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Psychedelics Today
PT 636 - Dr. Ros Watts – Building Communities and Connection

Psychedelics Today

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 4, 2025 97:19


Clinical psychologist Dr. Ros Watts joins Psychedelics Today to share insights from her decade of work with psilocybin therapy and her evolving focus on community-based integration. As the former Clinical Lead for Imperial College London's landmark psilocybin-for-depression trial, Dr. Watts witnessed how psychedelic experiences can foster profound feelings of connection— to self, others, and nature — yet also how that connection can fade without ongoing support. In this conversation, she reflects on what years of research have taught her about connectedness as both a healing mechanism and a human need. She explores how integration work can transform fleeting psychedelic breakthroughs into lasting change, and why community is not just a "nice-to-have," but a core part of psychological and ecological resilience. Dr. Ros Watts also discusses her "Twelve Trees" framework — a nature-inspired model for personal and collective growth that helps participants translate insight into action through values, embodiment, and mutual care. Her current project, ACER Integration (Accept, Connect, Embody, Restore), is a 13-month, co-created journey that guides people in weaving psychedelic insights into everyday life while deepening relationships with self, others, and the living world. Named among the Top 50 Most Influential People in Psychedelics and Top 16 Women Shaping the Future of Psychedelics, Dr. Watts continues to advocate for integration, harm-reduction, and inclusion in the psychedelic space. Together, we explore what sustainable healing really means, how organizations can embody the same principles they teach, and how the psychedelic movement can root itself in care, connection, and community. Learn more about ACER Integration: https://acerintegration.com Find Dr Ros Watt's webpage here. https://www.drrosalindwatts.com/

Unfiltered a wine podcast
Ep 237 – The Science of Smell: Understanding Wine Aromas with Sietze Wijma

Unfiltered a wine podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 3, 2025 43:13


In this sensory-driven episode, Janina is joined by Sietze Wijma, founder of The Art of Tasting, to explore how flavour molecules shape our experience of wine. From chemistry to culture, Sietze shares how our environment, memories, and even our saliva can change what we taste in the glass. Together, they unpack the science behind wine aromas, tasting faults, and why perception is as much about learning as it is about the senses.   Shownotes [00:26] Janina introduces her guest, Sietze Wijma, recognised at the 67 Pall Mall Global Communicator Awards for his work blending sensory science and wine education. [01:49] Quick wine fact — how saliva enzymes alter sweetness and release fruity aromas in Sauvignon Blanc. Based on info from The Cynic's Guide to Wine by Sunny Hodge (Guest on Ep 232) [03:41] Sietze explains The Art of Tasting and how adding isolated flavour compounds helps students identify key aromas. [04:31] How flavour molecules like those in green bell peppers naturally occur in wine. [05:28] Using “spiked” neutral wines as a training tool before tasting commercial wines. [06:19] Butter, vanilla, and yogurt notes — breaking down malolactic fermentation, oak ageing, and lees stirring. [08:00] How culture shapes perception: diacetyl (buttery aroma) described as baklava in Turkey or dahi in India. [09:36] Sietze's journey from studying flavour chemistry in beer to founding his own wine-focused aroma lab in the UK. [11:03] The “bird-watching” analogy — tasting is about recognition, not sensitivity; anyone can train their palate. [12:57] Identifying key wine aroma families — pyrazines, TDN, and rotundone — and how they appear in specific grape varieties. [13:55] Pyrazines and their link to green bell pepper notes in Sauvignon Blanc, Cabernet Franc, and Carménère. [15:10] TDN and the petrol character in Riesling — how sunlight and bottle age intensify the aroma. [17:04] Rotundone and the black-pepper signature of cool-climate Syrah and white-pepper notes of Grüner Veltliner. [20:04] How different cultures interpret the same aroma — ginseng and pyrazines in Chinese Cabernet Sauvignon. [21:27] The “ladybug taint” — an uncommon wine fault caused by crushed beetles releasing pyrazine compounds. [23:32] Common wine faults explained: cork taint (TCA), reduction, light strike, oxidation, and brettanomyces. [28:09] Story time — Sietze recalls mistaking oxidation for an open-too-long bottle in Austria. [30:14] Brettanomyces and the fine line between savoury complexity and spoilage. [32:31] The Château de Beaucastel example — when Brett becomes part of terroir and debate. [33:13] Tasting myths: why aromas like “green bell pepper” don't mean actual allergens in wine. [34:37] How to improve blind tasting skills at home using aroma kits and DIY spiked wines. [36:28] Why tasting side-by-side is key to better identification and learning. [37:55] The “mouseiness” fault — why some aromas appear only after tasting due to pH and acidity. [42:46] Helen Keller's quote on scent and memory — a poetic close to a science-rich episode.

Scaling New Heights Podcast: Cutting Edge Training For Small Business Advisors
Episode 145 - Hooking Big Fish: Strategic Growth that Lasts - The Woodard Report Podcast

Scaling New Heights Podcast: Cutting Edge Training For Small Business Advisors

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2025 30:43


On this episode of the Woodard Report podcast, Joe speaks with Gail Crosley about how accounting firms can achieve sustainable, profitable growth through strategy rather than chance. Gail breaks down the difference between opportunistic and strategic growth, using her "fishing" analogy to show how narrowing focus, identifying ideal client profiles, and evaluating market conditions lead to lasting success. She also explains how firms can adapt when industries shift and reveals her three key elements of growth. Service, channel, and target can help firms thrive organically rather than through mergers. About Gale Crosley Gale Crosley, CPA, CGMA, is a well-known strategic revenue growth consultant, who has helped almost 500 CPA firms over the past 20+ years. She has worked with their managing partners and other leaders to transform their firms to high growth environments, achieving exceptional organic growth. Nine of the top 20 fastest organically growing firms in the past year are, or have been, her clients. For 18 consecutive years she's been recognized as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting by Accounting Today, and for 16 years selected one of the Top 10 Most Recommended Consultants in Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best. Connect with Gale Crosley on LinkedIn Thank you to our show sponsor, Woodard!!! The Woodard membership program will help you build your ideal practice with our coaching, education, community and resources. We'll get you there with strategic direction from experienced pros, access to skill building and resources and a community to continually inspire your practice's transformation. Learn more about the show and our sponsors at Woodard.com/podcast

Unfiltered a wine podcast
Ep 236 – Lugana Wine & the Turbiana Grape: Exploring Italy's Hidden White Wine Gem with Fabio Zenato, President of Consorzio Tutela Lugana DOC

Unfiltered a wine podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2025 52:17


In this bright and refreshing episode, Janina travels to the shores of Lake Garda to uncover one of Italy's most exciting and underrated white wine regions - Lugana DOC. Her guest is Fabio Zenato, president of the Consorzio Tutela Lugana DOC, who brings three generations of family knowledge and a deep passion for the local Turbiana grape.   Together, they explore the true identity of Turbiana, the unique glacial soils of the region, and why Lugana wines can age far beyond expectations. Expect insights into clonal selection, microclimate, and terroir - all wrapped in stories of tradition, elegance, and discovery.   Shownotes   [01:53] Third-generation vintner Fabio Zenato reflects on childhood memories that shaped his connection to the vineyards of Lugana. [02:28] Family heritage and early experiences that inspired a lifelong dedication to the land and its vines. [04:46] Clarifying the genetic confusion surrounding the Turbiana grape and its historical misidentification. [04:57] Understanding the DNA difference between Turbiana, Verdicchio, and Trebbiano di Soave. [09:18] Mutation or clone — exploring how proximity to Soave influenced Turbiana's evolution. [10:41] Labeling inconsistencies and the importance of protecting the Turbiana name. [12:04] Tasting Tommasi Le Fornaci  2024 (£19.99 Cambridge Wine Merchants) and what to expect from a fresh, mineral-driven Lugana wine. [14:40] Locating Lugana: the southern shores of Lake Garda, between Lombardy and Veneto. [19:27] The influence of Lake Garda's breezes and surrounding topography on vineyard climate. [20:33] The role of elevation - from 60 to 100 meters - and how slight altitude differences affect freshness and balance. [22:02] Exploring Monte Lupo 2015 from Cobue and understanding why Turbiana has remarkable aging potential. [24:47] How Lugana wines maintain acidity and evolve with nutty, floral, and mineral complexity over time. [27:40] Introducing La Rifra Riserva 2022 - structure, richness, and longevity in the glass. £24.99 D Vino Wines [28:53] Defining what makes a Lugana Riserva: minimum aging, depth, and stylistic differences. [32:53] The story behind Benedictus 2023 from Le Morette — the philosophy and inspiration behind its name. £22 The Wine Rack [34:41] Winemaking approach: lees aging, oak influence, and the balance between richness and minerality. [38:05] Food pairing ideas — from seafood to risotto, and how Lugana's texture makes it versatile. [40:05] Tasting Feliciana 'Serce' Riserva 2022 — €27.95 Woodberrys.ie [40:36] Travel tips: flying into Verona for the easiest route to Lugana and Lake Garda. [42:59] Must-try local dishes and regional specialties to pair with Turbiana wines. [45:28] A new generation of winemakers bringing innovation through sparkling and sweet styles. [46:50] Corte Sermana Duerive 2023 — bright, delicate, and grown by the lake, where the vines feel the breeze off Garda's shores. [49:07] The perfect Lugana moment — sunshine, lake views, and a chilled glass of Turbiana.  

