Podcasts about government relations

Akil Alleyne is joined by Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and Government Relations at Casacom, and Jimmy Zoubris, Montreal businessman, longtime activist, and former special advisor to Valerie Plante. Trade negotiations collapsed after Prime Minister Mark Carney rejected late US demands, sparking a full-blown tariff war. Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Christine Fréchette united to protect Quebec culture from Washington's trade pressures. A Leger poll revealed cost of living is the top issue for non-francophones, while many youth plan to leave Quebec. Montreal City Hall faces a heated debate over a Projet Montréal motion calling for a boycott of Israel.

Matt Hilgard, Director of Government Relations for Association of Minnesota Counties, joins Vineeta.

Matt Hilgard, Director of Government Relations for Association of Minnesota Counties, joins Vineeta.

Ryan Wrecker fills in for Annie Frey, and in this hour he discusses the rise of flock cameras in our communities and if they're a good thing or an invasion of privacy. Plus he speaks with Eddy Acevedo, Vice President for Policy and Government Relations at the Center for a Free Cuba, to talk about the recent blackouts going on in Cuba.

Ryan Wrecker fills in for Annie Frey and talks in this segment with Eddy Acevedo, Vice President for Policy and Government Relations at the National Endowment for Democracy (NED), to talk about the latest on the blackouts going on in Cuba.

Join us live now on #TexasValuesReport with special guest Rep. Barbara Ehardt Idaho State Representative and Author of the Nation's First Save Women's Sports Law, and guest host Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, as they celebrate the #savewomenssports victory at the U. S. Supreme Court! Breaking! United States Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Women and Girls' Sports https://txvalues.org/breaking-united-states-supreme-court-delivers-victory-for-women-and-girls-sports/ Press Statement: Professional Women's Athlete Takes Bold Stance for Women's Sports, Texas Values Responds https://txvalues.org/press-statement-professional-womens-athlete-takes-bold-stance-for-womens-sports-texas-values-responds/ Join us for Texas Values' 9th Annual Texas Faith Fest September 25-26 at Parq Social Special Events Center in Cedar Park with keynotes Congressman Brandon Gill and Senator Mayes Middleton along with other incredible speakers! https://texasfaithfest.com/ * Friday, September 25 - Private Dinner with Congressman Brandon Gill at Steiner Ranch Steakhouse (VIP Reception: 6:45pm | Dinner: 7:45pm) * Saturday, September 26, 9am-5pm - Panels and Discussion with Congressman Brandon Gill and other incredible leaders at Parq Social Special Events Center in Central Texas 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 http://txvalues.org/give/

On this episode of Destination on the Left, I host a special Community Conversation featuring Patrick Kaler, President & CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara; Tony Snell-Rodriguez, Director of Community Engagement & Inclusion at Visit Milwaukee; Steven Coyle, Director of Government Relations for Transportation Policy at the American Bus Association; and Hillarie Logan-Dechene, Deputy Director of The Wild Center. Together, they explore the many dimensions of advocacy in the tourism industry, from legislative engagement and community partnerships to storytelling, relationship building, and cross-sector collaboration. Their conversation demonstrates that effective advocacy isn't just about influencing policy—it's about creating trust, building authentic partnerships, and helping communities understand tourism's value as a driver of economic growth and quality of life. What You Will Learn in This Episode: Why advocacy extends far beyond government relations and begins with building authentic relationships How destination organizations, attractions, and industry associations are using collaboration to strengthen tourism's voice What role storytelling plays in helping elected officials, residents, and stakeholders understand tourism's economic impact How community engagement and resident sentiment are becoming key measures of destination success Why partnerships across sectors create stronger advocacy efforts and more resilient communities How research, data, and personal stories work together to influence decision-makers What practical steps tourism professionals can take to become stronger advocates within their own communities Advocacy Begins with Relationships Throughout the conversation, one message rises above the rest: successful advocacy starts long before asking for support. Whether working with elected officials, community organizations, business leaders, or residents, each panelist emphasizes that trust is built through consistent relationships, active listening, and genuine collaboration. Rather than approaching advocacy as a series of requests, the panel explores how tourism organizations can position themselves as community partners. By understanding shared priorities and working toward mutual goals, destinations are able to demonstrate that tourism benefits far more than visitors—it strengthens local economies, supports small businesses, creates jobs, and enhances quality of life for residents. Using Stories and Data to Demonstrate Tourism's Value While economic impact numbers remain an essential advocacy tool, the panel discusses why statistics alone are rarely enough. Effective advocacy combines measurable data with compelling human stories that help decision-makers understand tourism's real-world impact. The guests share examples of how visitor spending supports local businesses, creates employment opportunities, reduces the tax burden for residents, and generates long-term community investment. They also explore how personalized examples—from small business testimonials to resident feedback—can transform large economic figures into meaningful stories that resonate with legislators, community leaders, and stakeholders alike. Building Stronger Destinations Through Cross-Sector Collaboration One of the strongest themes throughout the discussion is the importance of looking beyond traditional tourism partnerships. The panel encourages organizations to collaborate with museums, transportation providers, nonprofits, healthcare institutions, educational organizations, chambers of commerce, neighborhood groups, and local businesses to build stronger advocacy networks. The guests share how these relationships not only strengthen individual organizations but also create more resilient destinations capable of addressing community priorities together. Whether developing new programs, supporting accessibility initiatives, attracting meetings and events, or advocating for infrastructure investments, they demonstrate that tourism is most successful when it is viewed as a shared community asset. By embracing collaboration over competition, destinations can amplify their impact, strengthen public trust, and ensure tourism continues to deliver lasting benefits for visitors and residents alike. Resources: Website: https://travelalliancepartnership.com/ Patrick Kaler Website: https://visitbuffalo.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrickkaler/ Tony Snell-Rodriguez Website: https://www.visitmilwaukee.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tony-snell-rodriguez/ Steven Coyle Website: https://www.buses.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/steventcoyle/ Hillarie Logan-Dechene Website: https://www.wildcenter.org/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hillarie-logan-dechene-2bb8aa18/

Amanda sits at the Party for Two table with Jason Agnew, host of Sunday Morning Trivia on NEWSTALK 1010, to talk through the top stories of the day. Next, Amanda speaks with David Coletto, CEO of Abacus Data, about his new work: “When Stability Becomes the Dream: How Canada’s precarity mindset is beginning to redefine progress.” They explore how Canadians are recalibrating expectations around work, housing, and financial security. Toronto Police have made hundreds of arrests and laid over 4,000 charges in a major ongoing retail‑crime enforcement effort. She speaks with TPS Superintendent Ron Taverner about this initiative. Next, Amanda speaks with Ginny Roth about why the gap between having two and three children isn’t as big as people think, and what’s shaping family‑size decisions in Canada. The show wraps with a conversation on antisemitism in Toronto. Amanda speaks with Josh Landau, Senior Director of Government Relations at CIJA Ontario, about the rise in antisemitic incidents and how the Jewish community is feeling in the city.

