Podcasts about media engagement

St. Paul had a female traveling companion but we never hear about her; women suffering at all times of their lives from menstrual cramps to menopause are told by untrained doctors that it's in their heads, and even when mice are the subjects of medical experiments, they are almost always male. Long accustomed to taking a back seat and suffering in silence, women are increasingly speaking up for better treatment at the hands of medicine. Two of them from different generations, Abby Lorch, a UAlbany student, and Liz Seegert, a long-time health journalist talk about what should be done — and their despair that Health Secretary RFK will do it.Abby Lorch is a 21-year-old UAlbany student graduating with a journalism degree and a law and philosophy minor. She plans to attend Albany Law School starting in fall 2025. She has always been interested in women's issues, and reporting on the university community and the Capital Region has given her insight into how these issues affect her neighbors.Liz Seegert  is an award-winning, freelance journalist with more than 30 years experience writing for magazines, newspapers, radio and TV news, digital, PR, corporate, government, non-profit, and educational institutions. Her work has appeared in national, regional and local consume and trade outlets. She has done numerous fellowships with organizations such as  the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, the center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, and the Gerontological Society of America. She is active in the Journalism & Women Symposium and is an instructor at the Empire State College.

Long accustomed to taking a back seat and suffering in silence, women are increasingly speaking up for better treatment at the hands of medicine. Two of them from different generations, Abby Lorch, a UAlbany student, and Liz Seegert, a long-time health journalist talk to Rosemary Armao about what should be done — and their despair that Health Secretary RFK will do it. Abby Lorch is a 21-year-old UAlbany student graduating with a journalism degree and a law and philosophy minor. She plans to attend Albany Law School starting in fall 2025. Liz Seegert is an award-winning, freelance journalist with more than 30 years experience. She has done numerous fellowships with organizations such as the Institute for Healthcare Improvement, the center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, and the Gerontological Society of America. She is active in the Journalism & Women Symposium and is an instructor at the Empire State College.

https://radioplasma.com/about-2/https://holyokemedia.org/Iohann Rashi Vega- Director of Media Engagement at Holyoke Media - Freelancer: Voice Over, Radio Host and Producer, Podcast Producer, Videographer, Editor, DJ

Trump calls Bezos to say--Jeff, old buddy old pal, don't mention the tariffs, if you know what's good for you. Ben riffs. Is a tax a tax if we don't think we're paying it? Sylvia Ewing talks strategies to follow to keep from losing your mind while saving the country. A few words about our the country's way of cutting off its nose to spite its face. A question for older Dems--how can we miss you, if you don't go away? Sylvia is Vice President of Journalism and Media Engagement at Public Narrative.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Human Rights Talks, we talk to Samuel Woolley, the Dietrich Endowed Chair in Disinformation Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Samuel talks about the role of encrypted messaging apps in spreading mis-and disinformation, how it impacts diaspora communities in particular and democracy more generally, and how some organizations are fighting back. Samuel Woolley is a writer and researcher specializing in the study of automation/artificial intelligence, emergent technology, politics, persuasion and social media. He is currently the Dietrich Endowed Chair in Disinformation Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. Previously he founded the Propaganda Research Lab, Center for Media Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin. He also founded and directed the Digital Intelligence Lab at the Institute for the Future, a 50-year-old think tank based in the heart of Silicon Valley. He also cofounded and directed the research team at the Computational Propaganda Project at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. He has written on political manipulation of technology for a variety of publications including Wired, The Atlantic, Motherboard VICE, TechCrunch, The Guardian, Quartz and Slate. His work has been presented to members of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, the US Congress, the UK Parliament and to numerous private entities and civil society organizations. 

Season Five Episode Three: Kenya Beard    In celebration of the Harvard Macy Institute's 30th anniversary, this blog & podcast series honors the remarkable individuals who have shaped and supported our community over the years. These accomplished educators, leaders, and champions of health professions education have contributed to the institute's enduring legacy. Through their leadership, innovation, and commitment to advancing education, they continue to inspire and guide future generations. Join us as we highlight their journeys, achievements, and reflections on the impact of HMI on their professional lives and the wider global community.    This episode of the Harvard Macy Institute podcast features Dr. Kenya Beard, the inaugural dean and chief academic officer for the School of Nursing at Mercy University, and much admired member of the HMI community. A nurse, nurse practitioner, and educator by training, Kenya is now serving in leadership and advocacy roles at a national level. She views education as both “an art and a science,” and dedicates her work to strengthening academia's capacity to prepare a diverse, practice-ready workforce by equipping faculty with the skills to promote belongingness for each student. Her research interests include identifying and mitigating barriers to eliminating health care disparities and exploring ways to strengthen diversity in nursing.  Described as the ‘fearless Kenya Beard', she offered us some personal insights into her motivation and strategy for making a difference in healthcare. Kenya describes how her training and experience as an educator served her well for roles in advocacy and leadership. She shared the powerful impact of her time at Harvard Macy, where she learned about the difference between change and transformation. Kenya also gave us some practical insights as to how values can be instilled among the practicalities of health professional learning.   In Kenya's eyes, ‘fearless' is about not being afraid to make mistakes, and to learn and improve from them, our podcast conversation illustrates how she lives up to that description.  Click here to listen now!    Kenya Beard, EdD, AGACNP-BC, ANEF, FAAN, FADLN, is the dean and chief nursing officer at Mercy University School of Nursing and the president of the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing. She is a 2012 Macy Faculty Scholar and founded the Health Equity Influencers Program for high school students, nursing students, and nurse educators. In her past work as a senior fellow at the Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, she co-produced health care disparity segments with over 400,000 listeners on WBAI-FM.    Your host for this episode is Victoria Brazil (Educators, '05, Leaders '07, Assessment ‘10). Victoria is Professor of Emergency Medicine at Bond University Faculty of Health Sciences and Medicine. She hosts the HMI podcast, and is co-producer of Simulcast - a podcast about healthcare simulation. 

Summary In this episode of the Future of Dermatology podcast, Dr. Faranak Kamangar speaks with Mitchell Hanson, a medical student and researcher, about the intersection of dermatology, sexual health, and public health. They discuss the importance of modernizing sexual health history taking, the impact of MPOX on sexual and gender minorities, and the role of trust in patient care. The conversation also highlights the significance of vaccination efforts and the integration of art and advocacy in dermatology. Mitchell shares his vision for the future of dermatology, emphasizing the need for effective communication and engagement with the public through media. Articles mentioned in this podcast: https://practicaldermatology.com/topics/feature/advancing-sexual-health-histories-in-dermatology-a-modernized-comprehensive-approach-for-diverse-populations/28864/  https://www.greaterthan.org/campaigns/mpox/ https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMp2407068   Takeaways Dermatology has deep roots in public health and sexual health education. Building trust with patients is essential for effective care. Modernizing sexual health history taking is crucial for accurate diagnoses. MPOX has significant implications for sexual and gender minorities. Vaccination efforts are vital in controlling public health threats like MPOX. Art can serve as a powerful tool for advocacy in dermatology. Health equity must be prioritized in dermatological practices. Education is key to dispelling misinformation about vaccines. Engaging with media can enhance public understanding of dermatology. The future of dermatology lies in innovative ideas and community involvement.   Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to Dermatology and Guest Background 02:48 - The Importance of Sexual Health in Dermatology 05:59 - Building Trust with Patients 09:08 - Modernizing Sexual Health History Taking 11:46 - Understanding MPOX and Its Impact 14:56 - Clinical Presentation and Diagnosis of MPOX 18:09 - Public Health Response and Vaccination Efforts 20:56 - Art and Advocacy in Dermatology 23:46 - Future of Dermatology and Media Engagement

What to expect from the World Economic Forum's Annual Meeting 2025? This is the full audio from a media briefing held on 14 January, ahead of #WEF25 which happens on 20-24 January 2025 in Davos, Switzerland. Speakers: Børge Brende, President and CEO, World Economic Forum Mirek Dusek, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Gim Huay Neo, Managing Director, World Economic Forum Yann Zopf, Head of Media Engagement, World Economic Forum You can watch the media briefing here: https://www.weforum.org/meetings/world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/sessions/pre-annual-meeting-2025-press-conference/ Links: Press release: https://www.weforum.org/press/2025/01/a-call-for-collaboration-in-the-intelligent-age-world-economic-forum-annual-meeting-2025/ Catch up on all the action from the Annual Meeting 2025 at wef.ch/wef25 and across social media using the hashtag #WEF25. Check out all our podcasts on wef.ch/podcasts: YouTube: - https://www.youtube.com/@wef/podcasts Radio Davos - subscribe: https://pod.link/1504682164 Meet the Leader - subscribe: https://pod.link/1534915560 Agenda Dialogues - subscribe: https://pod.link/1574956552 Join the World Economic Forum Podcast Club: https://www.facebook.com/groups/wefpodcastclub

In this episode of the 10-Minute Teacher Podcast, I sit down with Jordan Shapiro, author of The New Childhood: Raising Kids to Thrive in a Connected World. We tackle one of the most pressing challenges for parents and teachers today: how to help kids develop healthy relationships with their devices. From cell phone bans to managing screen time, we dive into the heart of the frustrations many adults face when navigating technology with children. What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why kids struggle with device self-regulation and how adults can help them develop this critical skill. The concept of Joint Media Engagement (JME) and how sharing screen time with children can lead to healthier habits. A balanced perspective on the debate over cell phone bans in schools and what might work best for your classroom or district. How to encourage kids to engage critically with technology rather than passively consuming content. The role of AI tools like ChatGPT in education, including their limitations and how to guide students toward deeper, creative thinking. Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction and Background 03:20 – The Importance of Joint Media Engagement (JME) 07:04 – The Debate on Cell Phone Bans in Schools 08:33 – Navigating Technology in the Classroom 14:59 – The Limitations of AI in Education 17:35 – Conclusion

Natalie (Talia, as she goes by) Stroud has for years been studying the ways that our lives online show up in and shape our lives together. Her scholarship as her life are unexampled guides to the tumult, the challenges, and the opportunity presented by the advent and evolution of digital media. Origins Podcast WebsiteFlourishing Commons NewsletterShow Notes:Federal Communications Committee "Information Needs of Communities" (08:10)Kathleen Hall Jamieson (08:50)Center for Media Engagement (11:00)Niche News (12:00)Governing the Commonsby Elinor Ostrom (17:00)Understanding Knowledge As a Commonsby Hess and Ostrom (17:30)Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari (17:40)'crisis discipline' (e.g., Michael Soulé) (18:00)Danielle Allen on relationality (20:00)New_ Public (22:20)Civic Signals (23:50 & 32:00)Talia's research with Meta around 2020 presidential election (26:00)Eli Pariser (34:00)Great Asking episode of Origins (35:00)the four building blocks of a healthy or flourishing digital community (37:30)what does it mean to flourish? (39:00)Umberto Eco and lists (42:20)trust (43:00)Martha Nussbaum (46:20)public imagination (51:00)Healing the Heart of Democracyby Parker Palmer (55:20)Lightning Round (55:40)Book: The Nature and Origins of Public Opinions by John Zaller Passion: business and marketing 'beach read' booksHeart Sing: election integrityScrewed up: reducing polarization in ways practical and scalableFind Talia online:UT Austin'Five-Cut Fridays' five-song music playlist series  Talia's playlistLogo artwork by Cristina GonzalezMusic by swelo on all streaming platforms or @swelomusic on social media

Every time a new media platform comes along, politicians work to master it.  In a bid to win over younger voters, both US presidential candidates Kamala Harris and Donald Trump have made a series of unorthodox campaign stops in the final stretch of the 2024 White House race: podcasts. So, how impactful are podcasts compared with other forms of communication? And do these newer modes of media allow voters to peel the external layers off politicians to better understand them as a person? On this episode of Morning Shot, Lea Redfern, Lecturer, Discipline of Media and Communications, University of Sydney and Andy Whitehouse, Senior Partner & Managing Partner at Penta Group, and Assistant Professor teaching political communications at Columbia University share their perspectives. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: pixabay & its talented community of contributors & Getty Images / Designed by Yeo Kai TingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As colleagues in the college sports areas of communications, creative work and marketing, this webinar is a collaboration between College Sports Communicators (CSC) and the National Association of Collegiate Marketing Administrators (NACMA). The presenters, from both CSC and NACMA, focused on sharing strategies and insights on how to maximize your promotion, publicity and storytelling content - and capturing fan and audience engagement – independent of team performances. Topics discussed: - Engaging fans from diverse groups, particularly in unique environments - Within your local media market, the importance of creating positive relationships with reporters and broadcasters; emphasis on home-town storytelling via social media and Zoom; media day/photo day strategies when you are not located in a major media market - Best practice in collaborating with your fellow athletic department colleagues to promote your programs, support marketing/ticketing/communications/event initiatives and engage fans - Setting up local broadcasts of your games - Keys to keeping fans and customers engaged in your programs - Managing the push-and-pull between sports coverage and promotions during crossover seasons - For special day celebrations: ideas for ticket sales and promotions - Promoting your student-athlete alumni - Capitalizing on new hires Panelists: - Alyshia Allison, Old Dominion University Assistant Athletic Director of Marketing - Eric Bohannon, Old Dominion University Assistant Athletic Director for Athletic Communications - Calvin Larson, Michigan Tech Assistant Athletic Director for Media Relations Moderator: - Michael Smoose, San Jose State University Associate Athletics Director for Marketing, Digital Media and Licensing

With Sam Woolley, Mariana Olaizola Rosenblat and Inga K. Trauthig are authors of a new report from the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights and the Propaganda Research Lab at the Center for Media Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin titled "Covert Campaigns: Safeguarding Encrypted Messaging Platforms from Voter Manipulation." Justin Hendrix caught up with them to learn more about how political propagandists are exploiting the features of encrypted messaging platforms to manipulate voters, and what can be done about it without breaking the promise of encryption for all users.