Shawn Ryan Show
#247 Brandon Tseng – Shield AI's X-BAT: The First AI Fighter Jet to Outsmart Top Gun

Shawn Ryan Show

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2025 153:33


Brandon Tseng is the President and Cofounder of Shield AI, a defense technology company he established in 2015 with his brother Ryan Tseng, specializing in AI-powered autonomous systems for military applications, including the V-BAT drone deployed in operations like those in Ukraine. A graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy with a BS in Mechanical Engineering and Harvard Business School with an MBA, Tseng served seven years in the U.S. Navy as a SEAL and Surface Warfare Officer, with deployments including Afghanistan in 2015, where he witnessed the need for AI in warfare. Under his leadership, Shield AI has raised over $1 billion, achieved a multi-billion-dollar valuation, expanded globally, and focused on ethical AI for national security. Named to TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI for 2025, Tseng has testified before the U.S. House Armed Services Committee on technology innovation and serves on the Board of Directors for the C4 Foundation, supporting Navy SEAL families. He advocates for public-private partnerships in defense, advancing AI to protect warfighters, and securing U.S. leadership in autonomous systems amid global competition. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: Join the Waitlist - https://theglacierapp.com/waitlist ⁠https://americanfinancing.net/srs⁠ NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org. APR for rates in the 5s start at 6.327% for well qualified borrowers. Call 866-781-8900, for details about credit costs and terms. ⁠https://betterhelp.com/srs⁠ This episode is sponsored. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/srs and get on your way to being your best self. ⁠https://calderalab.com/srs⁠ Use code SRS for 20% off your first order. ⁠https://shawnlikesgold.com⁠ ⁠https://helixsleep.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://ketone.com/srs⁠ Visit https://ketone.com/srs for 30% OFF your subscription order. ⁠https://patriotmobile.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://ROKA.com⁠ – USE CODE SRS ⁠https://simplisafe.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://tractorsupply.com/hometownheroes⁠ ⁠https://ziprecruiter.com/srs Brandon Tseng Links: X - https://x.com/brandontseng2 X - https://x.com/shieldaitech Shield AI - https://shield.ai TIME 100 AI Profile - https://time.com/collections/time100-ai-2025/7305863/brandon-tseng Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Unfiltered a wine podcast
Ep 235 – California's Hidden Wine Gems: Lodi, Murphys & Amador with Paige Comrie (Wine With Paige)

Unfiltered a wine podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 45:37


In this sun-soaked Californian adventure, Janina welcomes Paige Comrie, creator behind Wine With Paige — a storyteller, wine communicator, and fellow IWSC Emerging Talent nominee. Together, they explore California's hidden treasures: Lodi, Murphy's, and Amador County — regions that rarely steal Napa's spotlight but hold some of the most soulful vineyards and fascinating history in American wine. From rolling down hills at Opus One to uncovering the gold-rush roots of California's old vines, this episode celebrates authenticity, creativity, and the deep sense of place that defines these lesser-known wine regions. Expect laughter, discovery, and plenty of Zinfandel talk along the way. Shownotes [03:59] How Paige went from business school in Michigan to discovering wine through Wine for Dummies and Wine Folly. [05:27] The 18 noble grape varieties as a framework for understanding global wine styles. [06:55] Tasting across those grapes as an education in structure, aroma, and texture — from crisp whites to full-bodied reds. [07:58] Generational shifts in wine habits and how younger drinkers embrace experimentation and design. [10:21] Rolling down a hill at Opus One and the reminder that wine should always stay fun. [12:51] Overview of Lodi, Murphy's, and Amador — three off-the-beaten-path regions defined by old vines and history. [17:28] Lodi's scale, production diversity, and role as a powerhouse for California wine. [18:27] Murphy's as a Gold Rush town turned boutique wine destination full of charm and local flavor. [19:51] Key contrasts between Murphy's and Lodi in landscape, culture, and experience. [20:28] European and Italian immigrant roots that shaped Zinfandel, Sangiovese, and the region's identity. [21:51] California's oldest documented Zinfandel vineyard from 1869 and how volcanic and sandy soils preserved it. [23:30] Distinct terrains — Lodi's flat vineyards versus the rolling, oak-covered hills of Murphy's and Amador. [24:29] The dramatic beauty of Amador with Sierra Nevada peaks and Tahoe in the distance. [25:16] Zinfandel defined: bold fruit, warm spice, richness, and soft tannins. [27:59] The accidental invention of White Zinfandel at Sutter Home and Napa's last free tasting rooms. [29:15] Wine tasting costs in Napa versus the approachable, grassroots experiences in Lodi and Murphy's. [30:26] Dining highlight: Taste in Amador, a women-led fine dining spot with local flair. [31:10] Must-visit wineries including Ironstone, Andis, Casino Mine, Bokisch, and Michael David. [32:13] Lodi's Wine & Chocolate Weekend featuring creative pairings like chocolate-covered grasshoppers. [33:58] SaveTheOld.com and the movement to protect California's 100-year-old vineyards. [37:35] The connection between California Zinfandel and Italy's Primitivo. [38:17] Red wine dominance across the regions with a few standout whites. [39:22] A memorable tasting at Memento Mori in Napa and the philosophy behind “remember we must die.” [42:02] Choosing Chardonnay as the one grape to drink for life. [42:24] Dream dinner guest: Jared Way of My Chemical Romance. [43:06] The most underrated U.S. wine region: Walla Walla, Washington. [44:11] Closing thoughts — pour yourself an old vine Zinfandel and start planning your next California wine trip.

The Food Institute Podcast
Food for Thought Leadership: How SKU Is Shaping the Next Generation of CPG Brands

The Food Institute Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2025 29:00


As the leading consumer products accelerator, SKU has helped launch and scale some of the most innovative brands in CPG. At the center of that mission is Michelle Breyer, SKU's Chief Marketing Officer and a serial entrepreneur who knows what it takes to build lasting consumer brands. In this episode, Michelle shares how SKU empowers founders to navigate early-stage challenges, the marketing strategies that separate breakout brands from the rest, and why mentorship remains the foundation of SKU's success. She also offers a look ahead at the trends and categories poised to define the next decade of CPG innovation. More about Michelle Bryer: Michelle Breyer is a visionary entrepreneur who took a personal frustration over her curly hair and built it into NaturallyCurly — the largest social-media platform for hair. She was named one of the 50 Most Influential People in the Multicultural Market by Women's Wear Daily. Since it was founded in 1998, NaturallyCurly company grew to include an ecommerce site, a consumer insights division and an experiential marketing company. The company has worked with numerous companies, including L'Oreal, Unilever, Walmart and Sephora to help them develop, launch, position and merchandise the products to this valuable consumer. The company developed the popular curl type system that now is the standard for the industry. NaturallyCurly was acquired in 2018 by Essence Ventures. Michelle is an advisor and mentor for several haircare brands. Before launching NaturallyCurly, Michelle was a business reporter with daily newspapers in Texas and California, focusing on retail, real estate and consumer products. A year-long special project on the explosive growth of Whole Foods Markets won several state and national awards. Michelle currently is the Chief Marketing Officer at SKU, the nation's first CPG accelerator. She joined SKU as a mentor, working with emerging brands to help them scale. More about SKU: We educate and equip market-validated consumer product companies for growth into world class brands. Learn more at: https://sku.is/

Beyond the Plate
Asma Khan: She Was Told She'd Never Matter - Then She Changed the Game (S12/Ep.05)

Beyond the Plate

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2025 51:10


Asma Khan is the chef and changemaker behind Darjeeling Express, the London restaurant powered by an all-female kitchen of home cooks. Born into Indian royalty but made to feel invisible, she rose from an uncelebrated daughter to become one of the most powerful voices in food - earning a spot on TIME's 100 Most Influential People and captivating millions through her Chef's Table episode. In this episode, Asma shares how she built a restaurant without formal training and uses her platform to honor the women who came before her. She opens up about her work with the World Food Programme and how she channels empathy, culture, and care into every dish. This conversation is a reminder that food can be power - and that one woman can change the world, one dish at a time. Enjoy this episode as we go Beyond the Plate… with Chef Asma Khan.This episode is brought to you by Fords Gin - the cocktail gin.(You'll find the drink recipe heard in this episode below.)Follow Beyond the Plate on Facebook.Follow Kappy on Instagram and X.Find Beyond the Plate on all major podcast platforms. www.beyondtheplatepodcast.com www.onkappysplate.com ***Falooda FizzRecipe courtesy of Joe BrookeMakes 1 cocktail1.5 parts Fords Gin.5 part fresh lemon juice.5 part gum syrup1 part whole milk3 dashes rose water1 part soda waterShake the gin, lemon juice, gum syrup, milk and rose water over ice and pour into a smaller fizz glass. Let it settle and top it off with the soda water.

Sixth & I LIVE
Bobbi Brown, makeup artist and entrepreneur, with Robin Givhan

Sixth & I LIVE

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2025 56:56


In  Still Bobbi, the world-renowned makeup artist and one of TIME's 2025 “Most Influential People in the World” shares her journey from her childhood in suburban Chicago to becoming a beauty industry trailblazer and a pioneering entrepreneur. In conversation with Robin Givhan, a Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, senior critic-at-large for The Washington Post, and the author of Make It Ours: Crashing the Gate of Culture with Virgil Abloh. This program was held on September 25, 2025. Watch this conversation on YouTube. 

Tango Alpha Lima Podcast
Creating the design for the GWOT veterans' memorial

Tango Alpha Lima Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2025 27:59


The design for the Global War on Terrorism Memorial will incorporate the stories of those most closely affected including veterans, their families, Gold Star Families and other military members. Kengo Kuma, who was named one of Time's 100 Most Influential People, and Balázs Bognár from Kengo Kuma and Associates are the lead designers in the memorial to honor and memorialize GWOT veterans. They explain the design process, their vision and more for the project that will result in the memorial dedication in Washington, D.C. This episode, hosted by Army veteran Jennifer Ballou, is the second in the initial six-part special series produced by The American Legion.

