Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Brennan

Hurricane season is underway and the meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center are expecting it to be a heavy one. It is being predicted we may see up to five major hurricanes, storms with winds exceeding one hundred and eleven miles per hour, this year. The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene across so many states, including inland areas not normally concerned about hurricanes, highlights the importance of being prepared for all the risks - high winds, storm surge and heavy rain. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Michael Brennan, Ph.D., is the Director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, Florida, who says preparedness is the key and the NHC has some new technology that will help predict what to expect from a storm. Click Here⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane season is underway and the meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center are expecting it to be a heavy one. It is being predicted we may see up to five major hurricanes, storms with winds exceeding one hundred and eleven miles per hour, this year. The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene across so many states, including inland areas not normally concerned about hurricanes, highlights the importance of being prepared for all the risks - high winds, storm surge and heavy rain. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Michael Brennan, Ph.D., is the Director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, Florida, who says preparedness is the key and the NHC has some new technology that will help predict what to expect from a storm. Click Here⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hurricane season is underway and the meteorologists at the National Hurricane Center are expecting it to be a heavy one. It is being predicted we may see up to five major hurricanes, storms with winds exceeding one hundred and eleven miles per hour, this year. The devastation caused by Hurricane Helene across so many states, including inland areas not normally concerned about hurricanes, highlights the importance of being prepared for all the risks - high winds, storm surge and heavy rain. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Michael Brennan, Ph.D., is the Director of NOAA's National Hurricane Center (NHC) in Miami, Florida, who says preparedness is the key and the NHC has some new technology that will help predict what to expect from a storm. Click Here⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode, Phil Treadwell talks with Michael Brennan about redefining leadership and making intentional impact. Michael emphasizes that leadership is a verb, not a noun; it's about taking action, not holding a title. He encourages listeners to "lead up" regardless of their role and to say yes to opportunities that create growth. They discuss how consistency builds trust over time and how small actions, like a thoughtful text, can make a big difference. Michael Brennan is the president of Nationwide Mortgage Bankers (NMB), overseeing sales and operations across 47 states. He leads the NMB Affinity Platform, a financial wellness initiative built on strategic partnerships. Previously, he was president of Movement Mortgage, where he helped grow the company to 5,600 employees and $33 billion in annual volume. Michael is also active in philanthropy, supporting global nonprofits and serving as a key partner in John Maxwell's EQUIP Foundation. 01:30 Meet Michael 06:20 It's Not How It's Always Been 10:15 Lead Up 13:20 Leadership is a Verb 16:55 Never Say No 22:05 Consistency Compounds 24:50 Part of the Impact 32:20 Send That Text Connect with Michael: Website | LinkedIn BE IN THE ROOM WHERE GROWTH HAPPENS: M1A Mastermind Group If you are enjoying the MME podcast, please take a second and LEAVE US A REVIEW. And JOIN the M1A Text Community: 214-225-5696  

This conversation explores the experiences of young golfers Logan Reilly, Ben James and Michael Brennan transitioning from amateur to professional play, focusing on their recent competitions, travel experiences, and the importance of fitness and time management in their training. The discussion also highlights their reflections on significant tournaments like the Scott Robertson and offers advice for aspiring young golfers.

In this episode of Strong Home Safe Families, host LeslieChapman-Henderson speaks with Dr. Michael Brennan, Director of the National Hurricane Center, about the upcoming hurricane season and the importance of preparedness. They discuss the evolution of weather communication, the challenges of forecasting storm surge, and the significance of knowing evacuation zones. The conversation emphasizes the need for reliable information sources and the unpredictability of hurricanes, highlighting lessons learned from past storms like Hurricane Ian, Helene, Milton, and more. The episode concludes with a lightning round of meteorology basics, providing valuable insights for listeners, especially those new to the hurricane topic.Topics Origins - Dr. Michael Brennan's Journey in Meteorology (0:55)Evolution of Multi-platform Weather Communication (2:25)Navigating Competing Information Sources During Hurricanes (4:13)Understanding #HurricaneStrong – Start with “Know Your Zone (7:48)Challenges of Forecasting Storm Surge and messaging (11:08)Messaging for the Expected and Unexpected in Weather Events (15:54)Lessons from the Catastrophic Losses in Hurricane Helene (23:00)Lightning Round: Meteorology Basics (29:47) Resourceswww.noaa.gov#HurricaneStrongKnow Your Evacuation ZoneEmergency Board UpConnect With UsDr.Michael BrennanLeslie Chapman-Henderson