Joe Brocato on the road day #2 HS football pre-season practice. Meribeth Anderson-Antero Director of Government Relations--on WVU jersey patch deal. WVU football talk on the day before pre-season practice begins. 

In this episode of The Biollywood Podcast, the Director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at the Atlantic Council, Dr. Asha M. George, Associate Director for Research, J.T. O'Brien, and Associate Director for Government Relations and Policy, Robert Bradley, discuss S02E10 of NCIS: Origins, Lean on Me. We are joined by special guest, Patrick Cady, who directed the episode. Patrick is an Emmy-nominated cinematographer-turned-director known for his visual storytelling on acclaimed series like Bosch and Insecure. He began his career working with legendary filmmaker John Sayles on films like Passion Fish and Sunshine State, and his cinematography credits include the Sundance Grand Jury Prize winner Girlfight. As a director, he has helmed pivotal episodes of Rectify, Interrogation, and the series finale of Bosch. Premise: A Marine captain, Brian Polanco, stumbles into the NIS office at Camp Pendleton exhibiting symptoms that initially appear to be intoxication. When Gibbs attempts to place him in the drunk tank, Polanco begins seizing violently. Paramedics arrive and suspect the Lenkah virus—a fictional pathogen with a 95% mortality rate that last appeared in 1924—triggering a full office quarantine and lockdown. With Mike Franks sidelined by a thrown-out back and most of the team trapped at a bar offsite, Gibbs finds himself as the senior agent in charge during what appears to be a bioterrorism event. The Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense is within the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at Atlantic Council. Learn more about the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense here. Follow us on X (@Biodefensecomm), LinkedIn, and Facebook for more updates. Email us with recommendations on what to review next: biollywood@biodefensecommission.org 

Kirby Wagner, Manager of Government Relations at Growmark, joins the program for a government affairs and legislation update.Joy Howard and Nathan Wellendorf, second place in a agricultural engineers robotics and design competition, talk about how they got started in robotics.Curt Kimmel, AgMarket.Net, joins the program to discuss a heap of market activity and his upcoming retirement.

The Dairy Nutrition Incentive Program (DNIP) extends the Healthy Fluid Milk Incentives Program to offer SNAP consumers discounted nutritious dairy products, including whole and 2% milk, cheese, yogurt, and sour cream.

Social media is shaping how children learn, connect, and spend their time online. For many parents, keeping up with cyberbullying, harmful content, online predators, unrealistic beauty standards, and AI-generated content can feel overwhelming. In this episode, I am talking to Cara Des Granges, Director of Government Relations and Policy at Friends of Canadian Media. We discuss Canada's proposed Safe Social Media Act, what platform accountability could mean for families, the role parents play in online safety, and how we can create a safer digital environment for children and youth. Cara and I talk about: Why online safety should not rest solely on parents' shoulders What Canada's proposed Safe Social Media Act aims to achieve How cyberbullying, harmful content, misinformation, and AI-generated content affect children Why social media platforms may need greater accountability for user safety How other countries, including Australia, are approaching social media restrictions for youth What platform accountability could look like in practice Why parents often feel overwhelmed trying to keep up with rapidly changing technology The challenges of understanding algorithms and the content being pushed to children What digital sovereignty means and why it matters for Canadian families Concerns around privacy, age verification, and freedom of expression Practical ways parents can start conversations about online experiences with their children How to support children who may be experiencing anxiety, bullying, or harmful online interactions Why creating safer digital spaces requires collaboration between families, governments, and technology companies Cara Des Granges is the Director of Government Relations and Policy at Friends of Canadian Media. She works to support public broadcasting, strengthen Canadian cultural policy, and advocate for greater accountability from digital platforms. Her work focuses on issues including media policy, democracy, online harms, and the protection of Canadian voices in the digital landscape. Come say hi to me on Instagram Books to Thrive in Motherhood: Dive into The Motherhood Reset, Nourished Mama, and Mama Let It Go to overcome burnout and become a healthy, energized mom. Picky Eating Guide: Learn about common but lesser-known reasons kids are picky eaters and practical strategies to help children enjoy healthy foods. Visit Friends of Canadian Media Check out Friends on Instagram, Facebook and YouTube Wild and Well with Dr Hilary Claire is a podcast dedicated to holistic health for moms, optimal health for women, postpartum recovery, perimenopause, and children's wellness. It is for holistic-minded mothers who want healthier, calmer, more resilient kids. We explore everything from gut health to pregnancy, functional health for women and postpartum wellness to nervous system regulation and motherhood burnout. Each episode offers practical tips for self-care for moms, guidance on picky eating and parenting, and strategies to support your family's natural kids' health, so you can feel healthy, strong, and vital in motherhood while creating a foundation for lifelong wellness.

This is Derek Miller, Speaking on Business. Fidelity Investments is a leading provider of financial services. The company offers investment, wealth management and technology solutions for individuals, families, employers and institutions. Director of Government Relations and Public Affairs, Alex Janak, joins us with more. Alex Janak: This year, Fidelity Investments celebrates 40 years in Utah, reflecting a long history of growth in the Beehive State. Since opening in 1986, we've continued to expand our operations in downtown Salt Lake City while supporting the local economy and community. In addition to employing over 3,500 associates in Utah, we serve one-in-five Utahns through a range of financial services offerings. Our impact extends beyond our offices through Fidelity Cares, our associate volunteer program, which is celebrating its 30th year. Through this program, our associates volunteer in communities across Utah. This includes decades of work with the Utah Food Bank, contributing 1.8 million pounds of food and 4.2 million dollars — equivalent to more than 15 million meals for families in need. We also support organizations like Junior Achievement and Boys & Girls Clubs. To learn more about our impact, visit about.fidelity.com/our-impact. Derek Miller: Through a long-standing commitment to Utah, Fidelity Investments continues to strengthen communities and expand opportunity. Their impact reaches far beyond the workplace, helping build a brighter future across the state. I'm Derek Miller, with the Salt Lake Chamber, Speaking on Business. Originally aired: 7/27/26

