Podcasts about Great Lakes region

We kick things off with former Congressman J.D. Hayworth, now spokesperson for the Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance. He joins the show to expose Big Pharma's runaway profits—with margins more than twice the average of S&P 500 companies—and their outrageous spending, including $36 billion on direct-to-consumer advertising. Hayworth explains how President Trump has assembled a nonpartisan, pro-American team to tackle this crisis head-on. This is an American problem that demands an American solution, and the people are united in their demand for change. 84% blame pharmaceutical companies for high prices, and they overwhelmingly support reforms to force drugmakers to put patients before profits. Then we're joined by Michael Deibert, journalist and longtime Haiti expert, who just returned from the region. He gives us a look at the current humanitarian crisis, political collapse, and gang violence that has displaced over 1.3 million Haitians. We also hear from Shay Khatiri, a young Iranian-American man who shares his moving personal story of escape and perseverance while raising awareness for the ongoing fight for freedom in Iran. And as always, stay tuned for Kiley's Corner, where Brennen shares the La Bamba story—the tragic plane crash that took the life of rock and roll legend Ritchie Valens.www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegroundsTruth Social: https://truthsocial.com/@breakingbattlegroundsShow sponsors:Invest Yrefy - investyrefy.comOld Glory DepotSupport American jobs while standing up for your values. OldGloryDepot.com brings you conservative pride on premium, made-in-USA gear. Don't settle—wear your patriotism proudly.Learn more at: OldGloryDepot.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comAbout our guest:Former Congressman J.D. Hayworth is the spokesperson for the Pharmaceutical Reform Alliance, advocating for drug‑pricing reforms and criticizing Big Pharma's pricing strategies.-My name is Michael Deibert, and I am a journalist, author and Researcher at the Centro de Estudos Internacionais at the Instituto Universitário de Lisboa. For the more than two decades, my work as a reporter and analyst has focused on conflict, peacebuilding, democratic movements and organized crime, with regional focuses on the Great Lakes Region of Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean, especially Haiti. With my writing here, as with all of my work, I hope to increases awareness of that which binds us together and the common humanity we all share. This kind of reporting, though I believe it is vitally important, is often a struggle financially, being both labour and cost-intensive with very modest remuneration. Please consider supporting this work if you can.-Shay Khatiri is the VP of development and a senior fellow at Yorktown Institute. An immigrant from Iran, he is an alumnus of Arizona State University and the Strategic Studies Department at Johns Hopkins University, School of Advanced International Studies. He publishes the Substack newsletter, The Russia–Iran File. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Grey Treefrogs (Hyla versicolor) are my favorite frog species at the moment. They are cute little colour changing, antifreeze laden, Lichen-Spirits who really belt it out when trying to find a date. I have been hearing them pretty much nightly lately, screaming their short trill all over nearly every wetland I encounter as long as it is fairly adjacent to trees. Because of their powerful calls permeating my late night waking life, I have been wanting to take a deeper dive. Hope you enjoy!To learn more :The Dermal Chromatophore Unit by Joseph T. Bagnara, John D. Taylor and Mac E. HadleyMetamorphosis by Peter B. Mills. Self-published, 2016.Energetics of vocalization by an anuran amphibian (Hyla versicolor) Taigen, T.L., Wells, K.D. J Comp Physiol B 155, 163–170 (1985). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00685209Familiar Amphibians & Reptiles of Ontario by Bob Johnson. Natural Heritage, 1989.Reptiles and Amphibians of Toronto : Biodiversity Series pamphlet (pdf)Amphibians and Reptiles of the Great Lakes Region by James H. Harding & David A. Mifsud. University of Michigan Press, 2017.After the Ice Age by E. C. Pielou. University of Chicago Press, 1991.

The Superior Bio-Conservancy is an ambitious plan to protect and restore the biological integrity and hydrology of the Great Lakes Region and the Laurentian Forest Province throughout Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. The conservation plan will create maps and effectively advocate for the creation of protected wildlife corridors to connect large tracts of public (Federal, State […] Read full article: Episode 150: Democratizing Wildlife Management Data To Protect Biodiversity And Habitat In The Superior Bio-Preserve

We're joined by special guest Pastor Chris Conrad, Regional Superintendent of the Great Lakes Region of the Wesleyan Church.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on extreme heat in Texas.

[Contemporary Realism] Co-publisher Adolfo Castillo is hosting today's show about the June 2025 issue of American Art Collector. He is joined by special guest Michael Clawson, who is filling in for Sarah Gianelli while she is on vacation. Adolfo and Michael talk about the upcoming issue, which has features on Wayne Thiebaud, William Beckman and pastel artist Sally Strand. They also talk about this month's special sections, which includes sections on pastel art, marines and coastlines, and a guide to the Great Lakes Region. Today's episode is sponsored by Michigan's Muskegon Museum of Art and The Bennett Prize, which celebrates women artists. To learn more about these two sponsors and their long-standing partnership in the art world, visit  thebennettprize.org.

Send us a textThis podcast covers topics including current environmental threats to Ohio's habitats and species, nature recovery work being undertaken in urban and rural areas, as well as ways people can become involved in Ohio nature recovery. In Part 1 of our Ohio Nature Recovery series, we will be talking with Anna Zaremba, the Nature-based Solutions Sustainability Manager for the City of Cleveland, Ohio as well as Dr. Lara Roketenetz, Biological Field Station Director for the University of Akron, and Dr. Randall Mitchell, Distinguished Professor of Biology at the University of Akron. Anna Zaremba is a public sector sustainability and climate resilience professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Studies and Certificate in Food Studies from Dickinson College. Currently serving as the Nature-Based Solutions Sustainability Manager at the City of Cleveland's Mayor's Office of Sustainability, Anna has contributed to the development of the city's Climate Action Plan and oversees projects focused on organic waste reduction and community resilience. Anna has also contributed to various sustainability and climate justice initiatives through previous roles, including plastic bag outreach campaigns, circular economy planning, and food security research. Passionate about environmental justice and sustainable development, Anna is dedicated to creating equitable and impactful solutions for climate resilience in the Great Lakes Region.Dr. Lara Roketenetz moved to Cleveland for her undergraduate degree and never left once she discovered her love for the Great Lake Erie and wonderful people in Northeast Ohio. She has a Master's of Biology from John Carroll University and a PhD in Integrated Biosciences from the University of Akron (UA). She is the Director of the UA Field Station where her true passion is the K-12 outreach program for rural, suburban, and urban youth where she inspires our future changemakers through environmental and place-based education. She is a past President of The Organization of Biological Field Stations.Randy Mitchell Distinguished Professor of Biology, University of Akron, and Faculty Director of the University of Akron Field Station. Dr. Mitchell grew up loving science, the outdoors, and insects. He has done research in many wonderful places, including Colorado's Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory, California's deserts and mountains and scrub, Adelaide Australia, New Mexico's mountains and deserts, Wisconsin's wetlands, and the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley. Dr. Mitchell specializes in researching the ecology of plant-pollinator interactionsImportant linksCleveland Residential Compost and Workforce Development Pilot Program: https://www.clevelandohio.gov/city-hall/departments/public-works/divisions/waste#:~:text=Food%20Scrap%20Composting%20Drop%2DOff%20ProgramCleveland Tree Coalition: https://www.clevelandtrees.org/Urban Forestry Commission: https://www.sustainThe Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery is interested in promoting a wide variety of views and opinions on nature recovery from researchers and practitioners. The views, opinions and positions expressed within this podcast are those of the speakers alone, they do not purport to reflect the opinions or views of the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery, or its researchers.The work of the Leverhulme Centre for Nature Recovery is made possible thanks to the support of the Leverhulme Trust.

