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The UK government is planning major defence reforms, at the cost of welfare programmes – drawing public anger. European members of NATO are under pressure to increase their military budgets. But could they defend themselves without U.S. support? In this episode: Paul Beaver, Defence analyst. Aaron Gasch Burnett, Senior fellow at Democratic Strategy Initiative. Jeremy Corbyn, Independent Member of the UK Parliament. Host: Elizabeth Puranam Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook

Fresh off the back of her re-election, Independent Member for the Legislative Council seat of Nelson, Meg Webb, joins Kaz and Tubes to detail her thoughts on the Macquarie Point stadium saga.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The balance of power seems to be shifting in Australian politics. There was a shock U-turn in the polls ahead of the election, with Anthony Albanese and the Labor Party suddenly pulling out in front. It now seems likely the party will secure a second term. Independent Member for Warringah, Zali Steggall told Ryan Bridge confidence in major parties keeps decreasing, and there's an increased interest in independent candidates as a result. Although convention in parliament has evolved towards party politics, Steggall says the Australian constitution actually allows for a model of parliament in which legislation is tackled on its own merits. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to No Dribble EXTRA, where we have a conversation with the women who make decisions that affect you, and our sport. Today it's Allegra Spender, Independent Member for Wentworth! She is a netty fan who credits playing it in high school as teaching her the skills she needed in her career, so we ask her about the possibility of netball in the Olympics, how she would support the game locally, and ask her some rapid fire questions in Coxy's Hot Box. It's a netball podcast, but it's so much more. If you enjoyed this episode - FOLLOW and SUBSCRIBE to No Dribble, share with a fellow 'Netty nut' and shoot us a 5 star review ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ BUY Carolyn's book 'We Only Want What's Best' HERE Join the conversation with Cath, Liz and Carolyn and nominate your 'Wind Beneath My Wings' hero on Instagram HERE Join the No Dribble Facebook Group HERESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bec Thomas, Independent Member of the Legislative Council for Elwick, joins Kaz and Tubes for a chat about the need for action on youth crime in the northern suburbs, and calls for a new home for basketball in Hobart.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nevena and Macca talk to Zoe Daniel, Independent Member of Parliament for Goldstein Zoe Daniel is the Independent Member of Parliament for Goldstein, Victoria, elected in May 2022. She made... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 12th April 2025: Election Update, Zoe Daniel, Independent Member of Parliament for Goldstein appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

In this week's episode Chris Wright is joined by: The Independent Member of Parliament for Great Yarmouth, Rupert Lowe, political commentator Lee Harris, and finally broadcast journalist and writer, Anna McGovern. The panel discusses Trump's tariffs, UK-US trade, Labour's role in trade decisions, and the civil service's influence on policy. They explore trade opportunities, EU policies, economic challenges, AI's impact on jobs, and the need for political reform and better representation as the UK heads toward future elections.Topics:Trump's tariffs are seen as detrimental to global trade.The UK is viewed as a sovereign nation post-Brexit.There are strategic opportunities for the UK amidst trade wars.The Labour Party's response to tariffs is uncertain.The civil service is perceived as ineffective and unaccountable.Political reform is necessary to address the two-party system in the UK.The panel believes that the British public is aware of their declining standard of living.There is skepticism about the Labour Party's ability to make smart trade decisions.The importance of respecting the 2016 Brexit vote is emphasized.The future of UK trade relations remains uncertain. The UK is facing higher tariffs compared to other countries entering the US market.Trade wars create a challenging environment with no clear winners.There are significant opportunities for the UK to negotiate better trade deals post-Brexit.The current government is perceived as failing to address economic challenges effectively.AI is transforming job markets, making it harder for graduates to find employment.The political landscape is shifting, with increasing public demand for change.The two-party system in the UK is seen as ineffective and outdated.Public sentiment is growing for a third party to emerge as a viable option.We hope you enjoy this episode and feel free to get in touch with messages, comments or feedback at tom@soundsapien.com Many thanks,WOTN Team'I Hit The Nail Right On The Head' by Billy Bremner. © Fridens liljor/Micke Finell. Rock around the clock productions AB. www.rockaroundtheclock.co This episode was produced by Sound Sapien Soundsapien.com

