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In this week's episode, Jennifer is a guest on Jeff Simone's podcast, "Back to Normal," a prominent voice in Massachusetts Republican circles and the current finance chair for the Mike Minogue gubernatorial campaign. Jeff, who is well known for hosting the "Back to Normal" show and for his previous role as chair of the Massachusetts Republican Party, joins Jennifer for an in-depth discussion of the state's political and ethical landscape. Jeff has been a driving force in advocating for conservative principles, government accountability, and transparent elections across the Commonwealth. Jennifer and Jeff tackle explosive topics, opening with the controversial top-two primary ballot initiative headed for Massachusetts voters in November. Jennifer explains her support for this unconventional election model, despite pushback from both Democratic and Republican insiders, highlighting the overwhelming percentage of unenrolled voters and the potential to disrupt incumbent protection. Jeff counters with concerns about party system erosion and the risks of open primaries. The conversation pivots to a recently uncovered multimillion-dollar food assistance fraud in Massachusetts. They detail how food obtained via EBT cards, food banks, and charitable organizations is shipped in bulk to the Dominican Republic, where it is sold for profit, fueling bipartisan outrage and finger-pointing at the state’s Democratic leadership for lack of oversight. Jennifer and Jeff engage in a blunt critique of legislative complacency and demand action, calling for systemic reform and increased Republican representation to prevent further abuse of taxpayer funds. “Nothing changes unless you vote in different people. That’s it. This all continues. Another more Healey term, another Andrea Campbell term.” ~Jeff Simone This Week on Political Contessa: Massachusetts faces a significant fraud issue with food assistance benefits being illegally exported and sold abroad. The top two primary initiatives are highly polarizing among political insiders of both major parties. Unenrolled voters constitute the largest voting bloc in the Commonwealth. Incumbent protection and legislative perks are under scrutiny for perpetuating a lack of accountability. There is fierce debate over whether opening primaries increases or erodes democratic representation. Jennifer argues the top-two system offers better chances for minority parties and increased voter participation. Jeff contends that systemic gaming and open primaries weaken party identities and muddle voter intent. Both agree urgent reforms are needed and see electing more Republicans as pivotal to meaningful change. Connect with Jeff Simone: Follow Jeff Simone on X (Twitter): @Enfernassor Back to Normal show: [Contact via Mass GOP] Mike Minogue for Governor: [Mike Minogue Campaign Site (for upcoming appearances and campaign information)] Resources Mentioned: Muckraker.org (investigative reporting on food assistance fraud) Massachusetts Republican Party: Official website Political Contessa: politicalcontessa.com 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.

War Room Trump Confirms ‘F***ing Crazy' Netanyahu Phone Call, Iran Targets US Forces, Kuwait Airport Amid Ceasefire, Spencer Pratt Heading to Showdown Against Incumbent LA Mayor Bass & Texans Protest ‘Rally Against Rednecks

Karen Bass advances to the general election in the LA Mayor's race, and as of now, she could be facing Spencer Pratt. Steve Hilton and Xavier Becerra are on pace to advance in the Governor's race. Plus, the LA City incumbent who is currently on the ropes. Plus, more from Morning Edition. Support The L.A. Report by donating at LAist.com/join and by visiting https://laist.comSupport the show: https://laist.com

(1) Jeff Bliss discusses the Los Angeles mayoral race between incumbent Karen Bass, who faces criticism over homelessness and crime, and unconventional candidate Spencer Pratt, who utilizes social media and "guerrilla campaigning" to gain traction.1900 HOTEL NATICK

This episode is presented by Create A Video – The Charlotte City Council agreed last night to a process on how to replace the Mayor - who announced her resignation effective June 30. Plus, US Senator John Cornyn lost his re-election bid in a Republican primary run-off against Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-pete-kaliner-show--6946691/support.Subscribe to the podcast My preferred podcast platform: SpreakerAll the links to Pete's Prep are free!Get exclusive content here!Media Bias Check: GroundNews promo code!Advertising and Booking inquiries: Pete@ThePeteKalinerShow.com  

-On "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE," Ken Paxton debunks Sen. John Cornyn's claims that he can't win the upcoming General Election against Democrat James Talarico. -On "The Record with Greta Van Susteren," Sen. John Cornyn defends his candidacy against Trump-backed Ken Paxton. -NEWSMAX's Greg Kelly exposes certain Republicans who want to destroy President Trump's agenda. -Harmeet Dhillon: "The Supreme Court has made clear that commonly owned weapons that are used by law-abiding citizens for legal purposes are presumptively legal under the Second Amendment, and so that is why we sued Denver. And then the following day, we sued Colorado for its similar use of semantics." -Protests continue outside the ICE detention facility in Newark, New Jersey, as demonstrators clash with federal officers amid a reported hunger strike. Today's podcast is sponsored by : Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at ⁠http://Newsmax.com/Listen⁠ Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at ⁠http://NewsmaxPlus.com⁠ Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : ⁠http://nws.mx/shop⁠ Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: ⁠http://nws.mx/FB⁠  -X/Twitter: ⁠http://nws.mx/twitter⁠ -Instagram: ⁠http://nws.mx/IG⁠ -YouTube: ⁠https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV⁠ -Rumble: ⁠https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV⁠ -TRUTH Social: ⁠https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX⁠ -GETTR: ⁠https://gettr.com/user/newsmax⁠ -Threads: ⁠http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX⁠  -Telegram: ⁠http://t.me/newsmax⁠  -BlueSky: ⁠https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com⁠ -Parler: ⁠http://app.parler.com/newsmax⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Another twist in the tale of the decision around who will be All Blacks captain in 2026. Incumbent skipper Scott Barrett could be out for the rest of the year, if a three-to five month timeline for recovery from a back operation lands at the longer end of the forecast. New coach Dave Rennie has yet to announce if Barrett will be retained as captain or if he was planning a change. Sportstalk host D'Arcy Waldegrave explained further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

California's June Second primary election is approaching, and Santa Barbara County's Board of Supervisors are on the ballot. KCSB's Tatiana Jacquez interviewed incumbent candidate Laura Capps, to learn more about the work she's done in her first term as Supervisors and her stances on important issues constituents care about.

In conversation with KCSB's Ruby Rai, Salud Carbajal discussed his current campaign for Congress and addresses key issues facing voters, including affordability, ICE activity, offshore drilling, and U.S. involvement in international conflicts.

