Podcast appearances and mentions of matt friedman

May 20, 2025 ~ CBS News CEO Wendy McMahon has quit amid potential Trump lawsuit settlement. Matt Friedman joins Kevin to discuss this.

April 10, 2025 ~ A federal judge ruled that the AP will have their access to the White House regranted. Matt Friedman joins Kevin to discuss this.

March 12, 2025 ~ President Trump answered more than 1,000 press questions in the first month of his second term, which is 7 times more than President Biden in the same period. Matt Friedman discusses this with Kevin.

February 25, 2025 ~ Lester Holt is stepping down as anchor of “NBC Nightly News” and Joy Reid is out at MSNBC. Matt Friedman joins Kevin to discuss this shake up.

This morning in Gaza, in a ceremony that was even more twisted than those that came before it, Hamas paraded four coffins, containing the dead bodies of four hostages who were killed in captivity, before handing them over to the Red Cross. Israel then received the remains of Oded Lifshitz, an 83-year-old peace activist abducted from his home in Kibbutz Nir Oz; and the bodies of the iconic young mother Shiri Bibas, and her boys, Kfir and Ariel, who were respectively 9 months old and 4 years old at the time of their abduction, also from Nir Oz, which lost a quarter of its residents on October 7, 2023. Shiri, Kfir and Ariel came to symbolize Hamas's brutality and the helplessness of the victims of October 7. Oded was also a symbol of the many men and women who had dedicated their lives to seeking peace with the Palestinians, and whose lives were brutally ended by Palestinians on that darkest of days. In a year of somber days, today is one of the more difficult ones we have experienced - here at Call Me Back, and as a nation. We are joined today to process this wrenching moment by a Call Me Back favorite: Matti Friedman, to help us understand what this day means for Israel, and how it will change us and the stories we tell ourselves about Israel and our hopes for peace. Matt Friedman is an award-winning journalist and author of four books. He is based in Jerusalem, and writes a column for The Free Press. Read his latest, “The Family That Never Came Home,” here: https://www.thefp.com/p/matti-friedman-the-bibas-shiri-kfir-ariel-yardenMatti's books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Matti-Friedman/author/B0073YU31CLink to Seth Mandel's article in Commentary Magazine, mentioned by Dan in this episode: https://www.commentary.org/seth-mandel/the-meaning-of-kfir-bibas/We would like to take this opportunity to thank Rebecca Strom, who has been running Ark Media's operations almost since the beginning of the war, and is now moving on to the next chapter in her career. Rebecca was our first hire, and in hindsight, having her run our operations allowed Ilan and Dan to develop a larger vision. More on that in the near future. In the meantime, on behalf of the Ark Media team, we want to share our gratitude for all the hard work, long hours, holidays and weekends that Rebecca poured into this venture.Consequently, Ark Media is now looking for a hard working, mission-aligned, highly motivated Chief Operating Officer. If you want to throw your hat into the ring,  please follow this link CREDITS:ILAN BENATAR - Producer & EditorMARTIN HUERGO - EditorSTAV SLAMA - Director of OperationsGABE SILVERSTEIN - Research Intern YUVAL SEMO - Music Composer

February 13, 2025 ~ Disney is changing its DEI programs to focus more closely on business outcomes. Matt Friedman joins Marie Osborne to discuss the company's change.

Human trafficking is a hidden crime that strips millions of their freedom every year. While many think it’s a distant issue, it’s happening closer than we realise - in neighborhoods, cities, and countries around the world, including Australia. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe speak to Matt Friedman - a leading, internationally renowned global expert on modern slavery and human trafficking. From forced labor to exploitation and coercion, Matt uncovers the dark reality of modern slavery and what we can do to fight it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

February 10, 2025 ~ The biggest night of commercials has come and gone. Matt Friedman recaps the biggest commercials during the Super Bowl with Kevin.

This week, Madeline, Emilio and Julian welcome back piano man extraordinaire and film aficionado Matt Friedman to discuss 'L.A. Confidential', the 1997 Neo-noir directed by Curtis Hanson and starring Russell Crowe, Guy Pearce, Kevin Spacey, and Kim Basinger in an Oscar-winning supporting role.  The group discusses how this movie hits differently if you knew who Crowe and Pearce were upon first watch, how depictions of corrupt police from the 1950s read in 2025, how the film satisfyingly affirms and upends cop archetypes, whether or not Kim Basinger's performance as Lynn Bracken is truly Oscar worthy, and much more!You can check out Matt's incredible band, and see where he is playing next, by visiting their website: https://stilettobandnyc.com/You can also follow Matt and the band on Instagram @stilettobandnycIf you enjoy our podcast, please rate and review us on your podcast platform of choice.  This really helps us find new listeners and grow!Follow us on IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

February 4, 2025 ~ President Trump will sit down with Fox News' Bret Baier before this weekend's big game. Matt Friedman joins Kevin to discuss this move.