During this year's election season in Mexico, propagandists leveraged a new mass-broadcasting feature on WhatsApp, called “channels,” to impersonate reputable political news outlets and pump out misleading information. Thousands of miles away, Telegram users in Hungary leveraged the app's forwarding bot against LGBTQ+ and pro-democracy civil society organizations, portraying them as “Western-controlled” ahead of European Union elections. Messaging platforms such as WhatsApp, Telegram, and Viber have become highly influential tools for manipulating and misleading voters around the world. In fact, a new report, “Covert Campaigns: Safeguarding Encrypted Messaging Platforms from Voter Manipulation” examines how political propagandists have refined a digital “broadcasting toolkit.” The toolkit is a set of tactics for reaching large swaths of voters directly on their phones using narratives tailored to resonate with their specific interests and viewpoints. What are some of the most common tactics in the “broadcasting toolkit”? How can users and messaging platforms respond to the spread of propaganda and disinformation? This is the Just Security Podcast. I'm your host, Paras Shah. Joining the show to discuss the report's key findings are two of its authors, Mariana Olaizola Rosenblat and Inga Trauthig. Mariana is a policy advisor on technology and law at the New York University Stern Center for Business and Human Rights. Inga is the head of research for the Propaganda Research Lab at the Center for Media Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin.Show Notes:  Mariana Olaizola RosenblatInga TrauthigParas Shah (@pshah518) Mariana, Inga, and Samuel C. Woolley's Just Security article “Political Propaganda Runs Wild on Messaging Apps – Platform Owners Can Help Counter It” Just Security's Disinformation and Misinformation coverage Just Security's Technology coverageJust Security's Elections coverageMusic: “Broken” by David Bullard from Uppbeat: https://uppbeat.io/t/david-bullard/broken (License code: OSC7K3LCPSGXISVI)

In today's fast-paced media landscape, it is more crucial than ever for pregnancy centers to understand how public narratives are shaped. In this episode, Andrea Trudden and Lisa Bourne break down the current media trends affecting pregnancy and women's health, … Continue reading →

In this episode, Lisa discusses the current political climate, focusing on the vice presidential debate and its implications for the upcoming election. Joined by Brad Todd, co-founder of On Message, they explore the challenges candidates face in a polarized environment. Todd shares insights on polling dynamics, voter mobilization, and campaign strategies. They discuss the significance of candidate performances, the difficulty of engaging undecided voters, and the impact of "Trump nostalgia." The Truth with Lisa Boothe is part of the Clay Travis & Buck Sexton Podcast Network - new episodes debut every Monday & Thursday.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's no denying the Trump campaign is trying to court Black voters, and the appeal to protect "Black jobs" from immigrants seems designed to do precisely that. While support for Trump among Black voters remains low, some believe that ought to change. Janiyah Thomas, Black Media Engagement Director for the Trump campaign, joins Taya Graham of The Real News for a frank discussion about the election, the Supreme Court, the loss of affirmative action, reproductive rights, and the reality of being "Black MAGA."Studio Production: Cameron GranadinoPost-Production: Taya Grahama, Adam ColeyHelp us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer.Sign up for our newsletterLike us on FacebookFollow us on TwitterDonate to support this podcast

Seg 1 – Parsing the Debate PerformanceSeg 2 – The Surrogate MediaSeg 3 – Media Engagement and the Presidential ElectionSeg 4 – Digging Deep on the Polling Paradox

Douglas has been in media and PR for over two decades. He's the founder of Betakit Inc and has been running Betakit, Canada's TechCrunch, for nearly 10 years. He understands what startups need to do to leverage PR, and how PR can help startups hire, fundraise and sell.  On this episode, we get tactical and go deep on exactly when it makes sense to use PR and how founders can get the most from it.Why you should listenWhy you should treat PR like a subset of inbound marketingPR is all about telling the right stories to the right audiencesHow to conduct media profiling to find the right journalists in the right channels so you can get other people to write about youKeywordsPR, media strategies, startups, business goals, target audiences, media storytelling, marketing initiatives, traction, leads, stories, funding announcements, product launches, media profiling, channels, audiences, founder, pitch, media, framing, storytelling, target audience, channels, journalists, PR, origin story, company values, thought leadership, customer stories, employee storiesTimestamps:(00:00:00) Intro(00:05:19) The 101 of Media PR(00:06:04) Three Questions(00:08:40) An Operational Lens for Media Engagement(00:12:16) Understanding the Target Audience(00:19:55) Inbound Marketing(00:25:20) A Super Important Caveat(00:29:08) Roam Auto as an Example(00:34:00) The Right Channel(00:36:40) Treating Media Pitching Like Investor Pitching(00:43:04) Be Professionally Interested(00:44:49) Putting a Human Face on Your CompanySend me a message to let me know what you think!

Joe Walsh joins us this week!!The conversation covers various topics related to the Democratic National Convention (DNC), including the speeches, the impact of the DNC on the election, and the future of the Republican Party. Brian and the guys discuss their thoughts on the best and worst speeches, the potential formation of a center-right party, and the significance of endorsements. They also touch on Donald Trump's response to the DNC and RFK Jr.'s endorsement of Trump. The conversation discusses the impact of Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s endorsement of Kamala Harris on the election. It is noted that Kennedy has started the legal process of getting his name off the ballot in battleground states, except for Michigan. The conversation also touches on the importance of independent voters and the need for Harris to maintain a lead among them. The conversation provides insights into the mindset of Trump supporters and their belief that he is the only one telling them the truth. It also highlights the need for Harris to take questions from the media and engage in press conferences. Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/JATQPodcastIntragram: https://www.instagram.com/jatqpodcastYoutube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCET7k2_Y9P9Fz0MZRARGqVwThis Show is Available Ad-Free And Early For Patreon supporters here:https://www.patreon.com/justaskthequestionpodcastPurchase Brian's book "Free The Press" Follow Brian's Salon articles!

In this episode of "Right About Now," host Ryan Alford, along with co-hosts Chris Hansen and Brianna Hall, delves into the complex relationship between business and politics, with a particular focus on the economic challenges currently confronting Americans. They examine the ongoing struggles with rising inflation, escalating credit card debt, and the increasing financial pressures on households across the nation. The discussion includes a critical analysis of Vice President Kamala Harris's leadership and public presence, questioning her effectiveness and preparedness for potential higher office. Additionally, the hosts explore how current administration policies are affecting fuel prices and the overall cost of living. The episode underscores the urgent need for robust political leadership and transparent economic strategies to tackle these significant issues head-on.TAKEAWAYSIntersection of business and politicsCurrent political landscape and its impact on businessLeadership effectiveness of Kamala Harris and Donald TrumpPerception of political leaders in international relationsCritique of political campaign strategies and substanceEconomic challenges facing Americans, including inflation and credit card debtRising costs of living and their effects on daily lifeConnection between fuel prices and grocery costsImportance of strong leadership in politics and businessImplications of economic policies on everyday experiences and voting choicesTIMESTAMPSIntroduction to the Episode (00:00:00)Ryan Alford introduces the show and its success in business podcasting.Weekly Business News Overview (00:00:23)Ryan welcomes co-hosts Chris Hansen and Brianna Hall, setting the stage for the news discussion.Kamala Harris's Media Absence (00:02:15)Ryan questions Kamala Harris's 24-day absence from media engagements compared to Donald Trump's visibility.Critique of Kamala Harris's Leadership (00:03:25)Chris expresses skepticism about Kamala's leadership and her policies after four years as Vice President.Indecisiveness in Leadership (00:04:21)Ryan compares Kamala's indecisiveness to a child's behavior in group decision-making scenarios.Impact of Leadership Perception (00:07:21)Brianna discusses how world leaders perceive Kamala Harris and the implications for U.S. security.Absence of Leadership in Current Events (00:09:03)Ryan highlights the lack of leadership from both Kamala Harris and President Biden during critical times.Donald Trump's Media Engagement (00:11:13)Ryan contrasts Trump's proactive media presence with Harris's absence, questioning her campaign strategy.National IQ Test Analogy (00:12:21)Chris likens the current political landscape to a national IQ test, reflecting on public perception.Border Management Critique (00:13:09)Chris points out the failures in border management under Kamala Harris's oversight as Vice President.Trump and Musk's Political Discrepancies (00:13:44)Ryan discusses the unlikely alliance between Trump and Musk despite their differing views on energy policies.Campaigning vs. Governance (00:14:17)Ryan questions the effectiveness of Harris's campaigning while neglecting her vice presidential responsibilities.Branded Bills Advertisement (00:15:23)Ryan promotes Branded Bills as a solution for businesses seeking effective branding and merchandise.Kamala Harris's Economic Plans (00:18:51)Ryan critiques Harris's campaign website for lacking substantial information on her economic plans.Rising Credit Card Debt (00:20:13)Ryan discusses the increasing credit card debt among Americans and its implications for economic stability.Economic Concerns and Inflation (00:21:22)Discussion on rising credit card debts, inflation as a tax, and economic challenges facing Americans.Delinquency Rates and Financial Freedom (00:22:30)Overview of the increasing delinquency rate and questioning Americans' financial freedom under current administration.Impact of Fuel Prices on Goods (00:23:39)Explanation of how rising gasoline prices affect the cost of goods and overall economy.Election Predictions and Economic Sentiment (00:24:05)Speculation on how economic conditions may influence the upcoming election and voter sentiments.Inflation's Effect on Businesses (00:26:01)Insights into how inflation is squeezing small businesses and increasing costs without corresponding revenue growth.Grocery Costs and Consumer Experience (00:27:05)Personal anecdotes about rising grocery prices and the shocking costs of everyday items.Organic Food Pricing and Perception (00:29:15)Discussion on the high costs of organic food and skepticism about its true value.Final Thoughts on Economic Impact (00:30:48)Wrap-up on how economic policies affect business and personal finances, emphasizing the importance of policy over popularity. 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In this episode of the Business Brew, host Bill Brewster sits down with the esteemed investor Bruce Berkowitz. They delve deep into Berkowitz's illustrious career, from his strategies during the financial crisis to his current outlook on various investment opportunities, including midstream energy and Florida real estate. Berkowitz shares anecdotes, personal reflections, and valuable lessons learned over decades in finance. Additionally, Berkowitz emphasizes the importance of due diligence and remaining rational amidst market fluctuations. Don't miss this enlightening conversation that offers unique insights into the minds of one of the most successful investors in the industry. 00:00 Welcome to The Business Brew 00:07 Introducing Bruce Berkowitz 01:12 Disclaimer and Due Diligence 02:01 Shoutout to the Editing Team *Dope music* 03:23 Starting the Interview with Bruce Berkowitz 04:19 Bruce's Investment Philosophy 05:06 Insights on Wells Fargo 09:01 The Importance of Management and Culture 10:11 Challenges in the Banking Sector 12:46 Bruce's Focus on U.S. Investments 14:25 Research and Concentration in Investments 20:28 Fairholme's Unique Approach 27:01 Reflections on Sears and Real Estate 30:43 Lessons from St. Joe 32:38 Discussion on St. Joe's Elevated Properties 33:27 Hurricane Resilience and Modern Building Codes 35:07 Investment Strategies and Market Perspectives 35:54 Interest Rates and Duration Risk 39:14 Corporate Spreads and Reinvestment Risk 41:43 Societal Changes and Financial Perspectives 46:17 Enterprise Products and Midstream Energy 48:30 Energy Logistics and Environmental Impact 57:17 Technological Evolution in Energy 01:00:40 Mutual Funds vs. ETFs 01:02:04 Concluding Thoughts and Media Engagement

