Podcasts about Lobby day

Are you curious about what to expect about CCL's Summer 2026 Conference and Lobby Days or have a question about any final details? Join Alison Kubicsko, National Events Director and Mindy Ahler CCL Congressional Liaison Director for a final walk-through of the who, what, and where for CCL's Conference and Lobby Days to help you prepare for what to expect with the schedule, logistics, and details. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:46) Conference Details  (14:58) Lobby Day Logistics Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/lobby-conference-qa  Log your attendance: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5y8X0000005xWbQAI   Lobby Day Tool Kit: https://community.citizensclimate.org/lobby-meeting-toolkit  Preparing for the 2026 Lobby Day and Conference:  https://cclusa.org/preparing-for-lobby-day     

Episode #220 of the PricePlow Podcast brings Ben Kane and guest host Joey Savage to Washington, DC for the 2026 NPA (Natural Products Association) Fly-In Day. Their guest on the US Capitol steps at sunset: Uday Gosalia, founder of UGo Beyond and a proud advisor to Future Nutra. This year’s trip had a sharper edge than most. For the first time in several years, the industry came to DC specifically in opposition to active legislation, not just to make a general case. Two bills are in play: Senator Dick Durbin’s Dietary Supplement Listing Act of 2026 (S.3677), which would require every supplement SKU registered with the FDA before market entry, and the Dietary Supplement Regulatory Uniformity Act (H.R. 7366), introduced by Rep. Nick Langworthy, which needs a Senate companion to stop states from layering their own supplement restrictions on top of federal law. The conversation covers those two bills, the drug preclusion clause risk, what actually happens when you explain DSHEA to a senator’s staffer, and why consistent DC presence matters more than any single meeting. Our NPA Fly-In Day preparation guide and Episode #100 with NPA CEO Dan Fabricant offer essential background on PricePlow’s history at these events. Subscribe to the PricePlow Podcast and sign up for FDA news alerts before diving in. https://blog.priceplow.com/podcast/uday-gosalia-220 Video: Uday Gosalia and Future Nutra Oppose MPL at NPA 2026 Fly-In Day https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L7WBa-IPH5I Detailed Show Notes: Uday Gosalia (UGo Beyond) at the NPA 2026 Fly-In Day (0:00) – Introductions (1:45) – The 2026 NPA Fly-In: Industry on the Offensive (2:15) – Opposing S.3677: The Mandatory Product Listing Problem (5:00) – H.R. 7366: Protecting Supplement Access for Minors (7:15) – HSA/FSA Eligibility and the Enforcement Gap (8:00) – Rep. Jim McGovern: An Unexpected Ally (11:00) – Teaching the Hill: Explaining How Supplements Are Regulated (12:45) – Do Your Legislators Take Supplements? (14:30) – The Ashwagandha “Gotcha” Moment (15:45) – DC Is More Accessible Than You Think Where to Follow and Learn More Connect with Uday Gosalia and UGo Beyond LinkedIn: Uday Gosalia (UGo Beyond) Sign Up for FDA News on PricePlow Resources Mentioned in This Episode NMN, FDA, and the Supplement Industry’s Winning Battle Against Pharma NPA Fly-In Day Guide: How to Come Prepared for a “Lobby Day” Dan Fabricant (NPA): Why You Need to Show Up in Washington DC (Episode #100) The NPA is Fighting Dick Durbin’s 2022 Supplement Bill (Episode #067) Thanks to Uday Gosalia for joining from the Capitol steps, and to Joey Savage and Future Nutra for making this episode happen. For anyone ready to get involved in supplement advocacy, our NPA Fly-In D… Read more on the PricePlow Blog

On this episode of The SEANC View, the hosts and lobbyist Flint Benson break down the upcoming legislative short session, focusing on whether lawmakers will finalize a budget and how it could affect pay, pensions, and the state health plan. They also discuss Treasurer Brad Briner's expansion of AI tools and the transparency and privacy concerns tied to public-sector use. Other topics include the long-running Lake retiree health case, workforce vacancies that strain state services, and how SEANC plans to engage members through Lobby Day and election efforts. The episode closes with a Gen Z moment celebrating the successful Artemis II splashdown and North Carolina astronaut milestones.

