Podcast appearances and mentions of John Gleeson

As a young prosecutor, John Gleeson was part of a two-lawyer team that prosecuted mob boss John Gotti. That seven-month trial resulted in 1987 in an acquittal, and one of the jurors was later convicted for taking a bribe from John Gotti's underboss. Five years later Gleeson was the lead prosecutor in the successful prosecution of Gotti, who was convicted of five murders and numerous other crimes and sentenced to life in prison. Gleeson then took the bench, where he witnessed firsthand the impact of mandatory minimum sentencing. In this compelling episode, Judge Gleeson joins host Vince Citro to discuss his journey from prosecutor to federal judge, sharing how his time on the bench transformed his perspective on justice. He recounts the case of Francois Holloway, whose 57-year sentence was reduced through Gleeson's efforts while on the bench. This experience inspired Gleeson to create the Holloway Project, a pro bono initiative that seeks sentence reductions for inmates serving excessive sentences, focusing on those who have demonstrated personal growth and reform.  As of the time of this podcast, the Holloway Project at Debevoise had obtained sentence reductions for 61 clients, and the average reduction is more than 39 years.  

In a rare interview, John Gleeson, the former Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York, shares his experiences as a prosecutor in the government's 1986 and 1992 cases against Gambino crime family boss John Gotti. Sitting down with co-hosts Dutch and Giovanni, Gleeson gives listeners a behind-the-scenes look into how he and the government crafted the case against Gotti and his co-defendants, why they risked indicting him after losing the first trial and how Gleeson secured his star witness, Salvatore “Sammy the Bull” Gravano.   About John Gleeson: John Gleeson is a practicing American attorney and former federal judge of 22 years. Prior to his judgeship, he was an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York where he tried infamous Mafia boss John Gotti. In August of 2022, Gleeson was appointed to the United States Sentencing Commission by President Joseph R. Biden. Today, Gleeson continues to practice law in New York State.   Buy John Gleeson's book “The Gotti Wars”  Produced by The Mob Museum. Season One of Inside the Life is presented by Levy Online and Levy Production Group. To watch episodes of this podcast, visit YouTube For behind-the-scenes photos, merchandise and exclusive content, visit insidethelife.org For more on the Museum visit themobmuseum.org  

One of golf's prestigious amateur golf tournaments will take place in Clare early next month. Lahinch Golf Club will host the Arnold Palmer Cup between the 5th and 7th of July. The Arnold Palmer Cup pits the top university/college golfers from the United States against the best collegiate golfers from around the world. To get an update on the preparations and the excitement building for the event, Alan Morrissey spoke with John Gleeson, the Chairperson of Lahinch Golf Club. The event is free of charge. Picture(c): www.arnoldpalmercup.com

#updateai #customersuccess #saas #business John Gleeson, the founder of Success Venture Partners joins Josh Schachter, founder of UpdateAI to share his startup investment thesis, the need to deeply understand customers and the potential for software to enter underserved spaces. The conversation also delves into the future of technology, job prospects, and the excitement around AI advancements. Timestamps 0:00 - Preview, Intros & Leading an Ice Hockey team 9:15 - Playing with the winning team 15:02 - Creating a venture firm for post-logo entrepreneur support 20:10 - Investment thesis 24:44 - Investing in Loamy 30:25 - CS Meetup 35:20 - The future of work with AI ______________

HHSC CLASSIC!! On the Eve of his book drop "The Gotti Wars"  Federal Prosecutor ,Federal Judge ,Attorney and now Author John Gleeson joins "The Happy Hour". John was the prosecutor that cut the deal with Sammy "The Bull" Gravano and put away The Gambino crime family boss, John Gotti.This book goes into deep detail about the multiple trials that the "Teflon Don" would stand.  He would be cleared of all charges in the 1st trial and end up behind bars with the help of his underboss Sammy "The Bull" in the second.The story of the fall of the mafia has never been told like this from the man that presented the states case. John had to fight off juror intimidation ,bribery, and contracts on his own head  If you are a fan of true crime ,The Mafia ,John Gotti ,American history or the justice system........ THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ!!!!!!!!!Get a copy of this book from Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Gotti-Wars-Americas-Notorious-Mobster/dp/1982186925/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EJHICVQB2KM1&keywords=the+gotti+wars&qid=1651542439&sprefix=the+gotti%2Caps%2C901&sr=8-1This episode was recorded live on the network infront of Happy Hour V.I.P.sIf you want to be part of the live tapingsfollow us on Twitchhttps://m.twitch.tv/thehappyhourscorwww.TheHappyHourSocialClub.comThis episode was brought to you byLiquid I.V.WOW..... Yellow Cherry!!!!!! https://glnk.io/koyv/kinghap*PROMO CODE KINGHAPSaves you 25%

 Jane Alexander is an actress, author, and former Chairperson of the National Endowment of the Arts. In 1969, Jane received a Tony Award for her performance as Eleanor Bachman in the Broadway production of The Great White Hope. Jane received her first Emmy nomination for her role as Eleanor Roosevelt in Eleanor and Franklin. Over her career, she has received two Primetime Emmy Awards—as well as nominations for eight Tony Awards, four Academy Awards, and three Golden Globe Awards—and was inducted into the American Theater Hall of Fame in 1994. Today, Jane is involved in conservation efforts and has served on the boards of the Wildlife Conservation Society, the National Audubon Society, and Project Greenhope, among others. She is the author of Wild Things, Wild Places and Command Performance. Today, you'll hear Jane discuss how she grew up loving the beauty of the land while living in Massachusetts. She shares how watching a ballet performance for the first time sparked her love for theater and the performing arts. She outlines her process for inhabiting a character or a role and describes how she studied her role as Eleanor Roosevelt in Eleanor and Franklin. Jane also highlights what it's like to be an understudy, details her experience serving as the chairperson of the National Endowment of the Arts, and offers advice to young people about pursuing their passion. “The whole business of exploration—which caught me as a child in the outside world, exploring the sunken garden—transitioned to the exploration of the mind and the human body in acting.” - Jane Alexander This week on Kathy Sullivan Explores: ●     Jane's background and early years in Massachusetts●     How Jane's parents reacted to her pursuit of theater as a career●     Her studies in mathematics and computer programming●     Her time at the University of Edinburgh and performances as Ophelia in Hamlet and as Nora in The Plough and the Stars●     What it was like to hang out with Dudley Moore and John Gleeson as university students●     Jane's experience as an understudy and what stand-ins do when they're not performing●     Her first leading roles and focus on the classics●     Jane's process for inhabiting a role or character●     Why Jane declined to be part of The Actors Studio●     How Jane played Eleanor Roosevelt in Eleanor and Franklin ●     Handling negative receptions of performances●     Jane's service as the chairperson of the National Endowment of the Arts●     Today's public support for the arts and Jane's work in conservation Our Favorite Quotes: ●     “Art is part of everybody's persona and privilege.” - Jane Alexander●     “We are put on this Earth to witness and experience all the joy that we can give to each other—that includes the things that grow and live.” - Jane Alexander Connect with Jane Alexander: ●     Jane Alexander Website●     Book: Command Performance: An Actress In The Theater Of Politics●     Book: Wild Things, Wild Places: Adventurous Tales of Wildlife and Conservation on Planet Earth●     Jane Alexander on Twitter Spaceship Not Required I'm Kathy Sullivan, the only person to have walked in space and gone to the deepest point in the ocean. I'm an explorer, and that doesn't always have to involve going to some remote or exotic place. It simply requires a commitment to put curiosity into action. In this podcast, you can explore, reflecting on lessons learned from life so far and from my brilliant and ever-inquisitive guests. We explore together in this very moment from right where you are--spaceship not required. Welcome to Kathy Sullivan Explores. Visit my website at kathysullivanexplores.com to sign up for seven astronaut tips to improving your life on earth and be the first to discover future episodes and learn about more exciting adventures ahead! Don't forget to leave a rating and review wherever you get your podcasts! Spotify I Stitcher I Apple Podcasts I iHeart Radio I TuneIn I Google I Amazon Music.

Today on the show we have John Gleeson, founder of Success Venture Partners.In this episode, John shares his journey from being a VP of Customer Success to embracing a role as a dedicated investor. John reveals how his fund aids startups at various phases, serving as a valuable resource for early-stage founders. By offering customer success insights and assistance with recruitment, Success Venture Partners nurtures the growth of these startups. We then dove into how John evaluates the startups he invests in and the key aspects he looks for in founders.As usual, we're excited to hear what you think of this episode, and if you have any feedback, we would love to hear from you.Disclaimer: The information provided on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only. The statements made by our guest represent their own viewpoints – not those of Churn FM. The information provided and discussed does not constitute financial, legal, or other professional advice. Any investment decisions you make should be based on your own due diligence and in consultation with a licensed financial professional. We disclaim any liability for investment decisions based upon the content of this podcast.

John Duggan joined Joe Molloy from Prestbury Park after another good day for the Irish at the Cheltenham Festival. He also spoke to Willie Mullins, John Gleeson, and Robbie Keane. Our Cheltenham coverage is brought to you by Boylesports. Epic Offers On Every Race Every day of Cheltenham. 18+ Gamble Responsibly. See GamblingCare.ie 

https://fellow.app/supermanagers/john-gleeson-motive-a-compass-is-better-than-a-roadmap-becoming-a-manager-of-managers/ When an organization is experiencing hyper growth, it can be difficult to remain aligned. That's why having a north star is crucial in guiding the team in the right direction. John Gleeson is the Vice President of Customer Success at Motive (formerly KeepTruckin). John joined Motive when there was only 50 employees. Today, there are over 3,000 people. In episode #121, John shared his insights on leveraging data to ask better questions, his philosophy of understanding the why behind decisions, and the importance of building context org-wide. Tune in to hear all about John's leadership journey and the lessons learned along the way! . . . Like this episode? Be sure to leave a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review and share the podcast with your colleagues.

