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Mackerel will soon be disappearing from the shelves of Waitrose as the supermarket says it's 'taking a stand against overfishing'. In September last year the International Council for the Exploration of the Sea (ICES), recommended that North-east Atlantic Mackerel catches should be cut by 70% to help rebuild stocks to a sustainable level. But four countries which fish for Mackerel in the North East Atlantic cut their quota for 2026 by just 48% compared to the previous year. As a result, Waitrose has decided to suspend sourcing from the end of April. Fishing organisations in Scotland say they are disappointed and feel they have been unfairly penalised because - they say - the UK has led the way in trying to secure sustainable fishing for Mackerel.Anna Hill reports from a Cromer seafood processor who's experiencing a drop in the availability of Crabs following fishing disruption due to wind farm construction. It's been a worrying winter for poultry farmers, with cases of avian flu in England, Scotland and Wales. The Pirbright Institute's Head of Avian Virology updates us on what he describes as the 'third worst ever' epidemic of high pathogenicity bird flu in the UK, and reflects on what might lie ahead over the spring and summer. Cambridge University's vet school will not be closing after all. The University's governing body has rejected proposals to cease taking new entrants.Presenter: Anna Hill Producer: Sarah Swadling

Earlier this month the Trump administration revoked the endangerment finding, which gave the federal government a legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions. The move is already being disputed in court. If the repeal is successful, who are the economic winners and losers?“How We Survive” host Amy Scott talks with Stanford professor Chris Field to unpack the history and legal implications of the endangerment finding and how its repeal – though framed as saving Americans money – could lead to higher costs and a competitive disadvantage for the U.S. Later in the episode we turn to one specific winner (or loser, depending on who you ask): the U.S. auto industry. Amy talks with Rachel Muncrief from the International Council on Clean Transportation to find out if market forces and global competition will continue to push carmakers to innovate on cleaner vehicles or if this could seriously slow progress.

Earlier this month the Trump administration revoked the endangerment finding, which gave the federal government a legal basis for regulating greenhouse gas emissions. The move is already being disputed in court. If the repeal is successful, who are the economic winners and losers?“How We Survive” host Amy Scott talks with Stanford professor Chris Field to unpack the history and legal implications of the endangerment finding and how its repeal – though framed as saving Americans money – could lead to higher costs and a competitive disadvantage for the U.S. Later in the episode we turn to one specific winner (or loser, depending on who you ask): the U.S. auto industry. Amy talks with Rachel Muncrief from the International Council on Clean Transportation to find out if market forces and global competition will continue to push carmakers to innovate on cleaner vehicles or if this could seriously slow progress.

WARBIRD RADIO - The seventeenth season of Warbird Radio opens not with spectacle, but with sobriety. Last year, during what should have been a routine flight in a P-51 Mustang, veteran airshow pilot Jim Pietz encountered one of aviation's most unforgiving emergencies: an in-flight fire. In an aircraft designed in the crucible of World War II, where systems are mechanical and margins can be thin, smoke in the cockpit is not an abstraction. It is immediate. It is disorienting. It is measured in seconds.What followed, as Pietz recounts in a candid conversation that anchors the 2026 premiere of Warbird Radio, was not improvisation but preparation. A former Chairman of the International Council of Air Shows, Pietz is widely regarded as a pilot's pilot — an instructor, mentor and trusted adviser to some of the most accomplished aviators in the airshow community. His response in that moment reflected decades of disciplined training and a deep familiarity with the performance characteristics of the airplane he was flying. What might have been instantly fatal became survivable.In the interview, Pietz resists dramatizing the event. There is no theatrical retelling, no indulgence in adrenaline. Instead, he speaks plainly about decision-making under pressure and the culture that makes such decisions possible. Warbirds, he notes, are neither forgiving nor sentimental machines. They reward precision and preparation; they expose complacency without hesitation.The conversation does not end with the emergency itself. Later in the season, Warbird Radio will return to the incident, widening the lens beyond the cockpit to examine maintenance practices, inspection culture and the sometimes uncomfortable but necessary candor that underpins safe operations. In a sector where aircraft are both historic artifacts and active flying machines, transparency is not merely professional courtesy. It is preservation.The episode opens, fittingly, on another front of stewardship. Josh Wells, executive director of Doc's Friends, joins the program to discuss the ongoing work of operating one of only two airworthy B-29 Superfortresses in the world, B-29 Doc. Keeping such an aircraft aloft is as much an exercise in organizational leadership as in mechanical aptitude. It requires volunteers, donors, logistical planning and an unrelenting commitment to standards that honor both history and safety.Wells outlines the aircraft's upcoming tour and the network of support that sustains it, underscoring a central truth of the warbird community: these airplanes do not fly by nostalgia alone. They fly because individuals accept responsibility — for systems, for teams and for the legacy embodied in aluminum and rivets.Taken together, the two conversations establish a theme for the season ahead. Whether confronting an emergency in a high-performance fighter or preparing a 141-foot wingspan bomber for public display, the work hinges on leadership under pressure and humility in preparation. The spectacle of flight may capture the public imagination, but it is the discipline behind the scenes that determines whether these aircraft endure.Season 17 begins there — in the seconds that matter, and in the steady work that makes those seconds survivable.#warbirdradio #warbirds #p51mustang #b29doc #b29Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/warbird-radio/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In dieser Folge von „auf a gspräch mit pflegenetz“ spricht Kathrin Kurrle mit Elisabeth Rappold (Gesundheit Österreich) und Inge Köberl-Hiebler (Österreichischer Gesundheits- und Krankenpflegeverband) über die neue Definition von „Pflege“ und „Pflegefachperson“, die vom International Council of Nurses (ICN) verabschiedet wurde. Erstmals seit über 20 Jahren wurde die professionelle Pflege international neu definiert. Doch was heißt das für die Pflege in Österreich? Welche Chancen, Herausforderungen und Entwicklungsperspektiven ergeben sich daraus?

It's been more than a week since the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the mother of "Today" host Savannah Guthrie, and authorities have finally confirmed a suspect in the case. In a social media post on Feb. 12, the FBI called Nancy Guthrie's case a "kidnapping" and released photos of a black backpack and a person the agency described as a male about "5'9" - 5'10" tall, with an average build. Nils Grevillius, a Los Angeles-based private detective known for conducting investigations without regard to local or national borders and for delivering factual information, joins me to discuss the latest developments in the case.The Legacy Media has declared war against "Melania," the new documentary chronicling Melania Trump's return to the White House in 2025. Film critics played the Nazi card against both her and the film after weeks of mocking the project. Dr. Gilda Carle, author of Real Men Don't Go Woke and spokesperson for The International Council for Men and Boys, joins me to discuss why feminists have nothing nice to say about 'Melania.'Without intervention, DHS funding will expire on Friday after being carved out of a larger government funding package. A shutdown would impact TSA workers, FEMA operations, and border security enforcement. Democratic lawmakers have pushed for a list of unrealistic changes to DHS. Michael A. Letts, the Founder, President, and CEO of InVest USA and author of Truth, Lies and Control: Finding Hope in an Upside-Down World, joins me to discuss the Consequences of a DHS shutdown.The Last Lawman: True Stories of a Private Detective: https://amzn.to/4oPi4eGNils Grevillius' author page on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3JVLqcAGrevillius Detective Services: https://grevilliuspi.com/Dr. Gilda Carle: https://drgilda.com/The International Council for Men and Boys: https://www.menandboys.net/Michael A. Letts: https://michaelletts.usInVest USA: https://investusa.orgTruth, Lies and Control: Finding Hope in an Upside-Down World: https://amzn.to/4pt31JdBecome a supporter of Tapp into the Truth: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/tapp-into-the-truth--556114/support Tapp into the Truth on Rumble. Follow, watch the older shows, and join the live streams.Aimee's Audios Subliminal Acoustic Fingerprinting“Remember Pop Rocks? Now, imagine they gave you superpowers.” Please let me introduce you to Energy Rocks! Born from the grit and ambition of a competitive athlete who wanted a better, cleaner way to fuel the body and mind, without the hassle of mixing powders, messy bottles, or caffeine crashes. Energy Rocks is a reimagining of energy into something fun, functional, and fantastically effective. A delicious popping candy energy supplement that delivers a rapid boost of clean energy and focus — anytime, anywhere. No water. No mixing. No bulky bottles. Just open, pop it in your mouth, and get ready to rock. Making any time the right time to “Get in the Zone, One Pop at a Time.”Take This Free Quiz To Find Out The Best & Worst Foods To Avoid For Joint Pain!Do you wake up in the morning with stiff joints or pain in your hips, back, knees, or elbows? Then, chances are you're feeling the effects of chronic inflammation taking its toll on your body. The good news is that it is NEVER too late to help get this under control. And the best part is certain foods help you do this naturally, without the need for prescription medications.If recent events have proven anything, you need to be as prepared as possible for when things go sideways. You certainly can't count on the government for help. True liberty requires self-reliance. My Patriot SupplySupport American jobs! Support the show! Get great products at great prices! Go to My Pillow and use promo code TAPP to save! Visit Patriot Mobile or Call (817) 380-9081 to take advantage of a FREE Month of service when you switch using promo code TAPP! Morning Kick is a revolutionary new daily drink from Roundhouse Provisions that combines ultra-potent greens like spirulina and kale with probiotics, prebiotics, collagen, and even ashwagandha. Just mix with water, stir, and enjoy!Follow Tapp into the Truth on Locals Follow Tapp into the Truth on SubstackHero SoapPatriot DepotBlue CoolersKoa CoffeeBrainMDDiamond CBDSauce Bae2nd SkullEinstokBeanstoxBelle IsleHoneyFund"Homegrown" Boone's BourbonBlackout Coffee Co.Full Circle Brewing Co.Pasmosa Sangria  

Understanding the value of nursing care in the US requires a shift, not only in policy, but in philosophy.  In this SEE YOU NOW Insight drawn from Episode 129: Investing in Nurses! Invisible to Invaluable, Pam Cipriano, immediate past president of the International Council of Nurses and former president of the American Nurses Association, explains how U.S. healthcare economics have historically obscured the value of nursing care. She argues that this isn't just a policy problem; it's a philosophical one, and that understanding and investing in nurses is essential to building a healthier, more sustainable healthcare system, and society. To listen to this Insight clip's full episode, visit SEE YOU NOW Podcast Episode 129: Investing in Nurses! Invisible to Invaluable at APPLE, SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE, or at your favorite streaming platform.  For more information on the podcast bundles, visit ANA's Innovation Website at https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/innovation/education.    Have questions or feedback for the SEE YOU NOW team?  Future episode ideas? Contact us at hello@seeyounowpodcast.com.   

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The global energy transition has placed Africa in a paradox: the continent possesses the minerals the world needs to survive, yet the infrastructure to process those minerals remains fragmented. In this recent episode of Voices of Africa, Rohitesh Dhawan, CEO of the International Council on Mining and Metals, offers a sobering yet optimistic roadmap for the continent's subsurface wealth. Rohitesh outlines a three-pillar framework: Transparency, stability, and fairness, essential for turning mineral wealth into lasting development. The conversation moves beyond idealistic rhetoric to tackle the hard economics of beneficiation, the threat of illegal mining syndicates, and the need for a unified African Mineral Trust.

Nurses are the scaffolding of our nation's health, and the foundation of our shared humanity, yet their work is still too often treated as invisible. In this episode we ask, what does it truly mean to invest in nurses, and what's at stake if we fail to act?  Join host Oriana Beaudet, Vice President of Innovation at the American Nurses Association, Credentialing Center, and Foundation for a conversation with nurse leader Pam Cipriano, Immediate Past President of the International Council of Nurses and former President of the American Nurses Association, about why nursing has been systematically undervalued in the U.S., how that shapes policy, economics, and care delivery, and what must change if we are to build a healthier, more humane future.  

