Podcast appearances and mentions of John Baker

Quick conversation on The Ravit Show from Boomi World 2026 with John Baker, CIO and CISO at Lexitas. One of the most grounded customer perspectives I have heard this year. Thanks for the amazing insights, John :)John was clear about why Lexitas refused to treat data management and agentic AI as separate projects, what his team stopped wasting time on after Boomi, and why agent governance is the part most enterprises underestimate. Agents are only predictable when the layer beneath them is.My takeaway. The architecture decision is the AI decision.#data #ai #BoomiWorld #theravitshow

Send us Fan MailLearning to Fight Podcast — Conversations in Combat SkillAfter a year-long hiatus, the Primal MMA Coaching Podcast is back—Rebranded, and refocused as the Learning to Fight Podcast: Conversations in Combat Skill.Your hosts are:Adam Singer — Co-owner and head coach at SBG Athens, BJJ black belt, long-time MMA coach, with years of developing novice to elite level fighters. Student of Matt Thornton and SBG's philosophy of 'aliveness'.Scott Sievewright — Co-Owner at Primal MKE, MMA skills coach and obsessive student of how humans learn to move and fight. Together, we dive deep into the art and science of coaching, training, and skill development in combat sports. Expect honest conversations about MMA, striking, grappling, practice design, contemporary research, traditional approaches, ecological dynamics, and the messy realities of learning under pressure.No gurus. No dogma. Just two coaches trying to understand fighting a little better each week.Same curiosity. New lens.Learn how to learn.Find your own style.Thrive on the mats—and in the cage.

Did you know you can still file a claim for a hit-and-run accident, even if the driver who fled the scene wasn't identified? One of our firm's Partners Griff, joins us to unpack the complex nature of hit and run claims. Learn more about hit and run accidents here: https://cooperhurley.com/virginia-injury/car-accident-lawyer/hit-and-run/ABOUT COOPER HURLEY INJURY LAWYERSCooper Hurley Injury Lawyers helps those injured in car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks or other serious injury and wrongful death cases. Our Virginia-based firm is located in Norfolk, Virginia with client meeting locations in all of the cities of Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore.Our partners, John Cooper, Jim Hurley, Bill O'Mara, Griff O'Hanlon, and John Baker, have decades of experience and have secured millions for accident, TBI, railroad, slip and fall, and medical malpractice victims.Injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Hampton Roads? Get help now at 757-333-3333.Or, visit us online at: https://cooperhurley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachinjurylawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/CooperHurleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooper-hurley-injury-lawyers/