Live from the GEOINT 2026 Symposium in Denver, Colorado, Project Geospatial's Adam Simmons sat down with Scot Currie (Senior VP of Government Relations) and Jim Zinter (VP of USG Business Development) from BlackSky.As former national security intelligence analysts from the NGA, NRO, and US Air Force, Scot and Jim detail how BlackSky is directly meeting the federal government's modern mandate for tactical speed. Discover how BlackSky delivers ultra-low-latency satellite imagery alongside high-confidence AI analytics to automatically detect, count, and classify military order of battle objects.Watch the interview to hear about their active satellite constellations, the massive leap from 1-meter Gen 2 imagery to their new 35cm Gen 3 class of satellites, and the unique tactical value of extreme off-nadir (oblique) imaging. Plus, Jim introduces BlackSky's Spectra platform, showing how simple it is to task a satellite in just three button clicks.Key Highlights in this Video:00:00:51 – Meet Scot Currie and Jim Zinter and explore their backgrounds with the NGA, NRO, and Air Force.00:01:21 – High-Quality, Low-Latency: How BlackSky delivers imagery and AI analytics at tactical speeds.00:02:20 – Automating the Burden: Offloading standard object detection from human analysts to AI models.00:02:52 – Gen 2 vs. Gen 3 Satellites: Moving from 1-meter resolution to the highly demanded 35cm sweet spot.00:03:38 – Going Beyond Vertical: The extreme value of deep, 30-to-60 degree off-nadir (oblique) imagery for 3D modeling.00:04:21 – What's Next: Expanding the constellation and broadening the AI's military classification library.00:05:15 – The Proliferation of 3D Imagery: Reflections on walking the GEOINT exhibit floor.00:07:00 – 3-Click Satellite Tasking: Demystifying commercial space access through BlackSky's Spectra platform.Learn More About BlackSky:

Read our blog post, America and Texas Win at the Texas State Board of Education on 250th Anniversary of our Nation. https://txvalues.org/america-and-texas-win-at-the-texas-state-board-of-education-on-250th-anniversary-of-our-nation/ Check out the latest #TexasValuesReport with special guest Aaron Kinsey, Chair of Texas State Board of Education, District 15 & guest host Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, as they discuss the recent victory at the State Board of Education for K-8 Social Studies standards that celebrate American history, promote civic virtue, and protect religious liberty. https://youtu.be/bExJu0Y0c1c 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 http://txvalues.org/give/

In this Season 3 episode, co-hosts A. Valerie Mirko, Partner at Armstrong Teasdale LLP and leader of the firm's Securities Regulation and Litigation Practice, and William Nelson, Director of Public Policy and Associate General Counsel at the Investment Adviser Association, speak with Erin Koeppel, Managing Director, Government Relations & Public Policy Counsel at CFP Board. Valerie, William, and Erin discuss CFP Board's role as a standard-setting organization, its certification program, and its public policy and advocacy priorities. Erin also shares insights on CFP Board's recently issued fraud research, including the role of CFP® professionals as financial first responders,   legislative efforts to address fraud and better support victims of fraud. The conversation also explores the SEC's regulatory agenda, including its focus on innovation, and CFP Board's complementary emphasis on investor protection as a core public policy priority. This episode is a must-listen for securities lawyers, compliance professionals, regulators, and anyone navigating today's rapidly evolving regulatory landscape.Recent Past Episodes of this Series:Key Developments in SEC Enforcement, Exams, and Rulemaking (6/17/2026)⁠Redefining Retirement: New Rules, New Opportunities⁠ (5/20/2026)⁠⁠A New Enforcement Era and the Potential Coming Wave of SEC Rulemaking⁠⁠ (4/22/2026)⁠⁠⁠Congress Puts the SROs Under the Microscope: SEC Oversight, Transparency, and Reform⁠⁠⁠ (3/18/2026)⁠⁠⁠⁠Congress Puts the SEC Under the Microscope: Accountability, Due Process, and Reform⁠⁠⁠⁠ (2/11/2026)Please note, the positions and opinions expressed by the speakers are strictly their own, and do not necessarily represent the views of their employers, nor those of the D.C. Bar, its Board of Governors or co-sponsoring Communities and organizations.

Trudie Mason is joined by Jonathan Kalles, Senior Vice President at Vantage, a Government Relations and Strategic Communications Firm and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, and Daniel Tran, Director of Communication and governmental relations at Casacom. U.S President Donald Trump has announced new 50% tariffs on most Canadian goods. Premier Christine Fréchette reacted on social media to the new tariffs, calling them unjustified. A 24-year-old Montreal man who appeared in viral videos verbally insulting and making misogynistic remarks toward a police officer has been charged with three counts of defamatory libel. Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has apologized after facing criticism for posing in a photo with Israel's ambassador to Canada at the Calgary Stampede. E-scooters and their popularity has grown exponentially over the last few years. However, according to a new Globe and Mail piece by André Picard, riders need clearer and stricter rules in order to keep them safe.

Check out the latest #TexasValuesReport with special guest Aaron Kinsey, Chair of Texas State Board of Education, District 15 & guest host Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, as they discuss the recent victory at the State Board of Education for K-8 Social Studies standards that celebrate American history, promote civic virtue, and protect religious liberty.

In this incisive episode of CURE America, Donald T. Eason, President of the Center for Urban Renewal and Education (CURE) and host of the program, sits down with Marty Danenfelser, CURE's Vice President for Government Relations and Coalitions, for a thoughtful and principled examination of why the integrity of our elections remains the indispensable foundation for meaningful policy reform. As President Trump has emphasized — and as CURE has urged in its communications with congressional leadership — the swift passage of Budget Reconciliation 3.0 represents a critical opportunity to advance long-stalled priorities. These include expanding genuine education freedom by removing the arbitrary governor opt-in barrier to the federal tax credit for Scholarship Granting Organizations, as well as ending the use of federal funds to support harmful medical interventions on minors. Drawing on CURE's established policy work, Eason and Danenfelser explore how secure and honest elections are not merely a procedural concern, but the essential safeguard that allows the American people to translate their convictions about faith, family, and freedom into durable law. Without confidence in the electoral process, the very possibility of sustained progress on behalf of America's children and distressed communities remains in jeopardy. Join Donald T. Eason and Marty Danenfelser for a substantive discussion that connects the defense of election integrity to the urgent legislative imperative of Reconciliation 3.0.