Michael Brennan is the CEO of the e61 institute, an economic thinktank focused on solving some of our nation's biggest societal issues today! Michael previously spent 5yrs as the Chair of the Productivity Commission for the Federal Government. You can check out Michael's work here: e61 INSTITUTE – e61 Institute is a not for profit economic research institute. We combine innovative data with state-of-the-art tools from economics, data science and statistics to answer the most important economic questions facing Australia. ​ e61 was born from a motivation to bring together problem-solvers from academia, industry and government to push the knowledge frontier so that we can tackle the big problems facing our society.The content discussed in this episode is general in nature and doesn't take into consideration the individual circumstances of the listener. Any listeners should consider their personal situation and seek professional advice and assistance if needed.

Mobile Rolling-Chris Barsby has the latest Harness news with Jason Lee, Michael Brennan and Pat Croghan.

As the pressures of tariffs continue, and some beverages remain off-limits in Saskatchewan, what sort of toll is it all having on Saskatchewan brewers? Michael Brennan, president & CEO of Great Western Brewing Company Ltd., joins Evan to offer a local perspective on tariffs hitting his industry.

In this episode Dr. Oord engages with the new book from Michael Brennan entitled Flourish: An Open and Relational Queer Theology.  Michael Brennan will be one of many speakers at the upcoming Open and Relational Theology Conference (ORTCON25) June 30 - July 4.For information and registration visit:  https://c4ort.com/ortcon/

Matt previews public hearings and work sessions for the week of March 3, 2025.Public Hearings:LD 46, HP0010An Act to Establish a Grant Program to Increase Postsecondary Educational Opportunities for Students with Intellectual or Developmental Disabilities or Autism Spectrum Disorder - Rep. Kelly Murphy of Scarborough - EmergencyLD 198, SP0085An Act to Prohibit the University of Maine System Campus Police from Issuing a Citation or Summons Related to a Parking Violation to a Visitor of the University of Maine System - Sen. James Libby of CumberlandLD 375, SP0170An Act to Require the University of Maine School of Law to Provide an Online Degree Program - Sen. Trey Stewart of AroostookLD 377, SP0133An Act to Establish a University of Maine Medical School and to Dedicate Funds from Raising the Cigarette Tax to the School - Sen. Joseph Baldacci of PenobscotLD 457, SP0190An Act to Fund Climate Resiliency Projects Related to the Repair of Campus Infrastructure Used for Active Transportation and Outdoor Recreation - Sen. Anne Carney of CumberlandLD 471, SP0210Resolve, to Establish a Pilot Program to Expand Intensive English Language Learner Programs - Sen. Joseph Rafferty of YorkWork Sessions for March 5, 2025LD 34, SP0053An Act to Increase the Minimum Salary for Teachers - Sen. Teresa Pierce of CumberlandLD 71, HP0035An Act Regarding Special Education Funding - Rep. Kristi Mathieson of KitteryLD 98, HP0063An Act to Include School Counselors in the Educators for Maine Program - Rep. Michael Brennan of PortlandLD 181, HP0114An Act to Modify the Calculation of Pupil Counts Used for Determination of School Administrative Unit Operating Costs - Rep. Will Tuell of East MachiasLD 193, HP0126An Act to Fund Students in Maine Schools Who Are Experiencing Homelessness - Rep. Marshall Archer of SacoLD 501, HP0330An Act to Fairly Fund School Administrative Units for Economically Disadvantaged Students - Rep. Kristen Cloutier of LewistonWork Sessions for March 6, 2025LD 74, HP0038An Act to Update the System of Learning Results Review Timeline - Rep. Michael Brennan of PortlandLD 78, HP0042An Act to Require Elementary School Students to Learn Cursive Writing - Rep. Joseph Underwood of Presque IsleLD 360, SP0151An Act Supporting the Dirigo Reads Literacy Program - Sen. Joseph Baldacci of PenobscotLD 370, SP0162An Act to Raise the Minimum State Standard for Mathematics Education for a High School Diploma - Sen. James Libby of CumberlandLD 396, SP0182An Act to Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools - President. Matthea Daughtry of CumberlandLD 543, HP0362An Act to Enhance Maine's Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage by Requiring Hunter Safety Education in Schools - Rep. Donald Ardell of Monticello

