Podcasts about Lobbying

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Stephen Grootes speaks to Dr Saul Levin, Executive Director at economic policy research institute, Trade and Industrial Policy Strategies, about South Africa’s push for a new WTO safeguard to shield the struggling steel industry from a surge of imports, as manufacturers grapple with mounting job losses, shrinking production capacity, and growing concerns over the sector’s long-term viability. In other interviews, Robyn Hugo, Director for Climate Change Engagement at Just Share talks about growing calls for greater transparency and accountability around corporate lobbying in South Africa. While lobbying is a legitimate part of the democratic process, Just Share argues that the bigger risk is "policy capture", where well-resourced private interests quietly shape legislation to favour commercial objectives over the public interest. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Grootes speaks to Robyn Hugo Director for Climate Change Engagement at Just Share about growing calls for greater transparency and accountability around corporate lobbying in South Africa. While lobbying is a legitimate part of the democratic process, Just Share argues that the bigger risk is "policy capture", where well resourced private interests quietly shape legislation to favour commercial objectives over the public interest. The Money Show is a podcast hosted by well-known journalist and radio presenter, Stephen Grootes. He explores the latest economic trends, business developments, investment opportunities, and personal finance strategies. Each episode features engaging conversations with top newsmakers, industry experts, financial advisors, entrepreneurs, and politicians, offering you thought-provoking insights to navigate the ever-changing financial landscape.    Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Money Show Listen live Primedia+ weekdays from 18:00 and 20:00 (SA Time) to The Money Show with Stephen Grootes broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/7QpH0jY or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/PlhvUVe Subscribe to The Money Show Daily Newsletter and the Weekly Business Wrap here https://buff.ly/v5mfetc The Money Show is brought to you by Absa     Follow us on social media   702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702   CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/Radio702 CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Clarence spoke to Abdul Waheed Patel, chairperson of the South African Lobbying Association about the nature of political lobbying in SA politics. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Australian Hotels Association chief executive Stephen Ferguson joined Ross Stevenson and Russel Howcroft to talk about the ban and how animal friendly pubs and bars might look.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PR expert Tim Flack spoke to Clarence about the practice of lobbying in SA & international political. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In his latest chat with Chris Steyn, political commentator Solly Moeng dissects the widening scandal around Tony Leon's lobbying amid former Democratic Alliance (DA) leader John Steenhuisen's mission of vengeance and the damaging fall-out for the party. “...what is very clear is that the DA is no longer just walking on still waters…Geordin Hill-Lewis can't be sleeping with both eyes closed right now...” Moeng also comments on the skeletons toppling out of closets thanks to the Madlanga Commission of Inquiry, including the relationship between Crime Intelligence (CI) Chief General Feroz Khan and Economic Freedom Fighters (EFF) CIC Julius Malema. As for IDAC Chief Andrea Johnson's sudden hospitalisation ahead of her appearance, Moeng says: “...we see the growth of this so-called Madlanga Ward at some hospital out there…We've been a country of no consequences for too long. They might try…by getting hospitalised, delay processes, lie, protect one another. South Africans must not sleep until there are consequences. We're not just looking for entertainment, we're looking for people to fall because they cannot do this to South Africa and get away with it.” Meanwhile, Moeng hails the arrest of former Ekurhuleni City Manager Imogen Mashazi, one among a spate of top officials and policemen facing the law after being implicated at the inquiry into police and political capture.

Clement Manyathela speaks to Democratic Alliance MP Kabelo Kgobisa-Ngcaba about allegations that she advanced parliamentary questions on SIM card registration while previously working for Tony Leon's lobbying firm, Resolve Communications, whose clients stood to benefit from proposed changes to South Africa's RICA laws. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

FFAW President Dwan Street makes a case for re-opening the commercial mackerel fishery + Archaeologist Barry Gaulton on the race to document a section of the site in Ferryland before it is washed away or under water.

John Maytham is joined by senior Daily Maverick journalist, Rebecca Davis – to discuss the DA’s MP, Tony Leon and his lobbying firm. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hildegarde Naughton, Minister for Education and Fine Gael TD for Galway West / Sorca Clarke, Sinn Féin TD for Longford Westmeath / George Lawlor, Labour TD for Wexford

Our host Audrey is joined by Madeleine MacGillivray, Climate Justice Lead at Seeding Sovereignty, to discuss the health impacts of microplastics, why recycling isn't enough, and how New York's Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA) could transform the way we deal with plastic waste. We also explore the power of hyperlocal civic action, building stronger communities, and share practical tips for Plastic-Free July.DISCLAIMER: This episode was recorded before the adjournment of the 2026 New York State legislative session in June and makes reference to New York's Packaging Reduction and Recycling Infrastructure Act (PRRIA), which failed to advance through the State Assembly before the legislative session ended. Resources: About Madeleine: https://www.madeleinemacgillivray.com/aboutIG: @madeleinemacgillivray About Seeding Sovereignty: https://seedingsovereignty.org/IG: @seedingsovereigntySeeding Sovereignty's Community Action Portal: https://seedingsovereignty.org/cap-landing-pageAbout PRRIA: Senate Bill S1464A: https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1464/amendment/ABeyond Plastics: https://www.beyondplastics.org/nys-packaging-reductionBeyond Plastics Report on Lobbying: https://www.beyondplastics.org/publications/prria-lobbyingBeyond Plastics Report on Cost Savings: https://www.beyondplastics.org/press-releases/ny-packaging-reduction-save-400-million‘Skip the Stuff' Bill:Climate Check Podcast Episode: https://350brooklyn.org/podcast/june-2023-skip-the-stuff-no-more-plastic-take-out-waste/Studies of Health Impacts of Microplastics:Study of Microplastics in the Heart: https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMoa2309822Study of Microplastics from Tea Bags: https://pubs.acs.org/doi/abs/10.1021/acs.est.9b02540 Microplastics from Disposable Coffee Cups: https://www.healthline.com/health-news/to-go-coffee-cups-release-microplastics-study#What-influences-release-of-microplastics Microplastics from Textiles: https://www.eea.europa.eu/en/analysis/publications/microplastics-from-textiles-towards-a-circular-economy-for-textiles-in-europe 

Last time it was the crypto industry; now the AI industry is stepping up to join it. Molly White joins Paris Marx to discuss how the tech sector is spending big to buy influence in the US midterm elections to ensure new laws serve its interests over those of the public.Molly White is the creator of Tech Influence Watch and Web3 is Going Just Great. She writes the Citation Needed newsletter.The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Kyla Hewson. Support the show on Patreon.Also mentioned in this episode:You can now pre-order Paris's new book Hyperscale.Molly just wrote about Trump's $1.4 billion crypto disclosure.Molly wrote about the crypto industry's recent election spending.Molly also wrote about how the Citizens United decision is affecting elections today.Support the show