With the news that An Bord Pleanála has granted planning permission for a new film studio complex here in Co Wexford which could eventually employ up to 30 people we spoke to one of the backers of the project film financier John Gleeson and Senator Malcolm Byrne

In this episode of Personally Speaking, Msgr. Jim Lisante is joined by John Gleeson. John has had distinguished careers as a federal prosecutor, federal judge, and practicing defense attorney. John Gleeson's latest book is called, “The Gotti Wars: Taking Down America's Most Notorious Mobster”, a chronicle of good triumphing over evil.Support the show

John Gotti was the boss of the Gambino Crime Family in New York City and one of America's most notorious mobsters. Nicknamed “The Teflon Don” for his ability to beat criminal charges, Gotti became a celebrity mob boss and was no stranger to law enforcement. Gotti's reign was put to an end by convictions obtained by John Gleeson, a former federal prosecutor, and Gotti's conviction and others that followed eventually led to the takedown of La Cosa Nostra in New York City.Decades later, now-Judge Gleeson memorialized how he obtained Gotti's conviction in his new book entitled, “The Gotti Wars: Taking Down America's Most Notorious Mobster.” Former Lawfare associate editor Bryce Klehm sat down with Judge Gleeson. They discussed how Gleeson became involved in one of the biggest mafia cases in the history of United States jurisprudence, conflicts between the prosecution and the FBI, and how underboss “Sammy The Bull” Gravano became an informant to take down the rest of the mob.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

John Gotti was the first celebrity crime boss. His ability to beat criminal charges inspired one of his nicknames: “The Teflon Don.” John Gleeson was an Assistant US Attorney in Brooklyn who failed to successfully prosecute Gotti in 1987 on federal racketeering prosecutions. But Gleeson successfully led the investigation and prosecution of Gotti five years later. On this episode of Watching America, Gleeson talks about his new book detailing his years fighting the Gambino crime family, “The Gotti Wars: Taking Down America's Most Notorious Mobster.”

John Gleeson continues his look into "The Gotti Wars"; then, in this encore presentation, Lucas Miles addresses some challenging topics in theology, politics, and culture with his sharply-focused book, "The Christian Left." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Gleeson stops by the studio to discuss his revealing new book, "The Gotti Wars: Taking Down America's Most Notorious Mobster," with insights only Gleeson, the young prosecutor on the case at the time, can provide. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Gleeson was lead counsel in the successful racketeering-murder trials of John Gotti and Vic Orena, which he talks about with Trey Elling, as detailed in the new book, THE GOTTI WARS: TAKING DOWN AMERICA'S MOST NOTORIOUS MOBSTER. Topics include: The allure of working for the Eastern District of New York in the mid-1980s (1:28) How he became involved in the first Gotti case (3:15) Why his office didn't get along with the FBI's Gambino squad (6:42) Gotti's 'allure' in person (10:15) The special treatment Gotti received, despite being a defendant (13:17) Losing that first trial (15:24) The massive evidence obtained by bugging an apartment about the Ravenite club in Little Italy (18:57) How Gleeson took the lead on the second case (22:08) Nearly losing the case to the Southern District of NY (23:40) What they charged Gotti with (24:51) Using the bugged recordings to keep the defendants in detention (26:00) Getting two attorneys removed from Gotti's legal team (27:38) His initial response when learning Sammy "The Bull" Gravano wanted to flip on Gotti (30:10) Meeting with Sammy The Bull about flipping for the first time (31:44) Having to keep this a secret from his bosses (33:24) Learning from Sammy why they lost that first Gotti case (34:49) What worried Gleeson, leading into the second Gotti trial (35:45) Whether Gotti putting a contract out on his head during the trial worried Gleeson (37:44) Earning 'guilty' verdicts the second time around (39:06) His emotional response when finding out Gotti had died in the early 2000s (40:50)

John Gleeson is the VP of Customer Success at Motive.  He also runs the Customer Success meetup in San Francisco, so it's no surprise that he's extremely passionate about building meaningful relationships.  In this episode of Hands On, John shares some of the lessons that have presented themselves throughout his varied life experience and how he's applied those learnings to building teams, communities and larger group organizations.  Join us and get to know John's open attitude towards growth and how he paid for his MBA by creating a hockey school for adults.Hands On gives listeners an authentic look at how startup leaders drive success, growth and strategy.  The conversations are relaxed and sincere, offering an invaluable glimpse of what's 'under the hood' – and what it takes to excel in spaces that tend to be uncharted.  In each episode, our esteemed guests speak freely about the challenges, breakthroughs and lessons learned that have shaped their growth both personally and professionally.  Like picking something up and examining it from all angles, with Hands On we look closely at what it takes to build companies, careers and relationships.   Episode resources:Get in touch with John Gleeson on Twitter and LinkedinSF Customer Success MeetupMotiveFollow Index Ventures on Linkedin, Twitter and TikTokThank you for listening to Hands On, brought to you by Index Ventures.  Don't hesitate to follow our hosts Molly and Bryan on social media to know more about them.  If you enjoyed this show, please like, share and leave a review to help us reach new audiences! This show is produced by StudioPod Media in San Francisco.  Our Producer is Justin Berardi and Nicole Genova is the Show Coordinator.  Editing and music provided by nodalab.

John Gleeson on Breaking it Down with Frank MacKay - The Gotti Wars by Frank MacKay

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Guests: Jay Wasley (1:52:51), John Gleeson (2:216:20), Caleb McEwen (2:26:21). The KQ Morning Show - Originally aired on May 18, 2022 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

May 18th - Mark Stross, Kelly Carlin, John Gleeson

Stamford Firefighter Chad Titus was on to talk about his trip to the White House, to receive the Medal of Valor. Chad and two other firefighters, John Colandro and Michael Rosero, rescued people from a truck that fell through the ice in 2021. (0:00) Dennis Mannion talked about his time in Vietnam, including participation in one of the bloodiest battles of that war. Dennis was candid about the reception he and other veterans were treated to upon returning from war, and how the community can help make sure veterans are remembered for their sacrifices at some upcoming events. (17:17) Dumb Ass News - The hometown of Johnny Cash is in the news, because a water tower is leaking from a bullet hole. The shot wound up hitting the crotch area of a Johnny Cash outline, making it look like he's urinating all over. (34:32) John Gleeson was part of the team that eventually brought down John Gotti. He was on to talk about the process, and why his celebrity made the process so difficult. (45:59) Image Credit: REUTERS

Judge John Gleeson who is the Author of Gotti Wars joins Tom on the Armchair MBA. They discuss the strategy used to put away one of the most notorious gangsters since Alphonse Capone. Check out the Gotti Wars book here: https://amzn.to/3w2oGwU Our NEW Merch Store: https://bit.ly/39x7wji

 Former Attorney and U.S. District Judge John Gleeson joined Rich to discuss his new book 'The Gotti Wars." A look into how Gleeson took down one of the most famous mob bosses in American history. 

Zeoli Show Hour 3:  In the third hour of the Zeoli Show, Rich was joined by former prosecutor John Gleeson on his new book "The Gotti Wars." An in-depth look into how they brought John Gotti to justice and brought down the mob. Rich was also joined by candidate for Senate Dr. Oz to discuss the effect of the Trump endorsement on early primaries in Ohio and Indiana, he also addressed his views on Roe v. Wade that have been circulating social media pages.  8:04- Former Attorney and U.S. District Judge John Gleeson joined Rich to discuss his new book 'The Gotti Wars." A look into how Gleeson took down one of the most famous mob bosses in American history.  8:20-NEWS 8:35-Candidate for Senate Dr. Oz joined Rich discussing the early success Trump endorsed candidates, like Oz, had in the first primaries in Ohio and Indiana and how it could spell success for him in Pennsylvania. He also addressed the viral video going around on Twitter on his views of the Alabama abortion bill. 

On Episode 56, John Gleeson is a former federal judge and assistant US Attorney in the Eastern District of New York. He led two unsuccessful prosecutions of Gambino boss John Gotti eventually finding a way to bring the Dapper Don down with a successful prosecution. I spoke with him about his life, his work as a prosecutor and on the bench plus the inner workings of the prosecution. We also discuss his brand new book, on sale now. I urge you to go buy his brand new book "The Gotti Wars" : Taking Down America's Most Notorious Mobster Here's a link to buy : https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Gotti-Wars/John-Gleeson/9781982186920 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE give us a follow on socials!  FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7  Check out our present sponsor BetterHelp... get help with online therapy now: www.betterhelp.com/sitdown for 10 percent off DO YOU WANNA ADVERTISE ON THE SHOW? Contact sales@advertisecast.com to advertise on The Sit Down Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 56, John Gleeson is a former federal judge and assistant US Attorney in the Eastern District of New York. He led two unsuccessful prosecutions of Gambino boss John Gotti eventually finding a way to bring the Dapper Don down with a successful prosecution. I spoke with him about his life, his work as a prosecutor and on the bench plus the inner workings of the prosecution. We also discuss his brand new book, on sale now. I urge you to go buy his brand new book "The Gotti Wars" : Taking Down America's Most Notorious Mobster Here's a link to buy : https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Gotti-Wars/John-Gleeson/9781982186920 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- PLEASE give us a follow on socials! FOLLOW US ON YOUTUBE and please subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMYV0eyKQFhNZwLXpx7I0Ng FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: @thesitdown7

On the Eve of his book drop "The Gotti Wars"  Federal Prosecutor ,Federal Judge ,Attorney and now Author John Gleeson joins "The Happy Hour". John was the prosecutor that cut the deal with Sammy "The Bull" Gravano and put away The Gambino crime family boss, John Gotti.This book goes into deep detail about the multiple trials that the "Teflon Don" would stand.  He would be cleared of all charges in the 1st trial and end up behind bars with the help of his underboss Sammy "The Bull" in the second.The story of the fall of the mafia has never been told like this from the man that presented the states case. John had to fight off juror intimidation ,bribery, and contracts on his own head  If you are a fan of true crime ,The Mafia ,John Gotti ,American history or the justice system........ THIS BOOK IS A MUST READ!!!!!!!!!Get a copy of this book from Amazonhttps://www.amazon.com/Gotti-Wars-Americas-Notorious-Mobster/dp/1982186925/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1EJHICVQB2KM1&keywords=the+gotti+wars&qid=1651542439&sprefix=the+gotti%2Caps%2C901&sr=8-1This episode was recorded live on the network infront of Happy Hour V.I.P.sIf you want to be part of the live tapingsfollow us on Twitchhttps://m.twitch.tv/thehappyhourscorwww.TheHappyHourSocialClub.comThis episode was brought to you byLiquid I.V.WOW..... Yellow Cherry!!!!!! https://glnk.io/koyv/kinghap*PROMO CODE KINGHAPSaves you 25%ALSO,THE CHILI SLEEP SYSTEM!"THIS IS A GAME CHANGER"https://trk.chilisleep.com/aff_c?offer_id=2&aff_id=1934Promo code KINGHAPwill save you 20% off any sleep system!MLO SNEAKERS!!!Look like a MILLION Dollars and spend well under $100.HUGE SALE RIGHT NOW!!!!!https://mlo.shoes/#KINGHAPPromo code KINGHAPWill always save you 10%

John Gleeson has done it all. He's been a federal prosecutor. A federal judge. And now he's a criminal defense lawyer. Having seen the injustices in the criminal justice system, Gleeson started the Holloway project in which he and a team of lawyers are trying to free defendants who have been crushed by the system and minimum mandatory sentences. In fact, Holloway himself was a defendant that Gleeson sentenced when he was a judge. Gleeson and David Oscar Markus discuss this project, prosecuting John Gotti (who was represented by Albert Krieger), presiding over the Wolf of Wall Street case, and other fascinating stories.