In this podcast, Jim Plunkett, shareholder and chair of Ogletree's Government Affairs Practice Group, is joined by Ed Egee, Vice President for Government Relations and Workforce Development at the National Retail Federation, to discuss the Faster Labor Contracts Act, a piece of bipartisan legislation that recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives and would impose mandatory binding arbitration of first contracts on private-sector employers nationwide. The conversation covers how the FLCA would operate in practice, why its proponents argue it addresses bad-faith bargaining, and why opponents believe it undermines both employer flexibility and workers' rights to vote on their own contracts. With the bill now before the Senate and a 60-vote threshold standing between the bill and passage, the speakers outline what employers can do now to make their voices heard.

Join us on #TexasValuesReport with special guest Jonathan Scruggs, Senior Counsel, Vice President of Litigation Strategy, Alliance Defending Freedom, and guest host Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, as they celebrate the #SaveWomensSports victory at the U. S. Supreme Court! Breaking! United States Supreme Court Delivers Victory for Women and Girls' Sports https://txvalues.org/breaking-united-states-supreme-court-delivers-victory-for-women-and-girls-sports/ Victory for Women and Girls in Sports at the U. S. Supreme Court https://youtu.be/keJC5R8dBs4 Watch a recent interview on The Victory Channel's UNCLASSIFIED hosted by Greg Stephens on the Save Women's Sports victory at the U. S. Supreme Court. https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1D5PEYCDr6/ America and Texas Win at the Texas State Board of Education on 250th Anniversary of our Nation https://txvalues.org/america-and-texas-win-at-the-texas-state-board-of-education-on-250th-anniversary-of-our-nation/ Watch Keep God in Texas! as Keynote speaker Pastor Rafeal Cruz and Texas leaders including members from our team Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values and Pastor Jorge Tovar (who leads our Church Ambassador Network of Texas - TXCAN) celebrate faith, family, and freedom in Laredo, Texas! https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1DvVCiv5u8/ 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 http://txvalues.org/give/

In this episode of The Biollywood Podcast, the Director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at the Atlantic Council, Dr. Asha M. George, Associate Director for Research, J.T. O'Brien, and Associate Director for Government Relations and Policy, Robert Bradley, discuss the 2026 Apple TV+ series, Pluribus. Premise: Pluribus begins with astronomers at the Very Large Array (VLA) in New Mexico detecting a mysterious signal originating 600 light-years from Earth, repeating every 78 seconds. The signal is initially mistaken for Morse code split four ways, but scientists eventually decode it as the four nucleotides of RNA forming a complete genetic sequence for a novel lysogenic virus. Researchers synthesize the RNA sequence, convert it to DNA using reverse transcriptase, and inject it into laboratory animals at the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute of Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID). When the animal testing appears inconclusive, a scientist is bitten by an infected lab rat, triggering the first human infection.    The Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense is within the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at Atlantic Council. Learn more about the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense here. Follow us on X (@Biodefensecomm), LinkedIn, and Facebook for more updates. Email us with recommendations on what to review next: biollywood@biodefensecommission.org

Joining Elias on this morning's show were Karim Boulos, Political Analyst, and Jonathan Kalles, Senior Vice President at Vantage, a Government Relations and Strategic Communications Firm and former advisor to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Among the topics discussed were: Prime Minister Mark Carney appointed four new people to the Senate yesterday, with two names getting special attention A new survey by KPMG shows that 42 percent of Canadian manufacturing companies are thinking of moving to the U.S because of the trade tensions between both countries The B.C. government is pursuing legal action against OpenAI over the Tumbler Ridge mass shooting tragedy Have you ever heard of Bryan Johnson? He's the tech entrepreneur who spends about $2 million a year trying to slow aging, measuring just about everything in his body in the hope of living much longer than the rest of us

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." Paul Miller is Executive Director of seeJesus. He joined us to talk about developing a praying life marked by childlike dependence on God. Then, Pastor Nate Pickowicz of Harvest Bible Church joined us to talk about spiritual depression and how believers can seek joy and strength in Christ through God’s Word. Nate is the author of “Overcoming the Darkness.” Tim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. He joined us to talk about restoring faith, family, and freedom while engaging a divided culture with truth and grace. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Ally Think It’s Funny [ 19:57 ]Paul Miller [ 23:20 ]Nate Pickowicz [ 40:12 ]Tim Goeglein [ 49:03 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington, D.C. – June 30, 2026: Today, the United States Supreme Court released a decision in two cases: West Virginia v. BPJ and Hecox v. Little in favor of keeping men and boys out of women's sports. This decision is a landmark victory after many notable women athletes have shared their stories of having to surrender victories and their safety when they were forced to compete against male athletes. Texas Values signed onto a legal amicus brief with other family policy organizations in support of female athletes in this case. Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, said: “Today is a monumental day for women and girls in the United States. What the Supreme Court decided today was simply the truth. No woman or girl should have her victory in competition or her privacy in locker rooms be taken from her. Idaho started this bold fight in saving women's sports and Texas will help them fight to the finish on Tuesday.” Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values and U. S. Supreme Court Attorney, who was present in the court room at the U. S. Supreme Court during oral arguments, released the following statement: “This is one of the most important decisions ever by the Supreme Court for young girls, women and fairness in sports, and I'm so glad the court got it right!” Texas currently has two laws protecting female athletes: The Save Girls' Sports Act (HB 25) by Representative Valoree Swanson, which protects girls in sports K-12, and the Save Women's Sports Act (SB 15) by Senator Mayes Middleton, which protects women in collegiate sports. Representative Barbara Ehardt, the author of the Idaho law being challenged at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, has come to Texas to testify and support our legislation in Texas to protect female athletes. Currently, 26 states have laws protecting women and girls from being forced to compete against men. The issue has gained national support as polling indicates that the majority of Americans believe that men should not compete in women's sports. The movement gained momentum when Riley Gaines began sharing her story of being forced to compete and share a locker room with male swimmer Will “Lia” Thomas. Texas Values has worked with Riley Gaines and a number of Texas athletes including Kassidy Comer, Brooke Slusser, Jade Dickens, and more. To learn more about the Save Women's Sports laws in Texas, please visit SaveWomensSportsTexas.com/. Texas Values law and policy team members are available for comment. To schedule an interview, please email Ashley at media@txvalues.org or call 737-314-2450 (m). ### About Texas Values Texas Values is the largest statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to standing for faith, family, and freedom in Texas. More information is available at txvalues.org. 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 http://txvalues.org/give/

