Podcast appearances and mentions of matt friedman

In this episode of Fuel Your Drive, I sit down with Matt Friedman, co-founder of Wing Zone, to unpack one of the most inspiring entrepreneurship stories you'll hear. Matt shares how he and his business partner started Wing Zone with just $500 in a fraternity house kitchen, built it into a 100+ location franchise brand, and navigated the challenges of scaling, franchising, leadership, hiring, raising capital, and ultimately exiting the company after 27 years. We dive deep into the lessons every entrepreneur needs to hear—from surrounding yourself with the right people and finding mentors to overcoming setbacks, avoiding costly growth mistakes, and building a business that stands the test of time. If you're an entrepreneur, franchise owner, business leader, or anyone chasing a big vision, this episode is packed with real-world insights and hard-earned lessons you can apply immediately.

Four years ago, almost to the day of recording, Oliver Bullough was a guest on this show for the first time to discuss his concept of 'Moneyland'. This borderless virtual country where the wealthy go to keep their wealth beyond the reach of any government, any tax office, any voter. Between then and now, I've maintained interest on this thread. Nicholas Shaxson discussed on the pod the cancerous plumbing of the offshore world in Treasure Islands. John Christensen showed how that plumbing quietly corrodes culture and politics. Bill Browder shows where the abstraction becomes violence. Nathan Lynch showed how Australia is every bit as dirty as anywhere else, and Matt Friedman, just a few weeks ago, put a number on the human end of it: $236 billion a year in illicit profit from modern slavery.Oliver's latest book is Everybody Loves Our Dollars: How Money Laundering Won. His argument is bleak, precise, and very hard to wave away. We have spent decades and roughly $200 billion a year building an anti-money-laundering fortress, and by the best available estimates the share of the world economy being laundered hasn't moved since the 1990s. We get into why governments have failed so completely at this one. We follow the money where it actually goes: not just through banks, but through cash (central banks printing $100 bills faster than they can build factories), through crypto and stablecoins, and through the oldest trick of all — value hidden inside shipments of used cars, watches, oil, grain, the way the Medici did it in Florence. We talk about the scam compounds of Southeast Asia, where trafficked people are tortured into defrauding pensioners on the other side of the world, and how that horror connects — directly, traceably — to the very top of global power, through Tether, Cantor Fitzgerald, and a US Commerce Secretary's family.And underneath all of it, the real subject: the relationship between money and power, and what happens to democracy when the two become the same thing. Oliver's "offshore bandits" — elites who loot their own countries while living and banking somewhere else, feeling none of the consequences — are a darker upgrade on Mancur Olson's stationary bandit. It's a Moneyland story, and it's spreading.There are lighter turns too — Wright Patman, the forgotten Texan congressman who fathered anti-money-laundering law; Peter Pomerantsev and the propaganda war; Bill Browder before he was Bill Browder; and an unexpectedly lyrical detour to the walnut forests and white mountains of Kyrgyzstan.Oliver Bullough...Links Oliver Bullough BooksCurious Worldview SubstackPodcast Starter PacksInvestigative JournalistsOffshore Finance/Kleptocracy & Money LaunderingGeopolitics/Economics/Economic DevelopmentExplorers & AdventurersLeave a review on Apple or Spotify (nothing does more to help grow the show)