Caroline Wheeler from The Sunday Times assesses the latest developments at Westminster.To discuss the announcement this week, by the US government, that there would be a pause in all military aid to Ukraine and a pause in intelligence sharing, Caroline is joined by former Cabinet Secretary and National Security Adviser, Lord Sedwill and Air Chief Marshal, Lord Peach, the former head of the UK Armed Forces who was also chair of NATO's military committee from 2018 to 2021. Lord Peach has just stepped down as U.K. special envoy to the Balkans. The Chancellor will deliver her Spring Statement later this month at at time of limited financial headroom. To discuss the impact of possible cuts to the welfare bill Caroline is joined by the former Conservative Party leader and architect of the Universal Credit system, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and former Labour MP Rosie Duffield who now sits as an Independent Member of Parliament. Labour's Baroness Hayter and Lord Howard, the former Conservative Party leader, join Caroline to discuss the Hereditary Peers Bill which is currently in the House of Lords. The landmark legislation will remove the right of the remaining 92 hereditary peers to sit and vote in the House of Lords.US President Donald Trump has been invited to the UK for a second state visit by the King. To discuss state visits and the so-called 'soft power' of the Monarchy, Caroline is joined by Edward, now Lord Young, of Old Windsor, who was Private Secretary and key adviser to The late Queen. He was with Her Majesty for 20 years until her death in 2022 and oversaw the smooth transition to the start of The King's reign.

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Are you satisfied with the Government right now? If polls are anything to go by, Australians are increasingly getting over being led by majority governments on the left or the right. Labor and the Coalition are unsurprisingly not keen on sharing power with independents and minor parties – and have responded by pushing legislation through parliament to reform our national elections. The Government says this new law would stop billionaires having too much influence on our elections – but independent MPs say it’s really aimed at making it harder for them, and new independents, to be elected in the future. It’s a battle over the future of the country. Who’s going to win, and what should you do about it? Allegra Spender is the Independent Member for Wentworth, and Kate Chaney the Independent Member for Curtin. On this episode of The Briefing, they join Bension Siebert from parliament house in Canberra. Follow The Briefing: TikTok: @listnrnewsroom Instagram: @listnrnewsroom @thebriefingpodcast YouTube: @LiSTNRnewsroom Facebook: @LiSTNR NewsroomSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nightlife, in the run-up to The 2025 federal election, will host a panel of informed people from relevant sections of the political spectrum – independents, the governing party and the opposition able to take a broader perspective, an overview. 

Why is tax reform crucial for Australia's future? From tackling the cost-of-living crisis to advancing intergenerational equity, boosting business productivity, and addressing climate change, many agree that tax policy holds the key to many of the nation's most pressing challenges. In this must-listen episode, join us for an in-depth discussion with Australian MP Allegra Spender as she unpacks the findings, challenges and opportunities emerging from her Tax Green Paper. Learn why real reform is long overdue and explore how forward-thinking tax strategies can drive economic growth, enhance social equity and pave the way for a sustainable future. Join a leading tax voice and an expert panel for an insightful discussion that shapes CPA Australia's advocacy platform for the 2025 federal election. Expert panel Chris Freeland AM: Chief Executive Officer, CPA Australia Dale Pinto: Global President and Chair, CPA Australia Elinor Kasapidis: Chief of Policy, Standards and External Affairs Jenny Wong: Tax Lead, Policy and Advocacy, CPA Australia Guest: Allegra Spender, the Independent Member for Wentworth, elected in 2022. A member of the House Standing Committee on Economics and the Joint Standing Committee on Migration, Allegra has an Economics degree from Cambridge University and an MSc from the University of London. Before parliament, she worked as a business analyst at McKinsey, a policy analyst with UK Treasury and was later the Managing Director at Carla Zampatti Pty Ltd. Allegra Spender's tax green paper was released in November 2024 and is available to read online.  You can find out more about Allegra at her website.  Additionally, in March 2024, CPA Australia undertook a research paper titled Towards Better Tax Policy and Tax Reform that sought to determine how tax policy development and tax reform can be improved in Australia. You can find a CPA at our custom portal on the CPA Australia website.  Would you like to listen to more With Interest episodes? Head to CPA Australia's YouTube channel.  CPA Australia publishes four podcasts, providing commentary and thought leadership across business, finance, and accounting:  With Interest INTHEBLACK INTHEBLACK Out Loud Excel Tips Search for them in your podcast platform.  You can email the podcast team at podcasts@cpaaustralia.com.au

Fifty British MPs call for children from Gaza to receive medical care in the UK. It was prompted by the UK's denial of treatment to a 4-year-old Palestinian boy who lost both his legs in an Israeli attack. British hospitals have treated children from Ukraine. So, why not from Gaza? In this episode: Dr. Victoria Rose, Plastic Surgeon. Dr. Mads Gilbert, Doctor, Emergency Medicine. Jeremy Corbyn, Independent Member, British Parliament. Host: Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