January 31, 2025 ~ Paramount is in talks to settle a $10 billion lawsuit brought by Donald Trump following a 60 Minutes interview with Kamala Harris. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications co-founder Matt Friedman about the facts of the case, and why Paramount's pending sale factors into the decision to settle.

December 16, 2024 ~ ABC News will pay $15 million in a settlement of a defamation lawsuit brought by President-elect Donald Trump against the network and George Stephanopoulos. Guy, Lloyd, and Jamie talk with Tanner Friedman co-founder Matt Friedman about the high bar for defamation of public figures.

November 13, 2024 ~ Last night, Donald Trump announced the Department of Government Efficiency that will be ran by Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Matt Friedman joins Kevin to take a look at how the public will react to this.

Just as he did across much of the country, Trump improved his standing among New Jersey voters, losing by only five points in what has been a staunchly blue state at the federal level for at least a generation. Matt Friedman, reporter for Politico New Jersey and author of the New Jersey Politico Playbook, reports on why so many voters in New Jersey were drawn to Trump, and what the red wave might mean for the state during the next four years.

November 5, 2024 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses all the money spent on campaign ads in 2024.

This episode is a rare opportunity for #teamgwic to catch up in person at one of the key Ethics & Compliance events, the SCCE Compliance & Ethics Institute (CEI). CEI was in Grapevine, Texas, and, as usual, was a great experience. In this episode, Lisa, Hemma, Ellen and Sarah discussed their highlights from the event. The first keynote was from Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Nicole M. Argentieri, who announced revisions to the Evaluation of Corporate Compliance Programs, and the group touches on this and the significance of the changes and having them announced at SCCE. There will be much more to come on this topic. Each of the women discusses their favorite panels and some of the key takeaways they had, including discussions of DEI, controls, and how to work with Boards, as a few examples. They also sent their well-wishes to Nick Gallo, who was missed but, more importantly, is on the road to recovery. One of the best parts of the conference is the opportunity to network and share best practices, and the whole group thought this year's exhibit hall, and the format of the conference with longer breaks, allowed people to make great connections and have some in-depth discussions that don't always happen when you are moving so quickly to not make a panel or event. And the second morning keynote from Matt Friedman discussing his work in fighting human trafficking and modern slavery was moving and inspirational, a reminder of the importance of what we do every day with our due diligence and knowing our customers. All in all, it was a great week of connections, learning and providing so much optimism for the contributions that ethics and compliance professionals make, and to connect (or reconnect) with the amazing people in our community. If you were not able to attend, the team hopes this gives you a sense of the event. #GWIC is proud to announce that it has been nominated for the WomenInPodcastAwards. This is a people's choice award and whether you vote for #GWIC or other nominees, we ask that you send the elevator back down by voting. Voting closes October 1, 2024, and details can be found on the #GWIC LinkedIn page at http://www.linkedin.com/groups/12156164 Resources: Join the Great Women in Compliance community on LinkedIn here.

September 12, 2024 ~ Taylor Swift has endorsed Kamala Harris for president. Matt Friedman joins Kevin to discuss if celebrities can impact the outcome of an election.

September 5, 2024 ~ Should brands remain apolitical during an election season? Matt Friedman joins Kevin to discuss this.

August 22, 2024 ~ The DNC credentialed hundreds of influencers are media for this week's convention. Matt Friedman joins Kevin and Tom to discuss why this is influential.

July 9, 2024 ~ Governor Whitmer's book is out! Matt Friedman joins Kevin and Tom to discuss the impact this book.

In the second episode of Hollywood Editing Mentor and ‪Impact24 PR's #EditingMentorPanels series, Joaquin Elizondo interviews editors Ralph Jean-Pierre (TOKYO VICE), Laurens Van Charante (DANCING WITH THE STARS), Ben Bulatao, ACE (DANCING WITH THE STARS, ORLANDO BLOOM: TO THE EDGE), Matt Platts-Mills (THE GENTLEMEN), and Matt Friedman, ACE (EXPATS). They discuss their work on the projects they submitted for consideration for the 2024 Emmys.Check out our free content and other resources! >>> SUBSCRIBE and leave a 5-star review on Apple Podcasts! >>>Original Music: "Apollo's Haze" and "Do You Want" by JesusdapnkFacebook: www.fb.com/jesusdapnkSoundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/jesusdapnkInstagram: @jesusdapnk