June 4, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, co-owner of Tanner Friedman, Michigan Sports Hall of Fame Board member discusses the public vote now open. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 4, 2026 ~ Communications expert Matt Friedman reacts to reports that Scott Pelley has been fired—what it means for the iconic news program and media credibility. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This podcast has returned to modern slavery three times now. Lisa Kristine showed us its face through her photography. Bruce Ladebu described what it actually takes to pull children out. And Matthew Friedman, in Episode 76, gave us the architecture: thirty-five years working across Nepal, Bangladesh, Thailand, the UN, and eventually the Mekong Club. That first episode opened with the story of an 11-year-old Nepalese girl in a Mumbai brothel who ran across the room, wrapped herself around Matt, and begged him to save her. He couldn't, that day. He came back with police and she was gone. This second conversation picks up in a deglobalising world. The USAID cuts have gutted sixty years of global anti-trafficking infrastructure. The $400 million available to address modern slavery has been halved. HIV clinics, maternal health programs, girls' education initiatives are all gone. And as Matt makes clear, the line from those cuts to a new trafficking victim is not abstract. It runs through hospitals, through debt, through desperation.This episode also goes somewhere I'm afraid I didn't communicate that well, the points of cultural judgement and critique. There's a story of a sixteen-year-old Bangladeshi girl, rescued after two weeks in a brothel, who was turned away at her own front door by a father who loved her because the shame she carried would make her siblings unmarriageable. That story sits at the centre of the hardest question in this conversation: when the cultural machinery enabling trafficking runs this deep, what can the outside world actually do about it? It's a delicate subject, I regret not treating it as such. $238 billion modern slavery generates annually flows through the same offshore plumbing this podcast has covered with Oliver Bullough and John Christensen. Matt explains how banks are already tracking it and how the Mekong Club is working with Interpol, crypto companies, and social media platforms to find it and cut it off.It's a pleasure to welcome Matt Friedman back to the podcast. ResourcesWalk Free Foundation's Global Slavery Index - https://www.globalslaveryindex.org/U.S. Department of State Trafficking in Persons Report - https://www.state.gov/trafficking-in-persons-report/Makon Club - Anti-Human Trafficking Organization - https://makonclub.org/USAID Human Trafficking Programs - https://www.usaid.gov/what-we-do/gender-equality-and-womens-empowerment/human-traffickingInterpol Human Trafficking Unit - https://www.interpol.int/en/How-we-work/Operations/Operation-ScorpionChapters00:00 The Impact of Deglobalization on Modern Slavery02:50 Statistics and Resources in the Fight Against Modern Slavery05:54 Consequences of USAID Cuts on Global Health and Safety08:38 Understanding Human Trafficking and Legal Responses11:40 Cultural Attitudes and Enforcement Challenges14:12 The Role of Vulnerability in Exploitation17:23 Identifying the Most Egregious Examples of Modern Slavery20:02 Cultural Change and the Role of Awareness23:22 Internal vs. External Approaches to Addressing Modern Slavery33:12 The Impact of Fiction on Awareness36:24 Taking Responsibility: Individual Actions Against Human Trafficking38:27 Creating Compelling Content: The Role of Film in Activism40:47 Cultural Sensitivity in Addressing Trafficking43:28 The Urgency of Addressing Human Trafficking50:08 Financial Institutions and Their Role in Combatting Trafficking57:47 The Power of Business in Addressing Human Trafficking59:52 Finding Hope: The Starfish Parable

May 21, 2026 ~ Communications expert Matt Friedman reflects on Stephen Colbert's final show, his impact on late-night television, and what comes next for the genre. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

May 21, 2026 ~ Full Show: Kevin Dietz covers a wide range of national headlines and Michigan-focused issues, from airline industry turmoil and rising fuel costs to shifting political dynamics, with former Congressman Mike Bishop breaking down Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy's testimony and Oakland University's Dave Dulio analyzing President Trump's declining approval ratings; the show also dives into legal news with former U.S. Attorney Matthew Schneider on a new federal indictment, highlights local politics with Michigan congressional candidate Shelby Campbell, explores education trends with Superintendent John Bernia on efforts to curb grade inflation, and wraps with communications expert Matt Friedman reflecting on the end of Stephen Colbert's late-night run. He also reacts to the breaking news that Mayor Mike Duggan has dropped from the gubernatorial race. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of Beyond the Game, we sit down with media strategist Matt Friedman for a deep conversation on how news consumption is evolving in real time.From shifting audience behavior to the growing challenge of trust in media, Matt breaks down what's actually happening behind the scenes and what it means for the future of journalism, storytelling, and content distribution.We also explore:​ Why traditional news models are struggling to keep up​ The impact of digital platforms on how audiences engage with content​ What media professionals must understand to stay relevant​ Where the biggest opportunities exist in today's media landscapeThis is not just a conversation about media. It is a look at where the industry is going and who will shape it next.—Produced by Tunnel Vision Network Where Media Begins.