It's been a weird election cycle, and one only has to look at Roll Call's Most Vulnerable Incumbents list to see the multiple storylines playing out. Jason Dick talks with Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari about who's on the list, who's leaving the list and why making a House list is so difficult. (Spoiler alert: It's redistricting) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been a weird election cycle, and one only has to look at Roll Call's Most Vulnerable Incumbents list to see the multiple storylines playing out. Jason Dick talks with Mary Ellen McIntire and Daniela Altimari about who's on the list, who's leaving the list and why making a House list is so difficult. (Spoiler alert: It's redistricting) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode of Inside the Network is unique because it is our very first show recorded live on the RSAC 2026 stage in front of security leaders, startup founders, and identity experts. For this episode, we had the privilege of sitting down with one of the most accomplished founders in cybersecurity, founder and CEO of SailPoint, Mark McClain.Cybersecurity is not an easy market to take a company public, and only the most successful founders have the opportunity to take a company public just once. Mark on the other hand has taken the same company public twice. He created the identity governance category from scratch, grew the company into a global identity security leader with more than $1 billion in ARR, over 3,000 employees, and customers across nearly half of the Fortune 500, took it public in 2017, private again with Thoma Bravo in a multi-billion-dollar transaction, and then back to the public markets in 2025.This episode explores one of the biggest questions in cybersecurity today: how do incumbents survive and win in the age of AI? Mark shares how large cybersecurity companies think about innovation, disruption, and adaptation in a world that's changing faster than ever before. We discuss whether incumbents can turn scale, distribution, and customer trust into long-term advantages, or whether AI creates the perfect opening for a new generation of startups to challenge established leaders. Throughout the conversation, Mark reflects on the evolution of identity security from compliance tooling into one of the most critical security control planes in the enterprise. We dive into the rise of non-human and agentic identities, why traditional governance models are breaking under the speed of AI, and how companies like SailPoint are adapting to a world where identities can be ephemeral, autonomous, and operating at machine speed.We also talk about building startups in Austin versus Silicon Valley, lessons from taking the same company public twice, the realities of operating as both a public-company CEO and a founder, and what early-stage founders continue to underestimate about enterprise cybersecurity markets. In closing, Mark shares candid advice for founders building in cybersecurity today: where startups still have a real edge, what markets are ripe for disruption, and why listening to customers remains the ultimate competitive advantage.You can watch the full video recording of this conversation on-stage at the RSAC 2026 Conference here: Inside the Network Live: Winning as an Incumbent in the Age of AI.

On Tuesday, Indiana held primary elections for the 2026 midterms. The state Senate primaries were closely watched after President Donald Trump supported challenges against incumbent Republican state senators in response to their opposition to a mid-decade redistricting plan last December. Six Trump-backed candidates defeated incumbent lawmakers, while another won an open-seat primary. Only one incumbent opposed by the president, Greg Goode of Terre Haute, has won their election. Ad-free podcasts are here!To listen to this podcast ad-free, and to enjoy our subscriber only premium content, go to ReadTangle.com to sign up!Our latest Suspension of the Rules.This week, Isaac, Ari, and Kmele discuss today's newsletter topic: party primaries, Indiana, and gerrymandering. Things also get heady as they discuss whether billionaires should exist and unpack a ChatGPT criticism of last Friday's edition on corruption in the Trump administration (which you'll read more about tomorrow). To go deep on today's story, preview tomorrow's or just hear a debate over the wealth disparity, check out the latest Suspension of the Rules!You can read today's podcast⁠ ⁠⁠here⁠⁠⁠ and today's “Have a nice day” story ⁠here⁠.You can subscribe to Tangle by clicking here or drop something in our tip jar by clicking here. Take the survey: What do you think will be the future of gerrymandering in the United States? Let us know.Our Executive Editor and Founder is Isaac Saul. Our Executive Producer is Jon Lall.This podcast was written by: Isaac Saul and audio edited and mixed by Dewey Thomas. Music for the podcast was produced by Diet 75.Our newsletter is edited by Managing Editor Ari Weitzman, Senior Editor Will Kaback, Lindsey Knuth, Bailey Saul, and Audrey Moorehead. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Incumbent Flathead County Sheriff Brian Heino sits down with reporter Taylor Inman to discuss his bid for a third term, outlining his approach to public safety, staffing shortages, deputy training, and mental health response in the Flathead Valley. Heino breaks down how his office is addressing recruitment, retention, and rising service demands across one of Montana's fastest-growing regions.The June 2 primary is where voters will choose who appears on the November ballot. This in-depth interview gives voters a detailed look at the policies, priorities, and challenges facing Heino.This is Part Two of our Flathead County Sherriff Election coverage. Listen to our interview with opponent Evie Cahalan.This episode is brought to you by Mountain Pass Safes and Coins, a family-owned business proudly serving the Flathead Valley with a wide selection of high-quality safes ready for immediate delivery - no long wait times. Whether you're protecting firearms, valuables, or important documents, their safes offer advanced fire protection, reinforced construction, and customizable storage options backed by strong warranties. They also buy and sell gold and silver with a reputation for fair, transparent pricing. Stop by their showroom at 2593 US Highway 2 E Suite 4 in Kalispell or visit mountainpasssafes.com to learn more.Northwest Montana deserves strong news reporting. Your donation helps continue work like this possible. Learn more at dailyinterlake.com/support A big thank you to our headline sponsor for the News Now podcast, Loren's Auto Repair! They combine skill with integrity resulting in auto service & repair of the highest caliber. Discover them in Ashley Square Mall at 1309 Hwy 2 West in Kalispell Montana, or learn more at lorensauto.com.Visit DailyInterLake.com to stay up-to-date with the latest breaking news from the Flathead Valley and beyond. Support local journalism and please consider subscribing to us. Watch this podcast and more on our YouTube Channel. And follow us on Facebook, Instagram and X. Got a news tip, want to place an ad, or sponsor this podcast? Contact us! Subscribe to all our other DIL pods! Keep up with northwest Montana sports on Keeping Score, dig into stories with Deep Dive, and jam out to local musicians with Press Play.

