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In this episode, Lyell K. Jones Jr, MD, FAAN, speaks with Ariane Lewis, MD, who served as the guest editor of the Continuum® June 2024 Neurocritical Care issue. They provide a preview of the issue, which published on June 3, 2024. Dr. Jones is the editor-in-chief of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology® and is a professor of neurology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Dr. Lewis is a professor of neurology and neurosurgery and director of the Division of Neurocritical Care at NYU Langone Medical Center in New York, New York. Additional Resources Continuum website: ContinuumJournal.com Subscribe to Continuum: shop.lww.com/Continuum More about the American Academy of Neurology: aan.com Social Media facebook.com/continuumcme @ContinuumAAN Host: @LyellJ Full episode transcript  Dr Jones: This is Dr Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum, the premier topic-based neurology clinical review and CME journal from the American Academy of Neurology. Thank you for joining us on Continuum Audio, a companion podcast to the journal. Continuum Audio features conversations with the guest editors and authors of Continuum, who are the leading experts in their fields. Subscribers to the Continuum journal can read the full article or listen to verbatim recordings of the article by visiting the link in the show notes. Subscribers also have access to exclusive audio content not featured on the podcast. As an ad-free journal entirely supported by subscriptions, if you're not already a subscriber, we encourage you to become one. For more information on subscribing, please visit the link in the Show Notes. Dr Jones: This is Dr Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum: Lifelong Learning in Neurology. Today, I'm interviewing Dr Ariane Lewis, who recently served as Continuum's guest editor for our latest issue on neurocritical care. Dr Lewis is a Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at NYU, where she serves as the Director of the Division of Neurocritical Care. Dr Lewis, welcome. Thank you for joining us today. Why don't you introduce yourself to our listeners? Tell us a little bit about yourself. Dr Lewis: Thank you so much for having me, Dr Jones. It was a pleasure to be an editor of this issue, and I'm really excited for it to come out. As you mentioned, I'm a Professor of Neurology and Neurosurgery at NYU. I'm also a fellow of the American Academy of Neurology and a fellow of the Neurocritical Care Society. I serve on the Ethics Law and Humanities Committee for the AAN. I was a past chair of the Ethics Committee for the Neurocritical Care Society and also the past chair of the Ethics Committee at NYU. Dr Jones: So, pretty diverse professional interests. And I was going to ask you about the ethics - that feels like something that ties in pretty well to neurocritical care. I imagine that expertise comes in handy, right? Dr Lewis: Yes, absolutely. My area of expertise is related to brain death and ethical, social, and legal complications related to brain death determination. Dr Jones: Got it. And when we were talking before we started recording here, you're from the New York area and a lifelong Yankees fan, is that right? Dr Lewis: Yes, that's correct. Dr Jones: How are they going to do this year? Dr Lewis: We're hoping we're going all the way. Dr Jones: Okay. Dr Lewis: In a while. Dr Jones: Our listeners heard it here first. So, the issue – let's get into the neurocritical care topics – phenomenal issue, full of detailed diagnosis and management strategies for patients with, you know, all manners of severe neurologic disorders requiring critical level of care. With your perspective (which is a unique perspective) - you've just edited a full issue on neurocritical care, you got to delve into all the topics - what were you most surprised to learn, Dr Lewis? Dr Lewis: Well, you know, I think that one of the most exciting things about this issue is the fact that, in addition to dealing with the typical topics related to neurocritical care - like hypoxic ischemic brain injury and stroke and intracerebral hemorrhage and subarachnoid hemorrhage, of course - the issue delves into some very unique topics related to neurocritical care. There's an article written by Dr Barry Czeisler that focuses on emergent management of tumefactive and aggressive demyelinating disorders, Dr Casey Albin wrote about neuromuscular emergencies, and doctors Maciel and Busl wrote about neuroonc emergencies – and I think that these areas are really important areas for neurologists and trainees to know about, and they're not talked about all that often. And these topics are often focused on, of course, by other subspecialties, but the perspective of a neurointensivist related to these topics is infrequently addressed. So I think that these are really the most exciting aspects of this issue, because it's something so unique in terms of the spin on these topics. Dr Jones: Fantastic. And what else can we look for in this issue? What other topics can our listeners and readers expect to find there?  