Talking Billions with Bogumil Baranowski
People are Everything with Julia Duthie: Investor Bogumil Baranowski: The 5 Most Influential People Who Shaped His Life, Money & Purpose

Talking Billions with Bogumil Baranowski

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2025 86:53


One of my favorite interviews I gave lately, take a moment and check it out. Julia is a very gifted, thoughtful host, and it's a very personal, intimate conversation. I have a feeling you'll like it. Enjoy!https://peopleareeverything.co.uk/The Episode originally aired on People are Everything with Julia Duthie -- Full credit to Julia and her team for a wonderful conversation, find her podcast and follow for some incredible content, and here is the episode with me, your host, answering questions for a change (instead of asking them). Reposted here with her permission and blessing.The original episode notes:S03E04 - Bogumil BaranowskiHow does an investor keep money human? In this intimate birthday-day conversation, Bogumil Baranowski (investment advisor, author, pilot) shares the 5 most influential people who shaped his life, philosophy, and approach to long-term, purpose-driven investing. We explore family stories, stewardship across 100-year horizons, the difference between price and value, and why confidence (in cockpits and careers) is everything.What you'll learnWhy money is a human experience—not just P<he grandmother who taught value over price and built a seniors' home from scratchJay Hughes' “five capitals” and gifting wealth with warm handsA flight instructor's rule: never undermine a pilot's confidence (and how to ask for help)Toastmasters craft: structure, delivery, and authenticity on stageCharlie Munger's “web of deserved trust” & “planting trees” for future generationsDakshana Foundation and the compounding impact of small, well-aimed helpPeople mentionedHis Grandmother (accountant & community builder) • James “Jay” Hughes (family wealth lawyer) • Tom Fisher (flight instructor) • Eric Rock (Toastmasters mentor) • Charlie Munger (with nods to Warren Buffett, Ben Graham, Monsoon Pabrai, Mohnish Pabrai, and the Dakshana Foundation)Listen for candid stories: Polish hyperinflation, pennies you can't throw away, ATC angels in your headset, and a 1917 oak tree that still teaches legacy.If you enjoyed this, hit like/subscribe, share with someone who's navigating money, legacy, or leadership, and tell us which moment landed most for you.Podcast Program – Disclosure StatementBlue Infinitas Capital, LLC is a registered investment adviser and the opinions expressed by the Firm's employees and podcast guests on this show are their own and do not reflect the opinions of Blue Infinitas Capital, LLC. All statements and opinions expressed are based upon information considered reliable although it should not be relied upon as such. Any statements or opinions are subject to change without notice.Information presented is for educational purposes only and does not intend to make an offer or solicitation for the sale or purchase of any specific securities, investments, or investment strategies. Investments involve risk and unless otherwise stated, are not guaranteed.Information expressed does not take into account your specific situation or objectives, and is not intended as recommendations appropriate for any individual. Listeners are encouraged to seek advice from a qualified tax, legal, or investment adviser to determine whether any information presented may be suitable for their specific situation. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.

The sgENGAGE Podcast
Fair, Transparent, Inclusive: The Pillars of Responsible AI

The sgENGAGE Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2025 27:47


In this podcast, Carrie Cobb, chief data and AI officer at Blackbaud and one of DataIQ's 100 Most Influential People in Data, sits down fora powerful conversation on the foundational principles of responsible AI. As AI becomes increasingly embedded in the daily operations of social impact organizations, Carrie shares how fairness, transparency, and inclusiveness must guide every step of AI development and deployment. ​ From inclusive data practices to human-centered design, this episode offers a roadmap for organizations seeking to build trust and drive impact through responsible innovation. This episode will inspire you to lead with values and build technology that truly serves people and communities.

Science Salon
The Power of Common Knowledge: Steven Pinker on Language, Norms, and Punishment

Science Salon

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 95:30


Common knowledge is necessary for coordination, for making arbitrary but complementary choices like driving on the right, using paper currency, and coalescing behind a political leader or movement. It's also necessary for social coordination. Humans have a sixth sense for common knowledge, and we create it with signals like laughter, tears, blushing, eye contact, and blunt speech. But people also go to great lengths to avoid common knowledge—to ensure that even if everyone knows something, they can't know that everyone else knows they know it. And so we get rituals like benign hypocrisy, veiled bribes and threats, sexual innuendo, and pretending not to see the elephant in the room. Pinker shows how the hidden logic of common knowledge can make sense of many of life's enigmas: financial bubbles and crashes, revolutions that come out of nowhere, the posturing and pretense of diplomacy, the eruption of social media shaming mobs and academic cancel culture, the awkwardness of a first date. Steven Pinker is the Johnstone Professor of Psychology at Harvard University. He is an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, and one of Time's “100 Most Influential People in the World Today.” He has won many prizes for his teaching, his research on language, cognition, and social relations, and his twelve books. His new book is When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life.

This Week In Barbecue
Top 150 Pitmasters: Legends, Lists, and Snubs

This Week In Barbecue

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2025 103:01


This week on This Week in Barbecue, we're serving up more than ribs and brisket, we're digging into the stories, debates, and personalities shaping the smoke. From Blue Smoke Blair's giveaway with Susie Q's to Pitmaster Papi's upcoming BBQ & Brew Mixer, the calendar is packed with can't-miss events. Sheed brings the hot take on wings (ranch or blue cheese, pick a side, people!) and drops some big questions about ownership: when you work with a brand, who really owns your Pitmaster craft? We talk professors of barbecue heading to Dubai, the heartbreak of Jerry leaving Ben & Jerry's, and Meat Mitch's candid letter about rising BBQ prices. Plus, we break down Underseasoned's Top 150 Influential People in BBQ list,who's leading, who's legacy, and who got snubbed. Add in a few phrases we absolutely hate to hear at the pit (“fall off the bone tender” anybody?) and you've got a fire-filled episode you won't want to miss.

The Good Fight
Steven Pinker on How Common Knowledge Builds and Weakens Societies

The Good Fight

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2025 45:15


Steven Pinker is Johnstone Professor of Psychology at Harvard, an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, a Humanist of the Year, one of Time's “100 Most Influential People in the World Today,” and sits on Persuasion's advisory board. His latest book is When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows...: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life. In this week's conversation, Yascha Mounk and Steven Pinker discuss why common knowledge is the most important psychological concept you've never heard of, why authoritarian states are hostile to it, and where to find someone you've lost in New York. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and Leonora Barclay. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All In with Rick Jordan
From Cold Calling to Millionaire | Spencer Lodge

All In with Rick Jordan

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2025 35:46


Spencer Lodge blew my mind today. Top 100 most influential people in Dubai. Sales legend. Financial planning expert. This man built an empire on four simple steps that most people completely ignore. Spencer doesn't believe in cold calling. Says it's ridiculous. Waste of time. Instead he built a system that generated 45 referrals per week. Forty-five. Let that sink in. His approach is pure genius. Every prospect he meets gets asked for referrals whether they buy or not. Think about it. If you close four out of ten prospects what happens to the other six? Most salespeople walk away with nothing. Spencer walks away with referrals from all ten. That's the difference between average and legendary. His sales process is dead simple. Spencer spent 33 years overseas building wealth while others bought watches and cars for external validation. Now he focuses on teaching people the difference between assets and liabilities. Between security and restriction. Spencer chooses to hang around entrepreneurs and commission earners. People who celebrate big wins and push each other higher. Environment shapes mindset. Proximity matters. If you want unlimited earnings potential you need to be around people who think that way. Spencer's wisdom comes from decades of real experience. Not theory. Not motivational fluff. Practical systems that work in the real world with real people dealing with real money.Connect:Connect with Rick: https://linktr.ee/mrrickjordanConnect with Spencer: https://www.spencerlodge.tv/ Subscribe & Review to ALL IN with Rick Jordan on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RickJordanALLINAbout Spencer: Award-Winning Podcast Host & Business Strategist Top 100 Most Influential People in Dubai.After making waves in the international financial services and sales industries for over three decades, building some of the largest and most successful multicultural sales forces, and being honored with countless corporate awards, Spencer expanded his role to serve his passion for elevating businesses and people' potential in an integrated way.His perseverance and unstoppable drive inspired him to create The Unscripted With Spencer Lodge Podcast – one of the most listened-to podcasts in the region. In each episode, Spencer speaks with the world's most influential people, experts, and thinkers to discover untold truths, unlearned lessons, and important insights, redefining the meaning of success and helping his audience lead a meaningful life.Podcast Milestones: Spencer recently celebrated the 300th episode of his podcast, "Unscripted With Spencer Lodge," featuring British adventurer Ant Middleton. Recent Podcast Guests: Spencer continues to feature prominent and diverse personalities on his podcast. Recent guests include Sonny Ridgewell, an expert in corporate insurance, and Raki Phillips, CEO of the Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority, who played a pivotal role in securing a $3.9 billion deal with Wynn Resorts.Focus on Social Issues: Spencer's podcast also addresses important social issues, such as the gender pay gap and workplace inclusion, through interviews with influential figures like Emma Burdett, founder of Saudi Arabia's first women's network, WILD.

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin
Rick Rubin interviewed by Ian Rogers (Bonus episode)

Tetragrammaton with Rick Rubin

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2025 42:28


In this bonus episode, Ian Rogers turns the tables and interviews Rick Rubin, recently named one of TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in AI, about The Way of Code: The Timeless Art of Vibecoding. Ian Rogers is a pioneering executive whose career spans music, luxury, and crypto, with leadership roles at Beats Music, Apple, LVMH, and now Ledger. ------ Thank you to the sponsors that fuel our podcast and our team: Athletic Nicotine https://www.athleticnicotine.com/tetra Use code 'TETRA' ------ Sign up to receive Tetragrammaton Transmissions https://www.tetragrammaton.com/join-newsletter

B The Change Georgia with Nathan Stuck
Navigating the New B Corp Standards with Jennifer Harrity

B The Change Georgia with Nathan Stuck

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2025 46:49


Today you’ll have the opportunity to learn from Jennifer Harrity, ESG & Sustainability Director at Sensiba, and Governance Chair at B Local Bay Area. Jennifer founded the Sensiba’s Sustainability and ESG practice and assists clients with holistic sustainable business transformations Distinguished for her work in the realm of accounting and sustainability, she has been recognized by the San Francisco Business Times as one of the Most Influential Women in Business and Accounting Today as one of the Top 100 Most Influential People in Accounting. In this conversation, Nathan and Jennifer discuss the evolving landscape of B Corp standards. You’ll hear about the importance of sustainability in business, the significance of data and metrics in driving business decisions, and the potential challenges faced by small and medium-sized enterprises in adapting to new requirements. Tune in to learn more about the new B Corp standard, the benefits of the B Corp community, and the need for continuous improvement. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit https://sensiba.com/ Follow Jennifer on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/jenniferharrity/ Sign up for Sensiba’s newsletter at https://sensiba.com/resources/newsletter-sign-up/ CREDITS Theme Music

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas
326 | Natalie Batalha on What We Know and Will Learn About Exoplanets

Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2025 72:12


In a relatively short period of time, exoplanets (planets around stars other than our Sun) have gone from an intriguing conjecture to an active field of scientific study, with over 5,000 confirmed discoveries. The task now is to move beyond merely accumulating new examples, and embarking on systematic studies of their properties. What fraction of stars have planets, how are they distributed in size and distance, what kinds of atmospheres do they have, are any promising homes for life? I talk with Natalie Batalha about what we've learned so far, and prospects for future discoveries.Blog post with transcript: https://www.preposterousuniverse.com/podcast/2025/08/25/326-natalie-batalha-on-what-we-know-and-will-learn-about-exoplanets/Support Mindscape on Patreon.Natalie Batalha received a Ph.D. in astrophysics from the University of California, Santa Cruz. She is currently a professor of astronomy and astrophysics at UCSC. She has served as Science Team Leader, Mission Scientist, and Project Scientist for NASA's Kepler satellite observatory. She is a member of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, and was listed as one of Time Magazine's 100 Most Influential People in the World in 2017.Web pageGoogle Scholar publicationsWikipediaSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Native Land Pod
Was Slavery Bad?