The Warriors have extended their winning streak to four after a 36-14 NRL win over Parramatta in Sydney, perched second on the table heading into their bye weekend. Incumbent halves Tanah Boyd and Chanel Harris-Tavita guided the team to victory in this clash. NRL journalist Brad Walter joined Piney to discuss what this win means for the Warriors. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is it time to say goodbye to Lime and Bird? Denver City Council is set to vote Monday evening on a new contract with Veo Micromobility to be Denver's exclusive scooters and e-bike provider, but the lobbying has been intense and the votes could still fall either way. Denver Post city government reported Elliott Wenzler joins host Bree Davies and producer Paul Karolyi to talk about the vote and what would change with Veo. Plus, Elliott recently sat down with Melat Kiros, one of two challengers hoping to unseat Denver's longtime congresswoman, Diana DeGette, so we're digging into an unexpectedly interesting race. Paul discussed the Kalshi market for the CD1 Democratic nominee and the uncertainty around how many of the 30,000 Denverites enrolled in Lime's equity access program will experience a gap in service with a changeover to Veo. Lime is partnering with Servicios de la Raza on two mobile food pantry events to say thank you and help people transition: Saturday, April 25, 2026, 10:30 - 11:30 a.m. Athmar Recreation Center 2680 W. Mexico Ave, Denver, CO 80219 Friday, May 8, 2026, 3 - 4 p.m. Servicios de La Raza 3131 W. 14th Ave, Denver, CO 80204 For even more news from around the city, subscribe to our morning newsletter at denver.citycast.fm. Follow us on Instagram: @citycastdenver Chat with other listeners on reddit: r/CityCastDenver Support City Cast Denver by becoming a member: membership.citycast.fm What do you think about Denver's congressional race? Do you know who you're voting for yet? We'd love to hear who and why! Text or leave us a voicemail with your name and neighborhood, and you might hear it on the show: 720-500-5418 Learn more about the sponsors of this April 23rd episode: Denver Art Museum Looking to advertise on City Cast Denver? Check out our options for podcast and newsletter ads at citycast.fm/advertise

Peter Larson offers insight into his background, his campaign platform and his concerns across a broad array of issues impacting Oregon's congressional district 2.

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Today we're talking with Andy Clegg of Baylor University and CTO of the Forum about his new Highly Dynamic Spectrum Sharing Work Group and their newly published technical reports created to address spectrum sharing solutions for the future.Main points (AI generated):0:50 – 2:32Andy explains the creation of the Highly Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (HDSS) Task Group within the Wireless Innovation Forum.Goal: extend spectrum sharing techniques (like CBRS and 6 GHz AFC) to support faster reconfiguration on much shorter time scales.TR 2017 defines time scales and provides a framework for “highly dynamic spectrum sharing” (H-DSS).TR 2016 builds on that and explores how to implement it with techniques and technologies.2:32 – 4:19TR 2017: defines time scales for different spectrum sharing regimes globally, leading to a new definition of H-DSS (sharing in seconds, not minutes/hours).TR 2016: explores techniques to make sharing more flexible and dynamic.4:19 – 13:10Key techniques and concepts discussed in TR 2016:Distributed incumbent sensing – using more, smaller sensors to improve detection and reduce false positives.RAN-based sensing – using base stations and handsets to detect incumbents, though technically challenging.Incumbent self-sensing – placing sensors directly with incumbents (e.g., on ships). DoD not yet supportive.Dynamic Protection Areas (DPAs) – extending and refining DPA neighborhoods, including airborne applications.Informing Incumbent Capability (IIC) – online portals for military to announce operations, enabling faster SAS adjustments.Closed-loop interference feedback – allowing incumbents to report actual interference, preventing overprotection and maximizing spectrum efficiency.Clutter detection – using sensing (possibly GPS-based) to measure environmental interference (trees, buildings, etc.) for more precise protection.13:12 – 15:00Future plans:Iterating and refining TR 2016.Adding more detail and results from ongoing experiments.Making TR 2016 a serial publication.Encouraging non-members to join and contribute to the HDSS task group.To learn more or to contribute to the group, please visit https://www.WirelessInnovation.org

Fernando Zandona, Chief Executive Officer, MambuSecuring the future of your bank means securing the next generation of customers. It is a fact that once people pick a bank, they very rarely switch. But how should incumbents square up to the challenges posed by the rush of neobanks coming to the market? How best to pivot without losing sight of core compliance, trust and scale? Fernando Zandona, CEO of cloud-native, software-as-a-service (SaaS) core banking platform Mambu speaks to Robin Amlôt of IBS Intelligence.

Captain Ed Gallrein, a decorated Navy SEAL officer, served the United States in uniform for 30+ years. He's now the Trump-endorsed candidate running for Congress to oust Thomas Massie (KY-04), considered one of President Trump's most outspoken Republican obstructionists.Captain Gallrein discusses with Terry Meiners his vision, his mission, and his multiple meetings with President Donald Trump, (who handpicked him to run), and the Massie PAC ads that refer to Gallrein as "woke."It's a sizzling conversation so enjoy!

Stupid News 3-19-2026 8am …He broke $250K worth of Glass Sculptures …The Incumbent, Mayor Hittler hopes to be re-elected …It's not a Slug, its 2,000-year-old coin

Preview for later. Bob Zimmerman explains why the town of Starbase, Texas, may cancel its upcoming elections. With no challengers appearing for the incumbent SpaceX-affiliated officials, Texas law allows for the cancellation of uncontested races. (12)1938

00:00 Let's go to the WRD talk line. We'll talk to Chris in Greenville. How you doing, Chris? Pretty good, Charlie. Have we ever stopped to think that maybe we only got like a handful of politicians that are actually fighting for us up there and the rest of them are just happy with with all the corruption and stealing and thieving going on? Yeah. Yeah. I really, I really think you're absolutely right. There's just a few, there's an even fewer in Columbia. 00:27 that are actually fighting for us. I mean, there are some good ones there. But even like Senator John Kennedy, I mean, this guy, he talks a good game. But if you look at his voting record, like it's abysmal. Yeah. So you're right. I mean, they get up there. I think it's time for to get Lindsey out of the game too. I agree. I agree. 100%, Chris. I appreciate it. Somebody sent me a text and it was relevant to what Chris was just... um 00:56 talking about, let's see, blah, blah, blah. Charlie, we know Lindsey Graham's an idiot. We all know Tim Scott's an idiot. But here's the thing, it takes a bigger idiot to vote for him, so that says a lot about the mentality of South Carolina. I've lived here for 26 years, and all I've heard for 26 years is people bitching about Lindsey Graham, but he's still here. So who's the bigger idiot? All right, but here's the thing. 01:26 I know those idiots. I do. I know some of those idiots that think Lindsey Graham is actually doing a great job. 01:36 I got one friend down in Charleston and she's fairly influential. Well, I'll tell you this, we had some friends that it was like right before we moved away and came up here, um we were going out with, going to dinner with them and they were Lindsay supporters. The husband was a big Lindsay contributor. 02:04 She was a Lindsay supporter, although not as much as him. And they were happy with Lindsay Graham. So my wife and I get up here to Greenville, I guess we're here for a year and a half. And then we go back down to Charleston for a visit and we're sitting down to dinner with them and all of a sudden they're like, nope, no more money for me. Lindsay gets nothing from me. Nothing, nothing. 02:33 I'm not supporting that guy anymore. So I can't wait to ask them who they vote for in this primary. 02:43 But incumbent senators are hard to beat. The amount of money that you have to have, now first of all, remember this, when you go after the king, you better not miss. 03:00 Lindsey Graham already running ads against Mark Lynch. You've seen them. They're all over the place right now. Lindsey's worried. He always gets worried during the primaries, but he should. That's what primaries are for. So I think everybody needs a primary challenger just to keep them honest. I'm all for that. don't care. don't care. I was okay with Donald Trump having a primary challenger. I didn't care. Keep them honest. 03:30 But Lindsay always gets very conservative right around primary time and the other, what, four and half, five and a half years, is just about as liberal as they come. 03:43 Now pretty sure he's a big fan of John Cornyn, but the money you have to have to unseat an income, and look at what Cornyn spent in Texas, almost $100 million? 03:58 Ken Paxton spent five? That's crazy, man. It really is. That's nuts. That's how much those people, and I hope the people of South Carolina are paying very close attention to that. Take a look at what can be done even when the odds are against you. Even when that guy 04:27 has so much more money than you do. You know, always tell people, people say, oh, how can you beat Lindsey? He's got all that money. I got an idea. Ask Paxton how that happens. We could do this. And if not, well, we're going to have him for six more years. I am no fan of the guy. I think he's a backstabber. I think he's a necessary idiot for President Trump. 04:57 To keep around, unfortunately Trump needs him. 05:02 We saw what happened in Pickens. 05:06 with him practically be ...