April 28, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman weighs in on Melania Trump suggesting Jimmy Kimmel should lose his job over a controversial joke, and the broader clash between comedy, politics, and public backlash. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 28, 2026 ~ Full Show: On today's episode of All Talk with Kevin Dietz, federal criminal defense attorney and former federal prosecutor Michael Bullotta breaks down what happened in court as the suspect in the White House Correspondents Dinner shooting appeared before a judge. Jessie Ding joins the show to reflect on her sister Jamie Ding's remarkable 31‑game Jeopardy winning streak and the emotional ending to her run. Retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief Steve Dolunt weighs in on OpenAI's CEO apologizing for failing to alert police sooner ahead of a February mass shooting, raising serious questions about AI, accountability, and public safety. Later, Matt Friedman discusses the backlash surrounding Melania Trump's comments about Jimmy Kimmel and the growing tension between political humor and public outrage. Detroit Free Press reporter Tresa Baldas shares why a Michigan mother is speaking out after Attorney General Dana Nessel declined to reopen her son's Snapchat‑related death case. Fox News correspondent Jeff Monosso explains Maryland's move to ban “surveillance pricing” in grocery stores and what it could mean for shoppers everywhere. The show wraps with Ryan Ermanni reporting from Washington, D.C., where he attended King Charles' historic address to Congress as a guest of Congressman Tim Walberg. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode, Tom Fox welcomes Matt Friedman, founder and CEO of The Mekong Club, to discuss his book “Awakening the Advocate,” which explains his career in the fight against human trafficking. Matt tells his journey through survivor/NGO stories, traces his personal journey from a shy child in Connecticut to 35 years of anti-slavery work across 35+ countries, and shows that ordinary people can become advocates. He assesses progress as limited relative to the scale of the problem (50 million in modern slavery; 110,000 helped; 6,000 convictions; $236B in profits vs. $400M, now $250M, to fight it), arguing that awareness is the main gap. He outlines how companies, especially banks, can start internally via leadership briefings, policies, awareness, targeted training, red flags, procurement review, and baseline assessments, linking efforts to ESG, business value, and reputational/regulatory risk. Matt also discusses AI's emerging role in detecting patterns across supply chains and transactions and emphasizes individual actions, pro bono support, and the importance of compliance work. Key highlights: Why He Wrote It Turning Awareness Into Action Building a Corporate Program AI and the Next Wave Hope and Practical Steps Rapid Fire Takeaways Resources: Matt Friedman on LinkedIn The Mekong Club Awakening the Advocate on Amazon.com Tom Fox Instagram Facebook YouTube Twitter LinkedIn For more information on the use of AI in compliance programs, Tom Fox's new book, Upping Your Game, is available. You can purchase a copy of the book on Amazon.com. To learn about the intersection of Sherlock Holmes and the modern compliance professional, check out Tom's latest book, The Game is Afoot-What Sherlock Holmes Teaches About Risk, Ethics and Investigations on Amazon.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

April 9, 2026 ~ Full Show: Congresswoman Debbie Dingell joins Kevin with the latest developments in the war in Iran and what it means for American foreign policy. Matt Friedman weighs in on whether MAGA is beginning to show signs of unraveling, while Jason Roe reacts to comments from Elissa Slotkin about a possible 2028 presidential run. The show also takes a hard look at a disturbing case involving a Michigan man arrested in the Bahamas following his wife's disappearance, with insight from retired Detroit Police Assistant Chief Steve Dolunt. Former Navy SEAL Team 6 member Andy Stumpf joins us to discuss his book "Drownproof and the life lessons learned under extreme pressure." We wrap up with Dario Bergamo, longtime automotive executive and CEO of The Globale Group, previewing this year's Cars and Cigars event. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 6, 2026 ~ Media strategist Matt Friedman, co‑founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, joins the show to examine whether cracks are beginning to show within the MAGA movement. The conversation looks at recent political dynamics, party infighting, and what it could signal for upcoming elections — both in Michigan and nationally. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

