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Ivelisse Porroa-Garcia serves as the current President of the Hispanic Lobbyists Association and is the Senior VP at Crossroads Strategies—two important organizations that are thriving due, in part, to her dedication and passion. Ivelisse's dedication and passion are apparent in every aspect of her life, including in her journey from Lima, Peru to the lecture halls of UCLA and from the successful campaign of Congressman Dr. Raul Ruiz to the leadership position in Senator Barbara Boxer's staff. Join us as we explore the hard-fought successes—and trying setbacks—of one of Washington, DC's most successful lobbyists… and advocates for the Hispanic professionals working in our nation's capital.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Felicia Hatcher. Purpose of the Interview To spotlight Black Ambition, a national initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that funds and mentors Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To share insights on entrepreneurship, access to resources, and strategies for scaling businesses. To inspire and educate small business owners and innovators on how to leverage opportunities for growth. Key Takeaways About Black Ambition Founded by Pharrell Williams to close the opportunity gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Provides capital, mentorship, and masterclasses to help founders scale. Has invested in 131 companies and awarded millions in funding. Competition Structure Annual national competition with 2,500–3,000 applications. Categories include HBCU, National Finalists, Top Prize Winner, People’s Choice. Process: Applications → 250 semifinalists → 3-month cohort → Demo Day for top 20–25 companies. Unique Approach Focus on high-quality mentorship, not “low vibrational” guidance. Includes mental health and wellness support for entrepreneurs. Partnerships with brands like Louis Vuitton for luxury retail insights. Challenges for Entrepreneurs Many fail by rushing applications and skipping info sessions. Success requires clarity, traction, and persistence—sometimes multiple attempts. Black women are the fastest-growing entrepreneurs but often remain solopreneurs; Black Ambition prioritizes team-building. Pharrell’s Motivation Believes in democratizing opportunity: “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” Inspired by those who believed in him early in his career. Felicia Hatcher’s Journey Former founder of Center for Black Innovation and Black Tech Week. Emphasizes resilience: “I’m a C student and a college dropout, but I never let that define me.” Advocates for creative pathways to success and capital access. Notable Quotes “Success leaves clues.” – On learning from past winners. “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” – Pharrell’s guiding principle. “If it doesn’t work on you in that moment, it works for you in that moment. Either way, it works.” – On persistence. “We have to start enjoying the process… be stretched, be cut by the process.” – On entrepreneurial growth. “Wealth has a need for speed.” – On urgency in closing the wealth gap. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Felicia Hatcher. Purpose of the Interview To spotlight Black Ambition, a national initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that funds and mentors Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To share insights on entrepreneurship, access to resources, and strategies for scaling businesses. To inspire and educate small business owners and innovators on how to leverage opportunities for growth. Key Takeaways About Black Ambition Founded by Pharrell Williams to close the opportunity gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Provides capital, mentorship, and masterclasses to help founders scale. Has invested in 131 companies and awarded millions in funding. Competition Structure Annual national competition with 2,500–3,000 applications. Categories include HBCU, National Finalists, Top Prize Winner, People’s Choice. Process: Applications → 250 semifinalists → 3-month cohort → Demo Day for top 20–25 companies. Unique Approach Focus on high-quality mentorship, not “low vibrational” guidance. Includes mental health and wellness support for entrepreneurs. Partnerships with brands like Louis Vuitton for luxury retail insights. Challenges for Entrepreneurs Many fail by rushing applications and skipping info sessions. Success requires clarity, traction, and persistence—sometimes multiple attempts. Black women are the fastest-growing entrepreneurs but often remain solopreneurs; Black Ambition prioritizes team-building. Pharrell’s Motivation Believes in democratizing opportunity: “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” Inspired by those who believed in him early in his career. Felicia Hatcher’s Journey Former founder of Center for Black Innovation and Black Tech Week. Emphasizes resilience: “I’m a C student and a college dropout, but I never let that define me.” Advocates for creative pathways to success and capital access. Notable Quotes “Success leaves clues.” – On learning from past winners. “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” – Pharrell’s guiding principle. “If it doesn’t work on you in that moment, it works for you in that moment. Either way, it works.” – On persistence. “We have to start enjoying the process… be stretched, be cut by the process.” – On entrepreneurial growth. “Wealth has a need for speed.” – On urgency in closing the wealth gap. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Felicia Hatcher. Purpose of the Interview To spotlight Black Ambition, a national initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that funds and mentors Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To share insights on entrepreneurship, access to resources, and strategies for scaling businesses. To inspire and educate small business owners and innovators on how to leverage opportunities for growth. Key Takeaways About Black Ambition Founded by Pharrell Williams to close the opportunity gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Provides capital, mentorship, and masterclasses to help founders scale. Has invested in 131 companies and awarded millions in funding. Competition Structure Annual national competition with 2,500–3,000 applications. Categories include HBCU, National Finalists, Top Prize Winner, People’s Choice. Process: Applications → 250 semifinalists → 3-month cohort → Demo Day for top 20–25 companies. Unique Approach Focus on high-quality mentorship, not “low vibrational” guidance. Includes mental health and wellness support for entrepreneurs. Partnerships with brands like Louis Vuitton for luxury retail insights. Challenges for Entrepreneurs Many fail by rushing applications and skipping info sessions. Success requires clarity, traction, and persistence—sometimes multiple attempts. Black women are the fastest-growing entrepreneurs but often remain solopreneurs; Black Ambition prioritizes team-building. Pharrell’s Motivation Believes in democratizing opportunity: “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” Inspired by those who believed in him early in his career. Felicia Hatcher’s Journey Former founder of Center for Black Innovation and Black Tech Week. Emphasizes resilience: “I’m a C student and a college dropout, but I never let that define me.” Advocates for creative pathways to success and capital access. Notable Quotes “Success leaves clues.” – On learning from past winners. “Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” – Pharrell’s guiding principle. “If it doesn’t work on you in that moment, it works for you in that moment. Either way, it works.” – On persistence. “We have to start enjoying the process… be stretched, be cut by the process.” – On entrepreneurial growth. “Wealth has a need for speed.” – On urgency in closing the wealth gap. #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Reducing carbon emissions in the cement and concrete industry is a complex, multifaceted challenge. Juan Pablo Gevaudan, assistant professor of architectural engineering at The Pennsylvania State University, talks about how his childhood desire to protect the environment led to his eventual work in cement, describes some of the research taking place in the cement industry to reduce carbon emissions, and shares how his identity as a Latino and Hispanic scientist plays a role in his approach to learning and teaching.View the transcript for this episode here.About the guestJuan Pablo Gevaudan is assistant professor of architectural engineering at The Pennsylvania State University. As head of the D/Carb Group at Penn State, JP works with students on developing solutions to reduce carbon emissions in the cement and concrete industry by taking a whole lifecycle approach to the challenge. He is actively involved in the ACerS Cements Division, currently serving as secretary for the 2025–2026 term.About ACerSFounded in 1898, The American Ceramic Society is the leading professional membership organization for scientists, engineers, researchers, manufacturers, plant personnel, educators, and students working with ceramics and related materials.
A federal court has ruled that Texas cannot use its newly redrawn congressional map for the 2026 midterms, citing substantial evidence that the map racially gerrymanders Black and Hispanic voters. The judges ordered the state to revert to its 2021 map while the legal battle continues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Co-hosts Ryan Piansky, a graduate student and patient advocate living with eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and eosinophilic asthma, and Holly Knotowicz, a speech-language pathologist living with EoE who serves on APFED's Health Sciences Advisory Council, interview Evan S. Dellon, MD, and Elizabeth T. Jensen, PhD, about a paper they published on predictors of patients receiving no medication for treatment of eosinophilic esophagitis. Disclaimer: The information provided in this podcast is designed to support, not replace, the relationship between listeners and their healthcare providers. Opinions, information, and recommendations shared in this podcast are not a substitute for medical advice. Decisions related to medical care should be made with your healthcare provider. Opinions and views of guests and co-hosts are their own. Key Takeaways: [:52] Co-host Ryan Piansky introduces the episode, brought to you thanks to the support of Education Partners GSK, Sanofi, Regeneron, and Takeda. Ryan introduces co-host Holly Knotowicz. [1:14] Holly introduces today's topic, predictors of not using medication for EoE, and today's guests, Dr. Evan Dellon and Dr. Elizabeth Jensen. [1:29] Dr. Dellon is an Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology at the University of North Carolina School of Medicine in Chapel Hill. He is also the Director of the UNC Center for Esophageal Diseases and Swallowing. [1:42] Dr. Dellon's main research interest is in the epidemiology, pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, and outcomes of eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE) and eosinophilic GI diseases (EGIDs). [1:55] Dr. Jensen is a Professor of Epidemiology with a specific expertise in reproductive, perinatal, and pediatric epidemiology. She has appointments at both Wake Forest University School of Medicine and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. [2:07] Her research primarily focuses on etiologic factors in the development of pediatric immune-mediated chronic diseases, including understanding factors contributing to disparities in health outcomes. [2:19] Both Dr. Dellon and Dr. Jensen also serve on the Steering Committee for EGID Partners Registry. [2:24] Ryan thanks Dr. Dellon and Dr. Jensen for joining the podcast today. [2:29] Dr. Dellon was the first guest on this podcast. It is wonderful to have him back for the 50th episode! Dr. Dellon is one of Ryan's GI specialists. Ryan recently went to North Carolina to get a scope with him. [3:03] Dr. Dellon is an adult gastroenterologist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He directs the Center for Esophageal Diseases and Swallowing. Clinically and research-wise, he is focused on EoE and other eosinophilic GI diseases. [3:19] His research interests span the entire field, from epidemiology, diagnosis, biomarkers, risk factors, outcomes, and a lot of work, more recently, on treatments. [3:33] Dr. Jensen has been on the podcast before, on Episode 27. Holly invites Dr. Jensen to tell the listeners more about herself and her work with eosinophilic diseases. [3:46] Dr. Jensen has been working on eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases for about 15 years. She started some of the early work around understanding possible risk factors for the development of disease. [4:04] She has gone on to support lots of other research projects, including some with Dr. Dellon, where they're looking at gene-environment interactions in relation to developing EoE. [4:15] She is also looking at reproductive factors as they relate to EoE, disparities in diagnosis, and more. It's been an exciting research trajectory, starting with what we knew very little about and building to an increasing understanding of why EoE develops. [5:00] Dr. Dellon explains that EoE stands for eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic allergic condition of the esophagus. [5:08] You can think of EoE as asthma of the esophagus or eczema of the esophagus, although in general, people don't grow out of EoE, like they might grow out of eczema or asthma. When people have EoE, it is a long-term condition. [5:24] Eosinophils are a type of white blood cell, specializing in allergy responses. Normally, they are not in the esophagus. When we see them there, we worry about an allergic process. When that happens, that's EoE. [5:40] Over time, the inflammation seen in EoE and other allergic cell activity causes swelling and irritation in the esophagus. Early on, this often leads to a range of upper GI symptoms — including poor growth or failure to thrive in young children, abdominal pain, nausea, and symptoms that can mimic reflux. [5:58] In older kids, symptoms are more about trouble swallowing. That's because the swelling that happens initially, over time, may turn into scar tissue. So the esophagus can narrow and cause swallowing symptoms like food impaction. [6:16] Ryan speaks of living with EoE for decades and trying the full range of treatment options: food elimination, PPIs, steroids, and, more recently, biologics. [6:36] Dr. Dellon says Ryan's history is a good overview of how EoE is treated. There are two general approaches to treating the underlying condition: using medicines and/or eliminating foods that we think may trigger EoE from the diet. [6:57] For a lot of people, EoE is a food-triggered allergic condition. [7:01] The other thing that has to happen in parallel is surveying for scar tissue in the esophagus. If that's present and people have trouble swallowing, sometimes stretching the esophagus is needed through esophageal dilation. [7:14] There are three categories of medicines used for treatment. Proton pump inhibitors are reflux meds, but they also have an anti-allergy effect in the esophagus. [7:29] Topical steroids are used to coat the esophagus and produce an anti-inflammatory effect. The FDA has approved a budesonide oral suspension for that. [7:39] Biologics, which are generally systemic medications, often injectable, can target different allergic factors. Dupilumab is approved now, and there are other biologics that are being researched as potential treatments. [7:51] Even though EoE is considered an allergic condition, we don't have a test to tell people what they are allergic to. If it's a food allergy, we do an empiric elimination diet because allergy tests aren't accurate enough to tell us what the EoE triggers are. [8:10] People will eliminate foods that we know are the most common triggers, like milk protein, dairy, wheat, egg, soy, and other top allergens. You can create a diet like that and then have a response to the diet elimination. [8:31] Dr. Jensen and Dr. Dellon recently published an abstract in the American Journal of Gastroenterology about people with EoE who are not taking any medicine for it. Dr. Jensen calls it a real-world data study, leveraging electronic health record patient data. [8:51] It gives you an impression of what is actually happening, in terms of treatments for patients, as opposed to a randomized control trial, which is a fairly selected patient population. This is everybody who has been diagnosed, and then what happens with them. [9:10] Because of that, it gives you a wide spectrum of patients. Some patients are going to be relatively asymptomatic. It may be that we arrived at their diagnosis while working them up for other potential diagnoses. [9:28] Other patients are going to have rather significant impacts from the disease. We wanted to get an idea of what is actually happening out there with the full breadth of the patient population that is getting diagnosed with EoE. [9:45] Dr. Jensen was not surprised to learn that there are patients who had no pharmacologic treatment. [9:58] Some patients are relatively asymptomatic, and others are not interested in pursuing medications initially or are early in their disease process and still exploring dietary treatment options. [10:28] Holly sees patients from infancy to geriatrics, and if they're not having symptoms, they wonder why bother treating it. [10:42] Dr. Jensen says it's a point of debate on the implications of somebody who has the disease and goes untreated. What does that look like long-term? Are they going