In this episode, Gordon Smith, MD, FAAN speaks with Casey S.W. Albin, MD, author of the article “Neuromuscular Emergencies,” in the Continuum® June 2024 Neurocritical Care issue. Dr. Smith is a Continuum® Audio interviewer and professor and chair of neurology at Kenneth and Dianne Wright Distinguished Chair in Clinical and Translational Research at Virginia Commonwealth University in Richmond, Virginia. Dr. Albin is an assistant professor of neurology and neurosurgery in the departments of neurology and neurosurgery, division of neurocritical care at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta, Georgia. Additional Resources Read the article: Neuromuscular Emergencies Subscribe to Continuum: shop.lww.com/Continuum Earn CME (available only to AAN members): continpub.com/AudioCME Continuum® Aloud (verbatim audio-book style recordings of articles available only to Continuum® subscribers): continpub.com/Aloud More about the American Academy of Neurology: aan.com Social Media facebook.com/continuumcme @ContinuumAAN Host: @gordonsmithMD Guest: @caseyalbin Transcript  Full transcript available here  Dr Jones: This is Dr Lyell Jones, Editor-in-Chief of Continuum, the premier topic-based neurology clinical review and CME journal from the American Academy of Neurology. Thank you for joining us on Continuum Audio, a companion podcast to the journal. Continuum Audio features conversations with the guest editors and authors of Continuum, who are the leading experts in their fields. Subscribers to the Continuum journal can read the full article or listen to verbatim recordings of the article by visiting the link in the show notes. Subscribers also have access to exclusive audio content not featured on the podcast. As an ad-free journal entirely supported by subscriptions, if you're not already a subscriber, we encourage you to become one. For more information on subscribing, please visit the link in the show notes. AAN members, stay tuned after the episode to hear how you can get CME for listening.   Dr Smith: Hi. This is Dr Gordon Smith. I'm super excited today to be able to have the opportunity to talk to Dr Casey Albin, who will introduce herself in a second. She's well known to Continuum Nation as the Associate Editor for Media Engagement for Continuum. She's also a Neurointensivist at Emory University and wrote a really outstanding article for the neurocritical care issue of Continuum on neuromuscular emergencies. Casey, thanks for joining us. Tell us about yourself. Dr Albin: Sure. Thank you so much, Dr Smith. So, yes, I'm Casey Albin. I am a Neurointensivist. I practice at Emory. We have a really busy and diverse care that we provide at the Emory neuro ICUs. Just at the Clifton campus, there's over forty beds. So, although neuromuscular emergencies certainly do not make up the bread and butter of our practice - I mean, like many intensivists, I spend most of my time primarily caring for patients with cerebrovascular disease - this is a really interesting and just kind of a fun group of patients to take care of because of the ability we have to improve their outcomes and that some of these patients really do get better. And that's a really exciting thing to bear witness to. Dr Smith: I love finding neurointensivists that are interested in neuromuscular medicine because I share your interest in these patients and the fact that there's a lot that we can do for them. You know, how did you get interested in neurocritical care, Casey? Dr Albin: You know, I was always interested in critical care. It was really actually the neurology part that I came late to the party. I was actually, like, gearing up to apply into emergency medicine and was doing my emergency medicine sub-I (like, that was the route I was going to take), and during that sub-I, I just kept encountering patients with neurologic emergencies - so, you know, leptomeningeal carcinomatosis and obstructive hydrocephalus, and then a patient with stroke - and I realized I was just gravitating towards the neuroemergencies more so than just any general emergencies. And I had really enjoyed my neurology rotation. I did not foresee that as the path I was going to take, but after kind of spending some time and taking care of so many neurologic emergencies from the lens of an emergency department, sort of realized, like, "You know, I should go back and do a neurology sub-I.” And so, kind of, actually, late in the game is when I did that rotation and, like, dramatically changed my whole life trajectory. So, I have known since sort of that fourth year of medical school that I really wanted to focus on neurocritical care and neurologic emergencies, and I love the blend of critical care medicine and the procedural aspect of my job while doing it with the most interesting of all the organ systems. So, it's really a great blend of medicine. Dr Smith: Did you ever think about neuromuscular medicine? Dr Albin: Uh, no. Dr Smith: I had to ask. I had to ask. Dr Albin: No, I mean, I do really love neuromuscular emergencies, but I've known for forever that like, really wanted to be in an acute care setting. Dr Smith: You know, I think it's such a great story, Casey, and I know you're an educator, too, right? And, um, we hear this from learners all the time about how they come to neurology relatively late in medical school, and it's been really great to see the trajectory in terms of fellowship determination dates and giving our students opportunities to make their choice, you know, later during their medical school career. And I wonder whether your journey is an example of what we're seeing now (which is more and more students going into neurology because we're giving them the free space to do that), and then also in terms of fellowship decisions as well (which was what I was alluding to earlier)? Dr Albin: Yeah, absolutely. I think having more exposure to neurology and getting a chance to be in that clinical environment - you know, when you are doing the “brain and behaviors” (or whatever your medical school calls the neurology curriculum) - it is so hard and it's so dense, and I think that that's really overwhelming for students. And then you get into the clinical aspect of neurology, and sure, you have to know neurolocalization - and that is fundamentally important to everything we do - but the clinical application is just so beautiful and so much fun and it's so challenging, but in a good way. So, I totally agree. I think that more students need more exposure. Dr Smith: Well, I mean, that's a perfect segue to something I wanted to talk to you about, which is you brought up the beauty of neurology - which is, I think, you know, neurologic formulation, really – and we talk a lot about the elegance of the neurologic examination. But one of the things I really liked about your article was its old-school formulation – you talk about the importance of history, examination, localization, pattern recognition – I wonder if, maybe, you could give us some pearls from that approach and how you think about acute neuromuscular problems and the ICU? Dr Albin: Absolutely. I really do think that this is the cornerstone of making a good diagnosis, right? I will tell you what's really challenging about some of these patients when they are admitted to the ICU is that we are often faced with sort of a confounded exam. The patient may have been rapidly deteriorating, and they may not be able to provide a good history. They may be intubated by the time that we meet them. And so not only are they not able to provide a history themselves, but their exam may be confounded by the fact that they're on a little bit of sedation, or they were aspirating and now they have a little bit of pneumonia. I mean, it can be really challenging to get a good neurologic exam in these patients. But I do think the history and the physical are really where the money is in terms of being able to send the appropriate test. And so, when I think about these patients who get admitted to the neuro ICU, the first thing that we have to have is someone who can provide a really good collateral history, because so much of what we're trying to determine is, "Is this the first presentation, and this is a de novo (new) neuromuscular problem?” or “Had the patient actually had sort of a subacute or chronic (even) decline and they've been undiagnosed for something that was maybe a little bit more indolent, but (you know, they had an abrupt decline because, you know, they got pneumonia, or they have bloodstream infection, or whatever it was allowing them to sort of compensate) they have no longer been able to compensate?”. And so, I really do think that that's key. And when I am hearing the story the first time, that's really one of the focuses of my history – is, "Was this truly a new problem?”. And then, when we think about, you know, "Where do we localize this within the nervous system?”, it's actually quite challenging because, you know, patients with acute spinal cord pathology may also not present with the upper motor neuron findings that are classic for spinal cord pathology. And so I think, again, it's a little bit recognizing that you can be confounded and we have to keep a broad differential, but I am sort of examining for whether or not there's proximal versus distal (like, the gradient of where they're weakest), is there symmetry or asymmetry, and then, are there other, sort of, features that go along with helping us localize to something to the nerves (such as sensory symptoms or autonomic symptoms)? So when I think about, you know, where we're putting this, you can put anything in sort of the anterior horn cells or to the nerves themselves, to the neuromuscular junction, and then to the muscles. And teasing that out, I put in some figures and tables within the article to help kind of help the reader think about what are features of my patient's exam, my patient's history, that might help me to put it into one of those four categories. Dr Smith: Yeah, I was actually going to comment on the figures in your article, Casey. They're really fantastic, and I encourage all of our listeners to check it out. There's, you know, figures showing muscle group involvement and different diseases and different muscle disorders and different forms of Guillain-Barré syndrome - it's a really beautiful way of visualizing things. I wonder if we could go back, though, because I wanted to delve down a little bit in this concept of patients who have chronic neuromuscular diseases presenting into the ICU. I mean, this happens surprisingly frequently with ALS patients or, like, myotonic dystrophy. I've seen this a number of times where folks are, just, they're not diagnosed and they're kind of slowly progressing and they tipped over the edge. Can you tell us more about how you recognize this? You talked a little bit about collateral history - other words of wisdom there? Dr Albin: I would say this is one of the hardest things that we encounter in critical care medicine, because quite frequently - and I see this more with ALS than myotonic dystrophies - but, I would say, like, I don't know, once every six months, we have a patient who's undiagnosed ALS present. And I think it can be extremely difficult to tease this out because there's something that's tipped them over the edge. And as an intensivist, you were always focused on resuscitating the patient and saving them from that life-threatening thing that pushed them over the edge, and then trying to tease out, “Well, were they hypercarbic and did they have respiratory failure because, you know, they've got a little bit of COPD, and is that what's going on here?” or, "Have they been declining and has there been sort of this increase in inability to ventilate actually because of diaphragmatic weakness and because of neuromuscular weakness?” Again, the collateral history is really important. One of the things that I think we are challenged by is how difficult - and I'm sure you can comment on this, as someone who is a neuromuscular guy - is how difficult it is to get a good EMG and nerve conduction study in the ICU in patients who may have been there for a little bit, you know? I think about this, sort of, the electrical interference, the fact that the patient's body temperature has fluctuated, the fact that they are, usually, by this time, like, they're a little volume overloaded – they're puffy. You know, it can be very frustrating. I think, actually, you probably would know more about, like, what it's like to do that exam on our ICU patients. Dr Smith: Sometimes, it's really challenging, I agree. And it's the whole list of things that you raised - and I think it goes back to the first question, really. You put a premium on old-school formulation, pattern recognition, localization, and taking a good history - you know, thinking of that ALS patient, right? I mean, one of the challenges, of course, that you have to deal with in that situation is prognostication and decisions regarding intubation, right? And that's very different from (I'll give another scenario that sometimes we run into, which is the other extreme) a patient with myasthenia gravis who, maybe we expect to be able to get off a ventilator very quickly, but sometimes they're reluctant to be ventilated because of their age or advanced directives and whatnot. I wonder if you could talk a little bit about how you approach counseling patients regarding prognosis related to their underlying neuromuscular disease and the need for intubation in a period of mechanical ventilation? Dr Albin: Just like you said, it really ranges from what the underlying diagnosis is. So, one of the things that, you know, like you said, myasthenia - these patients, when they're coming in in crisis, we know that there is a good chance that they're going to respond pretty quickly to immunotherapy. I mean, I think we've all seen these patients get plasma exchange, and within a day or two, they are so much stronger (they're lifting their head off the bed, they're clearing their secretions), and every now and then, we're able to temporize those patients with just noninvasive ventilation. You know, when we're having a discussion about that with the patient and with the care team, we really have to look at the amount of secretions and how well they're clearing them, because, again, we certainly don't want them to aspirate - that really sets people back. But, you know, I think, often in those cases, we can kind of use shared decision-making of, you know, “Can we help you get through this with noninvasive?” or, you know, "Looking at you, would you be all right with a short term of intubation?” Knowing that, usually, these patients stabilize not all the time, but quite frequently, with plasma exchange, which we use preferentially. The middle of that is, then, Guillain-Barré - those patients, because of the neuropathy features (the fact that it's going to take their nerves quite some time to heal, you know) - when those patients need to be intubated, a good 70% or more are going to require longer-term ventilation. And, so, again, it's working with a family, it's working with a patient to let them know, "We suspect that you're going to need to be on the ventilator for a long time. And we suspect, actually, you would probably benefit from early tracheostomy”. And there was a really nice guidance that was just presented in the Journal of Neurocritical Care about prognosticating in patients with specifically Guillain-Barré (so that's helpful). And then, we get to the, really, very difficult (I would say the most difficult thing that we deal with in neuromuscular emergencies) - is the patient who we think might have ALS (we are not positive), and then we are faced with this diagnosis of, “Would you like to be intubated, knowing that we very likely will never extubate you?” - and that, I think, is a very difficult conversation, especially given that there is a lot of uncertainty often in the diagnosis. I would say, even more frequently, what happens is they have been intubated at an outside hospital and then transferred to us for failure to wean from the ventilator and, "Can you work it up and say whether or not this is ALS?” – and that, I think, is one of the most difficult conundrums that we face in the ICU. Dr Smith: Yeah. I mean, that's often very, very difficult. And even when the patient wants to be intubated and ultimately receive a tracheostomy, getting them out of the hospital can sometimes be a real challenge. There's so much I want to talk to you about, and, you know, you talked about prognostication - really great discussion about tools to prognosticate in GBS, both strengths of things like EGRIS and the modified EGOS, and so forth – but, I wonder (given that I'm told time is limited for us) if you could talk a little bit about bedside guidance in terms of assessing when patients need to be intubated? You provide really great definitions of different respiratory parameters and the 20/30/40 rule that I'll refer listeners to, but I wonder if you could share, what's your favorite, kind of, bedside test - or couple of bedside tests - that we can use to assess the need for ventilatory support? And this could be particularly helpful in patients who have, let's say, bifacial weakness and can't get a good seal. So, what do you recommend? Is it breath count? Is it cough? Something else? Dr Albin: I think for me, anecdotally (and I really looked for is there any evidence to support this), but for me, anecdotally - and knowing that there is not really good evidence to support this - whether or not the patient could lift their head off the bed, to me, is a very good marker of their diaphragmatic strength. You know, if they've got good neck flexion, I feel a lot better about it. The single breath count test is another thing that I kind of went down a rabbit hole of, like, "Where did this come from?” because I think, you know, it was one of the first things I was taught in residency - like, “Oh, patient with neuromuscular weakness, have them take a deep breath and count for as many breaths as they can.” We have probably all done that bedside test. It's really important to recognize that the initial literature about it was done in myasthenia patients who were in clinic (so, these were not patients who are, like, abruptly going to need intubation), and it does correlate fairly well with their forced vital capacity (meaning how much they're able to exhale on bedside perimetry), but it is not perfect. And I put that nice graph in the article, and you can see, there's a lot of patients who are able to count quite high but actually have a very low FVC, and patients who count only to ten but have a very good FVC. So, I do like the test and I continue to use it, but I, you know, put an asterisk by it. It's also really important - and I would encourage any sort of neurology trainees, or trainees in any specialty - if you're taking care of these patients, watch the respiratory therapist come and do these at the bedside with them. You'll get a much greater sense of (a) what they're doing, but (b) how well the patient tried. And it is really, I mean, we have to interpret this number in the context of, "Did they give a really good effort?” So, I'll often go to the bedside with the RT and be the one coaching the patient - saying, like, you know, “Try again”, “Practice taking this”, “Do the best you can”, “Go, go, go! Go, go, go!” (you know, like, really coaching the patient) - and you would be surprised at how much better that makes their number. And when you're really appropriately counseling them, that we actually get numbers that are much better predicting what they're doing. Then, you also have a gestalt just from being at the bedside of what they looked like during this. Dr Smith: Yeah. I used to work with a neuromuscular nurse who was truly outstanding who was the loudest and most successful vital capacity coach ever. But, you know, she'd be doing it in one room, and you'd be in the next room with a patient. They'd be like, “What are they doing next door?” She was shouting and exhorting the patient to go harder and breathe better. So, it was always, “Wow, that sounds exciting over there”. All right, this is all in a prelude. What I really want to ask you, Casey, is, you know, whenever we do Continuum Audio interviews, we, like, look up people, and it's not hard to look you up because you're everywhere on the Internet. And come to find out, you're a fully credential neuro Twitter star - and that's the term I saw, a star. So, what's it like being a Twitter star? I guess it's an X star. I don't even know what we call it anymore. Dr Albin: I guess it's that. I don't know. I don't know, either. It's so funny, um, that that has become so much of my, like, academic work. I got on Twitter, or X (whatever it is) during the pandemic because, really, my interest is in, you know, innovatives and medical education, and I really had been trained to do simulation. So, I really wanted to develop simulation curriculum. I love doing sims with our medical students to our fellows. So, I was, like, developing this whole curriculum, and then the pandemic came along, and the sim lab at Emory was like, “Mm, yeah, we're not going to let people go in the sim lab. Like, that's not exposure that we want (people in a room together)”. So one of our fellows at the time was doing a lot on Twitter and he was like, "You would love this. You have cases that you want to teach about. You should really get on board”. And I, sort of, reluctantly agreed and have found the NeuroTwitter community to be, like, just a fantastic exchange of, you know, cases, wisdom, new studies - I mean, it's the way that I keep up with what is being published in the many fields that are adjacent to neurocritical care. So, it's very funny that that has ended up being sort of something that is a really big part of my academic time. But now that we're talking about it, I will give a plug for any of the listeners who are not on X. Dr Jones and I post cases, usually twice a week, that come directly from the Continuum articles or from our files (because, you know, sometimes we can spin them a little bit), but it's an amazing, sort of case-based, way to do some, like, microteaching from all of the beautiful Continuum articles, all the cases - and because there are free articles released from the issue, you know we'll link directly to those. So, for any of the listeners who have not, kind of, joined X for all the reasons that many people cite of not joining, I would say that there's so much learning that happens - but Dr Jones and I are people to follow because of our involvement with Continuum and the great cases that we're able to showcase on that platform. Dr Smith: I think that's a great point. And, you know, there are certainly organizations that are questioning their engagement with X, and I'm on a board of an organization that's talked about not actually participating, and I brought up this point that I think the NeuroTwitter (NeuroX) community is really amazing. You'll have to give me some tips, though, I'm at, like, 498 followers or something like that. Do you know how many followers you have? I looked it up yesterday. I've got it for you if you don't know. Dr Albin: I don't know recently. Dr Smith: Yeah, 18,200 as of yesterday. That's amazing! Dr Albin: Yeah, it's worldwide. We're spreading knowledge of Continuum across the globe. It's fantastic. Dr Smith: That's crazy. Yeah, that's great work. It's really great to see the academic, kind of, productivity that comes of that. And I agree with you - Continuum has a really great presence there, and it's a great example of why you're the Associate Editor for Media Engagement. I think we're going to have to, I guess, gamify would be the right thing? Maybe we should, uh, see what the Las Vegas book is on the number of followers between you and Lyell Jones, I think. Dr Albin: Totally. Dr Smith: Yeah. Hey, Casey, this has been awesome. I've been so excited to talk to you - and I could keep talking to you for hours about your NeuroTwitter stardom – but in particular, neuromuscular weakness. I really encourage all of our listeners to check out the article. It's really, really, really, great - really enjoyed it. I learned a lot, and it reminded me a lot of things that I had forgotten. So thank you for the great article, and thanks for a really fun discussion. Dr Albin: Thank you, Dr Smith. It was truly a pleasure.   Dr Monteith: This is Dr Teshamae Monteith, Associate Editor of Continuum Audio. If you've enjoyed this episode, please consider subscribing to the journal. There's a link in the episode notes. 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The guests in this episode are authors of a new study titled Political Machines: Understanding the Role of AI in the US 2024 Elections and Beyond. The study is based on interviews with a variety of individuals who are currently grappling with how generative AI tools and systems will change the way the work. In a series of field interviews, the authors spoke with three vendors of political generative AI tools, a political candidate, a legal expert, a technology expert, an extremism expert, a digital organizer, a trust and safety industry professional, four Republican campaign consultants, and eight Democratic campaign consultants. Joining Justin Hendrix to discuss the results are:Dean Jackson, the principal at Public Circle LLC and a reporting fellow with Tech Policy Press;Zelly Martin, a PhD candidate at the University of Texas at Austin and a senior research fellow at the Propaganda Research Lab at the Center for Media Engagement; and Inga Trauthig, head of research at the Propaganda Research Lab at the Center for Media Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin.

