Podcasts about international development studies

On the phone-in: Our guest is Robert Huish who's an associate professor of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. He answers questions and comments from listeners about how the relationship between Canada and the US has changed under Donald Trump. And off the top, we hear about a trial underway in Halifax connected to the psychedelic substance, ayahuasca.

Many of these people were brought to the US through Biden-era parole systems. Robert Huish is an associate professor in the department of International Development Studies. He speaks with Jeff Douglas about why, and how the current Trump administration is ending this legal status, as well as the administration's utilization of the Alien Enemies Act.

Will Canada actually send troops to Ukraine? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens to your body when you're under anesthesia? Guest: Dr. Alopi Patel, Associate Professor in the Department of Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine at Rutgers' Robert Wood Johnson Medical School The Pope is in critical condition Guest: Dr. Cristina Traina, Professor of Religious Studies and Catholic Ethics at Fordham University Inside ABC Vancouver's backroom controversies Guest: Rebecca Bligh, Former ABC Vancouver City Councillor Will Canada actually send troops to Ukraine? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University How should BC strengthen its economy amidst Trump's tariffs? Guest: Laura Jones, President & CEO of the Business Council of BC Will inviting Americans to Nanaimo improve political tensions? Guest: Tod Maffin, Creator of “Tod's Nanaimo Infusion” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eva Bilungi Kiwanuka is a best-selling author, dynamic speaker, and Christ-centered parenting and purpose coach with a profound and diverse background. Shaped by her Ugandan roots and Canadian upbringing, Eva holds degrees and diplomas in Humanities and Social Sciences, Conflict Resolution and International Development Studies, and Immigration Consulting. As a seasoned college TESOL instructor and academic advisor, she brings a wealth of knowledge to her coaching practice. Eva's true passion is serving the Kingdom of God, which she fulfills as the Founder of Kingdom Enterprise: Christ in You Unlimited. Her mission is to guide parents in raising boldly Christ-centered children who are confident, self-disciplined, and joyful, and succeed God's way. Her coaching services are deeply inspired by her unwavering Christian faith and her experience as a devoted divorced mother of five. Eva's clients experience profound growth and transformation under her guidance. She has been featured on platforms like the Voice of Purpose and in esteemed publications such as Women's Journal, CEO Weekly, Kivo Daily, and most recently in MSN Fab World Today, as one the Top 10 Female Coaches making an impact in 2024! Eva is expanding her influence by co-authoring books, preparing her solo publication & course on Christ-centered parenting, and offering both virtual and live speaking engagements, and planning to launch her podcast to share her message globally. Eva's journey through parenthood is marked by faith and purpose, instilling biblical values in her children while cherishing everyday moments. Through intentional living and grounding her life in Christ Jesus, she empowers parents to guide their children toward purposeful lives rooted in faith. Start your journey here with Eva and get a FREE pdf gift from her called: “You are who God says you are. Period!” https://christ-centered-parenting-purpose.ck.page/ef61e3cb7a ~Let your faith in Christ be bigger than your fear. Let go and let God be God. ~ Contact Eva Bilungi Kiwanuka: • Download your FREE Gift-"You Are Who God Says You Are. Period!" Click the link below: https://christ-centered-parenting-purpose.ck.page/067b002763 • My first Best-selling Book: Iconic Woman's Guide to Empowerment *(For book purchase ($20.00 USD), please email request to my email address. * Book Purchase link is coming soon!!*) E-mail: coacheva.christinyouunlimited@gmail.com • FB: www.facebook.com/eva.bilungi • BOOK YOUR FREE (45-min.) Christ-centered Parenting ALIGNMENT SESSION: https://calendly.com/.../1-1-breakthrough-alignment-session • WhatsApp #: 1-204-599-4520 (Let's chat, and see how I can be of assistance to you and/or your family!) • Link tree link: https://linktr.ee/ensaanmazi05 Dr. Kimberley Linert Speaker, Author, Broadcaster, Mentor, Trainer, Behavioral Optometrist Event Planners- I am available to speak at your event. Here is my media kit: https://brucemerrinscelebrityspeakers.com/portfolio/dr-kimberley-linert/ To book Dr. Linert on your podcast, television show, conference, corporate training or as an expert guest please email her at incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com or Contact Bruce Merrin at Bruce Merrin's Celebrity Speakers at merrinpr@gmail.com 702.256.9199 Host of the Podcast Series: Incredible Life Creator Podcast Available on... Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/incredible-life-creator-with-dr-kimberley-linert/id1472641267 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6DZE3EoHfhgcmSkxY1CvKf?si=ebe71549e7474663 and on 9 other podcast platforms Author of Book: "Visualizing Happiness in Every Area of Your Life" Get on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3srh6tZ Website: https://www.DrKimberleyLinert.com Please subscribe, share & LISTEN! Thanks. incrediblelifepodcast@gmail.com Social Media Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dr-kimberley-linert-incredible-life-creator/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kimberley.linert/ The Great Discovery eLearning Platform: https://thegreatdiscovery.com/kimberley l

Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR TUESDAY, JAN 21st  We begin with a ‘Canadian' perspective on Monday's Presidential Inauguration in Washington. We get the thoughts of Mercedes Stephenson – Global News Ottawa Bureau Chief – and Host of the West Block. Mercedes breaks down the potential impact of President Trumps ‘Tariff plans' on some of our biggest industries – and explains how we may be able to ‘placate' the incoming Administration by ‘beefing up' our spending commitment when it comes to National Defence and NATO. Next - the long-awaited ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has remained steady for the past few days. So far, 3-Iraeli hostages and 90 Palestinian prisoners have been exchanged as part of the first phase of the agreement. We get an update on the latest in the conflict – and ceasefire – from Robert Huish - Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University And finally….A new travel survey predicts that for 2025 consumers are more interested in longer trips - and taking their time to enjoy the destination. We catch up with ‘The Travel Lady', Lesley Keyter – to talk about this new trend – and where people are planning on spending MORE time, this year.

Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR WEDNESDAY, NOV 6th Former President Donald Trump has pulled off a stunning victory in the 2024 election. We head state-side for the latest - and talk about what the first steps for Trump might be – with Global News Washington Correspondent – Reggie Cecchini. Next - What impact will a new US president have on support for Ukraine and Israel? And - does a Trump win change the direction of either war?  We tackle the topic with Robert Huish - Associate Professor in International Development Studies, at Dalhousie University. Trans rights have been in the news in Alberta since the UCP government tabled aggressive gender policy legislation last week. How is the trans community responding to the move by the UCP? We get the thoughts of Tammy Plunkett, Trans Advocate - and author of “Beyond Pronouns: The Essential Guide for Parents of Trans Children”.