Zoe Daniel MP joins us to discuss the MAGA loyalists Trump is tapping for senior roles and how Australia can deal with the President-elect. On this episode of After America, Zoe Daniel MP, Independent Member for Goldstein and former foreign correspondent, joins Dr Emma Shortis to talk about the incoming Trump administration, Australia's relationships with the United States and China, and the role of independent politicians in Australian defence and foreign policy-making. This discussion was recorded on Thursday 28 November and things may have changed since recording. Order What's the Big Idea? 32 Big Ideas for a Better Australia now, via the Australia Institute website. australiainstitute.org.au // @theausinstitute Guest: The Hon Zoe Daniel MP, Independent Member for Goldstein // @zoedaniel Host: Emma Shortis, Director of International & Security Affairs, the Australia Institute // @EmmaShortis Show notes: Greetings from Trumpland: How an unprecedented presidency changed everything by Zoe Daniel and Roscoe Whalan (March 2021) Theme music: Blue Dot Sessions Subscribe for regular updates from the Australia Institute. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to podcasts@australiainstitute.org.au.Support After America: https://nb.australiainstitute.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Lindsay McKenzie has been appointed as Wellington City Council's Crown observer. Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said McKenzie has significant governance and senior leadership experience. McKenzie's term will last until July next year. Wellington City Council's Crown observer will be on the job tomorrow after the Government revealed the man tasked with sorting out “the shambles”. Lindsay McKenzie, the former chief executive of Tasman District Council and Gisborne District Council, has agreed to take on the role. Wellington Mayor Tory Whanau told Newstalk ZB's Wellington Mornings host Nick Mills there had been better collaboration at the council in the past couple of weeks. ”When the Minister was contemplating government intervention, I think that kind of gave everyone a bit of a fright. The last thing the council wanted was a commissioner”, she said. Whanau said she wasn't surprised when the Government decided to appoint a Crown observer. ”I wouldn't say relief, just kind of like acceptance that this was happening.” When asked whether she'd lost control of her council, Whanau said no. ”This robustness and perception of dysfunction has been building for years.” Whanau believed they could work together but said “unified” was probably no longer the right word to use. Asked what she would do differently, Whanau said anything she did differently would result in the same outcome. ”Everything that I have done is by the book, I've done everything with the best interests of Wellingtonians at heart. “What we have are some people who relitigate decisions, play politics, play political theatre because that is the nature of Wellington City Council. I stick by my decisions.” Lindsay McKenzie is the former CEO of Tasman District Council. Whanau believed the council had not reached the threshold for a Crown observer but she accepted that was the Government's decision. She said the council would never be perfect. ”That's due to the personalities that are in the room. When you disagree so fundamentally on things like values, policies or so forth, it's going to cause tensions, it's going to be robust. “We've never going to be best friends and that's probably something I was naive about when I was first mayor.” Whanau spoke to Simeon Brown last night who told her the observer was there to help the council. She has exchanged numbers with McKenzie this morning and will set up a meeting with him as soon as possible. Whanau said she expected McKenzie to observe and provide guidance to ensure the council was meeting its legislative requirements. She did not expect him to attend airport board meetings with her, but he will attend council meetings, workshops and meet with elected members one-on-one. She didn't think having an observer was going to be as dramatic as people thought. ”Because there's an observer there, we'll have councillors possibly watch themselves.” Whanau said observing the capital city could be quite different from McKenzie's experience at provincial councils. Asked whether councillors had thrown her under the bus, Whanau said; “You'd have to ask them”. Whanau said she had not been treated unfairly by her own council and said that it was just political theatre. Not every councillor thought she was a great leader but she had a great relationship with the majority of her peers, Whanau said. She didn't think Wellingtonians were embarrassed by having a Crown observer, and she did not feel she had been picked on by the Government because she was aligned with the Green Party. Whanau said between $400 million and $600m in capital spending could be cut after the failed airport sale. Asked whether there would be redundancies or a hiring freeze internally at the council to save money, Whanau said cutting capital spending would have a flow-on on effect in operating spending but she “couldn't say definitively”. Whanau said the Golden Mile project was sacred to her because she campaigned on it strongly. ”There's a lot of negative talk around this project but at the end of the day it's the transformational stuff that makes our city liveable, walkable, all that good stuff.” McKenzie has significant governance and senior leadership experience in local government, Local Government Minister Simeon Brown said in a statement yesterday. “When Invercargill City Council was facing governance issues, Mr McKenzie was called upon as an external appointee to support its governance performance improvement programme.” “He also has strong financial acumen, which is reflected in his current appointment as an Independent Member of the Nelson City Council audit, risk and finance cCommittee.” Brown revealed he had sought advice on possible Government intervention after the council stopped the controversial sale of its 34% share in the airport – upending the Long Term Plan (LTP). The council now has to amend the LTP and possibly cut hundreds of millions of dollars in capital spending to create additional debt headroom to respond to the insurance risks the airport sale was designed to solve. Brown said the decision to appoint a Crown observer was not one that he took lightly. “However, my assessment is that the financial and behavioural challenges facing the council represent a significant problem as set out in Part 10 of the Local Government Act 2002.” Speaking to Newstalk ZB's Mike Hosking this morning, Brown said McKenzie will sort through the “dysfunction between personalities” at Wellington City Council and will help the mayor and councillors to “get on”. He said McKenzie would provide external advice and assist with a fresh pair of eyes, though it's up to the council whether it follows the Crown observer's guidance. ”[He is] someone else who … has not been part of all the drama over the last little while and can provide an extra set of advice.” Nelson mayor Nick Smith said McKenzie's appointment is something the region should be proud of, given his experience as both CEO of Tasman District Council and interim chief executive at Nelson City Council. In a Facebook post, Smith said “the problems at Wellington City Council will test Lindsay's skills with a difficult combination of infrastructure, financial and governance woes”. “We wish him, Mayor Tory Whanau and Wellington's councillors the very best as they attempt to stabilise the council and sort the Capital's major challenges.” McKenzie's term will last until the end of July 2025 or earlier if appropriate. “Mr McKenzie will provide the support and advice necessary to assist the council as it delivers an amended Long-Term Plan that works for the city, its ratepayers, and communities”, Brown said. Georgina Campbell is a Wellington-based reporter who has a particular interest in local government, transport, and seismic issues. She joined the Herald in 2019 after working as a broadcast journalist. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A Clare MEP insists a primary goal of evaluating the State's response to Covid-19 must be to determine if a decision was made that "some lives are worth more than others". The Cabinet has signed off on the terms of reference of a long-awaited examination of how the Government handled the Covid-19 pandemic, with work expected to begin in the coming weeks. It's been stressed that unlike what took place in the UK, it will be an "evaluation" rather than an inquiry, meaning it won't have statutory powers to compel witnesses or evidence. Scariff-based Independent Member of the European Parliament Michael McNamara, who was the Chair of the Special Committee on Covid-19 Response when it was in place, says if decisions were made that directly led to people's deaths, the facts must be laid bare.