Public education is not partisan, but it is political. Politicians in the statehouse make decisions that impact Ohio's public school classrooms every day. That's why it is so important that our lawmakers hear directly from the educators who know what these policy decisions mean in our schools. Trotwood Madison Education Association President David Graham wasn't sure what to expect when he had a chance to talk to his state lawmakers the first time he joined his fellow OEA members for a Lobby Day at the statehouse. But as he tells us in this episode, he actually really enjoyed the experience, and he wants other educators to give it a try.REWIND | David Graham is no stranger to the Public Education Matters podcast. Click here to listen to an interview with him in Season 5 about learning the ropes as a new Local president and the support he received from NEA. SUBSCRIBE | Click here to subscribe to Public Education Matters on Apple Podcasts or click here to listen on Spotify so you don't miss a thing. You can also find Public Education Matters on many other platforms, including YouTube. Click here for links for other platforms so you can listen anywhere. And don't forget you can listen to all of the previous episodes anytime on your favorite podcast platform, or by clicking here.Featured Public Education Matters guest: David Graham, President, Trotwood Madison Education AssociationAn 8th grade science teacher at Trotwood Madison Middle School, David Graham is in his 18th year of teaching. He has been president of the Trotwood Madison Education Association since the 2024-2025 school year. Graham received his bachelor's degree in Middle Childhood Education from Wright State University, and later pursued a Master of Arts degree in Religion at Southern Evangelical Seminary, graduating in 2025.Connect with OEA:Email educationmatters@ohea.org with your feedback or ideas for future Public Education Matters topicsLike OEA on FacebookFollow OEA on TwitterFollow OEA on InstagramGet the latest news and statements from OEA hereLearn more about where OEA stands on the issues Keep up to date on the legislation affecting Ohio public schools and educators with OEA's Legislative WatchAbout us:The Ohio Education Association represents nearly 120,000 teachers, faculty members and support professionals who work in Ohio's schools, colleges, and universities to help improve public education and the lives of Ohio's children. OEA members provide professional services to benefit students, schools, and the public in virtually every position needed to run Ohio's schools.Public Education Matters host Katie Olmsted serves as Media Relations Consultant for the Ohio Education Association. She joined OEA in May 2020, after a ten-year career as an Emmy Award winning television reporter, anchor, and producer. Katie comes from a family of educators and is passionate about telling educators' stories and advocating for Ohio's students. She lives in Central Ohio with her husband and two young children. This episode was recorded on March 12, 2026.

Join CCL Staff Mindy Ahler, Jennifer Tyler, and Alison Kubicsko to review the Congressional Asks for lobby day and what to expect during the Virtual Conservative Conference & Lobby Day. Registered attendees for the virtual Conservative Conference should plan to attend. If you are interested in attending the conference, you can find more information and apply from the conference website. The conference is designed for politically right of center attendees. (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:20) Conference Overview (5:52) What to Expect on Lobby Day (20:46) Lobby Day Asks (35:00) What Happens Next? Presentation Slides:  https://cclusa.org/lobby-conference-qa  Training Page:  https://community.citizensclimate.org/topics/preparing-lobby-day/ccl-conference-and-lobby-day  Log Your Training: https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5y8X0000005xWbQAI 

Hosts Jonathan Owens, Suzanne Beasley and producer Samantha Cline discuss the week's biggest story: Senate leader Phil Berger's surprise primary concession to Sam Page and the ensuing scramble for Senate leadership. We also break down new revenue forecasts that trigger a personal income tax cut, the resulting budget gap, and what a compressed short session could mean for state services, pay raises, and infrastructure funding. The episode also covers upcoming advocacy plans (Lobby Day on May 6), recent member events like Cherry Hospital, lighter personal moments, and the hosts' takeaways for state employees and retirees.

Educator legislators State Reps. Patrick Biggins and Ron Napoli talk with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey about priorities this legislative session and how CEA members can best get their message across to lawmakers. CEA's Lobby Day on April 8 is the perfect opportunity to connect with your legislators. Register today.

The NY Health Campaign - supporting a single payer universal health care system - is holding a lobby day on Tuesday March 17. Daniel Lugassy, an emergency medicine physician with PNHP (Physicians for a National Health Program) Metro NY and the Green Party, talks about the issues with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Marc Cox opens Hour 4 with live coverage of an ISIS-inspired IED attack in New York City, analyzing the suspect's background and potential targets. The conversation shifts to Melissa Oden discussing the Missouri Right to Life Lobby Day on March 11th, sharing her personal survival story from a saline abortion and the broader impact of late-term abortion in the U.S. Sports reporter Tom Ackerman joins from Florida to cover the Cardinals' spring training, team updates, and college basketball tournament implications. The hour closes with a reflection on International Women's Day, global gender-selective abortion statistics, and the continuing societal challenges surrounding abortion and women's rights. Hashtags: #Terrorism #IEDAttack #MissouriRightToLife #MelissaOden #AbortionSurvivor #Cardinals #SpringTraining #CollegeBasketball #InternationalWomensDay #GenderAbortionCrisis

Melissa Ohden, founder and director of the Abortion Survivors Network, shares her personal story as a survivor of a saline infusion abortion and discusses the broader implications for women, families, and culture. She highlights the challenges of unregulated abortion, the importance of educating the public, and previews the Missouri Right to Life Lobby Day on March 11th, focusing on Amendment 3 and pro-life advocacy efforts. Hashtags: #MelissaOhden #AbortionSurvivor #ProLife #MissouriRightToLife #LobbyDay #Amendment3 #Advocacy #WomenAndFamilies

Advocacy can feel intimidating, especially as a student. But what if your future scope of practice, reimbursement, autonomy, and even student loan access are being shaped right now? Mackenzie and Levi recently attended Lobby Day in Florida and Nicolas went to Capitol Day in Arizona. Kelsey asks them about their experiences and advice for other SRNAs. You'll learn more about what advocacy events actually look like, how they prepared, what surprised them most, and the powerful realization that legislators often know very little about what CRNAs truly do. Showing up to advocate isn't just crucial for policy, it's also important for every SRNA's professional journey.    Here's some of what we discuss in this episode:

Henrico Schools Superintendent to unveil proposed budget tomorrow; some major musical acts are headed to Innsbrook this summer; gun activists gather for Lobby Day in Richmond; American Red Cross facing critical blood donation shortage; major winter storm likely this weekend.Support the show

Are you curious about what to expect about CCL's Fall 2025 Conference and Lobby Days or have a question about any final details? Join Alison Kubicsko, National Events Director and Mindy Ahler CCL Congressional Liaison Manager for a final walk-through of the who, what, and where for CCL's Fall 2025 Conference and Lobby Days to help you prepare for what to expect with the schedule, logistics, and details. Presentation Slides: http://cclusa.org/lobby-conference-qa  Lobby Toolkit: https://community.citizensclimate.org/lobby-meeting-toolkit  Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:00) Conference Details  (9:50) Lobby Week Logistics

Audiologists took to Capitol Hill on Thursday, September 25, 2025, to advocate for better patient access to hearing and balance care as part of ADA Lobby Day in Washington, D.C.Held during the Academy of Doctors of Audiology's AuDacity conference, the event brought hundreds of audiologists, students, and supporters together to meet with legislators and promote the Medicare Audiology Access Improvement Act (MAAIA). The bill seeks to modernize Medicare by recognizing audiologists as practitioners, removing the outdated physician referral requirement, and allowing them to practice to the full extent of their training.In this episode, host Andrew Bellavia speaks with participants and policy advocates to explore why this legislation matters, how it impacts patient care, and how advocacy—both in Washington and back home—can help move the profession forward.

At CCL's 2025 Summer Conference and Lobby Day in D.C. last month, we were privileged to hear from Amanda Ripley in a keynote conversation with CCL's Illinois State Coordinator Alex Marianyi. We want every CCLer to have a chance to hear Amanda's powerful message and Alex's takeaways, so this month's meeting features recorded highlights from their keynote session. Amanda Ripley is a New York Times bestselling author, a Washington Post contributing columnist, and the co-founder of Good Conflict, a media and training company that helps people reimagine conflict. She has written three award-winning, nonfiction books about three very different subjects: High Conflict, The Smartest Kids in the World, and The Unthinkable. Previously, Ripley spent a decade writing about human behavior for Time magazine in New York, Washington, and Paris.

The July 2025 CCL meeting focused on midyear updates to the 2025 Roadmap, highlighting key accomplishments like nationwide in-district drop-offs, introduction of the bipartisan Foreign Pollution Fee Act, and a full-court press to protect clean energy tax credits. Despite setbacks from the recent budget reconciliation bill, CCL's VP of Communications emphasized the significant positive impact of volunteer advocacy in softening harmful provisions and building long-term bipartisan support for clean energy. Volunteers across the country were encouraged to share local wins and continue showing up, with an eye on sustained progress through grassroots pressure. Looking ahead, the spotlight turned to the upcoming Summer Conference and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. Interim Executive Director Ricky Bradley celebrated the 860+ registrants and the powerful sense of belonging the event offers. Government Affairs leaders Jenn Tyler and Mindy Ahler provided insight into lobbying strategy, the importance of constituent presence, and how everyone, even those not attending in person, can amplify impact through coordinated calls to Congress. The meeting wrapped with a review of July's actions, including using local media, social media sharing, and event planning to build visibility and momentum in communities nationwide.

Latino communities from across Nevada gathered at the state Capitol for Latino Lobby Day to celebrate culture and advocate for legislation impacting immigration, education, labor, and the environment.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we sit down with NAA's AVP of Federal Legislative Affairs Owen Caine to walk through the rental housing industry's federal legislative priorities for the 119th Congress. For those interested in learning more about housing policy, NAA has a wealth of resources, including a policy issues library, the Apartment Advocate and Apartment Advocate Pro newsletters, and much more, all on NAA's website. You are also invited to register for Advocate, NAA's annual advocacy conference and Lobby Day, March 25-26 in Washington, D.C. 

Panel discussion featuring CCL Congressional Liaison Manager Mindy Ahler, Action Team Director Drew Eyerly, and Vice President of Government Affairs Jenn Tyler. Mindy, Drew, and Jenn reviewed the outcome of our annual Conservative Climate Leadership Conference and Lobby Day and answered questions about lobby meetings, asks, and the importance of sending right-of-center volunteers to meet with Republicans.

The Perpetual Notion Machine speaks with Charles Carlin, Director of Strategic Initiatives with Gathering Waters, Wisconsin's Alliance for Land Trusts, about Knowles-Nelson Lobby Day taking place March 12, 2025. The […] The post Knowles-Nelson Stewardship Program Lobby Day! appeared first on WORT-FM 89.9.