This week's Technado featured Storj COO John Gleeson, who talked all about their Zero Trust decentralized cloud object storage service. In the ‘What Grinds My Gears' segment, he discussed how the term Zero Trust is often misused. In the news, the team covered the impressive new WireGuardNT, the new ability for Windows admins to block external devices with layered group policy, the latest on the ElasticSearch saga, Zoom settling with California over privacy concerns, and Google swapping Bluetooth for NFC in their Titan Security Keys. Finally, in ‘That Makes No Sense,' they discussed the legitimacy of a new way to secure your phone from hackers.

This week's Technado featured Storj COO John Gleeson, who talked all about their Zero Trust decentralized cloud object storage service. In the ‘What Grinds My Gears' segment, he discussed how the term Zero Trust is often misused. In the news, the team covered the impressive new WireGuardNT, the new ability for Windows admins to block external devices with layered group policy, the latest on the ElasticSearch saga, Zoom settling with California over privacy concerns, and Google swapping Bluetooth for NFC in their Titan Security Keys. Finally, in ‘That Makes No Sense,' they discussed the legitimacy of a new way to secure your phone from hackers.

Host Derek E. Silva joins John Gleeson, COO of Storj Labs, a decentralized cloud storage provider. A great conversation on how developers can strengthen privacy and security, why data is worth protecting, and the future of the Internet.

John Gleeson from Waterford based company Radius Technologies, who specialise in cyber security, explains to Damien the impact of the possible release of sensitive patient data following the HSE cyber attack.

As a federal judge, John Gleeson would have to impose decadeslong sentences for certain crimes. Now, he's on a mission to undo some of those same sentences. We talk to the WSJ's Corinne Ramey, Gleeson and one man who's been freed by Gleeson's strategy.

The first half is about moving back home with your parents after living on your own, the second half is about long-distance relationships and love. Fast forward if the second topic is more interesting to you. My favorite Irishman, John Gleeson, is filling in for Katey this week. Get in touch! Instagram @adamgavin @katey_hannaby Website anchor.fm/millennialism www.adamgavin.com/contact --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/millennialism/message

Long-suffering federal judge Emmet Sullivan is still presiding over the Michael Flynn case, which isn’t yet dismissed. The DC Circuit declined to force him to promptly dismiss the case and is allowing him to hear arguments about whether he should do so, and retired judge John Gleeson has filed his friend of the court brief arguing that Judge Sullivan should deny the Justice Department’s motion — unopposed by the defendant — to dismiss the false statements charge to which he had already pleaded guilty. Gleeson made a very persuasive argument, but Ken still thinks it’s a problem for a judge, who is supposed to be a neutral party, to push prosecution forward against the executive’s wishes. Part of Gleeson’s argument in the brief is this: “There is clear evidence that this motion reflects a corrupt and politically motivated favor unworthy of our justice system. In the face of all this, the Government makes little effort to refute (or even address) the evidence exposing its abuses—and the arguments it does advance only further undermine its position. Instead, the Government invokes a parade of false formalities that would reduce this Court to a rubber stamp. The Government’s motion should therefore be denied.” Josh and Ken discuss whether this is a parallel to some of the opinions Chief Justice John Roberts wrote recently about how the executive branch has expansive powers and broad discretion to use those powers but it must tell the court the truth about how and why it’s using those powers. Ken says this is a slightly different situation because this issue isn’t about administrative law, changing regulations from one thing to another, and this is different because it deals with the balance of powers between the judicial and executive branches. We still have a fundamental problem here that our system wasn’t set up to handle. So where does that leave us? Also, if you’re under criminal indictment, is it okay to go on TV as long as you don’t talk about the specific things you’re under indictment for? (*insert sound of Ken yelling NOOO*) Plus: the inspector general at the Department of Justice is looking into claims that DOJ pushed for a lighter sentence for Roger Stone for political reason, and is it legal for Roger Stone to basically say there ought to be a revolution if Donald Trump loses the November election? It appears the DOJ is also investigating whether John Bolton broke the law in disclosing classified information in his book.

In 2018, Irish author Sally Rooney published her second novel, Normal People. It quickly became an international bestseller and Rooney was hailed as the first great millennial novelist for her stories of love and late capitalism. In April this year, Hulu and BBC released a 12-episode TV series based on the novel. The story follows the relationship between Marianne Sheridan (Daisy Edgar-Jones) and Connell Waldron (Paul Mescal), as they navigate adulthood from their final days in secondary school to their undergraduate years in Trinity College. It is a beautiful look at two highly intelligent but socially complex people who are constantly mislabeled and misunderstood by everyone around them except each other.It can be hard to capture the words and feelings of a book into a visual and emotional piece of film, but this show really does. Sensual, tender, and intimate, it gently clutches your heart and makes you remember what it means to feel the complexities of love. Quiet and subtle, Normal People is simply a beautiful piece told perfectly by two brilliant young actors.I watched the entire show last week and I have not been able to think about anything else since. So, I asked my friends, Katey Hannaby and John Gleeson to join me here today to discuss this beautiful coming-of-age story and what it taught us about love and relationships. We compare and contrast the themes of Normal People with our own lives, experiences, trials and tribulations.Please let me know what you thought about the show by sending me an email at hello@adamgavin.com or DM me on Instagram @adamgavin.LinksNormal People by Sally RooneyNormal People TrailerAdam Gavinwww.adamgavin.comInstagram @adamgavinhello@adamgavin.comMillennialismApple Podcasts ｜Spotify ｜ Google Podcasts｜ Download

The political persecution of General Michael Flynn continues on. I wish I could report to you today that the Appellate Court judges or the District Court judge have dismissed the case against General Flynn and apologized to him for the injustice he has suffered. That is not possible yet. I do have a new development in the case to share with you though. Sidney Powell had to respond again yesterday detailing why the case should be dismissed and additionally, why John Gleeson’s motion was a smear job against Flynn. This “extraordinary case” is really a zombie case against Flynn. The case against General Flynn is dead by facts and law, but the partisans keeps animating it to punish President Trump and to serve as a warning to anyone who supports Trump. MENTIONED https://saraacarter.com/powell-files-stunning-motion-against-gleeson-its-a-wrap-up-smear-against-flynn/ https://www.foxnews.com/opinion/michael-flynn-guilty-plea-gregg-jarrett https://www.sidneypowell.com/s/June-17-2020-Flynn-Opposition-to-Amicus-Gleeson.pdf https://www.sidneypowell.com/the-michael-t-flynn-case https://www.amazon.com/Field-Fight-Global-Against-Radical/dp/1250131626 ----- You can also watch this episode on Gayle's YouTube Channel: youtube.com/gayletrotterrightindc Follow Gayle Trotter-- WEBSITE: gayletrotter.com TWITTER: twitter.com/gayletrotter FACEBOOK: www.facebook.com/gayle.s.trotter INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/gayle_trotter/ Support: www.patreon.com/gayletrotter Voice-Over Artist: Rick Regan voice123.com/rickregan/

Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: Hundreds of former federal prosecutors call for an investigation into Attorney General Bill Barr. And Trump plans a rally in Tusla to gloat over the bodies of those killed by white supremacists. Meanwhile, Joe Biden says he wants to give more money to the police. The man is on a mission to prove there’s no problem that can’t be solved with small business tax credits. And lastly: Black Lives Matter wins massively in new public opinion polls. Anybody still crying over some fallen statues is deeply out of touch with the rest of the country. THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW: Veteran Prosecutors Blast Barr So much for law and order. Donald Trump’s campaign for permanent Republican Party rule keeps hitting one snag after another. Even the feds are getting – sorry -- fed up. Yesterday more than twelve hundred former Justice Department workers demanded an investigation of Attorney General Bill Barr, Trump’s authoritarian enabler. According to the Washington Post, the dissenters sent a letter to DOJ Inspector General Michael Horowitz. They expressed deep concern about Barr’s role in ordering a violent assault on peaceful protesters last week in Lafayette Square near the White House. The signatories are career prosecutors, managers, and lawyers from both parties. Separately, former federal judge John Gleeson, who was appointed to oversee the case against disgraced Pentagon intelligence chief Michael Flynn, filed court papers calling out Trump and the DOJ for brazen corruption. Flynn had already admitted lying to the FBI over his contacts with foreign powers. But Trump and Barr came to his rescue. Gleeson called the case against Flynn was straightforward aid said his attemped exoneration was a gross abuse of prosecutorial power. Barr recently boasted that history is written by the winners. I wonder if he feels so confident now? Trump yesterday held another photo op, this time with black supporters who praised him up and down. He said that under no circumstances would he rename US military bases dedicated to the Confederacy. His campaign also announced its next big event. On June 19th Trump will hold a rally in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The timing and location are provocative. Ninety- nine years ago this month, Tulsa was the location of one of the worst racially motivated massacres in US history. And next Friday will be Juneteenth, the annual holiday commemorating black emancipation. Also yeseterday: George Floyd’s brother testified before the House Judiciary Committee. Philonise (Phi-LOW-niss) Floyd said QUOTE they lynched my brother... he didn’t deserve to die over twenty dollars... Make it stop. ENDQUOTE. The Minneapolis Police Department, whose officers killed George Floyd, said it was ending contract negotiations with the city. Local officials want to start from scratch. But leaders in neighboring Saint Paul are reportedly not on board. In Louisville, Kentucky, police finally released an autoposy report for Breonna Taylor, shot by cops in her home three months ago. The four-page report was mostly blank. It said she sustained no injuries, though she was shot at least eight times. All three officers involved remain on the job. In San Francisco, police told the transit agency to QUOTE lose our number ENDQUOTE after the agency said it would no longer ferry cops to protests. In New York, conditions in jails where protesters have been sent are reportedly abysmal, with people denied water and masks to protect from coronavirus. And in Arizona, migrants in federal custody were ordered to clean a private prison where COVID-19 has spread out of control. Inmates are pleading for protective gear and fear for their lives. There you go: that’s what law and order means in America today. Biden: Fund The Police! With nearly three thousand protests growing around the world, the presumptive Democratic nominee for President, Joe Biden, yesterday made his most extensive statement on police brutality. It was not what protesters hoped to hear. It was, however, perfectly in line with Biden’s message that nothing will fundamentally change if he wins the White House. In a column for USA Today, Biden called for an extra three hundred million dollars in federal funding to QUOTE reinvigorate community policing in our country. Every single police department should have the money it needs to institute real reforms ENDQUOTE. Got that? With at least ten thousand Americans arrested over the past two weeks for exercising their First Amendment rights – and many times that number still out on the streets chanting defund the police – Biden wants to throw more money at the cops. He advocated several other no- brainer reforms such as banning chokeholds and a national use of force standard. But the protests have raised the bar for policy proposals, and Biden came up short. He even worked in a mention of tax credits for small business. Also in election news, the Associated Press called the Georgia Democratic primary for US Senate in favor of Jon Ossoff. Yesterday’s vote was marked by absurdly long lines, machine malfunctions, missing poll workers and other forms of voter suppression. If the AP’s call proves accurate, Ossoff, a former journalist, will challenge first-term Republican Senator David Perdue in November. Even Perdue called yesterday’s election a meltdown. But he and his fellow Republicans have their own reasons for casting doubt on the results. If people think their votes don’t count, they won’t bother. Georgia was of course only the latest state to go sideways on election day. Per NBC News, experts are warning that Americans won’t know who won the presidency on election night come November. Michigan and Pennsylvania in particular are expected to have problems with a big wave of mail-in ballots. The delays, NBC warned, could be used to undermine confidence in the outcome. Gee, who might benefit from that? BLM Winning Public Opinion Amid all this apparent chaos, there is plenty of hopeful news to be found. Polls show a dramatic shift in public opinion in favor of Black Lives Matter protesters and away from the instituions of racist policing. Online opinion research cited by the New York Times shows Americans favor the protesters by a twenty-eight point margin. Just a couple of weeks ago, that margin was only seventeen percent. Other polling sources show declining trust in the police and increased understanding of the discrimination faced by African-Americans. The Times concluded that Trump’s inflamatory Tweets on this issue may be counterproductive. This rapid shift in opinion may be permanent, because it jibes with long-term trends. Monuments to racism and oppression continue to fall. Protesters in Saint Paul, Minnesota, pulled down a statue of Christopher Columbus. Afterward, members of the American Indian Movement chanted and drummed in victory over the statue. In Virginia yesterday, a self- professed member of the Ku Klux Klan was arrested after driving through a crowd of protesters on Sunday. In Richmond last night, protesters took down a statue of Confederate President Jefferson Davis. Eighty miles away in Portsmouth, four Confederate statues were beheaded and then toppled. Finally, in Washington, DC, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders is making himself useful again. In a floor speech, Sanders called on Congress to ban the use of tear gas, rubber bullets, and pepper spray on protesters. AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: Twenty-one states are reportedly seeing increases in coronavirus infections, but reopening continues. At least two million cases have been recorded in the US, with more than one-hundred and twelve thousand dead. Even in deep blue California, polticians are at odds with health officials over the pace of reopening. Governor Gavin Newsom said the state will force workers to risk exposure QUOTE in a responsible way ENDQUOTE. Police in Sweden closed the case on the assassination of prime minister Olof Palme. The left-wing and anti-apartheid icon was shot in the back in 1986, but the culprit was never caught. Most independent investigators placed blame on a wider right-wing conspiracy. Prosecutors concluded that an ex-military far-right extremist, Stig Engström, killed Palme. But fans of the novelist Stieg Larsson, who was obsessed with the case, may never be satisfied. A Mayan spirit guide was kidnapped, tortured, and murdered in Guatemala over the weekend. Villagers reportedly accused him of witchcraft, set him on fire, and then posted videos of the killing online. The murdered Mayan herbalist, Domingo Choc Che, was working with international researchers to develop new cures based on traditional medicines. The Federal Reserve predicts fifteen million people will still be unemployed through the end of this year, with high jobless rates for years to come. This was the takeaway in a news conference yesterday by Fed chairman Jerome Powell. Separately, a former Macy’s executive told CNBC he expects one-third of America’s shopping malls to close for good this year. Maybe we can tear up the parking lots and plant trees, huh? That’s all for the AM Quickie. Join us this afternoon on the Majority Report. June 11 , 2020 - AM Quickie HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Corey Pein PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn

David Schoen, a civil rights attorney, explains to Sara why a presidential pardon may be Roger Stone's only hope. Schoen also exposes why attorney John Gleeson is one of the last people who should've been picked for Michael Flynn's case.

On today's episode of Loud & Clear, Brian Becker and John Kiriakou are joined by Daryle Lamont Jenkins, executive director of the organization One People’s Project.Democrats in the House of Representatives on Monday introduced broad police reform legislation aimed at boosting law enforcement accountability, changing police practices, and curbing racial profiling. However, Democratic officials sought to distance themselves from progressive activists seeking to defund police departments. John Gleeson, a former judge leading a review of the Department of Justice’s handling of the case against former National Security Adviser Michael Flynn, released a brief today expressing strong disapproval of the Department of Justice’s effort to drop the prosecution of Michael Flynn after he already pled guilty. Also, Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein testified last week before a Senate Committee on the origins of the Russia investigation. What he had to say was devastating for those pushing the narrative that there was collusion between the Russian government and the Trump campaign. Rosenstein told the committee that the FBI never had any evidence of collusion between the Trump campaign and Russia, but that he had asked Robert Mueller to lead an investigation because he had already determined that the FBI had lied to him. Rosenstein’s testimony contained a half-dozen bombshells that turn the entire Russiagate affair on its ear. Jim Kavanagh, the editor of thepolemicist.net, joins the show. A top Harvard chemistry professor was indicted yesterday by a grand jury on felony charges of lying to federal investigators about his ties to a Chinese-run academic program. Dr. Charles Lieber maintains his innocence, and civil liberties advocates have warned that his case represents a sign that any academic or professional collaboration is being criminalized by federal authorities. Brian and John speak with KJ Noh, a peace activist and scholar on the geopolitics of Asia, and a frequent contributor to Counterpunch and Dissident Voice. Pro-Israel lobby groups are struggling to appear supportive of the Black Lives Matter movement. But privately, they are warning that Black Lives Matter is a threat to the status quo that is Israel’s racist system. Some of those lobbyists are not so subtle. Morton Klein, head of the Zionist Organization of America, went so far as to ask the Southern Poverty Law Center to designate Black Lives Matter as a hate group. He said, “Black Lives Matter is a Jew-hating, White-hating, Israel-hating, conservative Black-hating, violence-promoting, dangerous Soros-funded extremist group of haters.” Ali Abunimah, the co-founder of The Electronic Intifada and author of the book The Battle for Justice in Palestine, joins the show. Wednesday’s weekly series, In the News, is where the hosts look at the most important ongoing developments of the week and put them into perspective. Sputnik news analysts Nicole Roussell and Walter Smolarek join the show.Wednesday’s regular segment, Beyond Nuclear, is about nuclear issues, including weapons, energy, waste, and the future of nuclear technology in the United States. Kevin Kamps, the Radioactive Waste Watchdog at the organization Beyond Nuclear, and Sputnik news analyst and producer Nicole Roussell, join the show.

Gen. Mike Flynn, at one time the President's National Security Advisor, pleaded guilty to making false statements to an FBI agent who interviewed him shortly after the President took office. The charge was brought by the Office of Special Counsel and Robert Mueller. Recently, the Justice Department moved to dismiss the prosecution on the grounds that the materiality of Flynn's statements was in doubt, and that the case being developed fell short of the standards the Justice Department historically follows in dealing with defendants and potential defendants. US District Judge Emmett Sullivan, who is handling the case, has said he will hold a hearing on whether to grant the motion to dismiss, and -- since both parties support the motion -- has appointed an amicus, former federal judge John Gleeson, to present the case against granting it.Were the charges against Flynn justified? Was Flynn dealt with fairly and according to law as the case proceeded? Is the Department correct in moving to dismiss notwithstanding Flynn's guilty plea and previous decision not to withdraw the plea? How much discretion does Judge Sullivan have in considering the government's motion to dismiss, and what principles should guide the exercise of that discretion? What is the propriety of appointing an amicus in district court when the parties themselves agree on the proper disposition?Join our panel of experts who will discuss these questions.Featuring: -- John G. Malcolm, Vice President, Institute for Constitutional Government, Director of the Meese Center for Legal & Judicial Studies and Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation-- Prof. William G. Otis, Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown University, and former Special White House Counsel for President George H. W. Bush-- Prof. John C. Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law, University of California at Berkeley School of Law

Gen. Mike Flynn, at one time the President's National Security Advisor, pleaded guilty to making false statements to an FBI agent who interviewed him shortly after the President took office. The charge was brought by the Office of Special Counsel and Robert Mueller. Recently, the Justice Department moved to dismiss the prosecution on the grounds that the materiality of Flynn's statements was in doubt, and that the case being developed fell short of the standards the Justice Department historically follows in dealing with defendants and potential defendants. US District Judge Emmett Sullivan, who is handling the case, has said he will hold a hearing on whether to grant the motion to dismiss, and -- since both parties support the motion -- has appointed an amicus, former federal judge John Gleeson, to present the case against granting it.Were the charges against Flynn justified? Was Flynn dealt with fairly and according to law as the case proceeded? Is the Department correct in moving to dismiss notwithstanding Flynn's guilty plea and previous decision not to withdraw the plea? How much discretion does Judge Sullivan have in considering the government's motion to dismiss, and what principles should guide the exercise of that discretion? What is the propriety of appointing an amicus in district court when the parties themselves agree on the proper disposition?Join our panel of experts who will discuss these questions.Featuring: -- John G. Malcolm, Vice President, Institute for Constitutional Government, Director of the Meese Center for Legal & Judicial Studies and Senior Legal Fellow, The Heritage Foundation-- Prof. William G. Otis, Adjunct Professor of Law, Georgetown University, and former Special White House Counsel for President George H. W. Bush-- Prof. John C. Yoo, Emanuel S. Heller Professor of Law, University of California at Berkeley School of Law