In this episode of Let's Combinate: Drugs + Devices, host Subhi Saadeh continues the Combinating with ICH series by breaking down how the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) guidelines are organized and why that structure matters for drug and drug-device combination products.Subhi walks through the four main ICH guideline families, Quality (Q), Safety (S), Efficacy (E), and Multidisciplinary (M), and explains how each fits into the broader product lifecycle. The episode places particular emphasis on the Quality guidelines, which form the backbone of pharmaceutical development, manufacturing control strategies, and lifecycle management.Rather than a deep dive into requirements, this episode is designed to orient listeners to the full ICH landscape. It helps teams understand where different guidelines apply, who typically owns them, and how they collectively shape regulatory expectations. Future episodes in the series will explore individual Quality guidelines in detail.In this episode, you will learnWhat an ICH guideline is and how it differs from regulations and standardsWhy guidelines still matter during inspections and enforcementHow ICH organizes its guidance into Q, S, E, and M categoriesA high-level overview of the Quality Guidelines (Q1 through Q14), including:Stability (Q1)Analytical validation and development (Q2 and Q14)Impurities (Q3)Quality by Design and risk management (Q8 and Q9)Pharmaceutical Quality Systems and lifecycle management (Q10 through Q12)Continuous manufacturing (Q13)How different functional teams interact with different parts of the ICH frameworkThe next episode begins the deep dive into the Quality Guidelines, starting with ICH Q1 on Stability.Timestamps00:00 Introduction to the Series00:48 Overview of ICH Guidelines01:36 What an ICH Guideline Is and Is Not03:04 The Four ICH Guideline Categories04:08 Quality Guidelines Overview08:46 Safety Guidelines Overview09:28 Efficacy Guidelines Overview10:33 Multidisciplinary Guidelines Overview11:28 Wrap-Up and Next StepsSubhi Saadeh is a Quality Professional and host of Let's Combinate. With a background in Quality, Manufacturing Operations and R&D he's worked in Large Medical Device/Pharma organizations to support the development and launch of Hardware Devices, Disposable Devices, and Combination Products for Vaccines, Generics, and Biologics. Subhi serves currently as the International Committee Chair for the Combination Products Coalition(CPC) and as a member of ASTM Committee E55 and also served as a committee member on AAMI's Combination Products Committee.For questions, inquiries or suggestions please reach out at letscombinate.com or on the show's LinkedIn Page.

In this episode, Randy Gomez welcomes Stan Sanchez, the new managing director of Diversified Partners, a prominent Scottsdale-based commercial real estate firm. With over 5,000 properties ready for lease, development, or sale, and more than $4 billion in transactions slated for 2026, Sanchez is one of the few Hispanics leading a major brokerage firm. His expertise in the Hispanic real estate market and his role as an advisor for the International Council of Shopping Centers highlight his significant contributions to the industry. The conversation delves into Sanchez's plans to reshape Diversified Partners' strategy and fuel redevelopment across metropolitan Phoenix, reflecting broader real estate trends nationwide.#RealEstateTrends #HispanicLeadership #CommercialRealEstate #PhoenixDevelopment #InvestmentStrategy #UrbanRenewal #PropertyInvestment #MarketInsights  Stan's Social Media:https://www.dpcre.com/https://www.linkedin.com/in/stan-sanchez-bb9699b/Randy's Social MediaInstagram: @randygmz.mbaFacebook: Randy Gomez Mba EALinkedIn: Randy Gòmez, MBA, EA

In this episode of Let's Combinate: Drugs + Devices, Subhi Saadeh kicks off a new series focused on the International Council for Harmonisation (ICH) and its impact on drug and drug–device combination products.Subhi introduces what ICH is, why it was created, and how its guidelines shape global expectations for pharmaceutical quality, safety, efficacy, and lifecycle management. He walks through the historical challenges that existed before harmonization, explains how ICH guidelines are developed through the five-step process, and outlines why these standards matter—especially for teams working at the intersection of drugs and devices.The episode also sets the roadmap for the series, including upcoming deep dives into the ICH Quality guidelines (Q1–Q14) and how they apply in practice to combination products.00:00 Welcome to Let's Combinate00:37 Why ICH Matters for Drug–Device Products02:22 What Is ICH?05:21 Evolution of ICH Guidelines10:18 The Five-Step ICH Guideline Process11:38 How This Series Will Work14:09 Wrap-Up and What's NextSubhi Saadeh is a Quality Professional, Founder of Let's Combinate BioWorks and host of Let's Combinate. With a background in Quality, Manufacturing Operations and R&D he's worked in Large Medical Device/Pharma organizations to support the development and launch of Hardware Devices, Disposable Devices, and Combination Products for Vaccines, Generics, and Biologics. Subhi serves currently as the International Committee Chair for the Combination Products Coalition(CPC) and as a member of ASTM Committee E55 and also served as a committee member on AAMI's Combination Products Committee.For questions, inquiries or suggestions please reach out at letscombinate.com or on the show's LinkedIn Page.

Episode #459: This is the third episode in a three-part series that emerged from a three-day Digital Storytelling Workshop hosted by Insight Myanmar Podcast, with support from ANU and IDRC. What began as a room of strangers slowly became a community through the simple act of sharing stories. We were reminded that communication is not just the exchange of information, but the creation of a shared emotional world, built through attention and care. “Tell me more” became our refrain, and this episode is an invitation to step into that circle. On this episode, you'll hear the result of those few transformative days: honest voices, emerging perspectives, and storytellers beginning to find their footing. First up is Chit Tun, a teacher and marketing manager before the coup, who now lives as a refugee in Thailand with his family. The 2021 coup transformed his life. With his wife pregnant, he refused to let his child grow up under dictatorship. He supported her CDM participation, and became a protest leader before joining the armed resistance. However, he became disillusioned with some resistance groups, and eventually fled to Thailand. To make ends meet, he aids fellow refugees, teaches Burmese, and produces a podcast amplifying revolutionary voices. Zue, a Burmese language teacher and artist, roots her work in the beauty of her rural childhood, where weaving looms, bullock carts, and open fields shaped her creative and educational passions. After years of volunteer teaching and curriculum work, she founded the online Akkhaya Burmese Language Institute during COVID-19. Her YouTube and podcast projects also advance cultural preservation and pride. She was Myanmar's sole recipient of the selective Global Ambassador Fellow granted by the International Council on Human Rights, Peace and Politics (ICHRPP). Zue hopes to continue her teaching and art work to better serve communities. August describes a shift from engineering to the study of religion and philosophy after becoming disillusioned with Myanmar's education system. His academic path grows out of his work as a gender and LGBTQ rights trainer, where he has seen religion repeatedly misused to justify discrimination. He argues that Buddhist teachings emphasize compassion, morality, and nonviolence, not stereotyping or exclusion, and he wants to ground this claim in textual and scholarly evidence. Drawing on experiences with LGBTQ individuals from religious communities, he highlights the heavy social pressure they face. August hopes education can challenge conservative mindsets and support social change.

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 206 (Part 3) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Michael Stepniak for a holiday special! Dr Michael Stepniak is an Australian scholar, musician, and academic leader who returned home in 2025 after four decades abroad. He now serves as the ninth Master and Head of College at Queen's College, The University of Melbourne. His career has been shaped by intellectual rigour, artistic excellence, and institutional vision, spanning conservatoria, universities, and senior leadership roles in the United States and now Australia. He also holds the title of Honorary Principal Fellow at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Educated at Harvard University as a Spencer Fellow, he holds both a Doctor of Education and a Master of Education, as well as two Master of Music degrees: in viola performance from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, and in musicology from Northwestern University. He completed his undergraduate studies with distinction, and trained as a violinist at the New England Conservatory. As a chamber musician, he has performed as violist and violinist in major concert halls across North America and Europe, collaborating with artists as varied as Ann Schein, Arlo Guthrie, and John Patitucci. His performances have been broadcast on National Public Radio and praised by The Washington Post and others for their expressiveness and refinement. He is also the author of several books on leadership, education, and creativity in the arts. These include Don'ts for Deans and Academic Leaders (2023), Leading Change That Matters (2022), and Beyond the Conservatory Model (2019). He has spoken widely on cultural leadership, institutional change, and the future of education, and has held key governance and advisory roles, including serving on the Board of Directors of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans. Before returning, Dr Stepniak served as Executive Dean for Creativity and the Arts and Professor of Music at Shenandoah University in the United States, where he led strategic planning, launched new academic programs, and played a central role in philanthropic development. As Dean of Shenandoah Conservatory for 14 years, he helped elevate its international profile and built lasting partnerships with donors, international artists, and communities. Born in Springvale and raised in the Yarra Valley, he left Australia and his family as a teenager to pursue advanced music studies as a concert violinist in North America. He now returns with his wife, Dr Anne Schempp, and their daughter, Tilda. He is delighted to lead Queen's College into its next chapter; one that honours its remarkable heritage while preparing students to meet the challenges of a changing world with intelligence, imagination, and integrity. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Evan Phillips supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE Education. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil via LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Let's go!

The International Energy Agency says we'll burn through a record 8.85 billion tonnes of coal in 2025, the first overall increase in fifteen years. We hear from Ro Dhawan, at the International Council on Mining and Metals about a path towards using more clean energy. Plus, the price of oil is up after US threats of a blockade on sanctioned Venezeulan tankers. And could Amazon be getting a big order for its computer chips?You can contact us on WhatsApp or send us a voicenote: +44 330 678 3033.Presenter: Leanna Byrne Producer: Victoriya Holland Editor: Justin Bones

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 206 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Michael Stepniak! Dr Michael Stepniak is an Australian scholar, musician, and academic leader who returned home in 2025 after four decades abroad. He now serves as the ninth Master and Head of College at Queen's College, The University of Melbourne. His career has been shaped by intellectual rigour, artistic excellence, and institutional vision, spanning conservatoria, universities, and senior leadership roles in the United States and now Australia. He also holds the title of Honorary Principal Fellow at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Educated at Harvard University as a Spencer Fellow, he holds both a Doctor of Education and a Master of Education, as well as two Master of Music degrees: in viola performance from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, and in musicology from Northwestern University. He completed his undergraduate studies with distinction, and trained as a violinist at the New England Conservatory. As a chamber musician, he has performed as violist and violinist in major concert halls across North America and Europe, collaborating with artists as varied as Ann Schein, Arlo Guthrie, and John Patitucci. His performances have been broadcast on National Public Radio and praised by The Washington Post and others for their expressiveness and refinement. He is also the author of several books on leadership, education, and creativity in the arts. These include Don'ts for Deans and Academic Leaders (2023), Leading Change That Matters (2022), and Beyond the Conservatory Model (2019). He has spoken widely on cultural leadership, institutional change, and the future of education, and has held key governance and advisory roles, including serving on the Board of Directors of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans. Before returning, Dr Stepniak served as Executive Dean for Creativity and the Arts and Professor of Music at Shenandoah University in the United States, where he led strategic planning, launched new academic programs, and played a central role in philanthropic development. As Dean of Shenandoah Conservatory for 14 years, he helped elevate its international profile and built lasting partnerships with donors, international artists, and communities. Born in Springvale and raised in the Yarra Valley, he left Australia and his family as a teenager to pursue advanced music studies as a concert violinist in North America. He now returns with his wife, Dr Anne Schempp, and their daughter, Tilda. He is delighted to lead Queen's College into its next chapter; one that honours its remarkable heritage while preparing students to meet the challenges of a changing world with intelligence, imagination, and integrity. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Evan Phillips supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE Education. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil via LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Let's go!