Ashira Solomon is an international Public Speaker and co-host of The Quad, Israel's version of “The View”, covering everything Israel and Jewish from the unique female perspective. In our conversation with Ashira, she offers an inside view into her journey, including how her grandmother's dying wish to go to Israel altered the trajectory of her life, leading her from Livermore, California to Jerusalem. Through her personal story, Ashira highlights her deep connection to Israel, her decision to live there after completing her degrees in California, and her conversion to Judaism.  Our conversation covers Ashira's experiences as a black woman in Israel, the evolution of her political views, what it really feels like to live and study in Israel,  and the difference in political discourse between Israel and the US. We explore topics such as identity politics, misconceptions about Israel, and Ashira's activism.    Zoom in to a topic you want tp hear first: 00:30-4:41  Childhood, conversion to Judaism, and decision to study in Israel.  Experience studying terrorism, peace psychology, and learning Hebrew. 4:41-6:51 - Deepening connection to Israel, language, and people. - The start of the conversion process and sense of homecoming. Influences and Evolution 06:51-10:05 - Influence of family, advisors, and educational experiences. - Struggles with beliefs and identity. 10:05-14:50 - Reflections on creating unity amidst diverse perspectives. - Importance of international experiences and understanding. 14:50-37:19 - Efforts to unite black and Jewish communities. - Participation in events, discussions, and initiatives for impact and dialogue. Communication and Media Engagement 43:28 Final thoughts and call to action for building bridges and creating a better world. If you enjoy this podcast, please share it with a friend and follow us wherever you get your podcasts. We are on Instagram @meantforit Reach out to us anytime: contact@meanforit.com to say hello or recommend someone for a future episode. We are impatiently waiting to hear from you...! Go to our website www.meantforit.com for past episodes. If you leave us a review on itunes we'l do a little happy dance ( maybe on video)  

Welcome to In Reality, the podcast about truth, disinformation and the media hosted by Eric Schurenberg, a long-time journalist and media executive, now the founder of the Alliance for Trust in Media.A lot of people, Eric included, are working to figure out what exactly happened to facts, trust in institutions like science and the news, and to the shared reality we used to enjoy in this country. There is no shortage of research about the depth of the problem but very little about what really might reverse it. Which is where today's guest comes in. Talia Stroud is the director of the Center for Media Engagement at the University of Texas. More than 10 years ago, she was one of the first to document how Americans were retreating to news that confirmed their pre-existing beliefs—now well known as the filter bubble phenomenon—and she has since gone on to bust popular myths about social media and to research practical actions that journalists can take to re-engage with audiences. Talia and I talk about recent medical misinformation emanating from, of all people, the surgeon general of Florida; about how newsrooms inadvertently feed polarization; about bringing audiences and newsrooms closer together; and why a popular silver bullet solution to algorithmic polarization won't work. Please reach out to let Eric know your thoughts on the episode at eric@alliancefortrust.comTopics02:00The Impact of Media on Democracy03:11The Challenge of Media Polarization05:30The Influence of Social Media Algorithms08:28Research Collaboration with Meta11:29The Effectiveness of Algorithm Changes15:16Promoting Civil Conversations on Social Media19:16The Role of Professional Journalism24:41The Business Model of News Organizations29:55Rebuilding Trust in Journalism34:36Understanding Election MisinformationThis episode was produced by Sound Sapiensoundsapien.comWebsite: www.in-reality.fm

This week, Mark talks to Michael Parker, Director of Operations at The Conversation, a news outlet that specialises in working with researchers, giving them editorial control on a global platform. Drawing from their work together creating the Media Impact Guide and Toolkit, Mark and Michael discuss how researchers can harness the media to get more impact from their research and provide evidence of both the reach and significance of the impacts that arise.Read the Media Impact Guide and Toolkit: https://www.fasttrackimpact.com/media-impact-guide-and-toolkitFind out more about The Conversation: https://theconversation.com/uk/Sign up for next year's Exchange conference: https://theconversation.com/uk/exchange

In this episode, conservative commentator Kathy Barnette interviews 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy about his campaign and vision for America's future. Barnette presses Ramaswamy on why he refuses to criticize Donald Trump despite pressure from the media to do so. Ramaswamy explains he will not pile on Trump when Trump is already under intense attacks, believing it would divide the country further. The discussion covers accusations of racism against Ramaswamy and how asking about the diversity of his team diminishes accomplished people like Barnette. Ramaswamy advocates having honest conversations on race and other issues with radical candor. He acknowledges being naive initially about the media's bad faith but says it won't stop him from engaging all outlets. Ramaswamy expresses confidence America's best days are still achievable if citizens actively work to improve the country, rather than becoming passive or complainers. On religion, he notes many founding fathers were not traditional Christians and says he will strongly defend religious liberty. Ramaswamy shares he is motivated by gratitude to give back to the country that has given him so much, not by a desire for power. Overall, the episode provides an in-depth look at Ramaswamy's principles and strategy as an unconventional Republican candidate hoping to lead a divided nation.Highlights:[00:01:57] Vivek won't criticize Trump just because media wants him to[00:05:08] Vivek advocates radical candor on issues like race[00:06:46] Kathy says constant diversity questions diminish her accomplishments[00:12:02] Vivek will engage all media outlets, even hostile ones[00:12:48] Vivek acknowledges being naive about media good faith initially[00:14:55] Vivek sees America's best days as still possible but not guaranteed[00:17:34] Vivek explains his religious differences with Christian voters[00:18:17] Vivek notes many founding fathers were not traditional Christians[00:20:35] Vivek running out of gratitude, not desire for power or fame[00:22:37] Vivek sees presidential run as duty, not something he relishes

 Tune in to the Mark Cox Show as former Senator John Lamping leads a compelling conversation. Explore the prominence of Vivek Ramaswamy in the mainstream media amidst the 2024 presidential race, dissect the pivotal role of debates, and examine the financial challenges posed by St. Louis's earnings tax. Gain expert insights into these pressing issues and their local implications in this engaging political discussion.

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Mike reminds us that “Responsibility to the Community” is not just a slogan on a squad car door in this episode, where he and Jim talk about the necessity of keeping the public informed in a manner that is both helpful to the public and not harmful to ongoing investigations. ”Public Affairs” is more than just a job title, and requires keeping in mind the emotions that surround complex situations.   In a job where having to come to terms with the possibility of inflicting lawful violence, it can be easy to lose sight of the fact that most normal people haven't had those conversations with themselves. Avoiding dehumanizing statements or flippant “FAFO” statements is crucial to effective community relations. In this episode, Jim and Mike discuss the balance between keeping the public informed and protecting information that actually needs protecting for civil or criminal reasons.   Links:  The Elements of Style By William Strunk Jr and E.B. White - https://amzn.to/3rnuWkg The Five Languages of Apology by Gary Chapman and Jennifer M Thomas - https://amzn.to/3NLqrY1   Find us on social media (Facebook/Twitter/Instagram/YouTube) @TacTangents You can join the conversation in our Facebook Discussion Group. Find all of our episodes, articles, some reading list ideas, and more on our website www.tacticaltangents.com Like what we're doing? Head over to Patreon and give us a buck for each new episode. You can also make a one-time contribution at GoFundMe. Intro music credit Bensound.com

During a crisis the media can be your friend or foe, and it comes down to your own actions that will determine which part media will play. I'm joined by established crisis management and crisis communications subject matter expert, Mark Harris. During Mark's talk, we touch on: 1. Defining media (it's more than it used to be...), 2. The spokesperson (who's good, bad, and who should be waiting in the wings), 3. Training, 4. Messaging, 5. How to get the media on your side, 6. How not to communicate with media, 8. Building a relationship with media, 7. Some key tips on dealing with the media...and much more. Mark gives some great insights on how to deal with the media to keep them on your side during times of crisis, when you need all the friends you can get during those challenging moments. Don't miss the great information Mark shares. Enjoy!

During a crisis the media can be your friend or foe, and it comes down to your own actions that will determine which part media will play. I'm joined by established crisis management and crisis communications subject matter expert, Mark Harris. During Mark's talk, we touch on: 1. Defining media (it's more than it used to be...), 2. The spokesperson (who's good, bad, and who should be waiting in the wings), 3. Training, 4. Messaging, 5. How to get the media on your side, 6. How not to communicate with media, 8. Building a relationship with media, 7. Some key tips on dealing with the media...and much more. Mark gives some great insights on how to deal with the media to keep them on your side during times of crisis, when you need all the friends you can get during those challenging moments. Don't miss the great information Mark shares. Enjoy!

One of the things that we see happening online is sort of a democratization of propaganda.Samuel WoolleyBecome a Patron!Make a one-time Donation to Democracy Paradox.A full transcript is available at www.democracyparadox.com.Samuel Woolley is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism at the University of Texas at Austin and the project director for propaganda research at the Center for Media Engagement. His most recent book is Manufacturing Consensus: Understanding Propaganda in the Era of Automation and Anonymity.Key HighlightsIntroduction - 0:43Background on Technology (including Bots) - 3:00Artificial Intelligence - 10:17Democratization of Propaganda - 20:44The Legitimation of Ideas - 30:48Key LinksManufacturing Consensus: Understanding Propaganda in the Era of Automation and Anonymity by Samuel Woolley"Digital Propaganda: The Power of Influencers" in the Journal of Democracy by Samuel WoolleyCenter for Media EngagementDemocracy Paradox PodcastRichard Wike Asked Citizens in 19 Countries Whether Social Media is Good for DemocracyRonald Deibert from Citizen Lab on Cyber Surveillance, Digital Subversion, and Transnational RepressionMore Episodes from the PodcastMore InformationDemocracy GroupApes of the State created all MusicEmail the show at jkempf@democracyparadox.comFollow on Twitter @DemParadox, Facebook, Instagram @democracyparadoxpodcast100 Books on DemocracyDemocracy Paradox is part of the Amazon Affiliates Program and earns commissions on items purchased from links to the Amazon website. All links are to recommended books discussed in the podcast or referenced in the blog.Support the show

Episode Notes “Anyone with an internet connection can be a propagandist.” Yes, that means you and me. If you don't believe it – and trust me, I didn't either – you will once you learn more about Dr. Samuel Woolley's research on propaganda in the social media age. In today's show, I sit down with Sam to talk about the conditions of social media that make propaganda easy create and circulate and who is behind social media propaganda. We also talk about the implications for manufacturing illusions of political consensus and importantly the consensus of feeling – feelings like apathy, anger, and polarization. Dr. Samuel Woolley is a faculty member in the School of Journalism & Media at the University of Texas at Austin, the program director of the Propaganda Research Lab, and a Knight Foundation faculty fellow at the Center for Media Engagement.

City Lights presents Sam Woolley in conversation with Jeff Horwitz. Sam Woolley celebrates the publication of his new book “Manufacturing Consensus: Understanding Propaganda in the Era of Automation and Anonymity”, published by Yale University Press. This virtual event was hosted by Peter Maravelis. You can purchase copies of "Manufacturing Consensus" directly from City Lights here: citylights.com/manufacturing-consensus-propaganda-in/ Samuel Woolley is assistant professor of journalism and media, program director of the Propaganda Research Lab, and Knight Faculty Fellow at the Center for Media Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin. He is the author of “The Reality Game: How the Next Wave of Technology Will Break the Truth”. Jeff Horwitz is an award-winning technology reporter for The Wall Street Journal based in San Francisco. His reporting has won repeated recognition, including a Society for Advancing Business Editing and Writing award and a Gerald Loeb Awards finalist citation for articles he produced with two colleagues about Facebook's struggle to police hate in India. Previously he was a financial and enterprise reporter for the Associated Press in Washington, D.C., where his work earned him the Christopher J. Welles Memorial Prize from the Knight-Bagehot Fellowship. This event was made possible by support from the City Lights Foundation: citylights.com/foundation

Our guest this week is Dr. Samuel Woolley, a researcher and writer who examines how emerging media tools are used for both democracy and control. He is a faculty member at the University of Texas at Austin and directs the Propaganda Research Lab at UT's Center for Media Engagement. He has published four books, including the recently released Bots and the forthcoming Manufacturing Consensus: Understanding Propaganda in the Age of Automation and Anonymity. He has testified before the U.S. Congress regarding the impact of electoral disinformation on communities of color. His work has been presented to and cited by the UK Parliament, NATO, and the United Nations. He joined us today to discuss his paper recently published in the Journal of Democracy - "Digital Propaganda: The Power of Influencers", which examines how attempts to manipulate public opinion using social media and emerging information communication technologies continue to proliferate and evolve internationally.

In this episode of the podcast, we present two segments that explore how the combination of media, platforms, politics and people play out in Latino communities in the U.S., particularly at crucial moments for democracy, such as at election time. The first segment is with individuals who are leading efforts to understand and confront mis- and disinformation targeting Latino communities: Roberta Braga, Director of Counter-Disinformation Strategies at Equis Jaime Longoria, Manager of Research and Training for the Disinfo Defense League at Media Democracy Fund. And the second segment is a discussion with two researchers at the University of Texas at Austin who spent the summer talking specifically to Latino users of WhatsApp about how the political discourse plays out in their communities on that widely used messaging app, https://techpolicy.press/whatsapp-misinformation-and-latino-political-discourse-in-the-u-s/ (and wrote about it for Tech Policy Press) as part of a special series of essays on race, ethnicity, technology and elections: Inga Kristina Trauthig, Ph.D., Research Manager of the Propaganda Research Lab at the Center for Media Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin Kayo Mimizuka, Graduate Research Assistant at the Center for Media Engagement and a Ph.D. student in the School of Journalism and Media at The University of Texas at Austin.