WELCOME TO THE MWSA PODCAST FOR MONDAY, OCTOBER 7TH This week marks the one-year ‘anniversary' of the Hamas terrorist attack on Israel which killed more than one thousand Israeli citizens and saw more than 200 civilians and soldiers being taken as hostages. We look back on the past 12 months of the conflict and get the latest on the ongoing fighting from Robert Huish, Professor in International Development Studies from Dalhousie University. Next. Could a ‘cure' for the ‘common cold' be on the horizon? We catch up with Dr. Ted Jablonski for details on a new ‘nasal spray' now in clinical trials that has the potential of putting ‘Chicken Soup' out of business. And finally. Scammers know how to pull on our heart strings and use our emotions to take advantage of us. October is cybersecurity awareness month. We get some tips to keep you and your family safe from Cybercrime from Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering for “Check Point” Cyber Security.

Welcome to the Mornings with Sue and Andy podcast for Monday, September 9th. U.S. officials and their Middle Eastern allies have been working for months to negotiate a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. How close are the parties to striking a deal, and what are some of the biggest hurdles to a ceasefire? We tackle the topic with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. Next, it could be a game-changer in women's health: a new non-invasive screening for cervical cancer that could soon become the norm. We get details on the new screening technique from Dr. Ted Jablonski, our on-call family physician. Finally, your morning and evening news are going to look a little different. Global TV's Dallas Flexhaug is leaving the morning news and joining Joel Senic for the evening newscasts. We catch up with Dallas to chat about the big move and learn all about this lifelong Calgarian.

In Part 1 of Flanigan's Eco-Logic - Climate Resolve Series, Ted speaks with Catherine Baltazar, a Policy Analyst and Organizer, and Lia Cohen, a Coordinator for Climate Planning and Resilience, focusing on their work at Climate Resolve, a nonprofit organization based in Los Angeles, building collaborations to champion equitable climate solutions.Catherine was born and raised in LA, and has focused her work around the conditions of the community she grew up in, with limited access to green spaces, just west of downtown LA. She attended Wellesley College, and upon graduating, received a CivicSpark Fellowship, where she worked at the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. There she worked on developing an Urban Heat Island Reduction Plan for the County which focused on strategic tree planting, “green space” development and planning, implementation of “cool roof” ordinances and the piloting of cool and permeable pavement projects. This experience allowed her to approach environmental justice from a local government perspective.Lia was also born and raised in LA, sharing that she grew up in a family with lots of siblings and an open door policy, so her values are very much rooted in community care. She attended UCLA, graduating summa cum laude with a Bachelor's degree in International Development Studies and minors in Public Affairs and Environmental Systems and Society. Before joining Climate Resolve, Lia worked as a virtual field organizer for the Ohio Coordinated Campaign, mobilizing turnout in a key swing state during the 2020 election.Ted, Catherine, and Lia discuss current projects that they are working on at Climate Resolve, both background and front-facing community work. Catherine starts with the Boyle Heights Community Plan Update, a plan that is supportive of environmental quality, economic vitality, and urban design that promotes safe and walkable neighborhoods. The draft plan includes many policies that address climate change and build resilience such as tree planting, cool roof replacement, solar panel installation, sidewalk improvements, resilience hubs, and community engagement. Lia also discusses coordinating the Sustainable Transportation Equity Project (STEP) grant implementation in the City of Commerce, and helping lead project implementation efforts for the Baldwin Hills Community Resilience and Access Plan, as well as the South LA Eco-Lab Transformative Climate Communities grant.They also discuss tools for displacement avoidance, grassroots environmental justice efforts, and creating vibrant communities with access. 

Russia has begun evacuating civilians from parts of the Belgorod region near Ukraine due to increased military activity by Ukrainian forces near the border. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How to get your kids excited about going back to school What are some of the best books to get your kids excited about the new school year and ready to learn? Guest: Brandon Forsyth, Category Manager of Print Experience at Indigo Seg 2: View From Victoria: Can we stop doing polls? Leger has a new poll out on BC politics. It shows the NDP at 42% and the Conservative Party of BC on their heels with 39%. Guest: Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News Seg 3: Could Ukraine's invasion of Russia bring a quicker end to the war? Russia has begun evacuating civilians from parts of the Belgorod region near Ukraine due to increased military activity by Ukrainian forces near the border. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Seg 4: Are we living in a “sober-curious” era? Over the past two years, there has been a significant cultural shift where non-alcoholic drinks have become more accepted and even trendy. Guest: David Silverberg, Freelance Journalist and Writing Coach in Toronto who Contributes to The Globe and Mail Seg 5: How is BC responding to the death of an infant in care? An investigation is underway regarding the death of a five-week-old baby, Valentino Baker, who was under the care of the Ministry of Children and Family Development. Guest: Grace Lore, BC's Minister of Children and Family Development Seg 6: What does BC's new chief coroner need to change? A lawyer who frequently defends individuals charged with homicide, expressed hope that the appointment of Dr. Jatinder Baidwan as the new chief coroner will bring much-needed changes to the BC Coroners Service, particularly concerning its notably low autopsy rate. Guest: Richard Fowler, Criminal Defence Lawyer Based in Vancouver Seg 7: What were sandwiches like back in 200 B.C.? Barry Enderwick is the creator of the social media channel “Sandwiches of History,” where he explores and recreates vintage sandwich recipes from old cookbooks. Guest: Barry Enderwick, Host of “Sandwiches of History” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‌Following last week's assassination of a top Hamas leader, are there concerns this could spark a wider conflict in the region, and could Israel face retaliation? We get the latest on the volatile situation from Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University. Next. Canada was on the sidelines on holiday Monday watching as the Japanese stock market took a massive hit. The US stock market felt the shockwaves from Japan which left Canadians wondering what the heck was going on with global stock markets. We caught up with Moshe Lander from the Department of Economics at Concordia University for what you need to know as an investor during market turmoil. And finally. Iconic Canadian rocker Bif Naked is coming to Calgary this week, and ahead of her show we caught up with Bif to talk about her unique career, her longevity in the music industry and her very public battle with breast cancer.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with guest host Scott Radley: The Hamilton-Burlington area is seeing its real estate sales drop while inventory is growing, why? The Olympic boxing gender scandal can be confusing to some while clear-cut to others but what's happened and in what state does it leave things for men's & women's sports? Cuba's strength in the sporting department has been undeniable for many years but this year's Olympic delegation is the smallest in decades which might be a sign of the crisis the country faces. Is Hamilton City Council handcuffing its police department? Canada's drone-spying scandal isn't as unusual as it may seem and it isn't as harmful of a cheating situation as what many, too many, athletes face. Where should we turn our attention to instead of spying with drones? Have the Blue Jays made appropriate trades to turn things around? Climate change, taxes and interest rates are no longer the top concern for Ontario's voters as immigration takes the top spot. Back-to-back wins are always a good sign but will it be enough for the Ticats as they get set to take on the Montreal Alouettes? It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Rob Golfi, Sales Representative with RE/MAX Escarpment Realty, The Golfi Team Dr. Jason Profetto, Director of Family Medicine and Chair of Clinical Skills and MD Admissions at McMaster University Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor, Department of International Development Studies, Dalhousie University Vito Sgro, Former Mayoral Candidate and Political Analyst Declan Hill, Academic and Investigative Journalist with an expertise in corruption in sport, match fixing, and organized crime Josh Goldberg, Journalist, TheScore Lisa Covens, Senior Vice President, Leger Rick Zamperin, Host of Good Morning Hamilton, Host of The 5th Quarter & CHML Sports Director Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