Fresh water is a vital resource for life on earth, and it plays an increasingly important role in developing technologies like AI, quantum computing, and the data centers on which both rely.Managing access, use, and waste will only become more pressing as industry and communities continue to compete for water resources.So it makes sense that the Great Lakes, which hold 20% of the world's fresh surface water, are the site of our first Regional Regional Innovation Engine, funded by the National Science Foundation through the NSF Engines Program.Today, we're headed to Chicago to talk to Alaina Harkness of Great Lakes ReNEW about how this ecosystem is leading efforts across the Great Lakes region to bring stakeholders together, transition to a circular water economy, and protect and steward the Great Lakes for generations to come. Alaina Harkness is the CEO of Chicago-based water innovation hub, Current, and the CEO and Principal Investigator of their NSF-funded Great Lakes Water Innovation Engine: Great Lakes ReNEW. She's an entrepreneurial leader and lifelong Great Lakes resident who has spent her career seeking ways to build more inclusive economies and resilient communities. Outside the office, you can often find her on or near Lake Michigan, where she enjoys sailing, swimming, and birding in the parks near her South Side home.Listen to the full episode to hear:How conventional delivery and treatment systems have rendered water usage invisible to too manyHow developing water reuse systems benefits both the humans and the industry that rely on freshwaterHow Great Lakes ReNEW is building an extensive coalition to balance economic and environmental factors around water use in the region, develop new circular water technologiesThe challenges and opportunities of building the “blue economy” and how Great Lakes ReNEW will measure their impact and successLearn more about Alaina Harkness:Great Lakes ReNEWConnect on LinkedInLearn more about Anika Horn:Social VenturersSign up for Impact CuratorInstagram: @socialventurersResources:The Fundamental Molecule PodcastJunhong ChenCollective Impact

Enhancing peace and security cooperation is a key pillar of the EU-Africa partnership, which celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2025. In the second address of the 2025 Development Matters lecture series, which is kindly supported by Irish Aid, Mr Johan Borgstam, EU Special Representative for the Great Lakes Region, presents his assessment of the situation in the region based on his recent visits and focus on the EU's engagement in support of peace, stability, and security in countries such as the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Mr Borgstam is a Swedish diplomat with extensive national and EU experience, which includes serving as the Head of the EU Delegation to Ethiopia and ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo, Kenya, and Greece. He was appointed the EUSR for the Great Lakes Region on 1 September 2024. In this role, he supports the EU High Representative for Foreign Affairs in implementing the EU's foreign policy objectives in the Great Lakes Region. His mission is to contribute to building a stronger, more comprehensive, and more strategic partnership with the countries in the region, maintaining close contact with key regional organisations and fora, such as the African Union and the East African Community, as well as the United Nations, the International Financial Institutions, and non-state actors when relevant. It is the second lecture of the 2025 Development Matters series, which is kindly sponsored by Irish Aid.

AP correspondent Julie Walker reports severe weather is affecting several states.

In episode 116, the hosts are back at full strength and Clarence, Stephen and Sevrin all catch up from the events they've been at including: U.S. Women's National Team Open Program, Sunshine Classic Girls National Qualifier and Boys Indoor NTDP Spring Training Series. Back in December at the AVCA Convention, Great Lakes Region CEO and Commissioner Dan Ames (23:03 - 1:04:54) joined the podcast to talk with Clarence and Stephen about his volleyball background, how to got into his current role, successes he's seen in his Region and much more. Text us!

!!! Please note that this episode was recorded before M23 captured Bukavu, the second-largest city in eastern DRC.This week on The International Risk Podcast, Dominic Bowen sits down with Bram Verelst to examine the escalating conflict in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and the resurgence of the M23 rebellion. As the group captures key cities, including Goma, tensions are rising, with increasing concerns about Rwanda's involvement, the worsening humanitarian crisis, and the broader regional implications. In this episode, we explore the historical roots of the conflict, the role of international actors, and the challenges of finding a path to peace in one of Africa's most volatile regions.Bram Verelst is a Senior Researcher on Conflict Prevention, Management, and Peacebuilding in the Great Lakes Region at the Institute for Security Studies. With expertise in conflict dynamics and regional security, he previously worked as a political analyst for the Belgian Ministry of Defence and as a research fellow at Ghent University. He holds master's degrees in history (University of Antwerp) and conflict and development studies (Ghent University).The International Risk Podcast is a must-listen for senior executives, board members, and risk advisors. This weekly podcast dives deep into international relations, emerging risks, and strategic opportunities. Hosted by Dominic Bowen, Head of Strategic Advisory at one of Europe's top risk consulting firms, the podcast brings together global experts to share insights and actionable strategies.Dominic's 20+ years of experience managing complex operations in high-risk environments, combined with his role as a public speaker and university lecturer, make him uniquely positioned to guide these conversations. From conflict zones to corporate boardrooms, he explores the risks shaping our world and how organisations can navigate them.The International Risk Podcast – Reducing risk by increasing knowledge. Follow us on LinkedIn for all our great updates.Tell us what you liked!

In Hour 2, Rebecca Meuninck joins the show. She is the Executive Director for the Great Lakes Region of The National Wildlife Federation. Rebecca is talking to us about all of the work the NWF is doing at the state and federal level. Next, we're heading back to YouTube University and we want to know what you've learned recently. And because we love you, we have This Shouldn't Be A Thing - Rip Me Off One More Time Edition As always, thank you for listening, texting and calling, we couldn't do this without you! Don't forget to download the free Civic Media app and take us wherever you are in the world! Matenaer On Air is a part of the Civic Media radio network and airs Monday through Friday from 10 am - noon across the state. Subscribe to the podcast to be sure not to miss out on a single episode! You can also rate us on your podcast distribution center of choice, they go a long way! To learn more about the show and all of the programming across the Civic Media network, head over to https://civicmedia.us/shows to see the entire broadcast line up. Follow the show on Facebook, X and YouTube to keep up with Jane and the show! Guest: Rebecca Meuninck