You might have seen some changes in your local TV station over the last few years. Or that more sports is going behind a service that's not your cable provider. Or that more of the well-reported journalism you want to read is behind a paywall. That's because there are fundamental shifts happening in the media business, pushing these moves. Joining Jer at the studio in Tech Town is a longtime friend of the show, Matt Friedman, partner at Tanner Friedman Public Relations. Matt brings his expertise to help us navigate the fast-changing media landscape. We talk about the: State of Media: Matt discusses the dramatic changes in local TV news, including buyouts and the impact of cord-cutting on local stations' revenue. Economic Shifts: The conversation covers how the economics of TV have shifted from high profit margins to a more challenging financial environment, affecting staffing and news coverage. Institutional Knowledge: Concerns about the loss of institutional knowledge in newsrooms and its implications for coverage quality. Collaborative Journalism: There's aerise of collaborative journalism between nonprofits and for-profits to fill in gaps left by traditional media. Impact of Tech Companies: The role of tech giants like Meta and Google in shaping how news is consumed and distributed - and how it's a frenemy situation with many media professionals and producers. Future of Sports Broadcasting: A deep dive into the Bally Sports bankruptcy and the future of sports broadcasting, including the potential shift to team-owned streaming services. Consumer Advice: Matt advises people to be prepared to pay for quality news and information as the media landscape continues to evolve. Listen to the full episode to get a comprehensive understanding of the current state and future of local media. Our all-local daily podcast is on Apple Podcasts: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonapple Spotify: https://lnk.to/dailydetroitonspotify Or wherever you listen to shows.  

May 24, 2024 ~ A new poll shows who are America's most trusted news anchor. Matt Friedman joins Kevin and Tom to break this down.

Bonus episode! Emilio, Madeline and Julian are joined by esteemed NYC musician and bandleader Matt Friedman to discuss one of his favorite films, M. Night Shyamalan's 'Unbreakable'.  The quartet dig into the many fun aspects of this film - the great camera work and the influence comic book imagery has throughout, its status as a revisionist superhero movie, the abundant color symbolism, how its twist ending is still so effective (in spite of being there the whole time in retrospect), and much more.  The group end with a highlight round of Unlikely Shared Universe, that features leaps in time, actual leaps, and a particular brand of nautical nonsense.      Spoiler alerts for this film, as well as M. Night's related films 'Glass' and, to a lesser extent, 'Split'.Be sure to check out Matt and his fantastic band Stiletto on IG:@stilettobandnycand at the band's website:www.stilettobandnyc.comIf you haven't yet, please consider writing us a positive review on the podcast platform of your choice. It really helps us find new listeners, and you'll be doing a nice thing too :)Email us at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comFollow us here on IG and on Tik Tok! @sleeplesscinematicpodOn Letterboxd?Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

April 16, 2024 ~ Matt Friedman, co-founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses a letter signed by a number of major news outlets imploring President Biden and Donald Trump to commit to taking part in debates.

March 26, 2024 ~ Former RNC Chair, Ronna McDaniel, was hired this week by NBC, and fellow colleges at the network are upset. Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, joins Kevin and Tom to discuss if this will become an issue for the network.

March 26, 2024 ~ Full Show: Tom and Kevin follow the latest with the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge. They are also joined by Matt Friedman to talk about the upset employees at NBC over the hiring of Ronna McDaniel. Later in the show, they discuss the vote on the Gaza cease-fire and the latest in the Line 5 case.

March 12, 2024 ~ After the consideration to ban TikTok in the U.S., TikTok is fighting back. Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, talks about this tactic with Kevin and Tom.

Feb. 19, 2024 ~ George Soros will now have majority stake in Audacity radio stations. Matt Friedman joins Kevin and Tom to talk about how this could impact news content.

Feb. 12, 2024 ~ Matt Friedman joins Kevin, Marie and Lexi to talk about the ads during last night's game and if we saw too much Taylor Swift.

Feb. 9, 2024 ~ Ahead of the big game this Sunday, Matt Friedman, talks with Kevin and Tom to discuss how much money is being spent on this weekend's game.

I think you'd agree that one of the most tragic artifacts of today's society is the proliferation of human trafficking. In this weeks' episode of Consuming Careers, we're meeting with Ian Mitchell, who, while on his quest for a meaningful purpose in his life, was awakened to the horrors of human trafficking. Slowly, he began to realize that his entire career was preparing for a battle. Today, Ian is a leader in the fight against sex trafficking, child exploitation, and elder scams, but not with weapons or force; instead, by attacking the lifeblood that fuels these hideous crimes: the digital flow of money. A word of caution: due to the sensitive nature of this topic, please be mindful of those who may overhear this podcast. You can find Ian Mitchell at: https://www.iantmitchell.com/. Also at:Spotify: Ian Mitchll - https://open.spotify.com/artist/31fwXkfT11l03GkbLvDkMeLinkedIN - https://www.linkedin.com/in/iantmitchell/Matt Friedman: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-friedman-9788555/About The Knoble: Learn more at: https://www.TheKnoble.comAbout the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children: https://www.missingkids.org/homeCabo Fish Taco: https://www.cabofishtaco.com/Interview recorded live at Ian's house near Outlook Mountain, TN.About Bruce Smith: Over the past 40 years, I've covered a lot of ground in my career: white collar, blue collar, college drop-out, college graduate, practicing CPA, multiple business owner, elected official, recruiter and career consultant. Each chapter has equipped me to better help others navigate their career decisions and has fueled my passion to help people find meaning, purpose and fulfillment in the work they do. You can connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brucewsmith/ You can email at: bwsmith126@gmail.com

Jan. 9, 2024 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses the Big 3 not running any commercials during the Super Bowl this week.