Matt previews public hearings for:Judiciary Committee:LD 537 An Act to Prohibit the Doxing of a Minor and to Authorize a Related Civil Action - Rep. Melanie Sachs of FreeportEducation and Cultural Affairs Committee:LD 34 An Act to Increase the Minimum Salary for Teachers - Sen. Teresa Pierce of CumberlandLD 71  An Act Regarding Special Education Funding - Rep. Kristi Mathieson of KitteryLD 98 An Act to Include School Counselors in the Educators for Maine Program - Rep. Michael Brennan of PortlandLD 181 An Act to Modify the Calculation of Pupil Counts Used for Determination of School Administrative Unit Operating Costs - Rep. Will Tuell of East MachiasLD 193 An Act to Fund Students in Maine Schools Who Are Experiencing Homelessness - Rep. Marshall Archer of SacoLD 501 An Act to Fairly Fund School Administrative Units for Economically Disadvantaged Students - Rep. Kristen Cloutier of LewistonLD 74 An Act to Update the System of Learning Results Review Timeline - Rep. Michael Brennan of PortlandLD 78 An Act to Require Elementary School Students to Learn Cursive Writing - Rep. Joseph Underwood of Presque IsleLD 315 An Act to Add a Personal Finance Course to the State Graduation Requirements in High Schools - Rep. Ed Crockett of PortlandLD 360 An Act Supporting the Dirigo Reads Literacy Program - Sen. Joseph Baldacci of PenobscotLD 370 An Act to Raise the Minimum State Standard for Mathematics Education for a High School Diploma - Sen. James Libby of CumberlandLD 396 An Act to Provide for a Later Starting Time for High Schools - President. Matthea Daughtry of CumberlandLD 543An Act to Enhance Maine's Wildlife Conservation Efforts and Preserve Maine's Sporting Heritage by Requiring Hunter Safety Education in Schools - Rep. Donald Ardell of Monticello

Joe Madsen's visit to a doctor results in a street photography photo book project that could be described as lifesaving. Husband and wife team James and Karla Murray are bookmarking the great bars of NYC, and Valérie Jardin discovers the most extraordinary personal stories photographing centenarians. Also, today in the mailbag, Cody Shultz on the phrase imposter syndrome, Anja Poehlmann introduces the concept of a long portrait, Bob of the Desert flourishes in Arizona, more mystery sofa sightings in nature by Marshall Rimann and Chris Pillings, Gert Jan Cole finds a creative life truism and Michael Brennan is finding comfort in his portrait of a truly great man, plus the assignment for November is set by Lynn Fraser and Jacquie Matechuk. Links to all guests and features will be on the showpage, my sincere thanks to MPB who sponsor this show and the Extra Milers without whom we wouldn't be walking each week. WHY: A Sketchbook of Life is available here.

In this episode of The Patti Brennan Show, guest host Michael Brennan, CFP and son of Patti Brennan, joins Patti to chat about recent conferences she has attended. Michael actually runs the show today! From New York to Las Vegas, Patti has been traveling, speaking with, and interviewing some bright minds. This podcast focuses on today's most relevant issues, with Patti sharing insights gained from her experiences with remarkable people in the industry. Don't miss out on this episode of The Patti Brennan Show!  

In this episode of The Patti Brennan Show, guest host Michael Brennan joins Patti to discuss the Presidential Cycle Theory. The concepts of the sophomore slump and the third-year bump are particularly intriguing. Michael explores whether the Key Financial team can align rates of return with the sitting president, analyzing if returns truly correlate with presidential terms. Don't miss this insightful episode of The Patti Brennan Show!

