Podcast appearances and mentions of jordan small

After the wonderful trilogy for the reboot of Planet of the apes. Now comes a new saga starting with Kingdom. Following the events after Ceaser 300 years after his death. Apes are divided up in tribes as some believe in Caesar and other think of Caesar as a myth. This is a good beginning to continue the story but we are left with more questions. So download this episode now to hear what the movie guys think of Kingdom of the planet of the apes.   Eric-Small                      Jordan-Small  

Same question we always ask. Why is there another Roadhouse movie? Nothing new to see here beside Post Malone in the beginning which is ridicules. Connor Mcgregor does off and was the best part about this movie. If you are a fan of the original Roadhouse then maybe check this one out but download this episode now to hear what we think of the new Roadhouse. Eric-Small            Jordan-Small    

2008 was the last time we saw a new Indiana Jones movie. So the question  is why are we getting a new adventure now? Eric goes off on this episode almost a bag of kernels for him. Which is our lowest rating ever. Jordan however tries to get Eric to understand that the plot of this movie is nothing strange to the series. Who do you agree with? Download this episode now to hear what we think of Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny.    Eric-      No Bag                         Jordan-Small  

Bailey built a team within three years of starting in real estate, only to find the timing wasn't right! After pulling back, she is once again in growth mode as she juggles a growing business and family, with her husband Michael joining her team and them welcoming their first child into the world recently. As a national affiliate for Homes For Heroes, Bailey is passionate about building relationships and prides herself on a business that is 100% sphere and referral based. ---------- Visit www.builthow.com to sign up for our next live or virtual event.   Part of the Win Make Give Podcast Network

The Prime Minister has just met with the UN Secretary general and spoke at the US Chamber of commerce in her first - delayed - but jam packed day in the United States Still no word on whether she’s locked in that coveted meeting with the US President at the White House... But while we wait, we’re joined by the executive director of the NZUS council Jordan Small. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Prime Minister is en route to the United States on a whirlwind trade mission - but a visit to the White House is still to be confirmed. Jacinda Ardern will travel to multiple cities, meeting with politicians, tech heavyweights, as well as making another cameo on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. It comes as New Zealand joins the newly-launched Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. The plan seeks to expand the US' economic influence in the region, but it isn't quite the trade agreement many had hoped for. We hear from Jordan Small, executive director of the NZUS Council.

The Prime Minister leaves this evening on a trade trip to the United States.  Jacinda Ardern will travel to multiple cities, meet with politicians and tech executives and appear on the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. She'll also deliver the Harvard commencement speech. NZUS Council executive director Jordan Small says hopefully a White House visit can happen.  But he says even if that doesn't happen this time, meeting face-to-face with other high level political figures is valuable. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Major players from the Biden Administration are joining the Prime Minister and other business leaders for the US Business Summit in Auckland today.It's organised by the Auckland Business Chamber and business intelligence firm NZINC.The summit comes as the US is doubling down on efforts to enhance its alliances and partnerships as it sets out its plan to compete with China.NZUS Council Executive Director Jordan Small says told Kate Hawkesby it will be interesting getting US perspectives on current issues as well as hearing from local business owners on how they're faring.“So getting their views and perspectives on how they're seeing the landscape, where they're seeing the challenges, where they're seeing the opportunities will be really valuable.”LISTEN ABOVE

In this episode, we look at supply chains with a focus on silicon and other rare earth minerals. Included is a question posed by Anna Kominik early in the discussion - is this redefining globalisation? I think the answer is absolutely yes with all the complexity, disruption, duplication, impacts on innovation, and increased costs that comes with this. But perhaps these are the kinds of trade offs we'll have to make for the sake of greater supply chain resilience and diversity. And we are seeing this right now through the case study of silicon and semiconductors and the planning for new foundries. There is a also a comment there about the need for a lot of more work to be done to get prepared and that this needs to be a deliberate process and as a nation having an opinion and approach to how we deal internationally with some of these big technology issues.Watch the full discussion and panel here: https://youtu.be/fsilMyh3MVgPanel bios: Professor David Capie – Director, Centre for Strategic Studies, Victoria University of Wellington Dr Reuben Steff – Senior Lecturer – International Affairs, University of Waikato Ainikki Riikonen – Research Associate, Technology and National Security Program, Center for a New American Security Stuart Wilson – CEO, Endace Anna Kominik – Asia Pacific Regional Director, Wisk Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgFor comments and feedback:Email: podcast@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org

In this episode we look at what it is that our industry voices on the panel think New Zealand government actors should be doing in this space, what steps or actions should be taken.  There is a clear theme about the need for expanded regulatory cooperation across jurisdictions and using existing international fora on standard and regulation setting. And to really lean into these fora and be active on putting our opinions forward on these big technology issues.There is also a comment there from Stuart Wilson, CEO of Endace, about the need to have the difficult conversations that these tech issues raise, particularly as they relate to New Zealand's relationship with China and finding a way to do that without disrupting our primary goods trade. Watch the full discussion and panel here: https://youtu.be/fsilMyh3MVgPanel bios: Professor David Capie – Director, Centre for Strategic Studies, Victoria University of Wellington Dr Reuben Steff – Senior Lecturer – International Affairs, University of Waikato Ainikki Riikonen – Research Associate, Technology and National Security Program, Center for a New American Security Stuart Wilson – CEO, Endace Anna Kominik – Asia Pacific Regional Director, Wisk Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgFor comments and feedback:Email: podcast@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org

In this episode I include a really interesting exchange between our panel moderator Professor David Capie and Ainikki Riikonen from DC think tank, the Centre for a New American Security. Here we get a better understanding of what the US approach to international technology looks like. Ainikki talks about a multilateral more inclusive approach likely to be the bedrock of the administration's approach to technology and acknowledges that the US can't go it alone.Our industry voices during the panel back up and support this approach saying there needs to be international alignment on policy, standard setting and regulation, otherwise the business complexity is too great. Unfortunately the reverse of this seems to have been the trend over the last few years. And then there are some interesting comments on industrial policy and a totally hands off approach no longer being an option because the competition is state-backed and the US government will need to find the right balance, between providing support but not over reaching.Watch the full discussion and panel here: https://youtu.be/fsilMyh3MVgPanel bios: Professor David Capie – Director, Centre for Strategic Studies, Victoria University of Wellington Dr Reuben Steff – Senior Lecturer – International Affairs, University of Waikato Ainikki Riikonen – Research Associate, Technology and National Security Program, Center for a New American Security Stuart Wilson – CEO, Endace Anna Kominik – Asia Pacific Regional Director, Wisk Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgFor comments and feedback:Email: podcast@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org

In this episode we go right to the start to look at this concept of “decoupling” in the context of technology supply chains: what is it?, why does it matter? and how might it play out? And then in later episodes we look at the experience of a couple of industry players who are seeing the impact right now of decoupling. In this episode you'll hear mainly from Dr Reuben Steff, an academic from the University of Waikato, and author of the issue brief and scenarios paper:  The Great Disconnect? US-China technology decoupling and its implications for New Zealand.It's a really quick read, designed to give an overview of what this is all about, and includes three scenarios of how decoupling might play out. The scenarios are designed to encourage debate and discussion and hopefully some planning.  For example, you'll hear in later episodes why our panel of experts think the most extreme scenario is unlikely to come to fruition while all agreeing that we need to be planning towards a range of possibilities and delving into the questions that this thinking and process forces. Watch the full discussion and panel here: https://youtu.be/fsilMyh3MVgPanel bios: Professor David Capie – Director, Centre for Strategic Studies, Victoria University of Wellington Dr Reuben Steff – Senior Lecturer – International Affairs, University of Waikato Ainikki Riikonen – Research Associate, Technology and National Security Program, Center for a New American Security Stuart Wilson – CEO, Endace Anna Kominik – Asia Pacific Regional Director, Wisk Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgFor comments and feedback:Email: podcast@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org