This week we are excited to bring you content from Texas Impact's Public School Defenders' Lobby Day. We are joined by State Representative Gina Hinojosa, House District 49, while walking back to the Capitol after she addressed the Public School defenders to discuss voucher plans and how Texans of faith can push back against SB 2 and other voucher bills.   Later in the program we are joined by Texas Impact's Public Education Policy Advocate, Grace Bonilla, to talk about the lobby day and the work of the PSDs.  You can learn more about the Public School Defenders and Texas Impact's other issue teams, and see our weekly action alert, in the Action Center at texasimpact.org. Watch a clip from Scott's interview with Representative Hinojosa on our Youtube Channel. https://youtu.be/-7b-1RC-o08

How Is Lobby Day Going Downtown? (Hour 2) full 1586 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:06:00 +0000 IDOhhqeJ1N0BhLm67MHqyo0XTk0O5Ukc news Richmond's Morning News news How Is Lobby Day Going Downtown? (Hour 2) On Richmond's Morning News our team discusses the top stories of the day from around the world, nationally, in Virginia, and right here in the Richmond area.  Listen to news you can use, newsmakers, and analysis of what's happening every weekday from 5:30 to 10:00 AM on NewsRadio 1140 WRVA and 96.1 FM!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=ht

PHILIP VAN CLEAVE, Live From Gun Lobby Day full 622 Mon, 20 Jan 2025 16:01:00 +0000 VBmS2ZOsSLlGFLuioyM5sWlrunQ9QRaJ news Richmond's Morning News news PHILIP VAN CLEAVE, Live From Gun Lobby Day On Richmond's Morning News our team discusses the top stories of the day from around the world, nationally, in Virginia, and right here in the Richmond area.  Listen to news you can use, newsmakers, and analysis of what's happening every weekday from 5:30 to 10:00 AM on NewsRadio 1140 WRVA and 96.1 FM!   2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. News False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-link=h

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Are you curious about what to expect about CCL's Conference and Lobby Days or have a question about any final details? Join Alison Kubicsko, National Events Director and Mindy Ahler CCL Liaison Coordinator Team and North Wind Regional Director for a final walk-through of the who, what, and where for the Summer 2024 Conference and Lobby Day to help you prepare for what to expect with the schedule, logistics, and details. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (3:08) CCL Lobby Days (13:57) CCL Conference Overview Presentation slides: http://cclusa.org/lobby-conference-qa  Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/resources/item/19/272 

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we sit down with NAA's trio of Federal Legislative Affairs Directors, Maria Spencer, Jason Lynn and Jodie Anderson to walk through the rental housing industry's federal legislative priorities. For those interested in learning more about housing policy, NAA has a wealth of resources, including a policy issues library, state-by state legislative tracker, the Apartment Advocate and Apartment Advocate Pro newsletters, and much more, all on NAA's website. You are also invited to register for Advocate, NAA's annual advocacy conference and Lobby Day, March 12-13 in Washington, D.C. 

This year on President's Day, we held a children's rights focused Day of Action in Annapolis to pass some good bills and hold our elected officials accountable to their words. Around 200 activists, students, and community leaders marched into the General Assembly to make their voices heard during the 2024 Day of Action: Justice for Children and Incarcerated Marylanders. On this episode, you'll hear how these collective voices – part of an amazing set of advocates – joined together to talk directly with their elected officials, ask the important questions and make demands in support of the rights of children and incarcerated Marylanders. Read the written blog of this episode at: aclu-md.org Learn more at: aclu-md.org

Melissa Rutherford and Rebecca Adams are Cannabis Consultants at Cobblestone Integrated Solutions, LLC, a cannabis risk management and compliance consultancy firm. Together they have built a Massachusetts based business that bridges the gap between the passion for the plant and regulatory requirements in the legal cannabis marketplaces across the country. Their success includes helping small, medium and large cannabis organizations comply with state regulations throughout their organizational lifecycle. Melissa and Rebecca share with Joyce their canna journeys, why they remain so passionate about working in cannabis, the importance of compliance in cannabis, and of course what it's been like to integrate cannabis into their lives for health and wellness. The Hemp Guitar Campaign:  Click Lamkin Guitars and find out how to enter. Winner announced April 20th at The Goods Dispensary in Somerville, MA, where The Hemp Guitar will be on display for the month of April. Culture Corner:All There Is a podcast hosted by Anderson Cooper – a podcast that talks about grief. Topics Discussed(1:10) Welcome(2:00) Super Bowl and Taylor Swift(2:30) Happy Valentine's Day(2:55) Supreme Court Colorado Argument(5:00) Tyler Perry(6:30) Mommy's New Medicine Podcast(7:30) The Culture Corner(10:20) Melissa Rutherford Introduction(11:15) Cobblestone Integrated Solutions, LLC(11:35) Rebecca Adams Introduction(13:28) Melissa Rutherford Canna Journey(15:00) Grandma End of Life Story(20:30) Rebecca's Canna Why(25:09) Joining Forces(25:19) Audio Intro(29:34) What They Do(31:22) Canna Challenges(32:26) April 18 Lobby Day(33:03) Descheduling Discussion(34:55) Why Schedule I Absurd(36:22) FDA for Medical(37:22) Craft Cannabis(38:42) Rebecca's Aunt Story(41:05) Melissa's Children(44:37) Treatible Lotion(44:52) Best Way to Connect with Cobblestone Integrated Solutions, LLCThe Canna Mom Show wants to thank:Josh Lamkin and Bella Jaffe for writing and performing TCMS theme music and Fortuna Design for creating TCMS website and Sugar Leaf Creative for marketing and social media.   