North Korea claims to have successfully tested technology for deploying multiple nuclear warheads simultaneously, which represents a significant threat to the U.S. and its allies. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: The Mystery surrounding a North Korean Missile Exploding in the Sky North Korea claims to have successfully tested technology for deploying multiple nuclear warheads simultaneously, which represents a significant threat to the U.S. and its allies. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Seg 2: View From Victoria: A new Eby Premier David Eby took a brief leave this week to await the birth of his third child. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in for Jun 28, 2024 The debate in Atlanta between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was widely considered a poor showing for both candidates. Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global New Seg 4: What's happening with the impending WestJet strike? The Federal Government has mandated binding arbitration to resolve the labour dispute between WestJet and the Aircraft Mechanics Fraternal Association to prevent a Canada Day strike by mechanics. Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University and Former Air Canada Executive Seg 5: Why are EVs from China considered a threat to national security? Canada is considering imposing tariffs on Chinese-made EV's to prevent a market flood of cheap EVs.  Guest: David Shipley, CEO of Beauceron Security Seg 6: Kickin' it with the Whitecaps for Jun 28, 2024 Guest: Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Seg 7: Why is the Cheam First Nation gondola taking so long to be approved? The Cheam First Nation in B.C.'s Fraser Valley is frustrated with the provincial government over delays and unclear processes in approving the Cascade Skyline Gondola project. Guest: Chief Darwin Douglas, Chief of the Cheam First Nation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The UN Security Council is backing the US' ceasefire resolution plan, but does it have the ability to enforce a ceasefire and end the conflict between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas? We get the latest from Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University   Ever been disappointed when trying to find your favourite Alberta beer in another province? According to a new study, Interprovincial trade barriers are hurting Canadian businesses like our Provincial breweries. We get details on the research from Steve Globerman, Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute. Finally, it was a birthday celebration like no other! We catch up with our good friends at the Wilder Institute/Calgary Zoo for details on the festivities surrounding the 1st Birthday of Western Lowland Gorilla, Okabe.

Over the weekend, South Korea resumed anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts via loudspeakers at the border in response to North Korea sending over 1,000 balloons filled with trash and manure. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: Inside the experiment to send a particle back in time New research could lead to advances in quantum computing and help bring together the theories of quantum mechanics and general relativity. Guest: Dr. Seth Lloyd, Professor of Mechanical Engineering at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Seg 2: Summer is here and so is the reminder to use Sunscreen! Scott is here to remind everyone that when the summer sun is high, sunscreen should be used! Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Healthcare will play a big role in upcoming election Healthcare is going to be an election issue and the NDP are embedding a line in all their new candidate releases trumpeting their success in healthcare. We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Rob Shaw, Political Correspondent for CHEK News. Seg 4: Why is North Korea flying trash balloons over South Korea? Over the weekend, South Korea resumed anti-North Korean propaganda broadcasts via loudspeakers at the border in response to North Korea sending over 1,000 balloons filled with trash and manure. Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Seg 5: Why are so many Canadians moving to the United States? What is driving Canadians to sell their homes and move south? Is it a cultural move or one that is strictly based on finances? Guest: Len Saunders, Immigration Lawyer Seg 6: Is Canada hooked on dirty money? One critique of Canada's anti-money laundering regime is comparing it to distressed jeans, suggesting that the flaws are intentional and argues that Canada has failed to combat money laundering for the past 35 years, implying a lack of political will due to the economy's reliance on dirty money. Guest: Dr. Sanaa Ahmed, Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary's Faculty of Law and Expert on Money Laundering Seg 7: Monday Morning Quarterbacks for Jun 10, 2024 The BC Lions Home opener is Saturday against Calgary and it could be a big game if the Lions can knock off a division rival early. Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 8: Why does BC need more court sheriffs? Immediate action is necessary as a new report shows a severe shortage of sheriffs, who are crucial for courtroom safety, is affecting criminal cases.  Guest: Michael Elliott, President of the Trial Lawyers Association of B.C. Seg 9: Should the province regulate mushroom foraging? BC may consider regulating wild mushroom picking after the Skwlax te Secwepemculecw First Nation raised concerns about foragers infringing on their land, with incidents of alleged violence and ecological damage. Guest: Dr. Andy MacKinnon, Forest Ecologist and Co-Author of “Mushrooms of British Columbia” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: The federal government and the government of Ontario have reached a $357-million deal under the National Housing Strategy. According to a Leger poll, less than a fifth of Canadians support anti-Israel protest encampments. A Hamilton road voted “Worst Road in Ontario”… again. Opinion piece says Oakville teens should learn about communism before promoting it. Half of people arrested in recent major auto theft crime bust were out on bail? Have since been released on bail again. We look at the closing arguments for Trump's hush money trial from right outside the courthouse. And reportedly there's serious gaps in the flow of intelligence regarding Chinese interference. It is all coming up on the Hamilton Today Podcast! Guests: Colin D'Mello, Queen's Park Bureau Chief, Global News. Jay Goldberg, Ontario Director for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation. Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, for Leger. Teresa Di Felice, Assistant Vice President, Government and Community Relations for CAA SCO. Peter Graefe, Professor of Political Science with McMaster University. Andrew Furgiuele, Criminal Defence Lawyer with Furgiuele Law. Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News. Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pierre Poilievre has made numerous trips to Hamilton, more than expected. Could this be indicative of something larger? Guest: Larry Di Ianni, Former Mayor of Hamilton & political pundit - Though our federal government isn't great at many things there are two things it does amazingly, that's collecting taxes and spending that very same money. Today Scott's talking about the latter as more spending has been announced. Guest: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation - Ontario is making a very conscious effort to become a leader in electric vehicle manufacturing with investments to the tune of billions of dollars. Should we be doubling down on this or have we already gone too far? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

Was hate speech spouted this weekend outside of parliament? When should police step in? At what point does free speech become hate speech? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor, Department of International Development Studies, Dalhousie University - The federal government has announced 'halal mortgages'. What are they and why even suggest such a thing? Guest: Ian Lee, Associate Professor, Sprott School of Business, Carleton University - Don Robertson is busy behind the bench as the Dundas Real McCoys campaign to hoist the Allan Cup again which means Scott needs to call in pinch hitter, Steve Foxcroft. Together they'll debate and revel in the highs and lows of the sports world. Guest: Steve Foxcroft, NFL Chain-Gang Member & Vice-President, Fluke Transport

The countdown to the RBC Canadian Open is officially on, with just five weeks left until the big event! Today, we're thrilled to chat with tournament director Brian Crawford, who will share some details of a major announcement. GUEST: Brian Crawford, Tournament Director of The RBC Canadian Open. Prime Minister Trudeau to testify at the foreign interference inquiry. GUEST: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University. Chrystia Freeland won't rule out new taxes on wealthy Canadians and corporations in the upcoming budget. GUEST: Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor with the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. Examining the PM's six-day Indo-Pacific trip, and it's potential impacts on the taxpayer. It cost $2 million, including $200K in catering! GUEST: Franco Terrazzano, Federal Director, Canadian Taxpayers Federation.