Former Senator, Tennessee Governor, and Education Secretary Lamar Alexander joins the Chuck Toddcast to discuss his new memoir The Education of a Senator and an offer his extraordinary perspective on American politics shaped by five decades in public life — including the surreal experience of being sworn in as governor under emergency circumstances because his predecessor was openly selling pardons for cash and eventually went to prison for selling whiskey licenses. (For listeners absorbing the news of Trump's modern pardon market, the historical echoes are impossible to miss.) Alexander shares stories that capture an entirely different era: how he had to govern in a bipartisan manner from day one to handle the scandal he inherited, how an inquiry surfaced about springing MLK's killer from prison, and how Southern governors of his generation had to drag their states out of the 1950s and into something resembling modernity. Alexander argues that style matters enormously in politics — and reveals that he predicted Trump's presidency years before it happened, because he saw clearly that American politics was being consumed by money and media in ways that disincentivized actual legislating. He walks through his theory of education reform, defends "No Child Left Behind"'s standards-based approach, and offers the wonkish but fascinating idea he once pitched to Reagan: have states and the federal government swap administration of Medicaid and K-12 education. The conversation broadens into Alexander's diagnosis of what's gone wrong with American politics and the path back. He argues that partisan primaries have created more ideologically extreme candidates than the system can absorb, and that people will always find ways around campaign finance limits — meaning the real fix has to be structural. Alexander offers a remarkable assessment of recent presidents: governor is the best preparation for the presidency, Carter didn't understand Washington when he arrived but Clinton did, and George W. Bush was the most "normal guy" of the modern era. He reflects on his famous healthcare debates with Obama (both gave each other notes afterwards rather than playing for spectacle), shares his concerns about state budgets becoming dangerously reliant on vice taxes, and asks the question no Republican can answer honestly anymore: could you propose raising the gas tax in today's GOP? Alexander is candid about Trump's mixed legacy — the party had become ossified and Trump did break it open, but pardoning the January 6th rioters was a profound error because the peaceful transfer of power is the single most important element of American democracy. He warns that we lack genuine two-party competition right now, that the next Republican nominee needs a fundamentally different temperament than Trump, and that the lack of character and morality in modern politics may be dissuading exactly the kind of people we most need to run. Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Sen. Lamar Alexander joins The Chuck ToddCast 01:30 Being a senator vs. being a governor 02:30 There are always 8-10 senators that are better than the rest 03:15 Ted Kennedy was an incredibly effective senator 04:45 The governor he succeeded was selling pardons for cash 06:30 The prior governor eventually went to jail for selling whiskey licenses 08:15 There was an inquiry about springing MLK Jr.’s killer from prison 09:30 Had to work in a bipartisan manner on day 1 to handle the scandal 10:30 Southern governors had to bring southern states out of the 50’s 12:45 How would you update & modernize public education? 14:15 Mississippi has had great success emphasizing phonics 15:00 Schools are best governed community by community 15:30 Don’t need a Dept. of Education for higher ed 16:00 Federal money should allow money to follow low income students 16:45 You need advocacy but not management from Washington 17:30 Hard to argue with standards created by “No Child Left Behind” 19:00 If you’re entering politics it should be to accomplish something 20:00 Goal isn’t necessarily bipartisanship, it’s to get a result 21:00 Style matters in politics 22:15 Politics has become all money and media - Predicted Trump as president 23:00 The digital democracy doesn’t provide incentive for legislating 24:30 Money has consumed our politics, how do we fix it? 25:45 NC senate race could be the first billion dollar senate race 26:15 People always find a way around campaign finance limits 28:00 John Kerry was first pres. candidate to spend huge sums of personal $ 29:45 Why couldn’t John Baker get traction but George Bush did? 31:00 Governor is the best job to prepare you for the presidency 32:00 Carter didn’t understand D.C. when he got there, Clinton did 32:45 George W. Bush was the most “normal guy” out of recent presidents 34:30 Debate with Obama over healthcare gave both sides a platform for their views 35:45 Didn’t want to over debate Obama for spectacle, give him notes afterwards 36:30 Proposed states swapping Medicaid admin for K-12 admin to Reagan 37;45 Medicaid was cramping states ability to effectively manage public ed 38:15 Vice taxes have been relied on as a way to pad state government budgets 39:30 Are we too reliant on vices to fund state budgets? 40:45 Could you propose a raise to gas tax in today’s GOP? 42:15 Where is the Republican party headed in the post-Trump era? 43:00 Partisan primaries created more ideologically extreme candidates 45:15 Most national politicians from Tennessee came from eastern TN 45:45 Elements of Trumpism were emerging in early 2000’s GOP politics 47:45 GOP needs to nominate someone with a different temperament than Trump 48:30 Lack of character and morality in modern politics 49:30 Politics has caused ruptures in families, might dissuade good people from running 51:00 Trump has been both good & bad for the GOP - The party had become ossified 52:00 Trump made a major error in pardoning the J6 rioters 52:45 The peaceful transfer of power is the most important element of democracy 54:00 Washington shouldn’t operate on a pay to play basis 55:45 When did you first connect with Doug Bailey? 57:45 What advice did you get from Bailey when you were governor? 1:00:00 Purpose of memoir was to explain the goals he had as a public servant 1:01:15 The republic will survive, but we have work to do to make it survive 1:02:30 We suffer from a lack of two party competitionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chuck Todd walks through a primary night that should make every elected Republican break out in a cold sweat — Democrats outvoted Republicans by 100,000 votes in Georgia. He argues we now have a fully formed "woke right" — and Trump is leading it. The man who built his political brand on refusing to conform to anyone's mindset has become the most aggressive cancel culture warrior in American politics, ending the careers of Republicans who cross him. The downstream consequences are catastrophic for the GOP: Republicans will now have to dump enormous money into Texas to defend a seat that was supposed to be safe, and Texas joins North Carolina and Ohio as an expensive trio Republicans will struggle to defend. Trump appears either clueless or in denial that he's systematically setting his own party up for massive failure, but Chuck notes a "YOLO caucus" is quietly emerging among Senate Republicans who know they're toast and may act more independently. He closes with a moving tribute to Barney Frank, who died at 86 after 32 years in Congress — the architect of Dodd-Frank, the first openly gay member of Congress, who came out in 1987 at the height of the AIDS crisis and endured Gingrich-era homophobia that he felt punished him beyond what any straight politician would have faced. Frank's parting message to today's Democrats sits at the center of Todd's episode and arguably explains why the party keeps losing winnable elections: "Don't litmus test yourselves into oblivion." Then. former Senator, Tennessee Governor, and Education Secretary Lamar Alexander joins the Chuck Toddcast to discuss his new memoir The Education of a Senator and an offer his extraordinary perspective on American politics shaped by five decades in public life — including the surreal experience of being sworn in as governor under emergency circumstances because his predecessor was openly selling pardons for cash and eventually went to prison for selling whiskey licenses. (For listeners absorbing the news of Trump's modern pardon market, the historical echoes are impossible to miss.) Alexander shares stories that capture an entirely different era: how he had to govern in a bipartisan manner from day one to handle the scandal he inherited, how an inquiry surfaced about springing MLK's killer from prison, and how Southern governors of his generation had to drag their states out of the 1950s and into something resembling modernity. Alexander argues that style matters enormously in politics — and reveals that he predicted Trump's presidency years before it happened, because he saw clearly that American politics was being consumed by money and media in ways that disincentivized actual legislating. He walks through his theory of education reform, defends "No Child Left Behind"'s standards-based approach, and offers the wonkish but fascinating idea he once pitched to Reagan: have states and the federal government swap administration of Medicaid and K-12 education. The conversation broadens into Alexander's diagnosis of what's gone wrong with American politics and the path back. He argues that partisan primaries have created more ideologically extreme candidates than the system can absorb, and that people will always find ways around campaign finance limits — meaning the real fix has to be structural. Alexander offers a remarkable assessment of recent presidents: governor is the best preparation for the presidency, Carter didn't understand Washington when he arrived but Clinton did, and George W. Bush was the most "normal guy" of the modern era. He reflects on his famous healthcare debates with Obama (both gave each other notes afterwards rather than playing for spectacle), shares his concerns about state budgets becoming dangerously reliant on vice taxes, and asks the question no Republican can answer honestly anymore: could you propose raising the gas tax in today's GOP? Alexander is candid about Trump's mixed legacy — the party had become ossified and Trump did break it open, but pardoning the January 6th rioters was a profound error because the peaceful transfer of power is the single most important element of American democracy. He warns that we lack genuine two-party competition right now, that the next Republican nominee needs a fundamentally different temperament than Trump, and that the lack of character and morality in modern politics may be dissuading exactly the kind of people we most need to run. Finally, he answers listeners’ questions in the “Ask Chuck” segment. Predict the action all the way through the finals. Sign up now for your twenty-five dollar bonus on https://fanduel.com/predicts Link in bio or go to https://getsoul.com & enter code TODDCAST for 30% off your first order. Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to https://Quince.com/chuck for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Thank you Wildgrain for sponsoring. Visit http://wildgrain.com/TODDCAST and use the code "TODDCAST" at checkout to receive $30 off your first box PLUS free Croissants for life! Timeline: (Timestamps may vary based on advertisements) 00:00 Chuck Todd’s introduction 02:30 Georgia Republican senate race headed to runoff 04:00 Democrats outvoted Republicans by 100k votes in Georgia 05:30 Breakdown of primary results from Idaho 06:00 An independent has a better chance to win in Idaho than a Dem 06:30 Brad Little was able to stand up to Trump & survive 07:00 You can’t oppose Trump and be a Republican in good standing 08:00 We now have a “woke right” that Trump is leading 08:45 Trump’s initial appeal was not having to conform to a certain mindset 09:30 Cancel culture is now Trump targeting any Republican who crosses him 10:45 Republicans can’t oppose taxpayer funding for Trump’s ballroom 11:30 Trump is as defensive about Epstein as he was about Russia 12:45 There’s a lot of circumstantial evidence with Trump/Epstein 13:15 Trump angry that Lauren Boebert won’t drop Epstein 14:00 Ken Paxton’s election denialism is what won him Trump’s support 15:15 Cassidy and Cornyn supported 90% of Trump’s agenda…wasn’t enough 15:45 Elected Republicans know that Trump can end their career in a primary 17:00 It’s Trump’s party but he’s setting it up for massive failure 17:45 GOP senators relieved they don’t have to vote for ballroom funding 18:15 There’s a growing YOLO caucus in the Republican senate 19:15 Republicans will have to spend way more money in Texas now 20:00 Cornyn has raised $400m for Republicans 22:15 Trump seems clueless or in denial that the GOP is set up to fail in the fall 23:45 Paxton is so corrupt he belongs nowhere near political power 24:15 Talarico can beat Paxton, but it will be close 25:00 Trump doesn’t usually spend money that doesn’t help Trump 26:30 Republicans are now playing defense…do they concede NC? 28:30 Texas, NC and Ohio become an expensive trio for GOP to defend 29:00 Several other potential Democratic senate pickups 35:00 Barney Frank passes away at 86, served in congress 32 years 37:15 Dodd-Frank has stood the test of time 37:45 Frank was a barrier breaker as first openly gay member of congress 38:15 Frank came out in 1987 at the height of the AIDS crisis 39:30 Republicans led by Gingrich used Frank’s sexuality as a cudgel 40:45 Frank felt overly punished because he was a gay man 43:00 Frank had to work in a place where homophobia was rampant 44:00 Frank’s closing message to Dems - “Don’t litmus test yourselves into oblivion” 45:30 Frank was a larger public figure than he gets credit for 49:00 Sen. Lamar Alexander joins The Chuck ToddCast 50:30 Being a senator vs. being a governor 51:30 There are always 8-10 senators that are better than the rest 52:15 Ted Kennedy was an incredibly effective senator 53:45 The governor he succeeded was selling pardons for cash 55:30 The prior governor eventually went to jail for selling whiskey licenses 57:15 There was an inquiry about springing MLK Jr.’s killer from prison 58:30 Had to work in a bipartisan manner on day 1 to handle the scandal 59:30 Southern governors had to bring southern states out of the 50’s 1:01:45 How would you update & modernize public education? 1:03:15 Mississippi has had great success emphasizing phonics 1:04:00 Schools are best governed community by community 1:04:30 Don’t need a Dept. of Education for higher ed 1:05:00 Federal money should allow money to follow low income students 1:05:45 You need advocacy but not management from Washington 1:06:30 Hard to argue with standards created by “No Child Left Behind” 1:08:00 If you’re entering politics it should be to accomplish something 1:09:00 Goal isn’t necessarily bipartisanship, it’s to get a result 1:10:00 Style matters in politics 1:11:15 Politics has become all money and media - Predicted Trump as president 1:12:00 The digital democracy doesn’t provide incentive for legislating 1:13:30 Money has consumed our politics, how do we fix it? 1:14:45 NC senate race could be the first billion dollar senate race 1:15:15 People always find a way around campaign finance limits 1:17:00 John Kerry was first pres. candidate to spend huge sums of personal $ 1:18:45 Why couldn’t John Baker get traction but George Bush did? 1:20:00 Governor is the best job to prepare you for the presidency 1:21:00 Carter didn’t understand D.C. when he got there, Clinton did 1:21:45 George W. Bush was the most “normal guy” out of recent presidents 1:23:30 Debate with Obama over healthcare gave both sides a platform for their views 1:24:45 Didn’t want to over debate Obama for spectacle, give him notes afterwards 1:25:30 Proposed states swapping Medicaid admin for K-12 admin to Reagan 1:26:45 Medicaid was cramping states ability to effectively manage public ed 1:27:15 Vice taxes have been relied on as a way to pad state government budgets 1:28:30 Are we too reliant on vices to fund state budgets? 1:29:45 Could you propose a raise to gas tax in today’s GOP? 1:31:15 Where is the Republican party headed in the post-Trump era? 1:32:00 Partisan primaries created more ideologically extreme candidates 1:34:15 Most national politicians from Tennessee came from eastern TN 1:34:45 Elements of Trumpism were emerging in early 2000’s GOP politics 1:36:45 GOP needs to nominate someone with a different temperament than Trump 1:37:30 Lack of character and morality in modern politics 1:38:30 Politics has caused ruptures in families, might dissuade good people from running 1:40:00 Trump has been both good & bad for the GOP - The party had become ossified 1:41:00 Trump made a major error in pardoning the J6 rioters 1:41:45 The peaceful transfer of power is the most important element of democracy 1:43:00 Washington shouldn’t operate on a pay to play basis 1:44:45 When did you first connect with Doug Bailey? 1:46:45 What advice did you get from Bailey when you were governor? 1:49:00 Purpose of memoir was to explain the goals he had as a public servant 1:50:15 The republic will survive, but we have work to do to make it survive 1:51:30 We suffer from a lack of two party competition 1:53:15 Ask Chuck 1:53:30 Is it possible the U.S. ever defaults on the national debt? 1:57:45 Is there a scenario where states coordinate gerrymandering reforms? 2:01:15 Are Dems in a no win scenario when it comes to redistricting? 2:06:30 Any chance senators like Cornyn or Cassidy could break ranks? 2:11:15 How can you say don’t fight fire with fire to people whose rights are threatened?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ata mārie! E whai ake nei, coming up on the show today: Political Commentary with Lara Greaves, more of our NZ Music Month special coverage with John Baker, and Ready Steady Learn. Whakarongo mai nei! Thanks to eighthirty coffee roasters!

