Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Breen

Listen back to Friday February 28th 2025's edition of Across The Line as Paul Carroll looks ahead to the weekend of sport in Tipperary. On this week's show: - Olympic bronze medalist Daire Lynch talks about life post the Olympics - Conor O'Dwyer looks ahead to Tipperary vs Limerick in the National Football League - Stephen Maher of Thurles CBS and Clonmel High School's management team of Paddy O'Gorman and Tipp senior hurler Michael Breen preview their respective All-Ireland schools hurling semi-finals - Tipp LGFA PRO Martin Grey looks ahead to Tipperary vs Westmeath - Gary Culbert previews a massive game in the NT&DL Premier Division - Barry Drake previews the weekend's greyhound racing action

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) is calling for the creation of a free, state-run database to help second-hand car buyers access vital vehicle history information. In a newly launched report, the consumer watchdog aims to "close the knowledge gap" by providing details such as mileage readings, write-off status, past accidents, and safety recalls. Currently, much of this data is either unavailable or only accessible for a fee from commercial providers. The CCPC argues that greater transparency would protect consumers and improve road safety by reducing the number of dangerous or misrepresented vehicles on Irish roads. To find out more, Alan Morrissey was joined by Derek Considine, of Derek Considine Car Sales Ltd in Miltown Malbay and Michael Breen, of N18 Autos in Newmarket-on-Fergus. Photo (C): Erik Mclean from Pexels via Canva

Deacon Russ Millspaugh was ordained a permanent deacon for the Diocese of Orange in 2017.  He is assigned to San Antonio Parish in Anaheim Hills.  He married wife Jody in 1985; they have four children.  Deacon Russ has been involved in Boy Scouts, Fiesta, Youth Ministry, Cursillo and TMIY Men's Group.  He and Jody are now leading Marriage Formation for engaged couples and Marriage Enrichment for married couples.  Their guests Michael Breen and Steve Lovison talk about promoting Eucharistic revival in the diocese.Called To Serve airs live weekdays at 2:00pm and Mondays at 5:00pm Pacific Time go to spiritfilledevents.com website or download our Spirit Filled Radio App for Android or Apple Devices.Archives of shows from Spirit Filled Radio are available on podcast at spiritfilledevents.com

This week we reflect on our opening football league defeat to Carlow, we hear from manager Paul Kelly and analysis from Tom McGrath. Hurling preview with JJ Kennedy as we prepare to face Dublin and college hurling with Michael Breen. We have camogie with Ger, Ladies Football with Tony, rugby with Thomas, horse racing with David and TSDL round up with Barry. Phew! We hope you like....

Using what you've got  This follows from my chat with Chris Penfold about making good and mending. This one is about using what you've got. We can talk about this from a material point of view, where you're using equipment that you already have, but it's also about your skills, and you have many of these placed within other areas of activity; bringing these on board will benefit you.   I spoke about something that Michael Breen said during an NLP training. The story was that his wife was very good at interior design; she could change colours and items in a room in her head, but it made her a nightmare to take out for dinner because she would do the same thing with the items on the menu. She would make endless comparisons between different dishes in different courses. So look at all the skills that you have as a musician. You may also be a good people person, being a good communicator. That may be evident within your music, but it might not be. If you're not a very good people person and you're trying to be a teacher, then that would be a problem. However, if you're not good at that but may be good at organising or something else, you could bring those skills to the front to help with project management. As he was in the army, Chris was talking about the British Army having to be inventive because they didn't always have the equipment to fix the problem. They have to think it through and work out how they could accomplish the task with the gear that they have. So, for instance, if you have a guitar, a music stand and a computer, you could set yourself up as a teacher. If you've got a car, you can travel to people. You don't need to go and buy a more expensive guitar or equipment to accomplish that. Now that on the face of it is obvious, you'll be surprised because I have coached people who would become teachers who had the idea that they needed new equipment so they could set this up. It's unnecessary, but you could also look at that from the point of view of what you require to be a performer. You only need what you have. I interviewed Billy Childish, the artist and punk musician. Billy comes out of this aspect of using primitivism in what he does, particularly musically, so the idea of limitations is good. He has a couple of old amps, one which dates back to the 60s, possibly even earlier than that and a couple of old battered-up guitars, nothing new, and he has managed to produce well over 150 albums. It all comes from the perspective of keeping it simple, even the recording techniques. This idea of garage recording is playing in an ample space with the band and then just going into a studio and putting the vocals over the top. He has done this for years, and it enabled him to produce a lot of albums with that very raw sound, and it influenced many bands, including the White Stripes. So another aspect of working with what you've got also involves people; obviously, this presents a sharp focus on how good your networking is. You probably know The people you need to form a band or the people who know them you already know. I think it's always problematic when you audition people because you don't know their personalities particularly well; the chemistry between various members makes a band, so working with the people you already know will lead to a better lineup. I would also say this is true of running a team for business. If you're starting something new, you can headhunt the people you know; that's a good way forward. The excellent book by Tony Buzan is called Genius, and it's all about such genius and Mastermind groups. This book sites that many geniuses didn't do the stuff on their own they had help from very influential people, and that enabled them to develop not the way that history is taught; we always go for the grand man narrative, and to some extent, there is an element of that you know the great person that focuses attention. Still, they can't do this independently, and there's often more than one great mind that goes into creating and achieving. You need to be able to work with others and be flexible with that, and again, if these people already know, then you're more likely to do that because I'll be friends of yours  To support the podcast and get access to features about guitar playing and song writing visit https://www.patreon.com/vichyland and also news for all the creative music that we do at Bluescamp UK and France visit www.bluescampuk.co.uk  For details of the Ikaro music charity visit www.ikaromusic.com  Big thanks to Josh Ferrara for the music