This episode of the Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast sponsored by Bearing Advisors, Jim Hunt interviews Mackenzie Bent from CitiIQ   ·         A candid conversation about using data to impact local communities. ·         And, much more  7 Steps to an Amazing City:   Attitude Motivation Attention to Detail Zing Inclusiveness Neighborhood Empowerment Green Awareness   Thanks for listening and look forward to having you join us for the next episode.   Links Mentions During Show:  https://www.citiiq.com/ ·         www.AmazingCities.org ·         www.AmazingCities.org/podcast to be a guest on the podcast   About  Mackenzie Bent:  Mackenzie is the manager of Global Development with CitiIQ. Her work advances the application of CitiIQ's technology across cities, while maintaining a focus on global and regional development challenges. She holds an MSc in International Development Studies from SOAS, University of London (UK) and a BA from the University of Toronto (Canada). She has conducted and collaborated on many projects related to resource management and sustainable development including the valuation of low carbon transformations throughout the world.   About Your Host, Jim Hunt: Welcome to the “Building Amazing Cities and Towns Podcast” … The podcast for Mayors, Council Members, Managers, Staff and anyone who is interested in building an Amazing City.   Your host is Jim Hunt, the author of “Bottom Line Green, How American Cities are Saving the Planet and Money Too” and his latest book, “The Amazing City - 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City”   Jim is also the former President of the National League of Cities, 27 year Mayor, Council Member and 2006 Municipal Leader of the Year by American City and County Magazine.   Today, Jim speaks to 1000's of local government officials each year in the US and abroad.   Jim also consults with businesses that are bringing technology and innovation to local government.   Amazing City Resources:   Buy Jim's Popular Books: ·         The Amazing City: 7 Steps to Creating an Amazing City:   https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/the-amazing-city-7-steps-to-creating-an-amazing-city   ·         Bottom Line Green: How America's Cities and Saving the Planet (And Money Too)  https://www.amazingcities.org/product-page/bottom-line-green-how-america-s-cities-are-saving-the-planet-and-money-too   FREE White Paper: ·         “10 Steps to Revitalize Your Downtown”  www.AmazingCities.org/10-Steps   Hire Jim to Speak at Your Next Event: ·         Tell us about your event and see if dates are available at www.AmazingCities.org/Speaking   Hire Jim to Consult with Your City or Town: ·         Discover more details at https://www.amazingcities.org/consulting   Discuss Your Business Opportunity/Product to Help Amazing Cities: ·         Complete the form at https://www.amazingcities.org/business-development   A Special Thanks to Bearing Advisors for the support of this podcast:  www.BearingAdvisors.Net      

How important is it for our politicians to actually meet with protesters? What does it say when they do? This and more is happening in Hamilton so who better to talk to than the Bay Observer's John Best? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Parliament seems to be spending lots of time arguing about stuff in other countries and what they should be doing though we haven't thought much about what our reaction would be if other countries started demanding things change here. What if other countries started passing resolutions demanding Canada make Quebec a free country or tinkering in our affairs. What would our response be? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University - Outrage was sparked as a result of Playhouse Cinema's decision to cancel its hosting of the Hamilton Jewish Film Festival. Why would it do this and what does it say to the Jewish community at large? Guest: Gustavo Rymberg, Chief Executive Officer of the Hamilton Jewish Federation

Remember when the Russian Invasion of Ukraine started and allied countries used economic sanctions to hamper Russia's ability to wage war? Well, that certainly didn't work, but why didn't it? We discuss the ‘golden' reason sanctions were not effective with Robert Huish, Professor in International Development Studies with Dalhousie University. Calgary isn't implementing water restrictions yet, but restrictions are likely coming soon as the seasonal forecast is calling for another dry Spring and Summer ahead for the city. We get an update on the situation with Tricia Stadnyk, Professor and Canada Research Chair in ‘Hydrologic Modelling' with the University of Calgary's Schulich School of Engineering.   Finally, a little food can go a long way! We get details on this year's Easter 'Fill The Jeep' Food Drive Campaign in support of the Calgary Food Bank. We get details on how you can lend a hand with Dr Martha Hart, event organizer and Founder of the Owen Hart Foundation.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Are we ever going to see anyone held accountable following the Chinese infiltration of the Winnipeg microbiology lab? There are calls to halt the Carbon Tax hikes that are set to happen in April and they're not coming from just anyone. Do Canadians feel that the Online Harms Act will make social media safer? It's no secret that there are different types of mortgages and as rates change some are more favourable than others. Where's the 'sweet spot' to set your mortgage? Has a real pharmacare plan actually been put forward by Trudeau? According to Putin, he's prepared to deploy nuclear weapons in the event Russia has its sovereignty or independence threatened. TikTok is staring down the barrel of a ban in the US if the House of Representatives sees a bipartisan bill pass unless it divests from Chinese ownership. How are things at Hamilton City Hall as it recovers from a ransomware attack? Guests: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Andrew Enns, Executive Vice-President, Central Canada, Leger Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management Muhammad Ali, Vice President with Crestview Strategies Dr. Elliot Tepper, Emeritus Professor of Political Science with Carleton University Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Marnie Cluckie, City Manager with the City of Hamilton Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with The Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – Jordan Armenise Technical/Podcast Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

We now know that a ceasefire was not reached between Israel and the terrorist group Hamas ahead of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. We get answers as to why a ceasefire was not reached and the latest on the conflict, with Robert Huish, Associate Professor in International Development Studies, Dalhousie University. According to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre, reported scams in cost Canadians $379 million in cyber-related losses last year. We discuss how to protect yourself from falling victim with Robert Falzon, Head of Engineering at “Check Point in Canada”.   Finally, were you a little ‘bleary-eyed' following “Daylight Saving Time”? While losing one-hour of sleep may be a bit of an inconvenience, are you getting enough sleep on a REGULAR basis and just HOW important is sleep to our overall health, well-being and even our ‘success' in life? We tackle the topic with Deepak Saini, Performance Coach, Board Certified Health and Wellness Coach and ‘Biohacker'.