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." Paul Miller is Executive Director of seeJesus. He joined us to talk about developing a praying life marked by childlike dependence on God. Then, Pastor Nate Pickowicz of Harvest Bible Church joined us to talk about spiritual depression and how believers can seek joy and strength in Christ through God’s Word. Nate is the author of “Overcoming the Darkness.” Tim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. He joined us to talk about restoring faith, family, and freedom while engaging a divided culture with truth and grace. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Ally Think It’s Funny [ 19:57 ]Paul Miller [ 23:20 ]Nate Pickowicz [ 40:12 ]Tim Goeglein [ 49:03 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." Paul Miller is Executive Director of seeJesus. He joined us to talk about developing a praying life marked by childlike dependence on God. Then, Pastor Nate Pickowicz of Harvest Bible Church joined us to talk about spiritual depression and how believers can seek joy and strength in Christ through God’s Word. Nate is the author of “Overcoming the Darkness.” Tim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. He joined us to talk about restoring faith, family, and freedom while engaging a divided culture with truth and grace. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Ally Think It’s Funny [ 19:57 ]Paul Miller [ 23:20 ]Nate Pickowicz [ 40:12 ]Tim Goeglein [ 49:03 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." Paul Miller is Executive Director of seeJesus. He joined us to talk about developing a praying life marked by childlike dependence on God. Then, Pastor Nate Pickowicz of Harvest Bible Church joined us to talk about spiritual depression and how believers can seek joy and strength in Christ through God’s Word. Nate is the author of “Overcoming the Darkness.” Tim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. He joined us to talk about restoring faith, family, and freedom while engaging a divided culture with truth and grace. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Ally Think It’s Funny [ 19:57 ]Paul Miller [ 23:20 ]Nate Pickowicz [ 40:12 ]Tim Goeglein [ 49:03 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." Paul Miller is Executive Director of seeJesus. He joined us to talk about developing a praying life marked by childlike dependence on God. Then, Pastor Nate Pickowicz of Harvest Bible Church joined us to talk about spiritual depression and how believers can seek joy and strength in Christ through God’s Word. Nate is the author of “Overcoming the Darkness.” Tim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. He joined us to talk about restoring faith, family, and freedom while engaging a divided culture with truth and grace. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Ally Think It’s Funny [ 19:57 ]Paul Miller [ 23:20 ]Nate Pickowicz [ 40:12 ]Tim Goeglein [ 49:03 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." Paul Miller is Executive Director of seeJesus. He joined us to talk about developing a praying life marked by childlike dependence on God. Then, Pastor Nate Pickowicz of Harvest Bible Church joined us to talk about spiritual depression and how believers can seek joy and strength in Christ through God’s Word. Nate is the author of “Overcoming the Darkness.” Tim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. He joined us to talk about restoring faith, family, and freedom while engaging a divided culture with truth and grace. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Ally Think It’s Funny [ 19:57 ]Paul Miller [ 23:20 ]Nate Pickowicz [ 40:12 ]Tim Goeglein [ 49:03 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Karl and Crew, we continued our weekly theme, "Dependence on God." Paul Miller is Executive Director of seeJesus. He joined us to talk about developing a praying life marked by childlike dependence on God. Then, Pastor Nate Pickowicz of Harvest Bible Church joined us to talk about spiritual depression and how believers can seek joy and strength in Christ through God’s Word. Nate is the author of “Overcoming the Darkness.” Tim Goeglein is Vice President of External and Government Relations for Focus on the Family. He joined us to talk about restoring faith, family, and freedom while engaging a divided culture with truth and grace. You can hear the highlights of today’s program on the Karl and Crew Showcast. If you're looking to hear a particular segment from the show, look at the following time stamps:Ally Think It’s Funny [ 19:57 ]Paul Miller [ 23:20 ]Nate Pickowicz [ 40:12 ]Tim Goeglein [ 49:03 ]Donate to Moody Radio: http://moodyradio.org/donateto/morningshowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Washington, D.C. – June 30, 2026: Today, the United States Supreme Court released a decision in two cases: West Virginia v. BPJ and Hecox v. Little in favor of keeping men and boys out of women's sports. This decision is a landmark victory after many notable women athletes have shared their stories of having to surrender victories and their safety when they were forced to compete against male athletes. Texas Values signed onto a legal amicus brief with other family policy organizations in support of female athletes in this case. Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, said: “Today is a monumental day for women and girls in the United States. What the Supreme Court decided today was simply the truth. No woman or girl should have her victory in competition or her privacy in locker rooms be taken from her. Idaho started this bold fight in saving women's sports and Texas will help them fight to the finish on Tuesday.” Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values and U. S. Supreme Court Attorney, who was present in the court room at the U. S. Supreme Court during oral arguments, released the following statement: “This is one of the most important decisions ever by the Supreme Court for young girls, women and fairness in sports, and I'm so glad the court got it right!” Texas currently has two laws protecting female athletes: The Save Girls' Sports Act (HB 25) by Representative Valoree Swanson, which protects girls in sports K-12, and the Save Women's Sports Act (SB 15) by Senator Mayes Middleton, which protects women in collegiate sports. Representative Barbara Ehardt, the author of the Idaho law being challenged at the Supreme Court on Tuesday, has come to Texas to testify and support our legislation in Texas to protect female athletes. Currently, 26 states have laws protecting women and girls from being forced to compete against men. The issue has gained national support as polling indicates that the majority of Americans believe that men should not compete in women's sports. The movement gained momentum when Riley Gaines began sharing her story of being forced to compete and share a locker room with male swimmer Will “Lia” Thomas. Texas Values has worked with Riley Gaines and a number of Texas athletes including Kassidy Comer, Brooke Slusser, Jade Dickens, and more. To learn more about the Save Women's Sports laws in Texas, please visit SaveWomensSportsTexas.com/. Texas Values law and policy team members are available for comment. To schedule an interview, please email Ashley at media@txvalues.org or call 737-314-2450 (m). ### About Texas Values Texas Values is the largest statewide nonprofit organization dedicated to standing for faith, family, and freedom in Texas. More information is available at txvalues.org. 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 http://txvalues.org/give/