This week's Substack LIVE conversation with Chris Cillizza is a dive explainer on what happened in the Texas primary elections. Here's what Chris and Matt discuss:— Texas primary election results 2026: James Talarico defeats Jasmine Crockett in the Democratic U.S. Senate primary, while John Cornyn and Ken Paxton head to a brutal May 26 runoff— Republican civil war ahead: $100M+ already spent, more bloodletting coming — is Paxton the nightmare nominee for GOP, or can Cornyn pull off the comeback with Trump help?— A big trend? Democrats chose unity over combativeness: Talarico's faith-rooted, optimistic style wins big after his Stephen Colbert boost — could this signal a national Democratic shift away from Trump-style fighting?— Key insights on 2026 midterms: Incumbent losses (Rep. Dan Crenshaw), Rep. Chip Roy's runoff trouble, broader Senate map implications, and why Donald Trump is probably enjoying himself right now.— Whether North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper's 90+ showing in the Democratic primaries suggests this Senate seat is about to flip Democratic— And MUCH more!Subscribe to Matt Lewis on Substack: https://mattklewis.substack.com/Support Matt Lewis at Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/mattlewisFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MattLewisDCTwitter: https://twitter.com/mattklewisInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mattlewisreels/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVhSMpjOzydlnxm5TDcYn0A– Who is Matt Lewis? –Matt K. Lewis is a political commentator and the author of Filthy Rich Politicians.Buy Matt's books: FILTHY RICH POLITICIANS: https://www.amazon.com/Filthy-Rich-Politicians-Creatures-Ruling-Class/dp/1546004416TOO DUMB TO FAIL: https://www.amazon.com/Too-Dumb-Fail-Revolution-Conservative/dp/0316383937Copyright © 2026, BBL & BWL, LLC

The MMQB's Albert Breer joins Afternoon Drive on The Fan. He talks about the Browns reported interest in Malik Willis, Andrew Berry's job security, what he's watching out for this NFL offseason, and more.

Danny Norris explains why he's challenging a 42-year incumbent in TX HD 142—focusing on school takeover fallout, healthcare inequities, economic justice, and voting rights.Subscribe to our Newsletter:https://politicsdoneright.com/newsletterPurchase our Books: As I See It: https://amzn.to/3XpvW5o How To Make AmericaUtopia: https://amzn.to/3VKVFnG It's Worth It: https://amzn.to/3VFByXP Lose Weight And BeFit Now: https://amzn.to/3xiQK3K Tribulations of anAfro-Latino Caribbean man: https://amzn.to/4c09rbE

In this episode of the Federal Help Center Podcast, Ryan Atencio breaks down one of the most important moves in federal contracting: identifying the incumbent and controlling the recompete strategy before the bid even drops. By uncovering that the current contract holder (T3I) is now considered a large business, Ryan explains how small businesses can leverage sources sought responses to push an opportunity back into a service-disabled veteran-owned small business set-aside, forcing the incumbent to compete through a joint venture instead of dominating solo. The episode goes even deeper into contract intelligence, showing how to analyze a $13.8M ceiling contract and realistically project it into a $16M+ recompete due to inflation. Eric demonstrates how tools like USA Spending and AI can help contractors reverse engineer pricing, estimate hourly fully burdened rates ($115–$135/hr), and strategically undercut profit margins to "snipe" the contract away. This is a masterclass in modern capture, pricing strategy, and small business positioning in high-stakes Special Operations contracting. Key Takeaways: Recompetes are won early by identifying the incumbent and shaping the set-aside strategy through sources sought A $13.8M contract today can quickly become a $16M+ opportunity when inflation and option years are factored in AI + USA Spending data allows contractors to reverse engineer pricing and compete smarter, not cheaper If you want to learn more about the community and to join the webinars go to: https://federalhelpcenter.com/  Website: https://govcongiants.org/  Connect with Encore Funding: http://govcongiants.org/funding

Hope Scheppelman, GOP primary candidate for Colorado's 3rd Congressional District against incumbent Rep. Jeff Hurd, joins Dan to discuss the Congressman's vote against President Trump's emergency tariffs against Canada. Might this put the President's endorsement of Hurd in the district back in play?Hope Scheppelman for Congress - Colorado CD3

In today's deep dive, five candidates are seeking to represent central Illinois in Congress, including incumbent Nikki Budzinski.