to develop more of that fibrostenotic pattern in their esophagus without treatment? [11:07] This is a question we're still trying to answer. There is some suggestion that for some patients who don't manage their disease, we very well may be looking at a food impaction in the future. [11:19] Dr. Dellon says we know overall for the population of EoE patients, but it's hard to know for a specific patient. We have a bunch of studies now that look at how long people have symptoms before they're diagnosed. There's a wide range. [11:39] Some people get symptoms and get diagnosed right away. Others might have symptoms for 20 or 30 years that they ignore, or don't have access to healthcare, or the diagnosis is missed. [11:51] What we see consistently is that people who may be diagnosed within a year or two may only have a 10 or 20% chance of having that stricture and scar tissue in the esophagus, whereas people who go 20 years, it might be 80% or more. [12:06] It's not everybody who has EoE who might end up with that scar tissue, but certainly, it's suggested that it's a large majority. [12:16] That's before diagnosis. We have data that shows that after diagnosis, if people go a long time without treatment or without being seen in care, they also have an increasing rate of developing strictures. [12:29] In general, the idea is yes, you should treat EoE, because on average, people are going to develop scar tissue and more symptoms. For the patient in front of you with EoE but no symptoms, what are the chances it's going to get worse? You don't know. [13:04] There are two caveats with that. The first is what we mean by symptoms. Kids may have vomiting and growth problems. Adults can eat carefully, avoiding foods that hang up in the esophagus, like breads and overcooked meats, sticky rice, and other foods. [13:24] Adults can eat slowly, drink a lot of liquid, and not perceive they have symptoms. When someone tells Dr. Dellon they don't have symptoms, he will quiz them about that. He'll even ask about swallowing pills. [13:40] Often, you can pick up symptoms that maybe the person didn't even realize they were having. In that case, that can give you some impetus to treat. [13:48] If there really are no symptoms, Dr. Dellon thinks we're at a point where we don't really know what to do. [13:54] Dr. Dellon just saw a patient who had a lot of eosinophils in their small bowel with absolutely no GI symptoms. He said, "I can't diagnose you with eosinophilic enteritis, but you may develop symptoms." People like that, he will monitor in the clinic. [14:14] Dr. Dellon will discuss it with them each time they come back for a clinic visit. [14:19] Holly is a speech pathologist, but also sees people for feeding and swallowing. The local gastroenterologist refers patients who choose not to treat their EoE to her. Holly teaches them things they should be looking out for. [14:39] If your pills get stuck or if you're downing 18 ounces during a mealtime, maybe it's time to treat it. People don't see these coping mechanisms they use that are impacting their quality of life. They've normalized it. [15:30] Dr. Dellon says, of these people who aren't treated, there's probably a subset who appropriately are being observed and don't have a medicine treatment or are on a diet elimination. [15:43] There's also probably a subset who are inappropriately not on treatment. It especially can happen with students who were under good control with their pediatric provider, but moved away to college and didn't transfer to adult care. [16:08] They ultimately come back with a lot of symptoms that have progressed over six to eight years. [16:18] Ryan meets newly diagnosed adult patients at APFED's conferences, who say they have no symptoms, but chicken gets caught in their throat. They got diagnosed when they went to the ER with a food impaction. [16:38] Ryan says you have to wonder at what point that starts to get reflected in patient charts. Are those cases documented where someone is untreated and now has EoE? [16:49] Ryan asks in the study, "What is the target EGID Cohort and why was it selected to study EoE? What sort of patients were captured as part of that data set?" [16:58] Dr. Jensen said they identified patients with the ICD-10 code for a diagnosis of EoE. Then they looked to see if there was evidence of symptoms or complications in relation to EoE. This was hard; some of these are relatively non-specific symptoms. [17:23] These patients may have been seeking care and may have been experiencing some symptoms that may or may not have made it into the chart. That's one of the challenges with real-world data analyses. [17:38] Dr. Jensen says they are using data that was collected for documenting clinical care and for billing for clinical care, not for research, so it comes with some caveats when doing research with this data. [18:08] Research using electronic health records gives a real-world perspective on patients who are seeking care or have a diagnosis of EoE, as opposed to a study trying to enroll a patient population that potentially isn't representative of the breadth of individuals living with EoE. [18:39] Dr. Dellon says another advantage of real-world data is the number of patients. The largest randomized controlled trials in EoE might have 400 patients, and they are incredibly expensive to do. [18:52] A study of electronic health records (EHR) is reporting on the analysis of just under 1,000. The cohort, combined from three different centers, has more than 1,400 people, a more representative, larger population. [19:16] Dr. Dellon says when you read the results, understand the limitations and strengths of a study of health records, to help contextualize the information. [19:41] Dr. Dellon says it's always easier to recognize the typical presentations. Materials about EoE and studies he has done that led to medicine approvals have focused on trouble swallowing. That can be relatively easily measured. [20:01] Patients often come to receive care with a food impaction, which can be impactful on life, and somewhat public, if in a restaurant or at work. Typical symptoms are also the ones that get you diagnosed and may be easier to treat. [20:26] Dr. Dellon wonders if maybe people don't treat some of the atypical symptoms because it's not appreciated that they can be related to EoE. [20:42] Holly was diagnosed as an adult. Ryan was diagnosed as a toddler. Holly asks what are some of the challenges people face in getting an EoE diagnosis. [20:56] Dr. Jensen says symptoms can sometimes be fairly non-specific. There's some ongoing work by the CEGIR Consortium trying to understand what happens when patients come into the emergency department with a food bolus impaction. [21:28] Dr. Jensen explains that we see there's quite a bit of variation in how that gets managed, and if they get a biopsy. You have to have a biopsy of the esophagus to get a diagnosis of EoE. [21:45] If you think about the steps that need to happen to get a diagnosis of EoE, that can present barriers for some groups to ultimately get that diagnosis. [21:56] There's also been some literature around a potential assumption about which patients are more likely to be at risk. Some of that is still ongoing. We know that EoE occurs more commonly in males in roughly a two-to-one ratio. Not exclusively in males, obviously, but a little more often in males. [22:20] We don't know anything about other groups of patients that may be at higher risk. That's ongoing work that we're still trying to understand. That in itself can also be a barrier when there are assumptions about who is or isn't likely to have EoE. [23:02] Dr. Dellon says that in adolescents and adults, the typical symptoms are trouble swallowing and food sticking, which have many causes besides EoE, some of which are more common. [23:18] In that population, heartburn is common. Patients may report terrible reflux that, on questioning, sounds more like trouble swallowing than GERD. Sometimes, with EoE, you may have reflux that doesn't improve. Is it EoE, reflux, or both? [24:05] Some people will have chest discomfort. There are some reports of worsening symptoms with exercise, which brings up cardiac questions that have to be ruled out first. [24:19] Dr. Dellon mentions some more atypical symptoms. An adult having pain in the upper abdomen could have EoE. In children, the symptoms could be anything in the GI tract. Some women might have atypical symptoms with less trouble swallowing. [24:58] Some racial minorities may have those kinds of symptoms, as well. If you're not thinking of the condition, it's hard to make the diagnosis. [25:08] Dr. Jensen notes that there are different cultural norms around expressing symptoms and dietary patterns, which may make it difficult to parse out a diagnosis. [25:27] Ryan cites a past episode where access to a GI specialist played a role in diagnosing patients with EoE. Do white males have more EoE, or are their concerns just listened to more seriously? [25:57] Ryan's parents were told when he was two that he was throwing up for attention. He believes that these days, he'd have a much easier time convincing a doctor to listen to him. From speaking to physicians, Ryan believes access is a wide issue in the field. [26:23] Dr. Dellon tells of working with researchers at Mayo in Arizona and the Children's Hospital of Phoenix. They have a large population of Hispanic children with EoE, much larger than has been reported elsewhere. They're working on characterizing that. [26:49] Dr. Dellon describes an experience with a visiting trainee from Mexico City, where there was not a lot of EoE reported. The trainee went back and looked at the biopsies there, and it turned out they were not performing biopsies on patients with dysphagia in Mexico City. [27:13] When he looked at the patients who ended up getting biopsies, they found EoE in 10% of patients. That's similar to what's reported out of centers in the developed world. As people are thinking about it more, we will see more detection of it. [27:30] Dr. Dellon believes those kinds of papers will be out in the next couple of months, to a year. [27:36] Holly has had licensure in Arizona for about 11 years. She has had nine referrals recently of children with EoE from Arizona. Normally, it's been one or two that she met at a conference. [28:00] Ryan asks about the research on patients not having their EoE treated pharmacologically. Some treat it with food avoidance and dietary therapy. Ryan notes that he can't have applesauce, as it is a trigger for his EoE. [28:54] Dr. Jensen says that's one of the challenges in using the EHR data. That kind of information is only available to the researchers through free text. That's a limitation of the study, assessing the use of dietary elimination approaches. [29:11] Holly says some of her patients have things listed as allergies that are food sensitivities. Ryan says it's helpful for the patients to have their food sensitivities listed along with their food allergies, but it makes records more difficult to parse for research. [30:14] Dr. Dellon says they identify EoE by billing code, but the codes are not always used accurately. Natural Language Processing can train a computer system to find important phrases. Their collaborators working on the real-world data are using it. [30:59] Dr. Dellon hopes that this will be a future direction for this research to find anything in the text related to diet elimination. [31:32] Dr. Jensen says that older patients were less likely to seek medication therapy. She says it's probably for a couple of reasons. First, older patients may have been living with the disease for a long time and have had compensatory mechanisms in place. [32:03] The other reason may be senescence or burnout of the disease, long-term. Patients may be less symptomatic as they get older. That's a question that remains to be answered for EoE. It has been seen in some other disease processes. [32:32] Dr. Dellon says there's not much data specifically looking at EoE in the older population. Dr. Dellon did work years ago with another doctor, and they found that older patients had a better response to some treatments, particularly topical steroids. [32:54] It wasn't clear whether it was a milder aspect of the disease, easier to treat, or because they were older and more responsible, taking their medicines as prescribed, and having a better response rate. It's the flip side of work in the pediatric population. [33:16] There is an increasingly aging population with EoE. Young EoE patients will someday be over 65. Dr. Dellon hopes there will be a cure by that point, but it's an expanding population now. [33:38] Dr. Jensen says only a few sites are contributing data, so they hope to add additional sites to the study. For some of the less common outcomes, they need a pretty large patient sample to ask some of those kinds of questions. [33:55] They will continue to follow up on some of the work that this abstract touched on and try to understand some of these issues more deeply. [34:06] Dr. Dellon mentions other work within the cohort. Using Natural Language Processing, they are looking at characterizing endoscopy information and reporting it without a manual review of reports and codes. You can't get that from billing data. [34:29] Similarly, they are trying to classify patient severity by the Index of Severity with EoE, and layer that on looking at treatments and outcomes based on disease severity. Those are a couple of other directions where this cohort is going. [34:43] Holly mentions that this is one of many research projects Dr. Jensen and Dr. Dellon have collaborated on together. They also collaborate through EGID Partners. Holly asks them to share a little bit about that. [34:53] Dr. Jensen says EGID Partners is an online registry where individuals, caregivers, and parents of children affected with EGIDs can join. [35:07] EGID Partners also needs people who don't live with an EGID to join, as controls. That gives the ability to compare those who are experiencing an EGID relative to those who aren't. [35:22] When you join EGID Partners, they provide you with a set of questionnaires to complete. Periodically, they push out a few more questionnaires. [35:33] EGID Partners has provided some really great information about patient experience and answered questions that patients want to know about, like joint pain and symptoms outside the GI tract. [36:04] To date, there are close to 900 participants in the registry from all over the world. As it continues to grow, it will give the ability to look at the patient experience in different geographical areas. [36:26] Dr. Dellon says we try to have it be interactive, because it is a collaboration with patients. The Steering Committee works with APFED and other patient advocacy groups from around the world. [36:41] The EGID Partners website shows general patient locations anonymously. It shows the breakdown of adults with the condition and caregivers of children with the condition, the symptom distribution, and the treatment distribution. [37:03] As papers get published and abstracts are presented, EGID Partners puts them on the website. Once someone joins, they can suggest a research idea. Many of the studies they have done have come from patient suggestions. [37:20] If there's an interesting idea for a survey, EGID Partners can push out a survey to everybody in the group and answer questions relatively quickly. [37:57] Dr. Dellon says a paper came out recently about telehealth. EoE care, in particular, is a good model for telehealth because it can expand access for patients who don't have providers in their area. [38:22] EoE is a condition where care involves a lot of discussion but not a lot of need for physical exams and direct contact, so telehealth can make things very efficient. [38:52] EGID Partners surveyed patients about telehealth. They thought it was efficient and saved time, and they had the same kind of interactions as in person. In general, in-state insurance covered it. Patients were happy to do those kinds of visits again. [39:27] Holly says Dr. Furuta, herself, and others were published in the Gastroenterology journal in 2019 about starting to do telehealth because patients coming to the Children's Hospital of Colorado from out of state had no local access to feeding therapy. [39:50] Holly went to the board, and they allowed her to get licensure in different states. She started with some of the most impacted patients in Texas and Florida in 2011 and 2012. They collected data. They published in 2019 about telehealth's positive impact. [40:13] When 2020 rolled around, Holly had trained a bunch of people on how to do feeding therapy via telehealth. You have to do all kinds of things, like make yourself disappear, to keep the kids engaged and in their chairs! [40:25] Now it is Holly's primary practice. She has licenses in nine states. She sees people all over the country. With her diagnosis, her physicians at Mass General have telehealth licensure in Maine. She gets to do telehealth with them instead of driving two hours. [40:53] Dr. Jensen tells of two of the things they hope to do at EGID Partners. One is trying to understand more about reproductive health for patients with an EGID diagnosis. Only a few studies have looked at this question, and with very small samples. [41:15] As more people register for EGID Partners, Dr. Jensen is hoping to be able to ask some questions related to reproductive health outcomes. [41:27] The second goal is a survey suggested by the Student Advisory Committee, asking questions related to the burden of disease specific to the teen population. [41:48] This diagnosis can hit that population particularly hard, at a time when they are trying