Should South Africa regulate lobbying more closely? Rebecca Davis joined John Maytham to unpack the debate surrounding Tony Leon and Resolve Communications, arguing that the real issue is transparency around political influence. They also discussed why women may be using AI less at work, the rise of "divorce rings", and why Paul McCartney's reported wedding performance for Taylor Swift sparked surprisingly strong opinions. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is a podcast of the CapeTalk breakfast show. This programme is your authentic Cape Town wake-up call. Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit is informative, enlightening and accessible. The team’s ability to spot & share relevant and unusual stories make the programme inclusive and thought-provoking. Don’t miss the popular World View feature at 7:45am daily. Listen out for #LesterInYourLounge which is an outside broadcast – from the home of a listener in a different part of Cape Town - on the first Wednesday of every month. This show introduces you to interesting Capetonians as well as their favourite communities, habits, local personalities and neighbourhood news. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Good Morning Cape Town with Lester Kiewit. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Good Morning CapeTalk with Lester Kiewit broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/xGkqLbT or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/f9Eeb7i Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week - for better or worse - we're up to our necks in AI stories.We kick things off with a look at a recent Eora/Sydney gig that saw music company Good Intent unintentionally book a two-thirds AI act on a bill for emerging artists. For their part, Good Intent quickly apologised, explaining the incident as an oversight. Given their remarkable record of backing (human) music from Sydney and Australia, we're inclined to back Good Intent's explanation, but the situation opens the door for plenty of interesting discussion.Next, we have a quick peak at recent data from The Atlantic that has managed to quantify just how much Aussie music has been illegally scraped by AI models. It's not surprising but grim all the same.Finally, we have yet another look at what's going on with copyright protection and AI in Canberra, as artists from across the spectrum flock to Parliament House to ensure political positions don't change. This comes in the wake of recent whistleblower reports suggesting the Government is again considering changes to copyright protections for AI use.Thanks for listening! Be sure to subscribe for more content.Support us on Patreon ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Follow Homebrewed on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠Like Homebrewed on ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠Watch our content on ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠Check out our Spotify Playlists ⁠⁠here⁠⁠Catch up on everything ⁠⁠Homebrewed⁠⁠This podcast was recorded on Darkinjung land.Featuring Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow. Produced by Eamonn Snow.Homebrewed is a podcast dedicated to supporting the Australian Music Industry. Cameron Smith and Eamonn Snow have been presenting Homebrewed since November 2017 and have received excellence awards and the admiration of local bands for their presentation of Homebrewed and their continued support of the Australian music scene. This podcast is designed so you can enjoy conversations with musicians, industry representatives and music media personalities.Mentioned in this episode:Thanks to Sonora Studios in Tuggerah for sponsoring this episode. Check out Jack Nigro's awesome space, and let him know Homebrewed sent you!

AI is more than the software, more than the lines of code in Silicon Valley. It's concrete, water, power lines and political deals reshaping small towns and entire industries. Returning to the show from episode 6, Blake Stone-Banks joins us to unpack who really benefits from the AI boom, and who quietly pays the price. Alongside Jag, Jason and Matt, we explore why China can build world-class products but still struggles to build brands people actually trust, and why AI might be turning “marketing” into a dirty word.This episode of Disconnected covers:AI's Physical Footprint and Local BacklashDemocracy, Transparency and the AI “Race” NarrativeMoney, Lobbying and Political Power in TechChina's Innovation Strength vs. Global Brand WeaknessMarketing's Identity Crisis in the Age of AIBlake Stone-Bankshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-stone-banks/Jag Sharma: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jagsharmahttps://www.instagram.com/jagsharma/Jen Campbell:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennifer-m-campbell/Jason Kapadia:https://www.linkedin.com/in/jasonkapadia/https://www.instagram.com/jasonkapadia/Felina Tan:https://www.linkedin.com/in/felinagabrielletan/Matt Webster:https://www.linkedin.com/in/mattwwebster/

After nearly 11 years with Compassion & Choices, helping to enact Medical Aid in Dying Act in both New Jersey and New York, Corinne Carey is entering the next phase of her career. She will help lead a campaign to establish a legal pathway for access to psilocybin for healing in New York, while continuing to take on mission-driven public policy and public affairs projects through Carey Strategic Consulting. Corinne talks with Mark Dunlea for Hudson Mohawk Magazine.