It's hard to imagine finding a job, advancing into a second interview, they send you a ticket to their overseas office, only to find out that you're about to be trafficked into a life of forced labor while they threaten your family. But this is happening all around the world today. Today's guest is Matt Friedman. Matt is an international human trafficking expert with more than 35 years of experience. He is the founder and CEO of The Mekong Club, an organization of Hong Kong's leading businesses which have joined forces to help end all forms of modern slavery. Show Notes: [0:57] - Matt shares his background and the extensive experience he has in this field. [2:09] - Matt explains some of the terrible situations that he has seen in human trafficking and the reason he became an activist. [5:31] - Covid-19 impacted criminal activity in China. They started to trick and deceive people into accepting a job at a scam center. [6:51] - There are tens of thousands of people who have been human trafficked into scam call centers. [9:12] - A red flag is if it sounds too good to be true. [12:15] - Matt describes the buildings these call centers are in. [13:34] - In Myanmar and Cambodia, the people being trafficked into call centers tend to be citizens of other countries. [16:04] - The scams that they are forcing people to do are pig butchering. [18:20] - Matt shares some of the types of scams that they do from these call centers. [20:28] - In these call centers, if a person does not hit their daily quota, they are beaten and tortured. [22:56] - If you think that you want to have a job opportunity overseas, you need to know without a doubt that it is legitimate and have a system in place to make sure your friends and family know where you are. [25:21] - Matt's organization The Mekong Club works with businesses on understanding scams and trafficking. [27:09] - Where does this laundered money go? [28:41] - The Mekong Club has a large social media presence in multiple languages and PSA campaigns to provide education. [31:32] - We've entered a time where scams are commonplace and it's getting harder to tell what is real and what is not. [33:40] - If we don't take action now, we will find ourselves in a situation that we cannot control. [37:33] - Share this information with other people. This is the most important step to take and right away. Thanks for joining us on Easy Prey. Be sure to subscribe to our podcast on iTunes and leave a nice review.  Links and Resources: Podcast Web Page Facebook Page whatismyipaddress.com Easy Prey on Instagram Easy Prey on Twitter Easy Prey on LinkedIn Easy Prey on YouTube Easy Prey on Pinterest The Mekong Club Website

September 22, 2023 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, talks with Kevin and Tom about Rupert Murdoch's impact as he steps down as chairman of Fox Corp. and News Corp.

September 14, 2023 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, talks with Kevin about how the White House sent a letter to news outlets, urging them to ramp up scrutiny of the impeachment inquiry into President Biden.

August 25, 2023 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, talks with Kevin and Tom about if the NFL save Bud Light, or the other way around.

August 15, 2023 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, talks with Kevin and tom about how the Georgia courtrooms will have cameras following the charges against Donald Trump and how seeing seeing the charges could change the narrative on Trump cases.

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 3: The Drive at 5: On Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke with members of the press. He vehemently denied allegations made by two IRS whistleblowers that evidence in the Hunter Biden investigation had been ignored. In her recent editorial for The Wall Street Journal, columnist Kimberly Strassel writes of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower Gary Shapley's testimony: “Mr. Shapley provided further evidence of influence peddling. He gave the committee a 2017 WhatsApp message in which Hunter tells a Chinese businessman ‘I am sitting here with my father' and pushes the businessman to fulfill a ‘commitment.' He warns the businessman to personally resolve the issue that night, or ‘I will make certain that between the man sitting next to me and every person he knows and my ability to forever hold a grudge that you will regret not following my direction.'” You can read Strassel's full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-hunter-biden-whistle-blows-arrest-doj-irs-firearm-felony-jail-9d114e5f?mod=opinion_featst_pos1 According to Matt Friedman of Politico, “New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's administration has sued three school districts for adopting policies to tell parents if their children show signs of changing their gender identity. The lawsuits, filed Wednesday by Attorney General Matt Platkin against the Manalapan-Englishtown, Marlboro and Middletown school districts and boards, allege the policies violate New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination and put transgender students at risk.” You can read the full article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/22/murphy-new-jersey-school-districts-transgender-policy-00103127 The Afternoon Mystery Movie Clip…is it the easiest clip ever? Rich and Matt debate. James Varney—Staff Writer at Real Clear Investigations—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent story, “Woke Sports? Consider the Big Leagues' Longstanding Great Awakening.” You can read the full article here: https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2023/06/20/woke_sports_consider_the_big_leagues_longstanding_great_awakening_941432.html On Thursday, the United States Coast Guard held a press conference in Massachusetts to confirm that they have located the remains of OceanGate's Titan submersible. Titan's debris was located 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic. According to the Coast Guard all five passengers “have sadly been lost.”