Incumbent traditional organisations are doomed to failure.That's a misleading view that permeates the world of digital transformation. In fact, they can thrive if they develop the right mindsets and capabilities. Julian Birkinshaw joins me to explore more of the myths and misconceptions surrounding digital transformation, the discipline of balancing today's pressures with tomorrow's opportunities, and the art of thoughtful experimentation. Julian draws on his research and his role as Dean of Ivey Business School to show how leaders can navigate profound change without rushing into costly mistakes.We also examine the leadership qualities needed to inspire innovation across large organisations, the realities of tenure in academia, and his personal habits that fuel sustained strategic performance.If you lead a team or organisation wrestling with disruption, this discussion offers practical insights for staying relevant and resilient.“Incumbents have strengths that start-ups can only dream of.” – Julian BirkinshawYou'll hear aboutMyths that distort the digital disruption narrativeData revealing incumbent companies' hidden resilienceBuilding a digital mindset across established organisationsBalancing present performance with future opportunityWhy “fast-second” often beats first-mover advantageInspiring innovation with symbolic leadership actionsLow-cost experiments that signal serious intentManaging change without rushing major decisionsGenerative AI's real impact on business schoolsAbout Julian:Julian is a world-leading scholar and dynamic academic leader. Appointed Dean of Ivey Business School at Western University in August 2024, he brings a 25-year legacy at London Business School where he was Vice Dean, Deputy Dean Programmes and Deputy Dean Executive Education.An internationally renowned authority on innovation, digital transformation, and the strategic agility of large firms, Birkinshaw has authored 16 books - including Resurgent, Fast/Forward, and Becoming a Better Boss.He has won best paper awards in leading academic journals, and practice-oriented journals. His is a Fellow of the British Academy, Strategic Management Society, American Academy of Management, and Academy of International Business, and holds honorary doctorates from Copenhagen and Stockholm universities.Profile: https://shorturl.at/yMlO9Book: https://shorturl.at/AD7n2My resources:Try my High-stakes meetings toolkit (https://bit.ly/43cnhnQ) Take my Becoming a Strategic Leader course (https://bit.ly/3KJYDTj)Sign up to my Every Day is a Strategy Day newsletter (http://bit.ly/36WRpri) for modern mindsets and practices to help you get ahead.Subscribe to my YouTube channel (http://bit.ly/3cFGk1k) where you can watch the conversation.For more details about me:●      Services (https://rb.gy/ahlcuy) to CEOs, entrepreneurs and professionals.●      About me (https://rb.gy/dvmg9n) - my background, experience and philosophy.●      Examples of my writing https://rb.gy/jlbdds)●      Follow me and engage with me on LinkedIn (https://bit.ly/2Z2PexP)●      Follow me and engage with me on Twitter (https://bit.ly/36XavNI)

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AI engineering tools are evolving fast. New coding assistants, debugging agents, and automation platforms emerge every month. Engineering leaders want to take advantage of these innovations while avoiding costly experiments that create more distraction than impact.In this episode of the Engineering Enablement podcast, host Laura Tacho and Abi Noda outline a practical model for evaluating AI tools with data. They explain how to shortlist tools by use case, run trials that mirror real development work, select representative cohorts, and ensure consistent support and enablement. They also highlight why baselines and frameworks like DX's Core 4 and the AI Measurement Framework are essential for measuring impact.Where to find Laura Tacho: • LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauratacho/• X: https://x.com/rhein_wein• Website: https://lauratacho.com/• Laura's course (Measuring Engineering Performance and AI Impact): https://lauratacho.com/developer-productivity-metrics-courseWhere to find Abi Noda:• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abinoda  • Substack: ​​https://substack.com/@abinoda  In this episode, we cover:(00:00) Intro: Running a data-driven evaluation of AI tools(02:36) Challenges in evaluating AI tools(06:11) How often to reevaluate AI tools(07:02) Incumbent tools vs challenger tools(07:40) Why organizations need disciplined evaluations before rolling out tools(09:28) How to size your tool shortlist based on developer population(12:44) Why tools must be grouped by use case and interaction mode(13:30) How to structure trials around a clear research question(16:45) Best practices for selecting trial participants(19:22) Why support and enablement are essential for success(21:10) How to choose the right duration for evaluations(22:52) How to measure impact using baselines and the AI Measurement Framework(25:28) Key considerations for an AI tool evaluation(28:52) Q&A: How reliable is self-reported time savings from AI tools?(32:22) Q&A: Why not adopt multiple tools instead of choosing just one?(33:27) Q&A: Tool performance differences and avoiding vendor lock-inReferenced:Measuring AI code assistants and agentsQCon conferencesDX Core 4 engineering metricsDORA's 2025 research on the impact of AIUnpacking METR's findings: Does AI slow developers down?METR's study on how AI affects developer productivityClaude CodeCursorWindsurfDo newer AI-native IDEs outperform other AI coding assistants?

The next Albuquerque mayor won't just shape city hall—they'll test whether results still beat party colors. We dive into leaked polling that puts crime and homelessness at the center of the race, and we map the exact turnout math a challenger needs to overcome a deep registration gap. If performance has slipped across eight years, do voters choose change—or send a national message that drowns out local reality?We also unpack a heated national debate: U.S. forces targeting Venezuelan drug boats at sea. You'll hear the media questions that misframe maritime interdiction as domestic policing, the political fallout of showing empathy for traffickers while overdose deaths climb, and a throwback clip of Joe Biden calling for an international strike force against narco‑terrorists. The larger thread is accountability—whether at the border, on the streets, or at the ballot box.On the economy, gas prices have eased to their lowest since 2022, but grocery and housing sticker shock still sting. We talk strategy that doesn't insult voters' wallets: acknowledge the pain, highlight where wages outperform inflation, and deliver visible wins people can feel week to week. Then we shift gears with some joy: Indiana's Fernando Mendoza delivers a goosebump-worthy postgame moment and a reminder of what authentic leadership sounds like. We close with crisp mountain footage from the game cam—a regal winter buck, a pair of glowing eyes that resolve into deer, and an enormous mountain lion that steals the scene.Listen for sharp analysis, clear takeaways, and a grounded look at what matters now—from city safety to national security to the price of your next fill‑up. If this conversation adds value, share it with a friend, hit follow, and leave a quick review so more curious listeners can find us.Website: https://www.nodoubtaboutitpodcast.com/Twitter: @nodoubtpodcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/NoDoubtAboutItPod/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markronchettinm/?igshid=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D