Mornings on the Mall  Wednesday, May 20, 2020 Hosts; Vince Coglianese and Mary Walter Executive Producer: Heather Hunter Guests: Bill Dotson, Congressman Mike Kelly, Tom Homan, Newt Gingrich, Dr. Marc Siegel   5 AM HOUR 5-A -- UNVEILING OF OBAMA’S PORTRAIT DELAYED: OBAMA SHUNS UNVEILING OF PORTRAIT. NBC NEWS: White House portrait ceremony may be the latest casualty of the political divide. The traditional White House portrait unveiling may be skipped for the first time in decades amid bad blood between Trump and Obama. WASHINGTON — It's been a White House tradition for decades: A first-term president hosts a ceremony in the East Room for the unveiling of the official portrait of his immediate predecessor that will hang in the halls of the White House for posterity. Republican presidents have done it for Democratic presidents, and vice versa — even when one of them ascended to the White House by defeating or sharply criticizing the other. "We may have our differences politically," President Barack Obama said when he hosted former President George W. Bush for his portrait unveiling in 2012, "but the presidency transcends those differences." Yet this modern ritual won't be taking place between Obama and President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter. And if Trump wins a second term in November, it could be 2025 before Obama returns to the White House to see his portrait displayed among every U.S. president from George Washington to Bush. Trump is unconcerned about shunning yet another presidential custom, and he has attacked Obama to an extent no other president has done to a predecessor. Most recently he's made unfounded accusations that Obama committed an unspecified crime. Obama, for his part, has no interest in participating in the post-presidency rite of passage so long as Trump is in office, the people familiar with the matter said. It's too soon to know whether the absence of the uniquely harmonious occasion, when presidents set aside political differences, is just a reflection of a singular dynamic between two presidents whose differences have increasingly been aired in full view or whether it is symbolic of a broader, bitter political era. But it's nonetheless a telling snapshot of American politics in 2020. "You've got a president who's talking about putting the previous one in legal jeopardy, to put it nicely. We have not seen a situation like that in history," presidential historian Michael Beschloss said. "It takes antipathy of a new president for a predecessor to a new level." Katie Hill, a spokesperson for Obama, declined to comment. The White House also declined to comment. It's not often that two presidents are together in the White House; only five living men know what it's like to occupy it as chief executive. Official portrait unveilings are even rarer because the current first lady and her immediate predecessor also attend. A portrait of the former first lady is unveiled, as well. (NBC link) Obama Will Reportedly Skip His White House Presidential Portrait Ceremony As Long As Trump Is In Office. NBC’s sources said that Obama will forgo the ceremony as long as Trump is in office and is willing to potentially wait until 2025 to have his and former First Lady Michelle Obama’s portraits revealed in the East Room. The Obamas began the customary consultation process for the portraits, different from those revealed in 2018 at the National Portrait Gallery, shortly after leaving office in 2017. 5-B/C -- MNUCHIN:  EMPLOYEES WHO TURN DOWN RETURNING TO THEIR JOBS LOSE UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFITS Mnuchin says employees who reject offer to return to work are ineligible for unemployment benefits, Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin warned on Tuesday that individuals who reject an offer from their company to return to work after being laid off due to coronavirus are no longer considered eligible to receive federal unemployment benefits. Mnuchin said that companies receiving benefits under the Payroll Protection Program who are inviting employees who had been laid off or furloughed due to the coronavirus crisis to return to work should plan to notify state unemployment offices of their offers. If the employee, in turn, turns down the job, they would then be considered ineligible to receive expanded unemployment benefits. “If you offer a person a job..and that person does not take the job..then that person would not be allowed to get unemployment,” Mnuchin said Tuesday. Mnuchin’s comments come as Republican lawmakers have ramped up warnings that the recent boost in jobless benefits amid COVID-19 will “push unemployment higher,” as many individuals are able to collect more money through the unemployment programs than they made while on the job. Trump announces executive order aiming to make hundreds of deregulations amid coronavirus permanent. President Trump announced an executive order Tuesday that aims to make hundreds of deregulations in the age of coronavirus permanent, something that would amount to a massive overhaul of regulatory policy. "We've done far more regulation cutting than any president in history," Trump said at a Cabinet meeting ahead of signing the order. Fox News is told the executive order tells regulatory agencies to look at more than 600 regulatory actions -- mostly deregulations, but also regulations and guidance -- taken during the coronavirus pandemic and tell the White House which ones should be made permanent. "We had cases where it would take 20 years to build a highway, you had to go through various agencies to get the same permit," the president said. "If a bureaucratic rule needs to be suspended during a time of crisis to help the American people, we should ask ourselves if it makes sense to keep at all," Acting Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought told Fox Business. 5-D -- U.S. Government Declassifies Susan Rice Email On Obama’s Oval Office Meeting Discussing Flynn. On Tuesday, the U.S. government declassified a suspicious email from Obama national security adviser Susan Rice dated on the day of President Donald Trump’s inauguration that memorialized a January 5 meeting that Rice and other top Obama officials had in the Oval Office about incoming national security adviser Michael Flynn. The email revealed that disgraced former FBI Director James Comey allegedly suggested to then-President Barack Obama that he should “potentially” not give “sensitive information related to Russia” to Flynn because of his communications with Russian Ambassador Sergey Kislyak. Comey said that he had no indication that Flynn had passed any classified information to Kislyak but claimed that “the level of communication is unusual.” Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell declassified the document and sent it to the Department of Justice. Herridge was the first to report the declassified email. One thing in the email that stuck out to top lawmakers and journalists was Rice’s insistence that everything was done “by the book,” a phrase she mentioned three times in the short email. Sources say acting DNI Richard Grenell has declassified full text of the January 20, 2017 Susan Rice "email to self." Part of the email had been released, but part remained redacted. It has been sent to DOJ; let's hope Congress gets ahold and releases it soon. (Daily Wire)  5-E -- Flynn attorney files emergency appeal to shut down Judge Sullivan's orders, boot him from case. Michael Flynn's attorney Sidney Powell on Tuesday filed an emergency writ of mandamus to the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals seeking the immediate removal of Judge Emmet Sullivan from the case -- and saying that under appellate precedent set by the "Fokker Services" case, Sullivan or his replacement must dismiss the prosecution, as the Justice Department has requested. Writs of mandamus are extraordinary remedies, which are appropriate when there has been a "usurpation of judicial power" that is "clear and indisputable" -- and, Powell argued, Sullivan's behavior fits the bill. Powell pointed in particular to Sullivan's bizarre suggestion in December 2018 that Flynn had "sold out his country" and could have been prosecuted for "treason," as well as Sullivan's misstatements on the facts of the case. Powell also demanded the appellate court vacate Sullivan's order appointing an "amicus curiae," or "friend of the court," to argue in favor of preserving Flynn's guilty plea on one count of making false statements to the FBI during an unusual January 24, 2017 White House interview. Oral arguments are set for July 16. The amicus appointed by Sullivan, retired federal judge John Gleeson, has openly criticized the Trump administration's handling of Flynn's case, raising concerns that he was selected to improperly bolster Sullivan's efforts to keep the Flynn case alive even though both the government and defendant want it dismissed. (In 2013, Gleeson himself held that “the government has near-absolute power under [the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure] to extinguish a case that it has brought" -- but he has since apparently changed his opinion.) Powell sought Sullivan's immediate removal, citing his incendiary comments from the bench in December 2018, a year after Flynn's guilty plea. "If the Court grants the principal relief Petitioner seeks, there may not be much by way of further proceedings in the case, but there could be. Petitioner, the Government, and the appearance of justice will best be served by having another judge—one who has not implied that [Flynn] is a traitor—conduct any further proceedings in the case," the writ says. (Fox News link)  6 AM HOUR 6-A/B/C  --  TRUMP DEFENDS HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE AGAIN & MEDIA LOSES THEIR MIND OVER THE DRUG: TRUMP DEFENDS HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE: President Trump continued to defend his decision to use hydroxychloroquine with zinc, despite numerous health experts saying "I think it's worthwhile as a line of defense, and I plan on staying on it for a little while longer.” Mr. Trump cited a study of veterans showing possible negative effects was an "enemy statement" and meant to embarrass him. TRUMP RIPS THE WIDELY CITED VET STUDY ON HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE': Donald Trump says veterans study that showed hydroxy could kill was 'false' because it was given to 'extremely sick people' who were 'READY TO DIE' and dismisses FDA warning not to take it outside of hospitals (Daily Mail link) VA SECRETARY ROBERT WILKIE DEFENDED THE DRUG AT CABINET MEETING AND DEBUNKED VA STUDY: At cabinet meeting, VA Secretary Robert Wilkie follows Trump's comments and gave an important FACT CHECK on hydroxychloroquine about the frequently cited VA study... he defends VA using the drug regularly THE VIEW FREAKS OUT ON CONGRESSMAN WHO ADMITS HE TOOK HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE WHILE HAVING CORONAVIRUS: Joy Behar freaks out when Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) reveals he took hydroxychloroquine when he had COVID-19: "Wow. I can’t believe anybody with a brain would take that stuff, but you seem like an intelligent guy... Why would you take that drug? There are terrible consequences." DAY 2 OF ATTACKS: CAVUTO DOUBLES DOWN ON ATTACKS ON HYDROXYCHLOROQUINE: 'It did no good and in some extreme cases killed them': Fox News host Neil Cavuto renews attack on Donald Trump for recommending hydroxychloroquine by citing studies that show it can be dangerous. 6-D -- 6:35 AM - INTERVIEW - BILL DOTSON - a Charles County business owner of Modern Door and previously ran for state Senate in 2018 -- previewed Wednesday's ReOpen Charles County rally and discussed why residents in Charles County are outraged with politicians for delaying the reopening of the county. Dotson explained why there is anger in the community and why they feel the commissioners made the wrong decision. Charles County says it is postponing its phased reopening until May 29. The county board of commissioners cited concerns about climbing infection rates in neighboring Prince George’s County and a lack of personal protective equipment among businesses that would reopen. ABOUT RALLY: Rally to Reopen Charles County to commence in La Plata: Reopen Charles County, a 1300+ member group will hold its second peaceful demonstration to urge the County Board of Commissioners to commence Phase 1 Recovery efforts in the community. On Wednesday, May 20, at 6:00 pm, supporters will gather at 6485 Crain Highway, La Plata to hear testimony from business owners and community members who are being negatively impacted by the extended and unnecessary Stay-at-Home Order. On May 14, the Board of Commissioners for Charles County voted to extend the most restrictive aspects of Governor Hogan’s emergency orders in the face of overwhelming testimony from the health and legal experts asserting immediate readiness to enter recovery. While the Commissioners who voted to extend the order thought they were assuaging the fears of some residents concerned about the Coronarvirus, they underestimated the number of residents who have a dire necessity to get back to a level of personal and professional normalcy. This event will be the second organized public demonstration since the Board of Commissioner's vote on May 14. The group has also organized a coordinated email and social media campaign, posting a series under the hashtag #FactsNotFear. Reopen Charles County invites those who are weary of the extended lockdown to express their displeasure in a constructive way by joining the rally on Wednesday, May 20 at 6:00 pm in La Plata. For more information, please go to reopencharlescounty.com or email reopencharlescounty@gmail.com / https://www.facebook.com/reopencharlescounty/ Two SoMD counties plan to open, while one waits - The Southern Maryland Chronicle. At a May 13, 2020 press conference, Maryland Governor Larry Hogan announced that effective May 15, 2020, at 5 p.m. EST the 47 day-old Stay at Home Order would expire, and Maryland would move to a “Safer at Home” Health Advisory. Calvert County says it is following Hogan’s guidance for Phase One of the reopening. Separately, it extended its local state of emergency an additional 30 days, meaning government buildings are closed to the public. St. Mary’s County Public Information Officer ALisa Casas sent out a notice that St. Mary’s County was following the Governor’s plan of reopening with no restrictions other than what was laid out in the Amended Executive Order. BUT: The Charles County Board of County Commissioners(ChBOCC) met Thursday afternoon to vote on how they would proceed. In a 3-2 vote(Collins, Stewart & Coates vs Bowling & Rucci), voted to not proceed with the Governor’s reopening plan, instead waiting two weeks (May 29, 2020) to begin the Phase One reopening. “I am committed to a regional approach to reopening our economy;” stated Commissioner President Reuben B. Collins, II, Esq. “Our community’s response has been excellent so far and I want to continue that trend by asking our residents and businesses to continue following the Stay-at-Home order while preparing for the next phase of our recovery. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of all residents remains my highest priority.” (Southern Maryland Chronicle) 6-E -- NEW JANE ROE DOCUMENTARY: Norma “Jane Roe” McCorvey’s Deathbed Confession: Evangelicals Paid Me To Say I Was Pro-Life. It’s shocking to read her admission but pro-choicers will be, and should be, angrier than pro-lifers. She worked against their cause for 20 years. In the end, her effort to undo that work consisted of one brief recorded interview. How many people who were touched by Jane Roe’s journey from legalized-abortion advocate to pro-life Christian will even see this clip?  “I was the big fish. I think it was a mutual thing. I took their money and they’d put me out in front of the cameras and tell me what to say. That’s what I’d say,” she says in “AKA Jane Roe,” which premieres Friday on FX. “It was all an act. I did it well too. I am a good actress.” In what she describes as a “deathbed confession,” a visibly ailing McCorvey restates her support for reproductive rights in colorful terms: “If a young woman wants to have an abortion, that’s no skin off my ass. That’s why they call it choice.”… The documentary includes scenes of McCorvey on election night 2016 — a few months before she died of heart failure at age 69 — expressing her support for Hillary Clinton. “I wish I knew how many abortions Donald Trump was responsible for,” McCorvey muses. “I’m sure he’s lost count, if he can count that high.” She passed away in 2017. The footage comes from an interview she did a few months before her death for a documentary that’s being released this week. [...] The Daily Beast notes that other interviews in the documentary suggest that McCorvey really did break off her relationship with her longtime girlfriend after she became an evangelical in the mid-90s, leading her girlfriend to feel “confused and hurt.” Maybe McCorvey really did become a pro-life Christian and then, at some point between the mid-90s and her death, soured on it for whatever reason and drifted back towards pro-choicers. Claiming in her deathbed interview that she had been acting the whole time would have been an efficient way at getting back at whoever on the right had wronged her. 6-F -- WOMEN ARE WEARING FAUCI-CUOMO-NEWSOM PANTIES: Coronavirus Task Force Member Dr. Anthony Fauci is known for medical expertise but now he’s going to be known as a fashion symbol. Los Angeles-based clothier Canava.co is offering a special edition “Zuma Bikini-Fauci” for women ($22/pair). The same style is available with California Governor Gavin Newsom and New York Governor Andrew Cuomo. For every dollar spent on the styles, the company will match with a donation to health care workers in New York or California. LA clothing brand putting Fauci, Cuomo and Newsom's names on underwear. The designers behind an L.A.-based clothing retailer are celebrating some of the people who “impressed” them during the coronavirus pandemic — by placing their names front-and-center on some underwear. Canava, which describes itself as a “profit-for-purpose brand,” has released a line of limited-edition underpants featuring the names of Governors Andrew Cuomo (D-N.Y.) and Gavin Newsom (D-Calif.), as well as leading immunologist and doughnut legend Dr. Anthony Fauci, the latter of whom is currently on the president’s coronavirus task force. “We are living in unlikely times, and we heard you loud and clear that you wanted to show their ‘appreciation’ with more than a thank you,” wrote Canava in its product description for Fauci bikini briefs.  The brand is also advertising Cuomo-emblazoned lower-cut undies (described as being perfect for anyone “thirsty” for the New York governor) as well as Newsom hipster briefs (for those “loving on” the California governor). In addition to showing off their affections for Fauci, Cuomo and Newsom, customers who purchase the limited-edition underwear — as well as any items from its “NYC Love” line — will also be supporting Canava’s efforts to donate to health care workers in New York and California. 7 AM HOUR 7-A - 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - CONGRESSMAN MIKE KELLY - (R-PA) - serving as representative for Pennsylvania's 16th congressional district - discussed his coronavirus recovery and how hydroxychloroquine saved his life... and he can weigh in on his state's draconian lockdown Joy Behar freaks out when Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) reveals he took hydroxychloroquine when he had COVID-19: "Wow. I can’t believe anybody with a brain would take that stuff, but you seem like an intelligent guy... Why would you take that drug? There are terrible consequences." 7-B/C -- BIDEN NEWS:  BIDEN LEADING TRUMP +12 IN VA: A Roanoke College Poll released Tuesday shows the former vice president and Democratic Party’s presumptive nominee with a 51-39 percent lead over the GOP incumbent in the White House. WHITMER CONFIRMS VP TALKS WITH BIDEN': Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer said in an interview with NBC’s “3rd Hour of Today” on Tuesday that she has had a “opening conversation” with Biden about her potential as his running mate. 7-D -- 7:35 AM -- INTERVIEW - TOM HOMAN -  Former ICE Director and author of new book "Defend the Border and Save Lives: Solving Our Most Important Humanitarian and Security Crisis"   Homan spoke at the Prince William immigration rally on Tuesday Prince William's board of supervisors voted on appointments for 3 citizen members to the regional jail board at yesterday's meeting. The jail board has the sole authority over the county's 287g contract with ICE. One appointment included anti-ICE Del. Elizabeth Guzman Prince William County, VA had locked constituents out of the building. Citizens’ comments were online-only. No faith that they are actually listening to the constituents and will steamroll stacking the Jail board w/ nepotism. https://twitter.com/8_Bit_Bobby/status/1262804958040203264   Newly appointed Prince William jail board member vowed to abolish 287(g) immigration program. (Potomac Local) Virginia Delegate Elizabeth Guzman (D-31, Dale City, Fauquier) has a new seat on the Prince William County Jail Board. Guzman opposes the county’s 287(g) program and has vowed to have it abolished. As the jail board oversees the program, now she may have her chance. The program checks the legal presence of those who have been arrested and charged with a crime after they are brought to the county jail in Manassas. If the inmate is found to be in the U.S. illegally, they are transferred into the custody of federal immigration and customs officials (ICE). Guzman told the Prince William Times in 2017, when she was seeking her first term as a Richmond legislator, Prince William police stopped her while she was driving her car “at least once every two weeks because I was living in a neighborhood the police officers probably did not think I could afford,” Guzman said. “And it didn’t happen only to me. It happened to other minorities then, people from the Middle East, Muslims … anybody who didn’t look white.” Now with more than 465,000 residents, Prince William is the second-largest jurisdiction in Virginia, and more than half of the county’s population is either African American, Hispanic, Asian or some other racial/ethnic background, which is substantially higher compared to the state of Virginia and U.S., according to the county’s economic development office. Guzman went onto say in the 2017 interview that programs like 287(g) are unnecessary because jails in Virginia already check immigration status. However, Prince William County Sheriff Glendell Hill told Potomac Local News in an interview this week that he wouldn’t be able to check the immigration status of inmates without a working agreement with ICE. 7-E -- TRUMP & NORTHAM EXCHANGE BARBS: TRUMP SLAMS VA, NORTHAM CLAPS BACK ON TWITTER 8 AM HOUR 8-A -- 8:05 AM - INTERVIEW - NEWT GINGRICH – Former Speaker of the House, host of “Newt’s World” podcast and author of book “Trump Vs. China: Facing America’s Greatest Threat” TOPICS: News of the day / reopening America / China newtgingrich @newtgingrich: Governor Cuomo has made a lot of questionable decisions in combating the virus. The media should be investigating him rather than praising him.  More than 100 million people in China face new lockdown as second wave of COVID-19 cases emerge. Nearly 108 million people in China's Jilin province could be forced back into lockdown after a growing group of new coronavirus infections triggered a backslide in the nation's push to return to normal Trump Snaps On ‘Waste Of Time’ Pelosi Over Obesity Remark, Claims She Has ‘Mental Problems’ President Donald Trump told The Daily Caller’s Henry Rodgers that Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a “waste of time,” and told other reporters that she is a “sick woman” Tuesday. “President Trump, last night Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi called you morbidly obese. I just wanted to know what you had to say in response to that?” The Caller’s Henry Rodgers asked. “Oh, I don’t respond to her, I think she’s a waste of time,” the president responded. 8-B/C -- Biden's virtual campaign speech repeatedly interrupted by geese.  8-D -- 8:35 AM - INTERVIEW - DR. MARC SIEGEL  - Professor of Medicine at NYU and  Fox News medical correspondent @DrMarcSiegel doctorsiegel.com - reacted to the uproar over President Trump taking hydroxychloroquine... the drug also saved a family member's life 8-E --  TX SALON OWNER WENT TO MICHIGAN ON MONDAY TO HELP A BARBER REBELLING AGAINST WHITMER’S LOCKDOWN  Dallas salon owner who was jailed over coronavirus rules travels to Michigan to support defiant barber. A Texas salon owner who was sent to jail for opening her business during the coronavirus outbreak called Michigan's governor a "tyrant" on Monday as she stood next to a barber whose license was suspended for cutting hair.  "Gretchen, the state of Michigan will vote you out," Shelley Luther declared, referring to Gov. Gretchen Whitmer. Luther traveled to Owosso, a small Michigan town, to express support for Karl Manke. The 77-year-old barber reopened his shop for more than a week before state regulators suspended his license. Luther, the owner of Salon a la Mode in Dallas, was sentenced to a week in jail for flouting public health orders intended to slow the spread of the coronavirus. She was released less than 48 hours later when Gov. Greg Abbott dropped jail as a possible punishment for violations. ============================================================== Mornings on the Mall Podcast - 2020-5-20 [00:00:00] 4:59 am - Mornings on the Mall [01:00:16] 5:59 am - Mornings on the Mall [02:00:26] 6:59 am - Mornings on the Mall [03:00:36] 7:59 am - Mornings on the Mall [04:00:46] 8:59 am - Mornings on the Mall