Some of the most transformative solutions in global health emerge from one deceptively simple discipline: listening. In this SEE YOU NOW Insight, International Council of Nurses CEO Howard Catton, and ANA VP of Innovation Oriana Beaudet explore how the ICN Charter for Change, a straightforward, evidence-driven ten-point plan, was built directly from what nurses, associations, and communities say they need most. Together, they unpack how frontline wisdom can become global policy, how the foundational leadership skill in nursing of listening translates to shaping reform, and how advanced practice nursing models around the world are already reducing costs, improving outcomes, and proving what's possible when countries invest in nursing.  International Council of Nurses (ICN). Charter for Change: Our Nurses. Our Future. International Nurses Day 2024. International Council of Nurses. Geneva, Switzerland. April 2024. PDF document outlining ten policy actions to value, protect, respect, and invest in nurses worldwide. Available: https://www.icn.ch/sites/default/files/2024-04/IND_2024_Charter_EN.pdf To listen to this Insight clip's full episode visit SEE YOU NOW Podcast Episode 128: Investing in Nurses! Nurses are Humanity in Action  at APPLE, SPOTIFY, YOUTUBE, or at your favorite streaming platform. For more information on the podcast bundles, visit ANA's Innovation Website at https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/innovation/education.  Have questions or feedback for the SEE YOU NOW team?  Future episode ideas? Contact us at hello@seeyounowpodcast.com.     

The Game Changers podcast celebrates true pioneers who inspire us to take the big step forward and up in education and beyond. In episode 206 (Part 1) of Game Changers, Phil Cummins joins in conversation with Dr Michael Stepniak! Dr Michael Stepniak is an Australian scholar, musician, and academic leader who returned home in 2025 after four decades abroad. He now serves as the ninth Master and Head of College at Queen's College, The University of Melbourne. His career has been shaped by intellectual rigour, artistic excellence, and institutional vision, spanning conservatoria, universities, and senior leadership roles in the United States and now Australia. He also holds the title of Honorary Principal Fellow at the Melbourne Conservatorium of Music. Educated at Harvard University as a Spencer Fellow, he holds both a Doctor of Education and a Master of Education, as well as two Master of Music degrees: in viola performance from the Peabody Institute of Johns Hopkins University, and in musicology from Northwestern University. He completed his undergraduate studies with distinction, and trained as a violinist at the New England Conservatory. As a chamber musician, he has performed as violist and violinist in major concert halls across North America and Europe, collaborating with artists as varied as Ann Schein, Arlo Guthrie, and John Patitucci. His performances have been broadcast on National Public Radio and praised by The Washington Post and others for their expressiveness and refinement. He is also the author of several books on leadership, education, and creativity in the arts. These include Don'ts for Deans and Academic Leaders (2023), Leading Change That Matters (2022), and Beyond the Conservatory Model (2019). He has spoken widely on cultural leadership, institutional change, and the future of education, and has held key governance and advisory roles, including serving on the Board of Directors of the International Council of Fine Arts Deans. Before returning, Dr Stepniak served as Executive Dean for Creativity and the Arts and Professor of Music at Shenandoah University in the United States, where he led strategic planning, launched new academic programs, and played a central role in philanthropic development. As Dean of Shenandoah Conservatory for 14 years, he helped elevate its international profile and built lasting partnerships with donors, international artists, and communities. Born in Springvale and raised in the Yarra Valley, he left Australia and his family as a teenager to pursue advanced music studies as a concert violinist in North America. He now returns with his wife, Dr Anne Schempp, and their daughter, Tilda. He is delighted to lead Queen's College into its next chapter; one that honours its remarkable heritage while preparing students to meet the challenges of a changing world with intelligence, imagination, and integrity. The Game Changers podcast is produced by Evan Phillips supported by a School for tomorrow (aschoolfortomorrow.com), and powered by CIRCLE Education. The podcast is hosted on SoundCloud and distributed through Spotify, Google Podcasts, and Apple Podcasts. Please subscribe and tell your friends you like what you are hearing. You can contact us at gamechangers@circle.education, on Twitter and Instagram via @GameChangersPC, and you can also connect with Phil via LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram. Let's go!

In this essay, Juan Carlos Mijangos Noh reflects on an experience of creating a microcosm of an anarchist community in a Yucatecan Maya Village in Mexico. The experience involved women students trained in a neoliberal university who, despite that, were able to perform in an anarchistic fashion. Juan Carlos Mijangos Noh is a full professor at the Autonomous University of Yucatan, Mexico. His most recent publications are: Creating an Anarchist Community: How can Students from a Neoliberal University Participate?, published by Anarchist Studies (https://journals.lwbooks.co.uk/anarchiststudies/vol-33-issue-2/); and The Canicab Charter: A Mayan Model for Data Governance, published by the International Council of Media Literacy (https://ic4ml.org/journal-article/the-canicab-charter-a-mayan-model-for-data-governance/). A longer version of this article appeared in Anarchist Studies 33.2 (2025). For a version of this podcast in Spanish, fast forward to 15.34 Anarchist Essays is brought to you by Loughborough University's Anarchism Research Group and the journal Anarchist Studies. Follow us on Bluesky @anarchismresgroup.bsky.social Our music comes from Them'uns (featuring Yous'uns). Artwork by Sam G.

When it comes to battery electric trucks, is real-world data beating consumer expectations?  According to findings from The International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT), the real-world driving range of heavy duty electric trucks is 10 to 20% better than what is communicated by truck manufacturers. It's an exciting finding — and one that could propel the decarbonization of freight forward.   To learn more, we sat down with Hussein Basma, Senior Researcher at the ICCT, for an eye-opening look at the electrification of Europe's heavy-duty trucking sector. From ambitious regulations to rapid advances in battery technology and charging infrastructure, you'll discover how the EU is driving toward decarbonizing freight — and what that means for the rest of the world. We'd love to hear from you. Share your comments, questions and ideas for future topics and guests to podcast@sae.org. Don't forget to take a moment to follow SAE Tomorrow Today—a podcast where we discuss emerging technology and trends in mobility with the leaders, innovators and strategists making it all happen—and give us a review on your preferred podcasting platform.   Follow SAE International: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SAEInternational/ X: https://x.com/SAEIntl LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sae-international/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/saeintl/   Follow host Grayson Brulte: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/graysonbrulte X: https://x.com/gbrulte Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gbrulte/

What are the core doctrines Christians must never compromise—and why are they under attack today? In this episode of the Bible and Theology Matters podcast, Dr. Paul Weaver interviews Dr. David Geisler, son of the late Dr. Norman Geisler, to discuss the newly expanded edition of Conviction Without Compromise by Dr. Norman Geisler and Ron Rhodes.Together they explore:✔ The 15 essential doctrines that define historic Christian orthodoxy✔ Why Geisler and Rhodes wrote Conviction Without Compromise✔ The alarming theological confusion in today's church ✔ How the International Council on Biblical Inerrancy (ICBI) and the Chicago Statement shaped modern evangelicalism✔ Why biblical inerrancy is the foundation of every major Christian doctrine ✔ How to identify teachings that logically undermine Scripture✔ Dr. Geisler's legacy in apologetics, philosophy, and Christian thought✔ The importance of standing firm with conviction, yet responding with charity✔ Encouragement for pastors and believers pressured to compromise biblical truthDr. David Geisler also shares insights about:• The Unqualified Movie—the documentary on his father's life and influence• His father's journey from being “almost illiterate at 17” to becoming one of the most influential apologists of the past century• Why today's church desperately needs clarity on essentials, non-essentials, and charity in all thingsIf you care about apologetics, Christian doctrine, the authority of Scripture, or the legacy of Dr. Norman Geisler, this conversation will strengthen your convictions and deepen your understanding of biblical truth.

In this episode, International Council for Animal Welfare's Chrys Liptrot sits down with host Trey to discuss abolition and welfare, movement solidarity, inclusivity in animal rights, and much more.Check out ICAW's work here:i-caw.org@icaw_orgICAW's Disruption of Denise Naguib of Marriott: https://youtu.be/n7mkJrDNmy8RAGE Tour Recap: https://youtu.be/KZ9yr0BokP4ICAW Marriott Disruption: https://youtu.be/KuQA3rwVIgcAAC Linktree (follow us, donate, bookshop, merch store, future events, and more):https://linktr.ee/animalactivismcollectiveTo support our work monthly: Patreon.com/AnimalActivismMentorshipTo keep up with the podcast, follow @AnimalActivismCollective on Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube.Want to get active for the animals but don't know where to start?Sign up for a free mentor at AnimalActivismCollective.com