It's been two years since Russia invaded the Ukraine, and President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed since the invasion.Is there an end in sight? We discuss this with Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University in Episode 54 of The Bill Kelly Podcast.Listen to this podcast everywhere:https://kite.link/the-bill-kelly-podcastWatch the interview by subscribing to my YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@TheBillKellyPodcastSubscribe to my Substack for free news updates and exclusive paid content: billkelly.substack.comConnect with me on socials:https://twitter.com/ThisIsBillKellyhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/thisisbillkelly/https://www.instagram.com/thisisbillkelly/ Get full access to Bill Kelly's Substack at billkelly.substack.com/subscribe

Happy New Year, Seasoners! Get ready for an exciting 2024 as we bring you more incredible content! Today's guest has been on our radar for over a year and despite a missed message, we're thrilled to finally connect with her! From 2015 to 2022, she played various roles at Club Med, starting as a Reception G.O. in Club Med Cancun and eventually becoming a Resort Manager from March 2019 to September 2021. Later, she took on the role of Public Relations & Corporate Social Responsibility Manager for North America and the Caribbean. Who is this mystery guest? Well, it's the one and truly only, Sophia Lykke! Fun fact: Sophia's mother was a Traffic and Planning G.O. in the 80s! Sophia graduated magna cum laude from UCLA with a degree in International Development Studies with a minor in Global Studies. Before her stint as a Resort Manager, she served as a Supervisor and Resident Manager for the Exclusive Collection in the French Alps at Club Med Valmorel and Val-d'isere. Sophia shares her captivating journey, including insights into the rigorous CDV selection process. She recounts the unforgettable night she was named Chef de Village in Club Med Punta Cana in March 2019, coinciding with International Women's Day, where her mother was secretly flown in for the announcement! Taking the reins as General Manager at Club Med Ixtapa in 2019, Sophia navigated unprecedented challenges in June 2020 when she was tasked with reopening Sandpiper, the first Club Med resort outside of China post the COVID-19 outbreak. She and her G.O. team successfully implemented the “Club Med Safe Together” protocols, earning the distinction of passing the first POSI (Prevention of Infectious Disease) audit in the world. Throughout the episode, Sophia shares insights into her mentors, and collaborations, and reflects on what she misses most about her Club Med experience. Join us for this super-sized episode with an exceptional and talented individual. Enjoy! **My First Season podcast has always been ad-free and free to listen to and is available to download on: Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Samsung Podcasts, Podbean App, Podchaser, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, TuneIn + Alexa, iHeartRadio, PlayerFM, Pandora and Listen Notes. And if you like what you hear, please leave a review on Apple podcasts. 

The City of Hamilton saw its General Issues Committee field several topics today, many of which we've spoken about in the past. Where do things stand and what does the future hold for Hamilton? Guest: John Best, Publisher of The Bay Observer - Justin Trudeau has made serious allegations against India's government following the slaying of a Sikh leader in BC. In what position does this put Canada and more specifically, Trudeau, if India wasn't involved? What about if India was involved? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University - Grade inflation is something that we've come to be more aware of. While this is something we can imagine happening in a subject like the arts or literature, how could it happen in math or the sciences? Guest: Dr. Paul Bennett, Director of School House Consulting - Jon Roe returns to the show to discuss part 2 of Angus Reid's polling of Canadians in what's being called 'Canada and the Culture Wars '. Guest: Jon Roe, Research Associate with Angus Reid

With the looming strike by the City's unionized workers, there are multiple services that may by disrupted. Should we be surprised by this? Guest: Vito Sgro is a Former Mayoral candidate in 2018, and Liberal Candidate for Flamborough-Glanbrook in the 2021 election - Tomorrow will see the Hamilton Tiger-Cats play the currently winless Edmonton Elks here in Hamilton. Short of being a game that the Ticats should win, does this game have any larger significance? Guest: Steve Milton, Journalist with The Hamilton Spectator - China snubbed Canada by excluding the country from China's list of approved travel locations. Will this make for a significant hit to Canada's travel sector or is it just the cost of pushing against the Chinese Communist Party? Guest: Dr. Robert Huish, Associate Professor with the Department of International Development Studies at Dalhousie University

"You don't always have to get an A. Sometimes, take it easy and let the universe take you for a ride."Originally from Serbia and fluent in four languages, Sean Dubravac was passionate about helping underdeveloped countries; he wanted to work at the UN or an NGO, so he graduated in International Development Studies from UCLA. As he needed to make money to pay for his college degree, he started throwing parties for film premieres, wrap parties, and fashion events. Eventually, he started hanging out with actors, producers, and writers and became a publicist for some of them. Before he knew it, he was in love with the industry. Then he and his partner and long-time friend, Matt Ilczuk, started Entertainment Lab, which started as a company with no physical offices, and now has two locations, one in LA and one in NY. Entertainment Lab is a Talent & Literary Management company guiding actors, writers, and directors in film, TV, theater, commercial, print, and voice-over work. The roster has included Academy Awards, Emmy, WGA, and SAG awards, BAFTA, GLAAD, AFI, and other festival and award contenders. In this special episode, Sean shows us the side of Hollywood many actors never see. He talks about what kind of actors they look forward to representing at Entertainment Lab and the dos and don'ts of self-tapes, headshots, wardrobes, and auditions from a talent manager's point of view. We also discussed scriptwriting; Sean kindly shared golden nuggets on how to pitch a script to an agency, the importance of creating powerful taglines, and much more. Tune in to Episode 86 of Hollywood Dream Maker and take a look at the Hollywood sign from a talent manager's office window. In This Episode, You Will Learn:A bit about Sean's background and how Entertainment Lab started (2:50)What does Sean look for in an actor to represent (8:00)Everything about an actor must scream: professional (15:40)What is a high-quality self-tape, according to Sean (19:30)If you are a writer, producer, or director, you should look for representation (29:10)Pitching a script 101 (32:20)Sean shares a couple of success stories (39:10)Connect with Sean:Entertainment Lab InstagramIMDbLet's Connect: Manhattan Actor Studio Inside the Manhattan Actor Studio on YouTubeWebsite Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Amelia Burke-Garcia is a seasoned health communication professional with nearly 20 years of experience in health communication program planning, implementation, and evaluation, with specific expertise in developing and evaluating digital and social media communication and research. At NORC (National Opinion Research Center), she leads the organization's Digital Strategy and Outreach Program Area, where she designs and implements strategies that leverage the power of digital media to influence behavior. In this role, Burke-Garcia develops new digital and mobile data collection methodologies and communication solutions. Most recently, she acted as director for the award-winning How Right Now/Que Hacer Ahora campaign, which is aimed at increasing people's ability to cope and be resilient amidst the COVID-19 pandemic.  Over the course of her career, Dr. Burke-Garcia has spearheaded some of the most innovative communication programs and studies on a variety of health topics including designing a targeted social media intervention with mommy bloggers to help social media users lower their risk for breast cancer and leveraging MeetUp groups and the Waze mobile application to move people to action around flu vaccination and HIV testing, respectively. Amelia is the author of the books entitled, Influencing Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Online Influencers and Communicating Through a Pandemic: A Chronicle of Experiences, Lessons Learned, and a Vision for the Future and has been named to VeryWellHealth.com's list of 10 Modern Female Innovators Shaking Up Health Care. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication from George Mason University, a Master's degree in Communication, Culture, and Technology from Georgetown University, and a joint honors Bachelor's degree in International Development Studies and Humanistic Studies from McGill University. RESOURCES RELATED TO THIS EPISODE Visit https://www.drameliaburkegarcia.com/ Follow Amelia at: Follow Dr. Ameila Burke-Garcia on LinkedIn Follow Dr. Amelia Burke-Garcia on Twitter @socialibriumm CREDITS Theme Music by lesfm from PixabayProduced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.comSee omny.fm/listener for privacy information.