Native Land Pod

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 82:39 Transcription Available


On episode 93 of Native Land Pod, hosts Tiffany Cross, Angela Rye, and Andrew Gillum are forced to remind all of us that slavery was, in fact, bad. Fitness trainer and TV personality Jillian Michaels was on Abby Phillip’s CNN show recently making some wild claims about how slavery wasn’t that bad, wasn’t just committed by white people, and wasn’t actually that big of a part of the country’s founding because “only 2%” of Americans owned slaves… We have so many questions y’all–like why this person with no journalism or history experience featured on a CNN panel–but first we have to address some of her specific claims and misleading “facts.” We’ll hear from Nikole Hannah-Jones herself (the creator of the 1619 project). Our guest, Sherrilyn Ifill, gives American democracy a “D.” But, she says, our problems started long before Trump. She joins the NLP hosts to identify the weak points of our democracy and what building blocks might remain in a post-Trump era. Then, a deep dive into how integration led to the draining of public funds, and whether or not the courts will hold as a co-equal branch of government. Ms. Ifill is a renowned civil rights lawyer and scholar who served as the President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. Besides her many scholastic accolades, Ifill was also named one of the 100 Most Influential People in the World by TIME Magazine. Sign the Petition to Save the Blacksonian: https://www.change.org/p/defend-the-smithsonian-s-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture And of course we’ll hear from you! If you’d like to submit a question, check out our tutorial video: http://www.instagram.com/reel/C5j_oBXLIg0/ and send to @nativelandpod. We are 439 days away from the midterm elections. Welcome home y’all! —--------- We want to hear from you! Send us a video @nativelandpod and we may feature you on the podcast. Instagram X/Twitter Facebook NativeLandPod.com Watch full episodes of Native Land Pod here on YouTube. Native Land Pod is brought to you by Reasoned Choice Media. Thank you to the Native Land Pod team: Angela Rye as host, executive producer and cofounder of Reasoned Choice Media; Tiffany Cross as host and producer, Andrew Gillum as host and producer, and Lauren Hansen as executive producer; Loren Mychael is our research producer, and Nikolas Harter is our editor and producer. Special thanks to Chris Morrow and Lenard McKelvey, co-founders of Reasoned Choice Media. Theme music created by Daniel Laurent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Pharmacy Podcast Network
Bringing You Outcomes at ThoughtSpot 2025 | ThoughtSpot Recap Part One

Pharmacy Podcast Network

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 21, 2025 50:18


In part one of this three part series we bring you exclusive interviews from the Outcomes booth, recorded on the show floor at ThoughtSpot 2025. Our guests are: One of 2024's most Influential People in Pharmacy Dr. Jay Phipps, the Pharmacy Gladiator VP of Pharmacy Insights at Outcomes, Jonathan Grice Vice President of Retail Pharmacy at Outcomes, Mark Nelson Vice President of Product Management at Outcomes, Dr. Heidi Polek   This episode is sponsored by Outcomes.

The Good Fight
The Good Fight Club: Trump's Firings, Reinventing Liberalism, and the Rise of AI

The Good Fight

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2025 55:25


In this week's conversation, recorded live in D.C. at the “Liberalism for the 21st Century” conference, Yascha Mounk, Francis Fukuyama, Steven Pinker, and Sabina Ćudić discuss Trump's firings and what this means for the civil service, how to build a positive case for liberalism, and the impact of the rise of AI. Steven Pinker is Johnstone Professor of Psychology at Harvard, an elected member of the National Academy of Sciences, a two-time Pulitzer Prize finalist, a Humanist of the Year, and one of Time's “100 Most Influential People in the World Today.” His latest book is When Everyone Knows That Everyone Knows...: Common Knowledge and the Mysteries of Money, Power, and Everyday Life. Francis Fukuyama is the Olivier Nomellini Senior Fellow at Stanford University. His latest book is Liberalism and Its Discontents. He is also the author of the “Frankly Fukuyama” column, carried forward from American Purpose, at Persuasion. Sabina Ćudić is a member of the National Parliament of Bosnia and Herzegovina, where she is the president of the Naša stranka political party club. Ćudić also serves as vice president of the Foreign Relations Committee, and is a member of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Council of Europe in Strasbourg, where she is a vice president of the European liberals. If you have not yet signed up for our podcast, please do so now by following this link on your phone. Email: leonora.barclay@persuasion.community Podcast production by Mickey Freeland and John Taylor Williams. Connect with us! Spotify | Apple | Google X: @Yascha_Mounk & @JoinPersuasion YouTube: Yascha Mounk, Persuasion LinkedIn: Persuasion Community Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Unlimited Podcast by Ginsler Wealth
E58: Revisiting the AI Revolution with Jordan Jacobs

The Unlimited Podcast by Ginsler Wealth

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2025 56:54


Two years after his first appearance on The Unlimited Podcast, Jordan Jacobs, Managing Partner & Co-Founder of Radical Ventures, is back to discuss how AI has evolved, and how it will change the future. Brian and Jordan discuss "agentic" AI and its implications, the impact AI is having and will continue to have on jobs, AI regulation around the world, Jordan's favourite AI tools, and more! This episode is a "must-listen" for those looking to understand how far AI has come, what lies ahead, and how to navigate the opportunities and risks of this transformative technology. Plus stick around to the very end to hear "real" Brian speak with "AI" Brian about this episode.Radical Ventures is a global AI-focused venture capital firm investing exclusively in artificial intelligence, with a presence in Toronto, San Francisco, and London and a mission to back founders building transformative AI companies. Radical's portfolio features category-defining AI leaders such as Cohere, Waabi, Untether AI, and Xanadu. Founders also gain hands-on help from Radical's “Velocity” services team across recruiting, chip partnerships, go-to-market, policy, governance, and finance.Jordan Jacobs is the Managing Partner and cofounder of Radical Ventures. He previously co-founded Layer 6 AI (acquired by TD Bank in 2018) and helped launch Toronto's Vector Institute for Artificial Intelligence. He also serves on the board of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research (CIFAR) and has helped shape Canada's national AI strategy, bringing a policy lens to his work with founders. Jordan is also a member of the University of Waterloo President's International Advisory Board, a Director of Tennis Canada, and has been selected as one of Toronto's 50 Most Influential People.Timestamps:0:00 Episode 16 Recap1:00 Intro & Disclaimer4:06 What is AI?6:30 How has AI evolved in the last 2 years?11:20 What is Agentic AI17:37 What does Agentic AI mean for jobs?21:56 Government sentiment on AI25:46 Jordan's message to the Minister of AI37:25 Jordan's advice to businesses NOT using AI43:35 Where is Radical investing?51:41 What AI tools is Jordan using personally?53:31 Outro54:57 Ginsler.ai

The Back Room with Andy Ostroy
Gretchen Carlson on Trump 2.0, Epstein, #Me Too and More

The Back Room with Andy Ostroy

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2025 43:27


Gretchen Carlson is an internationally recognized advocate for women's rights, whose bold actions against Fox News Chairman Roger Ailes helped pave the way for the global #MeToo movement. A former CBS News and Fox News journalist, author, TED talk alum, and champion for workplace equality, she was named one of Time Magazine's “100 Most Influential People in the World”. Gretchen is the co-founder of the non-profit Lift Our Voices which works to end silencing mechanisms in the workplace that keep toxic issues secret. She is also a frequent contributor to CNN and MSNBC, a Fast Company contributor and the author of the New York Times bestsellers “Be Fierce” and “Getting Real.” Her story of harassment and retaliation at Fox News has garnered international attention, including the Showtime mini-series “The Loudest Voice” and movie “Bombshell.” Her signature achievement is the passage of the “Ending Forced Arbitration of Sexual Assault and Sexual Harassment Act” in March 2022, one of the biggest labor law changes in the last 100 years. Gretchen shares her terrific insights into a range of subjects including Trump 2.0, the Epstein scandal, #MeToo, and more. Got somethin' to say?! Email us at BackroomAndy@gmail.com Leave us a message: 845-307-7446 Twitter: @AndyOstroy Produced by Andy Ostroy, Matty Rosenberg, and Jennifer Hammoud @ Radio Free Rhiniecliff Design by Cricket Lengyel

Energy vs Climate
BONUS | Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill vs Climate: Hot Take with BlueGreen Alliance's Jason Walsh

Energy vs Climate

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 7, 2025 33:40 Transcription Available


Ed chats with Jason Walsh, Executive Director of the BlueGreen Alliance (BGA).Jason and his organization recently made headlines for opposing the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act—President Trump's sweeping piece of legislation passed this summer that rolls back many of the clean energy tax credits introduced by the Inflation Reduction Act. While a lot of the climate world focused on the emissions impacts, BGA came out swinging over what they saw as a quiet gutting of labour standards, domestic manufacturing momentum, and the link between public investment and good jobs.Jason and Ed discuss:How the bill reshapes the clean energy landscape Whether it really neuters domestic content rules Politics of climate and labour in an increasingly polarized U.S. And what political durability looks like for climate policy heading into 2026About Our Guest:Jason Walsh is the Executive Director of the BlueGreen Alliance (BGA). Named one of the Washington D.C.'s 500 Most Influential People by the Washingtonian, Walsh has more than twenty-five years of experience at state and federal levels in policy development and advocacy in a range of issue areas—including climate, clean energy, and economic and workforce development—and as a coalition organizer and manager.Walsh previously served in the Obama administration, as the Director of the Office of Strategic Programs in the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy and as a Senior Policy Advisor in the White House Domestic Policy Council, where he led Obama administration's efforts to align and scale up federal investments in workers and communities impacted by the shift away from coal in the power sector.Send us a text (if you'd like a response, please include your email)Produced by Amit Tandon & Bespoke Podcasts ___Energy vs Climate Podcastwww.energyvsclimate.com Contact us at info@energyvsclimate.com Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn | X/Twitter