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After 30 years of service to Wisconsin corn growers, Dr. Joe Lauer, UW-Extension Corn Specialist, has retired.  Pam Jahnke visits with Lauer about how he came to become a part of WI agriculture, and how he believes corn production's changed.Good turnout for the WI Farmers Union Farm & Rural Lobby Day on Wednesday.  Darren VonRuden, president of WFU, says it takes more than just A conversation to change policy like climate change support programs.  Governor Tony Evers joined the group and said allowing a legal way for immigrant labor to attain a driver's license might help with labor situations.At DairyStrong in Green Bay, Pam Jahnke talked to Tim Trotter, CEO of Dairy Business Association and Edge Dairy Cooperative, about data management on the farm.  Trotter says that data can be monetized as more industry partners need it to tell the sustainability story. Bryce Windecker, broker analyst at EverAg, joins Pam Jahnke live from South Dakota. He says that there's not much improvement noted in today's dairy markets.  We're still waiting on international buyers to capitalize on current low prices.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In This Hour: -- Philip Van Cleve calls for gun rights supports to attend the Lobby Day put on by the Virginia Citizen's Defense League. --  He sees marks in the barrel, but doesn't know if that affects accuracy. -- The New Mexico governor continues to push for more gun control. Tom Gresham's Gun Talk 01.14.24  Hour 3

Wisconsin Farmers Union members will get together in Madison on Wednesday for the Farm and Rural Lobby Day at the State Capitol. Before meeting with their lawmakers, Farmers Union will brief its members on the policy priorities set at the annual meeting in December. The topics range across seven categories ranging from rural economy issues to on-farm environmental work. Michelle Ramirez-White is the policy coordinator for the Wisconsin Farmers Union. She expects about 70 farmers to make the trip. She tells Mid-West Farm Report about the list of bills they'll be talking about next week, and how the grassroots organization fits in to the legislative process.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Next Monday gun owners will be flocking to Richmond for the Virginia Citizens Defense League's Lobby Day and Rally. VCDL head Phillip Van Cleave tells Cam there are a lot of reasons for Second Amendment advocates to show up, starting with the onslaught of bills targeting lawful gun owners that have been introduced in recent days.

Next Monday gun owners will be flocking to Richmond for the Virginia Citizens Defense League's Lobby Day and Rally. VCDL head Phillip Van Cleave tells Cam there are a lot of reasons for Second Amendment advocates to show up, starting with the onslaught of bills targeting lawful gun owners that have been introduced in recent days.

Welcome to NAA's Apartmentcast, the official podcast of the National Apartment Association. On this episode, we sit down with NAA's AVP of Housing Policy & Regulatory Affairs Nicole Upano, and Jodie Anderson, Director, Federal Legislative Affairs for NAA, for an update on federal regulation and legislative affecting rental housing. For those interested in learning more about housing policy, NAA has a wealth of resources, including a policy issues library, state-by state legislative tracker, the Apartment Advocate and Apartment Advocate Pro newsletters, and much more, all on NAA's website. You are also invited to register for Advocate, NAA's annual advocacy conference and Lobby Day, March 12-13 in Washington, D.C. d

Phillip Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League joins Cam to discuss the upcoming push for an "assault weapons" ban by Democratic state legislators and why it's critically important for gun owners to push back during the group's upcoming Lobby Day.

Phillip Van Cleave of the Virginia Citizens Defense League joins Cam to discuss the upcoming push for an "assault weapons" ban by Democratic state legislators and why it's critically important for gun owners to push back during the group's upcoming Lobby Day.

he American Cancer Society and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, are committed to ending cancer as we know it, for everyone. ORAU has supported the work of both organizations by sponsoring Relay For Life and Lights of Hope events for many years. Further Together host Michael Holtz is a member of ACS CAN's National Ambassador Team and a long-time volunteer for the organization. In this episode, he and co-host Matthew Underwood talk to Lisa Lacasse, president of ACS CAN, about the organization's role in making the fight against cancer a national priority, efforts to be more inclusive in its work, fundraising through Lights of Hope, the importance of community and corporate support and so much more. This episode drops during ACS CAN's Leadership Summit and Lobby Day in Washington, D.C. To learn more about ACS CAN, visit www.fightcancer.org.