to build and sustain friendships and are transitioning to adult care and moving away from home. This patient population has a unique perspective we wanted to hear. [42:11] Dr. Jensen and Dr. Dellon work on all kinds of other projects, too. [42:22] Dr. Dellon says they have done a lot of work on the early-life factors that may predispose to EoE. They are working on a large epidemiologic study to get some insight into early-life factors, including factors that can be measured in baby teeth. [42:42] That's outside of EGID Partners. It's been ongoing, and they're getting close, maybe over the next couple of years, to having some results. [43:03] Ryan says all of those projects sound so interesting. We need to have you guys back to dive into those results when you have something finalized. [43:15] For our listeners who want to learn more about eosinophilic disorders, we encourage you to visit apfed.org and check out the links in the show notes below. [43:22] If you're looking to find specialists who treat eosinophilic disorders, we encourage you to use APFED's Specialist Finder at apfed.org/specialist. [43:31] If you'd like to connect with others impacted by eosinophilic diseases, please join APFED's online community on the Inspire Network at apfed.org/connections. [43:41] Ryan thanks Dr. Dellon and Dr. Jensen for joining us today. This was a fantastic conversation. Holly also thanks APFED's Education Partners GSK, Sanofi, Regeneron, and Takeda for supporting this episode. Mentioned in This Episode: Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH, Academic Gastroenterologist, University of North Carolina School of Medicine Elizabeth T. Jensen, MPH, PhD, Epidemiologist, Wake Forest University School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Predictors of Patients Receiving No Medication for Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis in the United States: Data from the TARGET-EGIDS Cohort Episode 15: Access to Specialty Care for Eosinophilic Esophagitis (EoE) APFED on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, Instagram Real Talk: Eosinophilic Diseases Podcast apfed.org/specialist apfed.org/connections apfed.org/research/clinical-trials Education Partners: This episode of APFED's podcast is brought to you thanks to the support of GSK, Sanofi, Regeneron, and Takeda. Tweetables: "I've been working on eosinophilic gastrointestinal diseases for about 15 years. I started some of the early work around understanding possible risk factors for the development of disease. I've gone on to support lots of other research projects." — Elizabeth T. Jensen, MPH, PhD "You can think of EoE as asthma of the esophagus or eczema of the esophagus, although in general, people don't grow out of EoE, like they might grow out of eczema or asthma. When people have it, it really is a long-term condition." — Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH "There are two general approaches to treating the underlying condition, … using medicines and/or eliminating foods from the diet that we think may trigger EoE. I should say, for a lot of people, EoE is a food-triggered allergic condition." — Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH "I didn't find it that surprising [that there are patients who had no treatment]. Some patients are relatively asymptomatic, and others are not interested in pursuing medications initially or are … still exploring dietary treatment options." — Elizabeth T. Jensen, MPH, PhD "We have a bunch of studies now that look at how long people have symptoms before they're diagnosed. There's a wide range. Some people get symptoms and are diagnosed right away. Other people might have symptoms for 20 or 30 years." — Evan S. Dellon, MD, MPH "EGID Partners is an online registry where individuals, caregivers, and parents of children affected with EGIDs can join. EGID Partners also needs people who don't live with an EGID to join, as controls." — Elizabeth T. Jensen, MPH, PhD
Top Stories for November 18th Publish Date: November 18th PRE-ROLL: BUFORD HOLIDAY FESTIVAL From the BG AD Group Studio Welcome to the Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. Today is Tuesday, November 18th and Happy Birthday to astronaut Allan Shepard I’m Peyton Spurlock and here are your top stories presented by KIA Mall of Georgia. The Sandwich Project celebrates milestones and welcomes new executive director Norcross receives international award for branding efforts Elementary and middle school cellphone bans proving popular, as debate moves to high schools All of this and more is coming up on the Gwinnett Daily Post podcast, and if you are looking for community news, we encourage you to listen daily and subscribe! Break 1: Kia Mall of Georgia STORY 1: The Sandwich Project celebrates milestones and welcomes new executive director Before the latest government shutdown even hit, the Sandwich Project was already out there—quietly, relentlessly—feeding Atlanta’s hungry. This grassroots nonprofit, born in the chaos of 2020, has now delivered over 2.2 million sandwiches across metro Atlanta. Two million sandwiches. Let that sink in. And now, they’ve got their first executive director: Christine Cooper Nowicki, a longtime volunteer with a heart for service. “This wasn’t something I saw coming,” she admits, “but food insecurity has always been personal for me.” Every week, volunteers—families, Girl Scouts, Rotary Clubs—make 8,000 sandwiches. It’s messy, beautiful, and life-changing work. Learn more at thesandwichproject.org. STORY 2: Norcross receives international award for branding efforts Norcross just snagged a Silver Davey Award—pretty impressive, right? Out of 2,000+ global entries, this small-but-mighty city was recognized for its killer branding and communication efforts in the Government and Municipal category. The secret sauce? A partnership with Lawrenceville’s Accent Creative Group, the creative minds behind Norcross’ ads, event logos, social media, and more. “Our brand isn’t just a look,” said Mayor Craig Newton. “It’s how we tell our story.” The Davey Awards celebrate big ideas on small budgets, and Norcross nailed it—showcasing a community alive with culture, creativity, and connection. Not bad for a little city with big heart. STORY 3: Elementary and middle school cellphone bans proving popular, as debate moves to high schools Georgia high schools might soon say goodbye to cellphones, following the success of bans already in place at some schools. Starting next fall, a new law will require elementary and middle schools to lock up phones during the day. High schools aren’t included—yet. But with 92% of teachers supporting the idea, according to a Georgia Southern University survey, the push is gaining momentum. At Lakeside High in DeKalb, Principal Susan Stoddard said banning phones was a game-changer: “You heard kids talking again—actual conversations in the hallways.” Still, some parents worry about emergencies. Lawmakers? Divided. But this debate isn’t over. Not even close. We have opportunities for sponsors to get great engagement on these shows. Call 770.874.3200 for more info. We’ll be right back Break 2: Ingles Markets 7- Sugar Hill Holiday STORY 4: Agency seeks more power to enforce campaign finance law Georgia’s election finance watchdog wants sharper teeth, and lawmakers might just hand them over. The State Ethics Commission says it needs more power to investigate campaign finance violations—like the $300,000 fine it slapped on Stacey Abrams’ nonprofit earlier this year for failing to disclose millions in donations and spending. Sen. Bill Cowsert, who’s running for attorney general, is leading the charge. “We need transparency,” he said. “Big money shouldn’t dominate politics.” But critics call it political theater, especially with Fulton DA Fani Willis now in the committee’s crosshairs. Meanwhile, the Ethics Commission says it’s hamstrung without stronger subpoena powers. The fight’s far from over. STORY 5: Corps of Engineers says below normal rainfall could make Lake Lanier hazardous Lake Lanier’s water level is holding steady—for now. As of last week, it sat at 1,065.51 feet, just a hair above the historic median of 1,065.39 feet for this time of year. But here’s the catch: rainfall’s been scarce lately, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is keeping a close watch. “The dry spell could mean lower levels ahead,” said Dustin Gautney from the Corps. And with Lanier’s hidden hazards—tree stumps, old roadbeds, even remnants of submerged towns—boaters and swimmers need to stay sharp. The advice? Wear your life jacket, watch for obstacles, and stay safe out there. We’ll be right back. Break 3: Sugar Hill Ice Skating Rink Final STORY 6: Loganville shooting suspect arrested in Lawrenceville A chaotic Friday afternoon unfolded as a shooting at a Loganville CVS ended with an arrest in downtown Lawrenceville. Loganville police issued a BOLO alert around 4 p.m. for a vehicle tied to a “serious incident” at the CVS on Atlanta Highway, where a woman had been shot in the head. Critical condition. No name released. Lawrenceville’s FLOCK cameras flagged the car near the Square. Officers swarmed West Crogan Street, shields up, and arrested the driver without a fight. The suspect’s name? Still under wraps. The victim? Airlifted to Grady. It’s a mess, and the investigation is ongoing. STORY 7: State raises red flags in Gwinnett Schools' CCRPI report Gwinnett County Public Schools is celebrating some wins in college and career readiness—but the state’s latest report card tells a more complicated story. Sure, GCPS outperformed Georgia in seven areas, mostly in elementary and middle schools. But high schools? They’re lagging. The only bright spot there is content mastery. And across all levels, the district is struggling to close gaps, especially in English Language Arts. Red flags? Plenty. Targets missed for multiple demographics—African-American, Hispanic, economically disadvantaged, and more. Progress scores for high schools dropped by over 10 points. The takeaway? There’s work to do. Wins are great, but gaps can’t be ignored. We’ll have closing comments after this Break 4: STRAND THEATRE Signoff – Thanks again for hanging out with us on today’s Gwinnett Daily Post Podcast. 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Value is more than just price — you have to give the guests an experience that exceeds their expectations, Golden Corral CEO Lance Trenary tells Bloomberg Intelligence. In this episode of the Choppin’ It Up podcast, Trenary sits down with BI’s senior restaurant and foodservice analyst Michael Halen to discuss how the buffet chain is growing same-store sales in a difficult consumer environment. He also covers operational improvements, managing food costs and weak spending by Hispanic and Gen Z consumers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textWhy are billions of people still invisible in genomic research—and what does that mean for the future of precision medicine?In this episode, I sit down with Victor Angel Mosti, founder and CEO of Omica.Ai, for one of the most insightful conversations I've recorded about data equity and building ethical, community-centered AI.Victor shares not only his personal cancer story but also the staggering truth: Hispanic and Latino populations make up less than 1% of genomic datasets. This underrepresentation isn't just a data gap—it's a clinical risk.We dive into disparities between healthcare systems, the promise of digital pathology as a low-cost entry point, the dangers of “parachute science,” and how Victor is building a living, ethical, transparent biobank through Omica. AI—built for true precision medicine rooted in community trust.Highlights with Timestamps[00:00–01:40] Personal cancer experiences and diagnostic uncertainty[01:40–06:50] Victor's medical journey across Mexico and the U.S.[06:50–11:42] The digitization gap: empathy vs. tech[11:42–16:43] The “coffee diversity” metaphor for genomic diversity[16:43–19:34] Funding disparities & the biotech cold-start problem[19:34–25:44] Digital pathology as a gateway to precision medicine[25:44–31:44] Avoiding “parachute science” and building community-first research[31:44–36:05] The Nagoya Protocol and benefit-sharing[36:05–41:47] Omica.Ai's work, goals, and clinical-embedded approach[41:47–49:36] Creating future-proof, embedded biobanks[49:36–53:35] Blockchain for transparency and patient trust[53:35–54:39] Victor's call to action: collaborate, include, and stay humanResources from This EpisodeOmica.Ai – Community-driven precision medicine platformNagoya Protocol – Framework for equitable biological useKey InsightsCancer is personal—even for experts
Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ-06), representative from Arizona's 6th district, joined The Guy Benson Show today to discuss, among other things, the end of the longest government shutdown in U.S. history. Rep. Ciscomani argued it was "the most unnecessary" shutdown yet, as Democrats gained nothing from the shutdown except for political points with their base. Ciscomani also discussed the potential release of the Epstein files, as Trump signaled a willingness to release said files today. Ciscomani discussed the debate on transparency surrounding the files as well, as he emphasized the need to release of key information while also protecting victims' identities. Ciscomani also discussed why Republicans must stay engaged on issues that matter deeply to Hispanic communities, like affordability, the economy, and public safety. Listen to the full interview below! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The FiltrateJoel Topf @kidneyboy.bsky.socialSophia Ambruso @sophia-kidney.bsky.socialNayan Arora @captainchloride.bsky.socialSpecial Guests Brian Rifkin @brianrifkin.bsky.socialAnna Gaddy @AnnaGaddyEditing and Show Notes byJoel TopfThe Kidney Connection written and performed by Tim YauShow NotesBrian Rifkin and Cristina Popa ascend to co-editors in chief of NephJC.Paresh Jadav receives the first NephJC Champion award. Dr. Jadav hosted the NephJC night and saved NephJC thousands of dollars. It makes a huge difference in our fund raising. Thank you.Also a big thank-you to Jade Teakell for buying the cowboy hats!The first pick of the draft, by Sophia is Fish oil for dialysis: Fish-Oil Supplementation and Cardiovascular Events in Patients Receiving Hemodialysis (NEJM)The second pick, by Brian is FINE-ONE (Bayer Press release)Rajiv Agarwal's mediation analysis to show how much of finerenone's beneficial renal effects are captured by the reduction proteinuria: Impact of Finerenone-Induced Albuminuria Reduction on Chronic Kidney Disease Outcomes in Type 2 Diabetes : A Mediation Analysis (PubMed)Anna has the third pick and it goes to Katherine Tuttle and the REM0DEL Trial: REMODELing mechanistic trials for kidney disease: a multimodal, tissue-centered approach to understand the renal mechanism of action of semaglutide (Science Direct)Nayan goes off-board and picks a poster by a med student (backed by Testani)Mechanism and Effects of Manipulating Chloride Homeostasis in Stable Heart Failure (ClinicalTrials.gov)For the final pick in the draft Joel went with a little Lilly on Lilly violence: Tirzepatide vs. Dulaglutide Is Associated with Reduced Major Kidney Events in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes, CVD, and Very High-Risk Kidney Diseases (JASN)Bring out your dead…What's left on the draft board.Liberate-D A Conservative Dialysis Strategy and Kidney Function Recovery in Dialysis-Requiring Acute Kidney Injury: The Liberation From Acute Dialysis (LIBERATE-D) Randomized Clinical Trial (JAMA)Atacicept for IgAN A Phase 3 Trial of Atacicept in Patients with IgA Nephropathy (NEJM)Lilia Cervantes crushed it with Community Health Worker Support for Hispanic and Latino Individuals Receiving Hemodialysis: The Navigate-Kidney Randomized Clinical Trial (JAMA)Tubular SecretionBrian: Late Breaking and High Impact Clinical Trials. Including Sibe! REGENCY Biopsy Data.Sophia: Flying Home. No, really it's the Electrolyte QuizJoel: The Poster Session, the Quiz Session, and Nayan: Flying to AHA to talk about dual-heart-kidney-transplantAnna: Kidney STARS! and Melanie Hoenig's session on potassium
This Monday on Police Pod Talk, Cleveland sits down with Paula, who shares her inspiring journey from a college student to becoming a Hispanic interpreter for the Department of Education and the Department of Health, helping migrant workers navigate language barriers and access opportunity. In Part 1, Paula opens up about how that one job opened the door to new roles, new communities, and a deeper understanding of the immigrant experience. She also sheds light on: The real struggles faced by Hispanics who come to the U.S. Legally The challenges and pitfalls that await once they arrive How vulnerable individuals can be taken advantage of The emotional and cultural weight many carry as they try to build a new life This is a conversation filled with truth, compassion, and clarity, a must-listen for anyone who wants to understand the complexities of immigration from someone who has lived and served in the middle of it. This episode is brought to you by TAG Apparel Visit [tagfw.com](http://tagfw.com) Music track: Too Hot by Aylex Source: https://freetouse.com/music Music for Videos (Free Download) Music track: Fighter by Aylex Source: https://freetouse.com/music Free Vlog Music Without Copyright TAG Apparel: “Wear Your Mark!” Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the host(s), or guest(s) on Police Pod Talk Podcast are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of our sponsor TAG Apparel. TAG Apparel does not endorse or take responsibility for any statements made during this program.