Dr Lewis: So, the issue starts off with the examination and workup of the neurocritical care patient. Dr Sarah Wahlster and Nick Johnson from the University of Washington did an awesome job really bringing the reader into the topic of neurocritical care as they address an overview of neuroemergencies, red flags related to life-threatening conditions, herniation syndromes, vascular territories, and mechanisms and management of acute neurodeterioration, and they summarize monitoring modalities in neurocritical care and clinical and radiographic scales and scores that are commonly used in neurocritical care – and that's a really nice overview to introduce the reader to this issue. The rest of the issue focuses on a wide range of topics pertaining to the emergent management of neurocritical care issues, including hypoxic ischemic brain injury (which was addressed by Dr Steinberg from the University of Pittsburgh),  management of stroke due to large vessel occlusion (which was addressed by Dr Leslie-Mazwi from the University of Washington), management of ICH (addressed by Dr Murthy from Weill Cornell), and then also management of spontaneous subarachnoid hemorrhage (addressed by Dr Soojin Park). Dr Clio Rubinos addressed emergent management of status epilepticus. Emergent management of TBI and spinal cord injury was addressed by Dr Podell and Dr Morris from the University of Maryland. And then neuroinfectious emergencies – which, again, is another unique topic in this issue – was  addressed by Dr Reynolds from Mount Sinai. And then the issue concludes with a paper that focuses on prognostication and neurocritical care by Dr Susanne Muehlschlegel from Johns Hopkins University.  Dr Jones: Yeah. And what a great list of authors and expertise. And really, you know,  having seen these articles, really just phenomenal guidance on a lot of different subtopics. And I imagine – you know, this is a dynamic area, there's a lot of evidence – but, you know, sometimes, there are controversies or debates or unresolved questions in the field. Having just reviewed and edited the issue, what do you think the biggest debate or controversy is in neurocritical care right now?  Dr Lewis: So there's definitely a lot of controversies that are addressed in each of these individual articles. For example, in the paper on subarachnoid hemorrhage, Dr Soojin Park provides a summary that compares the guidelines on management of subarachnoid hemorrhage that were written by the Neurocritical Care Society and the American Health Association / American Stroke Association in 2023 and really walks through what's similar and what's different between these guidelines. For the most part, they are very similar, but there are areas of differences. Additionally, in terms of management of acute neuroemergencies related to neuromuscular issues (in some cases, it's not clear whether to treat patients with IVIG or with plasmapheresis), Dr Casey Albin creates a nice summary addressing these issues in terms of what are the pluses and minuses associated with each of these medications. Additionally, there are a number of novel therapies that are not traditionally considered for various neuroemergencies that are walked through in each of the individual articles. For example, in the paper that focuses on management of status epilepticus, Dr Rubinos addresses alternative therapies, like immunomodulatory agents or neuromodulation, for management of super-refractory status epilepticus. So, I think, in addition to addressing the more traditional therapies for various neuroemergencies, the issue really goes above and beyond to address novel interventions.  Dr Jones: That's fantastic. And obviously, it continues to be a rapidly evolving area.  When you look out to the horizon – and the next generation of care for patients with critical neurologic illness – what do you see on the horizon? What should our listeners and readers be aware of to watch out for?  Dr Lewis: I think one thing that is really important to be aware of related to patients with neuroemergencies is the Curing Coma Campaign (which is organized by the Neurocritical Care Society), which focuses on research in terms of improving the clinical management, the prognostication, and the care of patients and addresses the goals for  improving recovery for patients who are comatose. And obviously, coma can be due to a wide range of different etiologies (many of which are described in this issue), and so I think that their work as we move ahead will be incredibly important and interesting to see how things evolve in that domain. Dr Jones: We will be on the lookout for the Curing Coma Campaign – sounds like a great initiative. And, I think, medicine is a team endeavor, right? We were talking about the Yankees earlier (baseball) as a team sport – so is medicine. When you think about the importance of teams, it's hard to imagine a setting where it's more critical to have, you know, well-functioning teams than in the neuro ICU. But there's also parts of the team (people on the team) who are outside the neuro ICU – and I'm thinking of other neurologists, our listeners and readers who might work in the inpatient setting, but not in this really specialized environment. When you think about those neurologists, is there a key message for those hospitalist neurologists or inpatient neurologists that you would want to share from your perspective as a neurocritical care specialist?  