Join CCL's Vice President of Government Affairs Ben Pendergrass and Senior Director Jenn Tyler for a training that will provide up to the moment insights on the dynamics in Congress and how we can most effectively use our time in meetings to support our agenda. This is a recommended training for any CCL volunteer planning on being a part of their group's June 2023 Lobby Meeting (as well as the previous week - Lobby Training #1 - CCL's June 2022 Primary & Supporting Asks: https://youtu.be/sBRQRnmMyts) Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/june-asks-slides  Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (2:45) Primary & Supporting Ask Brief Review (6:44) Will CCL provide one-pagers for our primary and supporting asks for our meetings? (7:44) Are there restrictions with what we can bring into the House & Senate buildings security-wise? (9:16) Who should offices be directed to if interested in co-sponsoring the Energy Innovation Act? (10:29) Is there a Republican co-sponsor for this session's Energy Innovation Act and do we anticipate any major changes to the bill? (12:21) What are the key components in clean energy permitting reform that could speed up the deployment of clean energy and how do we minimize fossil fuel development in the reform? (14:48) What is Government Affairs input on a new bipartisan hydro-electric bill that my Senator has signed off on for my state? (17:09) Is there a specific permitting bill we anticipate being able to lobby in support of for June meetings? (19:27) Why is it that we don't expect the Farm Bill to pass until next year? (21:27) Should we also have a supporting ask directed at protecting Inflation Reduction Act funding given it's at risk currently with the House's proposal in the debt ceiling talks (23:35) Should we have one or two primary asks if we are meeting with a House member - and how might we decide between clean energy permitting reform or the Energy Innovation Act? (26:05) Do we anticipate changes to the Energy Innovation Act? And why is it still not reintroduced? (28:28) Should we also be talking in our meetings with the Senate about carbon pricing? Do we think there will be a bill like the Energy Innovation Act in the Senate? (30:49) Is CCL working with the Climate Leadership Council or other groups to help reintroduce the Energy Innovation Act? (32:10) Are there specific bills that include domestic mining in the permitting reform discussion? (32:53) Should we lobby Republicans on a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM) instead of the Energy Innovation Act? (35:39) How to best understand concerns for opposition to permitting reform from more progressive groups? (39:40) Should we contact our member of Congress's energy staffer to get their input on permitting reform ahead of the meeting? (41:12) If the debt ceiling isn't raised by our Lobby Day, how will that impact our meetings? (44:40) Why didn't CCL include the FOREST Act in it's supporting asks this June? (46:16) Can we get more detail on clean energy permitting reform for our primary ask given how much detail we're used to with the Energy Innovation Act? (49:57) Would prioritizing community input during clean energy permitting reform expose the process to more NIMBYism? (53:53) Why is carbon pricing still needed after the Inflation Reduction Act? (55:45) What should we talk about if our member of Congress is already a champion of carbon pricing and clean energy permitting reform? (56:40) Concluding Thoughts