“Just hearing, 'You died twice,' and you have no recollection of it— it was a lot for me to go through.” Daniel Bohner woke up on a breathing machine after crashing into the front-end of a vehicle on his motorcycle. When he flew off his bike, he took the handlebars and gas tank with him. His pelvis split in half, his arm was broken, and several internal organs were damaged. "I thought I could make it," is what the at-fault driver told the police officer who responded to the scene of the crash. Thankfully, a friend recommended our firm to Daniel. We became very involved in his case right away and fought for him to receive justice for his injuries. After negotiating the reduction of his $80,000 medical debt, Daniel walked away with the money he needed to recover and peace of mind knowing his case was handled properly. "Very welcoming and heartfelt," is how Daniel describes his experience with Cooper Hurley Injury Lawyers and his attorney, Jim Hurley. "Having someone genuinely interested in how I was doing gave me the support to get better." ABOUT COOPER HURLEY INJURY LAWYERSCooper Hurley Injury Lawyers helps those injured in car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks or other serious injury and wrongful death cases. Our Virginia-based firm is located in Norfolk, Virginia with client meeting locations in all of the cities of Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore.Our partners, John Cooper, Jim Hurley, Bill O'Mara, Griff O'Hanlon, and John Baker, have decades of experience and have secured millions for accident, TBI, railroad, slip and fall, and medical malpractice victims.Injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Hampton Roads? Get help now at 757-333-3333.Or, visit us online at: https://cooperhurley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachinjurylawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/CooperHurleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooper-hurley-injury-lawyers/

Mary reads Luke 8:22-25 and John Baker preaches about the way Jesus made through the storm on the lake on 12th April 2026 at Pembury Baptist Church.

Join co-hosts Adrian M. Gibson & Greta Kelly for a masterclass panel on How to Query Agents, featuring literary agents Laura Crockett, John Baker and Jennifer Chevais. During the panel, they lay out the fundamentals of query letters and agents, discussing what agents do, what a query letter is, the anatomy of a query letter, social media presence, how authors can seek out agents, query letter no-nos and more.RESOURCES MENTIONED:Association of Authors' AgentsAssociation of American Literary AgentsQueryTracker Manuscript Wishlist

Latrese and her husband were stopped at a red light on Diamond Springs when a drunk driver crashed into their vehicle. One moment out of the blue can change your course for months to come. Latrese was left with a torn muscle, severe neck pain, and limited mobility. While she was trying to recover physically, her work life balance was also interrupted by not having a reliable vehicle. This impacted her and her husband's life for nearly a month.Our team stepped in quickly to fight for Latrese and handle the insurance process on her behalf. We managed all communication, documented injuries, and ensured the full impact of the crash on her life was clearly presented. All the while, keeping Latrese informed as we did our work was never lost in the process. Latrese always knew where things stood without having to ask. By holding the at-fault driver accountable and advocating for fair compensation, we recovered $25,000 to help Latrese put this accident behind her. With ABOUT COOPER HURLEY INJURY LAWYERSCooper Hurley Injury Lawyers helps those injured in car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks or other serious injury and wrongful death cases. Our Virginia-based firm is located in Norfolk, Virginia with client meeting locations in all of the cities of Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore.Our partners, John Cooper, Jim Hurley, Bill O'Mara, Griff O'Hanlon, and John Baker, have decades of experience and have secured millions for accident, TBI, railroad, slip and fall, and medical malpractice victims.Injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Hampton Roads? Get help now at 757-333-3333.Or, visit us online at: https://cooperhurley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachinjurylawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/CooperHurleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooper-hurley-injury-lawyers/

John Baker is a former Major Leaguer turned coach who is wiser than both of us—that’s for sure. He is well-studied in the minds of individuals, which he applies to the mindset of ballplayers. Visit www.baker-hq.com for more details and see how your ballplayer can benefit from his life’s work. We talk all things big leagues, including something we never knew about John Lackey and the COVID year. Plus, we dive into that incredible Cubs team that won it all in 2016. He also got us into the minds of Paul Skenes and up-and-comer Konnor Griffin—trust me, these guys are next level. For moms and dads of little leaguers, we spent a lot of time talking about growing up in the game—there’s plenty here for all of us to learn. And speaking of learning, we picked up new words and explored new books with Baker. What a great guest. Stranger things have happened on this podcast—that’s for sure! Subscribe and follow for more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Meet John Baker, Sydney wine merchant turned Indiana Jones turned author of Stalin's Wine Cellar, one of the most eye-opening wine stories you're likely to hear. In the first part of this real-life account, John recounted how he'd got a tip-off about a mysterious wine cellar in Tbilisi, Georgia, apparently chock full of the greatest wines in the world, some more than a hundred years old. What's more, the cellar came with an astonishing story of provenance and ownership...It was, in short, a wine lover's fever dream. So of course John decided to investigate, soon finding himself in the wild west of wine: a world of cash and guns and enforcers and high-speed races through the streets of Tbilisi. Not to mention heart-rending breakages, the odd death threat - and unicorn wines aplenty.In this second and concluding part of this narrative two-parter, John grapples with Georgian agendas and threats while attempting to investigate the authenticity of the wines, including a trip to Chateau d'Yquem that is memorable for all the wrong reasons. As well as adding extra detail, context and humour, John adds a final piece of exciting news by way of conclusion.Thanks for tuning in. We love to hear from you so please do get in touch! Send us a voice message via Speakpipe. Or you can find all details from this episode, including some illuminating photos, on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S7 E22 - The Story of Stalin's Wine Cellar PART TWOTo support the show, enjoy subscriber-only bonus content as well as early access to all episodes plus full archive access, not to mention subscriber benefits and giveaways, subscribe to Wine Blast PLUS at wineblast.co.ukInstagram: @susieandpeter