There are those who ask why so many Americans speak Spanish. But according to the Latino media entrepreneur and historian Javier Marin, you might as well ask why so many Americans speak English. Over the last half century, the Hispanic community in America has risen from 3.5 to 62 million. In his new history of Latino media, Live From America, Marin charts how networks like Univision and Telemundo drove the meteoric rise of Hispanic America. This IS America, Marin insists - there are now 62 million Latinos shaping the country's politics, economy and culture. Rather than a demographic trend about some curious minority, it's the core reality of 21st century America.1. The US is now the world's second-largest Spanish-speaking country Only Mexico has more Spanish speakers than America. The US has surpassed Spain and Argentina. This isn't an immigrant enclave - it's a linguistic and cultural reality that's permanent and growing. As Marin puts it: “Even if you deport three million, we still have 57 million.”2. Univision and Telemundo are America's most powerful political engines - and they're not owned by Latinos These networks reach 60+ million people and absorb massive political advertising dollars from both parties. But Univision is controlled by private equity, Telemundo by NBC Universal. This creates a fundamental tension: are they serving their community or their shareholders? The Jorge Ramos ejection-to-Mar-a-Lago-interview arc tells you everything.3. “When you lose dignity, you lose your vote” Marin's thesis on why Democrats gained with Latino voters in recent elections despite Trump's 2024 inroads. The harsh treatment and “physical aggressiveness” of deportation policies cost Republicans votes. Dignity and political loyalty are directly linked. This matters more than economic messaging.4. Richard Nixon invented the word “Hispanic” - as a political strategy In 1969, Nixon commissioned a committee to encapsulate all Spanish speakers with one word to create a political constituency. Reagan embraced it further with Hispanic Heritage Month. The term “Hispanic” isn't organic - it's a government-corporate construct designed to make 60+ million diverse people politically legible and commercially targetable.5. Spanish-language media has always faced censorship and “English-only” movements From Theodore Roosevelt promoting English-only in the early 1900s to Desi Arnaz being censored on I Love Lucy, there's been consistent pressure to suppress Spanish. The FCC nearly cancelled Univision's predecessor over foreign ownership. The current anti-immigrant rhetoric isn't new - it's the same 100-year battle. The difference now: the numbers make it unwinnable.Keen On America is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit keenon.substack.com/subscribe
When Hispanic survivors of intimate partner violence seek help, they face a gauntlet of unique cultural barriers that can make safety seem impossible. From family members who prioritize appearances over protection to faith leaders who frame abuse as a spiritual test, the path to safety is fraught with roadblocks that extend far beyond language differences alone.Teresa Gallegos, Director of Outreach and Accessibility at the Kansas Coalition Against Sexual and Domestic Violence, brings profound insights to these challenges. Drawing from her experience as a nationally credentialed advocate, immigrant, and sibling survivor, Teresa walks us through powerful scenarios that illustrate how these cultural dynamics play out in real life. She explains why simply translating existing materials into Spanish misses the mark and how her groundbreaking "Juntos le ayudamos" (Together We Will Help Them) campaign took a fundamentally different approach.Instead of targeting survivors directly, this innovative campaign focused on "comadres" and "compadres" – the trusted allies who serve as crucial lifelines when survivors finally decide to share their stories. Teresa reveals how her team crafted culturally-specific radio spots, billboards, WhatsApp messages, and even old-school tear-off flyers that resonated with Hispanic communities across Kansas. Most powerfully, she shares how seeing these Spanish-language resources gives survivors a profound sense of validation: "You matter enough for someone to do this."Whether you're a service provider looking to better reach Hispanic communities or someone who might one day be that trusted "comadre" for a survivor, this conversation offers concrete strategies and commitment statements that can make all the difference. Join us to learn how small actions – from exploring your local grocery store's community board to implementing language access policies – can create pathways to safety for Hispanic survivors in your community.
The professional wrestling world is buzzing, and Smark and Boxman are here to break down every monumental announcement, controversial walkout, and brutal war!In this massive episode of Wrestling Outlet, we dive deep into the week's biggest headlines:The Megadeal: We give you the full breakdown of the WWE® AND MAPLE LEAF SPORTS & ENTERTAINMENT® long-term strategic partnership. What does this mean for WWE's Canadian presence and the future of pro wrestling in Toronto?Guerrero Back in WWE: Chavo Guerrero Jr. has re-signed with WWE to help build up the AAA brand following its acquisition. We discuss the implications for Lucha Libre and the Guerrero legacy.AEW Walkout Controversy: We get into the drama as Miranda Alize reacts to the high-profile walkout at AEW Collision. What caused the dispute and what's next for the talent involved?The Top 250: The Full 2025 PWI Women's 250 list has been revealed! We react to the top spots and discuss the biggest surprises and snubs.Gunn's Grievances: Rapper Westside Gunn airs out his frustrations after being kicked out of a WWE event. We look at the allegations and the rumored backstage reasons.Hollywood Hype: Roman Reigns and CM Punk are set to voice the "Zebros" in Zootopia 2! We discuss this unlikely but must-see pairing.JR's Return: A positive health update from the legendary Jim Ross, who says he will be back on commentary "in the next few weeks." Good Ol' JR is on his way back! AEW Blood & Guts Recap: We break down all the carnage, history-making moments, and the final results from the Blood & Guts Men's and Women's matches on AEW Dynamite!Tune in for the unfiltered takes and analysis you can only get from Smark and Boxman!Check us out live every Thursday at 9:30 PM ELive on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@wrestlingoutletpodApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirt-sheet-dudes/id1471552947?uo=4Google Podcasts: https://www.google.com/podcasts?feed=aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cuc3ByZWFrZXIuY29tL3Nob3cvMzYwMzg2NS9lcGlzb2Rlcy9mZWVkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wrestlingoutlet/Twitter: @wrestlingoutletEmail: wrestlingoutletpod@gmail.comTotally Inappropriate Team Sports - https://www.youtube.com/@TotallyInappropriateTeamSports
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Felecia Hatcher. Purpose of the Interview To spotlight Black Ambition, a national initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that funds and mentors Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To promote the upcoming Black Ambition Demo Day and Fundable Founders Forum in Miami. To inspire entrepreneurs by sharing insights on scaling businesses, accessing resources, and building wealth. Key Takeaways About Black Ambition Founded by Pharrell Williams to close the opportunity gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Has invested in 131 companies over five years. Provides capital, mentorship, and holistic support (including mental health). Event Details Demo Day (Nov 14): Entrepreneurs pitch and receive funding. Fundable Founders Forum (Nov 15): Masterclasses with industry leaders like Steve Stoute, Nancy Twine, and Linda Clemens. Focus on actionable strategies, not just inspiration. Competition Structure Annual national competition with 2,500–3,000 applications. Categories include HBCU founders, national finalists, top prize winners, and people’s choice. Process: Applications → 250 semifinalists → 3-month cohort → Top 20–25 awarded funding. Challenges & Advice Many entrepreneurs fail due to rushed applications and lack of preparation. Success requires persistence: “Apply again” if you fail. Building a team is essential—Black Ambition does not invest in solopreneurs. Impact on Black Women Fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs but often limited by resources. Need to shift from solopreneurship to team-building for scalability. Pharrell’s Motivation Believes in democratizing opportunity. Inspired by those who invested in him early in his career. Goal: Close wealth and opportunity gaps quickly—“Wealth has a need for speed.” How to Get Involved Visit blackambitionprize.com and join the newsletter for alerts and resources. Past winners share insights in info sessions. Notable Quotes On closing gaps:“People are too comfortable wasting the time of Black entrepreneurs with misaligned resources and low vibrational mentorship.” On persistence:“If it doesn’t work on you in that moment, it works for you in that moment. Either way, it works.” On Pharrell’s vision:“Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” On entrepreneurship mindset:“We have to start enjoying the process that molds us, not just say, ‘I didn’t make it, I’m upset.’” On Black women entrepreneurs:“They’re the fastest growing, but largely solopreneurs. We need them to think about building teams.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSupport the show: https://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Felecia Hatcher. Purpose of the Interview To spotlight Black Ambition, a national initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that funds and mentors Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To promote the upcoming Black Ambition Demo Day and Fundable Founders Forum in Miami. To inspire entrepreneurs by sharing insights on scaling businesses, accessing resources, and building wealth. Key Takeaways About Black Ambition Founded by Pharrell Williams to close the opportunity gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Has invested in 131 companies over five years. Provides capital, mentorship, and holistic support (including mental health). Event Details Demo Day (Nov 14): Entrepreneurs pitch and receive funding. Fundable Founders Forum (Nov 15): Masterclasses with industry leaders like Steve Stoute, Nancy Twine, and Linda Clemens. Focus on actionable strategies, not just inspiration. Competition Structure Annual national competition with 2,500–3,000 applications. Categories include HBCU founders, national finalists, top prize winners, and people’s choice. Process: Applications → 250 semifinalists → 3-month cohort → Top 20–25 awarded funding. Challenges & Advice Many entrepreneurs fail due to rushed applications and lack of preparation. Success requires persistence: “Apply again” if you fail. Building a team is essential—Black Ambition does not invest in solopreneurs. Impact on Black Women Fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs but often limited by resources. Need to shift from solopreneurship to team-building for scalability. Pharrell’s Motivation Believes in democratizing opportunity. Inspired by those who invested in him early in his career. Goal: Close wealth and opportunity gaps quickly—“Wealth has a need for speed.” How to Get Involved Visit blackambitionprize.com and join the newsletter for alerts and resources. Past winners share insights in info sessions. Notable Quotes On closing gaps:“People are too comfortable wasting the time of Black entrepreneurs with misaligned resources and low vibrational mentorship.” On persistence:“If it doesn’t work on you in that moment, it works for you in that moment. Either way, it works.” On Pharrell’s vision:“Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” On entrepreneurship mindset:“We have to start enjoying the process that molds us, not just say, ‘I didn’t make it, I’m upset.’” On Black women entrepreneurs:“They’re the fastest growing, but largely solopreneurs. We need them to think about building teams.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Felecia Hatcher. Purpose of the Interview To spotlight Black Ambition, a national initiative founded by Pharrell Williams that funds and mentors Black and Brown entrepreneurs. To promote the upcoming Black Ambition Demo Day and Fundable Founders Forum in Miami. To inspire entrepreneurs by sharing insights on scaling businesses, accessing resources, and building wealth. Key Takeaways About Black Ambition Founded by Pharrell Williams to close the opportunity gap for Black and Hispanic entrepreneurs. Has invested in 131 companies over five years. Provides capital, mentorship, and holistic support (including mental health). Event Details Demo Day (Nov 14): Entrepreneurs pitch and receive funding. Fundable Founders Forum (Nov 15): Masterclasses with industry leaders like Steve Stoute, Nancy Twine, and Linda Clemens. Focus on actionable strategies, not just inspiration. Competition Structure Annual national competition with 2,500–3,000 applications. Categories include HBCU founders, national finalists, top prize winners, and people’s choice. Process: Applications → 250 semifinalists → 3-month cohort → Top 20–25 awarded funding. Challenges & Advice Many entrepreneurs fail due to rushed applications and lack of preparation. Success requires persistence: “Apply again” if you fail. Building a team is essential—Black Ambition does not invest in solopreneurs. Impact on Black Women Fastest-growing group of entrepreneurs but often limited by resources. Need to shift from solopreneurship to team-building for scalability. Pharrell’s Motivation Believes in democratizing opportunity. Inspired by those who invested in him early in his career. Goal: Close wealth and opportunity gaps quickly—“Wealth has a need for speed.” How to Get Involved Visit blackambitionprize.com and join the newsletter for alerts and resources. Past winners share insights in info sessions. Notable Quotes On closing gaps:“People are too comfortable wasting the time of Black entrepreneurs with misaligned resources and low vibrational mentorship.” On persistence:“If it doesn’t work on you in that moment, it works for you in that moment. Either way, it works.” On Pharrell’s vision:“Talent is not equally distributed by zip code, but opportunity can be.” On entrepreneurship mindset:“We have to start enjoying the process that molds us, not just say, ‘I didn’t make it, I’m upset.’” On Black women entrepreneurs:“They’re the fastest growing, but largely solopreneurs. We need them to think about building teams.” #SHMS #STRAW #BESTSteve Harvey Morning Show Online: http://www.steveharveyfm.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
More than twenty thousand Hispanic Americans served in the Civil War. When Cuban-born Loreta Velázquez's husband would not allow her to join him on the battlefield, she assumed the role of First Lieutenant Harry T. Buford to be near him. Philip Bazaar, born in Chile, was awarded the Medal of Honor for his courageous exploits during the assault of Fort Fisher. The spying efforts of Floridian Maria Dolores Sánchez and her two sisters led to a Union defeat at the Battle of Horse Landing. Delving into the lives of these individuals, historian A.J. Schenkman, author of Hispanic Americans of the Civil War, published by the History Press in 2025, uncovers this often-overlooked aspect of Civil War history. Hispanic soldiers came from different countries. Mexico had declared its independence from Spain in 1821 and later abolished slavery in 1837. Some soldiers and sailors traced their families to Cuba and Puerto Rico, which were still part of Spain. Or from Spain itself or its other colonies. In this episode, Schenkman uncovers a bombshell story about New Haven's Augusto Rodríguez, the first known Civil War soldier from Puerto Rico. When this story was published in the Summer 2025 issue of Connecticut Explored magazine, the phone started to ring off the hook. Television news channels and newspapers quickly picked up this remarkable story. Grating the Nutmeg has covered the courageous Puerto Rican men of the 65th regiment founded in 1899 when Puerto Rico became a United States territory in episode #184 but not someone this early in our military history. A. J. Schenkman is a New York-based writer. He is a social studies teacher in Ulster County, New York, and a former municipal historian. Schenkman is also author of several books about local, regional, and national history. He currently writes for Litchfield and Dutchess Magazines, as well as the Shawangunk Journal. To contact A.J. Schenkman, visit his website at https://www.ajschenkman.com/ To subscribe to Connecticut Explored, the magazine of Connecticut history, visit https://simplecirc.com/subscribe/connecticut-explored To watch Connecticut's Hidden Gems on YouTube, visit https://www.ctpublic.org/watch/local-programming/connecticut-hidden-gems ------------------------------------- This episode of Grating the Nutmeg was produced by Mary Donohue and engineered by Patrick O'Sullivan at highwattagemedia.com/ Follow GTN on our socials-Facebook, Instagram, Threads, and BlueSky. Follow executive producer Mary Donohue on Facebook and Instagram at West Hartford Town Historian. Join us in two weeks for our next episode of Grating the Nutmeg, the podcast of Connecticut history. Thank you for listening!