Multiple counties along Florida's west coast suspend emergency response as Hurricane Milton makes landfall as a dangerous category three storm. Bill Karins, Jesse Kirsch, Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Stephanie Gosk, Craig Fugate, Michael Brennan, Sam Brock, Jason Dougherty, Art Delacruz, and Dana Griffin join the 11th Hour this Wednesday.

National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Michael Brennan explains Hurricane Milton's rapid intensification, the storm's track, and when to expect impact.

National Hurricane Center Director Michael Brennan describes the rapid intensification of Hurricane Milton.

Florida is bracing for a direct hit from Hurricane Helene, a powerful storm that's strengthened to a Category 4 with 130 mph winds. Helene is expected to make landfall Thursday night, but many across the state have been feeling its effects all day and preparing for the worst. Geoff Bennett discussed more with Michael Brennan, the director of the National Hurricane Center. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

  Here's a revised version of your text: In this episode of The Patti Brennan Show, guest host Michael Brennan joins Patti, Rory, and Matt (from our planning and investing team) to explore the impact of an election year, including the uncertainty it can bring to the market. Together, this insightful group dives into election-year statistics, myths, and everything in between. And this is just the beginning! With so much to cover on this topic, we'll return with Part 2 as the election draws closer. Be sure to catch this episode of The Patti Brennan Show!

In this episode of The Patti Brennan Show, guest host Michael Brennan joins Patti to discuss the symposium that Michael attended at MIT. Michael was beyond excited to travel to Boston to be with so many brilliant minds. He learned so much about the latest and greatest discoveries regarding retirement and its stages. The four pillars of retirement focus on what people are most concerned about - purpose, health, family, and finances.  Join us for an informative conversation about longevity, otherwise known as life planning.  Don't miss out on this episode of The Patti Brennan Show!

Mike Brennan has returned to the show to discuss the album The Sign from Ace of Base! Is it his favorite album? No! But he came ready to talk about it all the same. We also got into some other stuff.

Making Fun A Habit Series30 days to add fun to your creative practice. I will be going through Mike Brennan's Make Fun A Habit workbook and help you make fun a habit. I had the pleasure of interviewing Mike on my other podcast Find A Podcast About and talking about his podcast Creative Chats. This workbook leads you through steps to rekindle the fun in your life and get you in a space where you are your most creative. This is a 30-day book and I will be tackling each day as if it were a week and providing you insights on how you can use his ideas in your creative practice. Each chapter is broken up with a short story, questions to ponder, action items, and tips. In this episode of the Create Art Podcast, host Timothy Kimo Brien discusses the importance of making creativity enjoyable and habitual, inspired by Michael Brennan's book 'Making Fun a Habit.' Timothy shares insights from over 30 years of experience in arts and education to help listeners tame their inner critic and create more frequently. He explores creativity's basics and building blocks by asking key questions, setting creative routines, overcoming obstacles, and engaging in community activities and challenges. AssignmentQuestionsWhat do you enjoy creating? Why?What would it look like to have a regular routine of creating?What are your objections and obstacles? How can you solve these?Action ItemsStart a daily creativity journalTake a class or a workshopJoin a creative communitySet a creativity challenge for yourselfExperiment with different mediumsDon't be afraid to share your workTipsFind something that you enjoy creatingSet aside some time each day to createDon't be afraid to experimentDon't worry about being perfectShare your creations with othersTrack and measure what you createReach Out To The PodcastTo reach out to me, email timothy@createartpodcast.com I would love to hear about your journey and what you are working on. If you would like to be on the show or have me discuss a topic that is giving you trouble write in and let's start that conversation.Email: timothy@createartpodcast.com YouTube Channel: Create Art Podcast YT ChannelIG: @createartpodcastTwitter: @createartpodCreate Art Podcast Newslettertimothybrien.substack.comSpecial MessageIf you have found value in this podcast, please share it with a friend as that is the best way to discover new podcasts. I want this to be a 5-star podcast in your eyes so let me know what you would like to see. Speaking about sharing with a friend, check out my other podcast Find A Podcast About where I help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge-worthy podcast. You can find that podcast at

Graham Creech and Kevin Haime are live from the Commissionaires Open at Eagle Creek, where they're joined by tournament director Andy Rajhathy, then catch up with Michael Brennan who is fresh off the course shooting a 4-under 68

Mike Brennan is on the show to discuss Candlebox, a band whose earnest sincerity demands that we approach their 1993 self-titled album from a place of honesty. Mike is more than up for the task!