Discover how more than one weather pattern system impacted the Great Lakes Region per U.S. Upper Midwest & Southwest Ontario Canada between late October into early November 1913. Find out what hurdles faced the U.S. Weather Bureau involving storm forecasting in 1913. Get an in depth analysis behind when the storm first struck Lake Huron including final aftermath. Discover exactly where Presque Isle Township is located in Michigan's Lower Peninsula. Determine primary reason why the need for a lighthouse was so strong around Presque Isle Harbor during early 1830's. Get introduced to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officer Major Orlando Metcalfe Poe. Understand importance behind steam fog signals. Get acquainted with Rogers City, Presque Isle's official county seat. Learn just how large Lake Huron truly is along with the total number of islands it possesses. Understand just how severe the threat level was involving 50 Mile stretch of shoreline between Cheboygan & Presque Isle Lighthouse. Figure out how 40 Mile Point Light got its name including total number of shipwrecks recorded along Lake Huron's waters since 2006. Determine if in fact the Straits of Mackinac connect multiple Great Lakes. Understand significance behind Spectacle Reef Light from a cost standpoint. Go behind the scenes and learn exactly how the Straits of Mackinac went about getting its name. Learn how vehicles accessed Straits of Mackinac prior to 1957 along with discovering an assortment of fascinating facts about the Mackinac Bridge itself. Discover how the Anishinabe People navigated around Straits of Mackinac prior to European arrival including lighthouses getting built. Receive a timeline of events between 1829-1892 leading up to constructing Old Mackinac Point Light. Learn if Old Mackinac Point Light provided vital services to railroad car ferries and how it became impacted once Mackinac Bridge opened. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us a textUgandan Catholic theologian, peace advocate, and expert on pastoral theology and synodality, Fr Ambrose J. Bwangatto, speaks on the urgent need to end the ongoing war in the Congo. He lays a roadmap for peace for the long suffering people of the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Great Lakes Region. He argues that in these difficult times many people are looking up to the Church to be close to the suffering masses of God's people. He commends the efforts of the Church and calls on the warring parties most of whom bear Christian names to put down their arms and walk the path of peace. His call for political justice, equity, and inclusion, and for a new logic of love  is both inspiring and compelling. 

Today on America in the Morning   UHC CEO Killer Manhunt Underway More details are being learned about the killing of the United Healthcare CEO in the middle of New York City. Correspondent Clayton Neville has the latest.    House Hearing Shouting Match A House hearing into lapses of security by the Secret Service and their vow of culture change after the summer attempt on Donald Trump's life went off the rails when the agency's acting-director and a GOP Congressman began screaming at each other.  Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani reports.    California Earthquake A strong earthquake off the California coast rattled nerves and sent Tsunami warnings along the West Coast. Correspondent Haya Panjwani reports.    Anesthesia Rule Reversal Just imagine you need to have surgery but you then find out there's a time limit on the use of anesthesia during your procedure. That happened to some insured by Anthem Blue Cross-Blue Shield, until outrage got the decision reversed. Bob Brown reports – audio courtesy of WFSB-TV Hartford, Connecticut.   Gaetz Report Held On party lines, the House has voted not to release the ethics report of former Congressman Matt Gaetz. Correspondent Norman Hall reports.    Former Senator Becomes China Ambassador President-elect Donald Trump has tapped David Perdue to take the post, saying the 74-year-old former CEO of Dollar General and Georgia senator “brings valuable expertise to help build our relationship with China.”       Latest On Trump Nominees & Agenda As Donald Trump's pick for Defense Secretary, Pete Hegseth, continues to meet with senators to save his potential nomination, Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy spent the day on Capitol Hill discussing their plans to remake the federal government. John Stolnis has more from Washington.     More Great Lakes Snow Just when you thought the deluge was ending, more lake effect snow in parts of the North and Great Lakes Region is back for another round. Correspondent Clayton Neville reports – Audio courtesy of WBAY-TV Green Bay, Wisconsin.     Memphis Police Report Nearly two years into the making following the beating death of Tyre Nichols, and a scathing report of the investigation into the Memphis Police Department has been released. Correspondent Jackie Quinn has details.    California School Shooting Police are piecing together exactly what happened after two kindergarteners were wounded in a shooting at a small religious school near Oroville, California. Correspondent Jennifer King reports.    Judge Says No To Boeing A judge has rejected a Boeing plea deal regarding their 737-MAX airplanes. Correspondent Mike Hempen reports.    Preparation Call There was a rare phone call made between the top American and Russian military officers. Washington correspondent Sagar Meghani has details.     Passenger Protection After this week's Capitol Hill hearing into “junk fees,” correspondent Rita Foley reports on a Biden administration push for new consumer protections for airline passengers.    Tech News The FBI is issuing a warning not to send text messages containing any sensitive information, as all of the cellular networks are likely still compromised. Here's Chuck Palm with today's Tech news.     Finally   Singer Taylor Swift isn't just a hit on stage – she also now has the top-selling book of the week. Entertainment correspondent Margie Szaroleta reports.     A new movie mixes 90's nostalgia with the robot apocalypse. Kevin Carr has a weekend sneak peek at Y-2-K.    Don't you wish we all got one of these when we turned 18. Suri Cruise can now dip into her trust fund.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on the Great Lakes region bracing for more snow.

President Biden pardons son Hunter Biden after he was set to be sentenced later this month in two separate criminal cases. Also, millions across the Northeast and Great Lakes face record breaking snow and dangerous conditions as travelers head home following Thanksgiving. Plus, new controversy explodes odes about taking and posting movie scenes on social media. And Bills Mafia help dig out Highmark stadium just in time for a Sunday Night Football Thriller.

AP correspondent Haya Panjwani reports on wintry weather across the United States this week. ((Watch for dating))

Here's your local news for Thursday, October 24, 2024:We learn more about the Northern Lights,Find out why advocates say a federal agency isn't doing enough to regulate factory farms,Hear how immigrants are contributing to the revival of the Great Lakes region,Take a closer look at Brady disclosures in Wisconsin,Celebrate fall weather fishing,Check in on Madison's Flamingos,And much more.

Sept. 30, 2024 ~ Great Lakes Bay Regional Convention & Visitors Bureau CEO Annie Rummel talks to Paul W. at the MACVB Conference about what there is to do in Midland, MI, and the Great Lakes Region as a whole.