This Day in Legal History: Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. MahonOn this day in legal history, November 14, 1922, the Supreme Court heard arguments in Pennsylvania Coal Co. v. Mahon, a foundational case in American property law. At issue was a Pennsylvania statute—the Kohler Act—that prohibited coal mining beneath certain structures to prevent surface subsidence. The Pennsylvania Coal Company had previously sold the surface rights to a parcel of land but retained the right to mine the coal beneath. When the state blocked their ability to do so, the company sued, arguing that the law had effectively stripped them of valuable property rights without compensation. The case reached the Supreme Court, where Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr. delivered the majority opinion.In his decision, Holmes introduced the now-famous principle that “while property may be regulated to a certain extent, if regulation goes too far it will be recognized as a taking.” This line marked the birth of the regulatory takings doctrine, which holds that government actions short of full appropriation can still require just compensation under the Fifth Amendment. Holmes emphasized that the economic impact of a regulation on the property owner must be weighed, not just the public interest it serves. In this case, the regulation was deemed too burdensome to be considered a mere exercise of police power.The Court sided with the coal company, holding that the Kohler Act, as applied, amounted to an unconstitutional taking. The dissent, penned by Justice Brandeis, warned against undermining states' ability to protect public welfare. Despite being a 5–4 decision, Mahon has had lasting influence on land use, zoning, and environmental regulation. It reframed the boundaries between public regulation and private rights, signaling that not all public-interest laws are immune from constitutional scrutiny. Today, Mahon remains a cornerstone case for litigants challenging regulations that significantly diminish property value.A Texas judge is set to hear arguments on Attorney General Ken Paxton's request to block Kenvue from issuing a $398 million dividend and from marketing Tylenol as safe during pregnancy. Paxton sued Kenvue in October, accusing the company of hiding risks linked to prenatal Tylenol use, including autism and ADHD—a claim not supported by the broader medical community. The lawsuit follows public comments by Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. promoting the same unproven theory. Kenvue and Johnson & Johnson, which previously owned Tylenol, maintain the drug's safety and argue the state has no authority to interfere in federal drug regulation or corporate dividends.The companies also say the dividend will not impair Kenvue's solvency and warn that Paxton's effort could undermine both the First Amendment and the credibility of Texas courts. Paxton, however, argues that the public interest justifies intervention, citing potential future liabilities from Tylenol and talc-related lawsuits. He contends that misleading commercial speech can be regulated, and that the dividend should be halted to preserve cash in the face of those risks. The case could have broader implications, particularly for Kimberly-Clark's $40 billion acquisition of Kenvue, announced shortly after the lawsuit. Kenvue has vowed to appeal any injunction.Judge to weigh if Texas AG can block Kenvue dividend over Tylenol claims | ReutersSierra Leone has reached a tentative settlement with U.S. law firm Jenner & Block to resolve a dispute over $8.1 million in unpaid legal fees. The law firm sued the West African nation in 2022, claiming it was still owed money for representing Sierra Leone in a high-stakes case against Gerald International Ltd., which had sought $1.8 billion in damages over an iron ore export ban. Jenner argued the legal work was more extensive than initially expected and said it had only been paid $3.6 million by the end of 2021.Sierra Leone pushed back, disputing the existence of a valid contract and asserting that no further payments were owed. The country also tried to claim sovereign immunity, but a federal judge rejected those arguments in January, allowing the lawsuit to proceed. U.S. Magistrate Judge G. Michael Harvey announced the settlement in principle last week, although specific terms were not disclosed. Neither party has commented publicly on the resolution.Sierra Leone, law firm Jenner & Block reach settlement over $8 million legal tab | ReutersMcDermott Will & Emery has become the first major U.S. law firm to publicly confirm that it is considering private equity investment, signaling a potential shift in how Big Law might operate. The firm's chairman acknowledged preliminary talks with outside investors, a move that stunned the legal industry, where non-lawyer ownership has long been resisted due to ethical and regulatory restrictions. McDermott is reportedly exploring a structure that would separate its legal services from administrative operations by creating a managed service organization (MSO) owned by outside investors, allowing the firm to raise capital without violating professional conduct rules.This model has gained traction among smaller firms, but McDermott's adoption could legitimize the MSO approach for large firms. Proponents argue it would free lawyers to focus on client work while upgrading support systems through external funding. Critics caution that it involves relinquishing control of critical firm functions and raises concerns about maintaining ethical standards, particularly regarding fee-sharing with non-lawyers. While still early, industry experts say other firms are beginning to explore similar paths to stay competitive, especially in jurisdictions like Arizona that allow non-lawyer ownership.McDermott's Outside Investor Talks Augur Big Law TransformationThe Trump administration has filed suit against California over its recently approved congressional redistricting maps, which were adopted through a ballot initiative known as Proposition 50. The measure, passed by voters last week, allows temporary use of new district lines that could give Democrats up to five additional U.S. House seats. The Justice Department joined a lawsuit initially filed by the California Republican Party and several voters, alleging that the redistricting plan was racially motivated and unconstitutional.U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi called the maps a “brazen power grab,” accusing California of using race to unlawfully boost Hispanic voting power. California Governor Gavin Newsom dismissed the lawsuit, framing it as retaliation for California's resistance to Trump's broader political agenda. Newsom also argued that the new maps are a necessary corrective to Republican-led gerrymandering efforts, like those in Texas, where civil rights groups have sued over alleged dilution of minority voting power.The lawsuit claims California's map violates the U.S. Constitution by improperly using race in the redistricting process. The outcome could impact the balance of power in the House and add fuel to ongoing legal battles over partisan and racial gerrymandering nationwide.Trump administration sues California over new redistricting maps | ReutersThis week's closing theme is by Ludwig van Beethoven, a composer of some note.This week's closing theme is the first movement of Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 – I. Allegro vivace e con brio, a work that balances classical clarity with Beethoven's unmistakable wit and rhythmic drive. Composed in 1812 during a period of personal turmoil, the Eighth is often described as a cheerful outlier among his symphonies, compact and effervescent despite being written amid deteriorating health and emotional strain. It was premiered in 1814, but it was a revival performance on November 14, 1814, in Vienna that helped solidify its reputation and gave the public a second opportunity to appreciate its lightness and humor in contrast to the more dramatic works surrounding it.Unlike the grand scale of the Seventh or Ninth, the Eighth is shorter and more classical in form, often drawing comparisons to Haydn in its wit and economy. Yet Beethoven infuses it with his unique voice—syncopations, dynamic extremes, and abrupt harmonic shifts abound, particularly in the first movement. The Allegro vivace e con brio opens with a bold, playful theme, tossing melodic fragments between the orchestra with cheerful assertiveness. It's less stormy than many of Beethoven's first movements, but no less commanding.Critics at the time were puzzled by the symphony's restraint and humor, expecting more overt heroism from Beethoven. But modern listeners often recognize the Eighth as a masterwork of compression and invention. The first movement in particular plays with rhythmic momentum, frequently disrupting expectations just as they form. There's a confidence in its restraint, a knowing smile behind the forceful accents and offbeat rhythms. It's music that's both technically impressive and viscerally enjoyable, which is perhaps why Beethoven held it in especially high regard.As we close out the week, we leave you with that November 14 revival spirit—a reminder that even a “little Symphony” can land with enduring force.Without further ado, Ludwig van Beethoven's Symphony No. 8 in F Major, Op. 93 – I. Allegro vivace e con brio, enjoy! This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
Welcome to Let 's Speak Spanish Podcast! Our host, Juanjo (IG: www.instagram.com/juanjo_oj) presents a new podcast about Hispanic culture. In this new and exciting series "Cultura conJuanjo", we will guide you through different aspects of our culture according to our teaching method - 24 Level System to Spanish Fluency®. We will talk about typical food, History and Art. Are you unsure of your Spanish level? No problem, take our FREE level test here: letsspeakspanish.com/spanish-level-test/ If you're interested in taking your Spanish to the next level we have created a totally unique COMBI Course! The course includes interactive exercises, a community forum, and teacher support. You can combine it with private lessons and practice your speaking skills. Find more info here: letsspeakspanish.com/online/combi-course/ Now you know quite a bit! Ahora disfruta de Cultura con Juanjo y ¡hasta la próxima! SpanishPodcastSpanishPodcast24LevelSystemToSpanishFluencyFreeSpanishNativeSpanishSpeakersSpanishClassSpanishCourseSpanishLearningSpanishLanguageHablemosEspañolFreeSpanishCourseSpanishForBeginnersLanguajeLearningLearnSpanish
(WATCH THIS EPISODE ON YOUTUBE) The State of Connecticut charged Teresa Beatty $249 per day, every day, while she was in prison for a minor drug offense from 2000 to 2002—But she wouldn't discover this until 20 years later. When her mother died in 2020, the State of Connecticut filed a notice in probate court demanding approximately 35%—over $83,000—of Beatty's inheritance. And it was perfectly legal. In fact, at least 45 states in America force you to pay (literally) for the privilege of being imprisoned in a country with one of the highest incarceration rates in the world... This is Beatty v. Lamont (2022), State v. Richey (2019), and "Pay-To-Stay" laws. Links Captive Money Lab: "Pay-to-stay laws keep a person incarcerated long after their prison term ends." Pay To Stay June 2025 Report, Campaign Zero Research & Policy Brief: "This report takes an in-depth look at pay-to-stay fee policies and practices of charging adults and youths held in jails, prisons, and youth residential facilities for the costs of their incarceration, including medical fees and expenses for room & board." The "Damaged" State v. the "Willful" Nonpayer: Pay-to-Stay and the Social Construction of Damage, Harm, and Moral Responsibility in a Rent-Seeking Society (2022) (Russell Sage Foundation Journal of the Social Sciences) *** CLICK HERE to PREORDER Reb's book: The Book They Throw At You—A Sarcastic Lawyer's Guide* To The Unholy Chaos of Our Legal System, *God No, Not Actual Legal Advice *** Follow @RebuttalPod on Instagram and Twitter! Follow @Rebmasel on TikTok, Instagram, and Twitter! *** 0:00 - Intro 00:10 - CASES BEGIN 10:10 - What is "Pay-to-Stay"? 18:16 - States say it teaches WHAT?! 19:22 - DOES THIS EVEN HELP "TAXPAYERS"? 24:19 - SPOILER: For-profit prisons is a bad idea 28:51 - Who shoulders this burden? Black, Hispanic, the poor 33:46 - PRISONS: DELIBERATE POVERTY AND FORCED LABOR 37:41 - Incarcerated people are forced to work 42:18 - Unsafe work conditions 43:20 - The South = Highest rate in entire world 44:17 - THESE NUMBERS ARE INSANE. 