In this episode, we look at the question - are we heading towards a full-on tech cold-war?   This was scenario 3 from Dr Reuben Steff's issue brief and scenarios paper:  The Great Disconnect? US-China technology decoupling and its implications for New Zealand.Fortunately, the common answer from our panellists was that this is unlikely. That no one seems to want that kind of outcome. And interestingly there did seem to be some optimism there about the US and China reaching some accommodation, or at least there could be a settling in tensions once these current supply chain challenges are worked through with greater supply chain diversity and resilience established.However, Taiwan and the silicon supply chain and semiconductors will not be resolved any time soon because this requires massive investment to establish alternative supply chains which is several years away. Watch the full discussion and panel here: https://youtu.be/fsilMyh3MVgPanel bios: Professor David Capie – Director, Centre for Strategic Studies, Victoria University of Wellington Dr Reuben Steff – Senior Lecturer – International Affairs, University of Waikato Ainikki Riikonen – Research Associate, Technology and National Security Program, Center for a New American Security Stuart Wilson – CEO, Endace Anna Kominik – Asia Pacific Regional Director, Wisk Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgFor comments and feedback:Email: podcast@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org

Season 2, Episode 5: What are some next steps on digital trade? In this episode we look at what's next, what can we be working on immediately, perhaps before even getting to the point of negotiating a digital agreement.  It includes comments from most of our panelists and includes ideas such as: forming Memorandums of Understanding (MOUs), getting better bilateral cooperation between our researchers and scientists, better digital enablement and interoperability on digital identities, harmonisation on the rules, regulations and standards in areas like paperless trading. And plenty more.  Further information on this seriesThis current series on digital trade follows the release of our latest report on the future of New Zealand-United States digital trade, the challenges experienced by our digital exporters, and the case for a digital services agreement.What we're focusing in on for this series of episodes - are some of the current and future policy issues in this space.Looking at questions like - what is digital trade, what is a digital trade agreement, the best vehicle for an agreement with the US, why do one of these agreements, in the US political and policy context what's actually possible on trade, how can you regulate in such a fast-changing environment and what's the best approach, what are some of the next steps that New Zealand and the US could take right now.We're doing this in very short, single question episodes, generally 8-10 minutes long.Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgFor comments and feedback:Email: podcast@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org

Season 2, Episode 4: How do you regulate in such a fast changing environment?  In this episode we've included discussion during the panel on regulating in such a fast changing environment, and the idea of regulating for outcomes.  Panelists highlighted a number of perverse outcomes that they've seen where, for example, inferior technology solutions needed to be advanced in order to met the regulatory requirements.  This is another area where innovation on the regulatory front is required. You'll hear a number of voices from those in the room and our panelists: Andy Prow, co-founder of Kiwi cybersecurity firm RedShield, Joshua Meltzer and Stephanie Honey who has featured in our earlier episodes. The idea of regulatory experimentation and regulatory sandboxes is discussed to encourage regulatory innovation. This is the kind of conversation we need to be encouraging.  In the next episode we cover: What are some next steps on digital trade? Further information on this seriesThis current series on digital trade follows the release of our latest report on the future of New Zealand-United States digital trade, the challenges experienced by our digital exporters, and the case for a digital services agreement.What we're focusing in on for this series of episodes - are some of the current and future policy issues in this space.Looking at questions like - what is digital trade, what is a digital trade agreement, the best vehicle for an agreement with the US, why do one of these agreements, in the US political and policy context what's actually possible on trade, how can you regulate in such a fast-changing environment and what's the best approach, what are some of the next steps that New Zealand and the US could take right now.We're doing this in very short, single question episodes, generally 8-10 minutes long.Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgFor comments and feedback:Email: podcast@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org

Season 2, Episode 3: What's happening with US trade policy and what's possible on digital?In this episode you'll hear from Joshua Meltzer, Senior Fellow - Global Economy and Development with The Brookings Institution in Washington DC where he has a specific focus on digital trade.Joshua is an Australian who has been based in Washington DC for the last 14 years. He gives us his thoughts on the current US trade position and policy and what he thinks might be possible.  Clearly he doesn't see the Comprehensive and Progressive Transpacific Partnership - or the CPTPP - as a realistic prospect.  Even more so now that China has applied to accede it to the agreement. But he thinks digital might provide an opportunity for US leadership on the trade front. He also picks up on the EU-US trade and technology Council's agenda which he thought gives a feel for the direction of US trade priorities on digital and technology, and the drive of the US to work with trusted partners on digital and technology issues. In the next episode we cover discussion on regulating in such a fast changing environment. Further information on this seriesThis current series on digital trade follows the release of our latest report on the future of New Zealand-United States digital trade, the challenges experienced by our digital exporters, and the case for a digital services agreement.What we're focusing in on for this series of episodes - are some of the current and future policy issues in this space.Looking at questions like - what is digital trade, what is a digital trade agreement, the best vehicle for an agreement with the US, why do one of these agreements, in the US political and policy context what's actually possible on trade, how can you regulate in such a fast-changing environment and what's the best approach, what are some of the next steps that New Zealand and the US could take right now.We're doing this in very short, single question episodes, generally 8-10 minutes long.Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgFor comments and feedback:Email: podcast@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org

Season 2, Episode 2: Do we need a digital agreement with the US and what's the best vehicle?  In this episode we'll hear again from Stephanie Honey this time answering the question, what's the value in doing these digital agreements, and a thought on the best vehicle for doing this type of agreement with the US.  Toward the middle of the excerpt is an interesting question and comment from Stephanie on legitimate exceptions to the free flow of data - when can governments restrict the flow of data, in what areas is it valid for government's to preserve “policy space” and the ability to regulate. Which of course is an especially hot topic in trade.This leads into the next episode where Joshua Meltzer answers: What's happening with US trade policy and what's possible on digital?   Further information on this seriesThis current series on digital trade follows the release of our latest report on the future of New Zealand-United States digital trade, the challenges experienced by our digital exporters, and the case for a digital services agreement.What we're focusing in on for this series of episodes - are some of the current and future policy issues in this space. Looking at questions like - what is digital trade, what is a digital trade agreement, the best vehicle for an agreement with the US, why do one of these agreements, in the US political and policy context what's actually possible on trade, how can you regulate in such a fast-changing environment and what's the best approach, what are some of the next steps that New Zealand and the US could take right now.We're doing this in very short, single question episodes, generally 8-10 minutes long.Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgFor comments and feedback:Email: podcast@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org

Season 2, Episode 1: What is the future of NZ-US digital trade? In this episode we include a simple explanation of digital trade and the emerging global rule set on digital trade. Included is Stephanie Honey of Honey Consulting, a leading expert on digital trade here in New Zealand. She provides one of the clearest descriptions I've heard of what of digital trade is, what it includes, and some of the complications for business trying to decipher what rules to apply.  The next episode takes this a little further considering why should we be looking to do a digital trade agreement with the United States and what's the best current agreement vehicle available for doing this. Further information on this seriesThis current series on digital trade follows the release of our latest report on the future of New Zealand-United States digital trade, the challenges experienced by our digital exporters, and the case for a digital services agreement. What we're focusing in on for this series of episodes - are some of the current and future policy issues in this space.  Looking at questions like - what is digital trade, what is a digital trade agreement, the best vehicle for an agreement with the US, why do one of these agreements, in the US political and policy context what's actually possible on trade, how can you regulate in such a fast-changing environment and what's the best approach, what are some of the next steps that New Zealand and the US could take right now. We're doing this in very short, single question episodes, generally 8-10 minutes long. Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgFor comments and feedback:Email: podcast@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org