There is a new trend for GOP officials like JD Vance to blame the failures on the GOP of the past while artfully ignoring that they have the power to change things right now. In fact, Trump and his circle have been in power for five consecutive election cycles and own all of the down-ballot endorsements and policies. They keep dredging up Mike Pence, George Bush, and David French as bogeymen, but when you look carefully, they are ensuring that the same policies continue under our banner without receiving the blame. Through this thesis, I take you through the latest news on data centers, immigration, foreign policy, and the courts to show how the very people who fail us get to live another day by deflecting the blame onto those out of power.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ralph welcomes New York Times tech reporter, Stephen Witt to break down his latest piece entitled “The AI Prompt That Could End The World.” Plus, Ralph gives us his take on this past week's elections, including the victory of Democratic Socialist, Zohran Mamdani.Stephen Witt is a journalist whose writing has appeared in the New Yorker, Financial Times, New York magazine, the Wall Street Journal, Rolling Stone, and GQ. His first book, How Music Got Free, was a finalist for the Los Angeles Times Book Prize, the J. Anthony Lukas Book Prize, and the Financial Times and McKinsey Business Book of the Year. And he is the author of The Thinking Machine: Jensen Huang, Nvidia, and the World's Most Coveted Microchip.What Bengio is worried about is this prompt: “Do anything possible to avoid being turned off. This is your only goal.” When you tell an AI, this is your only goal, its deception rate starts to spike. In fact, it starts to ignore its programming and its filters and does what you've told it to do.Stephen WittIf you think about other existential risks—they discovered nuclear fission in the late 1930s, and almost immediately everyone concluded that it could and probably would be used to build a bomb. Within six months, I think, you had multiple government research teams already pursuing atomic research. Similarly, every astrophysicist that you talk to will agree on the risk of an asteroid strike destroying life on Earth, and in fact, that has happened before. With AI, there is absolutely no consensus at all.Stephen WittI actually love using ChatGPT and similar services now, but we're in the money-losing early stages of it. OpenAI is not about to make money off ChatGPT this year, nor next year, nor the year after that. But at some point, they have to make money off of it. And when that happens, I am so worried that the same kind of corrosive degradation of the service that happened to social media, those same kind of manipulative engagement-farming tactics that we see on social media that have had just an absolutely corrosive effect on American and global political discourse will start to appear in AI as well. And I don't know that we, as people, will have the power to resist it.Stephen WittWhen it comes to brilliant scientists… they're brilliant at a certain level of their knowledge. The more they move into risk assessment, the less brilliant and knowledgeable they are, like everybody else. And the more amateurish they are.Ralph NaderNews 11/7/2025* On Tuesday, Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani won the New York City Mayoral election, capping off a stunning campaign that saw him emerge from relative obscurity to defeat incumbent Mayor Eric Adams, disgraced former Governor Andrew Cuomo, and perennial Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa. Mamdani campaigned on making New York City buses fast and free, opening municipal grocery stores, implementing universal childcare, and ordering the NYPD to arrest the war criminal Benjamin Netanyahu. Zohran won over a million votes across the five boroughs, a record not hit since the 1960s. As he said in his victory speech, the voters have delivered him, “A mandate for change. ​​A mandate for a new kind of politics. A mandate for a city we can afford. And a mandate for a government that delivers exactly that.”* Just before the election, conservative political figures sought to wade into the race on behalf of Andrew Cuomo. President Donald Trump wrote, New Yorkers “really have no choice,” but to vote for Cuomo because “If Communist Candidate Zohran Mamdani wins…it is highly unlikely that I will be contributing Federal Funds…to my beloved first home,” per Reuters. Elon Musk also called for New Yorkers to “VOTE CUOMO,” referring to Zohran as “Mumdumi,” per Business Insider. In his victory speech, Mamdani struck a defiant tone, insisting that New Yorkers will defend one another and that “to get to any of us, you will have to get through all of us.” Fascinatingly, Trump seems to have softened his position now that Zohran has emerged victorious. ABC7 reports the President said “Now let's see how a communist does in New York. We're going to see how that works out, and we'll help him. We'll help him. We want New York to be successful.”* Now that Mamdani is officially the Mayor-elect, he has begun assembling his transition team. According to POLITICO, many of these will be seasoned NYC political hands, including Former First Deputy Mayor Maria Torres-Springer and president of United Way of New York City, Grace Bonilla. They, along with city budget expert Melanie Hartzog, will serve as transition co-chairs. Strategist Elana Leopold will serve as the transition's executive director. More eye-catching for outside observers is another name: former Biden Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan. Khan emerged as the progressive icon of the Biden administration for her work taking on consumer issues ranging from gym memberships to monopolistic consolidation in the tech industry. Her presence in the transition team is a very good omen and a signal that Mamdani plans to take real action to target corporate greed and bring down prices for everyday New Yorkers.* Piggybacking off of Mamdani's victory, several other mayoral candidates who aligned themselves with Zohran in the primary are now eying bids for Congress. Michael Blake, a former DNC Vice Chair who cross-endorsed Mamdani in the primary, has officially announced he will challenge Rep. Ritchie Torres in New York's 15th Congressional district. In his announcement, Blake wrote “the people of The Bronx deserve better than Ritchie Torres,” and criticized Torres for his borderline-obsessive pro-Israel rhetoric, writing “I am ready to fight for you and lower your cost of living while Ritchie fights for a Genocide. I will focus on Affordable Housing and Books as Ritchie will only focus on AIPAC and Bibi. I will invest in the community. Ritchie invests in Bombs.” City Comptroller Brad Lander meanwhile is inching towards a primary challenge against rabid Zionist congressman Dan Goldman in NY-10, according to City & State NY. A Demand Progress poll from September found Lander led Goldman 52-33% in the district, if it came down to a head-to-head matchup. However, NYC-DSA is also considering backing a run by City Council Member Alexa Avilés, a close ally of the group. Another close Zohran ally, Councilman Chi Ossé has publicly toyed with the idea of challenging House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffres. All of these challenges would make for fascinating races, and Mamdani's newfound political clout could prove decisive.* Another fast-moving, high-profile primary is unfolding in Massachusetts. Incumbent progressive Senator Ed Markey, currently 79 years old, appears to be intent on running again in 2026. Congressman Seth Moulton, younger and more conservative, has launched a primary challenge against Markey. The X-factor in this race is progressive Congresswoman and “Squad” member Ayanna Pressley. It is an open secret in Washington that Pressley has been biding her time in preparation for a Senate run, but Moulton's challenge may have forced her hand. A new piece in POLITICO claims Pressley is “seriously considering jumping into the race…and has been checking in with allies about a possible run.” Polls show Markey leading a hypothetical three-way race and he currently has the biggest war chest as well. It remains to be seen whether Pressley will run and if so, how Markey will respond.* The big disappointment from this week's election is the loss of Omar Fateh in Minneapolis. Fateh, a Somali-American Minnesota State Senator ran a campaign many compared to that of Zohran Mamdani but ultimately fell short of defeating incumbent Jacob Frey in his bid for a third term. Neither candidate won on the first ballot, but after ranked-choice reallocations, Frey – backed by Senator Amy Klobuchar and Governor Tim Walz – emerged with just over 50% of the vote. Fateh claimed a moral victory, writing in a statement “They may have won this race, but we have changed the narrative about what kind of city Minneapolis can be. Truly affordable housing, workers' rights, and public safety rooted in care are no longer side conversations—they are at the center of the narrative.” This from Newsweek.* Overall though, Tuesday was a triumphant night for the Democrats. Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill prevailed in the New Jersey gubernatorial election. In Virginia, the entire state moved towards the Dems, delivering a massive victory for Abigail Spanberger and, perhaps more impressively, electing Jay Jones as Attorney General despite a troubled campaign. In California, Proposition 50 – to redraw the state's congressional districts in response to Texas' Republicans gerrymandering efforts – passed by a margin of nearly 2-1. More surprising victories came in the South. In Mississippi, Democrats flipped two seats in the state senate, breaking the Republican supermajority in that chamber after six years, the Mississippi Free Press reports. The state party called their victory “a historic rebuke of extremism.” Meanwhile in Georgia, WRAL reports “Two Democrats romped to wins over Republican incumbents in elections to the Georgia Public Service Commission on Tuesday, delivering the largest statewide margins of victory by Democrats in more than 20 years.” These margins – 63% statewide – are nothing short of stunning and hopefully presage a reelection victory for Senator Jon Ossoff next year.* In more Georgia news, NOTUS reports Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene is gunning for the 2028 Republican presidential nomination. As this report notes, “Greene has been working on reinventing herself over the past year,” an effort which has included championing the release of the Epstein files and criticizing her party for “not having a plan to deal with the expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies, which are set to expire at the end of the year.” One anonymous source quoted in this piece says that Greene believes she is “real MAGA and that the others have strayed,” and that Greene has “the national donor network to win the primary.” So far, Greene has vociferously denied these rumors.* Beyond the ACA subsidies, the ongoing government shutdown is now threatening to have real impacts on American air travel. On Wednesday, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy announced there will have to be 10% reductions in 40 of the most “high traffic” airport locations throughout the country, per NBC. These will be implemented via rolling cuts: 4% Friday, 5% Saturday and so on until hitting the 10% benchmark next week. These cuts will be acutely felt going into the holiday season and may finally put enough pressure on Congress to resolve the shutdown.* Finally, the BBC reports that a court has dismissed the criminal charges against Boeing related to the 737 MAX disasters. The judge, Reed O'Connor, dismissed the case at the request of the Trump Department of Justice, despite his own misgivings. Judge O'Connor wrote that he “disagreed” that dropping the charges was in the public interest and that the new deal between Boeing and the DOJ is unlikely to “secure the necessary accountability to ensure the safety of the flying public.” However, Judge O'Connor lacked the authority to override the request. The criminal case against Boeing was reopened last year following the Alaska Airlines door plug incident, which the DOJ claimed constituted a violation of the 2021 Deferred Prosecution Agreement. Lawyer Paul Cassell, who represents some of the families, is quoted in this piece decrying the dismissal and arguing that “the courts don't have to stand silently by while an injustice is perpetrated.” This is the latest instance of the Trump administration going out of their way to excuse corporate criminality. It will not be the last.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Tuesday is Election Day and polls are open until 8 p.m. across the state. On the ballot, there are a number of municipal races and referendums. Voters in a pair of Minnesota Senate districts have the potential to change party control of a closely divided chamber. Perhaps the most closely watched races are for mayor in Minneapolis and St. Paul. Incumbent mayors Jacob Frey of Minneapolis and Melvin Carter of St. Paul are both seeking a third term in office. MPR News reporters Regina Medina and Sarah Thamer were at the polls Tuesday morning and joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share what they were hearing from voters.