45:00 - Prison Banking 46:45 - Recent accounts from incarcerated people from Oct 2025 49:48 - Captive Money Lab Research: THE IMPACTS OF PAY-TO-STAY LAWS!!! 52:13 - Reb's Rebuttal Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this week’s episode, Jennifer welcomes Jaclyn Corriveau, a dedicated foster parent, court advocate with CASA Boston, and passionate supporter of vulnerable children in Massachusetts. Jaclyn has opened her heart and home to teens in the foster care system and has firsthand experience with the challenges facing both children and the system meant to protect them. A single woman with a strong record of public service and advocacy, Jaclyn now dedicates her energy to CASA Boston, supporting kids who are caught in the bureaucracy of state care, while promoting community engagement as a solution to systemic failures. Jennifer and Jaclyn dive into the alarming issue of missing children in Massachusetts, spotlighted by the Boston Globe’s “Lost Children of Massachusetts” article. They unpack shocking statistics about kids, particularly teenagers, who go missing from state care every year and examine the disproportionate impact on minority populations. The conversation confronts the failures of the system, the lack of mental health and social work resources, and the real dangers faced by runaway youth, including higher risks of drug abuse and sex trafficking. Jaclyn offers personal insight on why so many teens run, from lack of trust to being overwhelmed by a system stacked against them. They explore the necessity for immediate and preventative reforms, emphasize the importance of funding and volunteers, and encourage listeners to become part of the solution. “We have too many kids in the system, and we could have prevented a lot of it by giving resources to families that really needed it.” ~Jaclyn Corriveau This week on Political Contessa: 600 children go missing from Massachusetts state care each year One in seven teens in state care will run away Disproportionate representation of Hispanic and Black youth among runaways Direct links between missing foster youth and sex trafficking Department of Children and Families is critically underfunded and understaffed Mental health and trust issues are major factors in teens running away Preventative family support programs are essential to stop removals before they start Volunteering with CASA and fostering can be life-changing for kids and advocates alike Connect with Jaclyn Corriveau and Mentioned Resources: CASA Boston Volunteer information The Wonder Fund – Supports children in DCF care Boston Globe “Lost Children of Massachusetts” Awaken Your Inner Political Contessa Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Political Contessa. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts. Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google Podcasts Be sure to share your favorite episodes on social media. And if you’ve ever considered running for office – or know a woman who should – head over to politicalcontessa.com to grab my quick guide, Secrets from the Campaign Trail. It will show you five signs to tell you you’re ready to enter the political arena. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Send us a textIn this episode Dr. Murali Premkumar (Texas Children's) presents an Explore/CHNC analysis of stricture formation after surgical NEC using 2010–2024 CHND data (2,411 surgical NEC infants). Overall CHNC stricture incidence ≈31% with marked inter-center variability (adjusted center rates ~24–38%). Multivariable analysis identified lower gestational age and stoma/laparotomy as associated with higher stricture risk, while initial peritoneal drainage associated with lower risk; Hispanic ethnicity showed lower unadjusted risk. A predictive model yielded AUC 0.67, highlighting missing variables (antibiotic duration, feeding practices). Practical implications: use these benchmarks to counsel families, generate hypotheses, and target QI by studying low-risk centers.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!
Send us a textThis episode features Dr. Sofia Isabel Perazzo (Children's National Hospital) and Dr. Rakesh Rao (St. Louis Children's Hospital) discussing a CHNC Explore analysis of intestinal stricture formation following surgical necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). Using 15 years of CHND data, they examined over 2,400 surgical NEC cases, finding an overall stricture incidence of about 31%, with striking inter-center variability (24–38%). Lower gestational age, stoma creation, and combined drainage-laparotomy increased risk, while peritoneal drainage was protective. Hispanic ethnicity was associated with lower risk. Although their predictive model (AUC 0.67) was modest, the findings offer valuable benchmarks for parent counseling, quality improvement, and hypothesis generation.Support the showAs always, feel free to send us questions, comments, or suggestions to our email: nicupodcast@gmail.com. You can also contact the show through Instagram or Twitter, @nicupodcast. Or contact Ben and Daphna directly via their Twitter profiles: @drnicu and @doctordaphnamd. The papers discussed in today's episode are listed and timestamped on the webpage linked below. Enjoy!
There's no single fix to closing gaps in health care outcomes, says Dr. Maureen Bell, physician director of community impact at Vituity, where she leads efforts to identify and eliminate health disparities. “There are multiple things that we have to work on,” Bell says, including increasing diversity in the healthcare workforce and educating providers on strategies for providing equitable care and considering the “whole patient.” Bell spoke with Movement Is Life's Dr. Joyce Knestrick about how systemic bias, lack of representation, and community barriers shape the care patients receive. She said inequities persist because too often, health systems focus narrowly on medical interventions while overlooking social factors — such as affordability, access, transportation, and the environments in which people live. The 2025 Movement Is Life Annual Summit will take place on Friday, Nov. 14, 2025, in Washington, DC. This year's theme is “Combating Health Disparities: The Power of Movement in Community.” Registration is now open. Visit movementislifecommunity.org for more information. Never miss an episode – subscribe to The Health Disparities podcast from Movement Is Life on Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts
This one hits where it hurts: the living room. We dig into how money actually moves in multi-generational, first-gen Hispanic households during the holidays when everyone has an opinion and nobody wants to say the quiet part out loud. Daniela Molina joins me to cut through the noise with straight talk on culture, pressure, and breaking money taboos. We start with reality. Different generations carry different money scripts, and when the saver, the spender, and the “I don't even know” all live under one roof, small choices turn into family politics. Daniela lays out how to start real conversations without shaming your elders, how to share what you're learning without posturing, and how to reframe the holidays so love is the priority—not debt. Then we torch a few lazy hot takes. “Cut off your family to get ahead” sounds bold online, but it ignores culture and context. “Debt is always bad” is just wrong. We separate clickbait from facts and talk about how to consume media like an adult: verify sources, look for methodology, and stop outsourcing your brain to headlines. We also get tactical: setting boundaries when relatives hit you up for cash, protecting your personal life if you work in media or client-facing roles, and expanding your reach with bilingual content—even if you don't speak Spanish—by partnering, translating key one-pagers, and focusing on genuinely useful advice. Holiday season is when budgets blow up and resentment festers. Not this year. Listen in, get your plan tight, and keep your dignity intact. Full video here: https://youtu.be/IU23V53K2fAAs always we ask you to comment, DM, whatever it takes to have a conversation to help you take the next step in your journey, reach out on any platform!Twitter, FaceBook, Instagram, Tiktok, LinkedinDISCLOSURE: Awards and rankings by third parties are not indicative of future performance or client investment success. Past performance does not guarantee future results. All investment strategies carry profit/loss potential and cannot eliminate investment risks. Information discussed may not reflect current positions/recommendations. While believed accurate, Black Mammoth does not guarantee information accuracy. This broadcast is not a solicitation for securities transactions or personalized investment advice. Tax/estate planning information is general - consult professionals for specific situations. Full disclosures at www.blackmammoth.com.
On this episode of the RAISE Podcast, Brent hosts Karl Miller Lugo, Vice President for Advancement and Alumni Engagement at The University of Texas at San Antonio.Karl shares his journey from Puerto Rico to rural Kentucky, where he was a Breckenridge County High School Tiger, class president, and deeply involved student who later followed a family path to Western Kentucky University. There, an eighth-grade camp visit, multiple family connections, and a powerful student ambassador experience as a “Spirit Master” opened his eyes to advancement and the power of donor relationships.He describes starting his career in admissions at Lindsay Wilson College, where the president reminded him that 75% of the institution's income came through his office. As a twenty-two-year-old “green as grass,” he learned relationship-based recruitment, drove hours to personally pick up prospective students for campus visits, and spent long evenings on the phone—lessons in resilience, fit, and mission that still shape his work.Karl then moves from admissions to development, back to his alma mater for major gifts, into a ten-year run at UT Austin, and later into consulting with BWF, which he calls his “PhD work in the field.” Today, at UTSA, he leads advancement and alumni engagement for a growing, research-intensive, Hispanic serving institution focused on access, success, and transformational impact in San Antonio and beyond.
Send us a textA classroom can be a launchpad for climate action when reading meets real life. We sit down with Miami-area educator Catherine Manfra to explore how English language arts becomes a powerful space for climate literacy, creative expression, and student agency—especially in a region living with hurricanes, sea-level rise, and rapid development at the edge of the Everglades.Catherine walks us through her Earth Day unit anchored by Hope Jahren's The Story of More and climate-focused poetry, showing how accessible science writing invites teens into complex topics without overwhelming them. From lunchroom showcases to one-minute PSAs, her students translate facts into story, practice tight writing and media literacy, and share concrete steps that counter defeatism. We also unpack how giving students information and choice sparks deeper research, community involvement, and everyday action.Beyond the classroom, we highlight the Stories-To-Live-By collective, a statewide network of teachers and researchers crafting place-based, multimodal approaches to climate education while navigating book bans and shifting policies. Catherine shares how the group's workshops and shared resources build confidence. She also talks about how the Fairchild Challenge debate strengthens ELA standards, STEM integration, and civic discourse by asking students to argue multiple sides of timely environmental issues. It's a hopeful blueprint for educators who want rigorous, inclusive climate literacies that prepare young people for a just, livable future.If this conversation resonates, follow the show, share it with a colleague, and leave a review with your favorite climate literacy text or project idea. Your feedback helps us bring more teacher-tested practices to more classrooms.Catherine is a Florida native. Born in Hialeah, a suburb of Miami with a predominantly Hispanic community, she now lives in the Kendall area just south of Miami. She has seen Miami-Dade County continue to expand westward since her childhood, including encroachment on the Florida Everglades. The Florida Everglades are ecologically significant in their role as a subtropical wilderness, a habitat for many threatened and endangered species, and a provider of flood control, water filtration, and freshwater supply for millions of people. She became a part of the Stories-To-Live-By project by answering an initial online survey of teachers who incorporate environmental topics into their curriculum. After teaching all levels of high school English in public schools in Miami-Dade County for 22 years, Catherine now teaches at Palmer Trinity School, an independent private school. Additionally, Catherine is a part of the Junior League of Miami, a women's group that serves and focuses on women's and children's issues in the community from education to safety. To cite this episode: Persohn, L. (Host). (2025, Oct 14). A Stories-To-Live-By Conversation with Catherine Manfra. (Season 6, No. 4) [Audio podcast episode]. In Classroom Caffeine Podcast series. https://www.classroomcaffeine.com/guests. DOI: 10.5240/33A8-951D-21CD-B5CE-9F8A-BConnect with Classroom Caffeine at www.classroomcaffeine.com or on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
This week on Golf & Politics, Matt Parker and Rob Ellsworth break down key takeaways from statewide races across the U.S., including what Democrats' strong night in Virginia and New Jersey means heading into 2026. They're joined by Republican pollster John Rogers and Democratic lobbyist Brad Cheney to unpack what happened, why it happened, and what both parties should panic about (or celebrate).