The Cognitive Crucible is a forum that presents different perspectives and emerging thought leadership related to the information environment. The opinions expressed by guests are their own, and do not necessarily reflect the views of or endorsement by the Information Professionals Association. During this episode, Sam Wooley of the University of Texas School of Journalism discusses journalism, propaganda, and ethics. Our conversations unpacks the definition of propaganda and how today's technology fuels propaganda and influence. Research Question: Encrypted messaging apps (like WhatApp, Signal, Discord, etc) are becoming more popular, and incubation of disinformation campaigns happens in those spaces. How does disinformation and propaganda spread in encrypted spaces? How will we study propaganda in transport-layer encrypted spaces? Resources: Cognitive Crucible Podcast Episodes Mentioned #112 Jake Sotiriadis on the Value Proposition of Future Studies #107 Vanessa Otero on News Ecosystem Health #14 BDJ on Threatcasting #116 Matt Jackson on Social Learning and Game Theory Sam Wooley's Bio Manufacturing Consent: The Political Economy of the Mass Media by Edward S. Herman and Noam Chomsky Yellow Journalism Bots by Nick Monaco, Samuel Woolley Manufacturing Consensus: Understanding Propaganda in the Era of Automation and Anonymity by Sam Woolley Center for Media Engagement at University of Texas Link to full show notes and resources https://information-professionals.org/episode/cognitive-crucible-episode-117 Guest Bio:  Samuel C. Woolley is an assistant professor in the School of Journalism and an assistant professor, by courtesy, in the School of Information--both at the University of Texas at Austin. He is also the project director for propaganda research at the Center for Media Engagement (CME) at UT.  Woolley is currently a research associate at the Project for Democracy and the Internet at Stanford University. He has held past research affiliations at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford and the Center for Information Technology Research in the Interest of Society (CITRIS) at the University of California at Berkeley.  Woolley's research is focused on how emergent technologies are used in and around global political communication. His work on computational propaganda—the use of social media in attempts to manipulate public opinion—has revealed the ways in which a wide variety of political groups in the United States and abroad have leveraged tools such as bots and trending algorithms and tactics of disinformation and trolling in efforts to control information flows online. His research on digital politics, automation/AI, social media, and political polarization is currently supported by grants from by Omidyar Network (ON), the Miami Foundation, and the Knight Foundation. His past research has been funded by the Ford Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, the Open Society Foundations, the New Venture Fund for Communications, and others. His latest book, The Reality Game: How the Next Wave of Technology Will Break the Truth, was released in January 2020 by PublicAffairs (US) and Octopus/Endeavour (UK). It explores the ways in which emergent technologies--from deep fakes to virtual reality--are already being leveraged to manipulate public opinion, and how they are likely to be used in the future. He proposes strategic responses to these threats with the ultimate goal of empowering activists and pushing technology builders to design for democracy and human rights.  He is currently working on two other books. Manufacturing Consensus (Yale University Press) explores the ways in which social media, and automated tools such as bots, have become global mechanisms for creating illusions of political support or popularity. He discusses the power of these tools for amplification and suppression of particular modes of digital communication, building on Herman and Chomsky's (1988) integral work on propaganda. His other book, co-authored with Nicholas Monaco, is titled Bots (Polity) and is a primer on the ways these automated tools have become integral to the flow of all manner of information online. Woolley is the co-editor, with Philip N. Howard (Oxford) of Computational Propaganda: Political Parties, Politicians, and Political Manipulation on Social Media, released in 2018 by the Oxford Studies in Digital Politics series at Oxford University Press. This volume of country specific case studies explores the rise of social media--and tools like algorithms and automation--as mechanisms for political manipulation around the world. He has published several peer-reviewed articles, book chapters, and white papers on emergent technology, the Internet and public life in publications such as the Journal of Information Technology and Politics, the International Journal of Communication, A Networked Self: Platforms, Stories, Connections, The Political Economy of Robots: Prospects for Prosperity and Peace in an Automated 21st Century, The Handbook of Media, Conflict and Security, and Can Public Diplomacy Survive the Internet? Bots, Echo Chambers and Disinformation.   Woolley is the founding director of the Digital Intelligence Lab, a research and policy oriented project at the Institute for the Future—a 50-year-old think-tank located in Palo Alto, CA. Before this he served as the director of research at the National Science Foundation and European Research Council supported Computational Propaganda Project at the Oxford Internet Institute, University of Oxford. He is a former resident fellow at the German Marshall Fund's Digital Innovation Democracy Initiative and a former Belfer Fellow at the Anti-Defamation League's Center for Science and technology. He is a former research fellow at Jigsaw, Google's think-tank and technology incubator, at the Center Tech Policy Lab at the University of Washington's Schools of Law and Information, and at the Center for Media, Data and Society at Central European University.  His public work on computational propaganda and social media bots has appeared in venues including Wired, the Guardian,TechCrunch, Motherboard, Slate, and The Atlantic. For his research, Woolley has been featured in publications such as the New York Times, the Washington Post, and the Guardian and on PBS' Frontline, BBC's News at Ten, and ABC's Today. His work on computational propaganda and bots has been presented to members of the U.S. Congress, the U.K. Parliament, NATO, and others. His Ph.D. is in Communication from the University of Washington. His website is samwoolley.org and he tweets from @samuelwoolley.  About: The Information Professionals Association (IPA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to exploring the role of information activities, such as influence and cognitive security, within the national security sector and helping to bridge the divide between operations and research. Its goal is to increase interdisciplinary collaboration between scholars and practitioners and policymakers with an interest in this domain. For more information, please contact us at communications@information-professionals.org. Or, connect directly with The Cognitive Crucible podcast host, John Bicknell, on LinkedIn. Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, 1) IPA earns from qualifying purchases, 2) IPA gets commissions for purchases made through links in this post.

Martin Riedl, research fellow at the Center for Media Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin joins Lisa Dent on Chicago’s Afternoon News to explain how political candidates are targeting you on social media based off your music tastes, shopping habits, and favorite TV shows. Follow Your Favorite Chicago’s Afternoon News Personalities on Twitter:Follow […]

In this episode, we focus on two ways journalists are working as editors, from setting online visual agendas to dealing with user-influenced content. Gina M. Masullo in the School of Journalism and Media and Associate Director of the Center for Media Engagement at the University of Texas at Austin, in the U.S., talks through her coauthored piece in Journalism Practice about online discourse between journalists and audiences and how journalists are becoming equipped to take on these conversations. We also hear from Kyser Lough in the Journalism Department at the University of Georgia, in the U.S., who discusses interactions between journalists, wire service photographs, and the influence of race and gender in how and what gets selected for newspaper front pages.    Text Featured in this Episode:Lough, K., & Mortensen, T. M. (2022). Routine and individual-level influences on newspaper front-page images: wire photographs, staff photojournalism, race and gender. Journalism Practice, 1-20.Masullo, G. M., Riedl, M. J., & Huang, Q. E. (2022). Engagement moderation: What journalists should say to improve online discussions. Journalism Practice, 16(4), 738-754. Produced and hosted by Robert (Ted) Gutsche, Jr. Give feedback to the podcast on Twitter @JournPractice or email jwordpodcast@gmail.com

Trevor Blackman works for the Edmonton School Partnership but he also wears another hat in that his is involved in Maritime Radio a steaming radio station. He used to work with local radio in the BBC. Here Francis Sealey who also worked as a Producer in the BBC talks to Trevor about engagement in the media and how it has changed over time. When Francis started there were no audio or video cassettes let alone streaming and the change over the years has been enormous. Both Francis and `Trevor talk about those changes and how they have affected the way we communicate in the new media. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/globalnet21/message

Following American Propaganda, Kim's five-part investigation about the role propaganda played in the insurrection of January 6th, Kim kicks off the weekly show by having a longer chat with Sam Woolley, project director for propaganda research at the Center for Media Engagement at University of Texas, to discuss the media's role in our divided nation.

Krystal and Saagar talk about the NYC Nuclear announcement, 2000 mules, Elon vs MSNBC, and media ratings tanking! To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/ To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and Spotify Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623  Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl  Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Krystal and Saagar talk about the NYC Nuclear announcement, 2000 mules, Elon vs MSNBC, and media ratings tanking!To become a Breaking Points Premium Member and watch/listen to the show uncut and 1 hour early visit: https://breakingpoints.supercast.com/To listen to Breaking Points as a podcast, check them out on Apple and SpotifyApple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-points-with-krystal-and-saagar/id1570045623 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4Kbsy61zJSzPxNZZ3PKbXl Merch: https://breaking-points.myshopify.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

DragonCon's Director of Media Engagement, Dan Carroll, joins me with tales of DragonCons past and a preview of DragonCon 2022.

Nursing & Structural Racism: A Racial Reckoning – June 2022Naila Russell DNP, RN Earlier this month, the American Nurses Association (ANA) held its' annual Membership Assembly in Washington, D.C. The ANA's voting representatives voted, unanimously, “YES” to embark upon a journey to fight structural racism in nursing. Dr. Naila Russell has studied racism in nursing and structural racism through her fellowship in the George Washington University School of Nursing Health Policy and Media Fellowship which started in 2020. Dr. Russell and I discuss the intricacies of racism and how nursing organizations have responded to major events in our recent history about racism. Join me for this stimulating and revealing conversation with Dr. Russell. More About Dr. Russell:Naila Russell DNP, FNP-BC is the Interim Director of Advanced Practice and an assistant professor at Simmons University. In 2020, Dr. Russell was awarded a fellowship at the George Washington University Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement where she completed original research on structural racism in nursing. She graduated with her DNP from the University of Michigan-Flint in 2013. She is the President of the Nurse Practitioner Association of Maryland (NPAM) and an active member of the NPAM legislative committee. She is board certified as a family nurse practitioner and practices as a dermatology NP in Maryland.Websites:https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/clinical-practice-material/national-commission-to-address-racism-in-nursing/ https://www.nursingworld.org/news/news-releases/2022-news-releases/ana-embarks-on-racial-reckoning/

In this episode I speak to Beverly Ligman, Media Engagement & Communications Consultant about her journey taking her broken heart and turning it into art (by writing her first book!). Bev is the author for “Welcome to D Town - A Guide to divorce for the kind of Young and still kind of hot”. She wrote her book after a nasty breakup with her ex-husband. This episode talks about life after divorce, writing a book, how to put yourself out there, and just how good it feels to take a bad experience and transform it into a life changing piece of art. Listen below, leave a review. Sign up for my FREE Masterclass and learn 7 Secrets to Write and Sell Your Book: www.thebookdoula.com.au/free

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Announcing Impact Island: A New EA Reality TV Show, published by Linch on April 1, 2022 on The Effective Altruism Forum. Impact Island is the hip new reality TV show that all of your cool, chic, and longtermist impact-oriented friends would love to binge watch. Think "Survivor" meets "Shark Tank" meets "Open Philanthropy." Premise The premise is simple:36 young humble aspiring effective altruists are invited to a private Caribbean Island. Each aspiring EA is expected to do high-impact projects during their stay here. They will also gossip and continuously publicly rate each other's projects, impact, and likability. Every week, an anonymous team of grantmakers rank all participants, and whoever accomplished the least morally impactful work that week will be kicked off the island. At the end of the season (36 episodes), the single remaining most impactful participant will be given 10 million dollars of seed funding for their new org. How will you select participants? Participants will be chosen via a formal selection process combining past track records, good looks, EA promisingness, movie chemistry, reference letters, and the coherent extrapolated gut feels of leading EA grantmakers. Of course, all participants are expected to be polyamorous. How much is this project? Do you need more funding? Our current budget is $25 million dollars. We have already secured funding from reputable EA sources, such as the FTX Future Fund, Open Philanthropy, Longview Philanthropy's Media Engagement arm, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and real estate mogul with political and reality TV experience Donald Trump. However, 25 million is only enough money to tide us over for season 1 (36 episodes). As we (the producers) believe strongly in patient longtermism, we would ideally like to run for 3 quadrillion seasons. Thus, we have extremely large room for more funding, which we do not expect to fill any time soon, making us the premier community building EA megaproject. Do you plan to seek additional sources of funding? Yes, we believe in being self-financing as quickly as possible, so we plan to mint an NFT of every episode. What is the expected impact of this project? We think the expected impact of the project is so high it is literally incalculable. If we're forced to put numbers on this, we think we can get at least 10 million viewers, and conservatively 1% of those people (1 billion viewers) will counterfactually become EAs. This will be the largest and most successful community building megaproject EA has ever seen, and even if our impact calculation is substantially off (say by 25%), 750 million highly engaged EAs is still an impressive number. In addition to the community building aspect, we also think that the direct impact of having 36 EAs do highly impactful projects can be quite high, and having them all continuously rate each other can help solve the vetting bottleneck in EA. Further, we think the NFTs funding schema should quickly become self-financing, meaning that this project will pay for itself in no time (less than 3 geological eons in our techno-economic analysis). How does this project fair in terms of importance, neglectedness, and tractability? Importance In addition to becoming a future cultural milestone (incalculable value), we also think this project has very high community building benefits, as well as direct impact. Neglectedness To the best of our knowledge, no other impact-oriented reality TV show in the Carribean exists, suggesting high neglectedness. Tractability We're very sure of the tractability of this project, having read skimmed multiple blog posts on how to run reality TV shows. How will you make sure the TV show is fun to watch? We think watching people doing high-impact altruistic activities in front of their computers is high utility (and thus fun) enou...

Welcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Announcing Impact Island: A New EA Reality TV Show, published by Linch on April 1, 2022 on LessWrong. Impact Island is the hip new reality TV show that all of your cool, chic, and longtermist impact-oriented friends would love to binge watch. Think "Survivor" meets "Shark Tank" meets "Open Philanthropy." Premise The premise is simple:36 young humble aspiring effective altruists are invited to a private Caribbean Island. Each aspiring EA is expected to do high-impact projects during their stay here. They will also gossip and continuously publicly rate each other's projects, impact, and likability. Every week, an anonymous team of grantmakers rank all participants, and whoever accomplished the least morally impactful work that week will be kicked off the island. At the end of the season (36 episodes), the single remaining most impactful participant will be given 10 million dollars of seed funding for their new org. How will you select participants? Participants will be chosen via a formal selection process combining past track records, good looks, EA promisingness, movie chemistry, reference letters, and the coherent extrapolated gut feels of leading EA grantmakers. Of course, all participants are expected to be polyamorous. How much is this project? Do you need more funding? Our current budget is $25 million dollars. We have already secured funding from reputable EA sources, such as the FTX Future Fund, Open Philanthropy, Longview Philanthropy's Media Engagement arm, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and real estate mogul with political and reality TV experience Donald Trump. However, 25 million is only enough money to tide us over for season 1 (36 episodes). As we (the producers) believe strongly in patient longtermism, we would ideally like to run for 3 quadrillion seasons. Thus, we have extremely large room for more funding, which we do not expect to fill any time soon, making us the premier community building EA megaproject. Do you plan to seek additional sources of funding? Yes, we believe in being self-financing as quickly as possible, so we plan to mint an NFT of every episode. What is the expected impact of this project? We think the expected impact of the project is so high it is literally incalculable. If we're forced to put numbers on this, we think we can get at least 10 million viewers, and conservatively 1% of those people (1 billion viewers) will counterfactually become EAs. This will be the largest and most successful community building megaproject EA has ever seen, and even if our impact calculation is substantially off (say by 25%), 750 million highly engaged EAs is still an impressive number. In addition to the community building aspect, we also think that the direct impact of having 36 EAs do highly impactful projects can be quite high, and having them all continuously rate each other can help solve the vetting bottleneck in EA. Further, we think the NFTs funding schema should quickly become self-financing, meaning that this project will pay for itself in no time (less than 3 geological eons in our techno-economic analysis). How does this project fair in terms of importance, neglectedness, and tractability? Importance In addition to becoming a future cultural milestone (incalculable value), we also think this project has very high community building benefits, as well as direct impact. Neglectedness To the best of our knowledge, no other impact-oriented reality TV show in the Carribean exists, suggesting high neglectedness. Tractability We're very sure of the tractability of this project, having read skimmed multiple blog posts on how to run reality TV shows. How will you make sure the TV show is fun to watch? We think watching people doing high-impact altruistic activities in front of their computers is high utility (and thus fun) enough! But for discern...