Michael Breen joined Toby McKinnon to chat about his comeback to Harness Racing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some of my earliest Korean experiences were shaped by reading Mike's books and columns. That I now get to speak to him, ask him questions, and join the conversation about Korea's democratization and political developments is still all rather surreal. Michael Breen, Founder and CEO, lived in Korea for more than 30 years, working first as a journalist for The Guardian, The Times and The Washington Times before becoming a public relations consultant in 1994 with the Seoul office of the Burson Marsteller PR agency. He founded Insight Communications in 2004. He is the author of two books on Korea, including “The Koreans,” which was selected as one of the best books on the country by the Financial Times and Korea JoongAng Daily. Mike graduated with a degree in English literature and linguistics from Edinburgh University. He is a past president of the Seoul Foreign Correspondents Club and an honorary citizen of Seoul.   Mike's Books  The Koreans: https://www.amazon.com/Koreans-They-Where-Their-Future/dp/0312326092 The New Koreans: https://www.amazon.com/New-Koreans-Story-Nation/dp/1250065054   Korea Deconstructed by David Tizzard  ▶ Get in touch: datizzard@swu.ac.kr ▶ Support us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=62047873 ▶ Watch us on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/DavidTizzard ▶ Listen on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/co/podcast... ▶ Listen on podcasts: https://koreadeconstructed.libsyn.com... ▶ Music by Kev at Disorientalz. https://www.instagram.com/disorientalz/

Korea24 – 2022.11.24 (Thursday) News Briefing: Unionized truck drivers across the nation have begun a general strike demanding a continued guarantee in minimum shipping rates. The government has warned of a stern response amid concerns of supply disruption. (Koo Hee-jin) In-Depth News Analysis (Korean Politics Digest): President Yoon Suk Yeol announced on Monday the indefinite suspension of his daily morning briefing with reporters. This comes amid continued acrimony between the presidential office and the broadcaster MBC. To discuss the feud and the decision to suspend the briefings, Affiliate Professor Kim Byoung-joo from the Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and journalist and former president of the Seoul Foreign Correspondents Club, Michael Breen, join us on the line. Korea Trending with Diane Yoo: 1. A woman recently deduced that a friend had broken into her home and robbed her, as well as possibly injured her dog fatally, using the file information from a photo the friend had sent. ("힘내"라며 건넨 반려견 사진…친구에서 범인으로) 2. Singer Lee Seung-gi has released a statement demanding his agency release the entire account statement from all his albums and pay him accordingly. (음원료 정산 갈등, 이승기 측 첫 공식 입장) 3. Members of Japan’s World Cup squad have wished South Korea luck for their first match on Thursday, after their historic win against Germany. ([월드컵] 일본, 독일에 2-1 역전승) Explore Korea: The Yongsan History Museum opened to the public this year. The building, which is a former hospital and a registered cultural heritage, houses two floors celebrating the unique and diverse history of the Yongsan district. Allison Needels from Pinpoint Korea joins us this week to tell us all about it. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Park Yuna reports on a special collaborative exhibition with a famous British whisky brand and Korean artisans. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a report by Lee Kyung-min about a senior land ministry official who developed an app to help people find the best dog walking routes.

Southeast Asia is a region often associated with authoritarian resilience and democratic decline. In this podcast, Professor Baogang He examines the various ways in which Southeast Asian countries have institutionalised mechanisms for deliberative democracy to address complex governance issues. He is the editor (together with Michael Breen, and James Fishkin) of Deliberative Democracy in Asia (Routledge, 2022). Deliberative democracy – an approach to political decision-making that places emphasis on inclusive, reflective, and other-regarding discussion – is manifest in long-standing practices of consensus-building and communitarian politics in the region. Professor He explains how introducing public deliberation into different political regimes can simultaneously give voice to ordinary citizens while also entrenching elite domination. Professor He draws on a range of case studies in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, and reflects on the wider trend of deliberative democratization in Asia and beyond. Baogang He is a Professor of International Relations at Deakin University in Australia. Like this interview? You may also be interested in: Adele Webb, Chasing Freedom: The Philippines Long Journey to Democratic Ambivalence (Sussex University Press, 2022) Roman David and Ian Holliday. Liberalism and Democracy in Myanmar (Oxford University Press, 2018) Meredith Weiss, Student Activism in Malaysia: Crucible. Mirror, Sideshow (Cornell SEAP/NUS Press, 2011) Nicole Curato is a Professor of Sociology in the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. She co-hosts the New Books in Southeast Asia Studies channel. This episode was created in collaboration with Erron C. Medina of the Development Studies Program of Ateneo De Manila University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Southeast Asia is a region often associated with authoritarian resilience and democratic decline. In this podcast, Professor Baogang He examines the various ways in which Southeast Asian countries have institutionalised mechanisms for deliberative democracy to address complex governance issues. He is the editor (together with Michael Breen, and James Fishkin) of Deliberative Democracy in Asia (Routledge, 2022). Deliberative democracy – an approach to political decision-making that places emphasis on inclusive, reflective, and other-regarding discussion – is manifest in long-standing practices of consensus-building and communitarian politics in the region. Professor He explains how introducing public deliberation into different political regimes can simultaneously give voice to ordinary citizens while also entrenching elite domination. Professor He draws on a range of case studies in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, and reflects on the wider trend of deliberative democratization in Asia and beyond. Baogang He is a Professor of International Relations at Deakin University in Australia. Like this interview? You may also be interested in: Adele Webb, Chasing Freedom: The Philippines Long Journey to Democratic Ambivalence (Sussex University Press, 2022) Roman David and Ian Holliday. Liberalism and Democracy in Myanmar (Oxford University Press, 2018) Meredith Weiss, Student Activism in Malaysia: Crucible. Mirror, Sideshow (Cornell SEAP/NUS Press, 2011) Nicole Curato is a Professor of Sociology in the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. She co-hosts the New Books in Southeast Asia Studies channel. This episode was created in collaboration with Erron C. Medina of the Development Studies Program of Ateneo De Manila University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/southeast-asian-studies