Today's discussion is with Evan Osnos. Evan is a staff writer at The New Yorker where he writes about foreign affairs and politics and has recently just written the book “Joe Biden: The Life, the Run, and What Matters Now”.It's a timely book providing a concise examination of President-elect Biden based on lengthy interviews with Biden himself, and on revealing conversations with more than a hundred others, including President Barack Obama, Cory Booker, Amy Klobuchar, Pete Buttigieg, and a range of progressive activists, advisers, opponents, and Biden family members. I've just finished reading the book, it's a great read, very accessible, and you do come away feeling like you've got a real insight into the man and his character. Definitely put it on your summer reading lists or for the Christmas stockings.  We cover a lot during the discussion with Evan including Joe Biden's personal story and tragedies, what he's guided by, his relationship with the Senate, his understanding of the centre ground, China, trade, Obama and much much more.Full discussion on Youtube: https://youtu.be/lclMfk9wGJwHost biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biographies:Martijn Rasser: https://www.cnas.org/people/martijn-rasserAinikki Riikonen: https://www.cnas.org/people/ainikki-riikonenFor comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today I'm bringing you a discussion with Martijn Rasser, and Ainikki Riikonen from U.S. think tank the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).  They are authors of a recent report titled: Common Code: An Alliance Framework for Democratic Technology Policy which advances the much talked about idea of the need for the world's democratic nations to work together on technology policy.  They describe in their report that “the global order is at an inflection point where decisions made by world leaders in coming months will shape the world for decades…”.  The liberal democracies, if they fail to come together, will miss the bus and with it the ability to shape how emerging technologies such as AI, quantum computing, biotechnology and communications will be used.  However, missing the bus in this case doesn't mean a period of inaction, or simply waiting for the next bus it actually means ceding the ground to authoritarian nations - China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela - who are working together to decide how these technologies will be used for everyone. This is where this proposal comes in for “like minded” democratic nations to work together for the benefit of all. Adhoc, reactive, one-off responses from individual nations advances nothing. A joined up approach among nations with shared values and vision is needed. This report represents progress on the idea.  Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biographies:Martijn Rasser: https://www.cnas.org/people/martijn-rasserAinikki Riikonen: https://www.cnas.org/people/ainikki-riikonenFor comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Real Talk 3.6   Hosted by:  Chad Otterstrom, Bjorn Leines, and Mark Sullivan   Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject   We're back for season 3 and welcoming our new Real Talk co-hosts Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines and jumping right into snowboarding news covering:   Movies and teasers, upcoming gear & tech, and a whole lot more.   The first three episodes of the seasons real talk her up on YouTube now. Check it out on YouTube! Http://YouTube.com/c/thesnowboardproject   It's snowing in the west and 49 resorts are already open.   For more info check http://onthesnow.com     MOVIES & TEASERS NEWS New movies are winding down but there were a few releases in the past two weeks worth talking about:   T32M - 32 team movie   25 years of 32 Scott Stevens, Chris Grenier, Jordan Small, Dylan Alito, Toni Kerkela, Corey Smith, Bode Merrill, Pat Fava, Joey Fava, Johnny O'Connor, Phil Hansen and of course Zeb Powell. With a special appearance from Jeremy Jones!   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9woOcU8tCCo&feature=emb_logo Halcyon - Sage Kotesnberg Movie  Sage Kostenberg, Gabe Ferguson, Nik Baden, and Jared Elston  Jackson Hole, Park City, Whistler, and Alaska.    https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=59&v=_gZJwDqMSLw&feature=emb_logo   Gutterball - Videograss   Riley Nickerson, Harrison Gordon, Jacob Krugmire, Kas Lemmens, Zak Hale, Brady Lem, Justin Fronius, Joe Sexton, Ben Bilodeau   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_r-AuMbxz8&feature=emb_logo Betty Ford - Beyond Medals Kevin Backström, Tor Lundström, Max Buri, Sebbe De Buck, David Babacar Djité, Kazu Kokobu, Torgeir Bergrem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hXZvZYZh73g&feature=emb_logo Uninvited II  Ylfa Runarsdottir, Miyon Yamaguchi, Savannah Shinske, Naima Antolin, Taylor Elliott, Maggie Leon, Darrah Reid, Elena Graglia, Corrine Pasela, Kaleah Opal    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yIgcYSQyrSk&feature=emb_title   Facets Leanne Pelosi, Jess Kimura, Marion Haerty, Mary Rand, and Amanda Hankison https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bGH_qeWSFuo&feature=emb_logo AND A WHOLE LOT MORE...     Produced by: Mark Sullivan Dustin H James   This episode is sponsored by:   Cardiff Snowcraft  @cardiffsnow www.cardiffsnow.com Coupon Code: “THESNOWBOARDPROJECT15” {15% off at their website)    Never Summer Snowboards @neversummer www.neversummer.com    Lago Snowboards @lagosnowboards www.lagosnowboards.com   Check them out!