Amy MacIver speaks to Jan Gerber about why lobbying remains largely unregulated in South Africa and what international best practice could mean for transparency, accountability and public trust. Presenter John Maytham is an actor and author-turned-talk radio veteran and seasoned journalist. His show serves a round-up of local and international news coupled with the latest in business, sport, traffic and weather. The host’s eclectic interests mean the program often surprises the audience with intriguing book reviews and inspiring interviews profiling artists. A daily highlight is Rapid Fire, just after 5:30pm. CapeTalk fans call in, to stump the presenter with their general knowledge questions. Another firm favourite is the humorous Thursday crossing with award-winning journalist Rebecca Davis, called “Plan B”. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Afternoon Drive with John Maytham Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 15:00 and 18:00 (SA Time) to Afternoon Drive with John Maytham broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/BSFy4Cn or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/n8nWt4x Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Nel The Essential di martedì 7 luglio, Chiara Piotto parla di: 00:00 il giorno decisivo per il futuro politico della candidata della destra francese Marine Le Pen, e perché influenzerà le presidenziali 2027 in Francia; 05:49 il lobbying da parte di Trump per far rimuovere il cartellino rosso ai mondiali a un attaccante della nazionale statunitense; 09:40 il mistero delle sfere aliene sulle spiagge australiane non è più un mistero. Da qualche settimana sono aperte le iscrizioni ai corsi per la nuova edizione nostra New Media Academy, la scuola di Will e Chora dedicata a podcast, new media e digital journalism. giovedì 9 luglio, dalle 13:30 alle 14:30, abbiamo organizzato un Open Day online gratuito per conoscere meglio la nostra offerta formativa, che va dalla creazione di podcast fino all'ideazione di progetti editoriali A raccontarvelo ci sarà Francesca Berardi, autrice e voce di molti podcast di Chora. Per partecipare, potete iscrivervi gratuitamente su newmediacademy.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aubrey Masango speaks to Dr William Mpofu, Geopolitical, to discuss what lobbying is, whether all political parties engage in it in one form or another, and where the line should be drawn. Tags: 702, Aubrey Masango show, Aubrey Masango, Bra Aubrey, Political Analyst, Dr William Mpofu, Lobbying, Tony Leon, DA, Starlink, John Steenhuisen The Aubrey Masango Show is presented by late night radio broadcaster Aubrey Masango. Aubrey hosts in-depth interviews on controversial political issues and chats to experts offering life advice and guidance in areas of psychology, personal finance and more. All Aubrey’s interviews are podcasted for you to catch-up and listen. Thank you for listening to this podcast from The Aubrey Masango Show. Listen live on weekdays between 20:00 and 24:00 (SA Time) to The Aubrey Masango Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk between 20:00 and 21:00 (SA Time) https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk Find out more about the show here https://buff.ly/lzyKCv0 and get all the catch-up podcasts https://buff.ly/rT6znsn Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfet Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this week’s dialogue Clement Manyathela hosts Sandile Swana, who is a Governance and Political Analyst, Dr Onkgopotse "JJ" Tabane, who is a Communications strategist & Political Commentator and Abdul Waheed Patel who is the President of the South African Lobbying Association to discuss lobbying, its purpose and when it crosses the line. The Clement Manyathela Show is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station, weekdays from 09:00 to 12:00 (SA Time). Clement Manyathela starts his show each weekday on 702 at 9 am taking your calls and voice notes on his Open Line. In the second hour of his show, he unpacks, explains, and makes sense of the news of the day. Clement has several features in his third hour from 11 am that provide you with information to help and guide you through your daily life. As your morning friend, he tackles the serious as well as the light-hearted, on your behalf. Thank you for listening to a podcast from The Clement Manyathela Show. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to The Clement Manyathela Show broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/XijPLtJ or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/p0gWuPE Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Stephen Carter and Shannon Phillips break down Alberta's increasingly murky referendum campaign, from the rules governing signs and fundraising to the power of writing questions designed to produce a preferred answer. What happens when everyone seems to be playing by a different set of rules? Can ordinary Albertans turn Stampede into amateur lobbying hour? And will Stephen Carter remember his best line long enough to use it at Stampede?Zain Velji, as always, picks the questions and keeps everybody in line.Join our Patreon for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and access to our exclusive Discord. https://www.patreon.com/c/strategistspodYou can also watch our episodes on YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/@strategistspod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Send us Fan Mail Jeff and Scott speak with Charles Crain, Managing Vice President of Policy at the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM). Charles works closely with NAM's member companies to advocate for tax policies that support manufacturers and strengthen the manufacturing sector. In this episode, Jeff and Scott first discuss the important matter of how to pronounce NAM (NOT like Viet-NAM). They then discuss NAM's role in the policy process, how the organization identifies and prioritizes its tax policy agenda, and some of its most significant advocacy successes. They also explore the story behind NAM's efforts to secure the bonus depreciation adjustment in the corporate alternative minimum tax. 

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're taking a deeper look at the Israel-Iran conflict, the continuing questions surrounding the Epstein files, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk. We'll discuss why these stories continue to dominate public conversation, explore the political and geopolitical questions people are asking, and examine why these events should be viewed together rather than in isolation.--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

‘We need to capture the entire value chain,' says Sipho Mbadaliga, chair of the Youth in Property Association (Yipa) in this special Youth Month interview. He stresses that young people must be more alert to the career opportunities in the industry. Podcast series on Moneyweb

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're discussing the ongoing controversy surrounding the Epstein files, its blackmail, the political implications of Charlie Kirk's assassination, and the growing conflict between Israel and Iran. We'll also talk about the influence of powerful Israeli interests on American foreign policy and ask whether the United States is being drawn into another Middle Eastern war against the will of its own citizens (and at our cost, yet again).--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

Beth breaks down what Thomas Massey's primary loss actually means — $32 million from Trump and APAC to buy a seat, a Republic that died at 249 years old, and why she thinks a non-corrupt independent could still win in 2028.

Join CCL's Sr. Director of Field Operations Elli Sparks for a training that specifically addresses how to prepare yourself for a successful meeting with a member of Congress. You will learn about CCL's methodology, research tips, available tools, lobby meeting roles and parts, the value of practice, and the power of listening. Skip ahead to the following section(s): (0:00) Intro & Agenda (1:29) Purpose of Citizen Lobbyist (5:55) Building Relationships (18:52) Lobby Team Roles (24:52) Meeting Outline Presentation Slides: https://cclusa.org/prepare-to-lobby   Training Page: https://community.citizensclimate.org/events/item/24/21052  Log Your Training:  https://community.citizensclimate.org/log_training?sf_id=a5y8X0000005xWOQAY  

In the 2026 season opener of The Political Life, Maggie Mick hosts Brody Mullins. Mullins is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter. He spent nearly two decades covering the intersection of business and politics for The Wall Street Journal. He is underway in reshaping how Washington is covered and understood through his new media ventures including The Deciders and 535.

6/9/26: Co-Host Amilcar Shabazz Rep. Pat Duffy remembers Barney Frank, the first out gay Congressman, who recently passed. She attended the celebration of his life yesterday. UMass Prof Amilcar Shabazz on Juneteenth in Northampton. Third Graders at Hadley Elementary on their lobbying efforts to make asparagus the official state vegetable—meeting the governor, their state senator and rep. Civic engagement at its best! Pat Ononibaku, Pres of Black Business Assoc of Amherst: the upcoming 19th annual Juneteenth Jubilee & Black businesses in the Valley. The IL (Injury List) grows. It includes baseball itself. Why don't the owners care? We ask Duke Goldman, who also explains the masking tape over the NYY insignia on the Aaron Judge tee that Newman gave him.