“Hà Nội quá ô nhiễm! Không khí quá dầy đặc, toàn khói xe và toàn mùi xăng. Mọi người rất vất vả vì mùi xăng và khói xe, nhất là giờ tan tầm, người ta sẽ ngạt thở”. Đó là cảm nhận của một người dân Hà Nội năm 2017. Đến đầu năm 2025, Hà Nội nhiều lần đứng đầu danh sách thành phố ô nhiễm nhất thế giới, nhiều ngày không thấy mặt trời. Nguyên nhân chủ yếu là xe máy phát thải 87% khí CO2 và 66% bụi mịn, theo một nghiên cứu năm 2023. Hàng năm, khoảng 70.000 người chết vì ô nhiễm không khí ở Việt Nam, theo đánh giá của Tổ Chức Y Tế Thế Giới năm 2024. Cải thiện bầu không khí, giảm ô nhiễm môi trường trở thành vấn đề vô cùng cấp bách đối với Việt Nam, đặc biệt là ở Hà Nội. Từ ngày 01/07/2026, xe máy chạy xăng dầu sẽ bị cấm hoạt động ở vành đai 1 (trung tâm) Hà Nội, theo chủ trương được thông báo ngày 04/07/2017. Đây là bước đầu trong lộ trình chuyển sang xe điện, bắt đầu từ Hà Nội, tiếp theo là thành phố Hồ Chí Minh, hai đô thị lớn lần lượt có 7 triệu và 8,5 triệu xe máy.  Trả lời AP ngày 20/10/2025, bà Dương Tử Phi (Zifei Yang), giám đốc Chương trình Xe khách tại Hội đồng Quốc tế về Giao thông sạch (International Council on Clean Transportation) nhắc lại : “Xe điện hai bánh sạch hơn nhiều, về cơ bản là không hề có khí thải từ ống xả. Và chỉ cần xét đến việc rất nhiều xe điện được sử dụng ở trung tâm thành phố và mọi người tiếp xúc với không khí, đã thấy việc này sẽ giúp cải thiện đáng kể chất lượng không khí tại địa phương. Nó làm giảm khí nitơ ôxit (Nox), giảm bụi mịn (PM). Những yếu tố này rất quan trọng đối với khu vực đô thị. Hơn nữa, xe máy điện còn tiết kiếm nhiên liệu hơn”.  Đọc thêm9 triệu người chết mỗi năm vì ô nhiễm môi trường, nhiều hơn bệnh tật, khủng bố và chiến tranh Lộ trình ba chặng ở Hà Nội Quá trình “xanh hóa” phương tiện giao thông ở Hà Nội được chia làm ba chặng : Từ ngày 01/07/2026, Hà Nội sẽ cấm xe máy chạy xăng dầu trong khu vực Vành đai 1, mở rộng phạm vi ra Vành đai 2 từ ngày 01/01/2028 và tiến tới Vành đai 3 vào năm 2030. Nhìn chung, người dân đều muốn một môi trường trong lành vì chính sức khỏe của bản thân, như trường hợp một khách hàng mua xe đạp điện : “Nhà nước đang có chính sách để bảo vệ môi trường, nhất là ở khu vực trung tâm Hà Nội. Tôi đã tìm hiểu một số mẫu xe đạp điện của nhiều thương hiệu tại Việt Nam và tôi quyết định sẽ lựa chọn một hãng để mua một chiếc, không chỉ vì môi trường mà còn vì tiết kiệm chi phí cho bản thân”. Đọc thêm“Xanh hóa” giao thông Hà Nội: Cần bỏ ôtô cá nhân thể hiện “thành đạt” và kết nối hệ thống công cộng Hà Nội dự kiến hỗ trợ mỗi người dân 3 triệu đồng để chuyển đổi xe máy xăng sang xe điện (có giá trị từ 15 triệu đồng trở lên và phải đăng ký trước thời điểm nghị quyết có hiệu lực) và 4 triệu đồng/xe đối với hộ cận nghèo ; 5 triệu đồng/xe đối với hộ nghèo. Mỗi cá nhân được hỗ trợ tối đa 1 xe đến hết năm 2030. Thành phố Hồ Chí Minh cũng có kế hoạch “xanh hóa” phương tiện giao thông, với tham vọng thay thế 400.000 xe máy chạy xăng bằng xe điện cho đến năm 2028, bắt đầu bằng lệnh cấm sử dụng xe máy chạy xăng để gọi xe và giao hàng ngay năm 2026. Thành phố sẽ cung cấp các khoản vay với lãi suất thấp, giảm thuế và thiết lập các khu vực phát thải thấp để hạn chế ô nhiễm. Một quyết định “quyết liệt” khác nhằm cải thiện môi trường là ngay từ ngày 01/07/2027, Hà Nội và thành phố Hồ Chí Minh sẽ áp dụng quy chuẩn khí thải đối với xe mô tô, xe gắn máy. Hà Nội sẽ phân vùng phát thải thấp, áp dụng nhiều biện pháp hạn chế giao thông, trong đó có cấm lưu thông xe tải hạng nặng chạy bằng dầu diesel… Các đô thị lớn khác như Hải Phòng, Đà Nẵng, Cần Thơ và Huế triển khai từ ngày 01/07/2028, còn các tỉnh, thành khác sẽ áp dụng từ ngày 01/07/2030. Bộ Giao Thông Vận Tải Việt Nam đặt mục tiêu 1/3 ô tô và hơn 1/5 xe máy sẽ chạy bằng điện đến năm 2030. Quyết định nhanh, thời hạn ngắn gây hỗn loạn hậu cần và xã hội ? Hà Nội “cần những biện pháp nghiêm ngặt để giải quyết ô nhiễm môi trường”, theo phát biểu vào tháng 07/2025 của ông Dương Đức Tuấn, khi đó là phó chủ tịch UBND thành phố Hà Nội. Tuy nhiên, thông báo đột ngột và việc triển khai trong thời hạn ngắn khiến không ít người dân lo lắng, đặc biệt là những người lao động sống nhờ xe máy. Đổi sang xe điện là cả một khoản ngân sách lớn, không phải ai cũng sẵn có, như anh Trần Văn Thanh, lái xe ôm : “Tôi không có kinh tế nhiều để đổi sang xe điện nên vẫn phải chạy xe này (chạy xăng) thôi. Chạy xe này, tôi sẽ phải lựa cuốc, lựa những chuyến chạy ngoại thành. Chứ bây giờ không có kinh tế để đổi xe mới nên cũng chịu”. Đối với một số người dân, được báo Tuổi Trẻ trích dẫn ngày 18/07, mức hỗ trợ 3 triệu đồng là “quá ít”. Đọc thêmCấm xe máy chạy xăng ở Việt Nam: Nhật Bản cảnh báo thất nghiệp hàng loạt và kêu gọi « chuyển đổi có lộ trình » Về phía các nhà sản xuất xe máy lớn nhất ở Việt Nam, như Honda và Yamaha, họ cho rằng mốc thời gian năm 2026 là quá tham vọng. Theo hãng tin Anh Reuters ngày 21/10, đại sứ quán Nhật Bản tại Hà Nội đã gửi thư đến các cơ quan chức năng Việt Nam đề nghị xem xét một “lộ trình phù hợp” cho quá trình chuyển sang xe chạy điện vì lệnh cấm đột ngột này có thể “ảnh hưởng đến việc làm trong các ngành công nghiệp hỗ trợ”, như đại lý xe máy và nhà cung cấp phụ tùng.  Xe máy Honda chiếm 80% thị trường tại Việt Nam với 2,6 triệu xe bán ra trong năm 2024. Tập đoàn của Nhật Bản rất thận trọng trong việc tiếp cận xe điện và chỉ mới bắt đầu bán xe đạp điện trong năm 2025, một phần vì nhu cầu người dùng xe xăng vẫn rất lớn. Yamaha bám sát với khoảng 17% thị phần. Theo các nguồn tin của Reuters, chính Honda dẫn đầu nỗ lực kiến nghị chính phủ xem xét lại chỉ thị. Hiện có 4 nhà máy ở Việt Nam, chủ yếu sản xuất xe xăng và chỉ có một vài mẫu xe điện, Honda có thể xem xét thu hẹp quy mô sản xuất. Các cửa hàng cho thuê, đại lý bán xe cũng sẽ phải thay đổi mô hình hoạt động, như chia sẻ của Cao Bảo Ngọc, chủ cửa hàng cho thuê xe máy, với hãng tin Mỹ AP : “Khi lệnh cấm được ban hành, đó là một thay đổi lớn và ảnh hưởng rất nhiều đến hoạt động kinh doanh của chúng tôi. Chúng tôi đã cân nhắc kế hoạch cho cửa hàng trong tương lai. Nhưng tôi nghĩ sự thay đổi này là cần thiết để Hà Nội sạch hơn, tốt hơn cho sức khỏe của mọi người. Đây cũng là một động thái tốt, có lợi cho du lịch Việt Nam”. Nước tiên phong ở Đông Nam Á nếu thực hiện được tham vọng Theo trang Mordor Intelligence, thị trường xe hai bánh Việt Nam là một trong những thị trường lớn nhất thế giới, có trị giá ước tính 4,6 tỉ đô la trong năm 2025. Một số chuyên gia cho rằng việc Việt Nam hạn chế xe xăng có thể sẽ gây ra nhiều biến động tiêu cực. Tuy nhiên, phải nói rằng thị trường xe máy điện tại Việt Nam đã hình thành từ khá lâu, ban đầu là các dòng xe nhập khẩu hoặc lắp ráp trong nước, với linh kiện chủ yếu từ Trung Quốc. Sau đó, thị trường trở nên chuyên nghiệp hơn với sự xuất hiện của nhiều thương hiệu nội địa, như VinFast hoặc Dat Bike. Những công ty này cũng như nhà sản xuất xe máy điện Trung Quốc Yadea lại đang đặt cược vào một tương lai xe điện ở Việt Nam. Với khoảng 3,5 triệu chiếc mỗi năm, Việt Nam là thị trường xe máy lớn thứ hai ở Đông Nam Á. Riêng về xe điện hai bánh, Việt Nam là thị trường lớn thứ ba ở châu Á, sau Trung Quốc và Ấn Độ, mặc dù xe máy điện hiện chiếm khoảng 12% tổng doanh số. Bà Dương Tử Phi, thuộc Hội đồng Quốc tế về Giao thông sạch, cũng cho rằng đây là một cơ hội cho các nhà sản xuất Việt Nam, bởi vì không giống như thị trường ô tô, xe máy bán ở Việt Nam được sản xuất trong nước. Việc này có nghĩa là chuyển sang xe máy điện có thể cổ vũ các nhà sản xuất trong nước, thúc đẩy khởi nghiệp và thu hút đầu tư mới. Quá trình chuyển đổi của Việt Nam cũng có thể định hình các thị trường đang phát triển khác. Ông Nguyễn Tấn Long, giám đốc tiếp thị của Dat Bike, cho biết : “Dat Bike hy vọng chính phủ sẽ có các chính sách hỗ trợ các nhà sản xuất xe máy điện như giảm tiền thuê đất sản xuất, giảm thuế nhập khẩu linh kiện xe máy điện và hỗ trợ nghiên cứu, phát triển công nghệ mới cho xe điện tốt hơn”. Đọc thêm Ô nhiễm không khí ở Hà Nội: Giải pháp không phải đơn giản Dù sao doanh số bán xe máy điện đã tăng vọt kể tư khi lệnh cấm được công bố, theo MotorcyclesData, được AP trích dẫn ngày 20/10. Doanh số xe máy cỡ nhỏ tăng 89% và xe máy cỡ lớn tăng 197% trong tám tháng đầu năm 2025. VinFast dẫn đầu với doanh số tăng hơn gấp 4 lần, vượt xa Yadea của Trung Quốc và các đối thủ nội địa khác. Hiện tại, VinFast đã có đội xe taxi riêng và cung cấp xe cho nhiều hãng đối tác khác. Ngày 30/10/2025, công ty khởi nghiệp Dat Bike và xe công nghệ Grab ký thỏa thuận hợp tác “để triển khai các dự án khuyến khích, hỗ trợ đối tác tài xế Grab tiếp cận và chuyển đổi sang xe máy điện… Hai bên cũng đặt trọng tâm phối hợp xây dựng hệ sinh thái xe điện hỗ trợ bền vững cho tài xế công nghệ”. Các nhà sản xuất xe máy điện đua nhau thiết lập trạm đổi pin để giải quyết mối lo ngại của người tiêu dùng về sự an toàn và tiện lợi của việc sạc pin. Honda thí điểm mô hình đổi pin cho người thuê mẫu xe máy điện Honda CUV e. TMT Motors triển khai hệ thống trạm đổi pin cho cả ô tô điện và xe máy điện trên phạm vi toàn quốc. VinFast có kế hoạch xây dựng 150.000 trạm đổi pin tại tất cả các địa phương trong vòng 3 năm tới, trong đó có 50.000 trạm từ giờ đến cuối năm 2025. Theo trang Thanh Niên, hệ thống đổi pin của Selex Motors được lập ở nhiều tỉnh, thành cho phép người dùng thao tác đổi pin chỉ trong 2 phút. Thương hiệu Việt này còn phát triển pin “đại trà” tương thích với nhiều mẫu xe, để người dùng của các hãng khác như DK Bike hay Evgo có thể cùng chia sẻ hệ sinh thái. Thói quen bỏ xe xăng chuyển sang xe điện của đa số người dùng mới là thách thức, rào cản lớn nhất. Về mặt cơ sở và kỹ thuật, một nhà lãnh đạo của Dat Bike, được trang CafeF trích dẫn, cho rằng “Việt Nam đang ở vị trí rất thuận lợi để dẫn đầu xu hướng xe máy điện tại Đông Nam Á. Sự hỗ trợ từ chính phủ sẽ càng củng cố vị thế này trong tương lai”. Song song với giải pháp xe điện, tăng cường kiểm tra kỹ thuật xe, lập các khu vực phát thải thấp ở trung tâm thành phố, Tổ Chức Y Tế Thế Giới cũng khuyến cáo Việt Nam cổ vũ cho phương tiện công cộng để giảm tình trạng ô nhiễm do giao thông. Đọc thêmMoov'Hanoi : Đưa giao thông công cộng thành phương thức di chuyển hấp dẫn ở Hà Nội