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Today we're back talking U.S. politics with a panel discussion - Leon Grice and Kenny Clark - as we count down to polling day in the U.S.. We start with a quick chat about New Zealand's recent elections, Labour's historic victory, what kind of mandate has the win provided, and the future of the National Party.    And then we take a look at the U.S. elections.  Now 10 days out from polling day - Tuesday the 3rd November - fivethirtyeight.com gives Trump a 12 in 100 chance of winning, not great but still a chance. We look at Trump's strategy from here and what's within his control to turn this around. We consider the 'undecideds' - estimated at between 2-6 percent this year, versus 13 percent at the last election - and the special kind of scorn undecided voters seem to be receiving from some media quarters at this time. Who are the undecideds at this point, what is it they're weighing up? Are they likely to be a key factor this time around? Then we end by looking at the final presidential debate, the two different preparation approaches of the candidates, and what difference will a good debate performance make at this late stage.  And finally how are the two candidates likely to approach the debate. It's a lively and fun discussion. Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biographies:Leon Grice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leongrice/Kenny Clark: https://www.lillisclark.com/team/kenny-clark/For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today's discussion is with Dr Reuben Steff.  Reuben is a Senior Lecturer at the University of Waikato in Hamilton, New Zealand. He teaches courses on New Zealand foreign policy, international relations and global security. Reuben has worked for the New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade in the International Security and Disarmament Division, and the Strategic Policy Division. We talk about his soon to be released book: US Foreign Policy in the Age of Trump: Drivers, Strategy and Tactics (Routledge, 2020). It's a good read where Reuben attempts to objectively look at Trump's foreign policy approach, to find patterns of behaviour and to look beyond the bluster. It's not intended as a justification of the administration's approach and choices. Rather his purpose in writing the book is to enable better debate of it.  It's an interesting discussion, with references to Nixon and Kissenger's Madman theory in foreign affairs - characterised by irrationality, volatility and unpredictability.  We talk a lot about whether there is strength or advantage to be gained from unpredictability.  President Trump has previously said that the U.S. had become too predictable. Of course, we also consider what this uncertain context means for small states like New Zealand.  Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biography:Dr Reuben Steff: https://www.waikato.ac.nz/fass/about/staff/rsteffFor comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today's discussion is with Hayden Thorne.  He is a Kiwi, an aspiring academic, and a legal historian currently undertaking his PhD focused on the United States Supreme Court and the role that legal representation plays in the outcome of significant decisions. The Supreme Court, its decision making and traditions, the personalities on the Court and the critical role that the Court plays in the US is something that has fascinated me for many years. And I've been in search of someone to talk to about the Court for months now and just in the last week or so stumbled upon Hayden. Of course we talk about the impact of the passing of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg - a liberal icon, and powerful voice for woman, minorities, and the disenfranchised.  We look at whether her jurisprudence changed during her tenure or just that the persona and profile grew.  And we briefly consider the importance of conventions and customs concerning the nomination and confirmation of Supreme Court justices and what might be lost when these are tossed aside because of the politics of either side. I was also really keen to talk about the recent series of decisions from the Supreme Court.  These included decisions on LGBTQ employment rights, abortion, and immigration and saw the Supreme Court's Chief Justice play a critical swing role siding with the Court's liberal justices to provide a majority.  We talk about these decisions, the composition of the Court, and what it is that Chief Justice Roberts, a conservative, is possibly motivated by.  As President Trump has nominated a replacement to Justice Ginsberg we recall the words of Justice Ginsberg herself saying that Presidents have often been disappointed with their nominations to the Court. Hayden provides a historic perspective and examples of where nominations to the Supreme Court haven't always panned out as expected. Links mentioned during the recording: https://www.newsroom.co.nz/ideasroom/a-potential-disaster-for-us-lawhttps://www.newsroom.co.nz/ideasroom/us-abortion-laws-intentionally-inflammatoryHost biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biography: Hayden Thorne: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hayden-thorne-a1518a5a/For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today's discussion is with Andrea Durkin.  Andrea is the Editor-in-Chief of TradeVistas and Founder of Sparkplug, LLC. TradeVistas is a great online resource providing very easily digestible information on the latest trade issues. We include a lot of their material on the NZUS Council website. Andrea's background includes having previously served as a U.S. Government trade negotiator. She has proudly taught international trade policy and negotiations for the last fifteen years as an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University's Master of Science in Foreign Service program.   Our discussion with Andrea focuses on trade:  Whether trade policy is a feature of this year's presidential election? Are there likely to be substantive differences in the trade policy pathways of a Trump 2 or Biden 1 administration? American public opinion towards the WTO and global leadership on the trade front.  The voting patterns of congress and whether we're ever likely to see again the kind of coalition that led to the passage of the USMCA.   The race for the role of Director General of the WTO and her recent interaction with the leading candidates for the role and Andrea's opinion on what kind of leadership is needed at the WTO.   Links mentioned during the recording: https://tradevistas.org/trade-and-politics-2020/Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgAndrea Durkin: https://tradevistas.org/author/adurkin/For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode includes a discussion with Ambassador Derek Shearer.  Our latest US election series speaker, a longstanding Democrat, former Clinton administration figure, former U.S. Ambassador to Denmark, professor in international affairs and diplomacy at Occidental College in California, and long time friend to New Zealand.During the discussion Derek answers the question: why is the 2020 presidential election the most important of the century?This is an edited down version of a webinar moderated by NZUS Council Chair, Leon Grice. You can find the full video discussion on our YouTube account here: https://lnkd.in/g6HwtQySome highlights from the discussion:  You can not have a discussion about US politics without talking about the role of race and culture and the impact that this will have on these elections. Derek talks about the possibility of a new civil rights movement emerging as recent events have finally landed and registered with white mainstream America.  The state of the Democratic Party campaign team and potential Biden administration figures. Derek says the party has never been more united, and mobilised by the common purpose of defeating Trump, and willing to make compromises.  A Biden administration's approach to foreign affairs, diplomacy, international engagement, and soft power.  And finally why he will be watching the debates closely and the impact that these might have on early voting. Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgLeon Grice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leongrice/chair@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biography:Derek Shearer: https://www.oxy.edu/academics/faculty/derek-shearerFor comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today's episode includes a discussion with Richard Fontaine and focuses on the foreign policy of a future U.S. administration - whether a second term under President Trump or a first term Biden administration.  Richard Fontaine is CEO of the highly influential DC based think tank - the Center for a New American Security (CNAS).  He is young, sharp, highly qualified and already one of the foremost voices on foreign policy of this generation.  So we were fortunate to have Richard join us for a discussion and hear his thoughts on where everything is moving. He is a self-described internationalist, a Republican, and a moderate. He served as foreign policy adviser to the late Senator John McCain, was an adviser in the National Security Council under President George W Bush, worked in the State Department, and began his foreign policy career as a staff member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, focusing on the Middle East and South Asia. What I”m including today is an edited discussion which trims the 65 minute webinar content down to roughly 35 minutes. Obviously there is quite a bit that didn't make the final cut for this podcast product. However, do not despair - the full, uncut, unedited version is available, together with video, and a link is included here in the episode notes. The webinar is moderated by NZUS Council chair - Leon Grice.  Leon is joined by a panel made up of NZUS Council members - Fran O'Sullivan, Stuart Wilson and Sam McIvor.  Even in this edited version a lot of ground is covered:  The future of the Republican Party  The U.S.-China relationship, decoupling and whether there is any way for the U.S. and China to get along, bifurcation of technology and supply chains, the role of China in the world, the critical position of Taiwan in the semi-conductor supply chain as well as Richard's thoughts on US presidential candidates positions on Taiwan..   Trade and the World Trade Organisation.  The priority that Biden will give to climate change to the extent that he can do this without needing to go through Congress. There's loads in this episode and plenty more in the full version.   Full version of the discussion: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMfNIlPJXA4&t=1510sHost biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biography:Richard Fontaine: https://www.cnas.org/people/richard-fontaineFor comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode's discussion is with an exceptionally talented Kiwi - Xaviour Walker. He's a medical professional, President of the Kiwi Leadership Network USA, and has recently returned to New Zealand after 11 years in the U.S.. The discussion was recorded right at the end of July before Auckland went into lockdown again. At the time of recording he warns that we need to avoid being complacent and that we have this difficult and cautious 2-3 years ahead.  However, this is not another pandemic discussion.  Xaviour provides a perspective on and experience of the NZ-US relationship. And that's partly what this podcast is about - bringing those perspectives and experiences into focus. As you'll hear its also what the Kiwi Leadership Network USA is about - to highlight inspiring Kiwis doing amazing things in the U.S.  It is a common mission for both our organisations. I really enjoyed the conversation, learning more about where his drive comes from, his family, parents, the role of sport in his early background, and the strong sense of responsibility he feels to help those around him, to contribute, to fully utilise all his talents.  You also get the very clear feeling that he was totally at home in the US. Being at the epicentre of developments in his field, the ambition and competitiveness of being in such a large market.  We talk about the importance of telling the stories of New Zealanders who are doing amazing things in the US. He rightly identifies that we too often are unaware of what our Kiwi compatriots are getting up to and there is so much there we can be proud of if we just shine a little light on their achievements and create an environment where our people feel comfortable to share their greatness.   There's a lot in the discussion. I really enjoyed chatting with Xaviour and I hope you enjoy listening.  Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biography:Xaviour Walker: https://www.otago.ac.nz/dsm-medicine/people/Profile/index.html?id=3276Kiwi Leadership Network USA: http://www.kiwileaders.org/For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today's discussion is with Molly Reynolds is focused on races for the US House of Representatives and the Senate, the likely composition in 2021, and what their legislative priorities might be.  Molly Reynolds is a senior fellow in Governance Studies at Brookings in Washington DC. She studies Congress, with an emphasis on how congressional rules and procedure affect domestic policy outcomes, and she's an expert on filibustering in the US Senate. We first met Molly at the end of 2018 following the mid-term elections where she gave this really insightful presentation on why those elections were such a wave for the Dems and some of the trends underlying that wave of support for the Democrats.  It is an edited discussion part of a webinar we held recently for NZUS Council members and the public. On current polling it looks like the Dems will take the Senate, along with holding the House. That's a situation that has changed dramatically over the last 6 months or so where the odds were on the Republicans holding the Senate. With this there is very real talk of the Dems using their simple majority - that's 50 votes - to change the filibuster rules within the Senate to enable the passage of big reform - democracy or voter rights reform, climate change. If that is the case, expect that battle to be fierce in early 2021.   During the discussion we try to work out what the legislative priorities might be for a Biden presidency, and unified Dems held Senate and House.  Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biography:Molly Reynolds: https://www.brookings.edu/experts/molly-e-reynolds/For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today's discussion is with Professor Todd Belt in the first of our NZUS Council US Elections Speaker Series running over the next month or so where we dig into the ins and outs of the US electoral contest.  Professor Belt is director of the Political Management program at The Graduate School of Political Management at George Washington University where he is educating the next generation of political operatives. His research and writing focuses on the mass media, public opinion, the presidency, campaigns and elections… It's a dense discussion.  We cover a lot of ground.  If you love US politics and you love the spectacle of US political campaigns then this is the episode for you.  We talk: Campaign strategy during COVID and the connections between the presidential race and senate races, and the kinds of calculations that the campaign teams must make.  The 12 states that he is monitoring really closely, their latest forecasts, and what's happening in each of those states.  Why Biden is in such a strong position right now - he has options on how he can put together a pathway to victory, whereas Trump must win the rustbelt states.  We look at the reliability of polling and why the polls were so wrong in 2016 - or were they?  What are the policy issues - the economy, China, immigration, COVID response?  We talk a lot about the changing demographics in the US as it becomes more diverse, more suburban and urban, more educated - and what that all means.  Party realignment - is the Reagan Coalition still in play for the GOP, or do they need to rebuild a new coalition of voters.   There is so much in this episode you might need to listen to it twice. Finally, this is a recorded webinar discussion with NZUS Council members. I'm joined by Leon Grice - chair of the Council and I ask a number of questions from those participating in the webinar.    Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biography:Professor Todd Belt: https://gspm.gwu.edu/todd-beltFor comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today's episode is from a discussion earlier this week with the Hon Simon Bridges - National's new foreign affairs spokesperson.   It's reported that Bridges held out for the foreign affairs portfolio after being replaced as leader.  So we talk about what his motivation was for wanting foreign affairs, his views on the geopolitical landscape, how NZ should navigate through these uncertain times… we talk a lot about China, US-China tensions, NZ-China relations - and the importance of both protecting our interests and safeguarding our values. During the discussion you'll hear different voices and questions coming in from our board and advisory board members.  I think it all adds up to quite an interesting early view into how Simon Bridges is thinking about the portfolio and how he is likely to position from here on some of the big issues in the portfolio. Some key takeaways:  He says that "walking the line" will become challenging in an increasingly volatile and dangerous world.   He makes the point, unapologetically, that the Key government was focused on trade first and foremost - but the times have changed. Trade of course is still important but the geopolitics component is becoming more important.  National's positioning on China has not changed, rather the Chinese position globally has changed.   In respect of Hong Kong and the extradition agreement - he says we should have moved quicker, in line with Canada, Britain and Australia - to condemn the national security law because it is the right thing to do rather than to keep in step with traditional partners. Multilateralism is at the core of his thinking and that New Zealand should continue to be pushing into relationships with like minded nations.    The US is still the powerhouse in innovation, creativity, technology and that New Zealand must be close to that.  It will interesting to talk to Bridges again in 6 months time and track his thinking as he grows in the role and the global circumstances continue to change. Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biography:Hon Simon Bridges: https://www.parliament.nz/en/mps-and-electorates/members-of-parliament/bridges-simon/For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Today's show is a scene setting episode as we fast approach November's US elections.  It's a 101 on the US electoral process and campaign strategy setting up the discussion for this episode and those we'll have over the coming months. Importantly, it also sets out the State races or battleground races we need to monitoring over the coming months. We look at the concept of the electoral map and this idea of a “pathway to victory” that you'll hear about over and over again up until November. And finally we look at current polling - nationwide, and in each of the battleground states. But before we get into this we look at the issue of social media consumer boycotts based on the political views of a company owner or shareholder where there seems to be increasingly limited scope to enjoy a product or service made by someone who holds a political view different to your own. I discuss this all with special guest Kenny Clark of Lillis Clark - a Wellington based public affairs firm. Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biography:Kenny Clark: https://www.lillisclark.com/team/kenny-clark/https://www.lillisclark.com/For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