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Today we're honoured to be joined by Hon. Alfred Cannan MHK, Independent Member of the "House of Keys" and current serving Chief Minister of the Isle of Man since 2021. Today he'll tell us about the initiatives designed to support people with disabilities on the Isle of Man he has supported since assuming the role of Chief Minister. Learn more about the Office of the Chief Minister via the links below: Official website: https://www.gov.im/about-the-government/departments/cabinet-office/chief-minister/ https://www.gov.im/categories/working-in-the-isle-of-man/employment-rights/equality-act-2017/ The Hon. Chief Minister was recently interviewed on the "Talking in the Dark" podcast hosted by the incredible Evie Roberts. Check out the interview via the link below: https://open.spotify.com/episode/656KPZNPoGKMUPOxFYW3SP?si=Pe9wLBiHQkaDxBtWfg7yow If you would like to reach out feel free to send an email to: atelierfuralle@gmail.com. You can also leave a review of the podcast and follow this show on: Instagram: https://instagram.com/atelierfuralle?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr⁠⁠ Facebook: ⁠⁠https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61551850785306⁠⁠ Snapchat: https://t.snapchat.com/FVWn1jmT Discord Server https://discord.gg/XsZZ42NU X (formerly known as Twitter): @JDDragonPodcast

A Clare MEP is set to head up an EU Committee tasked with keeping tabs on artificial intelligence. Scariff's Michael McNamara has been appointed Co-Chair of the European Parliament's AI Monitoring Group, which has responsibility for implementing the Artificial Intelligence Act, that became law in August. The group will aim to ensure systems used by businesses, schools, states, and the general public are fairly regulated based on the risk they pose to society. Independent Member of the Renew Europe Group, McNamara says its vital the technology isn't abused.

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Israeli strikes on Lebanon have killed more than 2,400 people since October 7, most of them in the past month. They have mostly targeted Hezbollah's leadership and fighters, but in recent days, some government buildings have come under attack. Christian towns further north, where fighters had reportedly taken shelter, have also been hit. Analysts say these attacks are intended to disrupt Lebanon's fragile power-sharing system, which is drawn along religious lines. Is Israel trying to isolate Shia Hezbollah supporters by inflaming sectarian tension? In this episode: Najat Aoun Saliba, Independent Member, Lebanon's Parliament. Georges Haddad, Lebanese Political and Security Analyst. Drew Mikhael, Non-resident Fellow, Tahir Institute for Middle East Policy. Host: Hashem Ahelbarra  Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook At Al Jazeera Podcasts, we want to hear from you, our listeners. So, please head to https://www.aljazeera.com/survey and tell us your thoughts about this show and other Al Jazeera podcasts. It only takes a few minutes!