Southeast Asia is a region often associated with authoritarian resilience and democratic decline. In this podcast, Professor Baogang He examines the various ways in which Southeast Asian countries have institutionalised mechanisms for deliberative democracy to address complex governance issues. He is the editor (together with Michael Breen, and James Fishkin) of Deliberative Democracy in Asia (Routledge, 2022). Deliberative democracy – an approach to political decision-making that places emphasis on inclusive, reflective, and other-regarding discussion – is manifest in long-standing practices of consensus-building and communitarian politics in the region. Professor He explains how introducing public deliberation into different political regimes can simultaneously give voice to ordinary citizens while also entrenching elite domination. Professor He draws on a range of case studies in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, and reflects on the wider trend of deliberative democratization in Asia and beyond. Baogang He is a Professor of International Relations at Deakin University in Australia. Like this interview? You may also be interested in: Adele Webb, Chasing Freedom: The Philippines Long Journey to Democratic Ambivalence (Sussex University Press, 2022) Roman David and Ian Holliday. Liberalism and Democracy in Myanmar (Oxford University Press, 2018) Meredith Weiss, Student Activism in Malaysia: Crucible. Mirror, Sideshow (Cornell SEAP/NUS Press, 2011) Nicole Curato is a Professor of Sociology in the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. She co-hosts the New Books in Southeast Asia Studies channel. This episode was created in collaboration with Erron C. Medina of the Development Studies Program of Ateneo De Manila University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/political-science

Southeast Asia is a region often associated with authoritarian resilience and democratic decline. In this podcast, Professor Baogang He examines the various ways in which Southeast Asian countries have institutionalised mechanisms for deliberative democracy to address complex governance issues. He is the editor (together with Michael Breen, and James Fishkin) of Deliberative Democracy in Asia (Routledge, 2022). Deliberative democracy – an approach to political decision-making that places emphasis on inclusive, reflective, and other-regarding discussion – is manifest in long-standing practices of consensus-building and communitarian politics in the region. Professor He explains how introducing public deliberation into different political regimes can simultaneously give voice to ordinary citizens while also entrenching elite domination. Professor He draws on a range of case studies in Indonesia, Malaysia and the Philippines, and reflects on the wider trend of deliberative democratization in Asia and beyond. Baogang He is a Professor of International Relations at Deakin University in Australia. Like this interview? You may also be interested in: Adele Webb, Chasing Freedom: The Philippines Long Journey to Democratic Ambivalence (Sussex University Press, 2022) Roman David and Ian Holliday. Liberalism and Democracy in Myanmar (Oxford University Press, 2018) Meredith Weiss, Student Activism in Malaysia: Crucible. Mirror, Sideshow (Cornell SEAP/NUS Press, 2011) Nicole Curato is a Professor of Sociology in the Centre for Deliberative Democracy and Global Governance at the University of Canberra. She co-hosts the New Books in Southeast Asia Studies channel. This episode was created in collaboration with Erron C. Medina of the Development Studies Program of Ateneo De Manila University. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/sociology

A Clare car dealer predicts the high cost of buying a second-hand car won't drop to pre-pandemic levels any time soon. The latest report from DoneDeal shows car prices jumped by 29% in the second quarter of this year, with demand 12.4% above pre-pandemic levels. Michael Breen of N18 Autos in Newmarket on Fergus says small and medium sized cars in particular are becoming increasingly hard to come by, while there's also a lack of availability of new cars. He believes the ripple down effect will mean that current prices will hold for years.

Korea24 – 2022.03.09. (Wednesday) News Briefing: It is election day in South Korea. Turnout is on course to surpass the 2017 presidential elections. The results are expected to be announced before 2am, according to The National Election Commission. (Tom MCCARTHY) In-Depth News Analysis: When President Moon won the election in 2017, on the back of the Candlelight Protests and a presidential impeachment, it seemed like a new dawn for the Democratic Party and liberal politics. But a tumultuous five years have ended with it being unclear whether Moon’s party will remain in power to continue what they started. To take a look back at Moon’s presidency, law professor Song Se-ryun from Kyunghee University, and the former President of the Seoul Foreign Correspondents Club, Michael Breen, join us on the line. Election special segment with Walter Lee: In lieu of Korea Trending, we take a look at the history of campaign posters and slogans, from black and white posters in the 60’s that used Hanja Chinese characters, to posters that looked like movie posters in the early 2000’s. They also offer a glimpse of the history of the nation’s democracy. Korea Book Club: This week our literary critic Barry Welsh brings us one of the first highly anticipated Korean translations of the year: ‘Lemon’ by Kwon Yeo-sun. Translated by Janet Hong, ‘Lemon’ is a crime novel about the muder of a beautiful high school girl, but is also a work that explores themes of inequality and privilege in Korean society. Morning Edition Preview with Richard Larkin: - In tomorrow’s Korea Herald, Song Seung-hyun writes about how three Korean dramas will be screened at this year's Cannes International Series Festival in April. - Tomorrow’s Korea Times features a piece by Kang Seung-woo on Korean Air Force Major Bang Ju-won, who has been named the "Best Pilot of 2021.”