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As waterfowlers peer ahead to the approaching hunting season, botulism has become a headline in the West and state agencies have released results from their 2024 waterfowl breeding population surveys. Today's conversation begins with Jeff McCreary, DU's director of operations for the Western Region, giving the latest update on avian botulism in the Klamath Basin and the solutions that DU and partners are trying to deliver. We then go across the country with Nathan Ratchford, Dr. Dan Smith, Dr. John Coluccy, and Dr. Mike Brasher to review results from state waterfowl surveys in California, Oregon, Washington, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Michigan. What were population and habitat conditions like this spring? How do these data inform harvest regulations and our knowledge of duck populations? And what can hunters take from these surveys as we await the release of the much larger U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service waterfowl status report.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

It's on every continent, and in every terrestrial ecosystem. It's beneath our feet on most hikes and it's often overlooked: lichens! In this episode, Dr. Troy McMullin, the chief lichenologist at the Canadian Museum of Nature, gives an insightful overview of what lichens are, describes their many interesting strategies, and shares why you should care. We dive into their unique symbiotic partnership, their range of amazing structures, and how they are an important part of our future here on Earth. Grab a jeweler's loupe, put on your adventure shoes, and immerse yourself in a tiny world of awe and wonder. Troy McMullin Biography Lichens: The Macrolichens of Ontario and the Great Lakes Region of the United StatesThe Secret World of Lichens: A Young Naturalist's GuideGrab your Learning from Nature merch!Follow Lily on Instagram: @lilylearnsfromnature Thank you Pine Peak Productions for helping to evolve Learning from Nature to the next level! Support the Show.

This week: Gene Crusie, CEO of Surf Internet, an ISP in Indiana, Michigan and Illinois, on using a blend of private and public funds to reach unserved and underserved areas, how Surf plans to participate in BEAD and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

“Comparative productivity of six bioenergy cropping systems on marginal lands in the Great Lakes Region, USA” with Dileepa Jayawardena. Bioenergy crops present a promising source for biofuel production, offering a potential solution to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. However, they face criticism for potentially encroaching on arable land essential for food production to sustain growing populations. To address this issue, there is a growing focus on utilizing marginal lands for growing bioenergy crops, which are less suitable for crop production. Marginal lands typically suffer from poor soil health and low nutrient and water availability. Therefore, it is crucial to identify and develop bioenergy crops that can thrive in such conditions and produce biomass for biofuel production while also confirming which marginal lands are best suited to these uses.  In this episode, Dileepa Jayawardena, a Research Associate at The Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center, Michigan State University, sheds light on his research aimed at finding suitable bioenergy cropping systems for marginal lands in Michigan and Wisconsin for producing biomass for long-term bioenergy production while minimizing the competition of land for food crops.  Tune in to learn more about ·         What are bioenergy crops? ·         What is the importance of bioenergy crops? ·         Why marginal lands can be suitable for bioenergy crops? ·         Which cropping system is better for marginal lands? ·         How to make sustainable biofuel production? If you would like more information about this topic, this episode's paper is available here: https://doi.org/10.1002/agj2.21416 This paper is always freely available. Contact us at podcast@sciencesocieties.org or on Twitter @FieldLabEarth if you have comments, questions, or suggestions for show topics, and if you want more content like this don't forget to subscribe. If you'd like to see old episodes or sign up for our newsletter, you can do so here: https://fieldlabearth.libsyn.com/. If you would like to reach out to Dileepa Jayawardena, you can find them here: jayawar7@msu.edu https://www.canr.msu.edu/people/dileepa-jayawardena If you would like to reach out to Anthony Mirabito, you can find him here:Anthony.Mirabito@ucf.edu Resources CEU Quiz: Coming soon Transcripts: https://www.rev.com/transcript-editor/shared/BF5AEqaoPuNl34XUrsRV6b0-ENkI6RnfdnwTpXSltqUHE4ziwT1MwFCYpCMwukPlq4w64fDdmnp5VdIPx3RepxMiNmY?loadFrom=SharedLink Great Lakes Bioenergy Research Center: https://www.glbrc.org/ Special thanks to Om Prakash Ghimire for help on the shownotes and other assets. Field, Lab, Earth is Copyrighted by the American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America.

In the Great Lakes Region of the Wesleyan Church, our mission is to equip pastors, leaders, and churches to reach people for Jesus. With this ultimate goal, we challenge the notion that acquiring a church building and conducting weekend services marks the endgame of what Church Multiplication has to look like. Instead, we emphasize the importance of every individual and every church playing a vital role in the multiplication process. Drawing inspiration from Rick Warren, who notes that "It takes all kinds of churches to reach all kinds of people," Danielle explores the five steps each church can take to embark on the journey of church multiplication. Show Notes & Resources:https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Rr7PGe1ussWp66dMs_0bpj-19HAthFOE/view?usp=sharing

Welcome back! We continue our exploration of slavery, this time in East Africa, where we zoom in on the practices of the Swahili, Ethiopian and Unyamwezi folk. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFuTYzTqseXvH1RkmxV-1XA Follow us: Twitter (apparently now X): https://twitter.com/Africas_UntoldS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/africasuntoldstories/ Outro music provided by DCQ BEATZ: https://player.beatstars.com/?storeId=97074&trackId=2559403 REFERENCES: Rodney, W. (1969). GOLD AND SLAVES ON THE GOLD COAST. Transactions of the Historical Society of Ghana, 10, 13–28. http://www.jstor.org/stable/41406348 Röschenthaler, U. (2013). The Blood Men of Old Calabar – a Slave Revolt of the Nineteenth Century? In A. Bellagamba, S. E. Greene, & M. A. Klein (Eds.), African Voices on Slavery and the Slave Trade (pp. 445–465). chapter, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. Obichere, B. I. (1983). The Social Character of Slavery in Asante and Dahomey. Ufahamu: A Journal of African Studies, 12(3). http://dx.doi.org/10.5070/F7123017144 Retrieved from https://escholarship.org/uc/item/72k2n7m2 Manning, P. (2006). Slavery & Slave Trade in West Africa 1450-1930. In E. K. Akyeampong (Ed.), Themes in West Africa's History (pp. 99–117). chapter, Boydell & Brewer. A. E. M. GIBSON, SLAVERY IN WESTERN AFRICA BY A WEST AFRICAN, African Affairs, Volume 3, Issue IX, October 1903, Pages 17–52, https://doi.org/10.1093/oxfordjournals.afraf.a093262 Rodriguez J. P. (1997). The historical encyclopedia of world slavery. ABC-CLIO Lovejoy, P. E. (2011). Transformations in Slavery: A History of Slavery in Africa (3rd ed.). Cambridge: Cambridge University Press. General History of Africa, Volume 5. Africa from the Sixteenth to the Eighteenth Century-UNESCO (1992) Lane, Paul, and Kevin C. MacDonald (eds), Slavery in Africa: Archaeology and Memory, Proceedings of the British Academy (London, 2011; online edn, British Academy Scholarship Online, 31 Jan. 2013) Medard, H., & Doyle, S. (Eds.). (2007). Slavery in the Great Lakes Region of East Africa. Boydell & Brewer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/africas-untold-stories/message

Sujan Sarkar is one of two Chicago chefs who are finalists for this year's James Beard award for Best Chef in the Great Lakes Region. In this episode, host David Manilow talks with Sarkar about the Indian dining scene in the city, what it's been like to cook all over the world and where he likes to dine out. Plus, Manilow talks with chef Sarkar about how he created his hit restaurant Indienne and what inspired his new spot on the near West Side, Swadesi Cafe.