Top headlines for Monday, November 10, 2025In this episode, we explore how deeper engagement with scripture is linked to more generous and positive social behavior. We also examine the National Association of Evangelicals' call for the Trump administration to reconsider its refugee admission cuts. Plus, we share five key takeaways from the Fox News special “Erika Kirk: In Her Own Words.” 00:11 5 highlights from Erika Kirk's Fox News interview00:59 Bible engagement impacts tithing, social interaction and views01:49 Protestant group complains about King Charles III's papal service02:35 Evangelical org. urges Trump to reconsider refugee cuts03:28 Princeton University facing civil rights complaint over bathrooms04:17 Anti-Israel agitators disrupt Christian, Jewish worship services05:08 1,000 Evangelicals gather at Hispanic church for 'Bless Israel'Subscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsBible engagement impacts tithing, social interaction and views | U.S.Protestant group complains about King Charles III's papal service | WorldEvangelical org. urges Trump to reconsider refugee cuts | PoliticsPrinceton University facing civil rights complaint over bathrooms | EducationAnti-Israel agitators disrupt Christian, Jewish worship services | U.S.1,000 Evangelicals gather at Hispanic church for 'Bless Israel' | U.S.5 highlights from Erika Kirk's Fox News interview | Politics
In this episode of the Maverick Podcast Juan Morales and Alex Rodriguez discuss the journey of founding Enoon Café, a Hispanic-themed coffee shop aimed at creating a welcoming community hub. They share their backgrounds, the inspiration behind the cafe, and their vision for a third space that fosters connection and creativity. The conversation delves into the challenges of differentiating in a saturated market, the importance of brand identity, and the role of technology in their business operations. They also emphasize community engagement, the significance of hands-on involvement in building the cafe, and their commitment to giving back.Enoon Café:https://enooncafe.comhttps://www.instagram.com/enooncafeokchttps://www.tiktok.com/@enoon.cafe.okcMaverick Podcast:
Women and Stroke: Recovery, Prevention and Health Equity In this episode of "Stronger After Stroke," host Rosa Hart, BSN, R.N., SCRN, talks with Tamika Burrus, M.D., a stroke neurology specialist, about how stroke uniquely affects women. Together, they explore critical differences in how women respond to stroke treatments, such as thrombolytics (alteplase and tenecteplase) and mechanical thrombectomy, why recovery can look different for women, and what steps health care systems can take to close the gender gap in stroke outcomes. Dr. Burrus shares insights on physical, cognitive and emotional recovery challenges that women often face after stroke. The conversation also highlights disparities in stroke rehabilitation access, follow-up care and stroke prevention — particularly among Black and Hispanic women, who face a higher risk. Listeners will gain practical takeaways on how women can reduce their stroke risk through lifestyle changes, the importance of early screening by primary care and OB/GYN providers, and how health care professionals can improve outcomes through education, advocacy and equitable care. In this episode, you will learn: How estrogen impacts the cardiovascular system The unique physical, cognitive and emotional recovery challenges women face after stroke Disparities in access to rehabilitation and follow-up care for women compared with men Lifestyle changes that can significantly reduce stroke risk for women at any age How racial and ethnic disparities affect stroke risk among Black and Hispanic women The role of primary care and OB/GYN providers in early stroke risk screening Common misconceptions about stroke in women The most important next steps for women recovering from stroke How nurses and health care professionals can improve stroke outcomes and equity Key takeaway:Women experience stroke differently — biologically, socially and systemically. Improving prevention, early detection and equitable access to care can help save lives and support stronger recoveries. About our guest:Tamika M. Burrus, M.D., is a stroke neurologist with Norton Neuroscience Institute. Dr. Burrus earned her medical degree from the University of Iowa in Iowa City. She completed her residency in neurology at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and a fellowship in vascular neurology at the University of California, San Francisco. She is a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and co-author on several national guidelines for the American Academy of Neurology and the American Heart Association. Dr. Burrus believes it is important to ensure that patients feel as if their interaction is a partnership. She strives to help her patients understand their brain and spine and to collaborate with her regarding the best treatment plan for them. She has specialized expertise in telemedicine and was one of the early adopters in the field of teleneurology. Dr. Burrus is a Louisville native. In her spare time, she enjoys traveling and has visited 44 U.S. states and numerous countries outside North America. Dr. Burrus also likes cooking, art and philanthropic endeavors. Want more inspiring stories and real-life resources? Subscribe and share "Stronger After Stroke" with someone who needs a little extra support navigating life after stroke. For more support after stroke, check out the programs available online and in person through Norton Neuroscience Institute Resource Centers: https://nortonhealthcare.com/services-and-conditions/neurosciences/patient-resources/resource-center/ If you enjoyed this podcast, listen to Norton Healthcare's "MedChat" podcast, available in your favorite podcast app. "MedChat" provides continuing medical education on the go and is targeted toward physicians and clinicians. Norton Healthcare, a not-for-profit health care system, is a leader in serving adult and pediatric patients throughout Greater Louisville, Southern Indiana, the commonwealth of Kentucky and beyond. A strong research program provides access to clinical trials in a multitude of areas. More information about Norton Healthcare is available at NortonHealthcare.com. Date of original release: Nov. 10, 2025
Episode 77 Your Hands on the Wheel: Rose Cano Teaches Us How Stories Drive Healthcare On this episode host Raj Sundar explores the powerful intersection of healthcare and the arts with guest, Rose Cano—a Spanish medical interpreter, playwright, and cultural mediator specializing in type 2 diabetes care for Spanish-speaking patients. They dive into Rose's journey from theater to medicine, her advocacy for narrative medicine, and her experiences working in Harborview Medical Center's clinics serving diverse communities, including those in Pioneer Square. The conversation unpacks terminology used for Spanish-speaking communities ("Hispanic," "Latino," "Latinx"), emphasizes the importance of understanding patient backgrounds, and shines a light on communication barriers in healthcare. Rose shares creative metaphors and practical strategies for empowering patients and improving self-management for chronic diseases, all while highlighting equity, prevention, and the lived realities of those navigating both healthcare and cultural systems. Find all of our network podcasts on your favorite podcast platforms and be sure to subscribe and like us. Learn more at www.healthcarenowradio.com/listen
THE TRUMP Administration is expanding its deportation efforts, leading to protests across the country. In Miami, where a majority of residents are Hispanic, a new campaign is seeking change from Republican members of Congress who -- so far-- have largely supported the crackdown. Our guests are Michael Putney, formerly of WPLG-TV Channel 10, and Leticia Callava, a former anchor for Univison, who tell us why they are getting involved on the ICE crackdown issue. Send us a textSupport the showSubscribe to the Key Biscayne Independent today
Trump took it on the chin in Tuesday's elections, SCOTUS sounds skeptical about his tariffs, and his plan to 'gerry-rig' the midterms looks like it is slipping away—but he is still the most powerful president since FDR. And murmurs about a lame duck may prompt him to take even more extreme actions. Plus, the still infuriating inability to hold Trump accountable for trying to steal the 2020 election, and the long-term damage he has done to the DOJ. Carol Leonnig and JVL join Tim Miller. show notes Carol's new book, "Injustice" on the DOJ, Merrick Garland, and the Jack Smith investigations JVL's Wednesday Triad on Hispanic voters and 2028 Tim's 'Bulwark Take' with Rep. Pat Ryan on sports blackouts Get 20% off your DeleteMe plan when you go to joindeleteme.com/BULWARK and use promo code BULWARK at checkout.
After a big win, James and Al explain why the Democrats outperformed in the off-season elections, focusing on the declining affordability of life under Trump, his anti-democratic actions, and the desire for change in the electorate. Then, they look at the implications for the upcoming national elections, the growing headwinds to MAGA and Republican rule, and the potential to increase the share of the Hispanic vote. They also examine the impact of statewide court decisions, the effects of redistricting following California's Proposition 50, and the state of international relations, with a focus on Israel. Email your questions to James and Al at politicswarroom@gmail.com or tweet them to @politicon. Make sure to include your city– we love to hear where you're from! More from James and Al: Get text updates from Politics War Room and Politicon. Watch Politics War Room & James Carville Explains on YouTube @PoliticsWarRoomOfficial James Carville & Al Hunt have launched the Politics War Room Substack Get updates and some great behind-the-scenes content from the documentary CARVILLE: WINNING IS EVERYTHING, STUPID by following James on X @jamescarville and his new TikTok @realjamescarville Check Out Andrew Zucker's New Politicon Podcast: The Golden Age Get More From This Week's Guest: Jim Gerstein: GBAO Strategies Please Support Our Sponsors: Naked Wines: To get 6 bottles of wine for $39.99, head to nakedwines.com/warroom and use code WARROOM for both the code and password. Green Chef: Get 50% off your 1st month, then 20% off for 2 months with free shipping when you use code 50WARROOM at greenchef.com/50warroom
We've got a serious problem...The "higher" you climb on the career ladder, the further removed you get from the actual discipline of design.Unfortunately, it's a story I hear surprisingly often. A design professionals finally gets that hard-earned seat at the table, and almost immediately, the pressure to conform kicks in.They start to feel like they have to trade their unique perspective for a corporate persona, leaving their design identity, the very thing that got them there in the first place, at the door.Our guest this week, Jose Coronado, shares a personal story that actually goes right to the heart of this issue.When he first moved to the U.S. he consciously separated his professional life from his Hispanic background in an effort to belong and be seen.The shift only came years later, after he organized a panel for Hispanic Heritage Month. The feedback he received hit him hard. People told him, "Jose, thank you for doing this. I have never seen myself reflected in my future as a potential leader in the design field". That experience was the moment he realized the power of bringing our "whole self" to work, and the danger of hiding parts of our identity.So in this episode, we explore this identity crisis. How do you evolve into a business leader without abandoning your design soul? And I can already share that it's not about renouncing your craft, but rather enriching it with new layers.It's about learning to navigate the politics and negotiations of an organization while still proudly carrying the flag for design.If you feel trapped between the design professional you are and the leader you're expected to be, this one will surely resonate.What I loved about this conversation is the nuance it brings. I'm sure you've heard that "designers need to speak business" but what's often missing is the crucial second half of that advice, we must do it with our design expertise, identity, and skills. Business speak should enrich design, not replace it.Enjoy the conversation and keep making a positive impact!~ Marc--- [ 1. GUIDE ] --- 00:00 Welcome to Episode 24004:00 The great shift06:00 The catalyst08:00 Design Leadership and Why We Have to Talk About It09:30 Design's Growing Pains12:00 3 Levels of Leadership 13:00 Craftsmanship, Stagemanship, and Statesmanship16:00 Mastering Stagemanship: 17:45 What we're doing wrong20:00 Developing Business Fluency22:00 Understanding the context26:30 Low-Effort Ways to Gain Business Knowledge33:00 The Challenge of Invisibility35:00 Patience vs. Incompetence37:45 Building Trust39:00 The Design Measurement Problem41:00 Tangibility of Impact44:00 Navigating conversations like that46:45 Finance Conversations48:00 Connecting Process, Service Improvement, and Design51:45 Internal Struggle and Mindset Evolution55:00 Embracing out identity57:30 Maintaining Connection to the Craft59:00 Deliver in commitment1:01:00 Question to ponder --- [ 2. LINKS ] --- https://www.linkedin.com/in/josecoronado/ --- [ 3. CIRCLE ] --- Join our private community for in-house service design professionals. https://servicedesignshow.com/circle[4. FIND THE SHOW ON]Youtube ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/240-youtubeSpotify ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/240-spotifyApple ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/240-appleSnipd ~ https://go.servicedesignshow.com/240-snipd
This Day in Legal History: John Jay First SCOTUSOn November 6, 1789, John Jay was sworn in as the first Chief Justice of the United States, marking a foundational moment in the development of the federal judiciary. Appointed by President George Washington, Jay was a prominent figure in the American founding, having co-authored The Federalist Papers and served as President of the Continental Congress. His confirmation by the Senate came just weeks after the Judiciary Act of 1789 formally established the structure of the federal court system, including the Supreme Court. At the time of his appointment, the Court held limited power and prestige, lacking even a permanent home or a defined role within the balance of government.Jay's tenure as Chief Justice lasted from 1789 to 1795 and was characterized more by circuit riding—traveling to preside over lower federal courts—than by Supreme Court rulings. Nonetheless, he helped lay the procedural and institutional groundwork for the Court's future authority. One of his few significant decisions came in Chisholm v. Georgia (1793), which asserted that states could be sued in federal court, a holding that was quickly overturned by the Eleventh Amendment. Jay also took on diplomatic duties, most notably negotiating the controversial Jay Treaty with Great Britain in 1794, which aimed to resolve lingering tensions from the Revolutionary War.Though his judicial legacy on the bench was modest, Jay's influence as the Court's inaugural leader was crucial in legitimizing the judiciary as a coequal branch of government. He later declined a reappointment to the position in 1800, citing the Court's lack of power and institutional independence. The role of Chief Justice would eventually evolve into a central force in constitutional interpretation, but it was Jay who first gave the office its shape. This milestone in legal history underscores the slow and deliberate construction of American judicial authority, which did not arrive fully formed but was built case by case, institution by institution.The Supreme Court is currently reviewing Learning Resources Inc. v. Trump, a case that raises major constitutional and statutory questions about the scope of presidential power—particularly in the context of tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). At the heart of the dispute is whether the word “regulate” in IEEPA grants the president the authority to impose tariffs without explicit congressional approval. The case touches on foundational issues in constitutional law, including statutory interpretation, the nondelegation doctrine, emergency powers, and the “major questions” doctrine. The Court must assess not just what the statute says, but also how to interpret the silence—IEEPA never mentions “tariffs” or “taxes”—in light of Congress's constitutional power to impose taxes and regulate foreign commerce.From a textualist standpoint, the omission of “tariffs” suggests Congress did not intend to delegate that taxing authority to the executive. From a purposivist view, the debate turns on whether Congress meant to arm the president with broad economic tools to respond to emergencies or to narrowly limit those powers to national security concerns. Additional arguments center on legislative history and the principle of avoiding surplusage, as opponents claim interpreting “regulate” to include “tariff” would render other statutes that explicitly mention tariffs redundant.The nondelegation doctrine also plays a key role. If IEEPA is read to permit the president to impose tariffs, critics argue it may represent an unconstitutional transfer of legislative power—particularly taxing power—absent a clear “intelligible principle” to guide executive discretion. The Court is also being asked to consider whether the president's