Welcome to Majority.FM's AM QUICKIE! Brought to you by justcoffee.coop TODAY'S HEADLINES: A federal whistleblower who pushed back on Trump’s favorite coronavirus miracle drug tells Congress we are headed for a very bleak winter. And it emerges that Trump’s obsession with this drug may have been sparked by a random internet person who is really into Nazi stuff -- can you hear how shocked I am? Meanwhile, a judge decides the Mike Flynn case will move ahead despite the wishes of Bill Barr and Donald Trump. Will the courts reassert their independence? And lastly, Joe Biden makes another play for disaffected Democratic Party progressives with explicit support for rent forgiveness during the coronavirus pandemic. It’d be hard for any politician to weasel out of that one, considering how many people need help. THESE ARE THE STORIES YOU NEED TO KNOW: A top US government vaccine expert who was forced out of his job and has filed a whistleblower complaint against the Trump administration will testify to Congress today. Rick Bright ran the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority at the National Institutes of Health until last month, when he was forced out of his role for raising doubts about a malaria drug Trump was pushing to treat coronavirus, hydroxychloroquine (HIGH- DROXIE-CLORO-QUEEN). In his prepared testimony, Bright says administration negligence is leading the country toward what he calls the darkest winter in modern history. Doctors and public health experts expect a second and possibly much worse wave of coronavirus in fall and winter if social distancing measures end prematurely, as they are in many states. The advice Bright gives in his testimony is much the same as that coming from experts in viral pandemics who still have their jobs. He says the education campaign around distancing, handwashing, and masks needs to continue. He says production of medical supplies must increase to end shortages. He says the state-versus-state competition for supplies arranged by Trump needs to end. And he says the US needs a national testing strategy because the coronavirus is now everywhere. As for testing, the Washington Post reports that a particular coronavirus test promoted by Trump, the five-minute Abbott test, missed a third of positive samples in a study by New York University. One wonders where Trump comes up with these recommendations. Yesterday the Huffington Post reported new details on how hydroxychloroquine came to Trump’s attention. Previous reports mentioned how a misleading paper on the drug written by a couple of cyptocurrency investors, caught the attention of a self-proclaimed Australian philosopher, Adrian Bye, who works in tech and lives in China. What they failed to mention was that Bye is apparently an anti-Semitic conspiracy theorist. He started promoting chloroquine as QUOTE a Nazi drug that is here to teach a lesson to leftists about bias ENDQUOTE. From there, it led to the bogus paper, which caught Elon Musk’s attention, then Trump’s. So the idea for using this drug went from some Nazi-booster to Musk to Trump. It’s relevant to say here that Musk supports Trump’s insane Reopen America campaign. And Trump in turn has supported Musk’s decision to open a California Tesla plant against state orders. Similar state efforts to combat coronavirus are facing coordinated challenges from the right around the country. Also yesterday, the state supreme court in Wisconsin yesterday ruled in favor of businesses that sued over the coronavirus lockdown. Stay safe out there! Flynn Judge Seeks Reinforcements The judge in the Mike Flynn case yesterday decided that proceedings will continue despite Attorney General Bill Barr’s decision to engage in a brazen official cover-up for Trump, and drop charges after Flynn admitted guilt. Judge Emmett Sullivan appointed a retired federal judge, John Gleeson, to decide how to respond to the Justice Department’s latest filings, which, echoing Trump, portray Flynn as a victim of unjust prosecution. This is, again, even though Flynn admitted guilt – and even though Trump himself previously denounced Flynn for lying to the FBI. The retired judge, Gleeson, was a Bill Clinton appointee and this week put his name on an opinion piece in the Washington Post titled, QUOTE the Flynn case isn’t over until the judge says it’s over ENDQUOTE. So Bill Barr can say history is written by the winners, but this decision means, at a minimum, that Judge Sullivan does not seem confident that Trump, Barr, and Flynn will be the winners when everything is said and done. Sullivan’s order to Gleeson asks him to decide whether Flynn should face a criminal contempt charge for perjury. Which, frankly, would still amount to a slap on the wrist considering what Flynn was up to that he wasn’t even charged with – like selling nuclear secrets and plotting kidnappings, and we probably haven’t heard the half of it yet. Biden Supports Rent Forgiveness The Joe Biden campaign appears to be getting more serious in its attempts to win over progressives, socialists, and other voters on the left side of the Democratic Party coalition. Yesterday, in an interview with Vanity Fair on Snapchat, Biden called for federal rent and mortgage forgiveness during the coronavirus pandemic. To be clear, Biden said QUOTE Forgiveness. Not paid later, forgiveness ENDQUOTE. Meaning, rather than making tenants and homeowners responsible for past-due payments after a deferral period, the government would pick up the tab for the period when the coronavirus meant they were unable to pay for housing. That’s the idea, anyway, and it’s straight from the Bernie Sanders campaign. The policy announcement comes after Senator Sanders and New York Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez joined Biden policy task forces. Also yesterday, Sanders and Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar wrote to the leaders of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund demanding debt forgiveness for some fo the countries hit hardest by the coronavirus pandemic. The letter by Omar and Sanders addresses a long-standing demand of not only progressives in the US but advocates for the poor worldwide, as well as some of the world’s smartest voices on economics. In fact, Sanders and Omar were co-signed in their effort by more than three hundred lawmakers from two dozen countries. However you feel about next election, it’s nice to get the occassional reminder that the movement for justice is global. AND NOW FOR SOME QUICKER QUICKIES: The US Senate yesterday voted to dramatically expand government surveillance authority by giving police access to people’s internet browsing histories without a warrant. The provision was included in a reauthorization of the USA Patriot Act. Oregon Democrat Ron Wyden and Montana Republican Steve Daines tried to get it removed but fell short by one vote. Nine Democrats voted against the amendment. Several others who would’ve voted yes reportedly did not show up, including Bernie Sanders. The FBI seized a cellphone belonging to Republican Senator Richard Burr of North Carolina after obtaining a search warrant to investigate his suspicious stock trades after a briefing on the coronavirus. Reports last night indicated Burr surrendered the phone after agents served a warrant on Burr’s iCloud account and obtained data from Apple. As chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee, Burr was thoroughly briefed on all the investigations leading to Trump’s impeachment, and the president reportedly sees him as a threat. It’s not just you. CNN reports that grocery prices around the country are soaring as prices for pretty much everything else, from clothes to cars, go down. The new Bureau of Labor Statistics figures show prices for eggs going up sixteen percent last month. Other basic foods like bread and juice were up between two and four percent. Donuts were up five percent, but I guess we’ll survive somehow. Robin Hood hackers forced the state of Ohio to give up on a website they set up for employers to snitch on workers who they claim refused to work during the pandemic, in case they claim unemployment benefits. The Cleveland Plain-Dealer reported that state officials were re-evaluating the policy. The anonymous hacker told Vice News that their effort was A form of direct action in support of working people. Hey, it worked! That’s all for the AM Quickie. Join us this afternoon on the Majority Report. HOSTS - Sam Seder & Lucie Steiner WRITER - Corey Pein PRODUCER - Dorsey Shaw EXECUTIVE PRODUCER - Brendan Finn