Michael Breen, CEO of Seoul-based PR firm Insight Communications Consultants and author of the outstanding 2017 book ‘The New Koreans: The Story of a Nation', joins host Andre Goulet to preview next week's Presidential Election and explore the unique ideological history and framework behind South Korean electoral politics.For more on Michael's most recent book see https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/29939342-the-new-koreansOrder your Seoulbox at https://myseoulbox.com/Support The Korea File for as little as $1/month and keep the show free for listeners around the world at https://www.patreon.com/thekoreafileThis conversation was recorded on March 1st, 2022.

BenchCast is the Podcast for BenchWamers hosted by Neville O'Donoghue CEO/FounderEp. 12: Tipperary Senior Hurler Michael Breen

With it being summer and many of us planning vacations, we decided to talk about the subject of rest. What is the purpose of rest? What is the difference between resting and doing nothing? And how do we use rest as a tool to maximize ourselves in our daily lives? Also, would Chicken Salad Chick like to give us a nice endorsement? 2:00 - Intro to topic. How do we know when we've done enough work before we allow ourselves to rest? 9:00 - How do we shake labels like lazy or unreliable? How do we find value apart from what we produce? 16:30 - How do we discipline our rest and make it part of our routine? 28:00 - How do we not feel guilty about being proactive in our rest? What is the difference between working to rest and resting to work? What is the difference between retreating and resting? 37:45 - The benefits of play (not just for kids, but boring adults, too!) 44:10 - VACATION CHALLENGE: how can you find yourself being busy but also full of joy and rest? 52:40 - Final thoughts Building a Culture of Discipleship by Michael Breen: https://www.amazon.com/Building-Discipling-Culture-Mike-Breen-ebook/dp/B005HQDUK4

Colonialism has often left diverse and mutually hostile ethnic groups trapped inside a common national border. In Asia, countries like Myanmar and Sri Lanka have played out their unresolved ethnic divisions in prolonged civil unrest and bloodshed. How can ethnically splintered nations find a way forward? Can federalism be utilised to ease conflict and promote stability? Asia governance experts Prof Baogang He and Dr Michael Breen dive into the details with presenter Ali Moore.An Asia Institute podcast.Produced and edited by Profactual - the Podcasting Specialists.Music by audionautix.com.

Korea24 – 2021.01.06. (Wednesday) - News Briefing: North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has admitted to the failure of the country’s five-year economic plan as he presided over a rare ruling party congress on Tuesday. The major political event is drawing global attention as observers are searching for signs of possible changes in the reclusive regime’s economic and nuclear policies. (Sam Len) - In-Depth News Analysis: Law Professor Cho Heekyung of Hongik University and veteran journalist Michael Breen, former president of the Seoul Foreign Correspondents' Club, delve into our 2021 outlook for domestic politics. They share their thoughts on the idea of former presidents Lee Myung-bak and Park Geun-hye being pardoned and released as well as April's by-elections. - Korea Trending with Lee Ju-young: The government begins the third round of emergency cash payouts to freelancers(3차 긴급 고용안정지원금), the Korean sci-fi film "Space Sweepers" is officially set to premiere next month(승리호 2월 5일 넷플릭스 공개), and the 2021 Grammy Awards are pushed back to March due to COVID-19(BTS 후보 오른 그래미 어워드 3월로 연기). - Korea Book Club: Barry Welsh shares Choi Min-woo's(최민우) spy-fiction piece "Dishonored(이베리아의 전갈)," which drew inspiration from the late, great espionage writer John le Carré. - Morning Edition Preview: Mark shares a piece from the Korea Times featuring a 71-year-old graduate student who donated 10-million won in scholarships for students in need. He also shares a piece in the Korea Herald that talks about the fashion trend "Upscaling."

Aqua Net, Lycra, lace, and liquor flow freely this week with special guest John-Michael Breen! Buzzed Broadway goes back in time to the 1980s in the City of Angels to all about the jukebox smash, Rock of Ages! You might recognize JM from leading the 10th Anniversary tour of Rock of Ages around North America as “self-proclaimed sound god,” Lonny Barnett. Our hosts chat all things rock, share wild backstage stories from John-Michael’s time on tour, and what makes jukebox musicals work. Remember: Don’t stop believin’! Based in New York City and raised in New England, John-Michael Breen is an award-winning actor, director, and collaborator passionate about creating work that is dynamic, inclusive and energetic. ww.johnmichaelbreen.com // @whoismrbreen From now until November 3, Sam and Amanda are pleased to highlight the work of VOTE411.org The one-stop shop for all voting and election resources. On the VOTE411 website, just plug in your address and you’ll unlock all the information you need on how to vote in your city. Helpful details like absentee ballot materials, early voting options, ID requirements, and voter qualifications can be found. Visit their website at www.vote411.org or on Instagram @vote411 “Buzzed Broadway” is Broadway’s drunkest podcast. Conceived and hosted by Amanda Harrington and Sam St. Jean, the two attempt to out-drink each other each week while discussing one of Broadway’s best musicals. Amanda and Sam are lifelong best friends so once the liquor gets flowing, the jokes get going! Drink along from the comfort of your own home or laugh at the absurdity on your way to work. Buzzed Broadway is packed with comedy, trivia, showtunes, and of course: booze! @buzzedbroadwaypodcast [A Broadway Podcast Network production]. @broadwaypodcastnetwork www.bpn.fm/buzzedbroadway Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week's Monday Mindset Meeting with Dr. Michael Breen and Kyle Kalloo they discuss "Pandemic within a Pandemic"