Growing up, Elise knew that women could serve in Sunday school, lead the choir, or be married to the pastor or missionary, but she was conflicted with what to do when she received a call into ministry at just seven years old. In today's episode, Elise Zuber, an ordained minister, licensed counselor, and the Chief Engagement Officer of the Great Lakes Region of the Wesleyan Church, shares her personal journey of receiving a call into ministry as a young woman and shares the victories and hurdles experienced to get to where she is today.Show Notes & Resource Links: https://bit.ly/EP081-SpirtAnointedLeadershipPodcast

This episode features Dr. Wendy Makoons Geniusz, who hails from Milwaukee, Wisconsin, and has ancestral roots in the Cree community of Manitoba. Currently serving as a professor at York University in Toronto, Ontario, Dr. Geniusz has been actively involved in projects aimed at revitalizing Ojibwe language and culture in Indigenous communities across the Great Lakes Region. All of Dr. Geniusz's publications and research are dedicated to developing tools for the decolonization of Indigenous language and culture, with a particular emphasis on the revitalization efforts. She is the author of "Our Knowledge is Not Primitive: Decolonizing Botanical Anishinaabe Teachings," the editor of "Plants Have So Much to Give Us, All We Have to Do is Ask" (by Mary Siisip Geniusz), and the author of the Ojibwe plant name glossary featured in the latter publication. Additionally, she serves as the co-editor, alongside Brendan Fairbanks, of "Chi-mewinzha: Ojibwe Stories from Leech Lake" (by Dorothy Dora Whipple). Books: Our Knowledge Is Not Primitive: Decolonizing Botanical Anishinaabe Teachings Plants Have So Much to Give Us, All We Have to Do Is Ask: Anishinaabe Botanical Teachings by Mary Siisip Geniusz Chi-mewinzha: Ojibwe Stories from Leech Lake   www.amshealthcare.ca

Growing up, Elise knew that women could serve in Sunday school, lead the choir, or be married to the pastor or missionary, but she was conflicted with what to do when she received a call to ministry at just seven years old. In today's episode, Elise Zuber, an ordained minister, licensed counselor, and the Chief Engagement Officer of the Great Lakes Region of the Wesleyan Church, shares her personal journey of receiving a call into ministry as a young woman and the victories and hurdles experienced along the way. Show Notes & Resource Links: https://bit.ly/3SVaBNi

Dr. Mike Brasher recently joined the crew from Campus Waterfowl for an opportunity to reconnect with his roots, as he shared a soggy morning in the cypress swamp with current and former students of his alma mater, Mississippi State University. This episode, which originally aired on Campus Waterfowl, recaps an exciting ring-neck hunt and shines a spotlight on the passion this group has for waterfowl and wetland conservation through their work on the Mississippi State chapter of Ducks Unlimited. Joining on the podcast were Derek Christians of Campus Waterfowl and Drew Brown and Hunter Yelverton from Mississippi State. The group also discussed duckDNA, the exciting project that is connecting duck hunters with scientists to inform some of today's most ground-breaking research. www.ducks.org/DUPodcastwww.campuswaterfowl.com

Also in the news: Donald Trump remains on Illinois ballot; Multi-million dollar grant given to renew Great Lakes Region; Many young adults replacing alcohol with cannabis and more.

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Region migration editor for ducks.org, and the two discuss the impacts of the most recent winter storm which barreled into the Great Lakes last week. As the season's closed across many Great Lakes states, the region remained very mild, leaving ducks and geese to hold tight. The recent winter storm sent them packing from Michigan, Wisconsin, Minnesota, northern Indiana and Illinois. With a quick thaw in the short-term forecast, hunters who hunt in areas where the seasons are still open, may be in for a strong finish.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

In this episode of the Doing Sustainability podcast, Laura Asiala, Chief Sustainability Officer at WholeWorks, joins Gary Baker and Roxanne "Rocket" White to dive into the importance of integrating sustainability into every aspect of a company. They discuss how Whole Works helps clients cultivate business acumen, strategic agility, sustainability thinking, and leadership skills for long-term success. They further highlight the need for action, transparency, and accountability in creating a sustainable future, rather than just focusing on reporting and assessments. Laura is a trailblazer in sustainability, leveraging nearly three decades of experience at Dow Corning Corporation to drive transformative change. Her journey through various leadership roles culminated in directing corporate communications and championing corporate citizenship, shaping sustainable initiatives that intertwined business strategy with environmental responsibility. Transitioning to PYXERA Global and later the Council of the Great Lakes Region, Laura's impact expanded globally. Her roles as a Senior Vice President at PYXERA and as Senior Director for Business Engagement, alongside editing the Great Lakes Economic Forum, amplified regional dialogues on social, economic, and environmental fronts. Beyond her professional prowess, Laura's commitment extends to board memberships, volunteer roles, and advisory positions, resonating with her dedication to community development, women's leadership, and impactful global dialogues. She embodies a blend of leadership, sustainability, and community stewardship, shaping change that transcends boundaries and inspires multifaceted impact.

What an episode we have for you! Do you want to see the Northern Lights? Do you love the science behind Lady Aurora? If so, tune in as we talk with expert Melissa Kaelin, author of "Below the 45th Parallel - The Beginner's Guide to Chasing the Aurora in the Great Lakes Region" and founder of the Michigan Aurora Chasers Facebook group with over 96,000 members and growing each day! Follow her work at: https://kaelinart.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@MelissaTheAuroraChaser

Jordan Pelphrey is the Student Revival Pastor at Vineyard Northwest in Cincinnati, OH, and is also one of our Regional Youth Mobilizers for Vineyard USA in the Great Lakes Region. In this episode Jordan and I discuss what training teens in their own discipleship looks like. Specifically, how do we model and impart a passion for living out the spiritual disciplines? We specifically talk about Sabbath, how it has changed Jordan's life, and how he thinks it could be powerful for teens. We then spend some time talking about screen time and how it can be an obstacle to discpleship not just for teens, but also for us leaders.