Americans have a glum view of the economy, but that is not expected to affect their consumer spending as holiday shopping kicks off.     According to a recent Fox News survey, 76% of Americans have a negative view of the economy. At the end of President Joe Biden's term, this number was 70%. Yet while Americans appear to be losing faith in the vitality of the U.S. economy, they don't plan on slowing their own holiday shopping habits.     The International Council of Shopping Centers reports that between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday, 235 million American adults are expected to spend $127 billion, for an average of $542 a person—a $13 increase from the average spent over the long holiday weekend last year.     Millennials are projected to be the biggest spenders, with the International Council of Shopping Center estimating the generation born between 1981 and 1996 will drop an average of $764 a person during the five-day shopping period.     So what's the disconnect? Why do the same Americans who feel the economy is flooding appear to feel good enough about their personal bank account to go out and drop several hundred dollars in just a few days? Nicole Huyer, a senior research associate in The Heritage Foundation's Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, joins this week's edition of “Problematic Women” to discuss.     Also on today's show, we discuss spending differences between men and women. Plus, will New York City-Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani actually be able to implement his socialist wish list in the Big Apple? And if he can, what will that mean not only for New York City's economy, but the economic health of the nation.     Catch the conversation on this week's edition of “Problematic Women.”   00:00 Welcome! 02:16  Generational Shopping Habit 11:20 Trump and Elon are Back? 19:02 Economic Long Game vs. Short Term Gains 20:28 Zohran Mamdani and NYC's Affordability Crisis 28:50 Christmas Season Begins 34:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell Connect with our hosts on socials!   Elise McCue X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=EliseMcCue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisemccueofficial/   Virginia Allen: X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=Virginia_Allen5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiaallenofficial/   Morgonn McMichael: X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=morgonnm Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morgonnm/ Keep Up With The Daily Signal   Sign up for our email newsletters:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.dailysignal.com/email⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠     Subscribe to our other shows:    The Tony Kinnett Cast: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2284199939⁠ The Signal Sitdown: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL2026390376⁠   Problematic Women:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL7765680741⁠   Victor Davis Hanson: ⁠https://megaphone.link/THEDAILYSIGNAL9809784327⁠     Follow The Daily Signal:    X:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=DailySignal⁠ Instagram:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.instagram.com/thedailysignal/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Facebook:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://www.facebook.com/TheDailySignalNews/⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  Truth Social:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://truthsocial.com/@DailySignal⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  YouTube:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/dailysignal?sub_confirmation=1⁠    Subscribe on your favorite podcast platform and never miss an episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Americans have a glum view of the economy, but that is not expected to affect their consumer spending as holiday shopping kicks off. According to a recent Fox News survey, 76% of Americans have a negative view of the economy. At the end of President Joe Biden's term, this number was 70%. Yet while Americans appear to be losing faith in the vitality of the U.S. economy, they don't plan on slowing their own holiday shopping habits. The International Council of Shopping Centers reports that between Thanksgiving Day and Cyber Monday, 235 million American adults are expected to spend $127 billion, for an average of $542 a person—a $13 increase from the average spent over the long holiday weekend last year. Millennials are projected to be the biggest spenders, with the International Council of Shopping Center estimating the generation born between 1981 and 1996 will drop an average of $764 a person during the five-day shopping period. So what's the disconnect? Why do the same Americans who feel the economy is flooding appear to feel good enough about their personal bank account to go out and drop several hundred dollars in just a few days? Nicole Huyer, a senior research associate in The Heritage Foundation's Thomas A. Roe Institute for Economic Policy Studies, joins this week's edition of “Problematic Women” to discuss. Also on today's show, we discuss spending differences between men and women. Plus, will New York City-Mayor elect Zohran Mamdani actually be able to implement his socialist wish list in the Big Apple? And if he can, what will that mean not only for New York City's economy, but the economic health of the nation. Catch the conversation on this week's edition of “Problematic Women.” 00:00 Welcome! 02:16 Generational Shopping Habit 11:20 Trump and Elon are Back? 19:02 Economic Long Game vs. Short Term Gains 20:28 Zohran Mamdani and NYC's Affordability Crisis 28:50 Christmas Season Begins 34:13 Final Thoughts and Farewell Follow us on Instagram for EXCLUSIVE bonus content and the chance to be featured in our episodes: https://www.instagram.com/problematicwomen/ Connect with our hosts on socials! Elise McCue X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=EliseMcCue Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elisemccueofficial/ Virginia Allen: X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=Virginia_Allen5 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/virginiaallenofficial/ Connect with Nicole Huyer! X: https://x.com/intent/user?screen_name=NicoleHuyer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a moment marked by rising geopolitical instability, accelerating climate change, recurring pandemics, and deep economic uncertainty, nursing stands at a critical crossroads. The global nursing workforce is already under severe strain, and the World Health Organization projects a shortfall of approximately 4.5 million nurses by 2030. Yet, even as health needs become more complex, health funding is being reduced in many parts of the world while defense spending rises, deepening the resource constraints facing nurses and other frontline health workers.  So, what does it truly mean to invest in nursing?  For the International Council of Nurses, it means speaking value to power, making the case consistently and convincingly, that nurses are essential to the stability and well-being of individuals, families, communities, and entire nations. It means pushing forward despite workforce shortages, policy barriers, violence, and chronic underfunding. It means dismantling myths and hierarchies and advancing rigorous research to demonstrate the economic and societal return on educating, compensating, and recognizing nurses as the indispensable professionals they are.  In this episode, Oriana Beaudet, VP of Innovation at the American Nurses Association, Credentialing Center, and Foundation, connects with Howard Catton, the Chief Executive Officer of the International Council of Nurses, who is driving global efforts to support nurses at the ICN. Together, they explore the inventive strategies, advocacy work, and bold solutions shaping the future of nursing. And talk about what it means to meet global challenges with clarity, commitment, and heart. 

Jyoti Ma is an internationally renowned spiritual teacher. She has cultivated projects that demonstrate ways of life that honor the Earth and all Peoples. As the Grandmother Vision Keeper of the Center for Sacred Studies, she co-founded Kayumari with spiritual communities both in America and Europe. Other projects she has helped to convene are the International Council of Thirteen Indigenous Grandmothers and the Unity Concert. She is the founder of The Fountain It's mission is to restore an economic model that is based on reciprocity and collaboration guided by Nature and the Sacred. Currently, as a delegate of the Mother Earth Delegation of United Original Nations a collaboration with the Fountain has grown, creating a global movement for and with the Earth that is ready to activate the New Day.Episode Highlights▶ Our destiny paths reveal themselves from birth, and community plays a vital role in our spiritual growth and healing▶ Honoring the land, its people, and their protocols helps us build a deeper relationship with place and reciprocity▶ Decolonizing our inherited patterns is part of the great turning, and each of us has a role in this collective shift▶ Prophecies like the Eagle Condor continue to guide us, offering wisdom and direction during uncertain times▶ We are beings of light, and this period of cleansing and renewal is helping us remember who we truly are▶ Unity and collaboration are essential as we work to restore balance on Earth and support the healing of all beings▶ Staying focused on what is breaking through within us brings clarity, especially when we learn to hold paradox without taking sides▶ We are part of a new story that is unfolding, one that calls us to show up with honesty and embrace every part of ourselves▶ Centering Mother Earth and her original people reminds us to ground our actions in respect and shared intention▶ The next seven years will be pivotal for our evolution, inviting gratitude, community healing, and deeper connectionJyoti Ma' Links & Resources▶ Websites: https://thefountain.earth/▶ https://motherearthdelegation.com/▶ https://centerforsacredstudies.org/▶ Facebook Pages: https://www.facebook.com/thefountaincss▶https://www.facebook.com/MotherEarthDelegation/▶https://www.facebook.com/CenterforSacredStudies▶ YouTube Channels: https://www.youtube.com/c/TheFountainCSS▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/MotherEarthDelegationOfUnitedOriginalNations▶ https://www.youtube.com/c/centerforsacredstudies▶ Free Gift: What is the Fountain? https://youtu.be/Dr4h_YGTWeE▶ Join the Mothership Membership: https://centerforsacredstudies.org/mothership-memberships-join-now/▶ Make a donation: https://centerforsacredstudies.org/make-donation/ Download Beth's free trainings here: Clarity to Clients: Start & Grow a Transformational Coaching, Healing, Spiritual, or Psychedelic Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/grow-your-spiritual-businessIntegrating Psychedelics & Sacred Medicines Into Business: https://bethaweinstein.com/psychedelics-in-business▶ Beth's Coaching & Guidance: https://bethaweinstein.com/coaching ▶ Beth's Offerings & Courses: https://bethaweinstein.com/services▶ Instagram: @bethaweinstein ▶ FB: / bethw.nyc + bethweinsteinbiz ▶ Join the free Psychedelics & Purpose Community: / psychedelicsandsacredmedicines

What's happening to boys and men?You'll hear from Edward Bartlett of the International Council for Men and Boys, who walks you through the twelve areas where men are falling behind—from college enrollment to mental health to family breakdown. You'll explore why masculinity is under attack, how feminist ideology reshaped the culture, and why so many young men today feel lost, aimless, or emotionally disconnected.You also hear from Real Black Rebel, fresh off the streets of Portland, who breaks down why Enrique Tarrio showed up at the ICE facility, what's changed inside Portland's protest culture, and why Antifa's numbers are shrinking. You'll get firsthand insight into political violence, the reality of Portland street activism, and what unity—or division—may look like for America in the years ahead.Finally, you tackle the latest on the Epstein files, the House vote to release thousands of documents, the political spin around it, and why the victims still aren't naming names publicly.#BoysAndMenCrisis #PortlandProtests #EnriqueTarrio #EpsteinFiles #VictoriaTaftPodcast

Rabbi Yaakov Shapiro is the author of five books, most recently The Empty Wagon: Zionism's Journey from Identity Crisis to Identity Theft, a 1381-page treatise on the opposition of Zionism to Judaism. He serves on the Board of Directors of International Council for Middle East Studies, and has spoken around the world. Sponsors: Omaha Steaks: Use code WOODS for $35 off your order! CrowdHealth Monetary Metals Guest's YouTube Channel: Yaakov Shapiro   Show notes for Ep. 2709   The Tom Woods Show is produced by Podsworth Media. Check out the Podsworth App: Use code WOODS50 for 50% off your first order at Podsworth.com to clean up your voice recordings, sound like a pro, and also support the Tom Woods Show! My full Podsworth ad read BEFORE & AFTER processing: https://youtu.be/tIlZWkm8Syk

This week's episode features Lundin Mining President and CEO Jack Lundin in conversation with host Adrian Pocobelli on the major challenges facing miners as the world races to secure critical minerals. Lundin shares his insights on managing a global mining company, the looming copper market deficit, and his unique experience running in the World's Deepest Marathon at Boliden's Garpenberg zinc mine in Sweden. Organized by education company BecomingX, the International Council on Mining and Metals and Boliden, the event is poised to set Guinness World Records for the deepest marathon and the deepest underground marathon distance run, pending final verification. All this and more with host Adrian Pocobelli. This week's Spotlight features Becker Mining Systems Canada CEO Albert Bower on the company's cutting edge communications technologies for both overground and underground mining, as well as how artificial intelligence is helping improve outcomes on mine sites. To learn more, visit: https://www.becker-mining.com/ “Rattlesnake Railroad”, “Big Western Sky”, “Western Adventure” and “Battle on the Western Frontier” by Brett Van Donsel (⁠www.incompetech.com⁠). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License ⁠creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0⁠ Apple Podcasts:⁠ https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-northern-miner-podcast/id1099281201⁠ Spotify:⁠ https://open.spotify.com/show/78lyjMTRlRwZxQwz2fwQ4K⁠ YouTube:⁠ https://www.youtube.com/@NorthernMiner⁠ Soundcloud:⁠ https://soundcloud.com/northern-miner