In this month's episode of Citizens' Climate Radio, Eric Dean Wilson fills us in on the not-so-cool history of air conditioning and its complicated relationship to climate change. He is the author of After Cooling: On Freon, Global Warming, and the Terrible Cost of Comfort. Lila Powell and Ruth Abraham join Peterson Toscano in hosting this deep dive into air conditioning's past, present, and future.  (For complete show notes and transcript visit our show page) Eric walks us through the creation and history of AC. Despite what all of us at CCR thought, AC was not first used for human comfort or health. Eric says, it was about money. From movie theaters to segregation to a mad scientist, the history of AC covers it all. Join us to learn about how AC got its start in the world of finance and how racism keeps exposing some people in American cities to more heat than others.  Air conditioning contributes directly to the warming of the planet, and its impact is nothing if not ironic. AC typically runs on electricity that's generated by fossil fuels and the more AC units run, the more greenhouse gas emissions increase! Despite these climate effects, the US tends to hold AC up as the only option for staying cool, which Eric Dean Wilson refers to as the “cost of comfort”.  Eric says, “The United States is in the habit of criticizing those nations who were asking for the same comforts that we have, even though we're not doing hardly anything”  So, what can we do? Eric helps us see a future that does not rely on air conditioning for our comfort. Much like Sean Dague did in Episode 80: Unleashing Our Imaginations for Climate Change Solutions! Tune in and you will hear Peterson and Ruth's suggestions for some Meaningful Next Steps.  “One of the things I call for in the book is rather than focusing on individual comfort and individual survival, to really try to rethink our notion of comfort, and think about collective comfort and collective survival, community survival.” - Eric Dean Wilson Eric Dean Wilson's essays, poems, and criticism have appeared in Time, Esquire, the Baffler, the Los Angeles Review of Books, and Tin House, among other publications. A graduate of The New School's MFA program in creative writing, Wilson has just defended his doctoral dissertation in the English program at The Graduate Center, CUNY, which focuses on the tension between the personal and the planetal in ecological essays. In the fall, he'll join the faculty at Wagner College on Staten Island as Assistant Professor of Creative Writing and American Literature. Originally from Memphis, Tennessee, he now lives in Flatbush, Brooklyn. Take a Meaningful Next Step Each month we will suggest meaningful, achievable, and measurable next steps for you to consider. We recognize that action is an antidote to despair. If you are struggling with what you can do, consider one of the following next steps.  Ruth Abraham's suggestion: Shade helps cool the air without having to use air conditioning. Manifest the power of shade by making your space green! You can get houseplants that release extra moisture into your rooms. Some species include spider plants, jade, Boston ferns, and peace lilies. The plants help clean the air as well as cool things down. To take things a step further: If you have a yard or green space on the sidewalk, see about planting a tree that provides cooling shade, you may need to connect with your municipality, if that green space is part of a sidewalk. Get your neighborhood involved if need be. It's these collective small steps that bring us closer to climate solutions!  Peterson Toscano's suggestion: Consider a large building where you spend lots of time. It might be your school or where you work, shop or workout. In the summer these spaces can have the air conditioning pumping so high it feels good when you come in from the heat, but after 20 minutes, people start freezing. This uses a lot of unnecessary energy. How about you begin a campaign to have the building operators increase the temperature by one or two degrees? In other words, lower the intensity of the air conditioning. Do a little research about who makes these decisions. Find out who else shares your concern, maybe even figure out a cost analysis of how the building operators will save money by decreasing the amount of AC in the summer. Then use your volunteer lobbying skills to advocate for this change. Dig Deeper Eric Dean Wilson finds the work of US environmental historian William Cronon inspiring—and a much needed warning against romanticizing "nature." His 1995 essay "The Trouble with Wilderness" has only grown more relevant since its publication. His website is a generous collection of notes and resources from courses he's taught.  Other suggestions from Eric: Alex Johnson's "How to Queer Ecology: One Goose at a Time" My favorite eco-feminist philosopher is the late Val Plumwood, who was once nearly killed by a crocodile. I would recommend checking out from the library her book Environmental Culture: The Ecological Crisis of Reason I firmly believe part of our deeply entrenched dilemma is that we're stuck in a classically liberal sense of ourselves that's driving the ecological crisis. I don't think the liberal politics of the Democratic party come even close to helping us imagine a way through this. Americans in particular are obsessed with work, and academic Cara New Daggett has been critiquing this contemporary liberal economic and political framework through a deep historical and cultural dive of energy in The Birth of Energy. I find the conclusion one of the most inspiring texts I've read recently. Marxist geographer Matthew T. Huber's new book Climate Change as Class War as well as his earlier book Lifeblood: Oil, Freedom, and the Forces of Capital help to ground an activist agenda in material terms. The work of Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò is absolutely essential, particularly his argument that we need a climate reparations. He's also an excellent follow on Twitter. Also: Check out these houseplants to combat dry air in your home Interested in a self-sustainable home? Check out Earthships!  Learn more about how you can promote healthy forest for a healthy climate.  Nerd Corner In this episode, we premiere a new section in our podcast- The Nerd Corner! Citizen Climates Research Coordinator, Dana Nuccitelli, fills us in on the environmental impacts of renewable energy. Dana highlights climate research (and makes it understandable) for fellow nerds and the nerd curious! Check out Dana's recent post about The little-known physical and mental health benefits of urban trees.  Good News  CCR's very own intern, Ruth Abraham, shares her experience attending the CCL Southeast Regional Conference. The conference took place at the Kendeda Building for Innovative Sustainable Design on Georgia Tech's campus. It was the 28th building to receive a Living Building Certification. She heard from various climate continuous figures such as Georgia Senator, Raphael Warnock, and Atlanta's Chief Sustainability Officer, Candra Farley. Ruth even joined a book club!  If you couldn't make it to CCL's Southeast Regional Conference, don't worry! The Citizens Climate International Conference and Lobby Day will be held June 10-13 in Washington, DC.     Podbean Photo by Dziana Hasanbekava

Glastonbury Education Association President Kristen Basiaga talks about CEA's legislative priorities with CEA President Kate Dias and Vice President Joslyn DeLancey, and shares how she and her members have been and will continue to be advocating to get them signed into law. Join her and attend CEA's Lobby Day on 4.27.23 to get teacher priorities over the finish line. Find out more: https://cea.org/ceas-lobby-day-is-now-april-27 

  The America's Work Force Union Podcast welcomed Todd Vachon, Executive Council Member of the Rutgers American Association of University Professors, American Federation of Teachers, who discussed the current strike at Rutgers University. Vachon explained the events that led to the strike and the union members involved. He also shared the goals of the strike and spoke about the outpouring of public support.   Dr. James Benton, Director of Race and Economic Empowerment Project at the Kalmanovitz Initiative for Labor and the Working Poor at Georgetown University, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast and spoke about Labor Spring events held nationwide on college campuses. He also explained Labor Spring and why he feels it is essential to the current labor movement.   Missouri AFL-CIO Secretary-Treasurer Merri Berry appeared on the America's Work Force Union Podcast and discussed the current labor battles in Missouri. Berry told the story of how she got her start in the labor movement. She also spoke about two pieces of legislation in Missouri that would hurt worker rights and addressed how Working Women's Lobby Day helps women in organized labor.