Dr Lewis: So, I think it's imperative for all neurologists to have an understanding of the existence of various neuroemergencies and the identification of when a patient is  having a neuroemergency so that they can escalate the management if it's something beyond their skills or expertise to somebody who is capable of appropriately managing the patient. Each of these articles walks through the differential diagnosis, the identification of the neuroemergency, the first steps in terms of management, the laboratory workup, and then the subsequent steps as well. And I think that, you know, for all neurologists, really, the key things to know about (even if you're not specializing in  neurocritical care) is how to identify a neuroemergency and what needs to be done as the first steps in terms of intervening and diagnosing these emergencies. Dr Jones: Great message, and that's one of the key things we learn in training, right,  is when to recognize that someone's sick and you need to escalate their level of care. What about – you know, I imagine the neurocritical care field is a relatively small community, and you know a lot of these folks – any key message that you would want to share with that audience? Dr Lewis: So, I think that this issue is still really important for all neurointensivists (in addition to for general neurologists and trainees), because of the fact that every article  really addresses in depth each of these aspects of neurocritical care and provides tidbits of information that not every neurointensivist would know. So, I think that the issue is beneficial both for trainees, general neurologists, and people who have expertise in the field of neurocritical care. Dr Jones: That's a great point. I think the fact that it is such a rapidly changing and broad field (you mentioned all the different article topics that are in the issue), it's a challenge to stay up to date on everything. And I think that's what this issue really brings  to the neurointensivist – is, you know, this is all (as of what's the latest in 2024) for the care of patients with critical illness. It's all there, right?  Dr Lewis: Absolutely. I think, you know, the issue is unique because neurocritical care is unique in that our role involves taking care of patients with a wide range of different neurologic disorders. So, the issue touches upon stroke (both ischemic and hemorrhagic). It touches upon seizure management. It touches upon management of traumatic brain injury. It addresses demyelination (so types of aggressive MS and other demyelinating disorders), neuromuscular issues, neuroonc issues – so I think that, really, there are so many subspecialties within neurology that it's important for them to have awareness of the emergencies that can emerge within their individual field. Dr Jones: So, we know that neurocritical care is pretty specialized work, and I imagine the expertise and the resources are not necessarily going to be available in every community. Are you aware, Dr Lewis, of any disparities in access or outcomes to neurointensivist expertise?  Dr Lewis: Yeah, absolutely. Unfortunately, as you look internationally, first, there are many places that don't have neurointensivists, so patients with neuroemergencies are being taken care of, in some cases, not even by general neurologists, but by specialists just in medicine. Additionally, the resources are often not available in terms of having an intensive care unit, having nurses with a good ratio to care for neurocritical care patients, having access to therapists who can participate in rehab and promote rehab, for patients having access to medications that are necessary, having access to various interventions (such as access to neurosurgeons who can do neurosurgical procedures or placement of an external ventricular drain), or other monitoring modalities are not available and accessible. So, all of these issues – in terms of resources, in terms of funding, in terms of other issues related to the existence of protocols as to how to  manage patients in the neuro ICU – all impact the outcome for patients in neurocritical care. Additionally, social issues and cultural issues can impact the outcome for patients in the neuro ICU. So, there's a lot of issues pertaining to equity in terms of the management of neurocritical care patients around the world.  Dr Jones: Those are great points. I know you and I both work with trainees in our field,  and when I talk to residents who are interested in neurocritical care, I think part of what draws them in is when they are exposed to it and they see how much, you know, the value of what their expertise brings to the outcome for that patient. I mean, it really does make a difference to understand the brain when you're caring for people with these critical neurologic disorders – and I think that's part of the appeal, right?  Dr Lewis: Yeah, absolutely. I think that people who are interested in going into the field of neurocritical care are interested in the more fast-paced aspect of neurology, rapid decision making, dealing with emergencies, also dealing with prognostication,  discussions (unfortunately, at end of life) – so that's really the kind of individual who turns to the field to specialize in. Dr Jones: And what about you, Dr Lewis? What drew you to this, you know, pretty high-pressure, intense, dynamic environment?  