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Jay Anglin, WF360 Great Lakes migration editor, and the two discuss current conditions across the Great Lakes Region. Anglin, who keeps a keen eye on the migration in the region went into detail about Michigan, Indiana, and Wisconsin, while touching on other Great Lakes states. Warmer temperatures have the puddle duck migration stalled out, but Anglin has heard of many hunters overcoming this and having success. For more details, download and listen.www.ducks.org/DUPodcast

KEY NOTE: XCQuals.com has recently been updated. The Wisconsin men now show that they have a "B" team in the Nuttycombe results. That development could alter TSR's projections mentioned in the podcast. Buckle up, ladies and gents! NCAA D1 XC Regional Championship weekend is here! Ben and Garrett sit down for nearly an hour to discuss their national qualifying predictions and explain what needs to happen for your favorite team to earn a spot to the NCAA XC Championships. Be sure to give this week's episode a listen and then go subscribe! Don't forget to review as well! Men's Projections (6:26) Men's South Region (8:07) Men's West Region (10:29) Men's Southeast Region (15:35) Men's Great Lakes Region (18:54) Men's Mid-Atlantic Region (22:23) Men's Mountain Region (25:21) Women's Projections (27:36) Women's South Region (30:30) Women's South Central Region (35:24) Women's Mid-Atlantic Region (37:41) Women's Great Lakes Region (42:43) Women's Mountain Region (43:42) Women's Northeast Region (44:29) Women's Southeast Region Women's West Region (48:46)

  https://restauranttopia.com/episodes-156-and-157-a-two-part-series-with-chef-doug-katz-and-todd-thompson-talking-about-their-restaurant-group-how-they-navigated-the-pandemic-and-operating-multiple-successful-restaurants-in-nor/   The magnetic culinary scene of Cleveland takes center stage on the latest episode of Restauranttopia! Our very own Brian Seitz had the pleasure of hosting two of the city's most prolific food maestros - Chef Doug Katz and Todd Thompson. If you've been searching for an episode brimming with passion, delectable tales, and insights into what makes the dining experience memorable, this one's for you. This episode was more than just an interview; it was a culinary odyssey, taking listeners on a flavorful ride through the lanes of Cleveland, the stories behind two iconic restaurants, and the minds of two extraordinary restaurant professionals. If you haven't tuned in yet, make sure to check out this delicious episode on Restauranttopia! About Chef Katz For the past 25 years, Chef Douglas Katz has focused on creating fulfilling, transportive experiences for Clevelanders to enjoy. As chef/owner of Zhug, Amba and soon-to-open Chimi, his driving purpose is to spread joy through meaningful experiences and shared passion. Chef Katz is also chef/partner of Provenance at the Cleveland Museum of Art, as well as former chef/owner of fire food and drink — which operated in Shaker Square for more than 20 years. Chef Katz is passionate about using fresh, high-quality ingredients with integrity. Throughout his career, he has been celebrated for his unwavering support of local farmers and food artisans. He advocates nationally and internationally for sustainable, healthful and local food systems, and frequently consults with media and civic leaders on local food initiatives. Chef Katz is an advisor for Seeds of Collaboration Tahini and Smart Soda. He also serves as a chef ambassador for the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafoodwatch program, which promotes environmentally responsible fishing and fish farming. He served on the board of Countryside in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and has held leadership positions with Destination Cleveland and Cleveland Independents, an organization of 90 locally owned restaurants that nurtures and promotes local independent restaurants. Esquire magazine named Zhug one of America's best new restaurants in 2020. In 2014, the prestigious James Beard Foundation nominated Chef Katz for Best Chef of the Great Lakes Region. In 2010 he was recognized by Crain's Cleveland Business, “Who's Who, 150 Names to Know in Northeast Ohio.” He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Denver School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Prior to opening fire food and drink, he served as executive chef of Moxie the restaurant (Cleveland, OH) and worked at acclaimed restaurants including The Little Nell (Aspen, CO) and Wildwood Restaurant (Portland, OR). In his free time, Chef Katz enjoys traveling and exploring the world and other cultures through food — and then sharing those experiences in his restaurants. He also loves relaxing at home with his family and much-loved dog, Arlo.         Learn more about Chef Douglas Katz Connect with Douglas Katz on LinkedIn Follow Douglas Katz on Twitter @phireman Follow Douglas Katz on Instagram Learn more about Amba Amba is the newest addition to Chef Douglas Katz and Todd Thompson's restaurant group. Located in the Hingetown neighborhood of Ohio City, Amba's menu of shareable plates pays homage to the flavors and ingredients of India.Learn more about Zhug Follow Zhug on Instagram Zhug is a concept by chef Douglas Katz that offers Mediterranean Mezze in a casual, high energy urban space at Cedar Fairmount in Cleveland Heights.

Episode 156 is the first of a two-part series with Chef Doug Katz and Todd Thompson talking about their Restaurant Group, how they navigated the pandemic, and operating multiple successful restaurants in northeast Ohio.   https://restauranttopia.com/episodes-156-and-157-a-two-part-series-with-chef-doug-katz-and-todd-thompson-talking-about-their-restaurant-group-how-they-navigated-the-pandemic-and-operating-multiple-successful-restaurants-in-nor/   The magnetic culinary scene of Cleveland takes center stage on the latest episode of Restauranttopia! Our very own Brian Seitz had the pleasure of hosting two of the city's most prolific food maestros - Chef Doug Katz and Todd Thompson. If you've been searching for an episode brimming with passion, delectable tales, and insights into what makes the dining experience memorable, this one's for you. This episode was more than just an interview; it was a culinary odyssey, taking listeners on a flavorful ride through the lanes of Cleveland, the stories behind two iconic restaurants, and the minds of two extraordinary restaurant professionals. If you haven't tuned in yet, make sure to check out this delicious episode on Restauranttopia!   About Chef Katz For the past 25 years, Chef Douglas Katz has focused on creating fulfilling, transportive experiences for Clevelanders to enjoy. As chef/owner of Zhug, Amba and soon-to-open Chimi, his driving purpose is to spread joy through meaningful experiences and shared passion. Chef Katz is also chef/partner of Provenance at the Cleveland Museum of Art, as well as former chef/owner of fire food and drink — which operated in Shaker Square for more than 20 years. Chef Katz is passionate about using fresh, high-quality ingredients with integrity. Throughout his career, he has been celebrated for his unwavering support of local farmers and food artisans. He advocates nationally and internationally for sustainable, healthful and local food systems, and frequently consults with media and civic leaders on local food initiatives. Chef Katz is an advisor for Seeds of Collaboration Tahini and Smart Soda. He also serves as a chef ambassador for the Monterey Bay Aquarium's Seafoodwatch program, which promotes environmentally responsible fishing and fish farming. He served on the board of Countryside in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park and has held leadership positions with Destination Cleveland and Cleveland Independents, an organization of 90 locally owned restaurants that nurtures and promotes local independent restaurants. Esquire magazine named Zhug one of America's best new restaurants in 2020. In 2014, the prestigious James Beard Foundation nominated Chef Katz for Best Chef of the Great Lakes Region. In 2010 he was recognized by Crain's Cleveland Business, “Who's Who, 150 Names to Know in Northeast Ohio.” He graduated from the Culinary Institute of America and also earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Denver School of Hotel and Restaurant Management. Prior to opening fire food and drink, he served as executive chef of Moxie the restaurant (Cleveland, OH) and worked at acclaimed restaurants including The Little Nell (Aspen, CO) and Wildwood Restaurant (Portland, OR). In his free time, Chef Katz enjoys traveling and exploring the world and other cultures through food — and then sharing those experiences in his restaurants. He also loves relaxing at home with his family and much-loved dog, Arlo.         Learn more about Chef Douglas Katz Connect with Douglas Katz on LinkedIn Follow Douglas Katz on Twitter @phireman Follow Douglas Katz on Instagram Learn more about Amba Amba is the newest addition to Chef Douglas Katz and Todd Thompson's restaurant group. Located in the Hingetown neighborhood of Ohio City, Amba's menu of shareable plates pays homage to the flavors and ingredients of India.Learn more about Zhug Follow Zhug on Instagram Zhug is a concept by chef Douglas Katz that offers Mediterranean Mezze in a casual, high energy urban space at Cedar Fairmount in Cleveland Heights.