It costs more these days. But yeah, so does everything. What makes coffee a perfect product to explore the world's rising costs, though, is its ubiquity. You can get it absolutely anywhere in the world—but not only that, dozens upon dozens of countries grow, produce and export it, so no one factor in one nation or on one continent explains why your latte costs more.So how does the coffee industry work? Why and how is it changing? And what can that tell us about ... everything else?GUEST: Gavin Fridell, author of Coffee, Canada Research Chair in International Development Studies, St. Mary's University 

Tiffany Duong '06 is an ocean explorer and storyteller. Inspired by an epic dive trip to the Galapagos, she left corporate law to campaign for our planet. Now she writes, speaks and hosts expeditions from dense jungles to remote oceans to the changing Arctic. Listen to learn how she gives voice to what's happening in the natural world in order to inspire meaningful action and lasting change. She holds degrees from UCLA and the University of Pennsylvania Carey Law School, in International Development Studies and Environmental Law, respectively. She's also a trained climate organizer, member of The Explorers Club, and climate educator with the University of Miami Lifelong Learning Institute. Website: http://www.tiffanyduong.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tiffanyduong Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tiffmakeswaves/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TiffMakesWaves LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tiffanytvduong/

“When you travel, and when you enter a different world and way of being and engaging with people and the world at large, that's when you really start to question everything that up until then, for you, has been normal.” ​​​​​​~ Lena PapadopoulosIn this episode, Christine hosts a soulful conversation with Lena Papadopoulos, Life Purpose and Leadership Coach and founder of Lena Papadopoulos LLC, where she coaches heart-centered, mission-driven visionaries and changemakers to uncover their personal power and honor their unique gifts so they can live their truth, embody their purpose, and make a positive impact in the world.With 15 years of experience designing and facilitating intercultural learning, community-building, and leadership development programs, Lena has worked with individuals, schools, non-profits, and social enterprises in 10+ countries. She has won awards for her commitment to personalized experiences and successful efforts in humanizing communities, and she's been featured by Go Overseas, World Footprints, Huffington Post, Elite Daily, and more. Lena has an M.A. in Cultural Anthropology and a graduate certificate in International Development Studies from the University of Colorado. She also has a B.A. in Sociology and Psychology from Clemson University in South Carolina.Christine and Lena discuss: Definitions of culture and how they apply to both travel and lifeGrowing up between culturesCultural conditioning and internalized culture and normsHow astrology can help us see ourselves and help us find our purposeAccessing and noticing shifts in your “right-now” purposeBehind-the-curtain look at some of the things Christine loves and how they align with her birth chart and soul purposeJoin Christine now for this soulful conversation with Lena Papadopoulos.LOVE these soulful conversations? We rely on listener support to produce our podcast! Make a difference by making a donation to Lotus Sojourns on PayPal.  Are you a Soul of Travel subscriber? Click here to subscribe to Apple Podcasts so you don't miss the latest episodes!Listener reviews help expand our reach and help us rise up the ranks! Rate and review your favorite episodes on Apple Podcasts or your preferred podcast app.

If you are enjoying this consider supporting the show by becoming a Patron http://patreon.com/user?u=82757269 Episode Overview: Origins of Nisan - Nairobi, village wisdom, love and community. Stark differences between social and economic classes and the dangers they bring. Matriarchal lineage - How did having strong females in your family impact you? Culture, symbols and the unspoken. Spirituality, Your 6 languages spoken and the journey of learning them. Power of language and how has that shaped you as a person. Validity of one's story regardless of their command of a language. Communication, vocal and active listening. The toughest moment in your life. What does it mean to live, What is true legacy? How Nisan helped create 20-30k jobs in Africa and attracted 50m investment. How did you outsmart big corporations and single-handedly won government contracts? Importance of integrity and values. ADHD - pros and cons, How do you deal with yours? What did your multiple kidnappings teach you? Your 3 most important life lessons. Your purpose. Nisan's recipe for happiness. About Guest: Nisan Abdulkader, dual Yemeni-Kenyan, is an FDI expert, humanitarian, speaker and a force for change in developing world. She worked in senior public and private sector roles across the globe including in Tunisia, Kenya, South Africa, Cambodia, Ethiopia, Syria, Italy and Canada. Nisan began her career in consulting and program management roles at UN agencies including Consortium for agricultural research (CGIAR), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) in Rome, Italy and the United Nations Environment Program in Addis Ababa,Ethiopia. Since 2014, Nisan has advised over 30 government investment authorities in emerging markets on how to best respond to the significant FDI opportunity which has created an estimated 50 million high value jobs across sectors like Agriculture, Healthcare, Tourism, ICT and Manufacturing. Specifically, Nisan supports IPAs to understand the services they need to optimize market share which typically cover activities like investment strategy development, aftercare & business retention, investment prospecting approaches as well as defining capacity building requirements of government authorities. Nisan holds the Mary Brooks Law Award, the Social Business Impact Award and the Extraordinary Young 30 Under 30 Award from the Government of Canada. She holds an honours B.A in Political Science, Management and International Development Studies from McGill University in Canada and a Diploma of Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies from Harvard University. Nisan speaks 6 languages: Arabic, English, Italian, French, Swahili, Spanish. Find Nisan on: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nisanabdulkader Instagram: https://rb.gy/gkcr2e Find Dana on: Instagram https://rb.gy/pm0wwp Watch the full podcast episode on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@IsThisItPodcast If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a 5 star rating on here, this will help me get this across to more people :) --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dana-grinberga/message

On Fernwood Publishing's 30th anniversary podcast THIRTYWOOD host Nora Loreto discusses new book 'Frequently Asked White Questions' with authors Alex Khasnabish and Ajay Parasram. Ajay Parasram is a multigenerational transnational byproduct of the British empire, with roots in South Asia, the Caribbean and the settler cities of Halifax, Ottawa and Vancouver. He is an associate professor in the Departments of International Development Studies, History and Political Science at Dalhousie University in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), unceded Mi'kma'ki. His research interests surround the colonial present, or the many ways through which strings of historical colonial entanglements continue to tighten the limit of political action today, and how those strings might be undone. Alex Khasnabish is a writer, researcher and teacher committed to collective liberation living in Halifax, on unceded and unsurrendered Mi'kmaw territory. He is a professor in sociology and anthropology at Mount Saint Vincent University. His research focuses on radical imagination, radical politics, social justice and social movements. Hosted and produced by Nora Loreto with music is by General Khan.