To Dine For
Adriene Mishler

To Dine For

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 4, 2025 46:52


Adriene Mishler is an international yoga teacher, actress, writer, and entrepreneur, best known as the founder and face of Yoga With Adriene, a global wellness movement with more than 13 million Youtube subscribers. She's also the co-founder of Find What Feels Good, a subscription-based yoga platform, hailed as “the Netflix for yoga”.Blending traditional yoga philosophy with neuroscience, Adriene's teaching style is marked by inclusivity, humor, and heart, transcending the boundaries of wellness culture. She has been named one of the 100 Most Influential People in Health & Fitness, and empowers millions to care for their mental, emotional, and physical health. Follow To Dine For:Official Website: ToDineForTV.comFacebook: Facebook.com/ToDineForTVInstagram: @ToDineForTVTwitter: @KateSullivanTVEmail: ToDineForTV@gmail.com Thank You to our Sponsors!Coca-ColaAmerican National InsuranceWairau River WinesFollow Our Guest:Official Site: YogaWithAdriene.comFacebook: Yoga With AdrieneInstagram: @AdrieneLouiseFollow The Restaurant:Official Website: Nixta Taqueria - Austin, TXInstagram: @NixtaTaqueria Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Bookworm
228: AI Snake Oil by Arvid Narayanan & Sayash Kapoor

Bookworm

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 1, 2025 96:16


Today's authors (and two of Time's 100 Most Influential People in AI) promise to help us navigate the often misleading claims about the real capabilities of Artificial Intelligence. Join Mike & Cory as they consider what AI can do, what it can't, and how to tell the difference. Support the Show Recommend a Book The […]

Breast Implant Illness
Episode 126: Danica Patrick's Hidden Health Battle That Changed Everything

Breast Implant Illness

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 24, 2025 35:36


Today, Dr. Robert Whitfield sits down for a chat with former race car driver, Danica Patrick. Danica opens up about what it was like to move to England at just 16 to chase her racing dreams, her personal experience with breast implants, and the health struggles she faced because of them. She and Dr. Whitfield discuss the road to recovery, the importance of self-care, and the need to truly listen to what your body is telling you. They also shine a light on Danica's shift into entrepreneurship and stress how important it is to raise awareness and offer support for anyone dealing with breast implant illness and similar health challenges. Bio: Danica Patrick Danica Patrick is a trail-blazing former racecar driver who smashed motorsport records: first woman to lead laps & finish top-5 at the Indy 500, first female winner of a major North American open-wheel race, and first woman to claim a NASCAR Cup Series pole, capping her career with the 2018 “Danica Double” at Daytona 500 and Indy 500. Named to TIME's “100 Most Influential People” and featured in a record 14 Super Bowl ads, Danica has since shifted gears into entrepreneurship. She owns Somnium Vineyard in Napa, expanded with Danica Rosé and the VOYANT home line, and hosts the bestselling book-turned-podcast Pretty Intense. Connect: @danicapatrick | @SomniumWine | @DanicaRoseWine.Danicapatrick.com (https://www.danicapatrick.com/) Show Highlights: Danica's Move to England & Early Racing Career (00:01:13) Moving to England at 16, adapting to a new environment, and early racing experiences. *Decision to Get Breast Implants (00:08:37) * Motivations for getting breast implants and Danica's initial trust in their safety *Onset and Progression of Health Issues (00:10:54) * Gradual onset of symptoms and complications after getting implants Heavy Metals, Detox, and Health Challenges (00:11:52) Heavy metal toxicity, detox protocols, and the impact of diet and implants *Diet, Recovery, and Symptom Awareness (00:14:14) * Dietary habits, symptom awareness, and the journey to identifying breast implant illness *Medical Workups and Explant Surgery (00:14:48) * Medical workups, failed treatments, and eventual decision to explant in April 2022 *Thyroid Issues and Post-Explant Recovery (00:18:40) * Thyroid medication, inflammation, and the body's response after explant surgery *Detoxification, Sweating, and Alternative Therapies (00:28:54) * Sweating, detoxification, and alternative therapies like IBU and steam saunas Links and Resources Let's Connect Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/breast-implant-illness/id1678143554 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1SPDripbluZKYsC0rwrBdb?si=23ea2cd9f6734667 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drrobertwhitfield?t=8oQyjO25X5i&r=1 IG: https://www.instagram.com/breastimplantillnessexpert/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/DrRobertWhitfield Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-robert-whitfield-md-50775b10/ X: https://x.com/rob_whitfieldmd Read this article - https://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/surgery/breast-reconstruction/types/implant-reconstruction/illness/breast-implant-illness Shop: https://drrobssolutions.com SHARP: https://www.harp.health NVISN Labs - https://nvisnlabs.com/ Get access to Dr. Rob's Favorite Products below: Danger Coffee - Use our link for mold free coffee - https://dangercoffee.com/pages/mold-free-coffee?ref=ztvhyjg JASPR Air Purifier - Use code DRROB for the Jaspr Air Purifier - https://jaspr.co/ Echo Water - Get high quality water with our code DRROB10 - https://echowater.com/ BallancerPro - Use code DRROBVIP for the world's leader in lymphatic drainage technology - https://ballancerpro.com Ultrahuman - Use code WHITFIELD10 for the most accurate wearable - https://www.ultrahuman.com/ring/buy/us/?affiliateCode=drwhitfield

Aiming For The Moon
129. AI Needs You: Verity Harding (director of the AI & Geopolitics Project @ the Bennett Institute for Public Policy at the University of Cambridge | Founder of Formation Advisory)

Aiming For The Moon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2025 25:04 Transcription Available


Send us a textWith the development of artificial intelligence on the rise, we are at a crossroads. How will we continue our innovations and regulations of this new technology? But, this is more than a technological question. As my guest, Verity Harding states, “AI needs you.”In this episode, I sit down with Verity Harding to discuss her book, AI Needs You: How We Can Change AI's Future and Save Our Own. How we apply AI is a multi-disciplinary issue. We need everyone, from tech people to teachers, to students, to nurses and doctors, and to everyone else.  Topics:Why AI Needs EveryoneTechnology's Shadow SelfThe Socio-Technical Approach to AI"What books have had an impact on you?""What advice do you have for teenagers?Bio:One of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI, Verity Harding is director of the AI & Geopolitics Project at the Bennett Institute for Public Policy at the University of Cambridge and founder of Formation Advisory, a consultancy firm that advises on the future of technology and society. She worked for many years as Global Head of Policy for Google DeepMind and as a political adviser to Britain's deputy prime minister.Socials -Lessons from Interesting People substack: https://taylorbledsoe.substack.com/Website: https://www.aimingforthemoon.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aiming4moon/Twitter: https://twitter.com/Aiming4Moon

rEvolutionary Woman
Lola Akinmade Åkerström- Speaker, Photographer, Travel Storyteller, Author

rEvolutionary Woman

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 17, 2025 43:41


Lola Akinmade Åkerström is an award-winning visual storyteller, international bestselling author, and travel entrepreneur. She has dispatched from over 80+ countries and her work has been featured in National Geographic, New York Times, The Sunday Times, The Guardian, BBC, CNN, Travel Channel, Travel + Leisure, Lonely Planet, Forbes, and many more. She has collaborated with commercial brands such as Dove, Getty Images, Mercedes Benz, Intrepid Travel, Electrolux, ASUS, and National Geographic Channel, to name a few. As a storyteller, Lola was featured on Condé Nast Traveler's Women Who Travel Power List. She was named one of the Most Influential Women in Travel by Travel Pulse, a 2022 Hasselblad Heroine and Bill Muster Travel Photographer of the Year. She was also honoured with a MIPAD 100 (Most Influential People of African Descent) Award within media and culture and a Newsweek Future of Travel Storytelling Award.  Her book, Due North, received the Lowell Thomas Gold Award for Best Travel Book, and she is also the author of international bestselling "LAGOM: The Swedish Secret of Living Well" available in over 15 foreign language editions.  Her internationally-acclaimed novel, "In Every Mirror She's Black", was a Good Morning America (GMA) Buzz Pick, Apple Editors' Pick, Amazon Editors' Pick,  Independent UK "Best Thought-provoking Story", and was shortlisted for the Bad Form Review Book of the Year. Her novel, EVERYTHING IS NOT ENOUGH, is an NAACP Image Award Nominee for Outstanding Literature, Jennette McCurdy Book Club Pick, a Washington Post, Sunday Times, and Amazon Editors' Pick, amongst others. Her latest novel, BITTER HONEY, was published in May 2025. As an entrepreneur, she runs Stockholm-based creative storytelling agency Geotraveler Media and online academy, Geotraveler Media Academy, which runs photography experiences around the world and is dedicated to visual storytelling and helping the next generation of travel storytellers put the heart back into the craft. To learn more about Lola Akinmade Akerström: Links - Media Kit  |  Portfolio Director, Geotraveler Media Social - LinkedIn | Instagram

London Writers' Salon
#153: Find A Literary Agent & Get Published, Advice From Four Lit Agents Ed Wilson, Lucinda Halpern, Madeleine Milburn & Sam Copeland