Former Mayor Nancy Vaughn thought she was retiring—until lobbying and politics pulled her back in. In this candid conversation, she shares insights on North Carolina politics, the realities of city leadership during crisis, finding common ground, and why she still loves Greensboro. From Boy Scouts bills to George Floyd unrest, it's a raw, insightful look at public service. Prayer for Peace - Mayor Nancy Vaughan YouTube To learn more, please visit our website The Common Ground This podcast is produced by BG Podcast Network. Bill Goebell Social: Bill's Website Rev. Odell Cleveland Social: Odell's Website Odell's Instagram Odell’s Facebook Books available on Amazon Odell's Patreon Odell's X Chapters00:00 Introduction and Prayer 02:16 From Mayor to Lobbyist: Nancy Vaughn's New Chapter 06:57 Lobbying Lessons and Boy Scouts Bill 09:21 Political Insights: Roy Cooper, Phil Berger & More 14:06 Election Losses, Censorship & Political Friendships 21:05 Life After Mayor: Faith, Family & New Council 25:42 Police Chiefs, Common Ground & Crisis Leadership 32:26 George Floyd Unrest and Curfew Decisions 39:15 Greensboro's Reputation, Downtown Revival & Legacy Leaders 46:26 November 3rd Apology and Community ReconciliationSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on Uncommon Sense, we're discussing what may be the most consequential political moment of Donald Trump's career. With Trump's approval ratings slipping, the Iran conflict escalating, renewed questions surrounding the Epstein files, and the assassination of Charlie Kirk continuing to reverberate through the conservative movement, many Americans are asking whether these events are isolated, or part of a much larger story.In this episode, I examine the connections I believe may exist between these developments, including my view that the Epstein files may have been used as leverage against powerful political figures and that foreign interests have exerted significant influence over American policy in the Middle East.We'll discuss:Trump's declining support among his baseThe growing controversy surrounding U.S. involvement with IranThe unanswered questions surrounding the Epstein filesThe political impact of Charlie Kirk's assassination and its aftermathWhy I believe these stories intersect in ways the mainstream media refuses to exploreMy goal is not to tell you what to think, but to encourage you to question narratives, follow incentives, and examine who benefits from the decisions being made in Washington.--https://www.bible.com/

CapRadio reporter breaks down two congressional races taking place in newly drawn districts. Plus, why lawmakers continue to kill bills that would make lobbying at the capitol more transparent. And, Gabriela Lena Frank adds another prize to her list.