determination of an “emergency” under IEEPA is reviewable and whether actions taken in response to such emergencies must still adhere to constitutional limits. The outcome of this case could significantly redefine the boundary between congressional authority and executive power in trade and economic policy.The U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments on November 5, 2025, in a case challenging President Donald Trump's use of emergency powers to impose sweeping tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA). Justices from across the ideological spectrum questioned whether Trump had exceeded his authority by bypassing Congress to enact tariffs, which are traditionally under legislative control. The legal debate centered on whether IEEPA's grant of authority to “regulate importation” includes the power to impose long-term tariffs, and whether doing so constitutes a “major question” requiring explicit congressional authorization.Chief Justice John Roberts, among others, expressed concern that Trump's use of IEEPA effectively allowed the executive to impose taxes—a core congressional function. Justice Amy Coney Barrett asked whether there was any precedent for interpreting “regulate importation” as tariff-imposing authority, while Justice Elena Kagan and Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson emphasized that IEEPA was designed to limit, not expand, presidential power. Some conservative justices, like Brett Kavanaugh, were more receptive, referencing historical precedents like Nixon's use of similar powers.The administration argued the tariffs were necessary to respond to trade deficits and national security threats and warned that removing them could lead to economic harm. But critics, including business representatives and Democratic-led states, warned of a dangerous shift in power toward the executive. Justice Neil Gorsuch suggested such an interpretation of IEEPA could permanently shift trade powers away from Congress, violating constitutional checks and balances.Lawyer for Trump faces tough Supreme Court questions over legality of tariffs | ReutersThe U.S. Senate confirmed Eric Tung to the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals in a 52-45 party-line vote, making him President Donald Trump's sixth appellate court appointee in his second term. Tung, a former federal prosecutor and Justice Department lawyer, most recently worked at Jones Day, where he focused on commercial litigation and frequently represented cryptocurrency interests. His confirmation came over the objections of California's Democratic senators, who criticized his past statements and writings on issues such as abortion, same-sex marriage, and gender roles.Tung has been a vocal legal advocate for controversial positions, including support for the independent state legislature theory and the argument that stablecoin sales fall outside SEC regulation. While he pledged to follow Supreme Court precedent, critics raised concerns about his originalist approach to constitutional rights. He faced intense scrutiny during his confirmation hearings for remarks made at a Federalist Society event and earlier in life, including statements about gender roles that drew fire from Senator Alex Padilla.Despite these concerns, Tung's legal career earned strong endorsements from colleagues and conservative legal allies. He clerked for Justices Antonin Scalia and Neil Gorsuch and has experience handling judicial nominations from within DOJ. Tung fills the seat vacated by Judge Sandra Segal Ikuta, a fellow conservative, ensuring ideological continuity on the Ninth Circuit.Former DOJ, Jones Day Lawyer Confirmed as Ninth Circuit JudgeThe California Republican Party filed a federal lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom, seeking to block the implementation of new congressional maps approved by voters just a day earlier via Proposition 50. The measure, backed by Newsom and passed by wide margins, suspends the state's independent redistricting commission and installs a Democratic-leaning map that could endanger five Republican-held congressional seats. Newsom has framed the move as a direct response to Texas' mid-cycle redistricting, which is expected to boost Republican power in the 2026 midterms.The GOP lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, argues that the new maps violate the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment by using race as the primary factor in redrawing districts to favor Hispanic voters. The plaintiffs, represented by attorney Mike Columbo of the Dhillon Law Group, claim the state legislature lacked sufficient justification to use race in this way and failed to meet the legal standards required under the Voting Rights Act.Republicans also contend that Proposition 50 diminishes the political voice of non-Hispanic groups and constitutes unconstitutional racial gerrymandering. The suit, Tangipa v. Newsom, is backed by the National Republican Congressional Committee and includes Republican lawmakers and candidates as plaintiffs. It mirrors legal challenges in Texas, where courts are evaluating claims of racial bias in redistricting. The outcome of these cases could significantly affect congressional control heading into the latter half of President Trump's second term.California Republicans Sue to Block New Congressional Maps (1) This is a public episode. 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Tara and Lee dive deep into the aftermath of shocking election results — where openly radical candidates are winning big and Republicans seem unable to counterpunch without Trump on the ballot. From a state attorney general race marred by violent rhetoric to massive Democrat wins in Virginia and New Jersey, they break down how the gender gap, Hispanic vote, and weak GOP messaging are reshaping the political battlefield. The conversation exposes the growing divide between capitalism and socialism, and why Republicans must evolve — fast — to compete in a post-Trump political world. The Left's going radical. The Right's going quiet. What happens next could decide 2026. election analysis, socialism, Republican strategy, Trump influence, Democrat victories, Virginia election, New Jersey politics, gender gap, Hispanic vote, capitalism vs socialism, political messaging, turnout, economy, inflation, GOP leadership Tara and Lee open with disbelief at a Democrat candidate's victory despite past comments condoning political violence — a moment they call “disqualifying by any sane standard.” From there, they unpack how Virginia and New Jersey delivered sweeping Democrat wins, revealing alarming trends for the GOP. Women, young voters, and Hispanics all swung hard left, defying expectations and signaling that Republican turnout collapses when Trump isn't leading the ticket. The discussion turns introspective as the hosts debate how conservatives can communicate better — using platforms like TikTok and Instagram — and craft a message about affordability, capitalism, and economic opportunity that actually resonates with new generations. They praise Mike Johnson's newfound fight under Trump's influence, warn of economic missteps, and highlight the urgent need for a new Republican voice who can inspire beyond Trump. Ultimately, the episode paints a sobering picture: while Democrats move further toward socialism, Republicans are learning — the hard way — that “Trump can't do everything.”
David Waldman, Greg Dworkin, and Dems are back, baby. Now, if you are tuning in to KITM today, you are probably wanting to know when, what, where, how, and why. When? Yesterday, and over the last 9 months or so, voters have determined that they need to fix things, and universally that Democrats were the ones to do that. What? Dems won in red and blue areas, in big and little races. Where? New Hampshire, New Jersey, Bucks County, Wake Forest, Edison… everywhere. In Cincinnati, JD Vance's brother is a loser. You might have heard about places like California, and New York City, where the Mamdanimentum has become a Mamdanimandate. You got to love Virginia, where even the reddest counties turned blue, including, of course, home of Kagro in the Morning World Headquarters, Loudoun County. Democrats could gerrymander blue states bluer, but so could Republicans. How? The Hispanic vote, obviously, makes a lot more sense in a party that isn't cracking their skulls daily. A party whose motto is "Resistance is just asking for it." shouldn't expect much support from women. Antisemitic comedy is antisemitic. Why? Trump. The rest of them suck too, of course. If the new Dems do a good job, the contrast will be harsher come midterms. Gops aren't the only ones smelling the onions and mustard this morning. Border Patrol agent Gregory Lairmore still has BMT PTSD. Greg Bovino says he may never recover from that punch to his blutbewußtsein, but the judge says he'll just have to soldier on. Trump still can't attack Portland, but Indianapolis wants some. Hey, guess which Dick is still dead? Cheney! Dick Cheney did horrible things when he was alive but was never the kind to allow a cardiac arrest to obstruct his skullduggery.
Claudia Romo Edelman is a trailblazing social entrepreneur, activist, and founder of We Are All Human, a nonprofit dedicated to advancing the Latino community. A former United Nations official and UNICEF leader, Claudia has spent her career tackling global challenges while amplifying Hispanic voices worldwide. She's the author of the Hispanic Star book series, co-host of the A La Latina podcast, and an expert in leveraging the power of the Latino community to drive brand and cultural transformation. In this episode, Kara and Claudia explore what it takes to turn vision into impact, the importance of representation and belonging, and how Latinos are shaping the future of business and culture. You'll also hear about Claudia's newest venture—a modern, ultra-premium Mexican luxury spirit called Sotol—that reflects her mission to elevate Latino excellence on the world stage. This conversation is a masterclass in leadership, action, and the art of building from purpose.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Claudia Romo Edelman01:32 Claudia's Current Endeavors and Concerns02:34 Challenges Facing the Latino Community05:49 The Hispanic Sentiment Study09:12 Claudia's Childhood and Activism13:41 The Power of Yes and Entrepreneurship14:07 Sotol: The Next Big Thing20:22 Social Entrepreneurship and Activism23:06 Challenging Stereotypes About Accents23:59 The Power of Multilingualism25:17 Reclaiming Latinidad26:47 The Role of Language in Mental Health27:42 Building Bridges of Tolerance29:59 Mobilizing Communities for Change34:29 Defining Powerful Ladies35:44 Influences and Personal Journeys41:06 Daily Routines and Staying Grounded43:37 Supporting Latino Initiatives45:01 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsThe Powerful Ladies podcast, hosted by business coach and strategist Kara Duffy features candid conversations with entrepreneurs, creatives, athletes, chefs, writers, scientists, and more. Every Wednesday, new episodes explore what it means to lead with purpose, create with intention, and define success on your own terms.Whether you're growing a business, changing careers, or asking bigger questions, these stories remind you: you're not alone, and you're more powerful than you think.Explore more at thepowerfulladies.com and karaduffy.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This season on Moneda Moves, we have been expanding how we talk about capital, because it's not just about money. It's also about power and access, across sectors. In our last episode of the season, we speak with Patricia Mota – an innovative trailblazer, start-up entrepreneur, author, and more. Today, she's President and CEO of Hispanic Alliance of Career Enhancement (HACE), on a mission to boost the national workforce by cultivating the pipeline of Latine and underrepresented talent by providing the insight, access, and support to their careers. Since Patricia stepped in as CEO in 2015, the budget has quadrupled, membership has tripled to over 150,000, HACE has built over 250 corporate partnerships, and extended the organization's reach across the U.S. and 50 countries. Under her leadership, the nonprofit now offers enhanced programming for youth, senior leaders, entrepreneurs, and diverse audiences worldwide. In 2020, her leadership took a front seat to increasing activity around a newly virtual workforce, where she acted with urgency, communicated with transparency, sought diverse opinions from her team and board, and led with empathy, ultimately leading a thriving organization during such a tumultuous time. In 2021, Patricia added Co-Founder to her list of accolades, collaborating to build SHENIX™, a Fintech startup that is leading the development of a financial tool to help close the wealth gap. (Her cofounder, Olga Camargo, has also been on Moneda Moves in years prior and has been a part of our Forbes coverage.) Patricia chairs digitalundivided, helping women founders gain access to capital, and serves on the boards of the Chicago Foundation for Women, Associated Colleges of Illinois, Chicago Theological Seminary Board of Trustees, and the Northeastern Illinois Foundation Board.Patricia is a proud Mexican-American, Latina, daughter of immigrants, and first-generation college graduate. She is a fitness enthusiast and health and lifestyle aficionado. She grew up in East Chicago, Indiana, and currently resides in Chicago.In this week's season finale episode, Patricia shared what she and her team at HACE are doing to close the wealth gaps in the Latino community. While striving for higher titled positions in your career does bring in more income, it doesn't allow people to access the generational wealth that would help close the current wealth gaps. HACE works to bridge the gap in industries where there is historically limited representation with a focus on ownership. This looks like making sure Latinos negotiate for wealth levers like equity, stock options, profit sharing, and restricted stock units. Patricia also shared how she and HACE partnered with #WeAllGrow to keep the Amigahood community alive in its new chapter. Tune in to hear how you can build more generational wealth and what's next for Patricia and her team.Follow Patricia on Instagram at @PMota7 and @HACEOnline. Follow Moneda Moves on Instagram: @MonedaMovesFollow your host Lyanne Alfaro on Instagram: @LyanneAlfaroMain podcast theme song from Premium Beat. Our music is from Epidemic Sound.Podcast production for this episode was provided by CCST, an Afro-Latina-owned boutique podcast production and copywriting studio.
The Engineering our Future Empowering Engineers to Become Leaders Podcast
Hey everyone,This week, I'm sharing my experience moving from a small firm to a big one—and what that's meant for my career and growth over the last year nine months. This year had a lot of ups and downs (this episode was recorded in June and I am just getting it out…). I am happy for Nicolai's support through this and I look forward to many more episodes coming out. What would you like to see more of?Personal takeaways:* Flexibility: Turns out, the big company isn't as slow-moving as I thought. Milestones and structure actually bring freedom to explore, innovate, and make mistakes.* Expanded toolbox: The more people you connect with—across disciplines—the better you get at your job. Every new conversation and collaboration adds a new tool.* Resources: There's more access to technical codes, sample projects, and experts, but also space to build my own reusable tools, like spreadsheets for designs.* Soft skills: Volunteering and joining internal networks (like Enlace for Hispanic engineers) have grown my network and boosted my confidence. These bigger companies have endless training resources.* Endless career pivots: You can chart new paths, propose new ideas, and switch directions—all without leaving the company.Action items for you:* If you're thinking of switching firm sizes or career tracks, connect with someone who's done it. Be curious, not cautious.* Start a conversation with colleagues outside your “bubble.” There's wisdom everywhere.* Volunteer, join an internal group, or attend a conference—don't wait for permission, but do learn the process for asking.* Reflect on whether your workflows and resources are making you more effective—and start building (or sharing) something reusable.As always, keep an open mind. If your current job isn't sparking joy, experiment with new options before making a leap. We're here to help you navigate challenges!If you've got questions, feedback, or just want to chat, reply to this email or visit luisfelipeduque.com/contact.Thanks for tuning in. Let's continue to engineer our future! Get full access to Engineering our Future at engineeringourfuture.substack.com/subscribe
Today we share a special episode to celebrate Día de los Muertos. I want to thank everyone who took time out of their busy schedules to contribute and honor their loved ones.Día Muertos dates back centuries to pre-Hispanic cultures and blends indigenous, African, and catholic traditions - it has become one of the most significant and multicultural celebrations in Latin America. SponsorshipThis episode is proudly sponsored by the National Scouting Museum, whose mission is to showcase the history and stories of Scouting in interesting, educational, and inspirational ways, both in person and virtual. Notes:Emily Dickinson interpretation Source: Leanne With PurposeSupport the show
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