It's not every wine story that comes with lashings of guns and cash and enforcers and heart-rending breakages - plus the odd death threat. Not to mention unicorn wines aplenty. But this one does! Which is why it's a must-listen.John Baker was a Sydney wine merchant with a sideline in fine and rare wine when opportunity came knocking in the form of a mysterious wine cellar in Tbilisi, Georgia, apparently chock full of the greatest wines in the world, some more than a hundred years old. It was, in his words, 'a potential wine goldmine.' And that was even before you took into account the eye-opening story about where the wine had come from...What happens next is the subject of his best-selling book, Stalin's Wine Cellar. It's a fantastic story, full of intrigue and mystery and surprise and suspense. Not to mention the odd bit of nudity. John tells us the story in his own words, adding extra detail, context and humour, plus some exciting latest news.This is a narrative two-parter - the second and concluding part is available for Wine Blast PLUS subscribers now. To subscribe to Wine Blast PLUS, head to wineblast.co.uk - you'll also get subscriber-only bonus content as well as early access to all episodes plus full archive access. And of course you'll be supporting the show.We love to hear from you so please do get in touch! Send us a voice message via Speakpipe. Or you can find all details from this episode, including photos, on our website: Show notes for Wine Blast S7 E21 - The Story of Stalin's Wine Cellar PART ONEInstagram: @susieandpeter

Waardeer je onze video's? Steun dan Café Weltschmerz, het podium voor het vrije woord: https://www.cafeweltschmerz.nl/doneren/Rypke Zeilmaker komt vandaag uit de kast als….Vogelaar. Hij deelt zijn levenslange obsessie met zijn totemdier de Slechtvalk, Falco peregrinus, de roofvogelste van alle vogels, jachtvogel van koningen, de Pelgrimsvalk, ook naamgever aan een Nederlandse blackmetalband. Die valk werd het succesverhaal van de moderne natuurbescherming nadat hij in de zestiger jaren dreigde uit te sterven. Het ankersilhouetje aan de lucht blijft een golf van sensatie opwekken.Boek van de week:John Baker (1967) The Peregrine, in nieuwe heruitgave ook verkrijgbaar met nawoord van Robert Mc Farlane (2017), 50th anniversary editionRypke's Pelgrimsreis door de Friese Natuur op zoek naar Vrijheid en Meisterwerkhttps://www.lieverdooddanslaaf.com/---Deze video is geproduceerd door Café Weltschmerz. Café Weltschmerz gelooft in de kracht van het gesprek en zendt interviews uit over actuele maatschappelijke thema's. Wij bieden een hoogwaardig alternatief voor de mainstream media. Café Weltschmerz is onafhankelijk en niet verbonden aan politieke, religieuze of commerciële partijen.Wil je meer video's bekijken en op de hoogte blijven via onze nieuwsbrief? Ga dan naar: https://www.cafeweltschmerz.nl/videos/Wil je op de hoogte worden gebracht van onze nieuwe video's? Klik dan op deze link: https://bit.ly/3XweTO0

Start Artist Song Time Album Year FEATURED ARTIST 0:00:57 Quivira Quivira Bound 5:27 Quivira 2026 0:08:15 Quivira Nothing Is Everything 7:24 Quivira 2026 0:09:38 RematriNation Nothing New Since 1492 5:46 The Red Dress 2026 0:07:41 Mars Hollow World In Front Of Me 11:18 World In Front Of Me 2011 0:12:38 Lisa LaRue Phoenix Rising 2:34 Forged from Fire 2025 0:02:35 Lisa LaRue The Invisible Horizon 3:34 Forged from Fire 2025 0:47:06 Lisa LaRue Tornado Alley 6:56 Forged from Fire 2025 0:55:29 Lisa LaRue They Were Young (Bubba & Snooks) 3:14 Forged from Fire 2025 0:58:43 Lisa LaRue Frame 313 4:10 Forged from Fire 2025 1:04:20 Lisa LaRue White Hair and Chocolate (ft. John Baker) 5:20 Forged from Fire 2025 1:10:34 Lisa LaRue Under Their Influence 7:34 Forged from Fire 2025 1:19:19 Lisa LaRue Forged from Fire 3:16 Forged from Fire 2025 NEW ALBUMS 1:23:28 Galasphere 347 Persephone 5:53 the syntax of things 2026 1:29:21 Age of Distraction Choose Your Side 9:49 Choose Your Side 2026 1:40:01 Silent Script Mirage 4:27 Another Day In Bedlam 2026 Lifting Line Theory Patience 8:33 The Last Goodbye 2026 Keys When the Night Calls 5:30 Infinity Parabellum 2026 Monkey House What's Left Of This World 3:36 Crashbox 2026 JoJo Razor Red Garden 3:33 Eye Of Clarion 2026 Glass Key The Age of Reason 6:22 Memoria 2026 INSTRUMENTALS The Swan Chorus Chicago Sunroof 2:01 Blood and Tennis Rackets 2026 Versa Like a Piece of Toast 3:40 A Voyage / A Destination Bonus Tracks 2026 Phonya Breathless 4:09 Heli1025 2024 NEW SINGLES Leon Alvarado Lost In The Forest 4:25 Lost In The Forest 2026 Inner Vitriol Weaker and Fading (feat. Geoff Tate) 6:28 Semper Tacui 2026 Anneke van Giersbergen Red Sky 3:53 La Mort EP 2026 Embrace of Souls Desolate Lands 4:44 The Battle of the Dead 2026 35 Tapes Hallway 6:49 Veil on Life 2026 Chris Braide Ten Feet Tall 3:39 My Songs – My Take 2025 The Beauty Of Gemina Endless Ever 5:46 Single 2026 MULTI PLAYED ALBUMS Echoes And Signals Sol Invictus 7:31 Solar 2026 Ævestaden Herrens venner etter Stein Villa og Marit Steinsrud 2:26 Ni blomster i en åker 2025 Lazuli Au Bord Du Précipice 8:20 Être Et Ne Plus Être 2026 William Hut MLK 2:30 Eternal Pieces 2026 Anton Roolaart Star Child 4:37 The Ballad of General Jupiter 2026 Mind Overclock Breakfast On Orion 3:11 No Return Address 2026 Also Eden promises 8:58 holy books and credit cards 1: promises (EP) 2026 Big Big Train Dead Point 5:22 Woodcut 2026 Perfect Beasts Every Saturday (One Night Only) 5:00 Perfect Beasts 2026 Wolverine This World And All Its Dazzling Lights 5:20 Anomilies 2025 Marc Atkinson The Here and Now 7:58 Voices 2026 Don Richard Broken Hearts On The Mend 4:58 Secret World 2025 Primaluce Black Static Halo 5:13 Way Of Perfection 2026 Sludge Mother To Die Is To Live 3:41 How Can Anything Bloom 2026 The Mon A Perlescent Pulse of Light 2:45 Songs of Embrace 2026

Dr. John Baker joins the show! Richard and Griffin discuss Dr. John's background working with Dr. Tim Brown and SPRT, his experience in treating pro surfers in Hawaii, running a cash-based movement practice, his critiques on DNS therapy, and advice for students being willing to adapt and evolve in their practices.Thank you, and enjoy the episode!https://rehab2performance.com/

On Tuesday, The Joel Natalie Show aired our annual Tax Show with John Baker of Kingdom Tax Services. There are many changes this year because of the Big Beautiful Bill, and so we had a wide-ranging conversation about making sure you don't pay too much.