Veteran journalist Michael Breen reflects on his career reporting on the Korean peninsula, his time as a foreign correspondent and his multiple visits to North Korea. Breen has worked as a journalist for The Guardian, The Times and the Washington Times and also founded Insight Communications Consultants. In this latest podcast episode, Breen discusses his […]

This weeks Monday Mindset Meeting with Dr. Michael Breen and Kyle Kalloo they discuss "Health, Wealth & Time"

South Koreans are no strangers to large protests. Student activists helped bring down the country’s dictatorship in 1987, and 30 years later, demonstrations led to the impeachment of a president who was widely seen as corrupt.But the way these two movements played out in the streets could not have been more different. Protests in South Korea were once characterized by intense, often violent confrontations between demonstrators and the country’s security apparatus. But three years ago, following months of peaceful rallies that culminated in the removal of a disgraced president, those fierce standoffs seem to be a thing of the past as national police reform becomes the norm. Related: Protesters worldwide face controversial police tactics Throughout late 2016 and early 2017, millions of South Koreans participated in demonstrations in downtown Seoul, calling for President Park Geun-hye's removal. Park, accused of using her position to win favors from business leaders, was found guilty of various corruption charges and is now serving a 32-year prison term. Despite the protests’ size and the presence of thousands of riot police, the so-called “candlelight revolution” saw no significant tension between the two sides. Some protesters say one reason for the absence of violence was because anger was directed at the disgraced president and not toward these young men who were just “doing their jobs.”“I feel there was an unspoken agreement between us. ... We know that the riot police are carrying out their service and they trusted us to not use violence. ... I actually felt sorry for them."Yoon Na-ri, 34, protester, Seoul, South Korea“I feel there was an unspoken agreement between us,” said 34-year old Yoon Na-ri, who joined the protests every weekend. “We know that the riot police are carrying out their service and they trusted us to not use violence.”“I actually felt sorry for them,” she added.  Choi Gyu-tae was one of the thousands of riot police who stood guard throughout the rallies. “Koreans have the ability to unite really well and that’s why the demonstrations against President Park remained peaceful,” Choi said. Choi said he’ll never forget the first time he worked crowd control during a protest in 2015 at the start of his 1 1/2-year stint as a riot police officer. He says his colleagues warned him that he needed to be “emotionally prepared” for the encounter with labor and farming activists at that rally in Seoul.“The atmosphere was tense,” Choi, now 24, said. “The demonstration turned violent, and they started throwing bricks at us and spraying us with fire extinguishers." Choi said some riot police were injured during the clash, and police fired water cannons to push back the protesters, causing the eventual death of one demonstrator, which some advocacy groups say was due to “excessive force.”This was not the norm, Choi said. Riot police are instructed not to use force against unruly demonstrators and are instead taught ways to deescalate tensions before violence erupts.  Related: Police reform requires culture change, advocates sayRiot police do not carry guns, batons or pepper spray. They primarily use large, plastic shields, instead.  Choi said officials from Korea National Police Agency (KNPA), which oversees riot police units, showed his team videos of old protests that got out of control to learn what not to do in similar situations. And they learned how to use their shield to form barriers between groups of violent protesters.  Nevertheless, violence erupted at Choi’s first demonstration as a riot police officer. The overall cohesion between demonstrators and the police is a recent phenomenon, according to some observers. Michael Breen, who started covering Korea for British and American newspapers in the 1980s, says during protests back then, it was Molotov cocktails and not candles that lit up the streets. He says the violence sometimes seemed “theatrical” and was commonplace. “The students [during the pro-democracy movement] were breaking up cobblestones and pavement and throwing bits of concrete at the police then the police were firing teargas back at the students."Michael Breen, author, "The New Koreans: The Story of a Nation”“The students were breaking up cobblestones and pavement and throwing bits of concrete at the police then the police were firing teargas back at the students,” said Breen, author of “The New Koreans: The Story of a Nation.”He says while there was sympathy for the rank-and-file riot cops, student demonstrators at that time regarded the KNPA as “thugs” from the former dictatorship. The death of a student activist at the hands of police in 1987 is widely credited with sparking the democracy movement that forced the country’s military rulers to hand over power to an elected government a year later. “The police had an awful reputation,” Breen said. But Korea’s police force gradually began to change their tactics in order to stop provoking demonstrators, Breen said, such as halting the deployment of undercover agents onto university campuses to arrest student leaders.  South Korean woman Bae Un-shim, whose son was killed by police in 1987 under then-president Chun Doo-hwan, screams at riot police in an attempt to break through their cordon to reach the limousine carrying former president Chun, who was given a special government pardon after serving a little over a year of a life sentence for mutiny, treason and corruption.  Credit: Korea Amnesty/Reuters South Korea’s police force had also faced international criticism for what some health experts called an “unprecedented” use of tear gas during pro-democracy demonstrations. While the chemical is not officially banned, “it has not been deployed for about 20 years,” according to Kim Jin-hyung, superintendent of KNPA’s security and safety section. Breen says thanks in part to these steps, the “whole nature of protests has changed.” “That thuggish image is completely gone and the protesters have realized violence wrecks your cause,” he said. Related: Human rights should be 'top value,' says Ukraine's former police chiefThe KNPA continues to atone for some of its past behavior.“We acknowledge that we hurt people during the democracy movement. ... We are paying respect to the families of our victims from that time by promoting human rights.”Park WeonSik, Korea National Police Agency In June, the agency adopted what it calls a human rights code of conduct that ensures the protection of civilians and also allows officers to refuse orders that they feel violate the rights of citizens, according to Park Weon-sik, a KNPA official.  Related: Northern Ireland's police reform efforts hold lessons for the US“We acknowledge that we hurt people during the democracy movement,” he said. “We are paying respect to the families of our victims from that time by promoting human rights.”He adds that because of those struggles in the past, South Koreans can have peaceful protests, like the candlelight demonstrations, now. 