Ajay Parasram has roots in South Asia, the Caribbean and the settler cities of Halifax, Ottawa and Vancouver. He is an associate professor in the Departments of International Development Studies, History and Political Science at Dalhousie University in Kjipuktuk (Halifax), on unceded and unsurrendered Mi'kmaw territory. His research interests focus on the politics of colonialism and structural forms of violence founded and exacerbated by and through imperialism. Alex Khasnabish is a writer, researcher and teacher committed to collective liberation who also lives in Kjipuktuk (Halifax). He's a professor in sociology and anthropology at Mount Saint Vincent University. His research focuses on the radical imagination, social justice and social movements. In our conversation we look at some of the ideas from their forthcoming book from Fernwood Press, Frequently Asked White Questions. The book comes out of both frustration and inspiration. They were frustrated by the insufficiency of existing efforts at anti-racist education, given especially the current state of affairs in the world, with a resurgent far-right populism winning political ground, but they were also inspired to create space for people to pose questions that, especially in the case of white folks like myself, we might feel somewhat anxious about asking, because there are certain expectations within existing social justice spaces. Their book was the outgrowth of a YouTube show where they saw specific patterns emerge from the questions that were being asked. It's clear that there were specific things on people's minds, and so they wrote the book in order to catalog and constructively engage with those patterns, those questions, those concerns that keep people from being able to even imagine multiracial society, and solidarity within it. Instead of trying to play expert, they want to try to move past “moralistic denunciation” and lecturing and toward a model of “generosity” and “genuineness.” As Ajay puts it, “basic respect” has become more difficult at a time of conflict and polarization. This is, for him, where the Left has collectively sort of “missed the boat;” it has “underestimated right populism and failed to adequately address the political moment.” In the face of these failures, they want to experiment with more “evocative methods” on what needs to be done. The crucial question, from their perspective, is who is going to come up with a narrative that is “savvy and engaging enough to capture public attention” and gain traction in an era of persistent white supremacy and a potent attachment to past and present frameworks for maintaining hierarchy? These are not ideas that are easy to drive home. Arguing for an anti-capitalist politics is not necessarily going to resonate with all people or publics. But they still bring it into the conversation in ways that are convincing, and bring it, more specifically into the conversation about ecological justice movements and anti-racism. One of the biggest takeaways here is the idea that where we start out ontologically has a crucial effect on where we end up. In Ajay's words it's ontology rather than epistemology that is at stake here. Rather than just a matter of knowledge, it's about the “nuts and bolts that go into cultivating whole systems of knowledge and approaches to ethics.”

This week on Talk World Radio we're speaking with Carmen Wilson, a community development expert and the Community Manager at Demilitarise Education, a world renowned organisation that envisions a world where universities champion peace. She is a world citizen, having grown up in Asia for 14 years, including in Taipei, Taiwan, Beijing, China, Tokyo, Japan, and Manila, Philippines. She has a B.S. in Media Management and an M.A. in Globalization & International Development Studies, having completed her dissertation on the importance of freedom of press and information for democratic accountability. Since finishing her M.A. 2019, she has gained professional certifications in maximizing community impact and non-profit management. She is a passionate advocate for peace, youth work, critical discourse and education. A former English (ESL) teacher, she is also passionate about using communications technologies (ICT's) to promote access to quality education, with specific experience teaching and working with refugees in the U.S. and internationally, and community development projects in places like Makati City, Philippines and San Salvador, El Salvador. See also: https://ded1.co @ded_ucation (across all platforms) Myth 1: Higher defence spending does NOT equal higher security https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sj1pEofz8uQ

About Chelsea Moore: Born and raised in Los Angeles, Chelsea is the CEO and co-founder of BOXFOX. After graduating from UCLA, she and Jenni moved to Venice Beach where the idea for BOXFOX was born after spotting a gap in the lifestyle and service space for elevated and effortless gifting. She is the driving force behind BOXFOX's creative and aesthetic vision, ensuring we stay true to our customers' needs and our belief in well-presented and purposeful gifting. Chelsea graduated with a B.A. in Political Science and a Minor in English from UCLA in 2013. Prior to starting BOXFOX, she worked in marketing and business development for Brandy Melville, Ogilvy & Mather, and David & Goliath. She was selected as a member of the Forbes 30 Under 30 2019 class and helped secure BOXFOX's continued place on the Inc. 5000's Fastest Growing Companies. About Jenni Olivero: Hailing from Half Moon Bay, CA, Jenni co-founded BOXFOX in 2014 and runs operations as COO. Jenni works closely with data, inventory, buying, and finance, driving the development of simple consumer solutions through the lens of data trends. She also packs most of the boxes you see in BOXFOX photoshoots with her keen eye for details and overarching brand vision. Jenni graduated with a B.A. in International Development Studies and a Minor in Anthropology from UCLA in 2013. Prior to starting BOXFOX, she worked in sports marketing at Sports Studio, helping facilitate authentic sports scenes in movies, TV shows, and commercials. She was selected as a member of Forbes 30 under 30 class of 2019 at age 28.

Gediminas Lesutis works at the intersection of global politics, human geography, and critical theory. In 2018, he completed a PhD in Politics at the University of Manchester, UK. This was followed by a 3.5-year research fellowship in Geography at the University of Cambridge and Darwin College, Cambridge, UK. He is currently a Marie Curie Fellow in the Department of Geography, Urban Planning, and International Development Studies, at the University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands. A note from Lev:I am a high school teacher of history and economics at a public high school in NYC, and began the podcast to help demystify economics for teachers.  The podcast is now within the top 2.5% of podcasts worldwide in terms of listeners (per Listen Notes) and individual episodes are frequently listed by The Syllabus (the-syllabus.com) as among the 10 best political economy podcasts of a particular week.  The podcast is reaching thousands of listeners each month.  The podcast seeks to provide a substantive alternative to mainstream economics media; to communicate information and ideas that contribute to equitable and peaceful solutions to political and economic issues; and to improve the teaching of high school and university political economy. I am looking to be able to raise money in order to improve the technical quality of the podcast and website and to further expand the audience through professionally designed social media outreach. I am also hoping to hire an editor. Best, LevDONATE TODAY

Ana Ghiban was born in 1998 in Bucharest, Romania, where her parents worked in the textile industry. When she was nine, the family relocated to Delhi, where she attended an international American school. Three years later, the family moved to Dhaka, Bangladesh. A couple of years later, when she was 14, they moved to Colombo, Sri Lanka. At 16, the family made their final move within Asia, this time to Shanghai, China, where Ana graduated high school, before relocating independently to The Hague for her undergraduate studies. She chose a liberal arts degree with a focus on Global Challenges. Her decision was in part motivated by her desire for a globally-oriented English education, and also due to her experiences growing up in Asia. In 2020, she moved to Amsterdam to pursue a Master's degree in International Development Studies. As part of her graduate thesis field work, she spent three months in rural Transylvania with a Dutch-American family, interviewing Romanians, Hungarians, and foreigner farmers living in the region.