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Nevena and Macca talk to Zoe Daniel Independent Member for Goldstein. Daniel re-introduced her private members bill to ban gambling ads as a matter of urgency, on August 19th 2024,... LEARN MORE The post Saturday, 12th,October, 2024; Zoe Daniel, Independent Member for Goldstein, Let's End Gambling Ads Now. HECS Reforms appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

In this episode, Christopher Mirabile, Executive Chair of Launchpad Venture Group, explores the pivotal role of boards in startup companies and discusses how boards can be both a critical support system as well as a driver of success. We love our listeners! Drop us a line or give us guest suggestions here. Big Ideas/Thoughts/Quotes “Life is too short to suffer with the wrong people in your boardroom.” Startup Boards are different, but still vitally important “Boards have featured prominently in my entire professional life.” “When I was a consultant with the strategy group at Pricewaterhouse, ultimately our work was commissioned by boards and delivered to boards, and those board presentations when I was lucky enough to be in the room as a young person on the team were some of the most high-pressure situations that I ever was in professionally and left a real impression on me.” “When I got into the startup world, I sort of had to unlearn a certain amount of what I'd learned about boards and moved to the end of the spectrum where boards provide as much mentoring and business value as they do governance.” “Startup boards tend to be a little smaller, a little bit more nimble and often the membrane between shareholders and directors is much thinner because you often see meaningful representation direct from the shareholder base on the board.” “When you run into resistance from a founder [about a board], it's often really more of an educational journey than a negotiating journey to try to get them to understand the value of a board.” Why is a board important for a startup? Your investors want it and you're not going to be able to raise money without it and why would you reinvent the wheel when you can have people who made those mistakes before and can help you avoid wasted time and wasted resources. “A big part of what [we] do is help CEOs understand that …if you go into a relationship with your board, it's sort of like an intellectual partnership where you bring the courage to admit you don't have all the answers and you really seek to draw the wisdom out…”  …If you show me a CEO that's failing, I'll show you a board that's failing to support that CEO properly … Attitude of Startup board members “I don't want to be anywhere near the blast radius of a startup that fails, so I want to make sure that this company is going to succeed…” Feedback to CEO after a Board Executive Session A great way to give feedback after an executive session is: "Hey, let's just do a little case study here. In the meeting, you said this, here's what they heard..." and then it's not an in-your-face criticism, it's just helping them understand how they're being perceived and how their choice of words and their manner of speaking and their style affects the impact of their communications…I think that can be a very effective non-confrontational way to give quick feedback to a CEO.  The Independent Member of a Startup Board “What we're looking for is two things. One is the avoidance of some negatives and the other is certain positives. I'll start with the avoidance of the negatives. We don't want an inexperienced blowhard who has a lot of ego involved in telling people what to do and insisting that their advice be followed, and someone who contributes to a board meeting in a manner which sucks all the oxygen out of the room and makes it super awkward to disagree with them.  We're looking for someone who has a little bit of experience, understands boards are a working thing and that startups are an imperfect science and they're not going to be a disruptive or difficult board member. That's the kind of the key negatives that we're looking to avoid.  In terms of the positives, really, we want someone who understands the industry dynamics, understands the players, knows who the company and the CEO should be talking to, and has that bigger perspective, who can put the day-to-day operational challenges of the company into a broader industry context, and then ultimately make introductions when it's time to find additional investors or exit the company.  So, all we need is a well-behaved genius. It's easy.” Training Board Members “Launchpad now has at least 50 portfolio companies and 40 Launchpad members are either in the boardroom as a director or an observer. That's a pretty large portfolio of board members and observers that the group is adding as human value to the companies.” Our training consists of three things. ·      One is expectation setting and accountability, ·      The second is we tend to give the newer investors in our group an opportunity to serve as an observer under an experienced board member for at least a year so they get a little bit of a sense of what it's about. ·      The third piece is really traditional training and that consists of training we do before they serve on the board and then ongoing training after they've begun. The training we do before is basically making them read the director's guidebook that Ham and I wrote, which really covers all of the basics, and we go to great pains to say, "No, we really mean it when we say we want you to read this. Don't come to the class if you haven't read it because we'll know." ·      Then we do a class where we give them an opportunity to discuss questions and things that weren't clear from the book and we take them through a whole layer of sort of pragmatic suggestions on how to get that first meeting successful and how to run a good board Overboarding “It's really an issue in the VC world … I think a lot of people draw some measure of professional pride out of being on a board and they can tend to get a little carried away and take on too many board assignments.”  “In our experience doing a startup board well, even in a year where it goes pretty well, it's about a 200-hour-a-year commitment.” “We do go out of our way to keep them [people with too many board seats] off the board, and one of the reasons we really prefer to lead rounds is because we want to have a hand in building the board and making sure that we're giving our CEO all the resources she or he needs to succeed and putting the right people around our management team.” Responsibilities of Boards have expanded dramatically “The basics sort of used to constitute most of what a board did, and now a board has so many other jobs, it's really overwhelming a number of things that we expect boards to do and I think that it not only takes away from some of the time that could be spent on the basics, but it creates a ‘whack a mole' kind of a mindset in terms of directors.”   Links  linkedin.com/in/christophermirabile  Bio Christopher Mirabile is the Chair Emeritus of the Angel Capital Association and the immediate past Chair of the U.S. Securities And Exchange Commission's Investor Advisory Committee. He is also the Executive Chair of Launchpad Venture Group, a Boston-based venture investment group focused on seed and early-stage investments in technology-oriented companies. Launchpad is top-three ranked group in the U.S. As a full-time angel investor and an active member of the Boston-area angel investing community, in addition to his Launchpad work, Christopher has personally invested in over 65 start-up companies. He was named one of  the "Top Angel Investors in New England" by Xconomy, one of "Boston's Most Helpful Investors" in an entrepreneur survey by Companyon Ventures and is the recipient of the Angel Capital Association's Hans Severiens Award for his contribution to the advancement of angel investing. Christopher has co-authored six books on early stage investing, been a columnist on entrepreneurship for Inc. Magazine, is a co-founder of portfolio management tool www.seraf-investor.com and co-author of the Seraf Compass, a comprehensive web catalog of educational materials about early stage investing, an adjunct lecturer in the MBA program at Babson's Olin School of Business, a regular advisor and mentor to start-ups, and a frequent panelist and speaker. He is a member of the Board of Directors or Board of Advisors of numerous start-up companies and non-profits. Christopher has served as a public company CFO and General Counsel with enterprise software provider IONA Technologies PLC, a corporate and securities lawyer with Testa Hurwitz & Thibeault and as a management consultant with Price Waterhouse's Strategic Consulting Group.