The Quincy Institute and Foundation for Middle East Peace (FMEP) co-hosted this webinar that examined how the war on Iran — which was conducted by the Americans and Israelis with an unprecedented degree of coordination — may accelerate the divergence of American and Israeli policy conduct in the Middle East. As the costs continue to accumulate for the Americans, and the Israelis continue to dig in, the question of whether a policy break which corresponds to each state's different interests has gained new importance. And if that break ultimately develops, how will the process of extricating Israeli policy-making from Washington unfold? This webinar/podcast features Trita Parsi (Quincy Institute), Barbara Slavin (Stimson Center), Lara Friedman (FMEP), and was moderated by FMEP Fellow Ahmed Moor.  Trita Parsi is co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute. He is an award-winning author and the 2010 recipient of the Grawemeyer Award for Ideas Improving World Order. He is an expert on US-Iranian relations, Iranian foreign policy, and the geopolitics of the Middle East. He has authored four books on US foreign policy in the Middle East. Barbara Slavin is a distinguished fellow at the Stimson Center and a lecturer in international affairs at GWU. Prior to joining Stimson, she founded and directed the Future of Iran Initiative at the Atlantic Council and led a bi-partisan task force on Iran. She is the author of Bitter Friends, Bosom Enemies: Iran, the US and the Twisted Path to Confrontation (2007) Lara Friedman is the president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace. Previously, she was the Director of Policy and Government Relations at Americans for Peace Now, and before that she was a U.S. Foreign Service Officer, serving in Jerusalem, Washington, Tunis, and Beirut. Lara is a leading authority on U.S. foreign policy in the Middle East.  Ahmed Moor is a writer and fellow at the Foundation for Middle East Peace. He is an advisory board member of the US Campaign for Palestinian rights, co-editor of “After Zionism: One State for Israel and Palestine” (2012, Saqi Books) and is currently writing a book about Palestine. He also currently serves on the board of the Independence Media Foundation. Original music by Jalal Yaquoub.

Send us Fan MailLorna McPherson is one of Papua New Guinea's most influential sports and business leaders. Having lived and worked in PNG for more than 16 years, she has built an impressive career spanning telecommunications, government relations, marketing, and professional sport.In January 2026, Lorna was appointed Chief Executive Officer of the PNG Chiefs Rugby League club by the Australian Rugby League Commission. Prior to this, she served as a Director of both the PNGRFL and the PNG Chiefs, while also holding senior executive positions at Digicel Pacific, including Senior Vice President responsible for Government Relations, Sales, Distribution, Retail and Marketing across Papua New Guinea.A passionate advocate for the growth of rugby league, Lorna played a key role in transforming the Digicel ExxonMobil Cup into the country's premier sporting competition and was instrumental in establishing the Santos Cup, Papua New Guinea's elite women's rugby league competition. Her work has helped create pathways for athletes, strengthen communities, and elevate the profile of sport across the nation.Today, Lorna is leading the PNG Chiefs into a new era while continuing to champion opportunities for athletes, women, and communities through sport. Tune in for an insightful conversation on leadership, resilience, and the power of sport to drive national development.

What happens in Washington doesn't stay in Washington — especially if you're in footwear. In this episode of Shoe-In Show, Christie sits down with Thomas Crockett, Senior Vice President of Government Relations at FDRA, to pull back the curtain on one of the most consequential forces shaping the industry today. Before joining FDRA, Thomas served as Legislative Counsel on Capitol Hill, where he handled trade, foreign relations, and government reform. That experience now drives his advocacy for the footwear industry on tariffs, trade policy, customs, and product safety. Thomas breaks down what government relations actually means for footwear brands, why trade policy has never been more relevant, and what every business in this industry needs to understand about how Washington impacts their bottom line. With special guest: Thomas Crockett, Senior Vice President, Government Relations, FDRA   Hosted by: Christie Horan, FDRA

Join us on #texasvaluesreport with special guest Brandon Hall, Texas State Board of Education Member, District 11, & guest host Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values, as we fight against left leaning organizations who want to erase 250 years of history! Alert! Sign -Up to Testify at Texas Education Board TODAY! Registration Closes Tomorrow at 5p.m. https://txvalues.org/alert-sign-up-to-testify-at-texas-education-board-today-registration-closes-tomorrow-at-5p-m/ Texas Values is coming to a city near you. For more details, visit http://txvalues.org/events/ 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 http://txvalues.org/give/

Hello and welcome to That's So Auburn! I'm Nancy Backus, Mayor of the City of Auburn, and today's episode is about government relations, which, I know, may sound like a very official title. But really, it's about relationships and advocacy, problem-solving, and making sure Auburn's voice is heard in the rooms where decisions are being made. Today I'm joined by Megan Utemei, the City of Auburn's Government Relations Policy Advisor. Megan works closely with me, our City Council, city leadership, regional partners, state legislators, federal offices and community organizations to help advance Auburn's priorities. Megan began at the City just over two months ago and she stepped into a brand new role at our city. And it couldn't have come at a better time, because the work she does matters. Whether we're talking about transportation, public safety, housing, infrastructure, economic development, or funding for major city projects, Megan's role is to help connect Auburn's needs with the people and resources that can help move them forward. Megan brings 10 years of experience working on federal and regional issues. A major part of her career was spent working with U.S. Senator Patty Murray's office in both Washington, D.C. and Seattle, where she helped secure federal funding and support for local elected officials, community-based organizations and stakeholders across King County. She has also worked on immigration issues as a congressional liaison to the Department of State and the Department of Homeland Security. Megan earned her Executive Master of Public Administration from the University of Washington, focusing on policy implementation at the federal, state and local levels through leadership. And outside of work, Megan was born and raised on the islands of Guam and Palau, and enjoys karaoke, reading, and spending quality time with her friends and family.