London Writers' Salon

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2025 57:56


How do you write a great query letter, find the right agent, and stand out in today's crowded submissions inbox? In this special compilation episode, four top literary agents: Ed Wilson, Lucinda Halpern, Madeleine Milburn & Sam Copeland, share their honest advice on getting signed, writing marketable books, and navigating today's publishing industry.*Timestamps:Ed Wilson - 1:01Lucinda Literary -  19:11Madeleine Milburn - 37:20Sam Copeland - 48:47 ABOUT THE LITERARY AGENTS Ed Wilson is a literary agent and director at Johnson & Alcock, a London-based literary agency with a diverse and developing list of authors of fiction and nonfiction. He represents everything from award-winning literary fiction to bestselling crime, science-fiction, and fantasy. Ed's profile at Johnson & AlcockEd's Twitter accountJohnson & Alcock's submission guidelinesFull LWS episode: #071: Ed Wilson — Submitting to Agents & Navigating Publishing, Junior vs Experienced Agents, How to Follow up with Agents, Smaller vs Larger Literary Agencies*Lucinda Literary is a New York literary agent and the author of Get Signed: Find an Agent, Land a Book Deal, and Become a Published Author. She represents a range of New York Times and internationally bestselling authors in the categories of business, health, lifestyle, popular science, narrative nonfiction, memoir, and upmarket fiction. *Get Signed: Find an Agent, Land a Book Deal, and Become a Published AuthorLucinda LiteraryFollow up question? Get in touch with Lucinda here.Full LWS episode: #96: Lucinda Halpern — How to Get Signed With a Literary Agent, Unlock Your Book's Big Idea, Query Letter Essentials, Unconventional Ways to Engage With Beta-Readers*Madeleine Milburn has been responsible for discovering some of the highest-selling and award-winning contemporary authors who consistently hit the bestseller lists in the New York Times, including Nita Prose (The Maid), Costa Book Award winner and bestseller Gail Honeyman (Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine). She represents bestselling crime and thriller brands including C.L. Taylor, C.J Tudor, Mark Edwards and Teresa Driscoll.WebsiteSubmitting your work to the Madeleine Milburn AgencyFull LWS episode:  #064: Madeleine Milburn — Catching an Agent's Eye & Building an Author-First Agency*Sam Copeland was shortlisted for Literary Agent of the Year at the 2020 and 2021 British Book Awards and selected for the Bookseller's Most Influential People in Publishing in 2020. He welcomes e-mail submissions and can be contacted on sam@rcwlitagency.com. He is also a children's author.  His Charlie Changes series was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book of the Year shortlistedSam Copeland RCW Literary AgencyFull LWS episode: #118: Sam Copeland — How to Catch The Eye Of A Literary Agent, Compelling Pitch Letters & Writing Funny Children's Fiction For show notes, transcripts and to attend our live podcasts visit: podcast.londonwriterssalon.com.For free writing sessions, join free Writers' Hours: writershour.com.*FOLLOW LONDON WRITERS' SALONTwitter: twitter.com/​​WritersSalonInstagram: instagram.com/londonwriterssalonFacebook: facebook.com/LondonWritersSalonIf you're enjoying this show, please rate and review this show!

The Edge
#29 Will AI Be Humanity's Last Act? with Stuart Russell

The Edge

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2025 69:30


Just over a decade ago, Berkeley computer science professor Stuart Russell, recently named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI, warned a lecture audience that achieving artificial general intelligence “would be the biggest event in human history . . . and perhaps the last event in human history.” Since then, the development of superintelligent AI has only accelerated—infiltrating nearly every part of society. So, what does the future hold? Stuart joins Editor-in-Chief Pat Joseph live onstage to discuss the perils and promise of the AI revolution. Further reading: Watch the full live conversation with Stuart Russell on YouTubeThis episode was produced by Coby McDonald. Special thanks to Stuart Russell, Pat Joseph, and Nat Alcantara. Art by Michiko Toki and original music by Mogli Maureal. Additional music from Blue Dot Sessions.Support the show

The Daily Stoic
AI Isn't Stealing Creativity, It's Supercharging It | Rick Rubin (PT. 2)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2025 45:00


Is AI the end of creativity, or the beginning of a new artistic era? Rick Rubin returns for PT. 2 of his conversation with Ryan about how AI is reshaping creativity and why the real art still lies in the choices we make. They discuss the beauty of unexpected results, the difference between AI generating and iterating, timeless wisdom of the Tao Te Ching, and much more. Rick Rubin is a renowned American record producer and the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings, and former co-president of Columbia Records. He has produced albums for a wide range of acclaimed artists, including the Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine, and Johnny Cash. He has won nine Grammys and has been nominated for 12 more. He has been called “the most important producer of the last 20 years” by MTV and was named on Time‘s list of the “100 Most Influential People in the World”. Check out Rick's latest project The Way of the Code: https://www.thewayofcode.com/Grab copies of Rick's book The Creative Act: A Way of Being at The Painted Porch | https://www.thepaintedporch.comCheck out Rick's podcast Tetragrammaton Follow Rick on Instagram and X @RickRubin

The Daily Stoic
AI Isn't Stealing Creativity, It's Supercharging It | Rick Rubin (PT. 1)

The Daily Stoic

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2025 42:40


What if AI isn't replacing creativity, but expanding it in ways we've never seen before? Rick Rubin joins Ryan to discuss the mysterious nature of using AI throughout the creative process. They talk about what vibe coding is, why structure can unlock freedom, and revisiting ancient philosophy to uncover new insights.Rick Rubin is a renowned American record producer and the co-founder of Def Jam Recordings, founder of American Recordings, and former co-president of Columbia Records. He has produced albums for a wide range of acclaimed artists, including the Beastie Boys, Run-DMC, Public Enemy, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Metallica, Audioslave, Rage Against the Machine, and Johnny Cash. He has won nine Grammys and has been nominated for 12 more. He has been called “the most important producer of the last 20 years” by MTV and was named on Time‘s list of the “100 Most Influential People in the World”.

How To Be A Better Person with Kate Hanley
[Shannon Watts, practical matters]: Embracing your inner badass + the upsides of ADHD Ep 1206

How To Be A Better Person with Kate Hanley

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2025 23:20


This week I am re-playing my interview with advocate, Substacker, and "summoner of women's audacity," Shannon Watts in honor of the fact that her new book “Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age” released just last week. Shannon first entered that national conversation when she founded Moms Demand Action, the grassroots movement for common sense gun reform that began with a Facebook post the day of the Sandy Hook school shooting and has grown to include more than 10 million members. Shannon writes regularly for her Substack, Playing with Fire, and outlets like The Washington Post, Elle, Time, and more. She has also been named Glamour's Woman of the Year and one of Time's 100 Most Influential People.Since leaving Moms Demand Action, Shannon has been on a quest to motivate more women to use their voices to advocate for change, whether that's within their own families, workplaces, communities, states, the country, or the world. It was an honor to talk with her and we really broke it down, covering: - Knowing when it's time to transition out of what you've been doing- ADHD and how its effects have changed as she's gotten older- Switching gears from being a very public person who had to keep her private life private (to not feed the trolls) to a private person who talks about private things (menopause, ADHD) publicly- The incredible origin story of Moms Demand Action (or what I call, "the Facebook post heard 'round the world)- Her standing desk fail Thank you for listening! Visit Shannon at ⁠shannonwatts.substack.com⁠. For full show notes with links to everything we discuss, plus bonus photos!, visit katehanley.substack.com. And thanks to this week's sponsor, Air Doctor Pro. Visit airdoctorpro.com and use code KATE to save 30% off an amazing indoor air filter *and* receive a free three-year warranty (an $84 value). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Poured Over
Tourmaline on MARSHA

Poured Over

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2025 37:05


Marsha by Tourmaline — artist, activist, and one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People in the World — is the inspiring story of icon Marsha P. Johnson. Tourmaline joins us to talk about the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, merging art and history, quiet revolution, joy, legacy and more with host Miwa Messer. This episode of Poured Over was hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang.                     New episodes land Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays) here and on your favorite podcast app. Featured Books (Episode): Marsha: The Joy and Defiance of Marsha P. Johnson by Tourmaline

Reimagining Love
Step Into Your Purpose: Using Righteous Anger for Good in a Broken World with Shannon Watts

Reimagining Love

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2025 55:04


If you're ready to empower yourself to step into your true purpose but are paralyzed by fear, what-ifs, and imposter syndrome, you've found the right conversation. Today's guest is Shannon Watts, the founder of Moms Demand Action, the nation's largest grassroots group fighting gun violence in the U.S. Like many of us, Shannon was left outraged and broken after hearing news stories about school shootings and seeing the impact of gun violence on communities across the countries. One night, her sadness transformed to rage, and her life was changed after a Facebook post kicked off what would become Moms Demand Action, a movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. They work to pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of families and communities. They know that gun violence is preventable, and they are committed to doing what it takes to keep families safe. Shannon has been named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People, a Forbes 50 over 50 Changemaker, and a Glamour Woman of the Year. She's also someone who went through an extraordinary transformation, and this is the focus of her and Dr. Alexandra's conversation, and of her new book, Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age. Shannon empowers folks to break free from limits, trust their instincts, and lead with passion to create meaningful change. Shannon and Dr. Alexandra talk about activism and the way it impacts relationships, particularly marriage, and Shannon shares how her own marriage evolved as she went through this incredible unfolding. Relevant Links"Your Anxiety Toolkit" on MasterClass: www.masterclass.com/youranxietytoolkitFired Up How to Turn Your Spark into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age by Shannon WattsOrder Dr. Alexandra's book, Love Every DaySubscribe to Dr. Alexandra's NewsletterSubmit a Listener Question

Second Life
Shannon Watts: Author and Founder of Moms Demand Action

Second Life

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2025 58:54


Shannon Watts is the founder of Moms Demand Action, a prominent grassroots organization fighting gun violence in the United States. She initially aspired to be an investigative journalist, and she earned a journalism degree but transitioned into a career in public relations, spending nearly two decades in corporate communications at companies like Anthem and GE Healthcare. After taking a step back from her career to become a stay-at-home mom, the Sandy Hook tragedy in 2012 spurred her into action, and she founded Moms Demand Action with a simple Facebook group. Leveraging her communications and branding expertise, she transformed the group into a powerful nationwide movement, now part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country, with nearly 11 million supporters. She has since been recognized as one of Time's 100 Most Influential People and a Forbes 50 Over 50 Changemaker. She's also authored books including Fight Like a Mother and Fired Up.Buy Shannon's new book here.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Daily Inspiration – The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Brand Build: She encourages others to embrace change and take risks in their careers.