About: This one is all about funky music of all sorts, from mostly classic games of a bygone era where video game music was filled to the brim with ultra funky music. Artwork: ToeJam and Earl 00:00 - Orange Garage [TalesWeaver] by ESTi > 01:40 - The Machina Faction [Final Fantasy X-2] by Noriko Matsueda, Takahito Eguchi > 03:24 - The Last Soul [Streets Of Rage] by Yuzo Koshiro > 06:29 - Make Me Dance [The Revenge of Shinobi] by Yuzo Koshiro > 8:26 - Mellow Groove [ToeJam & Earl in Panic on Funkatron] by John Baker > 10:10 - Title [Treasure Master] by Tim Follin > 13:02 - Fortuna [Star Fox] by Hajime Hirasawa > 14:56 - Yukino Theme [Persona 2: Innocent Sin] by Toshiko Tasaki, Kenichi Tsuchiya, Masaki Kurokawa > 16:29 - Easy Breezy [Scarlet Nexus] by Hayata Takeda > 20:10 - Lurking In Darkness [Final Fantasy VII] by Nobuo Uematsu > 22:41 - Battle Theme [Guardian's Crusade] by Tamsoft Sound Team > 25:07 - Stage 5 - Temple [El Viento] by Motoi Sakuraba > 27:45 - Spring Yard Zone [Sonic The Hedgehog] by Masato Nakamura > 29:53 - Action [Shin Megami Tensei: Devil Survivor] by Takami Asano >  33:12 - Good Doctor [Trauma Team] by Ryota Koduka > 35:43 - Gambler Of Highway [Ragnarok Online] by soundTeMP > pixelbeatpod@icloud.com > 

Il governo di Dublino ha trasformato in legge un programma che dal 2022 ha distribuito 325 euro a settimana a duemila beneficiari selezionati con un sorteggio. L'Irlanda è diventato l'unico paese del mondo che offre un reddito di base duraturo agli artisti. L'annuncio è arrivato nell'ambito del bilancio 2026, quando il ministro della cultura Patrick O'Donovan ha confermato che il programma sperimentale Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) diventerà un sistema stabile a partire da settembre prossimo. Una decisione che è arrivata dopo aver analizzato attentamente l'impatto sui partecipanti alla fase sperimentale. Un rapporto compilato dal Dipartimento della Cultura, in collaborazione con Alma Economics, ha rilevato infatti che il programma di reddito di base ha prodotto più di 100 milioni di euro in benefici sociali ed economici, e che per ogni euro speso, la società ha ricevuto un euro e 39 centesimi in ritorno: la cultura si è quindi ripagata da sola. Restano però aperti alcuni interrogativi, dai criteri di selezione alla sostenibilità del modello in un Paese che deve ancora fare i conti con gravi fragilità economiche e squilibri sociali. Ne abbiamo parlato con la scrittrice e sceneggiatrice Cat Hogan – che è risultata nell'elenco dei beneficiari del primo triennio di sperimentazione – con lo scrittore William Wall e con il politologo John Baker.

Il governo di Dublino ha trasformato in legge un programma che dal 2022 ha distribuito 325 euro a settimana a duemila beneficiari selezionati con un sorteggio. L'Irlanda è diventato l'unico paese del mondo che offre un reddito di base duraturo agli artisti. L'annuncio è arrivato nell'ambito del bilancio 2026, quando il ministro della cultura Patrick O'Donovan ha confermato che il programma sperimentale Basic Income for the Arts (BIA) diventerà un sistema stabile a partire da settembre prossimo. Una decisione che è arrivata dopo aver analizzato attentamente l'impatto sui partecipanti alla fase sperimentale. Un rapporto compilato dal Dipartimento della Cultura, in collaborazione con Alma Economics, ha rilevato infatti che il programma di reddito di base ha prodotto più di 100 milioni di euro in benefici sociali ed economici, e che per ogni euro speso, la società ha ricevuto un euro e 39 centesimi in ritorno: la cultura si è quindi ripagata da sola. Restano però aperti alcuni interrogativi, dai criteri di selezione alla sostenibilità del modello in un Paese che deve ancora fare i conti con gravi fragilità economiche e squilibri sociali. Ne abbiamo parlato con la scrittrice e sceneggiatrice Cat Hogan – che è risultata nell'elenco dei beneficiari del primo triennio di sperimentazione – con lo scrittore William Wall e con il politologo John Baker.

In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we conclude our follow-up conversation with Pastor John Baker, Lead Pastor of LifeSpring Community Church in Valley City, Ohio. After first sitting down with us in 2024 to share his journey through cancer, Pastor John joins us again in 2026 to reflect on what the Lord has been teaching him since then. With honesty and humility, Pastor John gives us an update on his life, his ongoing journey, and how he's seen God's faithfulness at work in both the ups and downs. This week, along with Pastor John Baker, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by fellow Crosswinds Pastor and co-host Elijah Merrill.Visit us online: crosswinds.church

In this episode of Crosswinds Unleashed, we have the privilege of sitting down once again with Pastor John Baker, Lead Pastor of LifeSpring Community Church in Valley City, Ohio. After first sitting down with us in 2024 to share his journey through cancer, Pastor John joins us again in 2026 to reflect on what the Lord has been teaching him since then. With honesty and humility, Pastor John gives us an update on his life, his ongoing journey, and how he's seen God's faithfulness at work in both the ups and downs. This episode is a powerful reminder that even in seasons of uncertainty, the Lord is present, active, and deeply personal in His care for us. This week, along with Pastor John Baker, Pastor Craig Cooper is joined by fellow Crosswinds Pastor and co-host Elijah Merrill.Visit us online: crosswinds.church

Everyone with a physical music collection - you know, stuff you can hold in your hands like albums and compact discs - has had to decide how to store it all. Organized fans often arrange their collections alphabetically and/or chronologically and/or by popularity. Less organized fans find it harder to keep up with what they have and find what they want when they want it. For veteran music journalists like Wayne Bledsoe and Chuck Campbell, who have each amassed thousands of albums and CDs over the decades, organizing their collections has been a complicated and imperfect undertaking. This week, your “How We Heard It” hosts Wayne, Chuck and producer John Baker root through sections of their collections and discover favorite recordings they forget they had as well as albums/CDs they didn't realize they had and some they didn't even know existed. And along the way, they discover they may not be the same guys they once were. When was the last time you took a good look at your music? Have you also changed over time?