We need to right a terrible wrong. The world needs to know that Neal Murray is the true inventor of the Cosmopolitan - full stop. Don't believe what you've been told by others, we get the straight scoop in our interview with Neal. Listen in as he walks us through the history behind this iconic drink, how it got its name, how it became so popular, and a few other fascinating stories. Neal even walks Uncle Brad through how to make a proper Cosmopolitan. Trust us, you don't want to miss this episode. Please listen and please share his story. Let the truth be told! Cosmopolitan recipe (from Neal Murray) In your shaker add: 2 oz Vodka (Neal likes potato vodka, and so do we) 0.5 oz Lime Juice 0.5 oz Triple Sec (Brad used Cointreau and that turned out excellent, but it's higher proof) 0.5 oz Cranberry juice (Neal likes Ocean Spray as it's a little sweeter, and so do we) 0.5 oz Simple Syrup (1:1) Shake for 20 seconds Strain into Martini Glass (no need to double strain, Neal says the ice crystals are good in here, and he's right!) Your drink should be a beautiful pink, not red! Michael the painter's reference is Michael Brennan. Neal had a beautiful painting by him sitting behind him during our interview. Be on the lookout for Neal's youtube channel and website.  The Art of Drinking IG: @theartofdrinkingpodcast  Jules IG: @join_jules TikTok: @join_jules  Website: joinjules.com Brad  IG: @favorite_uncle_brad This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

P.M. Edition for Nov. 6. After one of the most intense bombing barrages in the war in Gaza, Israel is deepening its push into Gaza City. And former President Donald Trump clashes with the judge, as he takes the witness stand in his civil-fraud trial. Corinne Ramey reports. Plus, WSJ science and climate reporter Eric Niiler speaks with National Hurricane Center director Michael Brennan about why hurricanes are getting stronger more quickly. Annmarie Fertoli hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Max Defender 8 Meteorologist Leigh Spann discusses the latest on Tropical Storm Idalia and what we may expect in the Tampa Bay area if it maintains the predicted track National Hurricane Center Director Dr. Michael Brennan has the latest on Tropical Storm Idalia, where it's at, what it's predicted to do, and what it means to be on the ‘dirty side' of the storm. NewsRadio WFLA National Correspondent Rory O'Neill gives us the latest on Tropical Storm Idalia and what the National Hurricane Center is saying about the storm. NewsRadio WFLA National Correspondent Erin Real gives an update on the labor unions and how the strikes are going in Hollywood and the various industries across the U.S.

Host Steve Saltzgiver is joined by Scott Rood and Michael Brennan in this week's episode of "The Fleet Success Show" to discuss NAFA's 100 Best Fleets list. The fleet experts - and 100 Best Fleets judges - give inside tips on what fleets need to demonstrate to make the list, and how it can benefit the fleet operation.Have feedback on the show? We'd love to hear it! Send us your comments, questions, and feedback anywhere on social media @FleetSuccess, or send us an email at podcast@rtafleet.com.Want a copy of “The Fleet Success Playbook”?  Reserve your copy today!Don't forget to share the show with your colleagues and friends, and of course, subscribe to "The Fleet Success Show" anywhere you listen to podcasts!

Two guests join Chris Lang on this special U.S. Open preview episode. Hear from Isaac Simmons (starting at the 3:23 mark), one of two VSGA members who qualified for the championship. Michael Brennan was the other. Then, U.S. Open Championship director Charlie Howe joins (starting at the 26:05 mark). Howe discusses his path from Virginia Tech soccer player to his current role with the USGA and gives some good intel on Los Angeles Country Club, a first-time U.S. Open host.