Hello and Welcome to Season 2! Host Ollie sits down with Zali Steggall MP, an Olympic medallist and trailblazing Australian politician. In this episode, Zali shares her journey from becoming Australia's most successful alpine skier to her transition into law and politics. As an independent member for Warringah, she discusses her passion for climate change action, integrity in politics, and the importance of strong, independent voices in Parliament. Zali also reflects on how her sporting career has shaped her resilience and determination to lead on key national issues. Whether you're a law student, a legal professional, or just curious about the intersections of law, politics, and social issues, 'The Australian Law Student' offers valuable insights. Tune in and join the conversation!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/theaustralianlawstudent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

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Andrew Wilkie, Independent Member for Clark spoke to John about seconding the bill to ban online gambling advertising. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clare's MEP believes the Department of Justice "hasn't a clue what it's doing" regarding the processing of asylum seekers. It comes as the High Court has ruled that the State's response to the needs of International Protection Applicants is in breach of the Charter of Fundamental Rights of the European Union. Specifically, the High Court has found that the State's failure to provide accommodation to asylum seekers is in breach of their right to human dignity under Article 1 of the EU Charter of Fundamental Rights. Scariff native and Independent Member of the European Parliament Michael McNamara claims the Justice Department's inability to process asylum seekers in a swift manner indicates it's not up to the challenge.

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Today we launch a special series on the five civic dispositions of the National Assessment for Educational Progress Civics Framework. The first civic disposition stresses the importance of becoming an independent member of society. Listen for more! Center for Civic Education