April 6, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses Savannah Guthrie's return to the Today Show. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

2025 ended with a real gut punch for us film lovers - the sudden and shocking death of Rob Reiner, alongside his wife Michele Singer.  This week, Emilio, Julian and Madeline welcome back friend of the pod and musician extraordinaire Matt Friedman to the table to talk about Reiner and his legacy as one of the most beloved and important American filmmakers of the last forty years.  The group discusses some of the famous individual scenes he helmed, unforgettable performances, Reiner's standout moments as an actor, the films of his that are  most personally resonant, 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 YouTube, IG and TikTok: @sleeplesscinematicpodSend us an email at sleeplesscinematicpod@gmail.comOn Letterboxd? Follow Julian at julian_barthold and Madeline at patronessofcats

February 18, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communication discusses Stephen Colbert saying CBS killed one of his interviews under threat from the FCC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

January 27, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications joins Kevin to discuss USA Today buying The Detroit News Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Local media across America is in its most tumultuous moment in decades, and Detroit is at the center of it. From the end of the joint operating agreement between the Free Press and the News, to shifts in public media funding, to the chaos around how you watch the Tigers, Pistons, and Red Wings, there's a lot to sort through. I talk with longtime PR pro and media watcher Matt Friedman of Tanner Friedman Public Relations about what's really happening, what's at stake for Metro Detroiters, and why your media subscriptions matter more than ever. The Rundown: 01:56 - People are confused in today's fast-changing media landscape. 02:58 Detroit's JOA (Joint Operating Agreement) is dissolved and the Detroit News and Free Press are separate now. What does that mean? Matt walks through how joint operating agreements emerged in the 1980s to keep multiple daily papers alive, and how Detroit's JOA kept the News and Freep tied together on the business side while competing in the newsroom for decades. He explains why their recent split into fully separate business and news operations is such a big deal in a market many don't think is "big enough" to support two robust metro newsrooms. We also get into the financial pressures facing local media, how Pittsburgh has lost two papers recently, how the New York Times makes more money and more profit than all of the USAToday/Gannett papers combined, and more.  18:08 The state of PBS and Public Media today: In short, it's not dead. With federal funding clawed back through a budget rescission and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting dissolved, local stations now have to replace that money through philanthropy and memberships, which Detroit has managed so far — but smaller markets may not.  22:57 The local sports TV rights business is a mess right now.  There's real uncertainty about how fans will watch first‑place teams if the parent of the regional sports network can't find a buyer, and that contingency planning is already underway. Plus, might we see some games on free TV?  This was a conversation as a media nerd I was glad to have with someone who has a 360 degree view of the landscape, and I hope you get some value out of it.  If you've got feedback, email me - dailydetroit - at - gmail - dot - com, hit up our contact form, or leave a voicemail at 313-789-3211. Support the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/DailyDetroit Follow us on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942 Or Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/1Yhv8nSylVWxlZilRhi4X9?si=df538dae2e144431  

January 5, 2026 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications joins Kevin to discuss The Detroit News' plans to start a Sunday paper. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you're a new listener or haven't heard this episode, this is Xanthe's 2025 "must listen" episode from February. While many think human trafficking 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.

December 17, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, joins Kevin to discuss President Trump suing the BBC for the editing of the January 6th Capitol riot speech. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Thirty years ago, Matt Friedman, CEO and founder of The Mekong Club, worked as a senior USAID public health official across Asia, focused on education and prevention of HIV/AIDS in small rural communities.As part of Matt's work, he visited many shelters where he repeatedly heard the same themes of horror. His first interview was with a fifteen-year-old girl telling him she was sexually abused over seven thousand times. She did this for two years until she was forced to leave because she suffered from various diseases that turned customers away.Matt soon realised that, just as this young girl had been exploited for sex, millions more were being exploited across the world. This exploitation was happening in the sex industry but also permeates global supply chains, from factories to farms to fishing boats.Matt began to work in the United Nations in the anti-trafficking world, where he worked closely with the public and private sectors across Asia. During his tenure, he noticed a gap in engagement with the private sector in their anti-trafficking efforts. Not because they didn't want to, but because they feared being named or shamed for approaching a UN official to ask for help.As a result, Matt left the United Nations and started The Mekong Club in Asia's financial centre, Hong Kong, to provide a safe space for companies worldwide to work together to help identify and eliminate forced labour in the private sector. Learn more about Matt and the Mekong Club here: www.themekongclub.orgDon't forget to download our FREE LinkedIn Post Templates here:https://www.thetimetogrow.com/ecsposttemplates