The Duran Quick Take: Episode 550. The Duran's Alex Christoforou and Editor-in-Chief Alexander Mercouris discuss U.S. District Judge Emmet Sullivan sinister ploy to delay the dismissal of charges against Michael Flynn and instead let outside individuals and groups weigh in with their opinions in court documents. Sullivan appointed appointed former federal judge John Gleeson as an amicus curiae — or friend-of-the-court — and asked him to explore whether Sullivan should hold Flynn in “criminal contempt for perjury.”

Like most industries, the Irish pub sector has been devastated by the Covid-19 crisis. Under the current restrictions set out by the government in their roadmap to opening the economy, pubs must remain closed until August 10th 2020. Publicans argue this will put many out of business and have put forward a proposal to open six weeks earlier than planned. Joining Ciaran to discuss what the future might look like for Irish pubs is Donall O'Keeffe, CEO of the Licensed Vintners Association and John Gleeson who runs Gleesons of Booterstown. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Like most industries, the Irish pub sector has been devastated by the Covid-19 crisis. Under the current restrictions set out by the government in their roadmap to opening the economy, pubs must remain closed until August 10th 2020. Publicans argue this will put many out of business and have put forward a proposal to open six weeks earlier than planned. Joining Ciaran to discuss what the future might look like for Irish pubs is Donall O’Keeffe, CEO of the Licensed Vintners Association and John Gleeson who runs Gleesons of Booterstown.

In this episode, Allison Pickens (COO, Gainsight) sits down with John Gleeson (Head of Customer Success - Upmarket, KeepTruckin) to discuss how KeepTruckin has managed to effectively scale their customer success team while adding a thousand customers a week, and more.