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According to the EPA, approximately 90% of the nation's water systems rely primarily on groundwater. Reset turns to water supply experts, like UIC's Freshwater Lab director Rachel Havrelock, and Illinois Environmental Council Executive Director Jen Walling, to learn about sustainable ways to relieve Illinois' stressed water systems. We also talk with Illinois' 11th District State Representative Ann Williams.

Host Chris Jennings is joined by Jay Anglin, Great Lakes Region Migration Editor for ducks.org, to discuss habitat conditions in and around the Great Lakes Region. Anglin describes dry, hot conditions throughout much of the area, but notes that there are some highlights in quality habitat and a cool front pushing through later this week. An early cool front, combined with last week's full moon may have hurt some teal hunters in Michigan, Wisconsin, and Minnesota, but the next front could bring additional bluewings to traditional migration corridors. Anglin also notes that the early Canada goose seasons in the region should be a highlight as some fields are being cut and there appears to be a strong molt migration returning to areas of Michigan, northern Indiana, and parts of Wisconsin.www.duck.org/DUPodcast

Devin: What do you see as your superpower?Dorian: I look at my superpower as a blended cocktail of perseverance, humility, and true empathy.“Funding Hope is one of the good things that came out of Covid,” says the company's founder, Dorian Dickinson. “Prior to Covid, I was doing rural development and economic development work, mostly in conflict zones and developing countries.”“When Covid hit, my business went from 100 to 0 in about 48 hours,” he says. He began thinking about how he could deploy his experience abroad here at home.“It always circled back to funding,” Dorian says. The key being, his experience showed, “funding that really hit the ground really reached the people most in need in communities that could then drive economic development activity in their community.”Success in a community doesn't stop there. “That then would expand regionally,” he says. “At the end of the day, it would create a safer, healthier, cleaner environment for all.”Today, Funding Hope is live, FINRA-registered and taking funding applications. He has a message for investors:These communities that we're working in, which are distressed, at-risk in rural zip codes across America, are ripe with potential, but they're starving for capital. This is an opportunity for us to connect everyday investors to these small business owners, entrepreneurs and innovators who are also contributing to sustainability. Our target [investors] are committed to helping achieve UN Sustainable development goals in these communities because, at the end of the day, we're going to end up with safer, healthier, cleaner communities.Dorian has developed impact in his career by deploying a triple cocktail of superpowers, perseverance, humility and empathy.AI Episode Summary* Dorian Dickinson is the co-founder and managing director of Funding Hope, a crowdfunding site targeting solutions to big problems at the community level.* Dickinson believes that crowdfunding can be a part of the solution to these problems by using investment dollars from ordinary people to address economic development challenges in distressed rural communities.* He started Funding Hope after his previous business in rural and economic development was severely impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.* Funding Hope aims to get money into the hands of the people most in need and support small business owners, entrepreneurs, and innovators in rural areas.* The platform is vetting issuers looking to raise between $500,000 and $5 million and actively helps them target potential investors and drive funding for their projects.* Dickinson's career has taken him to conflict zones and developing countries, where he has worked on rural development projects.* One of his most memorable experiences was in Kabul, Afghanistan, where a 12-year-old boy expressed hope for a better future due to the work Dickinson was doing.* Dickinson believes his superpower is a blend of perseverance, humility, and empathy, which allow him to push through challenges, understand his limitations, and connect with the needs of others.* He advises others to step outside themselves, listen, and learn from different perspectives in order to improve their ability to help others.* To connect with Funding Hope and Dickinson, visit the Funding Hope website and sign up to receive their newsletter or become an investor. Dickinson can also be found on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.How to Develop the Triple Cocktail As a SuperpowerDorian explains how his superpowers, perseverance, humility and empathy work together:My background has given me the wherewithal to push through any difficulty or challenge and continue to pivot when necessary to see the light at the end of the tunnel, which I always hope is not a train coming at me. From there, humility gives me a clearer understanding of my strengths and weaknesses. I fully embrace my limitations and recognize that I'm not always the sharpest knife in the drawer. Then true empathy lets me move beyond just understanding someone's feelings to mentally connect with their needs and situation to gain a deeper insight into their state of mind and how they're acting the way that they are, and how we can improve their position to give them hope for the future.Dorian shared a story to illustrate the impact of his triple cocktail:A few years ago, before Covid, I was standing on a rooftop in Kabul, Afghanistan, with a government official from there. We had a small team with us. The work we were doing–some of it was urban work, some of it was rural work. But the man had his son with him; he was a 12-year-old boy who the father took out of school that day just so he could meet me. And the boy came up to me and said, “I just love the work you're doing here. I pray to God that you'll be successful, and you'll make the country a better place for us.”And that just stuck with me, where I put myself in his father's footsteps. I put myself being that young boy again, [feeling] what it would be like, what his life is like, and how we could make it better and what we can do to make it better.It's not bringing Western philosophy there. It's listening to them, listening to what their needs are, listening to how they would like to accomplish their goals, their ambitions, to restore that hope in what they can do moving forward in life. That stays with me every day.Dorian offers some thoughts about developing this triple cocktail of superpowers for yourself.I think everybody needs to take a step out of themselves. They need to try to put themselves in the other person's footsteps and understand where this person is coming from by listening to them. Listening is such a huge, huge attribute that people need to adopt and need to understand so that people can then share what they want, what they need so that then you can come back and you can look at how you can help guide them and help them achieve some level of success of where they want to be.Everybody has the opportunity to learn, and everybody else has that opportunity to educate someone. So, I think by taking the time to learn from somebody when you're having a conversation with somebody. Always try to leave with one or two ideas of what you've learned while you're having a conversation with them. This will make the world a whole lot better place.By following Dorian's example and advice, you can develop the triple cocktail of perseverance, humility and empathy as strengths that empower you, potentially allowing you to make them superpowers that let you do more good in the world.Guest-Provided ProfileDorian Dickinson (he/him):Co-Founder & Managing Director, FundingHopeAbout FundingHope: FundingHope, LLC is an investment crowdfunding platform registered with the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and as a member of the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA). FundingHope connects everyday impact investors with entrepreneurs, small business owners, and innovators who are in need of capital to grow their business and who are focused on achieving UN Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) targets in distressed, at-risk, and rural communities across America. FundingHope aims to transform how impact investments reach those who are often left behind by big banks and Wall Street by providing an online marketplace so that everyone can invest in what matters most to them.Website:fundinghope.comTwitter Handle:Company Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/fundinghopecrowdfundingOther URL:Biographical Information: Dorian Dickinson founded FundingHope with the mission of connecting investors to entrepreneurs and SMEs in economically disadvantaged communities to help achieve UN SDG targets and to grow stronger in America and around the world. For over a decade, Dickinson has worked on economic development and sustainability projects in rural America, as well as in conflict zones and developing countries in the Middle East, South America, Africa, and Southeast Asia.Dorian Dickinson's career began with the Connecticut State Police before he established himself as a leader in the development of innovative business strategies for leading retailers and consumer goods companies in America and Europe.For the past 15 years, Mr. Dickinson has dedicated his career to creating and building economic development activity, sustainability programs, and improved health and sanitation initiatives in rural and economically challenged communities in the US, Mexico, South America, the Middle East, Africa, and Southeast Asia. Mr. Dickinson was part of the leadership team that developed the first commercial poultry farming operation in Afghanistan in over 40 years. During his career, Dickinson has developed rural development programs that aim to disrupt drug cartel routes in Mexico and Central America, and he has introduced renewable energy and improved sanitation to drought-stricken areas of Kenya and Palestine.Closer to home, the American Farm Bureau Federation recognized Mr. Dickinson as the architect of the first comprehensive agribusiness-focused economic development program for rural communities. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel's administration contracted with Mr. Dickinson to create Make It Right, the city's first all-encompassing crime prevention, youth engagement and community development project.Mr. Dickinson is a commissioned Kentucky Colonel, the highest title of honor bestowed by the Governor of Kentucky, in recognition of his noteworthy accomplishments and outstanding service to community, state, nation and planet. He was twice named Illinois Agribusiness Leader of the Year, was a charter board member of the Council of the Great Lakes Region, and has been recognized by Canada's Governor General, the Right Honourable David Johnston, as a cross-border economic development leader.Throughout his career, Mr. Dickinson has built a proven record of success as a skilled strategist, out-of-the-box innovator and passionate entrepreneur collaborating with governments, companies, and internationally recognized organizations in primary, secondary, and tertiary industries. Twitter Handle: @doriandickinsonPersonal Facebook Profile: facebook.com/DorianDickinsonLinkedin: linkedin.com/in/doriandickinsonInstagram Handle: @doriandickinson Superpowers for Good is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.Join us for the SuperCrowdHour with Lea Bouhelier-Gatreau of KingsCrowd as she explains how you can start investing for impact with just $100 on August 16th at 1:00 Eastern/10 Pacific. Register at half-price here.Léa is a Sr. Investment Analyst at KingsCrowd who writes the company's impact investing monthly article, providing investors with the best impact investing deals and market insights. She previously worked for Stanford's accelerator, StartX, and led the first award-winning study on the Malawian startup ecosystem. She holds a degree in Anthropology from France and studies at UC Davis, working toward an MBA. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit devinthorpe.substack.com/subscribe