December 10, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications joins Kevin to discuss Netflix vs. Paramount and what it means for the movie industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

December 8, 2025 ~ Chris and Jamie talk with Matt Friedman, co-founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, about Netflix announcing a $72 billion deal to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

November 21, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses Elissa Slotkin and 5 other Democrat Senators posting a video imploring members of the military to ignore unlawful orders and President Trump calling it sedition. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 15, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman joins Kevin to discuss why news outlets are rejecting the Pentagon's new press rules. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

October 15, 2025 ~ Full Show: Kevin talks about the latest with the Gaza peace deal. John Bernia joins Kevin after the meeting over Michigan's sex ed overhaul plan. Matt Friedman discusses how news outlets are rejecting the Pentagon's new press rules. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 24, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, co-founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, joins Chris, Lloyd, and Jamie to recap Jimmy Kimmel's return following being taken off the air last week. Photo: Jack Gruber ~ USA TODAY NETWORK Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 24, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, co-founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses the return of Jimmy Kimmel. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 24, 2025 ~ Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications co-founder Matt Friedman talks with Kevin about Jimmy Kimmel returning to ABC. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 15, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, joins Kevin to discuss the growing number of backlash and firings following the Charlie Kirk assassination. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 12, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses a number of public figures who are being fired or asked to step down over their social media celebration of Charlie Kirk's murder. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

September 5, 2025 ~ The Kelce Brothers' Garage Beer Company is now worth $200 Million. Matt Friedman joins Kevin to discuss this.

August 27, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses the about face Cracker Barrel made with it's new logo.

August 27, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman joins Kevin to discuss how Cracker Barrel has decided to go back to their old logo after customer complaints.

August 26, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman joins Kevin to discuss why President Trump is threatening NBC and ABC for the stories they are running.

August 19, 2025 ~ MSNBC is changing their name to MS NOW. Matt Friedman discusses this with Kevin.

August 4, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses the closure of the Corporation for Public Broadcasting after Congress defunded them.

July 23, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman joins Kevin to discuss the latest between Stephen Colbert and President Trump.

July 14, 2025 ~ Matt Friedman, co-founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications discusses the infighting within the Trump cabinet and MAGA movement over the Epstein files.

After 36 years, the Joint Operating Agreement (JOA) between the Detroit Free Press and Detroit News is dissolving at the end of the year. While they have had competitive newsrooms, the JOA meant their back-end operations like sales and payroll were consolidated. Now, they're breaking apart and we get into what it could mean and ways the papers could cut a path forward with Matt Friedman of Tanner-Friedman Public Relations. If we're honest, when most JOAs have ended, one of the papers eventually folded. But that doesn't mean they're doomed, and we talk about some strategies to find a way to not just survive, but thrive. Feedback as always - dailydetroit -at- gmail -dot- com or leave a voicemail 313-789-3211. Follow Daily Detroit on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/daily-detroit/id1220563942  Or sign up for our newsletter: https://www.dailydetroit.com/newsletter/  

June 9, 2025 ~ An ABC suspended a correspondent for calling Stephen Miller a “world-class hater.” Matt Friedman joins Marie Osborne to discuss this.

June 6, 2025 ~ A new poll shows how American voters have reacted to companies that take a political stance. Matt Friedman, Co-Founder of Tanner Friedman Strategic Communications, joins Kevin to discuss the poll.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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.