Link to original articleWelcome to The Nonlinear Library, where we use Text-to-Speech software to convert the best writing from the Rationalist and EA communities into audio. This is: Announcing Impact Island: A New EA Reality TV Show, published by Linch on April 1, 2022 on LessWrong. Impact Island is the hip new reality TV show that all of your cool, chic, and longtermist impact-oriented friends would love to binge watch. Think "Survivor" meets "Shark Tank" meets "Open Philanthropy." Premise The premise is simple:36 young humble aspiring effective altruists are invited to a private Caribbean Island. Each aspiring EA is expected to do high-impact projects during their stay here. They will also gossip and continuously publicly rate each other's projects, impact, and likability. Every week, an anonymous team of grantmakers rank all participants, and whoever accomplished the least morally impactful work that week will be kicked off the island. At the end of the season (36 episodes), the single remaining most impactful participant will be given 10 million dollars of seed funding for their new org. How will you select participants? Participants will be chosen via a formal selection process combining past track records, good looks, EA promisingness, movie chemistry, reference letters, and the coherent extrapolated gut feels of leading EA grantmakers. Of course, all participants are expected to be polyamorous. How much is this project? Do you need more funding? Our current budget is $25 million dollars. We have already secured funding from reputable EA sources, such as the FTX Future Fund, Open Philanthropy, Longview Philanthropy's Media Engagement arm, actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and real estate mogul with political and reality TV experience Donald Trump. However, 25 million is only enough money to tide us over for season 1 (36 episodes). As we (the producers) believe strongly in patient longtermism, we would ideally like to run for 3 quadrillion seasons. Thus, we have extremely large room for more funding, which we do not expect to fill any time soon, making us the premier community building EA megaproject. Do you plan to seek additional sources of funding? Yes, we believe in being self-financing as quickly as possible, so we plan to mint an NFT of every episode. What is the expected impact of this project? We think the expected impact of the project is so high it is literally incalculable. If we're forced to put numbers on this, we think we can get at least 10 million viewers, and conservatively 1% of those people (1 billion viewers) will counterfactually become EAs. This will be the largest and most successful community building megaproject EA has ever seen, and even if our impact calculation is substantially off (say by 25%), 750 million highly engaged EAs is still an impressive number. In addition to the community building aspect, we also think that the direct impact of having 36 EAs do highly impactful projects can be quite high, and having them all continuously rate each other can help solve the vetting bottleneck in EA. Further, we think the NFTs funding schema should quickly become self-financing, meaning that this project will pay for itself in no time (less than 3 geological eons in our techno-economic analysis). How does this project fair in terms of importance, neglectedness, and tractability? Importance In addition to becoming a future cultural milestone (incalculable value), we also think this project has very high community building benefits, as well as direct impact. Neglectedness To the best of our knowledge, no other impact-oriented reality TV show in the Carribean exists, suggesting high neglectedness. Tractability We're very sure of the tractability of this project, having read skimmed multiple blog posts on how to run reality TV shows. How will you make sure the TV show is fun to watch? We think watching people doing high-impact altruistic activities in front of their computers is high utility (and thus fun) enough! But for discern...

Workplace Violence: The healthcare industry has risen to 10.4 per 10,000 workers since 2018 (AACN, 2021). Join me for a conversation with Registered Nurse, Brittany DiNatale about the violence against healthcare workers and understanding the issues surrounding this growing problem in the healthcare profession. Brittany defines workplace violence, steps to combat workplace violence including legislation, and where we go from here. We discuss the UTHSC CON's Management of Aggressive Patient Situations (MAPS) program to help give healthcare providers the tools needed to de-escalate potentially dangerous situations. More about Brittany DiNatale, BSN, RN:Britt DiNatale enjoys wearing many hats and has tried on several styles and colors over the years. Her largest identity is as a nurse, having worked in the ER for nearly a decade in the Washington, DC area. Prior to her nursing career, Britt wore the hat of a marketing and business development executive, supporting the explosive growth of a broadcast technology startup and traveling the world. Britt's quest for new skills and new challenges has most recently taken her to the American Nurses Association where she manages Project Firstline, a program empowering the healthcare workforce with core training to protect themselves, their family, their facility, and their community from infection threats.Another hat Britt enjoys wearing is as a Fellow in Health Policy and Media at the George Washington University School of Nursing's Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement. There she explores opportunities to use media to advance policy change around workplace violence. The thread running through all her recent work, projects, and writing is a passion to give the nursing workforce a voice, advocating for an improved work environment, and seeing nurses as change agents in needed healthcare transformation. You can find her at www.RNinDC.com or @RNinDC.When not sporting her professional hat collection, Britt wears that of a Mom to her wonderful daughter and has an old dusty musician hat she pulls out on rare occasions.Websites: https://thatshealthful.com/ https://www.aacn.org/blog/preventing-workplace-violence-in-healthcare https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/ https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/work-environment/end-nurse- abuse/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RNinDC/ https://www.facebook.com/SilentNoMoreFoundationInc/ Twitter: @nowhealthful, @Lisa_APRN, @UTHSCnursing, https://twitter.com/RNinDC Instagram: @thatshealthful, @lbeasley0412, @uthscnursing, https://www.instagram.com/ourvoicenurses/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/uthsc-college-of-nursing- https://www.linkedin.com/in/brittany-dinatale-6528736/ Hashtags: #love, #UTHSC, #Nursing, #AANP, #TNA, #NPsLead, #EndNurseAbuse#workplaceviolence, #nurse, #nursesCall to action: -Report, report, report-Use The Joint Commission standards as a starting point-Get involved in associations/campaignsThe “That's Healthful” podcast is hosted by Dr. Lisa Beasley, a Family Nurse Practitioner, and faculty in the College of Nursing at the University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Visit thatshealthful.com for more information or to hear prior episodes. Please follow @nowhealthful on Twitter and thatshealthful on Instagram. Like or comment on an episode wherever you listen or stream your favorite podcasts.Music for this episode is provided by local Memphis singer, musician, and songwriter – Devan Yanik. For more of Devan's music visit devanmusic.weebly.com.

In the 1950s, Soviet leader Nikita Khrushchev bemoaned that the United States wouldn't even sell buttons to the Soviet Union. "Buttons can hold up a soldier's trousers," he groused. Today, China is far more entangled with the United States than the Soviet Union was, and the relationship trades in far more than buttons. In a new series of dialogues, Carnegie Council is exploring the question: How should American institutions engage with China? The first event of the series examines the ethical questions that media outlets and journalists must grapple with when reporting on China. For more, please go to carnegiecouncil.org.

This episode is a recording of an event organized as part of the digital authoritarianism series supported by the US Embassy to Canada. This discussion features U.S. Consul General Ana Escrogima, David Kaye (clinical professor of law, University of California, and former UN Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and expression), Chris Walker (VP for Studies and Analysis, National Endowment for Democracy), Suzanne Nossel (Chief Executive Officer of PEN America), Ron Deibert (Director of the Citizen Lab at the Munk School, University of Toronto) and Inga Kristina Trauthig (Research Manager and Senior Research Fellow, Center for Media Engagement, University of Texas, and Research Fellow at the International Centre for the Study of Radicalisation).

TeamPeds Talks newest series, focused on Nurse Practitioner Leadership and Career Development, is brought to you by the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. This series of podcasts includes inspiring and thought-provoking conversations with expert leaders in pediatric health care with a focus on advancing career development and leading change. This series is hosted by Dr. Andrea Kline-Tilford, NAPNAP's Executive Board President. Andrea Kline-Tilford, PhD, CPNP-AC is an Acute Care Pediatric Nurse Practitioner with significant clinical experience in pediatric critical care and pediatric cardiac surgery. She is the NAPNAP Executive Board President and the Professional Issues Department Editor of the Journal of Pediatric Health Care. She is the co-editor of two books: Lippincott Certification Review: Pediatric Acute Care Nurse Practitioner and Cases in Pediatric Acute Care: Strengthening Clinical Decision Making. She has presented internationally on topics of pediatric acute care and pediatric advanced practice nursing, with many publications in these areas. She is an advocate for children and proud mother of two. This episode's guests is Dr. Ric Riciardi. Join us for this episode of TeamPeds Talks Podcasts for a conversation with NAPNAP Past-President and media expert, Dr. Ric Ricciardi. As experts in pediatrics and advocates for children, this episode will explore strategies for pediatric-focused nurse practitioners to use their trusted voice in health care to engage in the media. Tune in to hear tips on how to get started an how to prepare for media opportunities. Dr. Ric Riciardi s a Professor and Director of Strategic Partnerships for the Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement at The George Washington School of Nursing. Prior to joining George Washington, Dr. Ricciardi served as the Director, Division of Practice Improvement and Senior Advisor for Nursing at the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Dr. Ricciardi served on active duty in the US Army for 31 years. He is a past president of Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing and a past president of the National Association of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners. Dr. Ricciardi maintains a part-time clinical practice at Mercy Health Clinic serving underserved populations.

The “Joe Rogan” experience is off the cuff, unedited, and very often entirely off the rails. Alex Patterson of Media Matters says the podcast is “a bastion of toxic masculinity… that leads listeners further down rightwing rabbit holes,” and notes that Rogan's “dedicated listeners are mostly young men… listening to all three hours and taking in completely unfounded conspiracy theories without any of the fact-checking that would come for a more traditional journalistic enterprise.” Plus, Samuel Woolley, the author of The Reality Game: How the Next Wave of Technology Will Break the Truth and the director of the Propaganda Lab at the University of Austin's Center for Media Engagement, explains why “the right is a lot better than the left at leveraging the internet and leveraging both organic engagement and inorganic engagement to megaphone out their content,” including by using networked propaganda, where “what begins on social media as a quote unquote organic phenomenon, which is oftentimes not organic, then ends up on cable news, then back on social media and so on and so forth until it's really unclear where it came from.”  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anita Varma leads the Solidarity Journalism Initiative at the Center for Media Engagement. She is also a new assistant professor in the School of Journalism & Media at UT Austin, where her research and teaching focus on how journalists represent marginalized communities and how this reporting can improve. Anita's family immigrated from Bihar, India in 1978 and she grew up in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She is speaks with us about solidarity reporting with Afghanistan and beyond.

Dan Carroll, the director of Media Engagement at Dragon Con, discusses the in-person return of Dragon Con and new safety measures to help mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at the convention. Georgia Tech Professor Tim Lieuwen discusses Georgia Tech and Georgia Power's new partnership to test out a 1.4-megawatt microgrid in Tech Square to bring power to Midtown. Plus, Will Johnston and Kim Morrison of the MicroLife Institute discuss the new Cottages on Vaughan development in Clarkston.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Dick Tofel, was the founding general manager (and first employee) of ProPublica from 2007-2012, and has been its president since 2013. He has responsibility for all of ProPublica's non-journalism operations, including communications, legal, development, finance and budgeting, and human resources. During the period of Tofel's business leadership, ProPublica has won six Pulitzer Prizes, seven National Magazine Awards, five Peabody Awards, three Emmy Awards and nine George Polk Awards, among other honors. Also during this time, ProPublica has grown from an initial staff of just over 20 to more than 160, and raised more than $220 million from other than its founding funders. Tofel was formerly the assistant publisher of The Wall Street Journal, with responsibility for its international editions and U.S. special editions, and, earlier, an assistant managing editor of the paper, vice president, corporate communications for Dow Jones & Company, and an assistant general counsel of Dow Jones. Just prior to ProPublica, he served as vice president, general counsel and secretary of the Rockefeller Foundation, and earlier as president and chief operating officer of the International Freedom Center, a museum and cultural center that was planned for the World Trade Center site. He serves on the board/advisory board of CalMatters, The City, the Center for Media Engagement at the University of Texas, Austin, Outlier Media, Retro Report, the Shorenstein Center on Media, Politics and Public Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School and the Center for Media and Democracy in Israel. He is the author of “Not Shutting Up: A Year of Reflections on Journalism” (2020); “‘A Federal Offense of the Highest Order': The True Story of How the Joint Chiefs Spied on Nixon, And How He Covered It Up” (2019); “Speaking Truth in Power: Lessons for Our Sorry Politics from Our Inspiring History” (2018); “Home Run Revolution: Babe Ruth in His Time, 1919-1920” (2015); “Non-Profit Journalism: Issues Around Impact” (2013); “Why American Newspapers Gave Away the Future” (2012); “Eight Weeks in Washington, 1861: Abraham Lincoln and the Hazards of Transition” (2011); “Restless Genius: Barney Kilgore, The Wall Street Journal, and the Invention of Modern Journalism” (2009); “Sounding the Trumpet: The Making of John F. Kennedy's Inaugural Address” (2005); “Vanishing Point: The Disappearance of Judge Crater, and the New York He Left Behind” (2004); and “A Legend in the Making: The New York Yankees in 1939” (2002). Tofel is a graduate of Harvard College, Harvard Law School and the Harvard Kennedy School (masters in public policy). Don't forget to check out my book that inspired this podcast series, The Caring Economy: How to Win With Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR). --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/toby-usnik/support

The experts and media come together on #TheExpertsPodcast but there is a missing piece we talk about but rarely hear from. In this episode we hear from two representatives of the Media Engagement team at Media Stable, John Solvander and Emily Morgan. They are the bridge between experts and media. They provide the advice and support each expert needs to tell their story in the way the media and their audience wants to hear it. The media crave the trust, relationships and understanding on how to pitch a story that our Media Engagement team provide.  They want good streams of quality stories and experts. While many experts and spokespersons won't have access to a media engagement team, after listening to this podcast they might want to rethink that approach. Having someone that can go over your work with fresh eyes and an unbiased approach can make the all difference between your story making it or not. What are the challenges that experts have in a modern media cycle? What can you do to improve your chances of making it in the media? How important is it to have an editor and advisor when it comes to engaging media? What tips do you have to get your story told? These are some of the questions answered in this edition of The Experts Podcast.