Daily Inspiration – The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 26:40 Transcription Available


Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Denella Ri'chard. An award-winning travel expert, TV host, and former senior executive in the travel industry. The discussion focused on the transformative power of travel, breaking cultural barriers, and her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Brand Build: She encourages others to embrace change and take risks in their careers.

The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 26:40 Transcription Available


Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Denella Ri'chard. An award-winning travel expert, TV host, and former senior executive in the travel industry. The discussion focused on the transformative power of travel, breaking cultural barriers, and her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show
Brand Build: She encourages others to embrace change and take risks in their careers.

Best of The Steve Harvey Morning Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 15, 2025 26:40 Transcription Available


Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Denella Ri'chard. An award-winning travel expert, TV host, and former senior executive in the travel industry. The discussion focused on the transformative power of travel, breaking cultural barriers, and her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.

Dental Digest
272. Operative Dentistry Hacks [Replay] with Dr. Bob Margeas

Dental Digest

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2025 28:23


Join Elevated GP: www.theelevatedgp.com Follow @dental_digest_podcast Instagram Follow @dr.melissa_seibert on Instagram Dr. Margeas was recently named on the 2024 "32 Most Influential People in Dentistry" by Incisal Edge Magazine. Click here to learn more! Dr. Margeas graduated from the University of Iowa College of Dentistry in 1986 and completed his AEGD residency the following year. He is currently an adjunct professor in the department of Operative Dentistry at the University of Iowa. He is Board Certified by the American Board of Operative Dentistry. He is a Diplomate of the American Board of Aesthetic Dentistry, a Fellow of the Academy of General Dentistry, American Society for Dental Aesthetics and International Team of Oral implantologists (ITI). He has written numerous articles on esthetic and implant dentistry, and lectures and presents hands-on courses nationally and internationally on those subjects. He is currently the Editor in Chief of Inside Dentistry, on the Editorial Board of Compendium, and is a contributing editor to Oral Health in Canada. His memberships include OKU Honor Dental Society, American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry, and the American Academy of Restorative Dentistry. Dr. Margeas maintains a full-time private practice focusing on comprehensive restorative and implant dentistry in Des Moines, Iowa.

Shawn Ryan Show
#208 Alex Wang - CEO of Scale AI

Shawn Ryan Show

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2025 204:08


Alex Wang is the CEO and co-founder of Scale AI, a leading data platform accelerating the development of artificial intelligence applications. Founded in 2016, Scale AI provides high-quality training data for AI models, serving clients like OpenAI, Microsoft, and the U.S. Department of Defense. A former software engineering prodigy, Wang dropped out of MIT to build Scale AI, which is now valued at over $13 billion. Recognized on Forbes' 30 Under 30 and TIME's 100 Most Influential People in AI, Wang is a prominent voice in shaping the future of AI innovation and deployment. He advocates for responsible AI development and policies to ensure ethical and secure AI advancements. Shawn Ryan Show Sponsors: ⁠https://www.roka.com⁠ - USE CODE SRS ⁠https://www.americanfinancing.net/srs⁠ NMLS 182334, nmlsconsumeraccess.org ⁠https://www.tryarmra.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.betterhelp.com/srs⁠ This episode is sponsored by better help. Give online therapy a try at ⁠betterhelp.com/srs⁠ and get on your way to being your best self. ⁠https://www.shawnlikesgold.com⁠ ⁠https://www.lumen.me/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.patriotmobile.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.rocketmoney.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://www.shopify.com/srs⁠ ⁠https://trueclassic.com/srs⁠ Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at ⁠trueclassic.com/srs⁠! #trueclassicpod Alex Wang Links: Website - https://scale.com Scale AI X - https://x.com/scale_ai Alex X - https://x.com/alexandr_wang LI - https://www.linkedin.com/company/scaleai Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg
Ep. 265 – Shannon Watts

Metta Hour with Sharon Salzberg

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2025 72:36


For episode 265, Sharon speaks with and activist and author, Shanon Watts about her new book, Fired Up.Shannon is the founder of Moms Demand Action, the largest grassroots group fighting gun violence in the U.S. Known as the ‘summoner of women's audacity,' she has been named one of TIME's 100 Most Influential People, a Forbes 50 over 50 Changemaker, and a Glamour Woman of the Year. Shannon is also an active board member of Emerge America, one of the nation's leading organizations for recruiting and training women to run for office. Helping to redefine what's possible when audacious women unite to drive change, she writes regularly about culture, politics and women's issues for her Substack, Playing with Fire, and outlets like The Washington Post, Elle, Time, The 19th. Her new book, Fired Up: How to Turn Your Spark Into a Flame and Come Alive at Any Age, is coming out on June 17th, 2025. To learn more about Shannon's work, or get a copy of Fired Up you can visit her website here.In this conversation, Shannon and Sharon speak about:The impetus for Shannon's bookHow to live a life on fireShannon's personal storyMarrying our abilities, values & desiresBeing burned up by our angerSurvivors of gun violenceWhat holds us backSharon's fear of public speakingThe firestarter triangleHow we find our desires & aspirationsSharon and Sharon's top valuesLiving with a sense of what you care aboutHow do we sustain our fire?Community BuildingFirestarter UniversityShannon closes the conversation with a short reading from her book, Fired Up.Join Sharon for her new online course, Intro to Meditation, starting June 21st. With meditation becoming increasingly popular, it can be hard to know where to begin. This four-day introductory course is designed to teach you the fundamentals of meditation. This course is ideal for beginners who want to establish a practice, as well as experienced students seeking a refresher course. Learn more: Intro to Meditation See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Strawberry Letter
Brand Build: She encourages others to embrace change and take risks in their careers.

Strawberry Letter

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2025 26:40 Transcription Available


Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Denella Ri'chard. An award-winning travel expert, TV host, and former senior executive in the travel industry. The discussion focused on the transformative power of travel, breaking cultural barriers, and her journey from corporate leadership to entrepreneurship.

Marathon Training Academy
Catching Up with Dean Karnazes

Marathon Training Academy

Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2025 57:31


In this episode we speak with Ultramarathon Man, Dean Karnazes, about the storied history of the marathon and the land that birthed the legend -Greece. And in the quick tip segment, Coach Angie answers a listener question about how to improve your marathon time as a masters runner. [powerpress] Named by TIME magazine as one of the “100 Most Influential People in the World,” Dean Karnazes has pushed his body and mind to inconceivable limits. Among his many accomplishments, he has run 50 marathons, in all 50 US states, in 50 consecutive days. He's run across Death Valley in the middle of summer, and he's run a marathon to the South Pole. On ten separate occasions he's run a 200-mile relay race solo, racing alongside teams of twelve. His list of competitive achievements include winning the World's Toughest Footrace, the Badwater Ultramarathon, and winning the 4 Deserts Challenge, racing in the hottest, driest, windiest and coldest places on earth. A New York Times bestselling author, Dean is a frequent speaker and panelist at many running and sporting events worldwide. [box] Mentioned in This Episode Golden Marathon Tours Athens VIP Package -Dean's tour company Jet Insoles -uses dynamically flexible carbon fiber that fully activates at ANY pace - generating the same propulsive force that you'd get out of $300 super shoes for a small fraction of the cost. Lagoon Sleep -take their awesome 2 minute sleep quiz to find your match.  Use the code “MTA” for 15% off your first purchase. AG1 Next Gen -get a FREE bottle of AG D3K2, an AG1 Welcome Kit, AND 5 of the upgraded AG1 travel packs with your first order. Speak with a Running Coach about one-on-one coaching or join the Academy and use a MTA training plan. [/box]