Korea24 – 2020.06.30. (Tuesday) - News Briefing: Six months after the very first reported COVID-19 case from China, epidemiologist Dr. Bryan Kim from the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) gives the latest information on the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. - Special Roundtable: In a special panel discussion, four experts share their thoughts, opinions and predictions for the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, half a year after its first case was reported. How well did South Korea’s response measures work? What could we have done better? What lies ahead for us? Guests : 1. Dr. Ki Mo-ran from the National Cancer Center's Department of Cancer Control and Population Health, in charge of the COVID-19 committee of the Korean Society for Preventive Medicine (기모란 교수, 국립암센터 국제암대학원대학교 교수 / 대한예방의학회 코로나19 대책위원장) 2. Dr. Jerome Kim, Director General of the International Vaccine Institute (제롬 김 사무총장, 국제백신연구소) 3. Michael Breen, former president of the Seoul Foreign Correspondents Club (마이클 브린 기자, 전 서울외신기자클럽 회장) 4. Dr. Kim Byung-joo(김병주), affiliate professor at Hankuk University of Foreign Studies. (김병주 한국외대 겸임교수/시사평론가)

It's a special Manu episode! 00:50 Joe is into Westerns 04:14 Carla is into everything Korean 15:25 Michael Breen and Mike Breen are different people 16:40 Philip is into Japanese Stuff 18:22 Special Episode: Manu Episode 19:56 Challenges in Having Children 22:08 The Husband's Role in Loving and Leading His Wife Through Reproductive Challenges 26:35 The Wisdom of God in Providing a Man and Woman as Parents 35:27 The Tension When One Parent Has Stronger Faith for an Issue Than the Other 39:52 Carla's Default Mode 42:07 Joe Defends People Named Karen 43:40 The Idea for a Potential Homebirth is …birthed? 59:35 Manu the Unpredictable 01:05:34 Question of the Day: Dream Hiking Destination

On this week's episode of Fin-Tech Friday, Michael Breen, Vice President Asia Pacific Digital Solutions of Mastercard, discusses the new ways consumers are engaging in commerce during Phase 2 Recovery Stage of the pandemic.

Tipperary hurler Michael Breen joined Eoin and Adrian to talk life without GAA, and a lap around Ireland his club are undergoing for Pieta House! OTB AM is the sports breakfast show from Off The Ball – live weekday mornings from 7:30-10:00 am across the OTB channels. You can subscribe to the OTB AM podcast wherever you get your podcasts across the OTB Podcast Network. via iTunes via Spotify via GoLoud

The final OTB AM of the week was a busy one: 0:00 - Adrian Barry, Eoin Sheahan and Shane Hannon started with the morning's sports news. 34:36 - Joe Schmidt joined OTB AM alongside Alan Quinlan. He shared his favourite moments from the Aviva Stadium, told us what he's been up to over the lockdown months and looked ahead to the future. 1:08:35 - Tipperary's Michael Breen told us about fundraising efforts for Pieta House in the Premier County. 1:25:33 - Our Sligo Mount Rushmore has been picked - and in the end the Yeats County arguments very much came down to a gaelic football versus soccer theme. OTB AM comes to you in association with Aviva Ireland #SafeToDream We'll be back on Tuesday at 7:30am after the long weekend.

I'm very fortunate to be joined by Michael Breen for this episode on Fans First. It's been a pleasure getting to know this brilliant marketer since we both started living in Toronto in early 2019. He drops dimes for students, brands, marketers, salespeople and beyond. The level of thinking that goes into his work and projects, is simply world-class. Michael is an Entrepreneur, Digital Marketer & Designer with expertise in Advertising, Brand Development & Content Strategy. Having graduated with a B.Sc. Marketing, Innovation & Technology and shaping strategies for some industry-leading digital media companies, he joined bold. studios, an award-winning creative production studio as Digital Director in 2017. Over the past 25 years, bold has helped create + launch some of the world’s most successful brands. Michael’s role at the studio involves assisting clients in defining their core objectives, mission + value propositions, understanding the forces influencing consumer decisions within the marketplace and shaping stories that resonate with target audiences through creative content. Working with bold’s incredible production team, +5,000 pieces of video content have been produced in the last 3 years for major global brands including Facebook, Google, Microsoft, Jameson, Allianz, Red Bull & many more. Michael’s latest venture ALLSORTS_ is a new world cultural consultancy which leverages strategic think, a proprietary technology stack + global network of creative consultants to help brands form meaningful connections with the sub-cultures to aspire to live within. Launching in Spring 2020 the new project is aiming to disrupt the advertising industry and redistribute wasted advertising budgets into the communities brands are striving to connect with. You can find out more about Michael by checking out his LinkedIn, http://boldstudios.ie, or http://allsorts.io

Michael Breen of Human Rights First on asylum policies and border conditions. Dr. Kshitiz of the University of Connecticut on cellular communication. Rick Aster of Colorado State University on California earthquakes. Tina Seelig of Stanford University on how to be more lucky. Joseph Reagle of Northeastern University on data from self-tracking technology having serious limitations.