We talk with Michael Brennan about the 2023 Hurricane season.  Dr. Hal Needham debuts his GeoTrek segment.Suggest a topic or ask a question: alex@wxguide.comVisit our conference site: www.hurricanecenterlive.comThanks for listening and please share with your friends and co-workers.

If you discovered this series through Apple podcasts, or because you heard that we won a Peabody Award for our work; WELCOME! For our longtime listeners who have heard these episodes before, your weekly dose of On the Media will be available as ever, on Friday afternoon. Enjoy!   Episode 5: There's Something About Radio Highly politicized, partisan companies like Salem have a hold on the airwaves — and they don't plan to give it up. Senior Vice President of Salem, Phil Boyce speaks candidly to Katie about the personalities he handpicked to spread Salem's message and about the company's plans to expand into the media world off the airwaves. And in this final episode of the series we ask the perennial question: peddling election denialism seems to be a solid business model — but is it legal?    The Divided Dial is hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. Her written articles and audio stories have appeared in The Atlantic, 99% Invisible, The Washington Post, BBC, NPR, WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio, The Guardian, Bloomberg's CityLab, National Geographic, and others. She is a lifelong radio nerd who got her start in media as a teenager, volunteering and working behind the scenes at radio stations for many years. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan.  With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

If you discovered this series through Apple podcasts, or because you heard that we won a Peabody Award for our work; WELCOME! For our longtime listeners who have heard these episodes before, your weekly dose of On the Media will be available as ever, on Friday afternoon. Enjoy!     Episode 4: From The Extreme to The Mainstream In the 1970s, talk radio was hitting its stride, with hosts and listeners from all political persuasions. But the radio dial was about to change forever. Community needs assessments, requirements to offer public service programs and multiple perspectives, and limits on how many stations a single company could own were all eradicated. Technological and legal changes would consolidate the radio industry exponentially, allowing conservative talk radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh to take over the airwaves. In this episode, we look at radio's last four decades to understand how we got to where we are today, and how conservative talk radio came to dominate a medium that once thrived on varied viewpoints.   The Divided Dial is hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. Her written articles and audio stories have appeared in The Atlantic, 99% Invisible, The Washington Post, BBC, NPR, WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio, The Guardian, Bloomberg's CityLab, National Geographic, and others. She is a lifelong radio nerd who got her start in media as a teenager, volunteering and working behind the scenes at radio stations for many years. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan.  With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

If you discovered this series through Apple podcasts, or because you heard that we won a Peabody Award for our work; WELCOME! For our longtime listeners who have heard these episodes before, your weekly dose of On the Media will be available as ever, on Friday afternoon. Enjoy!   Episode 3: The Liberal Bias Boogeyman How did the right get their vice grip of the airwaves, all the while arguing that they were being silenced and censored by a liberal media? In this episode we look at the early history of American radio to reveal that censorship of far-right and progressive voices alike was once common on radio. And we learn how, in the post-war and Civil Rights period, the US government encouraged more diverse viewpoints on the airwaves — until it didn't.   The Divided Dial is hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. Her written articles and audio stories have appeared in The Atlantic, 99% Invisible, The Washington Post, BBC, NPR, WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio, The Guardian, Bloomberg's CityLab, National Geographic, and others. She is a lifelong radio nerd who got her start in media as a teenager, volunteering and working behind the scenes at radio stations for many years. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan. Special thanks this episode to Tianyi Wang. With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

If you discovered this series through Apple podcasts, or because you heard that we won a Peabody Award for our work; WELCOME! For our longtime listeners who have heard these episodes before, your weekly dose of On the Media will be available as ever, on Friday afternoon. Enjoy!   Episode 2: From Pulpit to Politics How did the little-known Salem Media Group come to have an outsized political influence? In this episode we trace the company's rise to power from its scrappy start in the 1970s to the present day — a growth that paralleled and eventually became inextricable from the growth of the Religious Right. We learn that Salem is tightly networked with right wing political strategists, pollsters, big donors, far right leaders and Republican party mainstays thanks to their involvement with the Council for National Policy — a secretive group of Evangelical and conservative leaders. For decades, the CNP has been working behind the scenes to get a specific, highly influential subset of voters to act. And Salem has been a megaphone for their cause. The Divided Dial is hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. Her written articles and audio stories have appeared in The Atlantic, 99% Invisible, The Washington Post, BBC, NPR, WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio, The Guardian, Bloomberg's CityLab, National Geographic, and others. She is a lifelong radio nerd who got her start in media as a teenager, volunteering and working behind the scenes at radio stations for many years. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan. With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