Scott and Christopher engage in conversations covering various subjects, including founder-led sales and common fundraising errors. Additionally, they delve into the details of the Rally Innovation Summit, highlighting its emphasis on fostering collaboration across different sectors. Christopher stresses the significance of participating in events like Rally, as they provide valuable opportunities to achieve breakthroughs and adapt when needed.   About our guest: Toph Day, CEO of Elevate Ventures is an active investor in the #1 most active seed & early stage Venture Capital Firm in the Great Lakes Region and #24 in the US. He is a best-selling author of Pillar-Based Marketing and has been a part of starting 8 different companies throughout his career in 7 different verticals. Toph has a perspective to offer on the “creative collisions” that will fuel the midwest's growth as an innovation hub through Rally Innovation. Rally was developed to bring together companies, universities, entrepreneurs, and investors to forge the creative, cross-sectors that power innovation.   Some of the topics that we covered are: - Toph's Creative Collisions Term  - Rally Innovations Event  - Mid- west region as a hub for innovation  Links & Resources:    Rally Innovation: www.rallyinnovation.com/  Elevate Ventures: www.elevateventures.com/ LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/christopherday2   Thanks so much for listening! Tell a friend or ten about The Startup Selling Show, and please leave a review wherever you're listening to the show.  

Michigan, led by a 22 year old governor, invades Ohio to claim Toledo. PRE ORDER THE SHIRT: https://llbdmerch.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.patreon.com/lionsledbydonkeys Sources: Emmanuel, Greg (2004). The 100-Yard War: Inside the 100-Year-Old Michigan–Ohio State Football Rivalry. Hoboken, NJ: J. Wiley & Sons. pp. 8–10. ISBN 0-471-67552-0. "The Ohio–Michigan Boundary War: Battle of Phillips Corners Marker #2–26". "The Toledo War". Geography of Michigan and the Great Lakes Region. Michigan State University.

From a 1.1 million peak in the late-1990s, the Great Lakes mallard population has declined to about 700 thousand. Meanwhile, there's been increased genetic infusion of game farm mallards that don't necessarily migrate as do wild-originated mallards. That could be a good thing for Great Lakes hunters, right? Or not? As part of a major study to determine why mallard populations are declining in the US, Brad Luukonen is completing his dissertation and University of Michigan. Luukonen sheds light on this perplexing mallard problem, discussing how it may effect hunting in the Great Lakes region and further down the flyway, contributing and confounding factors, and future possible management implications.  Plenty good food for thought no matter where in the US your chase greenheads!   __________ Related Links: What Are Mallards Populations Falling in the Great Lakes Region? https://www.wkar.org/wkar-news/2022-08-11/why-are-mallard-duck-populations-falling-in-the-great-lakes-region __________     Podcast Sponsors: BOSS Shotshells https://bossshotshells.com/ Benelli Shotguns https://www.benelliusa.com/shotguns/waterfowl-shotguns Tetra Hearing https://tetrahearing.com/ Ducks Unlimited https://www.ducks.org Mojo Outdoors https://www.mojooutdoors.com/p Tom Beckbe https://tombeckbe.com/ Flash Back Decoys https://www.duckcreekdecoys.com/ Voormi https://voormi.com/ GetDucks.com USHuntList.com     It really is duck season somewhere for 365 days per year. Follow Ramsey Russell's worldwide duck hunting adventures as he chases real duck hunting experiences year-round: Instagram @ramseyrussellgetducks YouTube @GetDucks Facebook @GetDucks.com     Please subscribe, rate and review Duck Season Somewhere podcast. Share your favorite episodes with friends! Business inquiries and comments contact Ramsey Russell ramsey@getducks.com

Hosts Chris Jennings and Dr. Mike Brasher are joined by Jay Anglin, who covers the Great Lakes Region throughout the waterfowl season for DU's highly popular Migration Alerts. Anglin details Minnesota, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, Indiana, and Ohio hunting and habitat conditions as the season progressed through the fall. The trio discuss the storms that played out across the region and how precipitation, temperatures, and habitat variance impacted waterfowl migrations and hunting. www.ducks.org/dupodcast