This episode is a little different in that it takes a quick look back at four of my favourite episodes with short snippets from each. We're marking in a small way the milestone of having reached 25 episodes. Each of the selected episodes are a little different, and for different reasons make my favourites lists. What's common across each though is a clear message, lesson or takeaway. The 4 episodes are: Hon Tim Groser (Episode 1): I pick up the conversation at the point where Tim is reflecting on the victory of President Trump in 2016, what he terms the ‘cry of the dispossessed' and the disconnection of the ‘lightly educated' from the concept of the American Dream and the idea of progression and social mobility. Anna Kominik (Episode 13): We talk about the future of transport and opportunity for New Zealand to take a leading role in the development of the future of the transport industry.  There's also a strong message in there about how we can and should do foreign investment in New Zealand. Leon Gurevitch (Episode 19): We reflect on Leon's research into Weta Digital and the ability of Weta to bring together the technical or hard skills of science, mathematics, computing and engineering with creativity, art, story-telling required by the film sector. The broader lesson is that we need this convergence to happen everywhere for innovation and disruption to thrive.Demian Smith (Episode 23):  Demian talks about the future of the relationship and comments powerfully on the Black Lives Matters movement, the history of the US on race, slavery, and his family's story. He makes the point that the US is a complex place, it is not a simple story, where people have had to fight for their rights and where painful generational change, built off dissent and protest leads to growth.  Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgEpisode links: https://www.fridaydownload.nz/episodes/episode-1-struggling-american-working-class-impeachment-trade-and-interning-in-congresshttps://www.fridaydownload.nz/episodes/covid-19-takeover-and-flying-taxishttps://www.fridaydownload.nz/episodes/leon-gurevitch-insights-on-creativity-innovation-and-transformative-technologieshttps://www.fridaydownload.nz/episodes/demian-smith-what-makes-for-a-good-us-diplomatFor comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/About the NZUS CouncilEstablished in 2001, we are a non-partisan, non-government organisation focused on advancing New Zealand's interests in a strong bilateral relationship with the US.

Today I'm including a discussion with Mark Turnbull - Chief Executive Officer and Director of Foley Wines.  Foley Wines wholly owns a collection of iconic wineries and brands: Martinborough Vineyard, Te Kairanga and the Lighthouse Gin brand in Martinborough; Grove Mill and Vavasour in Marlborough; and, Mt Difficulty in Central Otago. It is NZX listed with US investor and businessman - Bill Foley - its major shareholder. Bill is a major investor in the US wine industry and his company Foley Family Inc. is a Top 20 wine company in the US, owning 17 wineries with over 150 dedicated sales personnel in the US.  Mark's career started as an accountant with Ernst and Young, then for the next 16 years he was Managing Partner of the brand consultancy Designworks. Mark was Chairman of the New Zealand Wine Fund when it was acquired by Foley Family Wines in 2009. In 2011, Mark had a sabbatical year and attended London Business School where he completed a Masters of Science in Leadership and Strategy with Distinction. The discussion provides really interesting insight into how and why we need to be brand builders in New Zealand, the importance of storytelling and creating brand experiences - both in the vineyard and virtually - for consumers to connect, continuing to drive the shift from bulk to being a premium producer. We talk about foreign investment and what motivates investors like Bill Foley and others - and its not just about profit. Its often about creating something special and a strong feeling of connection to New Zealand. Finally, we look to the future and what that might look like and how consumers will be more driven to seek out brand stories, to understand the inputs, values and overall sustainability of the products that they consume. Host biography:Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biography:Mark Turnbull: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mark-turnbull-143a1232/https://www.foleywines.co.nz/For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/About the NZUS CouncilEstablished in 2001, we are a non-partisan, non-government organisation focused on advancing New Zealand's interests in a strong bilateral relationship with the US.

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This week's discussion is with Demian Smith, Political and Economic Counselor in the US Embassy here in Wellington. He is an experienced well-known, well-liked, well-respected and highly effective diplomat. Demian's three year posting is coming to an end and he'll return to Washington DC later this month. For the discussion I'm joined by NZUS Council chair - Leon Grice - for a very open conversation with Demian about his time here, what it takes to be a good diplomat and whether it is different being a US diplomat, we reflect on some of the big political and geopolitical shifts, movements and events of the last three years. We look at the current challenging and complex terrain in the NZ-US relationship - China, the WTO, and the multilateral/international order - where there may often be agreement on the need for reform but differences in the approach, and what he thinks the future holds. Above all it is a discussion that celebrates democracy, our shared democratic values, and the ability of democratic nations to change. Host biography: Jordan Small: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordancsmall/jsmall@nzuscouncil.orgGuest biography:Demian Smith: https://www.linkedin.com/in/demiansmith/Leon Grice: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leongrice/For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgCredits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/About the NZUS CouncilEstablished in 2001, we are a non-partisan, non-government organisation focused on advancing New Zealand's interests in a strong bilateral relationship with the US.