If you discovered this series through Apple podcasts, or because you heard that we won a Peabody Award for our work; WELCOME! For our longtime listeners who have heard these episodes before, your weekly dose of On the Media will be available as ever, on Friday afternoon. Enjoy!   Episode 1: The True Believers In 2016, Christian talk radio host Eric Metaxas begrudgingly encouraged his listeners to vote for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. By 2020, he pledged his life to fighting the “stolen election” while talking with Trump on the air. Ahead of the midterm elections, Metaxas and many of his fellow talk radio hosts made sure the falsehood of massive 2020 election fraud was top of mind — on the airwaves and beyond. And while election-denying candidates didn't do as well as many on the right had hoped, at least 170 such candidates have been elected to state and national offices, some of whom will be in charge of future elections. We meet the company whose hosts never backed down from the lies of the stolen 2020 election: Salem Media Group, the largest Christian, conservative multimedia company in the country – and perhaps the most influential media company you've never heard of. The Divided Dial is hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. Her written articles and audio stories have appeared in The Atlantic, 99% Invisible, The Washington Post, BBC, NPR, WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio, The Guardian, Bloomberg's CityLab, National Geographic, and others. She is a lifelong radio nerd who got her start in media as a teenager, volunteering and working behind the scenes at radio stations for many years. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan. With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

Michael Brennan, Political Editor at the Business Post, on the week ahead in politics.

You're not alone if you take pride in your culture. But do you feel that brands understand your culture, context and deeply personal preferences? A recent survey revealed that nine in ten consumers feel that brands must show their understanding and appreciation of national identity and culture – but only 23% feel brands understand are actually doing so. Given our reliance on digital – isn't it about time that brands make the effort to demonstrate they understand us? We speak to Michael Brennan, Ingenious8, about his research report, ‘Unlocked 2023: In Understanding We Trust', which questioned 6,500 customers across 13 countries about their global customer experiences. Michael delves into the findings, key themes emerging from the research and explains why now is the time for brands to invest in their underlying technology and services in order to deliver on their customer experience promises.

Highly politicized, partisan companies like Salem Media Group have a hold on the airwaves — and they don't plan to give it up. This week, Senior Vice President of Salem Phil Boyce speaks candidly to reporter Katie Thornton about the personalities he handpicked to spread Salem's message and about the company's plans to expand into the media world off the airwaves. Peddling election denialism seems to be a solid business model — but is it legal?  This episode is an adaptation of our latest series, The Divided Dial. You can listen to the full series here.  The Divided Dial is reported and hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan. With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

Michael Brennan, Business Post Political Editor, assesses the fallout from yesterday's vote in the Dáil on Sinn Féin's eviction ban motion.

How did the right get their vice grip of the airwaves, all the while arguing that they were being silenced and censored by a liberal media? This week, we look at the early history of American radio to reveal that censorship of far-right and progressive voices alike was once common on radio. And reporter Katie Thornton explains how, in the post-war and Civil Rights period, the US government encouraged more diverse viewpoints on the airwaves — until it didn't. Plus, the technological and legal changes that led to conservative talk radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh taking over the airwaves.  This episode is an adaptation of our latest series, The Divided Dial. You can listen to the full series here.  The Divided Dial is reported and hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan. With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.    