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (06/23/2023): 3:05pm- According to House Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), two whistleblowers have informed Congress that the Department of Justice intentionally excluded evidence in their investigation into Hunter Biden—and alleged that the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware David Weiss “tried to bring charges” against Hunter “in the District of Columbia and was denied.” He also attempted to bring charges in “Central District of California” but “had that request denied” as well. 3:25pm- In her recent editorial for The Wall Street Journal, columnist Kimberly Strassel writes of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower Gary Shapley's testimony: “Mr. Shapley provided further evidence of influence peddling. He gave the committee a 2017 WhatsApp message in which Hunter tells a Chinese businessman ‘I am sitting here with my father' and pushes the businessman to fulfill a ‘commitment.' He warns the businessman to personally resolve the issue that night, or ‘I will make certain that between the man sitting next to me and every person he knows and my ability to forever hold a grudge that you will regret not following my direction.'” You can read Strassel's full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-hunter-biden-whistle-blows-arrest-doj-irs-firearm-felony-jail-9d114e5f?mod=opinion_featst_pos1 3:30pm- During her Friday press briefing, White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said “this is not a conversation I have had with the president” in response to whistleblower allegations being made about Hunter Biden's influence peddling and President Joe Biden's potential knowledge of it. 3:40pm- Victor Nava of The New York Post writes of allegations made by an IRS whistleblower, “Hunter Biden illegally deducted tens of thousands of dollars in payments made to a prostitute and a sex club from his taxes,” according to Congressional testimony. You can read the full article here: https://nypost.com/2023/06/22/hunter-biden-deducted-payments-to-prostitute-sex-club-from-his-taxes-whistleblower/ 4:05pm- Dr. Stanley Goldfarb— Board Chair at “Do No Harm” & a former Professor and Associate Dean for Curriculum at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest Wall Street Journal editorial, “Cancel Culture Comes for Philly's Weirdest Museum.” Dr. Goldfarb also talks about the startling introduction of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies into medicine and the medical school admissions process. You can read the full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-mutter-museum-weirdness-goes-woke-philly-research-exhibit-native-americans-9473e659?mod=article_inline and learn more about Do No Harm here: https://donoharmmedicine.org/about/ 4:30pm- Dr. Victoria Coates— Former Deputy National Security Advisor & the Vice President of the Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at The Heritage Foundation—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to the White House, President Biden accidentally referring to Chinese leader Xi Jinping as a “dictator” in public, and another billion-dollar accounting error at the Pentagon. 4:50pm- Vice President Kamala Harris uses her favorite phrase during Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi's White House visit: “unburdened by what has been.” 5:05pm- The Drive at 5: On Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke with members of the press. He vehemently denied allegations made by two IRS whistleblowers that evidence in the Hunter Biden investigation had been ignored. 5:10pm- In her recent editorial for The Wall Street Journal, columnist Kimberly Strassel writes of Internal Revenue Service (IRS) whistleblower Gary Shapley's testimony: “Mr. Shapley provided further evidence of influence peddling. He gave the committee a 2017 WhatsApp message in which Hunter tells a Chinese businessman ‘I am sitting here with my father' and pushes the businessman to fulfill a ‘commitment.' He warns the businessman to personally resolve the issue that night, or ‘I will make certain that between the man sitting next to me and every person he knows and my ability to forever hold a grudge that you will regret not following my direction.'” You can read Strassel's full editorial here: https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-hunter-biden-whistle-blows-arrest-doj-irs-firearm-felony-jail-9d114e5f?mod=opinion_featst_pos1 5:15pm- According to Matt Friedman of Politico, “New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy's administration has sued three school districts for adopting policies to tell parents if their children show signs of changing their gender identity. The lawsuits, filed Wednesday by Attorney General Matt Platkin against the Manalapan-Englishtown, Marlboro and Middletown school districts and boards, allege the policies violate New Jersey's Law Against Discrimination and put transgender students at risk.” You can read the full article here: https://www.politico.com/news/2023/06/22/murphy-new-jersey-school-districts-transgender-policy-00103127 5:25pm- The Afternoon Mystery Movie Clip…is it the easiest clip ever? Rich and Matt debate. 5:35pm- James Varney—Staff Writer at Real Clear Investigations—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his most recent story, “Woke Sports? Consider the Big Leagues' Longstanding Great Awakening.” You can read the full article here: https://www.realclearinvestigations.com/articles/2023/06/20/woke_sports_consider_the_big_leagues_longstanding_great_awakening_941432.html 5:50pm- On Thursday, the United States Coast Guard held a press conference in Massachusetts to confirm that they have located the remains of OceanGate's Titan submersible. Titan's debris was located 1,600 feet from the bow of the Titanic. According to the Coast Guard all five passengers “have sadly been lost.” 6:05pm- Hunter Biden's attorney Chris Clark has reacted to whistleblower claims that his client leveraged his father's position as Vice President (at the time) to secure paychecks from foreign businesses. According to a report from Adam Sabes and Jacqui Heinrich of Fox News, Clark said: "[a]ny verifiable words or actions of my client in the midst of a horrible addiction are solely his own and have no connection to anyone in his family." You can read the full report here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/hunter-bidens-attorney-slams-irs-whistleblowers-illegal-release-whatsapp-message-chinese-businessman 6:10pm- On Friday, Attorney General Merrick Garland spoke with members of the press. He vehemently denied allegations made by two IRS whistleblowers that evidence in the Hunter Biden investigation had been ignored. 6:30pm- While appearing on Bari Weiss' podcast “Honestly”, Democratic presidential candidate Robert Kennedy Jr. claimed that Obamacare has made pharmaceutical companies a “part of the structure of the Democratic Party.” 6:45pm- According to House Ways & Means Chairman Jason Smith (R-MO), two whistleblowers have informed Congress that the Department of Justice intentionally excluded evidence in their investigation into Hunter Biden—and alleged that the U.S. Attorney for the District of Delaware David Weiss “tried to bring charges” against Hunter “in the District of Columbia and was denied.” He also attempted to bring charges in “Central District of California” but “had that request denied” as well.