Dr Lewis: So I think, actually, you know, all the buzzwords you just used are really the things that made me want to go into neurocritical care. I am interested in much more  fast-paced management of patients, and, you know, unfortunately, obviously emergencies happen, and I find them to be exciting to be able to manage patients in that setting. And, you know, as you mentioned earlier, in the neuro ICU, it's a very multidisciplinary team, and I really enjoy being able to work with nursing, social work, care management, therapists, a variety of consultants – and addressing very acute issues with these individuals as a team in the ICU setting is really very rewarding.  Dr Jones: Yeah, and I hear that from others who are drawn to the field, and I think you really have to have kind of a broad skill set to manage actively, you know, critically ill patients, but also do the communication competencies and other things that are necessary. So, anecdotally, I would say I see more interest among trainees in this field. I don't know if you've seen the same thing in your world. Dr Lewis: Yeah. I think that, you know, as you mentioned, it's really important to emphasize that being a neurointensivist does not  just require expertise in the medical aspects of care for these patients, but really, also it's very important to ensure that we  promote education related to communication and neuroprognostication. So, our last article on this issue (by Dr Susanne Muehlschlegel) addresses prognostication and includes a variety of different details about how to address uncertainty, how to implement family and patient-centered prognostication and promote shared decision-making – and these topics are so important for everyone to know about when they're communicating with patients and families to address goals of care and to prognosticate. Dr Jones: Yeah. Thank you. And before we wrap up our discussion here, Dr Lewis, in addition to being a neurointensivist and being an expert on ethics and all of your clinical and research work, you do editorial work. You have editorial responsibilities not only for this issue of Continuum, but also at Seminars in Neurology and at “The Green Journal”.  For our listeners who might be interested in that career pathway, how did you get into that?  Dr Lewis: I very much enjoyed writing, and so I published a lot. And then I think that, you know, making connections is incredibly important and really looking out for those types of opportunities. Once you build a semblance of expertise in an area, then that often tends to lead to opportunities. So, I'm a Deputy Editor for the Disputes and Debate section of the Neurology journal. I'm also a Deputy Editor of Seminars in Neurology. I edited a book with Dr Jim Burnett on advances in neuroethics related to death determination by neurologic criteria, areas of controversy and consensus. And then I've also been a Guest Editor for a number of other journals, like the AMA Journal of Ethics that focused on socially situated brain death, a neurosurgical focus issue on primary and secondary infections of the brain, and a issue of Seminars in Neurology focused on ethics in neurology. Dr Jones: You must have like a twenty-eight or twenty-nine-hour day, Dr Lewis. I don't know how you do all that. I wasn't even aware of all those things that you do, but I can tell you, having looked at this issue, your editorial skills are off the charts. I really want to thank you not just for a wonderful issue, but for joining us today and for such a thoughtful, fascinating, and thorough discussion on the field of neurocritical care.   Dr Lewis: Thank you so much. I'm so excited for all the readers to look at our issue and learn about all of these different topics.  Dr Jones: Again, we've been speaking with Dr Ariane Lewis, Guest Editor for Continuum's most recent issue on neurocritical care. Please check it out. And thank you to our listeners for joining today.  Dr Monteith: This is Dr. Teshamae Monteith, Associate Editor of Continuum Audio. If you've enjoyed this episode, you'll love the journal, which is full of in-depth and clinically relevant information important for neurology practice - and right now, during our Spring Special, all subscriptions are 15% off. Go to Continpub.com/Spring2024, or use the link in the episode notes to learn more and take advantage of this great discount. This offer ends June 30, 2024. Thank you for listening to Continuum Audio.

After writing "On The Road," and before it was published, Jack Kerouac spent a long summer on Desolation Peak in what is now the North Cascades National Park. We'll be hearing from Kerouac and also our favorite Ranger, Jim Burnett. You can find Jim's books on Amazon or through his website. Visit us online here. Follow us on Facebook. Follow us on Instagram. Follow us on Twitter. Find us on all podcasting platforms. Support our podcast by becoming a patron. Episode Sponsor: - go to NextEvo.com and use promo code HOMETOWN for 25% off subscription orders of $40 or more.