In this episode, Andreas Bjørndal, an experienced homeopath with more than 45 years in practice, shares his reflections on healing, teaching, and the evolving landscape of homeopathy. He talks about how homeopathy found him through his early fascination with nature and healing, and how this path led him to found multidisciplinary clinics and guide future practitioners in Norway. Andreas explains key ideas such as the concept of polarity in remedies and the importance of understanding the dynamics of healing rather than focusing solely on individual remedies.   Episode Highlights: 06:17 - Journey into Homeopathy 09:14 - Significant Cases and Learnings 13:47 - Reflections on 45 Years of Practice 17:00 - Evolution of Homeopathy Over the Years 21:31 - Understanding Wholeness and Unity 27:03 - Polarity and Healing Processes 31:36 - The Healing Process Begins with Intention 35:12 - Developing a System of Archetypes 39:09 - Understanding Center and Periphery in Remedies 47:35 - Exploring the Depth of Provings 56:13 - Homeopathy and Consciousness 01:09:56 - The Concept of Oneness 01:27:32 - Case Study: Hashimoto's and Hearing Loss 01:38:13 - Visualizing Archetypes and Polarities   About my Guests: Curriculum Vitae Andreas N. Bjørndal   It is difficult to imagine a role in homeopathy, natural medicine, and integrative health that ANB has not held. For more than four decades, he has been at the very center of the profession—locally, nationally, and internationally.   He founded and led two of the most respected multidisciplinary clinics in Oslo, bringing together more than 20 practitioners across traditional, alternative, and integrative medicine. At the same time, he was a pioneer in education, serving for nearly two decades as Educational Director at the Norwegian Academy of Natural Medicine (NAN), where he shaped curriculum, developed innovative approaches to learning, and guided the majority of homeopaths, naturopaths, and veteropaths in Norway. He has been a teacher of virtually every aspect of homeopathy and naturopathy—ranging from materia medica and clinical practice to philosophy of science, rhetoric, and therapist development—for more than 40 years.   Internationally, he has been a tireless ambassador of the field. As Chairperson of the Norwegian Association of Homeopaths, the European Council of Classical Homeopathy, and the International Council of Classical Homeopathy, he has not only led but also initiated many of the most important organizational and professional structures we take for granted today. He helped establish the first European guidelines for homeopathic education, guidelines that are now recognized globally as the standard. His honorary membership in the Norwegian Association of Homeopaths reflects a lifetime of service to the professional community.   As a lecturer and course instructor, he has been invited around the world for more than four decades, holding seminars on homeopathy, integrative medicine, philosophy, self-development and spirituality. He has trained healthcare professionals—including medical doctors and nurses—on the role of homeopathy in patient care, and his advanced training programs for practitioners have influenced generations of therapists. Beyond medicine, he has guided groups through self-development processes, spiritual initiations, and even journeys of initiation in Egypt.   ANB has also contributed at the policy and research levels. He served on the Norwegian government's Aarbakke Committee, which laid the groundwork for the Act on Alternative Treatment, and on the Ministry of Health's working group on private import of medicines. He has published extensively—hundreds of articles in Norwegian and international journals in print and online, as long-standing contributions to the The Magic Happens Magazine and his own site Holonity. He has conducted frontier research both regarding methodology as well as exploring the healing potential of close to 200 new homeopathic remedies.   In short, ANB's career encompasses the whole spectrum of homeopathy: practitioner, teacher, researcher, author, international spokesperson, and organizational leader. He has carried the field forward with vision, dedication, and a rare ability to connect the scientific, the practical, and the spiritual dimensions of healing in an inspirational and unified way that makes it easy to understand and apply.   Find out more about Andreas Website: https://holonity.com/   If you would like to support the Homeopathy Hangout Podcast, please consider making a donation by visiting www.EugenieKruger.com and click the DONATE button at the top of the site. Every donation about $10 will receive a shout-out on a future episode.   Join my Homeopathy Hangout Podcast Facebook community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/HelloHomies   Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/eugeniekrugerhomeopathy/   Here is the link to my free 30-minute Homeopathy@Home online course: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vqBUpxO4pZQ&t=438s   Upon completion of the course - and if you live in Australia - you can join my Facebook group for free acute advice (you'll need to answer a couple of questions about the course upon request to join): www.facebook.com/groups/eughom

The 3-part series “Can the record be trusted?” explores the prospects and challenges of human rights documentation and archives in the digital age, with speakers from an international expert workshop that took place at Queen's University Belfast in November 2024. In this episode, Dagmar Hovestädt speaks with Dr. Trudy Huskamp Peterson, international consultant on archives and human rights. With decades of experience—from the U.S. National Archives to the UN High Commissioner for Refugees—Trudy has worked with archives of truth commissions, international tribunals, and other conflict archives worldwide, including in Guatemala, South Africa, Honduras, Rwanda, Cambodia and Sierra Leone. The conversation revolves around Trudy's groundbreaking work on preserving truth commission records and explores the unresolved challenge of international tribunal archives. With multiple tribunals closing, questions about who will make access decisions and ensure long-term preservation remain desperately unresolved. From her perspective, the current next generation of vast amounts of digital data in human rights violations - from electronic records to DNA samples in conflict contexts – is to be looked at through an archival lens: "Preservation is not a problem to be solved. It is a process to be managed." About: Dr. Trudy Huskamp Peterson is an international consultant specializing in archives and human rights. She began her work at the U.S. National Archives and after 20 years embarked on an international journey in support of human rights and records. She has consulted for truth commissions, international tribunals, and the UN on archival issues worldwide. She is a longtime member of the International Council on Archives and a co-founder of its Section on Archives and Human Rights More: Trudy Huskamp Peterson and International Council on Archives

Send us a textIn this episode of The AI Advantage, Matt Brown speaks with Skye Blanks, CEO of the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), about how AI and digital innovation are transforming entrepreneurship around the world. From micro-enterprises in Africa to global partnerships in Singapore, Skye shares how access, infrastructure, and trust will determine which businesses thrive in the AI age — and why humane entrepreneurship must stay at the centre of it all.Support the show

As Russia's invasion of Ukraine rages on, evangelical Christians are facing intensifying persecution. In this episode of the Closer to the Fire podcast, host Greg Musselman is joined by Rev. Mykhailo Brytsyn, Director of the Religious Freedom Initiative for Mission Eurasia and pastor at Grace Church of Evangelical Christians. Rev. Brytsyn, who also serves as secretary of the International Council in southeastern Ukraine, discusses recent Russian court rulings that have forcibly shut down at least five church buildings and placed three others under investigation. A sweeping court order issued in September 2024 now threatens the activities of approximately 2,500 evangelical congregations within Russia. Additionally, Rev. Brytsyn shares sobering insights into the dangerous realities facing believers residing within Russian-occupied regions of Ukraine, inviting us to stand in solidarity with our Christian brothers and sisters who continue to follow Jesus amid war and oppression. Length: 51 minutes Episode Notes Mission Eurasia: www.missioneurasia.org To read Rev. Brytsyn's report, “Faith Under Russian Terror: Analysis of the Religious Situation in Ukraine” visit: https://missioneurasia.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/2025-Mission-Eurasia-report-on-Ukraine-ENG.pdf Voice of the Martyrs Canada: www.vomcanada.com

Guest: Dr. Rachel MuncriefWhen we think about tackling climate change, it's easy to picture solar panels and wind farms. But there's another piece of the puzzle that impacts us all, every single day: how we get from point A to point B. Transportation accounts for a major share of global greenhouse gas emissions, but it's also an area of rapid innovation and urgent opportunity. From cleaner fuels in shipping lanes to electric trucks on highways, the road to a stable climate runs straight through the way we travel and transport goods. Today on Weather Geeks, we're joined by Dr. Rachel Muncrief from The International Council on Clean Transportation, which is an organization leading the charge to transform global transportation systems with science-backed policy and practical solutions. We'll talk about where progress is being made, what challenges remain, and why rethinking transportation is critical for a climate-resilient future. Let's hit the road!Chapters00:00 The Role of Transportation in Climate Change14:57 Electrification of Vehicles: Opportunities and Challenges29:54 Decarbonizing Shipping and Aviation42:11 Equity in Clean TransportationSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