In this episode of the "I Fired My Boss" podcast, the hosts Dan and Christian introduce their guest, Matt Friedman, who is the OG and real franchise founder. They share how they met at a franchise event and their initial concerns about the name of their podcast coinciding with Matt's company name. However, they announce a pivot in their podcast towards featuring more franchisees and changing the name to "I Fired My Boss: A Franchise Podcast." They express their intention to delve into the challenges and struggles faced by franchisees, while also highlighting the benefits and motivations behind their entrepreneurial journeys.Matt then provides a brief background about his own experience as a franchisor. He co-founded a chicken wing franchise called Wing Zone with his fraternity brother in 1993, eventually expanding it into multiple locations. After selling the majority equity interest in Wing Zone, he transitioned into his current role as the CEO of Franchise Founders. He emphasizes the importance of having the right team and skill sets in place as an emerging franchisor, highlighting how Franchise Founders aims to support and guide new franchisors through the process of scaling their businesses. Matt also discusses the significance of having a strong leadership team and the credibility it brings when attracting prospective franchisees.Overall, this episode introduces Matt Friedman, an experienced franchisor, and sets the tone for the podcast's new focus on franchisees' stories, challenges, and successes, providing valuable insights and guidance for emerging franchisors.Welcome to the I Fired My Boss Franchise podcast, hosted by Dan Claps and Christian Dadulak. Dan Claps is the founder and CEO of Franchise Playbook, a franchise or platform that creates, owns and operates dynamic franchise brands in the mobile services space. His life's goal is to help people just like you fire their boss and become a business owner. Christian Dadulak is a top franchise consultant and co-founder of Real Franchising, a leading franchise consulting firm. And together they're on a mission to help people fire their boss, hire themselves, and live the American dream through franchise ownership.If you want to fire your boss, make sure you head on over to https://ifiredmybosspodcast.com and fill out the form to schedule a no-cost consultation. And if you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, leave a review and share with a friend who might also want to fire their boss.The I Fired My Boss Podcast is a huge supporter of the International Franchise Association (IFA). If you are a fan of franchising and have an interest in joining the franchise community, the IFA is a great place to start! Learn more here: https://www.franchise.org/about-us

In this episode we define what social engineering is and how it is used to manipulate scam victims into giving money away to criminals. We talk about what happens in our brain and different concepts such as mirroring, leveraging cognitive biases and the human nature of kindness and helpfulness. We review stories shared by guests from previous episodes such as Erin West, Matt Friedman, Chris Salgado and Seth Ruden, and analyze the specific manipulation that happened in each of those scam stories.Support groups: Society of Citizens Against Relationship Scams: https://romancescamsnow.com/ Scam Survivors: https://scamsurvivors.com/ Victim Support: https://www.victimsupport.org.uk/ Fraud Aid: https://www.fraudaid.com/ Cyber Civil Rights Initiative: https://www.cybercivilrights.org/ The National Cyber Security Centre: https://www.ncsc.gov.uk/ Consumer Fraud Reporting: https://www.consumerfraudreporting.org/ The Cyber Helpline: https://www.thecyberhelpline.com/ The Federal Trade Commission: https://www.ftc.gov/ AARP Fraud Watch Network is https://www.aarp.org/money/scams-fraud/fraud-watch-network/.In addition to these resources, the AARP Fraud Watch Network also offers a helpline (1-877-908-3360) staffed by trained volunteers who can provide support and guidance to individuals who have been targeted by scams. This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin who spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. She has created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams, and to learn from people who have decided to dedicate their lives to speaking up on behalf of scam victims and who take action to solve this problem. Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space. Organizations which fight scams www.theknoble.com - connecting fraud fighters to combat all fiorms of human crime www.gasa.org - connecting several groups such as regulatory, law enforcement, vendors and others to drive change www.romancescamsnow.com - support victims of romance scams