This is an experiment and exercise in self-reflection. I asked a few friends to leave voicemails for their younger selves. This episode features voicemails from Alexis Scheer, Michael Breen, and Melissa Rose Hirsch. I was so moved by what they shared, I've decided to open this up to anyone and everyone. If you feel so inclined, you can call 774-728-2288 or email a voice memo to mattrodinradio@gmail.com, and maybe in the coming weeks I'll share more.

Michael Breen is a writer & consultant who first came to South Korea as a correspondent in 1982. He's covered North & South Korea for several newspapers, including the Guardian, The Times & the Washington Times. Few are more knowledgeable about Korea than Michael Breen, a trained journalist who's lived here for many years & whose connections go right to the very heart of the country. His new book, The New Koreans, explains the history, the business & the culture of South Korea, as well as where its future lies.Michael Breen recently discussed his new book at a public event hosted by Barry Welsh of the Seoul Book & Culture Club. In this two part episode, Breen first talks with Korea FM reporter Chance Dorland about The New Koreans, followed by a Q&A with those in attendance at the event hosted by Barry Welsh.Stream this episode online at http://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/michael-breen-on-his-new-book-the-new-koDownload the full episode at http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12085415/2017_06_12_the_new_koreans_interview.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist & its $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic, they'll create & host the podcast). Visit Facebook.com/PodcastAssist for more information.Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcherPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

Michael Breen is a writer & consultant who first came to South Korea as a correspondent in 1982. He's covered North & South Korea for several newspapers, including the Guardian, The Times & the Washington Times. Few are more knowledgeable about Korea than Michael Breen, a trained journalist who's lived here for many years & whose connections go right to the very heart of the country. His new book, The New Koreans, explains the history, the business & the culture of South Korea, as well as where its future lies.Michael Breen recently discussed his new book at a public event hosted by Barry Welsh of the Seoul Book & Culture Club. In this two part episode, Breen first talks with Korea FM reporter Chance Dorland about The New Koreans, followed by a Q&A with those in attendance at the event hosted by Barry Welsh.Stream this episode online at http://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/michael-breen-on-his-new-book-the-new-koDownload the full episode at http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12085415/2017_06_12_the_new_koreans_interview.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist & its $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic, they'll create & host the podcast). Visit Facebook.com/PodcastAssist for more information.Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcherPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

Michael Breen is one of our best Korea-watchers — one of our best Korea analysts, one of our best authorities. He is a journalist, consultant, and book-author. With Jay, he talks about the Olympics just past. He talks about the North Korean charm offensive, if charm it was. He talks about upcoming summits. And the Kim family, that dictatorial dynasty. And the politics of reunification. And more. Source

Find out what six cities food maven Fred Plotkin considers to be the world's best places to experience edible ecstasy. Then get an update on today's "New Koreans" from journalist Michael Breen, whose recent book describes the rapid changes afoot in South Korea since its emergence as a worldwide economic and cultural force. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Author and Seoul-based foreign correspondent Michael Breen discusses how his fellow South Koreans regard their cousins to the north. Then a tour guide from Detroit shares some of the joys of exploring her lively city as it recovers its status as a cultural hub for the Midwest. And hear how peace-loving Slovenians compare themselves to their various, better-known neighbors. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves - including episode descriptions, program archives and related details - visit www.ricksteves.com.

Barry Welsh's "Seoul Book and Culture Club" recently played host to author Michael Breen, who discussed his newly released book "The New Koreans". To better understand the text & the Q&A session contained in this podcast, in our previous episode, Korea FM spoke with Breen about "The New Koreans" & why it was written. Now, in the final chapter of that discussion, we bring you audio of the Q&A with author Michael Breen & those in attendance at Barry Welsh's public meeting of the Seoul Book & Culture Club.Stream this episode online at http://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/q-a-with-the-new-koreans-author-michael-Download the full episode at http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12150609/2017_06_19_the_new_koreans_q_a.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist & its $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic, they'll create & host the podcast). Visit Facebook.com/PodcastAssist for more information.Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcherPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

Barry Welsh's "Seoul Book and Culture Club" recently played host to author Michael Breen, who discussed his newly released book "The New Koreans". To better understand the text & the Q&A session contained in this podcast, in our previous episode, Korea FM spoke with Breen about "The New Koreans" & why it was written. Now, in the final chapter of that discussion, we bring you audio of the Q&A with author Michael Breen & those in attendance at Barry Welsh's public meeting of the Seoul Book & Culture Club.Stream this episode online at http://www.spreaker.com/user/seoulitup/q-a-with-the-new-koreans-author-michael-Download the full episode at http://api.spreaker.com/download/episode/12150609/2017_06_19_the_new_koreans_q_a.mp3Rate & Review this podcast at http://bit.ly/KFMReviewThis episode is brought to you by Podcast Assist & its $30 per hour flat rate podcasting voice overs, editing, mastering, transcriptions & even hosting (select a topic, they'll create & host the podcast). Visit Facebook.com/PodcastAssist for more information.Subscribe to this & other Korea FM original content via:iTunes - http://apple.co/1O91B39Overcast - http://bit.ly/KFMovercastRSS - http://bit.ly/KFMfeedStitcher - http://bit.ly/KFMstitcherPlayer FM - http://bit.ly/KFMplayerfmTunein - http://bit.ly/KFMtuneinAcast - http://bit.ly/KFMacast

In Episode 5, we speak with Michael Breen, President & CEO of the Truman Center and Truman National Security Project, about effective communications in national security. We discuss why progressives have to start taking security issues seriously (in their communications), build credibility by acknowledging people’s emotions, and “earn the right to be aspirational.”