“We are definitively, with no debate, in a demographic winter in the history of the United States of America. We have never had a lower marriage rate, and we've never had a lower fertility rate,” says Timothy Goeglein, vice president of External and Government Relations at Focus on the Family.Goeglein is the author of multiple books, including most recently “What Really Matters: Restoring a Legacy of Faith, Freedom, and Family.”In our interview, we explore how America ended up where it is today. Why are millions of prime-age men neither working nor seeking a job? Why do women find it so hard to find a good partner? What is the antidote to America's high rates of suicide, drug overdose, pornography addiction, and family dysfunction?“The biggest single challenge facing America in its 250th year … is a spiritual crisis of a pretty substantial order,” Goeglein said. He believes we are witnessing in America “the practical ramifications of destroying an objective moral code … of saying you can't really define good and evil.”Luckily, this is not the whole story. In this interview, Goeglein explains the signs of hope he sees and what he calls “a quiet Renaissance.”Views expressed in this video are opinions of the host and the guest, and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Epoch Times.

What's happening in Washington, D.C., that could shape the future of Michigan public schools? Don Wotruba talks with Dr. Phelton Moss, Ph.D., Managing Director of Government Relations from the National School Boards Association, about the advocacy work happening on behalf of public education nationwide and the federal issues currently affecting Michigan districts.

In this powerful and timely episode of CURE America, Pastor Donald T. Eason sits down with Timothy Goeglein, Vice President of External and Government Relations at Focus on the Family and former Special Assistant to President George W. Bush. They explore the essential principles that built our nation — faith, family, and freedom — and why reclaiming them is more critical today than ever before. America stands at a crossroads. Marriage rates have plummeted to historic lows, fertility is in freefall, and fatherlessness continues to devastate communities, especially in urban areas. A generation of young men is struggling without strong moral guidance, purpose, or direction. The proven "success sequence" — finish school, secure a full-time job, marry before children, then build a family — is being ignored, with painful consequences for economic mobility, community stability, and the future of our children. As we approach our nation's 250th anniversary, the fallout from sidelining biblical truth, weakening family structures, and distorting our history is impossible to ignore. Young people face rising anxiety and isolation, while cultural pressures favor self-centered individualism over commitment, responsibility, and sacrifice. Yet amid these challenges, there are signs of hope: more young men are returning to church, rediscovering the value of marriage and fatherhood, and seeking deeper meaning beyond secular trends. Pastor Eason and Tim Goeglein unpack practical, faith-rooted solutions that churches, families, neighborhoods, and individuals can implement right now: building strong, lifelong marriages; raising children grounded in biblical truth and American history; and restoring our communities from the ground up through personal responsibility and renewed faith. At CURE, we know the true path to healing poverty, division, and brokenness in urban America lies not in bigger government, but in strengthening the foundational pillars of faith, family, and freedom. This conversation delivers both a sobering wake-up call and real, actionable hope for anyone passionate about the future of our families and our nation. A must-watch for pastors, parents, community leaders, and every citizen concerned about where America is headed. Tune in to CURE America with Donald T. Eason and be part of the restoration our country desperately needs.

In this episode of The Biollywood Podcast, the Director of the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense at the Atlantic Council, Dr. Asha M. George, Associate Director for Research, J.T. O'Brien, and Associate Director for Government Relations and Policy, Robert Bradley, discuss the 1999 film, The Matrix, and its implications for the convergence of artificial intelligence and biological science. Premise: In a dystopian future, a war between humanity and sentient machines has ended in humanity's total defeat. The machines, cut off from solar energy after humans scorched the sky in a desperate last-ditch military operation, turned to the most readily available alternative power source: human beings. Billions of humans are now grown in vast fields of pods, their bodies harvested for bioelectric and thermal energy while their minds are kept pacified inside a neural-interactive simulation called the Matrix—a shared virtual reality modeled on late-20th-century civilization. The film follows Thomas Anderson, also known as Neo, a computer programmer who senses something is wrong with the world. He is contacted by Morpheus, a legendary freed human who believes Neo is “The One”—a prophesied figure destined to end the war with the machines. Neo is unplugged from the Matrix, shown the horrifying truth of human enslavement, and trained to fight the machines' enforcement programs (Agents) within the simulation. The Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense is within the Scowcroft Center for Strategy and Security at Atlantic Council. Learn more about the Bipartisan Commission on Biodefense here. Follow us on X (@Biodefensecomm), LinkedIn, and Facebook for more updates. Email us with recommendations on what to review next: biollywood@biodefensecommission.org

On this episode of the Counter Talk™ Podcast, host Jason Callori sits down with Bryan Lowe, Director of Government Relations at Cardinal Health, for a deep dive into the political landscape of 2026. As state legislators begin a new legislative session, Jason and Bryan dive into state-level priorities, anticipated challenges and the key issues already dominating the agenda, including PBM reform, state budgets, and evolving scope of practice discussions.   Tune in for essential insights into the legislative year ahead!

What does it take to crack down on cargo theft, chameleon carriers, and unregulated dispatch services? In this episode, Chris Burroughs from the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA) is back to discuss the real cost of silence on Capitol Hill and why your voice matters now more than ever! We're diving straight into the Build America 250 Act, what the Supreme Court's Montgomery v. Caribe ruling actually means for broker liability, and how the FMCSA's new MOTUS registration system is set to purge fraudulent entities from the marketplace. If you want to protect your freight business, stay ahead of tightening carrier vetting standards, and learn how to manage risk in a shifting legal landscape proactively, you can't afford to miss this conversation on why the brokerage community must band together and control the narrative   About Chris Burroughs Chris Burroughs is the President and CEO for the Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA). He brings over 18 years of Congressional affairs experience to TIA. As the former Vice President of Government Affairs for TIA, he led the Government Relations department including the legislative, regulatory, PAC, and internal policy committee functions. Chris served as the staff liaison for the Highway Logistics Conference, the Intermodal Logistics Conference, and several other policy committees within TIA. Chris additionally served on the Board of Directors for the Unified Carrier Registration (UCR) as the Subcommittee Chairman of Industry Advisory Subcommittee and sole representative of the 3PL industry. During his time on Capitol Hill, Chris gained invaluable knowledge of the legislative process. He began his career working on the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee in 2006 and then later the House Natural Resources Committee. In 2009, Chris joined the Twenty-First Century Group, a bipartisan government affairs firm, as their Director of Government Affairs. In this position, Chris advocated on behalf of multiple clients involved in the transportation, telecommunications, health care, tax, and defense arenas. Additionally, he represented TIA on their issues of interest on Capitol Hill. Chris lives in Gainesville, Virginia with his wife Stacey and children Kelly, Christopher, and Connor. Chris earned a BS degree in Political Science from Shepherd University located in Shepherdstown, West Virginia.  