On this episode of Rich Valdes America at Night, former Antifa activist and National Director of Our America, Gabriel Nadales, exposes Antifa's latest actions in Oregon and what they reveal about the group's true motives. Then, Bruce LeVell, longtime Senior Advisor to President Trump and former Small Business Administration advocate, breaks down how the government shutdown is impacting small businesses across America—and why he believes Democrats are to blame. Finally, Dr. Gilda Carle, spokesperson for the International Council of Men and Boys, joins to discuss her book Real Men Don't Go Woke: The Book They Would Not Publish, exploring the modern attack on masculinity and the urgent need to restore balance in today's culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today's edition is sponsored by the Ragged Mountain Running and Walking ShopSeptember 30 is the final day of the federal fiscal New Year and one version of today's Charlottesville Community Engagement could perhaps have been about how this region might be affected by a federal shutdown. Each edition of this newsletter could be a lot of different things, but what gets selected is usually a matter of what is available for me to write.I'm Sean Tubbs and for a story on the looming shutdown, I refer you to the Virginia Political Newsletter by my colleague Brandon Jarvis.In today's installment:* Albemarle Supervisors have endorsed their legislative priorities for the 2026 General Assembly while Charlottesville City Council is still working on theirs* Jaunt turns 50 this year and is seeking stories from riders* Albemarle Supervisors get a progress report on climate action initiatives including where $522K in spending will go this fiscal yearThanks for reading Charlottesville Community Engagement ! This post is public so feel free to share it.First shout-out: A Week Without DrivingHow different would your life be if you didn't have a car? From Monday, September 29 to Sunday October 5, Livable Cville invites you to join the local Week Without Driving experience. The goal is to learn more about barriers and challenges that nondrivers face in our community and to reflect on the challenges you would face as a full-time non-driver.There are many reasons why people do not drive, including people with disabilities, youth, seniors and those who can't afford vehicles or gas. A third of people living in the United States do not have a driver's license, but are forced to navigate a mobility system designed almost exclusively for drivers.Livable Cville expects the Week Without Driving experience will help participants better appreciate the challenges and barriers they face. For more information and to register your participation, please visit: https://livablecville.org/weekwithoutdrivingLocal elected officials preparing for 2026 General AssemblyThere are over a hundred days left until the 2026 session of the Virginia General Assembly and less than two months until legislators can begin to pre-file bills.Across Virginia, localities are determining what priorities they would like to see turned into legislation.At their meeting on September 15, Charlottesville City Council went through a long list of suggestions from the Planning Commission, the Human Rights Commission, and the Office of Sustainability.“Energy prices are going up,” said Kristel Riddervold, the city's sustainability director. “Legislative priorities related to expanding distributed energy, meaning solar, all over the place in different ways.”Riddervold said city priorities are for the Virginia General Assembly to maintain the 2020 Virginia Clean Economy Act, full funding for the Virginia Clean Energy Innovation Bank, and reform of rules for construction of data centers. You can see the full list here.The Human Rights Commission submitted a three page list including a request for legislation for expanded rights for those who rent, a request for localities to have right of first refusal to purchase supported housing units, and a $60 million state fund for housing assistance to support 5,000 families. Another legislative request is to require all Virginia localities to maintain a public homeless shelter. You can view this list here.Vice Mayor Brian Pinkston said many of those ideas seem very aspirational and may not take into account political realities.“The one that says here, ‘require that each county and city in Virginia maintain a public overnight homeless shelter or fund a private equivalent,'” Pinkston said. “I mean, that would be lovely because we're, we're doing this. I have a sense for neighboring counties and communities, the work that we're doing here. But does that have any hope of being passed?””City Councilor Michael Payne said many of the Human Rights Commission's requests are part of statewide efforts and many of the aspirations could get through depending on who holds the majority in 2026.“There definitely [are] some that potentially I think really could get passed this year, including like the 5,000 family funds or first right of refusal, but for example, the homeless shelter one you mentioned. I mean, I would feel. I think we could all feel confident saying there's no chance that passes this year.”The Planning Commission submitted a list of 15 potential pieces of legislation. The first addresses the section of state code that is at the heart of the lawsuit against the city's zoning code. Number six is a reintroduction of failed legislation that would allow localities to tax land and improvements at different rates. (view the list)Council will have a further discussion on October 6 before adopting their legislative agenda on October 20.The Albemarle Board of Supervisors is a little further ahead and had the third of three work sessions at their meeting on September 17. Albemarle has four legislative priorities, three of which would involve legislation and the fourth being a budget amendment.“First, we're seeking as a priority enabling localities to enforce the Virginia Landlord Tenant Act,” said County Attorney Andy Herrick. “We're also carrying over from past years expanding the authority to use photo speed monitoring devices.Currently those are limited to road construction work zones and school zones and Albemarle wants to be able to use them on rural roads. Albemarle also wants the General Assembly to try again on legislation to allow localities to hold a referendum on whether to levy a one cent sales tax to fund school construction.“This is an initiative that has been sought in prior years, that's passed the Assembly and been vetoed by the Governor in the past two years,” Herrick said.The budget amendment relates to another item Governor Glenn Youngkin vetoed this year. The legislature's version of the budget had funding for a connector trail to connect Biscuit Run Park with the Monacon Indian Nation Tribute.Supervisors adopted their legislative priorities and the next step is to schedule a meeting with area legislators.To learn more about some of the statewide issues, read this story in the Virginia Mercury from Charlotte Rene Woods.Jaunt turns 50 this year and seeks travel storiesAs the Week Without Driving continues, one way people participating might get around is public transit. In addition to Charlottesville Area Transit, the region is served by Jaunt, a public service corporation that formed in 1975.To celebrate, Jaunt is asking people to submit their stories of using the service.“As we look back on 50 years of service, we know the most important part of Jaunt's story is the people we serve,” said Mike Murphy, Jaunt's Chief Executive Officer. “Our mission has always been rooted in community, care, and connection—and this anniversary is about celebrating the ways Jaunt has supported essential regional needs for mobility across generations.”Jaunt was created as Jefferson Area United Transportation but the acronym became the official name in 1983.Have a story from that time? Tell Jaunt at the website they've created.Second shout-out: Five Things ReLeaf has done recently!Time for a subscriber-supported shout-out, this time for ReLeaf Cville!* On April 21, ReLeaf Cville celebrated Arbor Day 2025 by talking with 40 fourth grade students at Greenbrier Elementary about the importance of urban tree canopy, and then planting a tree on the preschool playground* On April 25, the Van Yahres Tree Company donated time and energy to provide tree care to 45 trees ReLeaf planted in the Rose Hill Neighborhood, Fall 2023* On May 10 at RiverFest, Green Team members Moos and Antony joined Keith Pitchford, Board vice-chair, and Cathy Boyd, Executive Director, in providing information about ReLeaf Cville and playing Tree Bingo* In May, C-Ville Weekly profiled ReLeaf Cville's efforts to help homeowners turn their yards into leafy oases - and cool their neighborhoods.* The fourth annual Green Team session took place this week and was designed to equip rising 9th-12th graders in tree knowledge and tree care skills, this year's schedule includes sessions co-led by the Rivanna Conservation Alliance, Van Yahres Tree Company, Master Naturalists, Charlottesville Area Tree Stewards, Community Climate Collaborative, and Steve Gaines, Charlottesville's Urban Forester.Albemarle Supervisors briefed on Climate Action programs, $522K in FY2026 spendingFor the past eight years, the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors has been in support of efforts to monitor greenhouse gas emissions as part of an international bid to keep global temperatures from rising. For six years, though, a different set of elected officials opted out of the program.On September 17, 2025, the six elected officials got a briefing from staff on county and regional efforts to reduce emissions and adapt to a world of higher temperatures and more volatile storms. They were also briefed on how staff plans to use $300,000 the Board dedicated to the issue at the end of the FY2026 budget process as I reported at the time.Resources:* 44-page progress report from Albemarle staff* Slide presentation from the briefingBut first, some recent history.Recent historyIn June 1998, local leaders signed a document called the Sustainability Accords, a series of statements intended to solidify the work of several environmental groups working in the area. While climate action itself was not mentioned, the document called for the development of “attractive and economical transportation alternatives to single occupancy vehicle use” and called for the promotion of “conserv[e]ation and efficient use of energy resources.”In December 2007, Albemarle Supervisors voted to adopt a goal of reducing carbon emissions by 80 percent by the year 2050. At the time, Supervisor Ken Boyd voted for the “Cool Counties” initiative though he expressed concern about the potential impacts. (read a story I wrote then)In the years that followed, a group called the Jefferson Area Tea Party raised concerns about both the resolution and the county's membership in the International Council for Sustainability. The ICLEI group provided resources to measure greenhouse gas reductions and Boyd sought to end participation“We are being infiltrated in local government by an agenda that is set by this international organization,” Boyd said in early May 2011 as I reported at the time. “I think it's now a cancer that is infiltrating our local government here.”By that time, two other Republicans had joined the Board of Supervisors giving Boyd votes he needed to change direction. Democrat Lindsay Dorrier Jr. was a swing vote.Lane Auditorium was packed on the night of June 8, 2011 with some in the crowd defending sustainability efforts and continued participation in efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Members of the Tea Party claimed that civil liberties were being threatened.At the end of the meeting, Supervisors voted 4-2 to end participation in ICLEI as I reported at the time. Three months later, they ended participation in Cool Counties as reported in the Charlottesville Daily Progress.However, the Republican majority would come to an end in 2013 after Democratic candidates defeated Duane Snow in the Samuel Miller District and Rodney Thomas in the Rio District.Back on the jobIn September 2017, Supervisors voted to adopt a resolution to “support local actions to reduce climate pollution.”“In October 2019, the Board adopted greenhouse gas emissions reduction targets in line with the Paris Agreement,” said Jamie Powers, a county employee since 2023 who is now Albemarle's Climate Program Manager. “The next year, October 2020, the board adopted the Climate Action Plan and stood up the Climate Action Program to implement that plan and help get the community's emissions down in line with the board's targets.”The targets now call for a 45 percent in emissions reductions from 2008 levels by 2030 and to be carbon-free by 2050.Powers said emissions continue to climb across the world and the effects of climate change are here now as a present crisis rather than one for the future to deal with.“The impacts are generally going to be worse over time and increasingly unpredictable unless we can get global emissions under control,” Powers said. “And we do have a role to play locally.”Albemarle's reduction targets are in line with the Paris Agreement which set a framework to reduce emissions so that the increase in global warming could be kept below 2 degrees Celsius. The increase is now at 1.5 degrees.Powers said climate change itself is not the underlying problem.“It is a symptom of a set of problems,” Powers said. “This socioeconomic system that we have, it works exactly as designed and it brings us to a climate crisis and a biodiversity crisis and all these sorts of things. So if we are going to effectively address the climate crisis, we need to take a look at our systems and address things appropriately.”The models used by Albemarle and other local governments are complex and conform to the Global Protocol for Community-Scale Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventories. These are put together by ICLEI and emissions come from many source sectors.“The major sectors of emissions are transportation, stationary energy, and that includes solar,” said Greg Harper, Albemarle's chief of environmental services. “That would be kind of like reducing that stationary energy. Ag force and land use is a smaller contributor and then waste as well.”Albemarle resumed doing inventories in 2018 and Harper said emission levels dropped during COVID but increased for 2022. Data is about two years behind. Harper said reductions can be decreased many ways, such as if many groups can work together to reduce a metric known as “vehicle miles traveled.”“We don't want to stop activity in the county, obviously, but we want to shift people from driving a car by themselves to taking mass transportation, getting on their bicycle for smaller commutes,” Harper said.Powers said Albemarle has been active in many ways to encourage reductions such as supporting home energy improvements, providing “climate action activity kits” through a nonprofit, installing electric vehicle chargers, and creation of the Energy Resource Hub.Albemarle also provided several grants including $20,000 for the International Rescue Committee's New Roots farming program to allow them to electrify equipment and improve their agricultural practices.“If we break down some of the things that they were doing from their composting practice, we calculated that about 25 tons of carbon dioxide is sequestered by them using the composting practices,” Powers said. “About 5 tons of avoided emissions by removing synthetic fertilizers from their operations.”All told, Powers said about 38 tons of carbon dioxide emissions were prevented.Albemarle County is also collaborating with the City of Charlottesville and the University of Virginia on the Resilient Together initiative which seeks to create a resilience plan to adapt to a different weather pattern. That will come before the Planning Commission and the Board of Supervisors in early 2026.FY2026 fundingPowers also outlined a recommendation of how Albemarle might put that $300,000 to use, as well as another $222,000 in carry over funds for climate action.“The Board made it clear we wanted to emphasize projects that are going to get the most value in terms of emission reductions in FY26,” Powers said.The Residential Energy Improvements line item is intended to assist property owners with lower incomes and that $237,000 does not include another $150,000 the county received through the federal Community Development Block Grant program.“A lot of times, especially in low income households, energy is going out the window, literally,” Powers said. “And so how can we help those folks tighten up their envelopes so when they're turning the AC or the heat on, it's still staying in the home instead of heading out the window.”The Local Energy Alliance Partnership (LEAP) and the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP) are partners on that project. Powers said the goal will be to reach up to 50 homes, decreasing emissions classified as “stationary” energy. He estimates the return on investment will be about $3,000 per ton of emissions prevented.Another $100,000 will be spent on energy efficiency in county-owned buildings.“Most likely implementation looks like LED installation, LED fixture installation, likely at two different buildings,” Powers said. “If we transition the equivalent of the space of Northside Library to those fixtures, we would reduce again in that stationary energy category, one of those four categories by 0.03 at $700 per ton and annually that'd be a 143 ton reduction.”Albemarle funded the Energy Resource Hub in FY2025 at the $100,000 level and an additional $63,000 for this year. This is a program that helps homeowners find rebates and other incentives.Partners have not yet been found for the Climate Action Collaboration initiative.For previous coverage on climate action issues, visit Information Charlottesville.Reading material for September 30, 2025* Whistleblowers accuse HUD of ‘systematically undermining' fair housing laws, Ryan Kushner, Multifamily Dive, September 25, 2025* HUD cuts multifamily mortgage insurance premiums, Julie Strupp, Multifamily Dive, September 26, 2025* Albemarle County to consider delay on data center ordinance, Jenette Hastings, WVIR 29NBC, September 28, 2025* Watershed mapping project shows rapid loss of forests, offers new view of Va.'s changing landscapes, Evan Visconti, September 29, 2025* Charlottesville's schools are old. Local officials are trying to change that, Brandon Kile, Cavalier Daily, September 29, 2025* Afton Scientific breaks ground on $200 million expansion in Albemarle, Kate Nuechterlein, September 29, 2025What's the ending, #929?Today I could not get moving. Something is off but my job is to bring people information. I picked up four new paid subscribers since posting the May 2025 transactions, and it is important to get out what I can.The story I wanted to tell today was an accounting of yesterday's traffic congestion caused by a truck hitting a bridge under construction that carries Old Ivy Road over the U.S. 250. I lack the resources to get such a story together but I have questions about whether such an incident is covered by emergency management officials in the area.There are so many stories I want to tell, and sometimes the best I can do is link to other people's coverage. Here's a story from VPM. Here's one from 29NBC News. Here's another from CBS19. How about Cville Right Now?There is a lot of rhetoric about climate action and moving people out of automobiles. Is any of it having any effect? Are fewer people driving alone? How many people are paying attention to this issue? What is the community supposed to do when a major highway is shuttered for hours? Are we all so endless trapped in a news cycle that solutions remain elusive, situations remain intractable?I don't have the answer but I know I want to be part of an information ecosystem that seeks to do better than what we have at the moment with a series of wicked problems that are difficult to solve in this era of fragmentation.So what's today's ending? A note that David Bowie's Diamond Dogs helped me think this morning and this 1973 special seems important. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit communityengagement.substack.com/subscribe

In Episode 519 of District of Conservation, Gabriella publishes her interview with Tristan B. Breijer, Director of Communications and Public Affairs at International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC).CIC is a non-profit international NGO dedicated to advocating for biodiversity conservation through the sustainable use of wildlife resources. As one of the oldest conservation organizations in the world, the CIC currently represents 27 government bodies and has a membership of over 1,800 individuals. Today, the CIC is active in more than 80 countries.International Council for Game and Wildlife Conservation (CIC)CIC ProjectsJoin CIC

Malls hold a special spot in the hearts of many Americans of a certain age. One may have been the setting for your first date, the place you caught a now-classic summer blockbuster, or even a daycare of sorts after mom dropped you off with a few friends (and maybe a few bucks). In our last episode, we looked back at the history of Chicago's Ford City Mall and the heyday of mall culture in America: the 1980s and 1990s. In this episode, we look at how malls are doing today with Stephanie Cegielski, vice president of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). She says reports of the death of the mall are overblown, that malls are adapting to a new era by offering experiences, and that Gen Z is playing a large role in malls' resilience. Cegielski cites an ICSC survey of over 1,000 people aged 16-26 that found 60% of respondents say they visit malls just to socialize or meet friends, even if they don't need to purchase something specific. “We just asked them blankly, ‘Do you still go to the mall?'” Cegielski said. “And the short answer was yes.”