Editors - Yvette M. Amirian, ACE and Matt Friedman, ACE When it comes to learning editing in film school, who better to learn from than ACE editors?  When they aren't in the cutting rooms themselves, editors Yvette M. Amirian, ACE and Matt Friedman, ACE are in the classrooms of two of the most prestigious film schools in the world.  Yvette has returned to the institution where she received her own filmmaking education, USC, to help inform the next generation as to what they need to know about the craft, as well as the career, of editing.  At the American Film Institute, Matt asks his grad students to consider more than just how to put a story together, but to question why something works or something doesn't; never letting them forget that every frame matters. Yvette M. Amirian, ACE Yvette M. Amirian, ACE is an award-nominated film and television editor. After graduating from the University of Southern California's (USC) School of Cinema-Television, she built a successful career and has been transitioning seamlessly between editing scripted and documentary content for the better part of two decades. In 2011, she and her team received an Eddie Award nomination from the American Cinema Editors (ACE) for their work on Animal Planet's Whale Wars. In 2017, she edited and produced John Singleton's L.A. Burning: The Riots 25 Years Later for A&E, which was nominated for a Primetime Emmy (Outstanding Documentary Special). Her most recent project is an upcoming scripted feature for critically acclaimed filmmaker Robert Machoian, The Integrity of Joseph Chambers. Yvette is a proud member of the Motion Picture Editor's Guild, the Academy of TV Arts & Sciences, and ACE. She lives in Los Angeles with her husband and two sons. Matt Friedman, ACE Matt won the 2021 ACE Eddie for Best Edited Feature Film (Comedy) for Palm Springs, and was nominated in 2020 for "The Farewell".  He was born in rural east Tennessee to a coal mining family living in the foothills of the Appalachians.  After graduating from Oak Ridge High School with an emphasis in Extinct Ancient Languages, Matt headed for Chicago to attend Northwestern University. Due to a series of accidental registration errors, he ended up with enough credits for a degree in Economics as well as Film. None of his college film work involved blowing up model cars, however. He finished his Econ degree at the University of Queensland, in Brisbane, Australia, where he was offered AU$100 and a Sydney snow globe by a group of Australian students if he would vote for Clinton in '92 via absentee ballot. Matt then moved to a spacious two bedroom apartment in scenic North Hollywood to begin his film career in earnest. Arriving just in time for the Northridge Earthquake and the fires and mudslides of '93, he was very lucky to begin working for a series of extremely supportive and wonderful editors, including (but not limited to!) Peter Teschner, Emma Hickox, Jill Bilcock, and Sheldon Kahn. In recent years, Matt has enjoyed cutting a variety of different types of films and television pilots, including films in Spanish and Chinese, even though he doesn't speak the languages. He now lives in the Hollywood Hills with his wonderful husband Chris and their son.   In our discussion with educators and editors Yvette M. Amirian, ACE and Matt Friedman, ACE about teaching editing in film school, we talk about: What today's editors/educators learned from their own film school experience Crafting editing curriculums, or is it curricula? What editors can learn about editing from their students Taking off points for messy timelines The next steps right after film school The Credits Visit Extreme Music for all your production audio needs See the latest new features in Avid Media Composer Hear Matt discuss his work on PALM SPRINGS See Matt walk you through his Media Composer timeline for PALM SPRINGS. Send me your feedback and questions here Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

Who is the person behind a scam? Is it a criminal? Is it a victim? In this conversation with Matt Friedman, an Expert in Modern Slavery and the CEO of the MeKong Club, we will uncover the sad truth about the relationship between investment scams and human trafficking. WARNING - There is some troubling content in the episode. Not recommended for young children.This podcast is hosted by Ayelet Biger-Levin, who spent the last 15 years building technology to help financial institutions authenticate their customers and identify fraud. She believes that when it comes to scams, the story starts well before the transaction. She has created this podcast to talk about the human side of scams, and to learn from people who have decided to dedicate their lives to speaking up on behalf of scam victims and who take action to solve this problem. Be sure to follow her on LinkedIn and reach out to learn about her additional activities in this space.

Matt Friedman much prefers to dive deep into campaign finance details in his reporting these days -- likely because New Jerseyans spend their lives being hit up with campaign pitches and endless spin.  This very Jersey episode will help you understand that it's not midterm elections that we care about -- it's the state races next year that really matter.  Matt Friedman is an Empire State guy who actively chose to cover the Garden State after watching Jersey City politics up close.  He is now the author of Politico's New Jersey Playbook and nobody knows the ins and the outs more than him.  Jump in today to get a sense of how things unfold in this super political state, and understand why these national races are just a precursor to the big year next year.  