2026 Texas Primary Runoff Election Recap hosted by Jonathan Saenz, President & Attorney for Texas Values and Mary Elizabeth Castle, Director of Government Relations for Texas Values 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 http://txvalues.org/give/

Audible Bleeding editors Falen Demsas, an integrated vascular surgery resident at Massachusetts General Hospital, and Sasank Kalipatnapu (@ksasank), a fifth-year general surgery resident at UMass Chan Medical School, are joined by Megan Tracci (@MeganTracci), James Black (@JamesHBlackMD), and Lauren West-Livingston (LWestLivingston) for a discussion following the inaugural SVS Leadership and Advocacy Summit. In this episode, the group reflects on the importance of surgeon advocacy, highlights key takeaways from the Summit, and discusses how vascular surgeons throughout training and practice can engage in policy, leadership, and organized medicine at local and national levels. The conversation explores the evolving role of advocacy within the Society for Vascular Surgery, including the work of the SVS Advocacy Council and its collaboration across Government Relations, Coding, VA advocacy, and quality and policy initiatives. Dr. Tracci shares insights from her leadership roles within SVS advocacy efforts and her work as ACS Medical Director for Surgeon Engagement. Dr. Black discusses his longstanding advocacy work on behalf of patients and physicians, including numerous trips to Capitol Hill over the course of his career. Dr. West-Livingston reflects on her experience attending the recent Advocacy & Leadership Conference as a trainee and the importance of resident involvement in advocacy work. Show Guests Megan Tracci Leader within the SVS Advocacy Council, which includes Government Relations, Coding, VA advocacy, and quality and policy collaboration efforts. She also serves as the ACS Medical Director for Surgeon Engagement. James Black Chief of Vascular Surgery and Endovascular Therapy at Johns Hopkins University and longtime advocate who has made countless trips to Capitol Hill to advocate for patients and physicians. Lauren West-Livingston Integrated vascular surgery resident at Duke University and member of the SVS Government Relations Committee who attended the recent Advocacy & Leadership Conference. Notable Mentions The inaugural SVS Leadership and Advocacy Summit Advocacy efforts within the Society for Vascular Surgery, including Government Relations, Coding, VA advocacy, and quality and policy collaboration. Learn more here SVS Advocacy Council Opportunities for vascular surgeons to engage in advocacy throughout all stages of training and practice. Sign up for updates Follow us @audiblebleeding Learn more about us at Audible Bleeding and provide us with your feedback through our listener survey. Gore is a financial sponsor of this podcast, which has been independently developed by the presenters and does not constitute medical advice from Gore. Always consult the Instructions for Use (IFU) prior to using any medical device.

Elemental Royalties has announced an agreement to acquire Vizsla Royalties for approximately C$327 million — or US$239 million — representing a 31% premium to Vizsla Royalties' unaffected closing price. We have new drill results form Meridian Mining, Hemlo Mining and Onyx Gold. Talisker Resources has released an updated mineral resource statement for the Bralorne Gold Project. Vizsla Silver has appointed Angel Diego Gómez Olmos as Vice President of Government Relations. Revival Gold has provided a substantive update on the Mercur Gold Project.This episode of Mining Stock Daily is brought to you by... ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Revival Gold ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Vizsla Silver⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Equinox Gold⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Integra Resources ⁠

The Planetary Society's 2026 Day of Action brought something new this year. For the very first time, the advocacy day was followed by a showcase of NASA funded science in an event called Igniting Discovery. Host Sarah Al-Ahmed speaks with Jack Kiraly, Director of Government Relations at the Planetary Society, about how the event came together, and with first-time advocate Julianna Charlene Kolczynski, whose passion for space traces back to her grandfather's dreams. Megan McKeown, Director of Governmental Affairs at the Association of Public and Land-Grant Universities, opens the event. Then we hear from the scientists themselves: Blake Schreurs of the Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Laboratory, planetary scientist Kirby Runyon of the Planetary Science Institute, Christine McCarthy of Columbia University's Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, Brent McBride of the University of Maryland Baltimore County, biomechanics PhD student Liliana Delgado of the University of Nebraska Omaha, and science communicator Sarah Treadwell, also known as Space Case Sarah. Planetary Society member Ari Gozlan closes with a reflection on what it means to celebrate science after the Day of Action. Plus, Chief Scientist Bruce Betts joins Sarah for What's Up. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-igniting-discoverySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of the Independent Dealer Podcast, Jeff Watson and Luke Godwin sit down with Patrick O'Brien, Director of Government Relations and Compliance at NIADA, for a straight-shooting breakdown of the FTC's 97 warning letters to dealerships — what they mean, why they were sent, and what every dealer needs to do right now. From the vacated CARS rule to out-the-door pricing, Patrick pulls back the curtain on what Washington is actually doing to police market conduct in 2026.What You'll Learn:Why the FTC issued 97 warning letters to dealerships — and what happens next if they don't clean up their actHow the Lindsay Auto Group consent agreement is a preview of what enforcement actually looks likeWhat "out-the-door price" really means under Section 5 of the FTC Act — and why doc fees can no longer be hiddenWhether independent dealers can (or should) report franchise stores that are still doing it wrongHow NIADA and NADA are working together — and where they disagree — on right to repair and safety recall legislationWhy the NIADA Convention in Denver (June 21–24) is the place to get compliant and get aheadIf you're an independent or BHPH dealer trying to navigate the FTC's crackdown on deceptive pricing, this episode is required listening.Support the businesses that support the podcast:Buckeye Risk Services - Reinsurance and wealth strategies for independent dealers.https://theindependentdealer.com/buckeyeBlytz - BHPH payment processing with fast funding and text-to-pay. https://theindependentdealer.com/blytzpay/Ituran GPS - Asset protection and customer management for BHPH and retail dealers. https://theindependentdealer.com/ituranFollow & Connect: Website: www.theindependentdealer.comFacebook Group: @independentautogroupLuke Godwin: @lukegodwinJeff Watson: /sendtojeffwLike, subscribe, and share this with a dealer who needs to hear it.