Real Talk: This Week in Snowboarding Season Two in Review   In this Real Talk we take a wide ranging view on the 2019/2020 season. We interviewed more than 137 snowboarders and brought their stories to you each Monday on our Real Talk shows. In this Year in Review Episode, we share more than 40 interviews - including Jake Carpenter, Scott Stevens, Joe Sexton, Mon Roisland, Zeb Powell, Skyler Gallardo, Rene Rinnekangas, Scotty James, Sage Kotsenberg, Dustbox, Leanne Pelosi, Nora Beck... and the list goes on.    Former Snowboarder Magazine Rider of the Year Bjorn Leines Co-hosts - and even offers ‘sage' wisdom to the current Rider of the Year, Sage Kotsenberg.   Perhaps of all our 174 episodes - this one demonstrates the possibilities of audio as a medium - at least in our second season, as just like snowboarding, we view audio, as a medium as a canvas for creative expression and progression. Real Talk This Week in Snowboarding   35 Episodes 137 Real Talk guests From 18 countries 56 Movies covered 36 Events   WHAT WE COVERED   Jeremy Jones testifies to congress on climate change The drought in South America Hot Dawgz and Handrails Holy Bowly Down Under= 686 Yearbook Launch of “Women's Lib” from Lib Tech 20 Years of Volcom Outerwear in snowboarding Rendezvous Mountain Culture Festival (Salt Lake City) Joe Sexton cover on Snowboarder Magazine (Omaha Rail) Absinthe Films Isle of Snow Premiere New GoPros, Hero 8 and Max Joy Snowboard Movie Premiere Chloe Kim's Retirement Ruka, Finland first resort in world to open New Zealand Spring Season Nate Dogggg gets first chair in Colorado for 24 straight years Opening of Big Snow in New Jersey - America's first indoor snow park Bonezone Opening Norwegian Snowboard Awards Curator Book iF3 Awards Snowboarder Magazine's Superpark Backcountry.com Boycott Modena Big Air Dylan Alito talks about Absinthe Euro Tour Tim Humphries on Boreal Opener and new GoPros Pat Bridges on the Mammoth Opener Jake Burton's Passing Joe Sexton does the “Omaha Rail” (interview) Building Snowboard Cross Courses with Eric Themel Dirksen Derby Pat Moore's Methodology Contest Air and Style Grand Prix of Snowboarding - Copper Mountain Woodward Park City Opening Premiere of Joy/Trash/Permission in Denver Premiere of Dark Matter, Travis Rice and Elias Elhardt in Tordrillo Range, AK Interview with Scott Stevens about his movie Suzy Greenberg 270 Victor De La Rue signs with Jones Snowboards Global Team Maria Thomsen signs with Burton Global Team Skolf, the league? Vans HiStandard Series Ride A-10 release Chloe Kim off Burton - on Roxy? Brandon Reis Mona Reisa Gnu board Introducing Never Summer Harpoon Japan Condition early January UK Snowdomes New Uzbercki resort Serious snow at Mt. Baker Hold Fast Tweak Hard book  Make Waves Move Mountains - ride with Robin Van Gyn Craig Kelly 17th anniversary of passing Zak Hale gets arrested atr street spot Freeride World Tour Hakuba Spark R/D Love My Avy center contest Laax Open with Mon Sebbe gets ready for X-Games King/Queen of Extreme X-Games Recap with Nelson and Mons SIA recap with Cardiff, Jones, Nidecker, Lib Tech, Never Summer, 686, Yes, DC, Now, Ride, Airblaster, Volcom, CBDayz, Spark R&D, Rome Snowboarder Awards Freeride World Tour Kicking Horse Dew Tour Mt. Baker Banked Slalom King/Queen Corbetts 70 degrees in Antarctica Snow blankets West Calgary World Cup Joy behind the scenes Skolf Finals Lord of the Ropes US Open A Day for Jake Stan at the Open Blake Lamb quits his sponsors Methodology Police Blotter Nate Bozung and Dean Cummins Freeride World Tour Fiberbrun Ms. Superpark Shapers Summit Coronavirus around the snowboard world  Aspen on resorts handling virus Owner Operator on making masks Spark R&D retools factory Having Coronavirus   Real Talk Guests Bjorn Leines  Sage Kotsenberg  Kyle Kennedy  Hans Mindich  Aspen Rainweaver  Bode Merril Mikko Rehnberg Charles Reid Ted Borland Mons Roisland Jake Aaronson Leanne Pelosi Dylan Alito Tim Humphries Pat Bridges Jon Miller Wille McMillon Pat Moore Max Tokanaga Max Kucharek Chad Otterstrom Billy Anderson Chris Karol Steve Hayes Ross Powers Mike Arzt Frank Phillips Jason Wolle Michael Kary Eric Themel  Atsushi Yamanaka Martin Gallant Romain DeMarchi Nelson Wormstead Joe Sexton Max Morrill Mikey Ciccarelli Dustin Craven Alexey Matveyev  Marcel Dolak Kyle Mack Trevor Gerard Scotty James Yuto Totsuka Scott Stevens Dan Clark Nick Campiglia Ahmon stamps Dave Morris Jeremy Allen Martin Cernik Jason Borgstede Stacey Alonzo Tim Carlson Dave Jessen Geoff Perkins Jim Linnberg Geoff Perkins Rob Kingwill Skyler Gallardo Harry Winnard Richen Wangyal Mike Baker Jason ‘Bas' Basarich Nial Romanek Blake Hamm Aaron Lebowitz Stan Leville Mark Clavin Sebbe Debuck Max Parrot Ryo Ayazawa Zeb Powell  Sven Thorgren Darcy Sharpe Jesse Paul  Thierry Kunz Peter Saari DCP JP Solberg Pat McCarthy Bobby Meeks Mike ‘Gags' Gagliardi JF Pelchat Jack Hewitt Jesse Grandkowski Frank Bourgeois Seth Lightcap Kaelin Cassidy Seth Huot Matt Stillman Ben Morse Dan Ventura Becca Ritter Jeff Pensiero Zoi Sadowski-Synott Cooper Whittier Dustbox Jill Perkins Luke Winkleman Jamie Anderson Sage Kotsenberg Maria Thomsen Drayden Gardner Rene Rinnekangas Benny Milam Nora Beck Martin Hardy Zack Knabel Steve Decker Pat Cray Lydia Ames Peter Harvieux TJ Harmon Blake Lamb Christine Savage Melissa Riitano Sam Klein MFM Christian Knapp Tron Dyb Mike Chantry Ricky Melnik Jeff Fulton Ken Achenbach Giacomo Kratter Iztok Sumatic Joey B. Howyadoin Eric Luthart Lt. Sullivan John Cavan Ingemar Backman Thunder Tindall Travis Wood Will Ritter Steven Kimura Andrew Hardingham TOTAL = 137   VIDEOS/EDITS COVERED 56 Videos Covered   Contrast - Bode Merrill, Eric Leon, Desiree Melancon BLP III - Calgary Crew Cast and Carve - Jones Snowboards East Bumfucc Shithole - Jake Aaronsen Folklore - Arbor Team Vid 100 North - Vermont Shred Movie Isle of Snow - Absinthe Films Offline - Nitro Movie Out of Bounds - 3D IMAX featuring Torah Bright Joy - Sage Kotsenburg, Red Gerard, and homies Veer - Urban snowboarding feat. Jesse Paul, Jordan Small, Melissa Riitano, Nirvana Ortez, and more Who Cares - Charles Reid, Darcy Sharpe, and more Cloud - GNU edit filmed on phones Buzzin - Edit from Young Doli Goner - Japan street edit with Riley Nickerson, Jacob Krugmire, and Jake Moore Week of Privilege - Quiksilver Team at Baldface Lovely Day - Vans team edit from 14 day trip down west coast Triple Overhead - Sharksnowsurf pow surf edit All Ways Down - Rome Team Edit from Absolut Park in Austria Project Hijinks - Rusty Toothbrush Chris Grenier's Boardslides and Banter Fanatics - Fanatic Snowboards Edit Skolf the Movie - Airblaster Movie Fast Forward The Girls in Motion - Girls rail trip to Edmonton Buddy Cam - A Short Film by Madison Blackley Tenderfoot - 4 part snowboard series from Garrett Warnick Mons Roisland in Saas-Fee Umami - Manboys Edit Sunokero - Japan edit from Korua Shapes Future Mystic - Brandon Cocard and Mike Rav's Movie Dustbox Presents - Dustbox Crew Defiance - North Face Big Mtn Movie with Victor De La Rue, Leanne Pelosi, and Jake Blauvelt Life in General - Bryan Fox Movie The Great Powderhound Migration The Glacier Express - Holden Channel - US Shapes Movie Inexact Odyssey - Volvom Movie ThirtyTwo Spot Check - Loon Losers - Lobster Movie Highest of Hopes - Adidas Team Video Trash - Zac Hale Movie Hi8us - Dope Industries Edit Balance Beam - Videograss Dark Matter - Travis Rice, Elias Elhardt, Curt Morgan Suzy Greenberg 270 - Scott Stevens and Friends All Ways Down - Rome Snowboards Where Land Ends - Jones Snowboards Rocksand - Braincage Immolate 2 - NZ crew@Saas Fee Rooster Tail - Austen Sweeten Honey - Ivinka Juergenson Backyard Boogie - Griffin Siebert Sunday in the Park - Ep 1-2 Test Pressing - Brandon Coccard Sunday in the Park 5 - Skyler Gallardo Teal - Sam Klein/Chris Corning Bye for Now - Dustbox Test Pressing #3 - Brandon Coccard Overtime - The Bruners Favorite Episodes Most interesting guests Where is snowboarding going? . Aftermath of Corona? Next Season? Or don't go there? I think we put it for end of show? Could be or we ignore i - but kind of hard to given it is global and effecting everyone . Save discussion for end? We have edit time since we are recording sunday. Werd      Room for Improvement   ONSITE EVENT COVERAGE   30th Anniversary of Mt Hood Summer Camps - Government Camp, OR Rendezvous Mountain Culture Festival - Salt Lake City, UT US Grand Prix - Copper Mountain, CO. Winter X-Games - Aspen, CO. Outdoor Retailer Tradeshow - Denver, CO. Live Studio Audience with Founder of Silverton Mountain Resort Jen Brill - Silverton, CO. Snowboarder Magazine Awards - Copper Mountain, CO. Dew Tour - Copper Mountain, CO. US Grand Prix - Mammoth, CA. TOTAL = 9