Nursing Homes During COVID "There are published checklists for how to determine the quality of care a facility can deliver. But most of that's gone out the window because COVID has changed everything."  -Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN ____________________________________________________________________ As of February 2021, 35% of COVID-19 deaths in the United States have occurred among the nursing home population - and these deaths include residents and staff. For over a year now, family caregivers, volunteers, and/ or paid companions have not been allowed to enter nursing homes.  The pandemic highlighted many problems that already existed in our nation’s nursing homes, particularly related to staffing. Many facilities struggled with short-staffing prior to COVID - but COVID has amplified staffing shortages and residents are suffering; and some have died as a result.  Providing a paid Companion has always been one option for ensuring 1:1 care in a facility for your loved one. Although families do have to pay for this out-of-pocket, some facilities are still not allowing companions into the facility - over a year into the pandemic.  In this episode of This Is Getting Old: Moving Towards an Age-Friendly World, Kenya Beard,  Associate Provost for Social Mission and Academic Excellence at Chamberlain University, will share her experience of losing her Mom due to COVID while in a nursing facility. Part One of 'Nursing Homes During COVID'. It's difficult to lose someone you love while still dealing with the horrors and uncertainties of the COVID-19 pandemic. Kenya and her family went through then when their mom was infected with COVID during what was supposed to be a short-stay rehabilitation experience. Instead, she ended up dehydrated and hospitalized from her stay; and ultimately, died.  The Story Of Kenya's Mom: A Tale of How COVID Impacted Nursing Homes COVID took the whole world by surprise. We were not prepared, and it exposed a lot of leaks in the healthcare system and exaggerated other leaks that were already there.  The nursing home facility that Kenya's mom was in did not allow companions that the family was willing to pay for in order to get 1:1 care for their mother - they essentially tied their hands behind their backs.  It all started when Kenya's mom fractured her ankle. She had this injury treated and was ok for several years. However, she woke up one morning in early 2021 with horrific pain, crying. Kenya and her sister hesitated to bring her to the hospital because of the pandemic. But the pain was so excruciating that they were left with no other options and she was taken to the emergency room.  Unfortunately, from being in bed for so many days, Kenya's mom declined and deconditioned. Since her sister wasn't comfortable having a physical therapist come into the home (because she had a bubble that she wanted to protect and keep everyone else safe, too), they decided to allow their mom to go into a nursing home.  While in the nursing home, January this year, Kenya's mom tested positive for COVID. Kenya was very upset - because they assured her in the beginning that they had guidelines in place to protect individuals from getting COVID.  Here comes the sad part of the story, Kenya knew her mother needed assistance, and she felt that if the facility put her into isolation because of COVID, that would not get the care that she needed. So she asked the nursing home Administrator if they (the family) could hire a companion. The nursing homes’s Director of Nursing said, “Oh, I don't think we can. If you can find a facility for me that's doing it, let me know." "The nurse (in the hospital) held the phone for half an hour so we could see my mother. She never said, ‘I have to go. You guys have to wrap this up’ - she stayed with us on the phone all that time." —Kenya Beard, EdD, AGACNP-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN Kenya made phone calls over the weekend and asked several facilities about whether or not they allowed companions. She even reached out to the Department of Health (DOH) to verify the guidelines regarding companions for older adults in nursing homes. Although the DOH responded that they don't have some guidelines and it's up to the facility, they still refused to have a companion for Kenya's mom. Instead, they assured her that everything would be handled.  The next couple of days, Kenya received a call from the nursing home supervisor asking for permission to start an IV because her mother is dehydrated. When she got off the phone, Kenya called the Department of Health and filed a complaint. A few days later, they received a call that the facility was going to have to send her mom to the emergency room. Her sodium had come back at 167 and her mental status had declined.  Three days later, Kenya's mom died. Part Two of 'Nursing Homes During COVID'. Nursing Homes During COVID: Where Do They Need Help? The pandemic has put further pressure on the primarily frail nursing home facilities, which have long struggled with staff turnover, persistent personnel shortages, and elevated burnout. To safeguard nursing home residents from the pandemic's long-term effects, we must first consider how COVID-19 has impacted employees' day-to-day jobs and the areas where they need help.   Staffing Issues   While the effect of COVID-19 on older adults has received a lot of coverage, there has been even less reflection on how the pandemic has affected long-term care workers' careers and responsibilities. Short-staffed facilities resulted in poor resident outcomes, even death. COVID has put such stress on the staff. Even people that have worked on a long-term care corporation for 30 years are like, “I'm out of here. I can't do it anymore.”    Transparency For Allowing  Companions   Guidelines for allowing companions for older adults in nursing homes has not been required to be transparent for older adults and their  families during the COVID outbreak. Who suffers the most with these decisions to prohibit companions? The older adults.   State To State Variation On Guidelines And Protocols   Nursing home administrators have spoken about the difficulties in handling variations  in implementing COVID health safety protocols on top of adhering to the regulated rules and guidelines. Many administrators complained that policies from state authorities were ambiguous and inconsistent at times.  "If you are a skilled nursing facility, you are required to have one registered nurse on duty, 24/7."  —Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN   Corporation To Corporation Variation   Corporations primarily own nursing homes, and while they have to follow federal and state guidelines, the important thing to know is how each individual facility is implementing policies and procedures related to companions and visitation.    Individual Leadership Within A Nursing Home   Nursing home administrators and directors of nursing have been faced with incredibly trying times for the nursing home industry.  They have had to be flexible and try to balance the priorities of families, residents, and all the layers of regulation (federal, state, corporate office). Some individual leadership decisions have resulted in adverse patient care outcomes.  What To Learn From The Nursing Home During COVID Experience? COVID has taught us many lessons. The most important of which is to cherish the ones we loved more than anything else. COVID won't be the last pandemic or infectious disease that we're going to have to deal with in this country. So what lessons should we learn so the same situations won't happen again?  Know Your Rights, Know The Rules  The number one thing people need to know before they put a loved one in a facility is you have the right to ask if you can have a companion. Put your loved one in a facility that allows for companions if you cannot be there.  The pandemic has been going on for 14 months - it’s time to create better road maps for taking care of our older, most vulnerable loved ones. Now; and in the future. About Kenya V. Beard, EdD, AGACNP-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN: Kenya V. Beard, EdD, AGACNP-BC, CNE, ANEF, FAAN, is the Associate Provost for Social Mission and Academic Excellence at Chamberlain University. As a 2012 Macy Faculty Scholar, she propagated research and best practices that advanced the needle on diversity, inclusion, and health equity. She supported schools in the development of a multicultural curriculum that empowers all learners. In her former role as Senior Fellow at the Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement at George Washington University School of Nursing, she wrote blogs and co-produced health care disparity segments for the Center's radio program, HealthCetera, on WBAI-FM for an audience of over 400,000 diverse listeners. Her webinars, blogs, workshops, research, and publications speak to the critical need for authentic race-related discourse. About Melissa Batchelor, PhD, RN, FNP-BC, FGSA, FAAN: I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing ('96) and Master of Science in Nursing ('00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I genuinely enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home, and office visits), then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my Ph.D. in Nursing and a post-master's Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing ('11). I then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing faculty in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor. I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health, and Humanities. Please find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

Learn the simple (and very often overlooked) things that you need to consider when engaging with the media. Key things covered include: The key considerations for media engagement How to ensure the time you spend on media engagement is focused and has a high chance of success Presenting this session is Vaughan Andrewartha. Vaughan is a consultant at Chilli Communication which provides communications support to professional services businesses. Prior to this he was CEO of Votive Communications an agency specialising in strategic counselling for UK and international clients serving providers in the financial services, legal, insurance, technology, property, pensions and mortgage sectors. Before this he was a board director at top City PR firm Citigate Dewe Rogerson.

This week we’re joined by Talia Stroud, Director of the Center for Media Engagement at The University of Texas at Austin, and Eli Pariser, formerly of Upworthy and MoveOn and author of The Filter Bubble, to talk about their latest project, Civic Signals/New Public. After several rounds of conversation on “what’s wrong with social media and how can we fix it?” Talia and Eli started Civic Signals to try to fill the gap between necessary critiques of our current online spaces and creating digital environments that we want to inhabit. By looking across disciplines and off-line equivalents to our online spaces, they are working to create a community to collectively build an evolving design framework for online public spaces. Eli and Talia take us through their approach, methods, and findings so far – and how they’ve doubled down on this work in the pandemic. Finally, we go on a deep dive of the first of the four essential “building blocks” they’ve found that make digital spaces work for people across multiple lived experiences: Welcome.A full transcript of this episode will be available on the episode page soon.Here are some of the references from this episode, for those who want to dig a little deeper:Wile. E. Coyote (Looney Tunes)Contrasting figures in Urban Planning:Robert MosesJane JacobsCivic Signals’ evolving New Public FrameworkSome examples of clearly-articulated online community norms/terms of service:WikipediaArchive of Our OwnEarly thinking on establishing norms in online spaces: Julian Dibbell - A Rape in CyberspaceA Pattern Language (1977 - “the intimacy gradient”)A hyper-local online community: Front Porch Forum (Vermont)Habermas – The Structural Transformation of the Public SphereMore on Civic Signals:New Public Festival, Jan 12-14, 2021Learn more about the New Public community, subscribe to newsletterMaslow’s hierarchy of needsThe Social Dilemma (documentary)Antitrust law and the “Ma Bell” breakupRe-imagining Public Broadcasting - Newton MinowBoy Scouts Radio communityEarlier online community - The WellCheck out these previous episodes we mentioned:Episode 75: Play as a Precursor to Participation, with Reanne Estrada and Benjamin StokesEpisode 45: “Radicalized” with Cory DoctorowEpisode 56: Exploring Virtual Communities with Howard Rheingold and Patricia G. LangeShare your thoughts via Twitter with Henry, Colin and the How Do You Like It So Far? account! You can also email us at howdoyoulikeitsofarpodcast@gmail.com.Music:“In Time” by Dylan Emmett and “Spaceship” by Lesion X.––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––In Time (Instrumental) by Dylan Emmet  https://soundcloud.com/dylanemmetSpaceship by Lesion X https://soundcloud.com/lesionxbeatsCreative Commons — Attribution 3.0 Unported — CC BY 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/in-time-instrumentalFree Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/lesion-x-spaceshipMusic promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/AzYoVrMLa1Q––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

Interviews with https://ssw.uconn.edu/person/caitlin-elsaesser-phd/ (Caitlin Elsaesser), a clinical social worker and researcher at the University of Connecticut who studies the connections between youth violence and social media and https://www.usna.edu/CyberCenter/People/Biographies/Kosseffbio.php (Jeff Kosseff), a professor of cybersecurity law in the United States Naval Academy's Cyber Science Department and author of the book The Twenty-Six Words That Created the Internet- A history of Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act. Also featuring Bryan Jones, cofounder of Tech Policy Press, and Romi Geller, Tech Policy Press fellow and a research assistant at the Center for Media Engagement at UT Austin. Hosted by Justin Hendrix. Visit https://techpolicy.press/ (Tech Policy Press) and follow us on https://twitter.com/techpolicypress (Twitter) for more.

In this episode, Pam Caputo, Associate VP of Media & Engagement at Precisioneffect, the nation's only health care advertising agency dedicated to working with companies seeking to change the standard of care. Pam discusses how her company's understanding of the audience's behavior and perspective helps them create media that drives behavior change. She shares her thoughts on behavioral mapping, measuring results, leveraging digital technology in the healthcare and pharmaceutical space, evidence-based healthcare marketing, and more. Find out how you can make an impact with precisioneffect. This is one great conversation you don’t want to miss! Please tune in for my full interview with Pam Caputo! Click this link to the show notes, transcript, and resources: outcomesrocket.health

Are we winning the war on COVID? What of the wounded who have survived the illness but are dealing with lasting impacts? This week we're exploring the other effects of COVID-19, as well as vaccinations and masks, nursing, healthcare, and the pandemic, with Dr. Diana J. Mason, RN, FAAN. This week's episode features Diana J. Mason, Senior Policy Service Professor for the Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement at George Washington University School of Nursing. Nurse, Journalist, Writer, Consultant, she is Professor Emerita and Co-Director of the Center for Health, Media, and Policy at Hunter College, City University of New York, where she was the inaugural Rudin Professor of Nursing until 2016. Dr. Mason is the immediate past president of the American Academy of Nursing, former editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Nursing, and co-producer and moderator of a weekly radio program on health care issues since 1985. She is the lead editor of the award-winning book, Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care, now in its 8th edition and the author of over 200 publications. Her scholarship focuses on health policy and what can be learned from nurse-designed models of care.

On today's episode, Andrew talks with Talia Stroud, co-director of Civic Signals, about rebuilding and re-stimulating public digital spaces -- and whether it's possible to make digital spaces feel like community or civic initiatives. Talia Stroud is a Professor in the Department of Communication Studies and the School of Journalism, as well as the founding and current Director of the Center for Media Engagement in the Moody College of Communication at The University of Texas at Austin. The Center for Media Engagement examines commercially viable and democratically beneficial ways of improving media. Stroud’s research has received numerous national and international awards, including the International Communication Association (ICA)'s prestigious Outstanding Book Award in 2012 for her book Niche News: The Politics of News Choice, the inaugural Public Engagement Award from the Journalism Studies Division of the ICA in 2019, and the 2016 Bill Eadie Distinguished Award for a Scholarly Article and 2011 Michael Pfau Outstanding Article Award from the National Communication Association. Stroud serves on the editorial boards of seven academic journals and the advisory boards of SciLine, a part of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and the Social Science Research Council’s Media & Democracy Initiative. Her research has appeared in Journal of Communication, Journalism, Political Communication, Public Opinion Quarterly, Journal of Computer-Mediated Communication, and New Media & Society. Stroud twice received the Outstanding Faculty Member Award from the Communication Studies Graduate Community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We take a slightly different direction with the podcast this week by not interviewing an expert or a media professional but instead possibly Australia's leading media expert in John Solvander. New Zealand will likely try to claim him like they try to claim pavlova, Russell Crowe and Split Enz but that accent still squirreled away is a dead giveaway. John Solvander is the Director of Media Engagement, an owner of Media Stable and what Nic Hayes refers to as the engine behind the success of the business. In fact his exact words to many of the experts as they are onboarding with Media Stable “If Media Stable was an orchestra then John would be the conductor”. We kind of had to just throw this on John to do the podcast and not let him think about it too much. Many media that have worked with John will know its never about him. It's about the story and the audience.  He has worked in media for 25 years, and only about 90 minutes of that would've been 'on-air'.  He is a behind-the-scenes professional, offering support, guidance and mentoring to our experts.  He has crossed paths with a lot of media personnel along the journey. While it might seem a little self-indulgent from a Media Stable's perspective to put John Solvander up to chat on The Experts Podcast I can assure you the true value is yours. What this man doesn't know about media isn't worth knowing and his commitment to his craft is exemplary. John is one of the greatest assets of Media Stable we just thought it was worth your while to know a little about his back story. Enjoy!