If you haven't listened to part one, we strongly urge you to go back and wrap your ears around it to get the full story! This yarn has so much Territory history in it, you will be surprised at what Darwin was like not so long ago! Kezia Purick is well known as the Member for Goyder, however we delve into Kezia's life told in her true style - no fear of telling it like it is! A woman who always wanted to be a dentist and ended up being a politician and the first female Speaker of the House in the NT Parliament.In her earlier days she served a stint in the Government and time as the personal assistant to Commodore Eric Johnston, the Administrator of the NT, before running for a seat for the Country Liberal Party (CLP). Eventually breaking away, she become the Independent Member for Goyder and has served the rural area proudly in the ensuing 16 years.Kezia has had a varied career and given much to her community. Not one afraid to voice her opinions, she has given a candid interview of her time in parliament and now looks forward to retirement at the next Territory election in August 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This yarn has so much Territory history in it, you will be surprised at what Darwin was like not so long ago! Kezia has such a great story and a full life, we decided to split it into 2 parts! Here is part one of her story...Kezia Purick is well known as the Member for Goyder, however we delve into Kezia's life told in her true style - no fear of telling it like it is! A woman who always wanted to be a dentist and ended up being a politician and the first female Speaker of the House in the NT Parliament.In her earlier days she served a stint in the Government and time as the personal assistant to Commodore Eric Johnston, the Administrator of the NT, before running for a seat for the Country Liberal Party (CLP). Eventually breaking away, she become the Independent Member for Goyder and has served the rural area proudly in the ensuing 16 years.Kezia has had a varied career and given much to her community. Not one afraid to voice her opinions, she has given a candid interview of her time in parliament and now looks forward to retirement at the next Territory election in August 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Andrew Gee, Independent Member for Calare, joins John Stanley filling in for Michael, to discuss foreign ownership and housing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Janet and Macca are joined live on air, Zoe Daniels, Independent member for Goldstein; as they discuss, Violence against women, legislation, discrimination bills; manufacturing, innovation and climate. The post Saturday 13th, April, 2024: Zoe Daniels, Independent member for Goldsteind, Federal Parliament Update. appeared first on Saturday Magazine.

This week on rabble radio, rabble's Jack Layton Journalism for Change fellow sits down with Sarah Jama, Independent MPP for Hamilton Centre. The two discuss Jama's removal from the NDP caucus due to her “early” calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and how Jama's activism influences her politics.   A bit about our guest  Sarah Jama is an Independent Member of Provincial Parliament for Hamilton Centre. Jama's community work spans over a decade in Ontario and beyond, and includes running intersectional leadership, education, and civic engagement programming for youth, starting grassroots organizations for different social inequities, including food insecurity programming, and championing anti-oppression initiatives in her communities. Prior to being elected, Jama was a sessional faculty member at McMaster University, and the executive director at the Disability Justice Network of Ontario. A well-known changemaker, Jama amplifies and creates spaces for young people by promoting skill building, knowledge sharing, and introductions to community organizing. As a Member of Provincial Parliament, Sarah Jama brings her grassroots organizing experience and deeply rooted connections in the community to Queen's Park to provide platforms for disenfranchised folks who are often dismissed. She encourages them to share their experiences, suggestions, and grievances on a provincial level. If you like the show please consider subscribing on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you find your podcasts. And please, rate, review, share rabble radio with your friends — it takes two seconds to support independent media like rabble. Follow us on social media across channels @rabbleca. 

Furious farmers drive their protests home to European Union leaders. And more demonstrations are planned in their revolt against high costs, EU climate change policies, food imports and support for Ukraine. So what political impact could their action have? In this episode: Michael Fitzmaurice, Independent member, Irish Parliament. Francisco Guerreiro, Independent Member, European Parliament. Pieter Cleppe, European Policy Analyst. Host:  Adrian Finighan Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Ray chats with Rod Roberts, the Independent Member of the Legislative Council NSW, as alarming new drug driving rates in NSW are revealed. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Independent Member of Parliament Kate Chaney joins us to discuss how to make Australian politics more transparent and ways to level the playing field for new and independent political actors.Are political parties writing the rules to protect their own interests rather than those of the Australian public? Why can governments still run expensive, taxpayer-funded advertising campaigns in the lead-up to elections? And how can political donation laws be altered to provide voters with real-time information about the flow of money in a campaign? Independent Member for Curtin Kate Chaney joins Professor Mark Kenny and Dr Marija Taflaga to discuss donations, transparency and the importance of public trust in the political system.Kate Chaney is the Independent Federal Member for Curtin in Western Australia.Marija Taflaga is the Director of the ANU Centre for the Study of Australian Politics and a Senior Lecturer at the ANU School of Politics and International Relations.Mark Kenny is a Professor at the ANU Australian Studies Institute. He came to the University after a high-profile journalistic career including six years as chief political correspondent and national affairs editor for The Sydney Morning Herald, The Age and The Canberra Times.Democracy Sausage with Mark Kenny is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Pocket Casts, Google Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. We'd love to hear your feedback on this series, so send in your questions, comments or suggestions for future episodes to democracysausage@anu.edu.au.This podcast is produced by The Australian National University. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthony Webber is a political strategist and campaigner, a commentator, broadcaster, public speaker and writer. He is a former Independent Member of the Guernsey Parliament, well known for standing up on important issues. He is pushing forward a petition for the UK to step back from the war in Ukraine; something that British taxpayers were not asked if they wanted to contribute billions of pounds towards. Read 'Eating Smoke: One Man's Descent into Crystal Meth Psychosis in Hong Kong's Triad Heartland.' Paperback UK: https://amzn.to/2YoeaPx Paperback US: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0993543944 Support the podcast at: https://www.patreon.com/christhrall (£2 per month plus perks) https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-our-veterans-to-tell-their-story https://paypal.me/TeamThrall Sign up for my NON-SPAM newsletter and FREE books: https://christhrall.com/mailing-list/ Social media Links: https://facebook.com/christhrall https://twitter.com/christhrall https://instagram.com/chris.thrall https://linkedin.com/in/christhrall https://youtube.com/christhrall https://discord.gg/yqvHRUN https://christhrall.com 