● What is ‘The New Koreans' about? What do you think readers (especially foreigners) should know about the business, history and people in Korea? ● You wrote ‘The Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want, Where Their Future Lies' in 2004, what inspired you to write another book? ➔ What are the biggest differences between that and your latest book?

Michael Breen has been working in Korea for more than 30 years as a journalist with The Guardian, The Korea Times and others. He's the author of 'The Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want and Where Their Future Lies' and the CEO of Insight Communications Consultants. In the second of a two-part interview he discusses life under South Korea's 1980's dictatorship, the perils and possibilties of Korean unification and what the future holds for the country and its people.

Michael Breen has been working in Korea for more than 30 years as a journalist with The Guardian, The Korea Times and others. He's the author of 'The Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want and Where Their Future Lies' and the CEO of Insight Communications Consultants. In the second of a two-part interview he discusses life under South Korea's 1980's dictatorship, the perils and possibilties of Korean unification and what the future holds for the country and its people.

Michael Breen has been working in Korea for more than 30 years as a journalist with The Guardian, The Korea Times and others. He's the author of 'The Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want and Where Their Future Lies' and the CEO of Insight Communications Consultants. In the first of a two-part interview he discusses what brought him to South Korea, the Origins of the Korean War and the work of Korean Historian Bruce Cummings.

Michael Breen has been working in Korea for more than 30 years as a journalist with The Guardian, The Korea Times and others. He's the author of 'The Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want and Where Their Future Lies' and the CEO of Insight Communications Consultants. In the first of a two-part interview he discusses what brought him to South Korea, the Origins of the Korean War and the work of Korean Historian Bruce Cummings.

In Seoul's Insadong district, Colin talks with Michael Breen, author of The Koreans: Who They Are, What They Want, Where Their Future Lies as well as other books on Kim Jong-il and Sun Myung Moon as well as founder and CEO of Insight Communications Consultants. They discuss what you can infer about Korean society from the way Koreans drive versus now versus when he first wrote wrote The Koreans; the difference in the role of the law where it has traditionally oppressed people, as in Korea, and in society like the United States; the permanently red traffic lights in front of the president's house, and how you get through by "looking at the man"; what effect the sinking of the Sewol and the "third-world accidents" that preceded it had on the country's psyche as a developed nation; why those from already-developed countries have a hard time advising less-developed nations on matters like corruption; how "the politics lags behind the quality of the the people" in Korea, why the skills of rhetoric matter less there than elsewhere, and what the situation might have in common with Yes Minister; the dictator Park Chung-hee, "son of a bitch, but our son of a pitch" who ordered the country into development; why the South Korean government has no long-term plan for unification with the North; what sort of country he thought he'd got into in 1982, the extent of his ignorance about it at first, and the theoretical frameworks and attitudes he thereby escaped; the moment he found himself taking the side of journalist-beating cops; how Korean dictators, not just "random brutes" who rose to power, got put there by a particular system; why the potential "Seoul Spring" after the fall of Park Chung-hee didn't immediately lead to democracy, but to conflicts between the citizenry and the police; what he heard (and couldn't hear) in North Korea; how many branches of Starbucks he could hit with a stone (and how different were the old coffee shops in which dissidents met); what got stamp collectors arrested in the "old" South Korea; what lengths the South Korean government goes to not to allow its citizens their own judgment on North Korea; the lingering sense, in South Korea, that the North may have taken the high road; the issue of how unbroken Korean history really could have remained over the millennia; the Korean lack of an idea of Korean philosophical tradition; what got him interested enough in the Koreans to write The Koreans; the traditionally condescending (if thoughtfully condescending) attitude foreigners had toward Korea; what may change in the next edition in The Koreans, especially its coverage of culture; whether modern Korea remains recognizably the same place he came to in 1982; and what issues might make the most impact on the country soon.

Veterans Day Program Room 003, Rockefeller Center PP_F13_Michael_Breen Michael Breen '02 Executive Director, The Truman National Security Project and the Center for National Policy Michael Breen is the Executive Director of the Truman National Security Project and the Center for National Policy. Breen is frequently called on to testify before Congress, regularly briefs government officials and elected leaders on security issues, and makes frequent media appearances. A former U.S. Army officer, Breen served with the infantry in Iraq and led paratroopers from the 173rd Airborne Brigade in Kunar Province, Afghanistan. After leaving the military, Breen clerked for the Office of White House Counsel. He co-founded the Iraqi Refugee Assistance Project, an organization that provides safe passage and new beginnings for Iraqi refugees. Mike has worked with refugees in Syria, Lebanon and Jordan—establishing the first clinical legal education program in Jordan. He serves on the Boards of IRAP and Yellow Ribbons United. Breen holds a BA in Government from Dartmouth College and a JD from Yale Law School. Mike is a proud New Hampshire native and a member of the NH Bar Association.

Kyle and Chaim return to the studio with an interview with Michael Breen, of the hit gameshow, "Who Wants To Be A Mathematician?" Lots of puzzles!