We don't often get to cover joyful policy news on this podcast, so this week we're delighted to be discussing that rare thing: a European country that's investing serious money in culture. For three years, Ireland has been experimenting with paying artists, musicians and other creative workers a basic income. And guess what? The scheme has worked so well that they're keeping it going. But is the policy all it's cracked up to be? This week we speak to John Baker, a co-founder of the Equality Studies Centre at University College Dublin and one of the coordinators of Basic Income Ireland, about the logic and limits of Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts.    In sillier policy news, we're looking at why Slovakia has been regulating the speed of kids cycling on the pavement. And we're diving into Ukraine's massive corruption scandal: what exactly happened, and just how bad is it for Volodymyr Zelenskyy?    You can read interviews with the artists who've been receiving Ireland's Basic Income for the Arts here.   This podcast was brought to you in cooperation with Euranet Plus, the leading radio network for EU news. But it's contributions from listeners that truly make it all possible—we could not continue to make the show without you! If you like what we do, you can chip in to help us cover our production costs at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠patreon.com/europeanspodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ (in many different currencies), or you can gift a donation to a superfan. We'd also love it if you could tell two friends about this podcast. We think two feels like a reasonable number. This week's Inspiration Station recommendations: ‘Dopamine' by Robyn, ‘Choke Enough' by Oklou, ‘West End Girl' by Lily Allen and ‘La symphonie des éclairs' by Zaho de Sagazan.   Other resources for this episode    ‘The EU Parliament now has a right-wing majority' - Gulf Stream Blues (Dave Keating's newsletter), November 14, 2025 ‘Rage, panic, and a glimmer of hope in Ukraine as corruption scandal unfolds' - The Kyiv Independent, November 15, 2025 ‘No, there is no ‘speed limit' for pedestrians in Slovakia' - Euractiv, October 30, 2025 ‘Bratislava built under 4 km of cycle paths last year, leaving cyclists disappointed' - The Slovak Spectator, April 1, 2025 Produced by Morgan Childs Mixing and mastering by Wojciech Oleksiak Music by Jim Barne and Mariska Martina   YouTube | Bluesky | Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | Mastodon⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ | hello@europeanspodcast.com

Ontario Corn Fed Beef is among the first Canadian partners stepping into the Million Acre Challenge, a regenerative agriculture initiative kicked off with $7 million through the Canadian Alliance for Net-Zero Ag (CANZA). The program was highlighted during the GLOBE Food Leadership Summit, where RealAgriculture spoke with Ontario Corn Fed Beef’s John Baker about why... Read More

Time Artist Title Duration Album Year 0:00:00 Lisa LaRue – Interview Interview PT 1 Intro 19:41 0:19:40 Lisa LaRue The Invisible Horizon 3:33 Forged from Fire 2025 0:23:13 Lisa LaRue – Interview Pt 2 Lisa LaRue Tornado Alley Intro 1:13 2025 0:24:27 Lisa LaRue Tornado Alley (ft. John Baker, Alexandra Livshitz & Onur Çobanoğlu) 6:52 […]

The Pirates made a few coaching/front office moves this week. They brought in former Astros pitching coach to fill the role left vacant by Oscar Marin. Jim, DiNardo, & Tyler discuss why there is optimism with this move and how Bill Murphy is viewed and what he brings to the table in Pittsburgh. The Pirates also moved on from John Baker as what was described as a mutual decision. But, we also start the convo tonight with the news that Derek Shelton will become the new manager of the Minnesota Twins. Use Promo Code NS930 for 30% off your first order at https://www.defer.coffee Use Promo Code NS9 for 30% off your first order at https://www.gritily.com Use Promo Code NORTHSHORENINE for $20 off your first order at https://www.seatgeek.com LIKE and SUBSCRIBE with NOTIFICATIONS ON if you enjoyed the show! NS9 MERCH: https://northshorenine.myshopify.com ►Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/NorthShoreNine ►Website: https://www.northshorenine.com ►Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/northshorenine ►TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@northshorenine ►Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/northshorenine ►Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/northshorenine ►Discord: https://discord.gg/3HVYPg544m Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This hour Henry chats up about Be The Change MN Founder John Baker about their "Kicks and Coats Campaign", their "Winter Wonderland" at the Mall of America, he talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightingale from the Minnesota Star Tribune about the Derek Shelton hire, he talks Breeders Cup with Angela Hermann from Canterbury Park and we have Headlines.

In this episode of the Campus Technology Insider Podcast, Editor in Chief Rhea Kelly sits down with John Baker, CEO of D2L, to discuss the current state of the ed tech industry and the impact of AI on education. The conversation delves into how AI is being integrated into educational platforms to enhance both teaching and student experiences, the importance of responsible AI usage, and D2L's approach to AI innovation. Key topics also include faculty training, risk mitigation, and the future goals of AI in edtech. 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:27 Personal Anecdotes and Learning Joy 01:10 AI's Role in Education 02:48 Innovations in Learning Platforms 06:48 Responsible AI Integration 11:55 Future Goals and Industry Trends 18:47 Advice for Higher Education Institutions 23:08 Conclusion and Farewell Music: Mixkit Duration: 24 minutes Transcript (coming soon)

Drunk driving cases can leave you hurt and wondering where to begin. An experienced personal injury lawyer can make all the difference in your outcome.ABOUT COOPER HURLEY INJURY LAWYERSCooper Hurley Injury Lawyers helps those injured in car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks or other serious injury and wrongful death cases. Our Virginia-based firm is located in Norfolk, Virginia with client meeting locations in all of the cities of Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore.Our partners, John Cooper, Jim Hurley, Bill O'Mara, Griff O'Hanlon, and John Baker, have decades of experience and have secured millions for accident, TBI, railroad, slip and fall, and medical malpractice victims.Injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Hampton Roads? Get help now at 757-333-3333.Or, visit us online at: https://cooperhurley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachinjurylawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/CooperHurleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooper-hurley-injury-lawyers/

Summer's done, and now we're hurtling toward the darkest, coldest days of the year. So forgive us if we aren't feeling ourselves. It's as if an evil force has taken over our souls. ... Could this be what it feels like to be possessed? In the spirit of the season, this episode of "How We Heard It" explores the phenomenon of possession as portrayed in the movies. Your hosts - veteran entertainment journalists and horror-movie aficionados Wayne Bledsoe and Chuck Campbell - compare notes on one of the most lucrative subgenres in the film industry. (John Baker's along for the ride, too, though he doesn't like scary movies.) There are the old-school priest-and-holy-water possession movies popularized by "The Exorcist" franchise (well, at least the first and third installments), and subsequently everything from the "Conjuring/Annabelle/Nun" world to solo shots like "Late Night with the Devil," "Jennifer's Body" and "Immaculate." Then there are location-oriented hauntings and possessions, from "The Amityville Horror" and "The Shining" to "Evil Dead" and "Paranormal Activity." And, of course, curse-oriented movies like "The Ring," "The Grudge" and "Drag Me to Hell." And who can forget that creepy boy from "The Omen"? We've all felt like that kid from time to time.

In this exclusive episode of An Educated Guest, host Todd Zipper sits down with John Baker, the visionary Founder and CEO of D2L. John shares the remarkable 25-year journey of D2L, tracing its evolution from a student startup into a publicly traded global learning platform. The conversation explores the massive industry shift from simply managing content to building a "true perpetual learning platform" that serves K-12, higher education, and corporate clients. John argues that AI is the critical enabler—the final piece of the puzzle that will solve chronic issues like lack of personalization and high student failure rates, making models like competency-based education easier to implement than ever before. He provides a fascinating look at SkillsWave, discussing why employers are demanding stackable micro-credentials and why the future of education is less about the traditional degree and more about building skills for "more caring, more impactful work." John also addresses the challenge of AI-enabled cheating and offers a bold prediction for how personalization will redefine quality education in the next decade.Key Takeaways from this Episode:The Power of AI in the LMS: How D2L's generative AI tool, LUMI, is already transforming the faculty workflow by automating assignment and quiz creation, freeing up time for human mentorship.Competency-Based Education (CBE): Why CBE, long seen as theoretical, is now poised for mainstream adoption, thanks to AI simplifying the difficult work of mapping skills and creating personalized pathways.The Global Advantage: Insights into how D2L achieved market leadership in countries like Singapore and Canada by obsessing over client problems and incorporating local innovations into its global product.Building Enduring Companies: John's advice on how a relentless focus on solving the client's biggest problem—and treating change as a constant—is the only sustainable strategy in EdTech.About Our Guest:John Baker is the Founder and CEO of D2L and the Executive Chairman of SkillsWave. He successfully led D2L through its IPO and remains a driving force in its strategic direction. He is recognized globally for his expertise in learning science, technology, and the future of work.