March 14, 2022 Rockingham County Board Of Education Meeting(Wentworth, NC) - Audio of the March 14, 2022 meeting of the Rockingham County Board of Education. The meeting was held 'On-The-Road' in the Rockingham County High School Auditorium.AGENDA1. Call to Order1.01 Roll Call2. Announcements2.01 There is a work session scheduled at 12:00 noon, Monday, March 28, 2021 at Monroeton Elementary School Media Center, 8081 US Highway 158, Reidsville, NC.2.02 The next Board Meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 18, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. at Central Administrative Offices at 511 Harrington Highway, Eden, NC.2.03 The Public Hearing for the Proposed Draft Request Budget for 2022-2023 will be held this evening during the regular board meeting public comments. The sign-up sheet will be provided for Public Comments for the Public Hearing prior to the 6:00 p.m. start of the meeting.3. Moment of Prayer3.01 Pastoral Prayer - Reverend Ralph Clayton - Covington Wesleyan Church, Reidsville, NC4. Pledge of Allegiance4.01 Pledge of Allegiance4.02 Approval of Agenda4.03 Rockingham County High School Student Ms. Kaylie Ratcliffe - Placed Second in the VFW Voice of Democracy Audio-Essay Scholarship. Ms. Ratcliffe is a student at RCHS. She will read her essay at the board meeting.4.04 High School Cheerleading Squads Program5. Public Comments for Public Hearing on the RCS 2022-2023 Request Budget/ Public Comments / Board Comments5.01 Public Hearing on 2022-2023 Request Budget with Public Comments - Ms. Annie Ellis5.02 Public Comments - At this time the board will hear public comments5.03 Board Comments6. Consent Agenda6.01 Consent Approval - Personnel Consent Items: Bus Drivers, Bus Monitors, SACC, Child Nutrition, Teacher Substitute Lists and Head Start Substitute List for 2021-20226.02 Consent Approval - Gifts, Grants and Donations - Ms. Annie Ellis6.03 Consent Approval - Head Start Program Monthly Budget Update - Ms. Annie Ellis6.04 Consent Approval - Review Face Masks Policy per Session Law Requirement - Dr. Stephanie Ellis6.05 Consent Approval - Adoption of Board Policies - Dr. Cindy Corcoran6.06 Consent Approval - Regular Meeting Minutes for Board Approval - Open Session Board Minutes February 14 and February 28, 2022 as presented7. Action Items7.01 Approval - Summer School 2022 Retesting Plan - Dr. Charles Perkins7.02 Approval - Budget Amendments - Ms. Annie Ellis7.03 Approval - RCS Early Learning Head Start Program 2022-2023 Budget Narrative and Budget Justification - Dr. Cindy Corcoran7.04 Approval - RCC Board of Trustees Recommendation of Mr. Jim Burnett as New Appointee - Dr. Shotwell7.05 Approval - Part-time Office Assistant for School Locations - Dr. Ken Scott7.06 Approval - ESSER Funded Substitute Teacher for School Locations - Dr. Ken Scott7.07 Approval - Substitute Bus Driver Incentive Pay Plan - Dr. Ken Scott7.08 Approval - Holmes Middle School Bleacher Replacement Bid Tabulation - Dr. Sonja Parks7.09 Approval - Transportation Wrecker Replacement - Dr. Sonja Parks8. Reports / Discussion Items8.01 Proposed 2022-2023 Draft Request Budget Discussion - Ms. Annie Ellis8.02 Board Chair Announcements - Ms. Kimberly McMichael9. Closed Session10. Open Session10.01 Personnel Report - Approval of Personnel Actions11. Adjournment11.01 Motion to adjourn# # #

Our goal is to help make black and brown businesses better, bigger and bolder. This week we are talking financing. Jim Burnett of West Philly Financial tells us the questions to ask things to look out for and how to be ready for the process of getting financing. Join Sonia as she kicks off season 2 or The Business First Podcast.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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One of the hosts of CiTR's Code Blue show (Saturdays 3pm - 5pm) steps in and plays his brand of folk and world music. Defying terrible odds and triumphing over many technical disasters, the plucky DJ delivered the goods! Next week's host is Jim Burnett, also from Code Blue!

A sample of samplers from Canada's venerable Stony Plain Records. Plus a tribute to the late Penny Lang. Jim Burnett guest hosts.