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Ralph welcomes back union organizer, Chris Townsend, to discuss the reasons why the AFL-CIO shrinks from effectively fighting for its members and expanding the power of workers. Then, political scientist Lee Drutman lays out a system of proportional representation that would take away the incentive to gerrymander congressional districts. Plus, Ralph gives some quick takes on Thomas Massie's primary loss, fish hopped up on cocaine, and the situations in Lebanon and Ukraine.Chris Townsend has been a union member and labor leader for more than 45 years. He was most recently the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) International Union Organizing Director. Previously, he was an International Representative and Political Action Director for the United Electrical Workers Union (UE), and he has held local positions in both the SEIU and UFCW.[The upcoming AFL-CIO] convention is deliberately kept secret. It's what I describe as sort of a hideout strategy. It enables the leadership to not have to discuss or take positions that for them are difficult, such as: What is the labor movement going to do to confront the rampant lawlessness and criminality of the Trump regime? What is the labor movement going to do to address the rampaging inflation that is eating up living standards? There's no wage policy. There's no bargaining policy of the Federation. What are they going to do to address the ongoing national health care crisis and disaster?... And what are they doing about the crisis of the unorganized?Chris TownsendThe labor movement finds itself (I would submit) with the leadership disinterested in going out and organizing the unorganized. But even for those who do (and there are some), the laws—Taft-Hartley primary among them—provide such a minefield that we have to run through, that our ability to organize on any scale for decades has been stopped. And therefore, we are condemned to a perpetual shrinking size, resources, and whatnot. [And what] might help for folks to figure out how or why this is happening is that the labor movement is systematically being converted from trade union fighting organizations, membership-driven fighting organizations, to harmless not-for-profit organizations. And this is today's administrative layer of trade union leaders that don't see anything wrong with that. But that doesn't help anyone in the shop, in the office, in the workplace. And it doesn't help anyone looking to the labor movement for something better—better treatment, better wages, better benefits, better conditions, better health and safety in the workplace.Chris TownsendLee Drutman is a senior fellow in the Political Reform program at New America, where he focuses on electoral reform, Congress, and democratic health. He writes the newsletter Undercurrent Events and co-hosts the podcast Politics in Question. And he is the author of The Business of America is Lobbying and Breaking the Two-Party Doom Loop: The Case for Multiparty Democracy in America.The whole issue of gerrymandering is really just an outgrowth of this way that we use single-winner districts with winner-take-all votes. It's also what entrenches the two-party system in the US, which limits the choice of voters. So there's this one weird voting mechanism that we have that most countries have gotten rid of, that is an antiquated voting system, that preserves the two-party system and makes gerrymandering just inevitable—and that's the use of single-member districts. Now, in a proportional system, you take away the districts, and you do this statewide, you can carve up larger states into a few multi-member districts. And then seats get allocated proportionally by party share. That takes away the entire incentive of gerrymandering, it gives voters everywhere meaningful choices, meaningful votes, and it is just a superior system of representing the pluralism and diversity of our pluralistic and diverse society.Lee DrutmanPeople like the idea of proportional representation as basic fairness—that people think that parties should get seats in proportion to the share of votes they get. I did some polling on it a few years ago, and I'm hoping to do a little bit more… But I think that one of the challenges is people don't entirely understand how it works. And so it's a challenge to poll people on a concept that they don't know about. But I think more and more people understand it. And from the polling I've seen, at a principles-based level, people get the idea that proportionality is a form of fairness, and people like fairness.Lee DrutmanKaty O'Donnell is the editorial director at Haymarket Books, a radical, independent, nonprofit book publisher based in Chicago.News 5/22/26* Our first story this week has to do with what appears to be the impending downfall of ultrazionist media personality, Bari Weiss. Weiss, who resigned from the New York Times to found the Free Press and then sold that venture to become “Editor-in-Chief” for CBS News under the Ellison regime, is reportedly facing down the barrel of her role being scaled back substantially. Puck reports “As Paramount closes in on its acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery…members of the senior leadership team have had informal discussions about changing Bari's mandate at CBS News—and, eventually, CNN—in ways that would give her less control over the linear product.” This piece cites her missteps stewarding CBS News, including her inability to improve the ratings for Evening News, even failing to secure new anchor Tony Dokoupil a travel visa to China in time for President Trump's recent visit to the People's Republic. While a total dismissal of Weiss seems unlikely in the near future, such a dramatic reduction in her clout would constitute a tremendous, humbling blow.* Moving to state-level news, last week, Colorado Democratic Governor Jared Polis announced he would be commuting the sentence of former Mesa County Clerk Tina Peters, who was sentenced to nine years in prison for tampering with voting systems to overturn Joe Biden's victory in the Centennial State. Peters will now be eligible for parole June 1st. This move has been widely condemned, most notably by the Colorado Democratic Party which voted by a margin of over 90% to officially censure Polis. In a statement, the CDP wrote, “Reducing [Peters'] sentence now, under pressure from Donald Trump, is not justice…It sends a message to future bad actors that election tampering has consequences, unless you're friends with the president.” According to NBC, the CDP also banned Polis from being able to “participate as an honored guest, speaker or officially recognized representative of the Colorado Democratic Party at party-sponsored functions.”* In more positive state-level news, NPR reports Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has signed a bill banning prediction market sites like Polymarket and Kalshi – which allow consumers to “place…wager[s] on…future outcome[s], like sports, elections, live entertainment” – from operating in the North Star State. This makes Minnesota the first state in the nation to ban the prediction betting platforms. As this story notes, the Trump administration is pursuing legal action on behalf of the platforms, ensuring a legal battle over whether states can act to protect their own consumers from these predatory betting services. Minnesota Rep. Emma Greenman, who introduced the measure, is quoted as saying, “We as a state should decide how best and what regulations we think should attach to gambling, to protect public safety, to protect our kids.” The administration, meanwhile, specifically the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) is arguing in court that prediction market industry regulation should be the sole preserve of the federal government.* Looking toward Congress, this week saw a number of high-profile primaries, including in the state of Pennsylvania. Leading up to that primary, the Pennsylvania machine went all out against the congressional campaign of State Representative Chris Rabb. Rabb, who had won the endorsements of everyone from AOC and Rashida Tlaib to Jamie Raskin and Philly DSA to the Philadelphia Inquirer, was targeted by a barrage of anonymous text messages to Philadelphia voters accusing him of “spreading conspiracy theories and holding extremist views,” per the Inquirer. What is remarkable about this smear campaign, however, is that it was organized by Philadelphia's Democratic City Committee and that it violated federal election law by failing to disclose that fact. In another troubling portend of things to come, one of the texts featured an “AI-generated image of Rabb acknowledging his supposed lack of legislative accomplishments in Harrisburg.” Rumors have long circulated that Governor Josh Shapiro wanted Rabb to lose, and worked the backrooms to this end while avoiding public statements.* Yet, despite all of that, Rabb prevailed – winning over his two establishment-backed opponents with around 45% of the vote compared to his opponents, who each won approximately 30% and 24% respectively. The Pennsylvania primaries turned out to be a good night for progressives more generally, with Bob Brooks – a firefighter's union chief and former state rep. who successfully united the Democratic Party behind him, winning the endorsements of both Governor Josh Shapiro and Senator Bernie Sanders. Brooks will face off against freshman Republican Congressman Ryan Mackenzie in November in the R+1 seventh district of Pennsylvania, while Rabb's general election campaign is seen as little more than a formality in the D+40 PA-03.* Yet, if it was a good streak for Democratic progressives, it was a very bad one for Trump critics within the GOP. This week, Thomas Massie lost his primary in Kentucky's fourth congressional district, buckling under the war chest deployed against him in what amounted to the most expensive House primary on record. Massie joked that “My vote was never for sale, so they bought a congressional seat. They found out what it cost.” Massie, perhaps Trump's most formidable intra-party opponent in the House during his second term, worked with Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna on bills ranging from the Epstein Files Transparency Act to War Powers Resolutions related to the administration's actions in Venezuela and Iran. In retaliation, Trump made it clear that he would go to any lengths to ensure Massie would not be reelected. That said, Massie will remain in the House until January and has indicated that he will make that time as painful for Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson as he possibly can. Moreover, during his concession speech, Massie's supporters chanted for him to run for president in 2028, the Cincinnati Enquirer reports. Whether he is even entertaining that thought is unclear, but if he did run as a right-wing independent candidate, one could easily imagine him capturing a large enough share of the vote to deny certain states to the Republican nominee. Meanwhile, his ally across the aisle, Democratic Congressman Ro Khanna, said in a statement that Massie “lost because he had the guts to stand up to the Epstein class and against the war…He won voters under 45 by 30 points…Tonight, I say to [his] voters who feel rejected by Trump. We welcome you. Join our coalition to take on a rotten system and stand for the working class over the Epstein class.”* Massie isn't the only Republican targeted in the latest round of Trump purges. Downballot, Trump loyalists have ousted the Indiana Republicans who resisted Trump's pressure to implement mid-decade redistricting, but the real scalps he is claiming are in the Senate. Last weekend, Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana lost his primary runoff. Fox reports this makes Cassidy the “first elected Republican senator to lose renomination since Sen. Richard Lugar of Indiana in 2012.” Trump wasted no time in dancing on Cassidy's political grave, writing on Truth Social, “His disloyalty to the man who got him elected is now a part of a legend, and it's nice to see that his political career is OVER!” His supposed disloyalty, of course, refers to Cassidy's vote to convict Trump in the Senate trial for his second impeachment following January 6th. Former Senator Mitt Romney, who also voted to convict, is quoted in this article saying that Cassidy is a “person of character,” and that his “departure is a loss for the country.” Cassidy, however, is likely soon to be joined by longtime Texas Republican Senator John Cornyn. Cornyn is currently making his last stand against scandal-ridden Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in that runoff election. Trump has long prevaricated regarding whether and whom he would endorse in this race, at times leaning towards either candidate but remaining neutral up until this week, when he formally gave the nod to Paxton, per the Texas Tribune. This move has caused great consternation amongst Senate Republicans and cautious optimism among Democrats, who see Paxton as the weaker opponent to go up against Democratic nominee James Talarico in November – giving Democrats their best chance in years to flip a Senate seat in Texas.* What Cornyn's next move will be is a mystery, especially as he has not yet officially lost the Texas primary. Cassidy, however, appears to have chosen the Massie route of going down fighting. This week, Cassidy flipped his position to become the deciding vote in favor of the Senate War Powers Resolution on Iran – successfully pushing it through along with support from fellow Republican Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, and Rand Paul, despite disloyal opposition from Democratic Senator John Fetterman. The measure was then sent back to the House, but fearful it might actually pass – Democratic holdout Jared Golden had vowed to vote yes, and war-weary House Republicans Thomas Massie, Warren Davidson, Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Barrett were all signaling their support – leadership abruptly canceled the vote, per MSN.* One factor cited in the Republicans' calculus around this latest War Powers push was the absences of Members of Congress. In their view, the absences would have given Democrats the votes they needed to win. Two of these absences have garnered substantial attention in the media: those of Republican Congressman Tom Kean Jr. of New Jersey and Democratic Congresswoman Frederica Wilson of Florida. The 83-year-old Wilson, who was missing for a month with little public acknowledgment or explanation, has finally resurfaced, saying that she was undergoing a major eye surgery but still plans to seek reelection. In a remarkably tone-deaf comment, a source close to the Congresswoman was quoted in Axios saying “missing votes is not a sign she's sick or retiring…She shows up when she wants to.” Still, at least her absence has been explained and she has now returned to her duties in the House. Congressman Kean's disappearance is more mysterious. As of May 21st, Kean has not “been seen in Washington for more than 75 days,” NOTUS reports. When his absence first began to gain media traction, his Chief of Staff added fuel to the fire with the cryptic remark “there are no cameras where Tom is.” Now it is being reported that his neighbors back in New Jersey haven't seen hide nor hair either. There has been some indication that Kean is dealing with a personal or medical issue, but Speaker Mike Johnson claims to have no knowledge of the particulars. It is not controversial to say that being an American Member of Congress is too important to simply be AWOL for long periods of time, especially without deigning to explain why to one's constituents. Something must be done.* Finally, we turn to Latin America, where former president Evo Morales has leveled claims that the government of his native Bolivia, in coordination with the DEA and the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) is plotting to “detain or kill” him, TeleSUR reports. According to this report, “Morales detailed specific military units allegedly involved, including the Army's Ninth Division in the tropical region under Colonel Franz Andrade Loza, whom he said the government promised to promote to general and appoint as armed forces commander ‘if he finishes off Evo.'” Morales also “cited an F-10 unit under Lieutenant Colonel Carlos Giménez Ortuño,” a former aide to the defense minister in the government of the unelected U.S.-backed regime of Jeanine Áñez. These allegations sound somewhat outlandish, but in a moment when the U.S. has recently kidnapped Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, worked to undermine the governments of Mexico and Colombia via the Hondurasgate scheme, and just recently moved to indict 94 year old Raúl Castro for his role in an incident three decades ago when the Cuban government downed a civilian aircraft that entered their sovereign airspace, it does not seem so far fetched.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Länger arbeiten sollen möglichst viele. Das Rentenalter erhöhen, will die zuständige Bundesrätin mit AHV2030 aber nicht. Was bringen ihre Vorschläge tatsächlich? Warum die Zweite Säule auch anfassen? Und, was ist mit der 13. AHV-Rente? Fragen an Innenministerin, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider. Das Ziel ist klar: die AHV soll für die Zeit bis 2040 stabilisiert werden. Um Ausgaben und Einnahmen bei einer alternden Bevölkerung im Gleichgewicht zu halten, will der Bundesrat die Anreize so setzen, dass möglichst viele Arbeitnehmerinnen und Arbeitnehmer länger im Arbeitsmarkt bleiben. Frühpensionierungen würden deutlich weniger attraktiv. Gleichzeitig sollen mehr Anreize geschaffen werden für Menschen, die nach Erreichen des Referenzalters 65 weiterarbeiten. Auch in der Zweiten Säule will der Bundesrat dazu das Mindestalter für Bezüge von heute 58 auf 63 erhöhen. Finanzierungs- und Einnahmelücken sollen geschlossen werden. Insgesamt erhofft sich die Regierung dadurch Mehreinnahmen von rund 600 Millionen Franken pro Jahr. Das heisse Eisen Rentenaltererhöhung fasst die zuständige SP-Bundesrätin jedoch nicht an. Das wäre nicht mehrheitsfähig, ist sie überzeugt. Aber der neuen Vorlage ist eine Mehrheit auch nicht gewiss. Der Eingriff in die berufliche Vorsorge beispielsweise stösst links und rechts auf Ablehnung. Kommt dazu: noch ist offen, wie die vom Volk beschlossene 13. AHV-Rente finanziert werden soll. Wenn sich das Parlament in der kommenden Sommersession nicht einig wird, woher das Geld für die zusätzliche AHV-Rente kommen soll, droht dem Sozialwerk schon in wenigen Jahren ein Milliardenloch. Bundesrätin Baume-Schneider will es mit einer Erhöhung der Mehrwertsteuer stopfen. Ob eine solche mehrheitsfähig wäre, ist fraglich. Was bringt die neue Reform tatsächlich? Ist es richtig, die Frage der Erhöhung des Rentenalters zu verschieben? Was, wenn ältere Arbeitswillige gar keinen Job finden? Neben der Altersvorsorge ist auch der Streit um Medikamentenpreise Thema im Gespräch mit der Gesundheitsministerin. Sie hat konkrete Massnahmen zur Kostendämpfung vorgeschlagen. Dagegen läuft die Pharma-Industrie Sturm und verweist auf den Druck aus den USA. Wie geht sie mit dem Lobbying der Branche um? Und, was kann die Arbeitsgruppe «Lifesciences-Standort», die Elisabeth Baume-Schneider zusammen mit Wirtschaftsminister Guy Parmelin ins Leben gerufen hat, überhaupt erreichen? Bundesrätin und Innen- sowie Gesundheitsministerin, Elisabeth Baume-Schneider, nimmt Stellung in der Samstagsrundschau bei Klaus Ammann. Ergänzend zum Tagesgespräch finden Sie jeden Samstag in unserem Kanal die aktuelle Samstagsrundschau.