Today on CHURN.FM we have John Gleeson, the Head of Customer Success for Upper SMB, Mid Market, and Enterprise of KeepTruckinWe chatted about what it’s like building a customer success team in a fast-scaling startup and how they achieve a near-perfect customer retention rate.John also shared the tool stack his Customer Success team uses, why their customer success team is set up into two different functions between onboarding and Customer Success, and how they proactively prepare for customer renewals.We also discussed the importance of measuring a customer health score and how to utilize it, why closing new deals shouldn’t be the customer success manager’s responsibility, and how John would tackle churn and retention if he would join a new company and start from scratch.As usual, I’m excited to hear what you think of this episode and if you have any feedback I would love to hear from you. You can email me directly on andrew@churn.fm. Don’t forget to follow us on Twitter

We sat down with John Gleeson, Partner and Head of Entertainment at Saffery Champness in Dublin, Ireland to talk about Ireland’s growing role in international film and television production and the opportunities for international as well as domestic producers as a result of a new global content arms race. John started his career in tax, more than 25 years ago, and has become one of the leading Irish tax advisors in media and entertainment, specializing in tax structuring, production incentives, and the famous Section 481 film and television tax credit. John has worked in companies ranging from boutique to med science, to Big 4 firms, and in 2014, he joined Grant Thornton Ireland to build and grow their local and global media and entertainment practice. John and his team built a stellar reputation over the next five years, so, the whole team was ultimately acquired by Saffery Champness in April 2019.

Coast Reporter Radio episode 125: This week, we bring back our regular roundtable, including some fresh political poetry, and Sophie Woodrooffe pays a visit to St. Hilda’s Anglican Church in Sechelt. And this time there’s no need for a hardhat and safety vest. Show notes: John Gleeson’s story on how our local MLA is voting in the PR referendum: https://www.coastreporter.net Sophie’s story on the St. Hilda’s renovations: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/st-hilda-s-rises-again-basically-new-1.23506289 Our story on the Coast Recital Society’s Nov. 25 show: https://www.coastreporter.net/entertainment/arts-entertainment/two-virtuosos-in-next-crs-concert-1.23506572

This week, Sean, John and Sophie take a complete break from all the politics, with a little something spooky, a little something sporty and a little something award worthy as we meet a witch mob, talk about the journalists who influenced us and visit a volleyball team that's looking forward to a rare home game Show notes: Our story about editor John Gleeson’s Webster award: https://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/update-coast-reporter-editor-receives-jack-webster-city-mike-award-1.23480685 Here’s where to find the archive material we used in our discussion of journalistic influences: The full audio of the Jack Wasserman 1972 piece on Vancouver’s vibrant talk radio scene for CBC’s Hourglass: https://www.radiowest.ca/sound/talkshows.mp3 The Royal BC Museum’s “Webster Precisely!” online collection: https://learning.royalbcmuseum.bc.ca/pathways/webster-precisely Peter Gzowski and the political panel of Camp, Kierans and Lewis from the CBC online archive: https://www.cbc.ca/archives/entry/morningsides-three-wise-men Dick Smyth and some other great CKLW 20/20 News alumni talk about their unique style for the documentary “Radio Revolution: The rise and fall of the Big 8.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDCdbmwy9l8 The full As it Happens segment from the day in 2013 that the theme changed from the one that introduced the hosts Sean remembered listening to before he began a career in journalism to the one that the show used when Sophie interned there: https://www.cbc.ca/player/play/2404024322 Sophie Woodrooffe’s story on the Coastal Cup volleyball tournament: https://www.coastreporter.net/sports/local-sports/coastal-cup-to-give-gibsons-volleyball-team-a-taste-of-home-1.23475607

Litigation Daily editor-in-chief Jenna Greene talks with Debevoise & Plimpton partner John Gleeson about his decision to leave the bench after 22 years as a federal judge in the Eastern District of New York. Gleeson reflects on judicial salaries, the case for term limits and the perspective he's gained by representing private clients. Brought to you by Econ One, offering economic expertise, consulting and dispute resolution, and data analytics. 

Coast Beat Ep. 92: The latest moves in the chess game that is the debate over the Sunshine Coast Regional District’s Chapman Lake water expansion project may finally have brought about a stalemate. A story in our paper last week has led to us learning some important details about a controversial gravel mining proposal in Howe Sound. And, that surprising hazard identified in a Municipal Insurance Association report on the District of Sechelt we mentioned in Ep. 91. Show notes: John Gleeson’s editorial on the Squamish Nation and Burnco http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/burnco-likely-a-sure-thing-after-squamish-approval-1.23195674 Sean Eckford’s story on the driftwood hut at Davis Bay http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/driftwood-hut-deemed-high-risk-1.23195637 Sophie Woodrooffe’s last update on the Champman water project debates http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/chapman-project-makes-it-through-round-2-1.23195601

“Bitcoin will reach $200,000 by the end of 2018.” That's the view of Reuben Godfrey, one of Adrian's guests on today's show, who insists that the rise in the cryptocurrency's valuation is not a bubble. Another Bitcoin expert, John Gleeson, explains to the podcast how to go about buying Bitcoin for the first time if you're a beginner. We also discuss the cost and process of replacing your phone's cracked screen.

Coast Beat Ep. 83: Sean and John discuss the Site C decision, and Sophie Woodrooffe talks about her story about a secondary dwelling consultant. Also, the province announces its ferry review and we tell you about the stories that stood out for us in a very, very newsworthy 2017. Show notes: Here’s the link to our story on the ferry review: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/ferry-review-to-start-next-month-1.23124059 Sophie Woodrooffe’s piece on Pam Robertson is here: http://www.coastreporter.net/news/local-news/entrepreneur-says-secondary-homes-can-help-relieve-affordable-housing-shortage-1.23122487 And, this is when you can read John Gleeson’s editorial on the Site C decision: http://www.coastreporter.net/opinion/editorial/ndp-ambushed-on-peace-river-1.23122620

Very jolly guest we have this time. John Gleeson lives and studies in Dublin, Ireland and has been all his life. What I found amazing about his accomplishments is his involvement in the IFTSA board. I think it’s important to get a perspective on how other graduate schools work, especially out side of the United States and John explains the differences very well. Throughout this interview, we have a great discussion about communicating what we do as food scientists and John does an amazing job discussing the difference between how European universities work. Key Takeaways - How John Gleeson got into the IFTSA board - How Europe works differently from the US Graduate School - How superheroes are related to superfoods (they save lives) - How food safety and quality in Europe works - Using the science to talk about flipping burgers on the grill Question Summaries Why did you decide to go to graduate school?: I got bored, I love science What are you studying?: Food derived peptides Strangest lab stories: I broke my finger and also all of the reagents The application process: Know what you want Interview Question: Do you like Failing? Get used to it Funding: It’s tough competition in Europe Food Trends and Technologies: Lab Grown Meat The Challenge is the biggest thing people have to face: Consumer Regulations and the Consumer perception How to solve Consumer Perception: Have the scientists talk (well) Who inspired you to get into Food (nutraceuticals): The people I wanted to hang out with Favorite Quote: Wish beyond measure is man’s greatest treasure – Harry Potter Favorite Book: Harry Potter Favorite Kitchen item: Kitchen Aid Favorite Food: Soup, Tomato and Basil Soup Anything Inspiring: Fail fast, Researchers like to talk to researchers What We Talk About Nicole’s New Food Magazine Article Play with hamsters, Guinea pigs, cute animals Dublin Institute of Technology Communications Development Nutraceuticals Operational Excellence Analysts Fatty Acid Alginate Cytoxan Royal Society of Chemistry Antioxidants Green Tea Extract EFSA – European Food Safety Authority Beta Glucans Find A PhD website Lab grown collagen Lab grown milk Food is the ultimate emotive thing Harry Potter: The Cursed Child

John Gleeson is VP of Customer Success @ Affinio where John was employee #1. 2 years and a half years later, John is the VP of Customer Success following their Series A and has seen the team expand to over 40 people and have offices in New York, Toronto, Halifax and Ireland. John has written a special blog post just for SaaStr listeners today outlining his ultimate guide to customer success reading, it is my go to guide for customer success. In Today’s Episode You Will Learn: How did John make his way into the world of SaaS and more specifically customer success? John has previously described customer success as ‘The Analogue of Sales’, what does he mean by this? How does it affect the way he views customer success How does John view the role of sales vs customer success in large accounts? How do they partner to drive expansion? How customer success managers be truly productive at the enterprise level? How can they measure their success with this productivity increase? Moving downstream, why does John believe the $2m benchmark per CSM is the hardest phase? What skills do you need to be successful at this stage? With so many accounts, is it possible to be proactive? 60 Second SaaStr The biggest mistake most companies make when it comes to customer success? Most common questions asked by CSM leaders? Measuring customer success? If you would like to find out more about the show and the guests presented, you can follow us on Twitter here: Jason Lemkin Harry Stebbings SaaStr John Gleeson

John Gleeson is the VP of Customer Success at Affinio, an advanced marketing intelligence platform that leverages the interest graph to understand today’s consumers. Affinio won Gartner’s “Cool Vendor” in Data-Driven Marketing Award for 2016. While building an adult hockey skills company during university, John decided to pursue his MBA in Eastern Canada. He then decided to take a break from school and build his business remotely while traveling the world to surf. Returning to school after a year away, John quickly found himself as hire #1 with a new startup called Affinio. Two and a half years later - and following their Series A funding - Affinio has now grown to a team of over 40 people based in New York, Toronto, Halifax and Ireland. John is now the VP of Customer Success and joins us to share more about his story, how Affinio approached getting their first customers, why he’s now focusing on customer success, how he’s building that part of the organization and what metrics matter, and much more!

Episode 4 of the Coast Beat podcast, featuring stories about an increase in the number of discarded needles turning up around Sechelt, efforts to clear up a derelict vessel in Howe Sound, a new smoking bylaw in Gibsons, editor John Gleeson taking aim at some problems he sees at Sechelt Council, and the area’s MP defending the Saudi arms deal in Parliament.

John Gleeson, a 1980 graduate of the University of Virginia School of Law and former federal district judge, gives the talk "Reforming Sentencing Reform: 3 Simple Fixes for Federal Over-incarceration." Gleeson was named a 2016 winner of the Thomas Jefferson Foundation Medal in Law. (University of Virginia School of Law, April 13, 2016)