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Meg Webb, Independent Member for Nelson

Today we launch a special series on the five civic dispositions of the National Assessment for Educational Progress Civics Framework. The first civic disposition stresses the importance of becoming an independent member of society. Listen for more! Center for Civic Education

The election result delivered a clear mandate to the Government to establish a federal integrity commission. Doing so was a dominate part of Labor's campaign, Anthony Albanese pledging to introduce legislation to establish one before the end of the year. Guest: Helen Haines, Independent Member for Indi

The Australian Electoral Commission has found advertising depicting Independent ACT senate candidate David Pocock and Independent Member for Warringah Zali Steggall as 'closet Greens' breached the Electoral Act and would likely mislead or deceive voters. The advertising campaign had been funded by the right-wing Advance Australia group which has now agreed to stop showing the ads in order to avoid legal action. Guest: David Shoebridge, New South Wales Greens lead Senate candidate

With the election just nine days away dirty tactics and scare campaigns will inevitably grow ever louder. Today the Australian Christian Lobby has distributed a second round of thousands of flyers painting South Australian Independent M-P Rebekha Sharkie in a crane swinging a wrecking ball into a church. It's a repeat of an attack on moderate Liberal MPs and several independents - including Sharkie - who voted against the Religious Discrimination Bill earlier this year, arguing for better protections for trans students at religious schools. Guest: Rebekha Sharkie, Independent Member for Mayo

Donald M. Berwick, MD, MPP, FRCP, President Emeritus and Senior Fellow, Institute for Healthcare Improvement, is also former Administrator of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. A pediatrician by background, Dr. Berwick has served on the faculty of the Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health, and on the staffs of Boston's Children's Hospital Medical Center, Massachusetts General Hospital, and the Brigham and Women's Hospital. He has also served as Vice Chair of the US Preventive Services Task Force, the first "Independent Member" of the American Hospital Association Board of Trustees, and Chair of the National Advisory Council of the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. He served two terms on the Institute of Medicine's (IOM's) Governing Council, was a member of the IOM's Global Health Board, and served on President Clinton's Advisory Commission on Consumer Protection and Quality in the Healthcare Industry. Recognized as a leading authority on health care quality and improvement, Dr. Berwick has received numerous awards for his contributions. In 2005, he was appointed "Honorary Knight Commander of the British Empire" by Her Majesty, Queen Elizabeth II in recognition of his work with the British National Health Service. Dr. Berwick is the author or co-author of over 160 scientific articles and six books. He currently serves as Lecturer in the Department of Health Care Policy at Harvard Medical School. Follow Don on Twitter Nana Twum-Danso, MD, MPH, FACPM, ​Senior Vice President, Global, Institute for Healthcare Improvement (IHI), leads all global strategy and client development, with top-line revenue responsibility. Previously she was Managing Director for Health at The Rockefeller Foundation, overseeing a strategy designed to transform the practice of public health through data science. She is a public health and preventive medicine physician with 20 years of experience in health policy, practice, strategy, monitoring, learning, evaluation, research, and philanthropy at local, national, and international levels. Dr. Twum-Danso is also an Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Maternal and Child Health at the Gillings School of Global Public Health at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. She worked at the Task Force for Global Health in Atlanta, Georgia; was Director of IHI's nationwide CQI initiative in Ghana; Senior Program Officer in the MNCH Department at the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; independent consultant; and Founder and CEO of MAZA, a social enterprise that provided on-demand health care transportation for pregnant women and sick infants in remote areas of Ghana. She also served on technical advisory committees for the World Health Organization, the US National Academy of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine, and the Canadian International Development Research Centre. Dr. Twum-Danso received her undergraduate and medical education from Harvard University and her public health and preventive medicine residency training from Emory University.  Follow Nana on Twitter.