Firm Partner Griffin O'Hanlon explains the nuances of car accident cases for folks who are active duty military and Cooper Hurley's experience with these cases.Learn more here: https://cooperhurley.com/blog/car-accidents-while-on-active-duty/ Got questions about your personal injury case? Contact the Car Crash Experts at (757) 333-3333 for help today!  ABOUT COOPER HURLEY INJURY LAWYERSCooper Hurley Injury Lawyers helps those injured in car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks or other serious injury and wrongful death cases. Our Virginia-based firm is located in Norfolk, Virginia with client meeting locations in all of the cities of Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore.Our partners, John Cooper, Jim Hurley, Bill O'Mara, Griff O'Hanlon, and John Baker, have decades of experience and have secured millions for accident, TBI, railroad, slip and fall, and medical malpractice victims.Injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Hampton Roads? Get help now at 757-333-3333.Or, visit us online at: https://cooperhurley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachinjurylawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/CooperHurleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooper-hurley-injury-lawyers/

They were supposed to do a straightforward episode about autumn songs, but this week the hosts of "How We Heard It" found themselves in lively debate from the get-go. When is fall? When the kids go back to school in August? Is it the autumnal equinox in September? Maybe when the leaves turn in October? Your host Chuck Campbell doesn't like much of anything about fall - colder, darker days make him gloomy, sleepy and unproductive. Yet his counterparts, Wayne Bledsoe and John Baker, are invigorated by the cooler days and natural beauty of the season. But at least Chuck - and John - embrace the excitement of football ... which Wayne adamantly rejects. And they're similarly separated by the music of the sport, from the school fight songs to the commercial songs that have been adopted by fans. Autumn music also include all those songs about September - generally the bittersweet kind about saying goodbye to summer (and summer flings) and moving on to some new adventure. And don't forget sweaters, cozy settings, ambivalent moods, hopefulness and hopelessness. As a season, fall sends a lot of mixed signals and it's hard to make sense of it. But here we are, and we just have to ride it out.

Tune in to hear from Partner Bill O'Mara about our August Case of the Month.  Our client, a Virginia Beach retiree, was riding as a passenger when the driver of another vehicle failed to yield, causing a collision. She was transported from the scene by ambulance and treated for multiple injuries, including a broken leg.Passengers are rarely found liable in car accidents, but cases can still become complex without experienced legal guidance. Once she gave us a call and found out her options, we put all our expertise to work to prove her case.Thanks to our team's expertise, our client's case was resolved for $300,000 following detailed preparation and negotiations. For a deeper look at how we helped our client, watch Partner Bill O'Mara's breakdown of the case.If you have been injured as a passenger, give us a call. Our consultations are always free, and you may have more options than you realize.ABOUT COOPER HURLEY INJURY LAWYERSCooper Hurley Injury Lawyers helps those injured in car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks or other serious injury and wrongful death cases. Our Virginia-based firm is located in Norfolk, Virginia with client meeting locations in all of the cities of Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore.Our partners, John Cooper, Jim Hurley, Bill O'Mara, Griff O'Hanlon, and John Baker, have decades of experience and have secured millions for accident, TBI, railroad, slip and fall, and medical malpractice victims.Injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Hampton Roads? Get help now at 757-333-3333.Or, visit us online at: https://cooperhurley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachinjurylawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/CooperHurleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooper-hurley-injury-lawyers/

Every year, Virginia Lawyers Weekly reports the top settlements in the state. By securing several top case results in Virginia last year, our legal team further cemented our reputation as one of the state's leading personal injury law firms. These life-changing results reflect our strategic approach to personal injury law and our unwavering dedication to ensuring each of our clients receives top-tier, personalized legal representation. This Case Result Story provides an inside look at one of our top cases, featured in VLW's report, where we helped a local service member receive the results he deserved.ABOUT COOPER HURLEY INJURY LAWYERSCooper Hurley Injury Lawyers helps those injured in car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks or other serious injury and wrongful death cases. Our Virginia-based firm is located in Norfolk, Virginia with client meeting locations in all of the cities of Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore.Our partners, John Cooper, Jim Hurley, Bill O'Mara, Griff O'Hanlon, and John Baker, have decades of experience and have secured millions for accident, TBI, railroad, slip and fall, and medical malpractice victims.Injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Hampton Roads? Get help now at 757-333-3333.Or, visit us online at: https://cooperhurley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachinjurylawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/CooperHurleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooper-hurley-injury-lawyers/

In this episode of After the Accident, we're joined by Partner Bill O'Mara for our Ask the Expert series. If you ride—or know someone who does—this episode is worth a listen. Bill breaks down some of the most common injuries motorcyclists face after an accident, what signs to watch for, and why getting the right care (and legal help) early matters.It's riding season in Hampton Roads, so whether you're on two wheels or behind the wheel of a car, tune in for a reminder to stay alert, look twice, and share the road safely.Learn more about motorcyclist injuries here: https://cooperhurley.com/virginia-injury/motorcycle-accident-lawyer/ABOUT COOPER HURLEY INJURY LAWYERSCooper Hurley Injury Lawyers helps those injured in car, truck, and motorcycle wrecks or other serious injury and wrongful death cases. Our Virginia-based firm is located in Norfolk, Virginia with client meeting locations in all of the cities of Hampton Roads and on the Eastern Shore.Our partners, John Cooper, Jim Hurley, Bill O'Mara, Griff O'Hanlon, and John Baker, have decades of experience and have secured millions for accident, TBI, railroad, slip and fall, and medical malpractice victims.Injured in a car, truck, or motorcycle accident in Hampton Roads? Get help now at 757-333-3333.Or, visit us online at: https://cooperhurley.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VirginiaBeachinjurylawyerTwitter: https://twitter.com/CooperHurleyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cooper-hurley-injury-lawyers/

What does it mean to truly treasure God's Word in a nation drifting toward spiritual lukewarmness? In this reflective episode, Jesse Cope challenges listeners to examine their relationship with Scripture and asks whether we genuinely appreciate the freedom to read the Bible without fear of persecution—a privilege denied to countless believers throughout history and in many parts of the world today.Diving into Revelation 5, Jesse emphasizes the unparalleled uniqueness of Jesus Christ, cautioning against any teaching that elevates other figures to His level. The discussion threads through John Quincy Adams' profound wisdom that "duty is ours, results are God's," offering a liberating framework for faithful living that focuses on obedience rather than outcomes. This perspective transforms how we approach both our spiritual walk and our responsibilities as citizens.The episode unveils surprising insights from Thomas Jefferson's writings about Christianity, challenging modern misconceptions about our founding fathers. "Had nothing been added to what flowed from Jesus' lips, the whole world would at this day have been Christian," Jefferson wrote, revealing a deep appreciation for Christ's teachings that rarely appears in contemporary education. These historical threads connect to powerful accounts of Medal of Honor recipients whose courage exemplifies the highest ideals of sacrifice, followed by sobering historical accounts of religious persecution that highlight the preciousness of religious liberty.As our culture increasingly distances itself from biblical foundations, Jesse encourages listeners to strengthen relationships between Christians and conservatives across all spheres of influence—from family and education to business and politics. The spiritual battle for America's soul continues in each generation, requiring intentional effort to uphold the principles that once defined our national character. Whether you're a longtime listener or newcomer to the American Soul Podcast, you'll find both challenge and encouragement in this thoughtful exploration of faith, freedom, and our collective heritage.Support the showThe American Soul Podcasthttps://www.buzzsprout.com/1791934/subscribe