Send us Fan MailThis episode features Scott Hamilton, CEO of United Chemical, discussing the EPA's recent restrictions on sodium bromide, its implications for pool professionals, and the science behind bromate formation and safety. Gain insights into regulatory processes, chemical safety, and effective pool management strategies.keywordssodium bromide, EPA regulations, bromate, pool chemistry, pool safety, algae control, chemical risk assessment, United Chemical, Yellow Treat, bromine poolskey topicsEPA's restrictions on sodium bromideBromate formation and health risksScience and risk assessment of pool chemicalsguest nameScott HamiltonSound Bites"Don't let your mentor go, that's mentoreward.com.""Bromamines are effective and don't have a nasty smell.""Pool pros should voice their concerns to regulators."Chapters00:00Introduction to the EPA's Controversy on Sodium Bromide03:52The History and Impact of Bromate Regulations06:53Understanding Bromate Formation in Pools09:30The Chemistry of Bromine and Chlorine in Pools12:18The Misconceptions of Bromine Pools15:16Toxicology of Bromate and Cancer Risks18:12Bromate in Food Products and Regulatory Delays22:25Understanding EPA's Role and Challenges25:10The Impact of Lobbying on Chemical Regulations29:45Efficacy of Sodium Bromide in Algae Control30:50Trends in Mustard Algae Growth34:22Research Findings on Bromate Formation42:48Engaging with Regulatory Bodies45:40Legacy and Safety of Sodium BromideResourcesUnited ChemicalYellow TreatEPA Regulations on Bromide Products (2005)Bromate Risk Assessment Study AquaStar Pool ProductsThe Global Leader in Safety, Dependability, & Innovation in Pool Technology.BLUERAY XLThe real mineral purifier! Reduce your pool maintenance costs & efforts by 50%CPO Certification ClassesAttend your CPO class with Rudy Stankowitz!Jack's MagicIf you know Jack's you'd have no stains!Service Industry NewsDisclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showThank you so much for listening! You can find us on social media:FacebookInstagramTik TokEmail us: talkingpools@gmail.com