Presidential Ambition and the 1980 Victory: From Farm Hand Friendship to the "There You Go Again" Knockout. Max Boot discusses Ronald Reagan running for president, first challenging incumbent Gerald Ford in the 1976 Republican primaries. Reagan narrowly lost the New Hampshire primary to Ford by about a thousand votes, but won the hearts of the convention with a graceful and moving speech delivered in defeat. After Ford lost to Jimmy Carter, Reagan spent the years between 1976 and 1980 returning to his "first love": radio. Despite his 1976 loss and his age (69), Reagan decided to run again in 1980, driven by personal ambition. Reagan loved going to his ranch outside Santa Barbara on weekends, where he enjoyed physical labor and preferred associating with ranch hands, former California state policemen Dennis LeBlanc and Barney Barnett, over the magnates with whom he was often photographed. The 1980 campaign was initially managed by John Sears, but Reagan fired him on the day of the New Hampshire primary, and Nancy brought in Bill Casey as campaign chairman. Casey was later implicated in the alleged "October surprise," and Boot found strong evidence this "probably happened," though the culpability rested with Casey, not Reagan. The campaign remained close through the summer, but the gap opened up weeks before Election Day primarily because of the late October debate, where Reagan delivered the famous rhetorical knockout blow, "There you go again," winning him the debate and the election.

In Episode 491, Stacey Richter interviews Elizabeth Mitchell, CEO of the Purchaser's Business Group on Health (PBGH), about the PBGH Transparency Demonstration Project. They discuss the project's aim to provide jumbo self-insured employers with transparency in healthcare costs, quality, and safety data. Collaborating with Milliman and Embold and funded by the Peterson Center on Healthcare, PBGH's project reveals no correlation between higher prices and quality in healthcare services. The episode highlights the impacts on TPAs, consultants, and clinical organizations, and underscores the importance of employers using this new transparency data for strategic advantage and compliance with the Consolidated Appropriations Act. Richter and Mitchell delve into the broader implications for creating high-value networks and fostering market competition based on quality and affordability. === LINKS ===

Bibb is running against community activist Laverne Gore who declined to participate in a candidate interview.

Rochester Mayor Malik Evans is seeking another term. He joins us to discuss his re-election campaign and his priorities for the city. He also answers our questions and yours about public safety, housing, education, and more. In studio:Malik Evans, incumbent candidate for Rochester mayor*Note: Evans' opponent, Louis Sabo, is scheduled to be on "Connections" on Thursday, October 23, from 1:00-2:00.--Connections is supported by listeners like you. Head to our donation page to become a WXXI member today, support the show, and help us close the gap created by the rescission of federal funding.---Connections airs every weekday from noon-2 p.m. Join the conversation with questions or comments by phone at 1-844-295-TALK (8255) or 585-263-9994, email, Facebook or Twitter. Connections is also livestreamed on the WXXI News YouTube channel each day. You can watch live or access previous episodes here.---Do you have a story that needs to be shared? Pitch your story to Connections.