Digital learning is undergoing a major shift. As businesses look to retain talent and equip employees for evolving roles, the demand for workforce upskilling is rising fast. A 2023 McKinsey Global Institute survey found that 87% of companies worldwide are either experiencing skill gaps or expect to within five years, posing risks to productivity and national competitiveness.What will it take to make learning more personal, relevant, and accessible, especially for mid-sized businesses that lack traditional training infrastructure?On this episode of DisruptED, host Ron Stefanski once again sits down with John Baker, founder and CEO of D2L and founder of SkillsWave, a new platform focused on workforce upskilling. Together, they explore what inspired Baker to launch a second venture and how SkillsWave is removing friction from the upskilling journey for businesses and learners alike.Key Highlights:Bridging Industry and Academia: SkillsWave connects employers and academic institutions to deliver personalized upskilling that helps workers advance their careers.Upskilling Without the Overhead: Small and mid-size businesses gain access to usage-based learning models without the need for costly internal training platforms.AI-Powered Career Matching: SkillsWave uses AI and curated marketplaces to align employee roles and goals with targeted academic programs and in-demand skills.John Baker is the founder, President, and CEO of D2L, a global leader in education technology, and also the founder and Executive Chairman of SkillsWave, focused on advancing workforce skills. With over 25 years of leadership in edtech and innovation, he has played key roles in shaping education and skills policy through advisory and board positions with organizations like the Business Council of Canada, Global Skills Opportunity, and SSHRC. Baker has also contributed to national initiatives such as the Government of Canada's Industry Strategy Council and served on multiple boards including Canada's National Ballet School and the University of Waterloo.

E-learning has evolved from a fringe innovation to a global necessity. As traditional classroom models struggle to keep pace with the demands of modern learners, platforms like D2L are leading the e-learning transformation. According to the World Economic Forum, over 1.5 billion learners were impacted by pandemic-related school closures, accelerating the shift to digital-first learning models. This transformation continues as institutions seek scalable, engaging, and accessible solutions for learners of all backgrounds.What does it take to design digital learning that feels personal, human, and deeply impactful, not just digitized?This episode of DisruptED, hosted by Ron Stefanski, features John Baker, founder and CEO of D2L. Together, they explore how a question John asked in college, “What problem can I solve that has the biggest impact?” sparked a 26-year journey in transforming global education. The conversation covers D2L's early mission, enduring market success, and how it continues to lead the e-learning transformation by empowering educators and learners around the world.Key Highlights:From Idea to Impact: John launched D2L in college with a mission to break barriers in learning. Today, it supports millions worldwide.Beyond Digitization: The future of e-learning lies not in replication but transformation—through AI, mastery-based learning, and real human connection.Driving Engagement: D2L's Creator+ enables student interactivity, instructor feedback, and design rooted in learning science to combat disengagement.John Baker is the founder and CEO of D2L, a global leader in learning management systems. A University of Waterloo systems engineering graduate, John started D2L in 1999 with a vision to make education more accessible and meaningful. Under his leadership, D2L has become a trusted partner to institutions worldwide. He is also the founder of SkillsWave, a venture focused on upskilling the modern workforce.

You don't get a second chance to make a first impression, so over the years music artists have relied on the visual cues of their album covers to help sell their product. Sexy photos, dramatic images, optical illusions, striking colors and eye-catching fonts have all been used to grab attention, titillate and intrigue. Album covers were vital in the vinyl heyday, but as consumers turned more and more to CDs and tapes, designers had to adapt to smaller canvases. And as the world migrated to digital consumption, an "album cover" became nothing more than a thumbnail image on your phone. Still, vinyl has rebounded to a degree and every music release, regardless of format, still has some kind of visual attachment to generate interest, so the "album cover" lives on. On this episode of "How We Heard It," veteran music critics Chuck Campbell and Wayne Bledsoe and musician/engineer John Baker guide you through the best and worst album covers, talking about the iconic art - plus their personal favorites - from the Beatles to today. They also bust up long-believed myths about some album covers, talk about banned covers and answer important questions like "whose butt is that?," "what's in his pocket?" and "why does she look insane?"

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Tom and Brennan had a great time chatting with John Baker about his life, God and how on earth he became a BOSTON sports fanatic. It's a great conversation so check it out and be encouraged at:Apple: https://apple.co/4c06c4ISpotify: https://bit.ly/4iDrVluShare with us! What encourages or challenges you from this episode? How has God impacted your life?Email us any questions or thoughts you have and/or share your story with us at thirdchair@newlife.church

Tom and Brennan had a great time chatting with John Baker about his life, God and how on earth he became a BOSTON sports fanatic. It's a great conversation so check it out and be encouraged at:Apple: https://apple.co/4c06c4ISpotify: https://bit.ly/4iDrVluShare with us! What encourages or challenges you from this episode? How has God impacted your life?Email us any questions or thoughts you have and/or share your story with us at thirdchair@newlife.church

Music is in a constant state of change, keeping it in line with shifts in popular culture overall as genres rise and fall in popularity and technology trends change how music is made and how we listen to it. They say change is good, and often that's the case, but veteran music critics Wayne Bledsoe and Chuck Campbell and their musician friend John Baker have been irritated and incensed by some of these changes - some of them were just temporary bumps in the road and some of them have been permanently irritating. On this week's "How We Heard It," the guys debate music trends that got under their skin and stayed there, including shifts in rock, pop, R&B, rap and country music as well as how music is produced on stage and in the studio. And a special note to today's performers: Please stop singing with dead people. It's just creepy.

All the time they tried their best, is this the kind of thanks they get? Veteran journalists Chuck Campbell and Wayne Bledsoe have made careers of keeping up with and analyzing music, and in this episode of "How We Heard It," they unload on the pitfalls - like slogging through terrible albums, dealing with pushback from disgruntled fans and shaking their heads at undeserving bands and singers who became improbably famous. Joined by their engineer/musician friend John Baker, the guys talk about the value, or lack of value, of negative reviews, the impact of technology like Auto-Tune on music, the celebrity deaths that hit the hardest and that godawful Kars4Kids jingle. But at the end of the day, they still love music, and they explain how nothing hits like hearing a great song for the first time.

Veteran entertainment writers (and friends) Chuck Campbell and Wayne Bledsoe and their engineer/musician friend John Baker love a good laugh. So on this episode of "How We Heard It," they check off a list of the best comedians in the business these days. From the cleanest of the clean to the ones who constantly teeter on the line of getting cancelled, these comedians have all found their niches. In addition to sharing some of their favorite jokes by these celebrities, Chuck and Wayne talk about behind the scenes dirt, share the struggles they've had interviewing comedians and zero in on a couple of comics they just don't like. And of course Wayne dusts off the memories of comedians who are no longer with us. Wayne is gonna Wayne, after all.

Monday's episode was our 2025 tax show, as we welcomed Founder/President John E. Baker and Manager Janie Hill of Kingdom Tax Services, LLC. We talked about the new changes in tax law, and things for seniors, young people and families in particular to look out for this year.

This hour Henry is joined in studio by John Baker from Be The Change MN as they discuss this year's Winter Wonderland and coat campaign, he chats up Fox 9 News Anchor Kelsey Carlson, and we have "Bite of the Night."