Things move fast at the Texas Legislature - meaning, a lot of bad stuff can happen very quickly if advocates against the conservative agenda are not engaged - and environmental issues are certainly no exception. Joining us for a second episode this week is Luke Metzger, Executive Director for Environment Texas, with a rundown of the many issues and concerns at play, including new, nefarious trends in energy production in Texas, and an update on the upcoming Alliance For A Clean Texas Lobby Day, scheduled for the Texas State Capitol on Tuesday, April 11. Please plan to join us! All about the Lobby Day, including your registration: https://actionnetwork.org/events/act-lobby-day All about Environment Texas: https://environmentamerica.org/texas/ And - if you're a regular listener and would like to support us at Progress Texas (thank you!), go here: https://act.progresstexas.org/a/donate

On the final day of Women's History Month, Joelle Hall, President of the Alaska AFL-CIO joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast. She discussed not only becoming the first female president of the AFL-CIO in Alaska, but also the first president not to come from rank-and-file members.  Hall discussed the recent approval of the Willow Project by the Biden Administration, and the impact the project will have on not just Alaska but the entire United States moving forward.   Daniel Hicks, the Business Representative for Carpenters Local 225 in Atlanta, joined the America's Work Force Union Podcast to discuss the recent growth of pro-union sentiment in the state. Hicks also discussed the Skills USA competitions, the growing apprenticeship program and the Southeastern Carpenters' yearly Lobby Day.

During our visit to the NCANA meeting last fall, we had the opportunity to host a live podcast about lobbying for your state association and we had the pleasure of bringing NCANA lobbyists Patrick Ballantine and Tracy Kimbrell onto the panel with us. Both of them have been tremendous assets to our association because of their passion for lobbying. We explored that role to find out what skills it takes, how to utilize a lobbyist, and what you should expect from them.   Here are some of the things you'll learn on this show: Background on our guests today and how they got into lobbying for the NCANA. (2:38) What qualities does a legislator look for in a lobbyist? (7:09) What is the ultimate goal of lobbying? (9:50) How should the lobbyist interact with the organization? (15:49) How do you keep different groups and issues separated? (22:52) The importance of Lobby Days. (39:20) How can you evaluate the work your lobbyist is doing? (45:04)   About our guest:   https://www.parkerpoe.com/attorneys/tracy-w-kimbrell https://www.ballantinecompany.com/profile.html Visit us online: http://beyondthemaskpodcast.com  Get the CE certificate here: https://beyondthemaskpodcast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Beyond-the-Mask-CE-Cert-FILLABLE.pdf

General Assembly's Lobby Day; Henrico County School Board has its first Black woman in leadership; Results of Survey for GRTC's Pulse Line to Short Pump Released; and other local stories.

It's been one year since the armed insurrection at the Capitol, what do we know now about how it happened? On this week's On the Media, hear about the signs that reveal militia groups were preparing for that day — or something like it — long before January 6th. Plus, how the attack may have transformed the far-right in America.  1. OTM reporter Micah Loewinger [@MicahLoewinger] on the efforts to shape the media narrative among gun rights activists at Virginia's Lobby Day. Listen. 2. OTM reporter Micah Loewinger [@MicahLoewinger] and Militia Watch founder Hampton Stall [@HamptonStall] investigate how a walkie-talkie app called Zello is enabling armed white supremacist groups to gather and recruit. Featuring: Joan Donovan [@BostonJoan] Research Director of the Shorenstein Center at Harvard University, and Megan Squire [@MeganSquire0] Professor of Computer Science at Elon University. Listen. 3. OTM reporter Micah Loewinger [@MicahLoewinger] on Zello's role in the January 6th insurrection, and what the app is finally doing about its militia members. Featuring: Marcy Wheeler [@emptywheel] national security reporter for Emptywheel, and Cynthia Miller-Idriss [@milleridriss] Director of Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab at American University, and Jared Holt [@JaredHolt] Resident Fellow at the Atlantic Council's Digital Forensic Research Lab. Listen. Music: Tick Of The Clock by ChromaticsCyclic Bit by Raymond ScottGenocide by Link WrayProcession Of The Grand Moghul by Korla Pandit Gormenghast by John Zorn On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

This week marks six months since January 6th, the day a pro-Trump mob stormed the US Capitol. Over 500 rioters have since been arrested, but the legal consequences of what they did are only just beginning to roll in. In this hour, we revisit reporting by OTM's Micah Loewinger surrounding the organizing tactics, media narratives, and evolution of far-right militias.  1. OTM reporter Micah Loewinger [@MicahLoewinger] on the efforts to shape the media narrative among gun rights activists at Virginia's Lobby Day. Listen. 2. OTM reporter Micah Loewinger [@MicahLoewinger] and Militia Watch founder Hampton Stall [@HamptonStall] investigate how a walkie-talkie app called Zello is enabling armed white supremacist groups to gather and recruit. Featuring: Joan Donovan [@BostonJoan] Research Director of the Shorenstein Center at Harvard University, and Megan Squire [@MeganSquire0] Professor of Computer Science at Elon University. Listen. 3. OTM reporter Micah Loewinger [@MicahLoewinger] on Zello's role in the January 6th insurrection, and what the app is finally doing about its militia members. Featuring: Marcy Wheeler [@emptywheel] national security reporter for Emptywheel, and Cynthia Miller-Idriss [@milleridriss] Director of Polarization and Extremism Research and Innovation Lab at American University. Listen. Music: Tick Of The Clock by ChromaticsCyclic Bit by Raymond ScottGenocide by Link WrayProcession Of The Grand Moghul by Korla Pandit Gormenghast by John Zorn On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.