Trump Says He Doesn't Care About Your Wallet, AOC Hates Billionaires, and the Massie Smear Machine Goes Brrrr Dan Griffin and Corey Walsh open the Libservative show urging Kentucky listeners to vote for Thomas Massie ahead of the May 19 primary, claiming young voters can offset heavy outside money and calling the anti-Massie smear effort desperate. They react to a Supreme Court decision allowing abortion pills by mail during ongoing legal challenges and argue the government shouldn't control personal bodily decisions. The hosts mock AOC's claim that “you can't earn a billion dollars,” arguing the language is arbitrary and blaming inflation, lobbying, and big-government protectionism for billionaire power. They play a clip of Trump saying Americans' financial situations don't matter in Iran talks and accuse JD Vance of gaslighting by denying it. They criticize Vance's anti-fraud messaging versus Pentagon audit failures, mention Trump Mobile preorder allegations, describe Trump's China meeting as begging over the Strait of Hormuz, and slam Netanyahu for blaming bot farms for declining U.S. support. They return to Massie, alleging the smear involves misleading claims about NDAs and his dating after his wife's death, and close with plugs and jokes. 00:00 Welcome and Kentucky Primary 01:49 Corey Graduates and Banter 04:21 Abortion Pill Ruling 06:44 Viability and Body Autonomy 11:02 AOC Billionaire Clip 15:18 Inflation and Billionaires 21:17 Lobbying and Corruption 38:19 Trump Iran Comment 40:47 JD Vance Gaslighting 48:31 Fraud Talk and Trump Scams 53:34 Boomers and Xi Meeting Tease 54:45 Trump Chinese Food Claim 55:39 Subway Highway Strategy 57:52 Ribs Marrow Depression Talk 01:01:00 Trump Xi Strait Drama 01:05:27 Surveillance And Tech Debate 01:13:55 Massie Primary Stakes 01:21:15 Smear Campaign Breakdown 01:30:16 Netanyahu Blames Social Media 01:40:57 Wild Tangents And Signoff  

Most people see action on climate change as essential. But powerful lobbies continue to push the other way. Understanding what drives corporate opposition to climate policy therefore matters enormously. New research examines one underexplored factor: company ownership structures. Are publicly listed firms more likely to oppose climate action than privately held ones? Does it matter how concentrated a company's ownership is, or how short-term its investors' horizons are? And what are the implications for governments trying to advance climate policy? Joining host Alan Renwick to discuss the findings is Jared Finnegan, Lecturer in Public Policy at the UCL Department of Political Science and one of the study's co-authors. Mentioned in this episode: Fighting the Future: Short-Term Investors and Business Opposition to Climate Policy by Jared J. Finnegan and Jonas Meckling, British Journal of Political Science.

-Lobbying by tech industry groups, the Science Based Targets initiative decided to not recommend a protocol that would have made it more difficult for tech companies to use clean energy investments to offset fossil fuel pollution. -To date, Apple has not permitted vibe coding tools on the App Store because they would violate its policies. -Reuters reported that Meta's workers have begun circulating flyers at multiple US offices to protest the company's installation of tracking software on their work computers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Senate Banking Committee is expected to hold a markup hearing Thursday morning on the latest version of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act after years of negotiations between lawmakers, banking groups, crypto companies and White House officials.Guest: Ron Hammond - Head of Policy and Advocacy at WintermuteWintermute website ➜ https://bit.ly/WintermuteCryptoFollow Ron on Twitter ➜ https://x.com/RonwHammond00:00 Intro00:05 CLARITY Odds00:30 Fox Business mentions ABA Mother's Day panic letter02:15 WHAT'S GOOD03:30 Patrick Witt vs Elizabeth Warren03:50 Red lines05:20 Keep Your Coins Act06:00 KYC06:30 Centralized crypto companies over DeFi protocols?07:50 Privacy-enabled blockchains08:45 Risks10:00 Explain Thursdays Markup13:50 Republicans at risk16:00 Old vs new lobbying17:00 Any hints at fixing current tax rule issues?#Crypto #Bitcoin #Ethereum~CLARITY Final Bill Revealed!!

Submit your question and we'll answer it in a future episode!Join our Patreon Community!https://www.patreon.com/badassbreastfeedingpodcastToday Abby has a really informational and inspiring interview for you with Jessicafrom The Breastfeeding Foundation. Learn more about how the formulacompanies manage to sabotage breastfeeding and what we can do to help in thefight.If you are a new listener, we would love to hear from you.  Please consider leavingus a review on iTunes or sending us an email with your suggestions and commentsto badassbreastfeedingpodcast@gmail.com. You can also add your email to ourlist and have episodes sent right to your inbox!Things we talked about:Who is Jessica? [8:26]Beginning of the Breastfeeding Foundation [13:52]The Bobbie Ads [17:07]Fed is necessary [25:23]What is choice [26:49]Being paid to breastfeed [32:55]All the research [46:50]Lobbying against paid leave [49:38]Changing the definitions [51:30]The Mommy Wars [56:10]Microbiome / Antibiotics [1:04:04]The Call to Action! [1:06:58]CALL TO ACTIONLinks to the petitions and to donate www.thebreastfeedingfoundation.org/Links to Jessica's highlighted articles. https://thebreastfeedingfoundation.substack.com/p/breastfeeding-an-economic-powerhousehttps://thebreastfeedingfoundation.substack.com/p/only-1-in-4-americans-understandhttps://thebreastfeedingfoundation.substack.com/p/the-formula-industry-has-capturedThe link to all the articles on the account is www.thebreastfeedingfoundation.substack.comThings we talked about or episodes we think you should check out!https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/episode/new-york-times-article-about-formula/Set up your consultation with Diannehttps://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.com/consultations/Check out Dianne's blog here:https://diannecassidyconsulting.com/milklytheblog/Follow our Podcast:https://badassbreastfeedingpodcast.comHere is how you can connect with Dianne and Abby:AbbyTheuring ,https://www.thebadassbreastfeeder.comDianne Cassidy @diannecassidyibclc, http://www.diannecassidyconsulting.comMusic we use:Music: Levels of Greatness from We Used to Paint Stars in the Sky (2012)courtesy of Scott Holmes at freemusicarchive.org/music/ScottHolmes