Stand Up! with Pete Dominick
1363 AFT President Randi Weingarten + News & Clips

Stand Up! with Pete Dominick

Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2025 46:01


My interview with Randi starts at 25 mins Stand Up is a daily podcast that I book,host,edit, post and promote new episodes with brilliant guests every day. Please subscribe now for as little as 5$ and gain access to a community of over 700 awesome, curious, kind, funny, brilliant, generous souls Check out StandUpwithPete.com to learn more RANDI WEINGARTEN is president of the 1.8 million-member AFT, which represents teachers; paraprofessionals and school-related personnel; higher education faculty and staff; nurses and other healthcare professionals; local, state and federal government employees; and early childhood educators. The AFT is dedicated to the belief that every person in America deserves the freedom to thrive, fueled by opportunity, justice and a voice in our democracy. This freedom is achieved through an economy that works for all, including the ability to form a union; great public schools and affordable higher education; healthcare as a right; retirement security; the right to vote and civil rights; a vibrant democracy; and safe, welcoming and healthy environments and communities. The AFT and its members advance these principles through community engagement, organizing, collective bargaining and political activism, and especially through members' work—we care, fight, show up and vote. Prior to her election as AFT president in 2008, Weingarten served for 11 years as president of the United Federation of Teachers, AFT Local 2, representing approximately 200,000 educators in the New York City public school system, as well as home child care providers and other workers in health, law and education. Weingarten is the recipient of many commendations; she was included in Washingtonian's 2021 Washington's Most Influential People, City & State New York's 2021 New York City Labor Power 100, and Washington Life's 2018 Power 100 list of prominent leaders, and in 2017 received the Roosevelt Institute's FDR Distinguished Public Service Award. In 2013, the New York Observer named Weingarten one of the most influential New Yorkers of the past 25 years. Weingarten has led the AFT's efforts to strengthen public education for all children and to address the crisis in the teaching profession caused by deep disinvestment and the deprofessionalization of teaching. Through the AFT's Fund Our Future campaign, AFT members and leaders throughout the country are fighting for adequate investment in public education. Parents and many others have joined the AFT's efforts to end the overuse and misuse of standardized tests, and to fix—not close—struggling schools, something Weingarten has advocated since her involvement in the creation of New York City's Chancellor's District, which dramatically improved achievement in what had been some of the city's lowest-performing schools. Weingarten has launched major efforts to place real education reform high on the nation's and her union's agendas. She created the AFT Innovation Fund, a groundbreaking initiative to support sustainable, innovative and collaborative education reform projects developed by members and their local unions. At Weingarten's direction, the AFT developed a model to transform teacher evaluations from a way of simply rating teachers to a tool for continuous improvement and feedback. This model is used to align tenure and due process, so that tenure serves as a guarantee of fairness, not of a job for life. Weingarten led an AFT committee that called for all prospective teachers to meet a high entry standard—as in medicine or law—so that they're prepared from the day they enter the classroom. Weingarten oversaw the development of the AFT's Quality Education Agenda, which advocates for reforms grounded in evidence, equity, scalability and sustainability. She promotes what she calls “solution-driven unionism”—an approach to collective bargaining and collective action that unites the interests of union members and those they serve in the pursuit of solutions that benefit students, schools and communities. Under Weingarten's leadership, the AFT continues to grow and expand its voice as a union of professionals. Nationwide, the AFT is the second-largest union of nurses and other health professionals and the largest higher education union, representing 230,000 higher education faculty, professional staff and graduate employees. Weingarten helped source millions of dollars of personal protective equipment for nurses and health professionals experiencing shortages as they served on the frontlines of the coronavirus pandemic. Weingarten is an advocate for a New Deal for Higher Education, a campaign calling for substantial federal investment in higher education that would prioritize teaching, research and student supports; provide sustainable careers with professional voice for all faculty and staff; allow all students to attend regardless of ability to pay; create academic environments free of racism and other forms of bigotry; and cancel student debt. The AFT provides our members tools and information they can use to manage their federal student loan debt, including having that debt forgiven, while advocating for solutions to the escalating cost of higher education, predatory loan practices, and terrible loan servicing that is holding people back. The AFT and a broad array of parent and community partners across the country have collaborated on events to advance a community- and educator-driven agenda for public school reform. Weingarten spearheaded the development of Share My Lesson, the United States' largest free collection of lesson plans, classroom activities, and teaching strategies and resources created by educators, for educators—all at no cost. The AFT has a long-standing partnership with First Book, which has provided 5 million free and reduced-price books to children. Weingarten and the AFT were asked to lead a partnership to transform McDowell County, W.Va., one of the poorest counties in the United States. The AFT has assembled more than 100 partners not only to improve the quality of education provided to children in the county, but to focus on jobs, transportation, recreation, housing, healthcare and social services. Weingarten believes the rural way of life is worth fighting for, and the AFT's experience in McDowell County informs the work Weingarten is advancing to help rural communities thrive—through education, healthcare and economic opportunities. The AFT supports the strategic establishment of 25,000 community schools where students and families can access tailored health services and social services in one place, and marginalized communities can have access to services and support. Weingarten views this goal as especially vital to help children, families and communities recover from the wide-ranging impacts of the coronavirus pandemic and ensuing recession. When the COVID-19 crisis hit, the AFT worked with scientists and health professionals to develop a blueprint for reopening schools. The AFT continues to advocate for the funding and necessary testing and safety protocols to ensure in-person learning is safe.  During the Trump administration, Weingarten led the AFT's efforts to oppose Trump and Betsy DeVos' fervent attempts to defund and destabilize public education and to stand up to the administration's racist policies and attacks on facts and democracy. In 2012-13, Weingarten served on an education reform commission convened by New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, which made a series of recommendations to improve teaching and learning. She was appointed to the Equity and Excellence Commission, a federal advisory committee chartered by Congress to examine and make recommendations concerning the disparities in educational opportunities that give rise to the achievement gap. For 10 years, while president of the UFT, Weingarten chaired New York City's Municipal Labor Committee, an umbrella organization for the city's 100-plus public sector unions, including those representing higher education and other public service employees. As chair of the MLC, she coordinated labor negotiations and bargaining for benefits on behalf of the MLC unions' 365,000 members. From 1986 to 1998, Weingarten served as counsel to UFT President Sandra Feldman, taking a lead role in contract negotiations and enforcement, and in lawsuits in which the union fought for adequate school funding and building conditions. A teacher of history at Clara Barton High School in Brooklyn's Crown Heights neighborhood from 1991 to 1997, Weingarten helped her students win several state and national awards debating constitutional issues. Elected as the local union's assistant secretary in 1995 and as treasurer two years later, she became UFT president after Feldman became president of the AFT. Weingarten was elected to her first full term as UFT president in 1998 and was re-elected three times. Weingarten's column “What Matters Most” appears in the New York Times' Sunday Review the third Sunday of each month. You can follow her on Twitter at @rweingarten (Twitter.com/rweingarten) and on Facebook (Facebook.com/randi.weingarten.9). Weingarten holds degrees from Cornell University's School of Industrial and Labor Relations and the Cardozo School of Law. She worked as a lawyer for the Wall Street firm of Stroock & Stroock & Lavan from 1983 to 1986. She is an active member of the Democratic National Committee and numerous professional, civic and philanthropic organizations. Born in 1957 and raised in Rockland County, N.Y., Weingarten now resides in the Inwood neighborhood of New York City. Join us Monday's and Thursday's at 8EST for our Bi-Weekly Happy Hour Hangout!  Pete on Blue Sky Pete on Threads Pete on Tik Tok Pete on YouTube  Pete on Twitter Pete On Instagram Pete Personal FB page Stand Up with Pete FB page All things Jon Carroll  Follow and Support Pete Coe Buy Ava's Art  Hire DJ Monzyk to build your website or help you with Marketing

10% Happier with Dan Harris
Why Am I Like This? | Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach

10% Happier with Dan Harris

Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2025 51:48


Why even self-help authors can still be messy.   Glennon Doyle is the CEO and Founder of Treat Media, an award-winning media company that makes art for humans who want to stay human. She is an author, podcaster, producer, and philanthropist. Her books include the #1 New York Times bestsellers Untamed and Love Warrior; the New York Times bestseller Carry On, Warrior; and Get Untamed: The Journal.   Abby Wambach is a two-time Olympic gold medalist, FIFA World Cup champion,  six-time winner of the U.S. Soccer Athlete of the Year award and one of Time's Most Influential People. She is a founder of Treat Media, and the author of the #1 New York Times Bestseller Wolfpack and the New York Times bestseller Forward. In this episode we talk about: Significant personal struggles that happened simultaneously for Glennon, Abby, and Glennon's sister, Amanda How that led to them writing a book about the fundamental life questions they believe everyone grapples with Why people in the self-help world don't always have their shit together Why trauma leads to dissociation  How to “go on” after the experience of grief Why we are the way we are Family roles, attachment theory, and learned behaviors The possibility of personal change Our thoughts on the latest season of the White Lotus And much more Related Episodes: Abby Wambach On: Grief, Addiction, And Moving From External To Internal Validation Glennon Doyle is Rethinking Her Relationship to Social Media, Hustle Culture, Intuition, Her Body, and Her Parents Join Dan's online community here Follow Dan on social: Instagram, TikTok Subscribe to our YouTube Channel Additional Resources:  We Can Do Hard Things Book We Can Do Hard Things Podcast Treat Media Untamed Wolfpack Intimate Terrorism by Michael Vincent Miller  

Chicks in the Office
Jesse Solomon Interview, Love Island S6 Stars Get Spinoff Show + Time's 100 Most Influential People of 2025

Chicks in the Office

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 117:36


SUMMER TOUR TICKETS -> bit.ly/CITOSUMMER. Ria's wedding is 1 week away! (00:00-24:51). Kenny Ortega sets the record straight on our discussion about the ‘High School Musical' musical (24:52-27:47). Peacock announces ‘Beyond the Villa' spinoff show with 10 islanders from ‘Love Island USA' season 6 (28:34-36:15). Lil Wayne's album ‘The Carter VI' to feature an eclectic list of stars, including Miley Cyrus (36:16-43:30). Justin Bieber's former circle is “worried” about him (44:37-50:37). Time's ‘100 Most Influential People of 2025' revealed (50:38-58:26). Interview with Jesse Solomon - talking all the drama on ‘Summer House,' his relationship status, upcoming music + more! (59:54-1:35:39). Beat Ria & Fran game 170 with Monika & Sukhmani (1:36:34-1:57:29). CITO LINKS > barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office.You can find every episode of this show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or YouTube. Prime Members can listen ad-free on Amazon Music. For more, visit barstool.link/chicks-in-the-office

Drew and Mike Show
Time's Most Influential People – April 16, 2025

Drew and Mike Show

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2025 118:55


Blake Lively made Time's 100 Most Influential list, Sperm Racing, Nice Carter's newest sex assault accusation, Amanda Bynes joins OnlyFans, Cop Cam: a not-missing person case, Talk Tuah is done, and a Corey Feldman update. RIP Wink Martindale and Jay North. Oh, and a belated RIP Ray Combs. Radio: Michigan is moving their sports broadcasts to WCSX & WMGC. Guy Gordon BLOWN OUT at WJR. McSteamy is “unrecognizable” now that we know Eric Dane had ALS. Nick Carter is in hot water AGAIN. There is a new boring documentary out on the Carter family. The world's first ‘sperm race' is going to happen… with gambling. Karmelo Anthony is getting more sympathy than Austin Metcalf… who he murdered. The family seems to be living large. Diddy lands Brian Steel as a defense attorney. Spring Break banned in Panama City Beach. Amanda Bynes joins OnlyFans, but promises not to be a whore on there. We watch a girl on TikTok watching us ripping on Amanda. Cop Cam: An entitled brat gets loud and arrested because her sister is “missing”. New York AG Letitia James is being investigated now. Podcasts: Talk Tuah drops another episode. This time with Chanel West Coast. 7k views after 24 hours. Comments section is brutal. Billy Corgan interviewed Dale Bozzio of missing persons. Hey Johnny Depp… why you look different? Aimee Lou Wood is whining about an SNL it. They've since apologized. Some stars can't take the heat. Sarah Palin is still strolling along. She banged Glen Rice, ya know. We watch Corey Feldman shred the harmonica. He's doing great now. Time dropped their Most Influential People of 2025 and Blake Lively is somehow on it. David Hogg is here to stay. Harvard is sitting on billions of dollars. Hulu is ripping Trudi off. Marc is recommending the new Black Mirror. Fyre Fest 2 has been delayed. If you'd like to help support the show… consider subscribing to our YouTube Channel, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter (The Drew Lane Show, Marc Fellhauer, Trudi Daniels, Jim Bentley and BranDon).