In this episode of the Roadtreking RV Podcast we share some great stories from a veteran ranger who has served in National Parks across the country. Jim Burnett is my guest [spp-timestamp time="50:28"] and he shares some fascinating stories about life in the parks and gives us a first hand look at what being a ranger is like. He's also the author of two great books -  “Hey Ranger!,” True Tales of Humor & Misadventure from the Great Outdoors and “Hey Ranger!, 2,”  with lots more fun stories. Plus we have reader and listener questions and comments, RV news, tech tips and much more. Scroll down for show note details and resources and click the player below to start listening. When you see a time code hyperlink, you can click it to jump directly to that segment of the podcast. [spp-player] Show Notes for Episode #93 June 22, 2016 of Roadtreking - The RV Lifestyle Podcast: This episode is recorded from our Roadtreking Great Smoky Nountains National park Photo Safaris. With about 65 Roadtrekers, Jennifer and Mike are here for lots of hiking and exploring in a park that covers 522,427 acres, divided almost evenly between the states of North Carolina and Tennessee. The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is America's most popular national park. It gets over 10 million visitors a year. Second most popular is Grand Canyon, which doesn't even get half that much. We are all staying at the Flaming Arrow Campground near Cherokee, NC In the national park itself, there are 10 campgrounds, with 1,000 total spots. They are booked up months in advance, though, and every year they record more than a quarter of a million camper nights. JENNIFER'S TIP OF THE WEEK [spp-timestamp time="7:21"] This week's tip has to do with hydration and outdoor exertion. Down here in the Smoky Mountains, lots of our Roadtreking photo safaris campers are doing lots of hiking this week. But this tip applies to everyone, especially those doing fairly strenuous exercise in the warm summer months. Here in North Carolina in the Smokies, the daytime temperatures this week are in the nineties. That means dehydration can hit very fast. Never hike, even for short distances, without carrying water. Everyone is different, but a general guideline is while hiking and doing prolonged exercise outside, you need to take in about 4 to 6 ounces every 20 minutes or so. Better to sip a little frequently than a lot every few hours. We usually add a couple of water bottles into the mesh pockets on the outside of our backpack. For shorter hikes, we may just carry a water bottle. A lot of serious hikers like to invest in a hydration bladder like a Camelback or one of those backpack-style water packs. Water bottles are quicker to fill and clean, but can be more awkward to grab while hiking – depending on how they carried. So those hydration bladders are a good investment if you do a lot of hiking. Generally, you want to be sipping water all during the hike. It's easy to become dehydrated, especially if its hot and humid or you are at altitude. Watch out for the symptoms of dehydration - Dizziness, headache, fatigue, nausea and cramps. Be sure and take breaks. Always wear a hat while hiking and take your time. Especially when the weather is hot. Bottom line – drink early and often. Dehydration can have very serious consequences and lead to medical emergencies. Drink up everyone! The tip of the week is brought to you by Good Sam, the world's most popular RV organization, now celebrating its 50th year. LISTENER QUESTIONS OF THE WEEK: [spp-timestamp time="13:27"] Listener Judy asks about how to find a manual for the used 1997 Roadtrek she just purchased. Mike refers her to http://www.roadtrek.com/support-contact#section-manuals on the Roadtrek corporate site, where she can download the manual she wants. Manuals for every year since 1987 can be found there. A listener asks if it okay to run the television in the back for children while traveling? Absolutely, Mike answers,

After the end of Harper's decade-long rule, Conservatives have to figure out what they stand for.   The next leadership race is still a long way away, but people are starting to campaign. Jim Burnett knows conservative leadership races from the inside. He returns to the show to talk about where Conservatives go after Harper. Plus, he answers the burning question: Did you actually like the guy?Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Liberal government has promised to get rid of our current voting system, but they haven't committed to what those changes will look like. By listener request, Andray and Desmond take a look at what could happen. They speak to a former political candidate from New Zealand about the reforms his country made. They also speak to conservative strategist Jim Burnett, who thinks Canada doesn't have the will to change the electoral system. Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm still in Aotearoa, Land of the Long White Cloud (aka New Zealand). Indeed we've had several days of long clouds, and several rainbows today on the rugged coast of the South Island. Thanks so much to Jim Burnett of "Code Blue" for his fabulous fill-in. I peeked at his playlist and am very impressed with his eclectic programming. Well done, Jim! Hope you all enjoy his fill-in and I'll be back in a few weeks. GAK of "Exploding Head Movies" is filling in next week.Take care and kia ora!Val folkoasis@gmail.com

Hey everybody, I'm in New Orleans. Even saw some surprisingly bad music last night, but that'll change soon! Having good time and thanks to Jim Burnett of "Code Blue" for filling in this week. Laissez les bons temps rouler!!