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Nurses Representation in the Media  “Nursing, as a profession, has been the most trusted profession by the American public for 18 years in a row.” —  Melissa Batchelor   In this episode, we talked about the representation of nurses in health news media. Historically, nursing has been underrepresented, but in the midst of the coronavirus crisis, we are speaking up and speaking out more than ever. Our guest for this episode is Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN. Dr. Mason is the Senior Policy Service Professor at the Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement, The George Washington University School of Nursing, and Professor Emerita at Hunter College, where she held the Rudin Endowed Chair and founded the Center for Health, Media & Policy  She is a past President of the American Academy of Nursing,  Former editor-in-chief of the American Journal of Nursing,  and has been the producer and moderator of a community radio program on health and health policy since 1985.  Dr. Mason has served as the only health professional on the National Advisory Committee for Kaiser Health News since its inception in 2009.  She is the lead editor of the book, Policy and Politics in Nursing and Health Care (recently releasing the 8th edition) and blogs on policy for HealthCetera and JAMA News Forum. She was the principal investigator on a replication of the 1998 Woodhull Study on Nurses and the Media published in 2018 in the Journal of Nursing Scholarship and an additional analysis of journalists' experiences with using nurses as sources in health news stories, including on policy, published in the American Journal of Nursing. Her other research has focused on nurse practitioners' engagement with managed care organizations.    She is the recipient of numerous awards for policy, leadership, dissemination of science, writing, education, public health, media, and advocacy.  Dr. Mason received a BSN from West Virginia University, MSN from St. Louis University, and PhD from New York University; and holds an honorary doctorate of science from West Virginia University and an honorary doctorate of humane letters from Long Island University. Part One of WoodHull Study: Nurses and the Media  The release of the Woodhull study 20 years ago was the first realization that the media doesn't seek nurses as sources for health news stories compared to other professions. In fact, at that time, only 4% of health news stories in leading newspapers used nurses as their source. Nursing’s voice provides a unique perspective in the healthcare arena, yet is missing from the national dialogue. The study was replicated recently, and the result was still abysmal. Nothing had changed, in fact, only 2% of health news stories used nurses as their source. In fact, a significant topic at the time the study was replicated was the Affordable Care Act, and nurses were not used as sources for this health policy topic. Some Reasons Why Nurses Aren’t Used in Health News Media Bias The original and updated Woodhull studies were qualitative studies conducted using ten health journals. Findings revealed that there are real biases about nurses, and women in general, that deter journalists from using nurses as sources. For example, if a journalist wanted to interview a nurse for a non-nursing story, they reported having to justify this choice to their editors; and the response was that editors typically wanted a “rock star physician” rather than a “rock star nurse” as the expert.  Invisible Another reason why nurses are not commonly heard in the media is that journalists do not know how to find us. Most hospital websites will prominently list physician providers but finding a nurse practitioner takes a little more digging – and staff nurses are not listed at all. Nurses in leadership roles or in academia are easier to find, but to journalists, this process is unclear and can take up too much time when up against a tight deadline. Gatekeepers Another factor is that when a university or a hospital is contacted seeking an “expert” on a given topic, some public relations gatekeepers would be more likely to recommend a physician over a nurse.  Lack of Media Training and Experience Many nurses do not have a background in media training, or the experience needed to build confidence to own our expertise.  Nurses Don’t Actively Pursue Journalists Most nurses aren’t naturally inclined to reach out to journalists. Nurses aren’t actively sending press releases about the critical study they just completed, and are not writing as many OpEds, editorials, or letters to the editor.    The good news is, we can fix this! “As nurses, we have perspectives on things that nobody else has.” - Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN  Prior to #COVID19, nurses were often seen as someone quiet and more behind-the-scenes. But it's time that we stop taking on that moniker. We have deep expertise, and we know things that other people are not aware of.  Dr. Mason points out, “Who else is with the patient 24/7? Who else knows about the biological, psychological, emotional, social, and even spiritual state of a patient? Who knows better about the challenges of cutting a hospital budget?” These are reasons journalists should seek out a nurse and nursing’s voice for health news stories. Part Two of WoodHull Study: Nurses and the Media  Why nurses may not comment in public forums One of the problems is that nurses are reluctant to speak out for fear of losing their job. We should all know what our specific employer policies are in using social media, but ensuring these policies are current and appropriate also needs to be considered. We also recommend that the Chief Nursing Officers look for opportunities where nurses can speak to journalists and the public about what they are seeing and doing.  “It is not about sensationalism, but it's about getting information out to the public.” - Diana J. Mason, PhD, RN, FAAN  Another reason nurses may not speak up is the fear of being criticized. People can be critical; but that may be something anyone has to face when you decide to use your voice.  Nurses need to recognize themselves as thought leaders and know what their unique contribution is.    Our edge is that we know how to talk to the public. Nurses provide patient education every day, so we are good at breaking information down and tailoring that education to the person that we are talking to.  So how can you prepare yourself if you wish to work with the media?  Nurses need to seek out media training if they are not comfortable talking with journalists. Media training can give you skills you need to better manage an interview.  If you have a public relations officer, work with them, and share your expertise. Let them know your key messages, and they can probably get in touch with people who would be interested in showing your perspective.   About Melissa Batchelor PhD I earned my Bachelor of Science in Nursing (‘96) and Master of Science in Nursing (‘00) as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) from the University of North Carolina Wilmington (UNCW) School of Nursing (SON). I truly enjoy working with the complex medical needs of older adults. I worked full-time for five years as FNP in geriatric primary care across many long-term care settings (skilled nursing homes, assisted living, home and office visits) then transitioned into academic nursing in 2005, joining the faculty at UNCW SON as a lecturer. I obtained my PhD in Nursing and a post-Master’s Certificate in Nursing Education from the Medical University of South Carolina College of Nursing (’11) and then joined the faculty at Duke University School of Nursing as an Assistant Professor. My family moved to northern Virginia in 2015 and led to me joining the faculty at George Washington University (GW) School of Nursing in 2018 as a (tenured) Associate Professor where I am also the Director of the GW Center for Aging, Health and Humanities. Find out more about her work at https://melissabphd.com/.

In another of our bonus episodes recorded at EthCC in Paris, we caught up with Jason Goldberg, CEO and Founder of Pepo and Ost, and James Dyer, Co-founder and Head of Product at Decrypt. At the time of recording Decrypt were about to announce they were launching their own token that rewards audience engagement, built on Ost technology. We chatted to Jason and James about this relationship, the problems solved by these monetization models, the link between Pepo and Decrypt tokens, and DeFi, and what the future holds for media and tokens.Topics covered in this episode:Background of Jason and JamesDecrypt's affiiation with ConsenSysThe issues and problems being solved with the respective monetization modelsThe levers Pepo are using to ensure users trust the platform and promote growth in the ecosystemThe reasons Decrypt chose Ost to build their platform onThe different components of the Ost toolkit and how these are leveragedThe technology involved with getting tokens to sponsor a 'season'How Pepo and Decrypt market themselvesThe bridges between Pepo and Decrypt tokens, and DeFiHow good UX standards of the wallet are reached, in particular the recovery wallet featureOvercoming the challenges of civil attacks and malicious actsThe future of media and tokens and what the new models look likeEpisode links: PepoOstDecryptOst Powers Decrypt Token for Media EngagementPepo TwitterOst TwitterDecrypt TwitterThis episode is hosted by Sebastien Couture.

When you’re with your kids and engaging media together, why not use the things you see and hear as an opportunity to offer biblical correctives to the messages the media gets wrong? Here are three categories of messages to look for and answer with biblical truth. First, there are the ideologies. This is the stuff of worldview formation. In today’s world the message is one that convincingly tells us that our highest and most noble goal in life is to be true to yourself. Second, there are the messages about identity. We now choose to be self-defined rather than Creator-defined. Today, we develop our identities based on what we choose rather than on the givenness of our God-made humanity. We believe we can find rest in who we choose to be rather than in who we are as image-bearers in Christ. Third, there is the pressure to fabricate, curate, and promote our image that is seen by the world. This pressure wrongly convinces kids that “I am what I look like. . . and what people think of me.”

In this episode of the Power 3.0 podcast, featured guest Samuel Woolley discusses how human psychology helps drive individuals to share, consume, and believe disinformation, how these processes are already impacting politics globally, and how emerging technologies might exacerbate the challenge. Samuel Woolley is an assistant professor at UT-Austin’s Moody College of Communication and program director of disinformation research at the Center for Media Engagement at UT. Christopher Walker, NED vice president for studies and analysis, and Shanthi Kalathil, senior director of NED’s International Forum for Democratic Studies, cohost the conversation. For more on this topic, read Samuel Woolley and co-author Katie Joseff's working paper, "Demand for Deceit: How the Way We Think Drives Disinformation." The views expressed in this podcast represent the opinions and analysis of the participants and do not necessarily reflect those of the National Endowment for Democracy or its staff.  

Welcome and a huge thank you to our newest Radio Labyrinth Patrons - Sign up today and reap the rewards!  https://www.patreon.com/Timandrews This week we preview DragonCon 2019 with Dragon Con Director of Media Engagement, Dan Carroll. We rundown the big name guests, TV shows & films reprensented, and more. Plus, our staff picks & what we're watching. Check out the site! www.dragoncon.org/ Get your own DragonCon Membership (Weekend / Single Day) https://www.dragoncon.org/about/membership-info/ Tim interviews legendary actor, George Takei, starring in the upcoming second season of AMC's hit show, 'The Terror: Infamy'. [Set during World War II, The Terror:Infamy centers on a series of bizarre deaths that haunt a Japanese-American community and a young man’s journey to understand and combat the malevolent entity responsible.] https://www.amc.com/shows/the-terror #DragonCon #GeorgeTakei #TheTerror #StarTrek #Atlanta #Gotham #iZombie #DrWho #TheWalkingDead #Supernatural #TheExpanse #TheOrville #TheWire  We love our sponsors! Atlanta Pizza & Gyro http://www.atlantapizzagyro.com/ https://www.facebook.com/atlpizza/

This week Mark interviews Yamni Nigam, Professor of Biomedical Sciences, and Clare Lehane, Impact Support Officer, at Swansea University, about how Yamni got her research on maggot therapy for wounds featured in four episodes of the popular UK soap Casualty, watched by 4.5 million people every week. They have commissioned a polling company to do a before and after evaluation of the impact the episodes have on people’s perceptions of maggot therapy. Yamni’s story shows how curiosity-driven​ research can lead to impact, and how applying that same curiosity to impact can lead to powerful evidence of benefits to the people she has sought to help.​

This week Mark discusses three ways you can evidence impacts arising from media coverage of your research, with a particular focus on understanding the significance of the benefits, rather than just focusing on measurements of reach.

Changes in media have drastically impacted the way we live and do ministry in the 21st century. Digital technologies have enabled news and ideas from all areas of society to spread, allowing the increasing globalisation and democratisation of public discourse. It is increasingly essential for Christian leaders to not only be aware of recent developments and the impact of media messaging, but also to intentionally engage with the media as part of their witness for Christ. - - - - - Produsert av Forum of Christian Leaders og gjengis med tillatelse. Se videoen av seminaret her: http://foclonline.org/short-talk/mission-3d-key-media-engagement

We know it's true.  We all think thoughts sometimes that we are ashamed of and are happy that no one else knows them.  But we also have those thoughts that we are unaware of that shape and color how we view the world and other people.  These thoughts can be biased based on geographical location, race, religion, gender orientation and so much more. In this very real show with Dr. Kenya Beard I take a moment to share some of my own story about bias in healthcare and how it has made me feel.  Listen until the very end to get the bonus story!! Let me take a moment to share about our guest. Dr. Kenya Beard, EdD, AGACNP-BC, NP-C, CNE, ANEF is a 2012 Macy Faculty Scholar and the Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences at Nassau Community College. Dr. Beard is a Faculty Scholar for the Harvard Macy Institute Program for Educators in Health Professions and shares her expertise on creating environments that propel discourse on race and implicit bias. As a former Senior Fellow at the Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement at George Washington University School of Nursing, she wrote blogs and co-produced healthcare disparity segments for the Center’s radio program, HealthCetera, on WBAI-FM for an audience of over 400,000 diverse listeners.  Her publications speak to the complexity of diversity and critical ways to advance health equity. She recently helped co-create the Josiah Macy Foundation’s 2018 ground-breaking document Improving the Environment for Learning in the Health Professions. In this episode you will learn: How to recognize your biases and align your actions better with your values and beliefs How to stop shaming and stigmatizing and rather empower and engage your clients/patients on the path of health and well-being What emotional intelligence does to help create diverse and inclusive environments How to model inclusion in teaching and learning spaces so that students can integrate inclusive practices To Reach Dr. Beard: For more information about Dr. Beard you can reach her at Kenya.Beard@ncc.edu To Reach Nikki: You can reach me at my website: www.transformnursing.com or my email transformnursing@gmail.com.  My information is listed in the show notes.   If you’re looking for more direction for health equity in your organization, if you want to have better rapport with patients and be positioned to empower them then please check out my free masterclass "Leadership Practices for Nurses Who Want to Make a Social Impact" at transformnursing.com/masterclass. Listen in on a podcast or download one of my free featured resources all available at my website: transformnursing.com I absolutely love learning about fresh topics so please share those with me and if you email me your testimonial or response I will share it on the next show. Thanks for joining!! Nikki

In this episode of the Heart podcast, Digital Media Editor Dr James Rudd is joined by Greg Jones, the media manager at The British Heart Foundation, the largest independent funder of cardiovascular research in the UK. They discuss why it's important and beneficial to engage both with the public and the media if you are doing cardiovascular research. If you enjoy the show, please leave us a podcast review at https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/heart-podcast/id445358212?mt=2 Link to published paper: https://www.bhf.org.uk/research

In this episode, public health nurse and health reporter Barbara Glickstein discusses the importance of the nurse voice with interviewer Giselle Gerardi. Ms. Glickstein discusses the economic, professional and social implications of speaking up as nurses and being heard through the media. Barbara provides advice to help nurses become engaged and be heard, while sharing her perspectives and experiences. Barbara Glickstein is the Director of Communication, Media Projects at the Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement at George Washington University School of Nursing. She is a nurse consultant to Carolyn Jones Productions and worked on the feature-length documentaries, The American Nurse and Defining Hope, and the multimedia project, Dying in America.Giselle Gerardi is a full-time Clinical Assistant Professor at Stony Brook University in Stony Brook, New York. She holds a faculty position in the Applied Health Informatics Masters program, and is an Adjunct Clinical Instructor in the School of Nursing in the Stony Brook BSN program. Giselle's clinical experience focuses in Maternal-Child Health and she has a wide array of experience working with antepartum, intrapartum and postpartum women both in community and acute settings. Giselle is a co-private investigator in a project funded by the National Network of Libraries of Medicine. This project aims to help connect older adults with technology to improve their ability to access health information. She is a Jonas Health Policy Scholar for 2018-2020 and is currently working on her PhD in Nursing Science at the City University of New York at the Graduate Center.© Jannetti Publications, Inc.All rights reserved. No portion of this podcast may be used without written permission.For archived episodes of this podcast and to learn more about Nursing Economic$, visit the journal’s website at http://www.nursingeconomics.netVoiceover intro/outro by:Carol Fordhttps://www.carolmford.com/Music selection:Scott_Holmes — "Think Big"http://www.scottholmesmusic.com

On our latest podcast, Andy Langer talks problem-solving, happiness and Texas' unique role in the tech world with the uber-influential investor/podcaster/motivator Tim Ferriss.

Dr Diana Mason, co-director of a new Center for Health Policy and Media Engagement at George Washington University School of Nursing and former president of the American Academy of Nursing, on the role nurses can play in shaping policy and health services.

In this week's episode of Media Voices, we speak to Refinery29's Jacqui Kavanagh about that brand's success in Europe since it launched in 2015, about what authenticity means to brands and audiences, and why experiential is a growth industry. In the news round-up, the gang discuss the Guardian's return to black, some unfortunate closures at news sites we've long admired, and whether Facebook's plan to have The People judge the trustworthiness of news outlets is a good idea (no, but what's the alternative?) We're reading: - 'The Chicago News Landscape' via the Centre for Media Engagement: https://mediaengagement.org/research/chicago-news-landscape/ - 'How one woman built an award-winning news outlet from her dining room table' via Nieman Lab: http://www.niemanlab.org/2018/01/we-stepped-in-and-started-doing-it-how-one-woman-built-an-award-winning-news-outlet-from-her-dining-room-table/ - ''Time well spent’ is shaping up to be tech’s next big debate’ via The Verge: https://www.theverge.com/2018/1/17/16903844/time-well-spent-facebook-tristan-harris-mark-zuckerberg

August 8, 2017 - Episode 101 features Lindsay Listanski, Senior Manager Media Engagement at Coldwell Banker. Lindsay has progressed rapidly down the path to a leadership position for one of the largest worldwide real estate brands.  In this episode, we learn how Lindsay took her marketing degree, combined with real world success with social media marketing, and parlayed it into an incredible opportunity and career. Lindsay will also share the importance of video in the real estate industry, something Coldwell Banker has adopted to rave reviews. Thanks again to the Inman community for connecting me with another star in the industry.

Clio Award Winning 35-year-plus advertising creative, renowned Canadian voice actor, and one of the greatest creative minds the industry in Canada has ever produced - Renaud Timson takes time to stop by the Den for a scotch-fuelled, in-depth, and rousing discussion on his story, the advertising profession, the state of advertising today, engaging audiences through compelling stories via digital media, and his exciting world travels. Renaud is a very good friend of Chris's and we're excited he is helping bridge the Christmas gap with some good cheer. Chris also learned from this episode - taste the scotch - don't shoot it - to avoid the unpleasant morning hangover.

Lindsay Listanski, Senior Manager of Media Engagement for Coldwell Banker, joins the Social Pros Podcast to share her approach to using social video and how it can motivate a business team of 80,000 to success. Special thanks to our sponsors: Salesforce Marketing Clo [...]