Episode 18 of Feel Free to Deviate features Dr. Kei Otsuki. We met when I first moved to the Netherlands, and we were students in the same Dutch class. Her title is Associate Professor in International Development Studies at Utrecht University, but she tells me that she views her role as bringing awareness and trying to find a bridge for communication between interested parties. As an intermediary in social, economic, and ecological issues her approach is balanced and she attempts to spark incremental change, or at least understanding, without vilifying either party. Although it can be hard in practice, I think we could all use a little less vilification, and she trains eager young minds how to do this as well. Check out Kei's most recent project here - https://infront.sites.uu.nl/ Feel Free to Deviate is the podcast about people, their careers, and their relationships with success. My name is Jim Turbert, and I am the host. Find Free to Deviate on your favorite podcast app, and new episodes are released every other Thursday. Visit https://feelfreetodeviate.com for more information. Feel Free to Deviate and host Jim Turbert can also be found on Instagram and Facebook @feelfreetodeviate.  https://instagram.com/feelfreetodeviate https://jtfanclub.com https://jimturbert.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/turbert/ Feel free to send inquiries to mail@feelfreetodeviate.com Sound editing and post production by Ed Mubarek at https://boomkaas.com

Dr. Amelia Burke-Garcia is a seasoned health communication professional with nearly 20 years of experience in health communication program planning, implementation, and evaluation, with specific expertise in developing and evaluating digital and social media communication and research. At NORC (National Opinion Research Center), she leads the organization's Digital Strategy and Outreach Program Area, where she designs and implements strategies that leverage the power of digital media to influence behavior. In this role, Burke-Garcia develops new digital and mobile data collection methodologies and communication solutions. Most recently, she acted as director for the award-winning How Right Now/Que Hacer Ahora campaign, which is aimed at increasing people’s ability to cope and be resilient amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. Amelia currently leads two grants focused on exploring vaccine hesitancy amongst communities of color which build on her earlier work exploring messages and motivations of vaccine-hesitant or refusing social media influencers (findings from which were published in Vaccine in 2020). Over the course of her career, Dr. Burke-Garcia has spearheaded some of the most innovative communication programs and studies on a variety of health topics including designing a targeted social media intervention with mommy bloggers to help social media users lower their risk for breast cancer and leveraging MeetUp groups and the Waze mobile application to move people to action around flu vaccination and HIV testing, respectively. Amelia is the author of the book entitled, Influencing Health: A Comprehensive Guide to Working with Online Influencers and has been named to VeryWellHealth.com’s list of 10 Modern Female Innovators Shaking Up Health Care. She holds a Ph.D. in Communication from George Mason University, a Master’s degree in Communication, Culture, and Technology from Georgetown University, and a joint honors Bachelor’s degree in International Development Studies and Humanistic Studies from McGill University. Resources From This Episode Visit DrAmeliaBurkeGarcia.com Follow Dr. Ameila Burke-Garcia on LinkedIn Follow Dr. Amelia Burke-Garcia on Twitter @socialibriumm Credits Theme Music by lesfm from PixabayProduced by ChatWithLeadersMedia.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week I spoke with Dr. Filipe Calvao (@filipecalvao), a  socio-cultural anthropologist and professor of Anthropology and Sociology at the Graduate Institute of International Development Studies in Geneva and trained gemologist with ethnographic research in diamond mines in Africa. He is the author of two different papers published comparing crypto mining with physical mining : “Crypto-miners: Digital labor and the power of blockchain technology” and “Digital extraction: Blockchain traceability in mineral supply chains”.During the interview we talked about his research on the similarities with the progression under capitalism with crypto mining and other types of mining, how mining can foster solidarity through meaning-making, and how mining companies' attempts to use blockchain for supply chain traceability may create new forms of control. Podcast Platforms:SpotifyiTunesStitcherPodcast AddictDeezerIf you liked the podcast be sure to give it a review on your preferred podcast platform. If you find content like this important consider donating to my Patreon starting at just $3 per month. It takes quite a lot of my time and resources so any amount helps. Follow me on Twitter (@TBSocialist) and join the r/CryptoLeftists subreddit to join the discussion.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/theblockchainsocialist)

In this region, patients will visit the pharmacy 12 times per year.  With low access to physicians, the role of the independent pharmacist is critical for healthcare  In this discussion with Farouk Meralli, CEO of mClinica, we explore: How Farouk's passion for public health and experiences in pharma prepared him to transform the pharmacy structure in Asia Why is their platform SwipeRx gaining traction in this region What use-cases are they solving for pharmacists and individuals Farouk Meralli is the Founder of mClinica Pharmacy Solutions, a healthcare startup connecting pharmacies in emerging markets through a common mobile technology platform. mClinica operates across Southeast Asia connecting over 40,000 pharmacies and 170,000 pharmacy professionals which reach over 150 million patients. Previously, Farouk held senior roles in strategy and product development at global pharmaceutical companies Pfizer, Sanofi, and Roche. He is the recipient of the Harvard Alumni Public Health Innovator Award, an Endeavor Entrepreneur, a Board Advisor at PATH, and the Chair and Founder of a non-profit organization, Borderless World Volunteers. He holds a Bachelors in Biomedical Sciences and International Development Studies from McGill University and a Masters in Health Policy and Management from Harvard University. >> Click here to read the transcript Guest's Links and Resources: Connect with Farouk Meralli: LinkedIn Visit mClinica: Website | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook Host's Links and Resources: Connect with Tony Estrella: Twitter | LinkedIn | Personal Website Connect with Taliossa Read Tony's Book: Comatose FutureProofing Healthcare | FutureProofing Healthcare APAC index Full White Paper, Summary and Video: A Vision for Asia Pacific in 2050 Follow Digital Health Today: Browse Episodes | Twitter | LinkedIn | Facebook | Instagram Follow Health Podcast Network: Browse Shows | LinkedIn | Twitter | Facebook | Instagram Digital Health Today is made possible by the support of our sponsors. Special thanks to: Bayer G4A Cedars-Sinai Accelerator Takeda Roche