In this episode Friday Download host - Jordan Small - is joined by Leon Grice (NZUS Council Chair) and Pam Ford (General Manager - Economic Development, ATEED) for a look at the big events of the last year, make some predictions about 2020, and look ahead to 2020 and 2021 and the big events happening in Auckland and what Pam and her team are doing to set the conditions for innovation, start-ups and creative businesses to thrive.  Enjoyed the quick fire segment asking my guests to make some calls on the next year - listen to the episode to hear their responses to the following questions:   How would you rate the probability of NZ and the US agreeing an FTA in 2020?  What impact will the ongoing impeachment proceedings and a likely Senate acquittal have on President Trump's 2020 presidential reelection prospects - negative, neutral, positive?  Who will be the Democratic Party presidential candidate? And VP candidate?  Is the US-China trade war our new normal - a 100 year war?  Looking out to the next decade - will we see flying cars? For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.orgLinks to clips used during the podcast:   Prime Minister Rt Hon Jacinda Ardern speaking in the aftermath of the Christchurch mosque shootings on the 15th of March 2019 https://www.theguardian.com/world/2019/mar/15/one-of-new-zealands-darkest-days-jacinda-ardern-responds-to-christchurch-shooting A clip from the late 1950s on the NAS Jet Propulsion Labratory talking about the US response to the Russia's first moves into space with Sputnik 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ezHG7vHgfE] Credits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/About the NZUS CouncilEstablished in 2001, we are a non-partisan, non-government organisation focused on advancing New Zealand's interests in a strong bilateral relationship with the US.

In this episode Friday Download host - Jordan Small - is joined by Business NZ CEO Kirk Hope for a discussion on local and global business conditions and concerns and how New Zealand businesses are responding to these.  They focus in on low business confidence levels and what the reasons might be for this given some pretty positive headline figures and the international factors that are weighing on the minds of New Zealand CEO and business leaders.  They look at the geo-strategic tensions and change of posture of the New Zealand government towards China. Kirk makes the point that it is important for New Zealand to continually diversify its market risk through continually expanding to reach of New Zealand's FTA network. On pursuing an FTA with the US we should, he argues, pursue all avenues and highlights the value-add, services, creative and technology components of the US-NZ relationship.  For the policy discussion they listen to a clip of Jamie Dimon - Global CEO of JP Morgan and Chair of the US Business Council - talk about the Roundtable's statement on the purpose of a corporation, which signals a shift away from maximising shareholder value to being focused on broader stakeholder value.  This is something New Zealand business seems to be well ahead on, for example, 86% of CEOs say they're investing in employees to acquire new skills for the changing workplace, while some 84% say they are supporting local communities and sustainability practices. The future of work and regional economic development are a focus for the Council and an area that BusinessNZ has been doing a lot of work in. Kirk takes us through his thoughts on the scale of potential displacement, examples of how businesses are currently responding, and what New Zealand businesses need from government to effectively respond.  The show rounds out with a short segment on the business of the Council and upcoming trip to the US in late January where we'll be meeting with think tanks, industry associations, and political and policy leaders. Updates will be provided via this podcast and the Council's social media channels.      For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org Links to clips used during the podcast:   Hon Grant Robertson talking in September 2019 at the NZ Herald Mood of the Boardroom event. https://www.nzherald.co.nz/business/news/article.cfm?c_id=3&objectid=12270180 Jamie Dimon - global CEO of JP Morgan and Chair of the US Business Roundtable talking about the role of business in society https://fortune.com/longform/business-roundtable-ceos-corporations-purpose/] Credits – opening and closing music:Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/About the NZUS CouncilEstablished in 2001, we are a non-partisan, non-government organisation focused on advancing New Zealand's interests in a strong bilateral relationship with the US.

This week on the Friday Download podcast host Jordan Small is joined by Esther Guy-Meakin (International Trade Policy Manager, Beef and Lamb NZ), and Tracey Epps (Trade Consultant, Chapman Tripp) as we talk all things trade, the current global trade environment, the Trade for All Advisory Board's recently released report on inclusive trade, and the WTO's appellate body. During the show we consider:  Whether the findings of the Trade for All Advisory Board's recent report address the concerns of those who came out in protest over the Trans Pacific Partnership?  Was growing inequality and the unequal distribution of the benefits of trade addressed as part of the Trade for All Advisory Board's report - or is trade policy not the right vehicle?   On December 10th the appellate body will no longer be able to hear new cases - what is left of the WTO without an effectively operating dispute settlement process, will the multilateral trading system collapse as a result, and what will notice come December 11th?  Please excuse a few sound quality issues - we're working on improving these with each episode so please stick with us.   For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org Links to clips used during the podcast:   RNZ Clip - TPP protesters in Auckland in February 2016: https://youtu.be/kqu3wnaMg8w Jennifer Hillman speaking on NZUS Council/Chapman Tripp panel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4is3DCwvurg Credits – opening and closing music: Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/About the NZUS CouncilEstablished in 2001, we are a non-partisan, non-government organisation focused on advancing New Zealand's interests in a strong bilateral relationship with the US.

This week on the Friday Download podcast host Jordan Small has a fascinating discussion with guest co-host Ambassador Derek Shearer where he provides:  An insider's view on the Democratic Party's presidential primary contest and of course the ever dominating impeachment process.  Thoughts on the contest between authoritarian states, such as Chinese and Russian, and liberal democracies on the use and deployment of advanced technologies such as AI.  And a teaser of Derek's 2020 New Zealand speaking tour and what he describes as one of the most 'consequential and important elections' of all time for the US and the global system. Please excuse a few sound quality issues that we can put down to the vagaries of the internet.  For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org Links to clips used during the podcast - each is well worth listening to in full:  President Trump annual pardoning of a Thanksgiving turkey: https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-us-canada-50566087/trump-pardons-two-turkeys-bread-and-butter John F Kennedy accepting the Democratic Party's nomination in 1960: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TVtaVuSyughttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsdomV7giC0 Brad Smith talking to RNZ:  https://www.rnz.co.nz/national/programmes/ninetonoon/audio/2018688067/microsoft-head-tech-sector-must-do-more-post-christchurch Credits – opening and closing music:  Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ About the NZUS CouncilEstablished in 2001, we are a non-partisan, non-government organisation focused on advancing New Zealand's interests in a strong bilateral relationship with the US.