Dr. Angel Belle Dy is a DIRFloortime® Expert Training Leader in the Phillippines who started The Growing Brain PH, a DIR® accredited clinic that began as a social media page. She is a medical doctor who has a background in public health, community-based programs, and program development and fell into the world of infant mental health and parent coaching through finding Floortime. She teaches both online and on site courses for the International Council on Development and Learning.Link to the full blog post with links to key discussion points and other ways to view or hear the podcast here: https://affectautism.com/2025/08/29/medical/Caregivers: Consider joining our DIR® Parent Network for support from a like-minded community of Floortimers here: https://www.icdl.com/parents

Age & Attitude In this episode I'm talking with Colin Milner. He has a wealth of knowledge in regards to aging and I know that you are going to get so much value and inspiration from our conversation.  He is the Founder and CEO of the International Council on Active Aging (ICAA) and the founder of the active-aging industry in North America. A 42-year veteran of the fitness and wellness industry, Milner is recognized as an authority on the health and well-being of older adults. He has been named one of the “most innovative and influential minds” on aging by the World Economic Forum. An award-winning writer with more than 300 published articles, Milner has contributed to top academic and policy journals and spoken at events around the world. His insights have been sought by organizations such as the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the White House Conference on Aging, the World Health Organization, the World Economic Forum, the Olympics, and Fortune 10 company Apple. His work has been featured in major media outlets including CNN, Newsweek, BBC, The Wall Street Journal, and The New York Times.Connect with Colin Milner www.icaa.cchttps://www.linkedin.com/in/colinmilner/https://www.facebook.com/colin.milner.16  Connect with Age & Attitude's Crew and SponsorHost: Malin Svensson info@nordicbody.com Sound Editor: Stephen Zipper:  szipper@hotmail.com Sponsor Nordic Bodyhttps://www.instagram.com/nordicbodyhttps://www.facebook.com/nordicbody Email:  info@nordicbody.comWebsite :https://www.nordicbody.com/Free Workout Video: https://www.nordicbody.com/Online Nordic Body Classes: https://www.nordicbody.com/calendarOnline Memberships:Experience https://www.nordicbody.com/experience/Commit https://www.nordicbody.com/commit/Transform https://www.nordicbody.com/transform/

News stories and various topics in play to start the hour, Dr. Gilda Carle joins me later, her book Real Men Don't Go Woke, and Dr. Carle is a Spokesperson for the International Council of Men and Boys.

In this episode, Faria Ibrahim, a powerhouse in commercial real estate investing shares her journey from engineering and fashion to building a multimillion-dollar commercial portfolio, and how title professionals play a vital role in successful transactions. Learn how integrity, adaptability, mentorship, and focused deal flow shaped her strategy and why communication and timing are everything when working with investors.   What you'll learn from this episode How to build trust with commercial investors through timely title workflows The role of mentorship and community in scaling fast and avoiding mistakes Mindset and strategy shifts to stay competitive in a changing interest rate environment Why women in real estate shouldn't wait for permission and just go for it The most impactful events and networks for breaking into commercial real estate   Resources mentioned in this episode Who Not How by Dan Sullivan and Benjamin Hardy | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle The ONE Thing by Gary Keller and Jay Papasan | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle ICSC NAIOP Brownfields | US EPA   About Faria IbrahimFaria Ibrahim is the principal and founder of Hudson Edge Real Estate, a nationally active investment firm with a focus on value-add assets across markets like Florida, Texas, and New Jersey. With a background in engineering, finance, fashion, and day trading, Faria brings a multidisciplinary approach to commercial real estate. Her company specializes in the acquisition, rehab, management, and disposition of retail, industrial, and multifamily properties. Faria holds an MBA in Finance and is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) as well as an active member of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC). Her investing philosophy is rooted in transparency, relationships, and her belief that "we rise by raising others."   Connect with Faria Website: Hudson Edge LLC Instagram: @faria_r_ibrahim   Connect With UsLove what you're hearing? Don't miss an episode! Follow us on our social media channels and stay connected. Explore more on our website: www.alltechnational.com/podcast Stay updated with our newsletter: www.mochoumil.com Follow Mo on LinkedIn: Mo Choumil Stop waiting on underwriter emails or callbacks—TitleGPT.ai gives you instant, reliable answers to your title questions. Whether it's underwriting, compliance, or tricky closings, the information you need is just a click away. No more delays—work smarter, close faster. Try it now at www.TitleGPT.ai. Closing more deals starts with more appointments. At Alltech National Title, our inside sales team works behind the scenes to fill your pipeline, so you can focus on building relationships and closing business. No more cold calling—just real opportunities. Get started at AlltechNationalTitle.com. Extra hands without extra overhead—that's Safi Virtual. Our trained virtual assistants specialize in the title industry, handling admin work, client communication, and data entry so you can stay focused on closing deals. Scale smarter and work faster at SafiVirtual.com.

Could the circular economy be the answer to climate change? Monocle’s correspondent in New Delhi, Lyndee Prickitt, meets India’s foremost expert on the circular economy, Shalini Goyal Bhalla. She is the managing director of think-tank International Council for Circular Economy and has written books on the subject. She tells us about the opportunities that moving towards a circular model would provide for business and innovation, as well as the planet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There was a lot of difficult news to digest this weekend, but where can you find the truth? Anna and Raven speak to Dr. Belinha De Abreu, Author, Educator, and President of The International Council for Media Literacy about where to get news from and how to identity misinformation and fake news! You can find her at https://belinhadeabreu.com/. Photo Credit: Dr. Belinha De Abreu

Raven's rant! His neighbors cause an extreme amount of light pollution that they cause! Anna used to be a neighbor with the annoying light and got fined for it! HEAT DOME! There is one thing that you shouldn't be doing during a heatwave and the perfect temperature to keep your house at! Anna and Raven report on Midnight Hammer and how they found out about it! They provide an update on traveling, the importance of a heightened sense of awareness and an increased risk of cyber-attacks! You can sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) at  https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/before-you-go/step.html. There are some places where you should not fall asleep, Raven falls asleep at this one place regularly! Anna and Raven call Brandan, the General Manager of the car dealership that Raven goes to, to see if this is normal! How do you stay cool in this heat? Anna asks Chat GPT for some unconventional ways to cool off! Anna and Raven talk about the Situation Room and the history of the room! Who knew there were this many people working in the Situation Room daily! Are you up to date on this week's biggest news story? Anna and Raven will get you caught up on the trending news stories including the Oklahoma City Thunder winning the NBA Championship and Kristin Chenoweth's Star-Spangled Banner!  There was a lot of difficult news to digest, but where can you find the truth? Dr. Belinha De Abreu, Author, Educator, and President of The International Council for Media Literacy about where to get news from and how to identity misinformation and fake news! You can find her at https://belinhadeabreu.com/. Former Secret Service Agent, Tim Sharkey, speaks on what the Situation Room is and answers Anna and Raven's questions regarding the significance of the room, what the room is like, and who is allowed in the room! Anna and Raven speak with Meteorologist Ashely Baylor about the Heat Dome! Get the science behind why the weather is so hot and when it will cool down! Amy and Brian's seven-year-old daughter has a best friend that happens to be a boy. She's been begging for a sleepover and Brian is against it. There should never be co-ed sleepovers, but Amy thinks he's ridiculous. They're young children, it doesn't matter if one is a boy and one is a girl! It's Redemption Week! Erin and Scott have the chance to win $1000! All they have to do is answer more pop culture questions than Raven in Can't Beat Raven!

Rich is joined by Maj. Gen. (Ret.) Bob Dees, who served 31 years in the U.S. Army, including as Commander of the U.S.-Israeli Combined Task Force for Missile Defense. General Dees offers expert insight into the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel—including Iran's horrific hospital attack—and weighs in on President Trump's evolving stance on U.S. involvement in the growing regional war. Mike Howell, Executive Director of the Heritage Foundation's Oversight Project, exposes major concerns over President Biden's cognitive decline and the use of an “auto-pen presidency.” Howell explains the legal battle Republicans are launching to uncover who was really making decisions inside the White House—including efforts to subpoena Biden's doctor. Then, Dr. Gilda Carle—renowned relationship expert, author of Real Men Don't Go Woke, and spokesperson for the International Council of Men and Boys—unpacks how feminism and gender ideology are clashing with biological reality in the courts. She breaks down the Supreme Court's recent decision upholding Tennessee's ban on transgender medical procedures for minors and what it means for the culture war ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today, Michael speaks with Rabbi Sharon Brous. Sharon is the senior and founding rabbi of IKAR, a leading-edge Jewish community based in Los Angeles, and the author of The Amen Effect: Ancient Wisdom to Mend Our Broken Hearts and World, a national bestseller. She was named #1 on the Newsweek/The Daily Beast list of most influential Rabbis in America and has been recognized by The Forward and Jerusalem Post as among the most influential Jews alive today. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, and The Washington Post, and her 2016 TED talk, “Reclaiming Religion,” has been viewed by more than 1.5 million people. Sharon is in the inaugural cohort of Auburn Seminary's Senior Fellows program, which unites top faith leaders working on the frontlines for justice, she sits on the faculty of REBOOT and serves on the International Council of the New Israel Fund, and the national steering committee for the Poor People's Campaign. Highlights from Michael's and Sharon's insightful conversation include:  -Sharon's spiritual awakening and a deep dive into her seminary journey, her love for Talmudic texts, and the realization that her feminist, activist voice was missing from the tradition, and needed to be included -The deep spiritual yearning among disaffected Jews and the need for a new, imaginative religious expression that is both prophetic and rooted in justice -The criticism and threats Sharon received for calling people to compassion, and the spiritual imperative to resist polarization by turning toward, not away from, each other -Poignant stories from Sharon's community and life, including a powerful lesson from her mentor that taught her the sacred responsibility of simply showing up -Themes from Sharon's celebrated sermon, The Amen Effect, and how it turned into a national best-selling book -The link between social disconnection and the rise of tyranny, and a story of how an ideological conflict helped catalyze a life-changing shift in someone -The “18 minutes of joy” practice from Sharon's grieving friend, redefining joy as a form of resistance and spiritual resilience, and so much more! Finally, Michael leads a guided meditation on expanding love from a personal to global scale, culminating in gratitude, spaciousness, and divine compassion.  Learn more about IKAR and Sharon's work at https://ikar.org/ and on social media. Remember to Subscribe or Follow and set an alert to receive notifications each Wednesday when new episodes are available! Connect with Michael at his website – https://michaelbeckwith.com/ – and receive his guided meditation, “Raise Your Vibration and Be Untouchable” when you sign up to receive occasional updates from Michael! You can also connect with him at https://agapelive.com/. Facebook: @Michael.B.Beckwith https://www.facebook.com/Michael.B.Beckwith  IG: @michaelbbeckwith https://www.instagram.com/michaelbbeckwith/  TikTok: @officialmichaelbeckwith   https://www.tiktok.com/@officialmichaelbeckwith  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqMWuqEKXLY4m60gNDsw61w  And as always, deep gratitude to the sponsors of the Take Back Your Mind with Michael B. Beckwith podcast: -Agape International Spiritual Center: https://agapelive.com/ and -NutriRise, the makers of Michael's AdaptoZen product line, a few of which include: -Superfood Greens: https://nutririse.com/products/greens-superfood  -Superfood Reds: https://nutririse.com/products/adaptozen-superfood-reds    -ELEVATE+: Organic Fermented Mushrooms: https://nutririse.com/products/elevate-fermented-mushrooms-powder