Matt Friedman is a leading global expert on modern slavery and human trafficking with more than 35 years of experience. He is the founder and CEO of The Mekong Club, one of the first international not-for-profit organizations of its kind based in Asia to use a ‘business-to-business' approach to fight slavery. He is bridging the gap between the public and private sectors by helping companies of all sizes to understand the complexities of human trafficking and to reduce their vulnerability within their supply chains/business environment. Captains of industry consider Matt to be the leading catalyst of the anti-slavery movement in Asia's business sector. Matt is also an award-winning public speaker, author, filmmaker, and philanthropist. He believes that the collective actions of ordinary people have the greatest chance of effecting a real transformation. Episode Resources: Learn more about https://themekongclub.org/kh-link/matt-friedman-a-catalyst-for-change (The Mekong Club) Follow Matt Friedman on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/matthew-friedman-9788555/ (Here) Click https://open.spotify.com/playlist/3QIs28pC7TR4OMgPflPNOh?si=35775356c6554f52 (here )to listen to the For Your Listening Pleasure Theme Song Playlist on Spotify. To continue the conversation, feel free to DM me at https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/ (https://www.instagram.com/foryourlisteningpleasure/) or email me at foryourlisteningpleasure@gmail.com.

Lots of companies like Facebook are betting big on the Metaverse. The metaverse could bring fantastic opportunity for leaders and companies that embrace the technology. However, it can also bring challenges and dangers. One of those challenges is human slavery. Because even though Human Slavery and the Metaverse seem to have nothing in common. They do. Whatsmore, the way they collide may have a profound effect on your business and society. In today's show, Andrew is joined by Matt Friedman of the Mekong Club. Matt will share... How he learnt about Human SlaveryHow Metaverse and Human Slavery collideWhat business leaders can do to protect their company and societyActionable steps for facing up to this challenge Connect with Matt Friedman: https://themekongclub.org/ Please make sure you subscribe and follow us wherever you're listening today, so you never miss an episode again.  

World Day Against Trafficking in Persons is recognized to stress the harms of human trafficking women, men, and children around the world experience. Efforts to address these crimes are strengthened through survivor leadership, research and education, and building resilient communities. In the recent release of the 2022 Trafficking in Persons (TIP) Report from the U.S. Department of States Office to Monitor and Combat Trafficking in Persons, 21 countries were upgraded a tier because of their increasing work to address human trafficking in their countries--a victory worth celebrating this World Day Against Trafficking in Persons! This year, we are highlighting the supply and demand of the market that drives labor trafficking and how businesses and corporations can combat human trafficking by analyzing their supply chains, implementing ethical labor practices, and building sustainable avenues of income and resources for employees. Highlighted Episodes: 280 – Shifting the Supply Chain Burden, with Justin Dillon 269 – Empowering Businesses to Create a Slave Free World, with Matt Friedman 267 – The Intersection of Business and Human Rights, with John Cotton Richmond 266 – Rescuing Boys Labor Trafficked in the Fishing Industry, with Chris Field 247 – Perspectives on Transformation in Labor Trafficking, with Ben Skinner 244 - The Role of Customs and Border Protection in Disrupting Supply Chain 209 - Who's Watching the Watchdog? Is Supply Chain Transparency Working? 195 - The Sydney Framework: Supply Chains and Sustainable Development Goal 8.7 162 - Starfish Business Model for Serving Survivors, with Jenny McGee 17 - California Transparency in Supply Chains Act 10 - How a Small Business Can Help End Human Trafficking Love the show? Consider supporting us on Patreon! Become a Patron Transcript Sandie [00:00:14] Greetings to the Ending Human Trafficking podcast community of listeners. It is World Day Against Trafficking in Persons and our podcast has listeners in 148 countries. This is an important day for us. It's just me, Sandie Morgan, today to let you know that I'm taking a few weeks off in August, so Dave and I will return to our regular schedule on August 29th. In the meantime, let's celebrate the United Nations annual observance by joining forces with our movement's global partners as we study the issues, be a voice, and make a difference in ending human trafficking. Our latest episode, Shifting the Supply Chain Burden, with Justin Dillon, took a deep dive on some of the legislation that has been passed most recently, especially the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act. It's a big step forward in our movement, but we've been looking at this issue for more than a decade on our podcast. So during this short break, we've put together a decade of ten episodes around the role of business in ending human trafficking. Just go to the website www.endinghumantrafficking.org and click on the link to browse these recommendations. You can start most recently with Episode 269, when Matt Friedman suggested how we can empower businesses to create a slave free world. And of course, one of our frequent podcast guests and former Ambassador John Cotton Richmond joined us for episode 267, The Intersection of Business and Human Rights. In Episode 266, we went to Ghana with Chris Field rescuing boys labor trafficked in the fishing industry. And back on episode 247, Ben Skinner gave us the high level look from a corporate change viewpoint in fast fashion on perspectives on transformation in labor trafficking. We brought Deputy Executive Assistant Commissioner Cynthia Wittenberg on the podcast to talk to us about the role of Customs and Border Protection in disrupting supply chain forced labor. And back on 209,

Segment 7 - Ben Standig on the options Washington has at No. 11 and who he thinks they'll ultimately draft Segment 8 - Matt Friedman from FantasyPros and BettingPros is one of the most accurate mock drafters in the world and joins to look ahead to what the markets think will happen in the first round next week Segment 9 - Final thoughts of the week on the draft

Matt Friedman joins Kevin to discuss how the betting markets have moved on certain prospects and how we should view the prospects and mock drafts.