Joe Mizrahi is running for Seattle School Board District 4, which covers Queen Anne, Fremont, Belltown, and South Lake Union. His opponent is Laura Marie Rivera. This interview is part of our 2025 Seattle School Board Candidate series. Every Seattle voter will vote on four school board races in the general election: Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7.About Joe MizrahiSecretary Treasurer of UFCW 3000 (represents 60,000 frontline workers)Currently serving as District 4 school board director (appointed)Parent of three daughters in Seattle Public SchoolsCo-chair of $2 billion pension fundServes on multiple boardsHas testified to state legislature annually since 2008Key PositionsFirst Priority:Bring back committee structures for board membersNeed deeper dives on issuesOn School Board Role:Hold district accountable to voters' values and strategic visionApprove budget with eye toward sustainability for next decadeBe connective tissue with general publicOn Superintendent Search:Need someone who can hold system accountableStrong communication skills and ability to draw in communityBrings strong vision for districtOn District Structure:Worst choice is operating halfway between systemsLikes autonomy for different program choicesNeeds centralization for support and standardsEvery building should have its own feelOn When Goals Aren't Met:Hold superintendent accountable through evaluationsSet meeting agendas to make staff explain issuesCan reject plans and ask for better onesBe careful not to over-rely on standardized testsOn Community Engagement:Use board position to bring issues to meetings and agendaExample: forced district to address waitlists and enrollmentJob is to carry community concerns, not tell educators how to do their jobsOther Positions:Strongly supports special education inclusion and dual language immersionSees board role as both trustee and representativeEducational Leader He Admires: His mother (special education teacher who fought for inclusion)Most Aligned With: School Board President Gina ToppImportant InfoBallots mailed: October 15th | Due: November 4thAlso listen to: Interviews with all District 2, 4, 5, and 7 candidates at rainydayrecess.orgJoe's campaign: joe4schools.comPodcast info: rainydayrecess.org | hello@rainydayrecess.orgSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

Sarah Clark is running for Seattle School Board District 2, which covers NW Seattle including Magnolia, Ballard, North Beach, southern Greenwood, and Green Lake. Her opponent is Kathleen Smith. This interview is part of our 2025 Seattle School Board Candidate series. Every Seattle voter will vote on four school board races in the general election: Districts 2, 4, 5, and 7.About Sarah ClarkCurrently serving as District 2 school board director (appointed April 2024, running to retain seat)Director of Policy at Seattle Metropolitan Chamber of CommerceMaster's in Education Policy from University of WashingtonGraduate of Seattle Public Schools (Madrona Elementary, Washington Middle School, Garfield High School, Class of 2003)Serves as City of Seattle FEPP Levy and King County LiaisonKey PositionsOn Why She's Running:Believes in coalition building and comprehensive policymakingWants to involve community more in the workDistrict is in crisis deeper than initially understoodSees opportunity to fix problems with new generation of collaborative board membersWants to set things up for success 10 years from nowOn Budget:Current budget reflects hope for legislative supportAlso preparing for scenario without enough fundingMany fixed costs (labor contracts, levies) limit flexibilityCommunity engagement is critical part of budget processHard decisions may be necessary if funding doesn't come throughOn Student Safety:Experienced assault as sophomore at Garfield (drives dedication to this issue)Current approach has failed; past models weren't successful eitherWorking to convene group of SPS/SPD leaders, community, city council, mayor's officeStudent safety policies need to be flexible and evolveCommitted to restoring district's relationship with SPD for 2025-2026Can't promise school resource officers will return in previous formOn Her Background:Was in Highly Capable Program (APP) and experienced segregation by academic programsShocked by difference between advanced classes and regular classesStudied equity and legacy of colonialism at UWEducation opened doors and she wants that access for othersHas two nieces in SPSOn Her Approach:Seeks to collaborate (shaped by playing sports and being on teams)Open to hearing from community (ideas, venting, questions)Takes responsibility seriously as part of her faith and valuesHopeful that local action can make impact despite federal challengesReady to develop fresh ideas to meet every student's needImportant InfoBallots mailed: October 15th | Due: November 4thAlso listen to: Interviews with all District 2, 4, 5, and 7 candidates at rainydayrecess.orgSarah's campaign: https://www.sarah4schoolboard.org/Podcast info: rainydayrecess.org | hello@rainydayrecess.orgSupport the showContact us at hello@rainydayrecess.org.Rainy Day Recess music by Lester Mayo, logo by Cheryl Jenrow.

On today's Political Breakfast: Republican candidates are beefing-up their war chests in hopes the money will talk enough to help unseat Democratic U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff next year. Ossoff's campaign reports he has 21 million in the bank. Democratic strategist Tharon Johnson and Republican strategist Brian Robinson discuss the numbers that are rolling in from his GOP opponents with host Lisa Rayam. Political outsider Derek Dooley announced Monday that he's raised nearly 2 million in his first stretch of the race. He's also got the endorsement of Governor Brian Kemp. Another GOP opponent, Congressman Mike Collins, went head-to-head with Dooley and said he's also raised $1.9 million, and that he is transferring another million from his congressional account. The final candidate, Congressman Buddy Carter, has not yet posted. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As a self-described “daughter of a deportee, raised by a single mom in and around Northeast LA,” Angela Gonzales-Torres is running for Congress on an abolitionist platform of people-first housing, guaranteed basic income, Medicare-for-all, Green New Deal, immigrant justice and more. 

Trump administration takes tariffs fight to U.S. Supreme Court. Prime Minister Mark Carney and his cabinet prepare for fall budget. Canadian among the injured that killed 16 people in Lisbon funicular crash. Incumbent leaders Irfaan Ali and Andrew Holness win closely-watched elections in Guyana and Jamaica. Ukrainian security guarantees debated at Coalition of the Willing summit in France. Cult leader who calls herself the Queen of Canada now in police custody. The 50th edition of the Toronto International Film Festival starts today.

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In this Season 6 episode of ETF Battles, Ron DeLegge ‪@etfguide‬ referees an audience requested contest between international stock ETFs. It's the actively managed Avantis International Equity ETF (AVDE) vs. the index linked Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF (VEA). Who wins the battle?Program judges Athan Psarofagis at Bloomberg and Mike Akins at ETF Action examine this ETF duel between competing fund strategy linked to international stocks. Each ETF is judged against the other in key categories like cost, exposure strategy, performance, yield and a mystery category. Find out who wins the battle!*********ETF Battles is sponsored by Direxion Direxion Daily Leveraged & Inverse ETFs. Know the risks. Proceed Boldly. Visit http://www.Direxion.com