My friend Eric Jansen Government Affairs Coordinator for Balanced Veterans Network. Eric took the time to walk me through current legislation focused on removing barriers for veterans to access Innovative Therapies. That's the term being used now but we know what we're talking about.. Psychedelics. Eric isn't just talking about it, he's in Washington doing the work. Lobbying. Networking. Advocating at a high level. Pushing to cut through the red tape that's been holding veterans back from the full spectrum of care they've earned. We shouldn't need permission to heal. This isn't theory. It's backed by top tier research and real data. The results speak for themselves. Innovative Therapies are showing real impact for veterans dealing with PTSD, TBI, depression, Parkinson's, anxiety, and more. If you're not paying attention to this space yet, you should be. Download the BVN App, available on all platforms, and see what's being built. BVN.vet

Joe Giglio and Hugh Douglas argue that Joel Embiid needs to focus on his game instead of officiating as the Sixers face the Knicks in Game 2. They evaluate Bryce Harper's recent remarks about Phillies management and the team's improved performance. The conversation also features callers discussing NBA foul-baiting and Hugh's ongoing battle regarding his baseball swing. 01:00 - Phillies and Rob Thomson 01:21 - Joel Embiid's Ref Obsession 09:14 - NBA's Officiating Problem 14:24 - Aaron in San Diego 19:52 - Tom in Upper Darby

How does the ACI educate the legislators who are making decisions that impact the agriculture industry? Melissa Rekewag joins hosts Sal Sama and Jeff Jarrett for today's episode of The High Ground powered by Premier Companies. Melissa is the President and CEO of the Agribusiness Council of Indiana (ACI).Melissa will share about her extensive background in agriculture and what ultimately led to her the ACI and her appearance on The High Ground podcast. We'll learn about the makeup of ACI, which is the largest trade association for agribusinesses in Indiana, and ultimately how it impacts state policies and the grower. Melissa will also share how the ACI helps educate policy makers and is able to voice concerns of businesses in a way that's not connected to the business itself. Finally, Melissa, Sal, and Jeff will discuss the Emerging Professionals Leadership Program (EPLP) which is a year-long program designed to help individuals expand their experience in and knowledge of policy and leadership in the agriculture industry. Interested in seeing what it might look like to join the ACI? Visit https://www.inagribiz.org/ for more information.

May 4, 2026 - In a Dispatches from Planet Albany excerpt, Doug Clark, a co-managing partner of Shenker Russo & Clark, discusses legislation that would make lobbyists and their clients go into greater detail about their positions on pending legislation.

Step into Episode 210 of On The Delo as Delo sits down with Mark Miller, a five-decade veteran of Arizona's beverage and food industry, whose career took him from delivering beer on a Hensley truck in 1978 to serving as VP of Sales for the state's largest Anheuser-Busch wholesaler, leading the Arizona Food Marketing Alliance (AFMA), and now heading BACIC Arizona — the industry-backed organization dedicated to reducing underage drinking across the state. If you're in hospitality, food retail, distribution, or simply want an insider's look at how the food and beverage world really works, this episode is packed with perspective you won't find anywhere else.Mark breaks down how the Arizona beverage landscape evolved from a handful of brands and no light beer to craft explosions, hard seltzers, THC beverages, and the booming non-alcoholic movement — and how consumer behavior, dram shop laws, and lower BAC limits quietly reshaped where and how people drink. He unpacks the three-tier distribution system from the ground up, explains why consolidation among distributors is accelerating, and gives local Arizona food and beverage brands the honest roadmap for getting their products onto grocery shelves, into restaurants, and in front of the right distributors. You'll also hear about BACIC Arizona's newest initiative — funding alcohol-free prom and graduation parties for high school students across the state with $10,000 in grants awarded to schools through organizations like Chicanos Por La Causa.Chapter Guide (Timestamps):(0:00 - 1:41) Episode 210 Intro, Toilet Paper Roll Theory & Mark's Origin Story(1:42 - 4:33) Iowa Farm Roots, Hensley Beverage, Copper Mines & Coming Home to Phoenix(4:34 - 8:41) Beer Evolution: Light Beer, Craft, Seltzers & What Gen Z Is Drinking Now(8:42 - 12:22) THC Beverages, the Three-Tier System & How Prohibition Shaped Today's Laws(12:23 - 17:39) Dram Shop, Liquor Liability, Drunk Driving, Uber & Distributor Consolidation(17:40 - 22:09) AFMA, Food Supply Chain & Lobbying for Online Grocery Delivery Before COVID(22:10 - 25:11) Taxation Battles, Tips Policy & Defending the Food Industry at the Legislature(25:12 - 30:39) Local Brand Playbook: Brokers, Shelf Space, SEO, Siete & Tito's Success Stories(30:40 - 36:28) BACIC Arizona: Underage Drinking Prevention, $10K School Grants & Prom Parties(36:29 - 42:07) Giving Back, Non-Negotiables & Rapid Fire: Golf, Fine Dining & Convenience Stores(42:08 - 43:26) Delo's Close, BACIC Arizona Resource & Bar and Restaurant Insurance Shoutout

Rollie and Nicole are back with an exciting update about season 4, and a mini explainer on the Trump administration's “clean beautiful coal” mascot Coalie.BONUS EPISODES available on PatreonSOCIALS & MOREWANT TO ADVERTISE WITH US? Please contact sponsors@multitude.productions DISCLAIMER: Some media clips have been edited for length and clarity. CREDITS Created by: Rollie Williams, Nicole Conlan & Ben BoultHosts: Rollie Williams & Nicole ConlanEditor: Laura ConteProducers: Daniella Philipson & Rebecca SteinbergAdditional Research and Fact Checking: Carly Rizzuto & Canute HaroldsonMusic: Tony Domenick Art: Jordan Doll Special Thanks: The Civil Liberties Defense CenterSOURCESTrump touts 'Beautiful Clean Coal', addresses energy costsTrump At UN: 'Climate Change Is The Greatest Con Job'10 Things to Know About How OSMRE Supports America's Energy Legacy and CommunitiesSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.