In this our first episode of the Friday Download podcast host and NZUS Council executive director Jordan Small together with guest co-host the Hon Tim Groser look at:  the struggle of the American working class and the political impacts the impeachment process New Zealand's prospects for a free trade agreement with the US and the general positive state of the relationship; and  the NZUS Council's congressional internship programme.  For comments and feedback:Email: thefridaydownload@nzuscouncil.orgFacebook: facebook.com/nzuscouncilTwitter: twitter.com/nzuscouncilWebsite: nzuscouncil.org Credits – opening and closing music:  Happy Boy Theme Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ About the NZUS Council Established in 2001, we are a non-partisan, non-government organisation focused on advancing New Zealand's interests in a strong bilateral relationship with the US.

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Real Talk:This Week in Snowboarding 10-7-19 WINTER KICK OFF EVENTS Art of Arc in Salt Lake City Hintertux Opening https://opening.hotzone.tv Metal Battle Railjam first in town event ever. For the regular park fog and wind so big air was cancelled. For regular Hot Zone Park - weather was a factor.  Free board test. COPENHAGEN SKI SLOPE https://snowbrains.com/copenhill-ski-slope-power-plant-copenhagen-opened/ Tallest mountain in Denmark. It's a fake mountain. This week in weather! -Mt. Baker is forecasted to get up to 4 feet of powder over the next couple of days -Southern Montana staying in the news with another dump coming - up to 16 inches. Big Sky, Bridger, Whitefish all looking to capitalize off this early season dump!  New Camera's GoPro Hero 8 and Max, and Sony A9 Max is Fusion replacement Hero 8 features Hot Shoe for accessories like light and shotgun mic Out of Bounds, a 3D IMAX film, will be featuring Torah's journey from through the world's longest chain of mountain ranges extending from Antarctica all the way to Alaska. She will encounter penguins, polar bears, and other wildlife, and meet with scientists and environmentalists to uncover a deeper understanding of our mountain ecosystems.   The debut screening will be in Seattle, WA on the evening of Oct 29th Joy Snowboard Movie Premiere Oct 19 Hollywood, Red Gerard,  Sage Kotsenberg, Ben Fergusson   World Premiere MPLS 10/7 “VEER” INTRO—TONY WAGNER AND MIKE LIDDLE We made four movies this year. That's right. Count 'em. FOUR. All for your enjoyment. So enjoy the intro with Tony Wagner and Mike Liddle. This one also stars Jesse Paul, Jordan Small, Melissa Riitano, Nirvana Ortanez, and plenty more. With Veer, six riders set out to reinterpret urban snowboarding in their own creative ways. The smaller roster highlights each rider's take on tricks and terrain in a dense, action-based, intimate ensemble format. Shot primarily in Midwestern locales, Veer avoids the bells and whistles that have become the snow porn norm, in favor of raw action that is as relatable as it is inspiring. Directed by Dan Tyler.  Check out the full thing at the world premiere on OCT. 7 in MINNEAPOLIS, MN! RSVP for a free ticket here!   WHO CARES A diverse and dynamic group join forces to make movie magic. Ryan Kenny operates the cam and stitches the footage. Darcy Sharpe gets his in the backcountry, Charles Reid continues to power through pow, Ryan Paterson gets better every year, Jamie Anderson takes Olympic stomping skills to Revelstoke and Dustin Craven shows 'em where to go and how to do it.  Can't wait for this one. World premiere in Whistler October 11th, get tickets, presented by Gibbons Aprés Lager.    Chloe Kim Retirement for College https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PgJt8fuSLK8 THIS WEEK IN VISUAL SNOWBOARDING Gnu Snowboard's Cloud Filmed on phones, vertically, it is basically just a bunch of instagram stories. Nico Muelleer Forrest Bailey BLAKE PAUL MaxWarbington B-Side Tweakers | Jan Scherrer & Markus Keller Halfpipe Snowboarding   Buzzin - Young Doli https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=6&v=Wqc-SRG-Q1I It's all ping pong and shiftys in this one. At first I was wondering what buzzin meant. Slowly as the story unfolded I realized that these guys were buzzin the whole time. Buzzin off Corona, buzzin off vodka tonics. They had a hotel room party. It was three dudes dancing and one girl hanging out on a bed. Fear and loathing in SoCal. I'm backing the stranger things interlude music. Especially the girl who failed miserably at shotgunning a beer.    Goner https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=2&v=Hrgp5c7vQWE   Did they ride powder? Probably not. An all street part from Japan. Featuring Riley Nickerson, Jacob Krugmire, and Jake Moore.   Week of Privilege https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=717&v=ea3anzpBKP0 Quiksilver team edit at Baldface Lodge featuring Travis Rice, Griffin Siebert, Todd Richards, and the rest of the crew. FWT20 DATES HAVE DROPPED!https://www.freerideworldtour.com/news/fwt20-dates-have-dropped The snow is beginning to fall in the mountains which means winter is definitely on its way and so is the FWT20!    The Freeride World Tour is back for another action packed season! 5 stops across 3 continents, all culminating on the legendary face of the Bec des Rosses for 25th anniversary of the Verbier Xtreme.Hakuba, Japan Jan 18th - 25th Kicking Horse Golden, BC Feb 6th - 12thOrdino Arcalis, Andorra Feb 28th - March 04th Fieberbrunn, Austria Mar 7th - 13thXtreme Verbier, Switzerland March 28th - April 5th   TAILGATE ALASKA Tickets on sale now!  Access: By Plane: Tok Air ServiceBy Helicopter: Rendezvous Heli GuidesBy Sled: OTG Rentals and Tours (or bring your own)Touring: Basecamp meetups   Basecamp Mini Events:3 Concert Nights (Rock n Roll, HipHop, EDM)Pizza Cook-OffMan Games 3 NightsDog ShowRendezvous Celebration of Life Party Tickets and Lodging:Just like season passes at your local hill the price goes up the longer you wait. Our presale goes until next Tuesday, 15th of October. There are two types of tickets, All-Access Passes and LOT SPOTS   Everyone needs an all-access pass. This gets you the discounts with our operators, wifi, bathrooms, swag, and beer garden parties.If you want to camp to stay at our basecamp, which is highly recommended, you need a LOT SPOT. Otherwise you can stay offsite or in a hotel in Valdez and commute up daily which is what some people prefer.    Head over to tailgateak.com or visit our instagram to get tickets!REAL TALK DEEP DIVE WITH ANDREW HARDINGHAM Snowboard Crews. Shout out to the sponsors of this episode 686 and Never Summer Industries. We ask that you support the brands that support disruptive snowboard media. Find out more about these guys at their websites.   http://686.com   http://neversummer.com   Please consider supporting us at http://www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject   You can follow us on Instagram @thesnowboardproject   THE SNOWBOARD PROJECT Real Talk:This Week in Snowboarding 10-7-19 Episode 113 Hosted by Mark Sullivan, Dustin H. James and Andrew Hardingham Produced by Mark Sullivan Associate producer Dustin James Art by Aaron Draplin and Sarat

Timothy Lawson and Jordan Small catch up on the Spirit's mid-season form. Follow Your Spirit is on Twitter at @SpiritCoverage Tim and Jordan can be found at @TimothyJLawson and @Jols98, respectively. Get fun player and Spirit merchandise at SpiritCoverage.com/Merch. Use promo code "FYS19" to get 19% off your entire order.

Ben welcomes Jordan Small to the podcast to discuss the Notre Dame women's basketball team. What do the Irish have to repeat as champions? Should Notre Dame fans be concerned with recent ACC road losses? What will the Irish look like next season? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/under-the-dome/support

Jordan Small and Timothy Lawson finish up the regular season with a recap of the 1-1 draw with Sky Blue.

Jordan Small and Timothy Lawson recap the 1-0 loss to Portland at Audi Field. 

Jason Anderson from Black and Red United subs in for Jordan Small to discuss the firing of Coach Jim Gabarra and the Spirit as they head into a big game against the Thorns at Audi Field.