In 2016, Christian talk radio host Eric Metaxas begrudgingly encouraged his listeners to vote for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. By 2020, he pledged his life to fighting the “stolen election” while talking with Trump on the air. Ahead of the midterm elections, Metaxas and many of his fellow talk radio hosts made sure the falsehood of massive 2020 election fraud was top of mind — on the airwaves and beyond. And while election-denying candidates didn't do as well as many on the right had hoped, at least 170 such candidates have been elected to state and national offices, some of whom will be in charge of future elections. This week, reporter Katie Thornton introduces us to the company whose hosts never backed down from the lies of the stolen 2020 election: Salem Media Group, the largest Christian, conservative multimedia company in the country – and perhaps the most influential media company you've never heard of. Thornton traces the company's rise to power from its scrappy start in the 1970s to the present day — a growth that paralleled and eventually became inextricable from the growth of the Religious Right.  This episode is an adaptation of our latest series, The Divided Dial. You can listen to the full series here.  The Divided Dial is reported and hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan. With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

Matt @DrewetteCard follows the lead of the Education and Cultural Affairs Committee by dipping his toes into the 131st Legislative Session as the Committee has scheduled its first public hearings! Matt does a quick preview of the public hearings scheduled for January 31 and February 2, then does a quick check as the heat gets really turned up the first full week of February! January 31 Public Hearing: LD 98, HP0066An Act to Update the Special Education Laws - Rep. Michael Brennan of Portland LD 142, HP0088An Act to Fund Climate-related Service Work - Rep. Morgan Rielly of Westbrook LD 143, HP0089An Act to Support Rural Service Programming and Promote Volunteerism - Rep. Morgan Rielly of Westbrook February 2 Public Hearing: LD 15, HP0019An Act to Amend the Law Governing the State Grant Program Administered by the Maine Historic Preservation Commission - Rep. Jan Dodge of Belfast LD 19, HP0023An Act to Authorize the National Institute of Funeral Service to Grant Associate Degrees - Rep. Victoria Doudera of Camden LD 129, SP0068Resolve, to Direct the University of Maine System to Study the Feasibility of Establishing a Public Allopathic Medical School in Penobscot County - Sen. Joseph Baldacci of Penobscot Thanks to Playing for Laughs for sponsoring this episode! Join Playing for Laughs at their "Failed Resolutions" comedy improv show on Saturday, January 28th at 7:30pm. $10 General Admission at the door. Go to https://www.theaterproject.com/p4l for more information. Follow us: Twitter: @DrewetteCard, @MaineEdMatters Facebook: facebook.com/maineeducationmatters

Highly politicized, partisan companies like Salem have a hold on the airwaves — and they don't plan to give it up. Senior Vice President of Salem, Phil Boyce speaks candidly to Katie about the personalities he handpicked to spread Salem's message and about the company's plans to expand into the media world off the airwaves. And in this final episode of the series we ask the perennial question: peddling election denialism seems to be a solid business model — but is it legal?    The Divided Dial is hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. Her written articles and audio stories have appeared in The Atlantic, 99% Invisible, The Washington Post, BBC, NPR, WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio, The Guardian, Bloomberg's CityLab, National Geographic, and others. She is a lifelong radio nerd who got her start in media as a teenager, volunteering and working behind the scenes at radio stations for many years. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan.  With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

In the 1970s, talk radio was hitting its stride, with hosts and listeners from all political persuasions. But the radio dial was about to change forever. Community needs assessments, requirements to offer public service programs and multiple perspectives, and limits on how many stations a single company could own were all eradicated. Technological and legal changes would consolidate the radio industry exponentially, allowing conservative talk radio hosts like Rush Limbaugh to take over the airwaves. In this episode, we look at radio's last four decades to understand how we got to where we are today, and how conservative talk radio came to dominate a medium that once thrived on varied viewpoints.   The Divided Dial is hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. Her written articles and audio stories have appeared in The Atlantic, 99% Invisible, The Washington Post, BBC, NPR, WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio, The Guardian, Bloomberg's CityLab, National Geographic, and others. She is a lifelong radio nerd who got her start in media as a teenager, volunteering and working behind the scenes at radio stations for many years. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan.  With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

Episode 3 - The Liberal Bias Boogeyman How did the right get their vice grip of the airwaves, all the while arguing that they were being silenced and censored by a liberal media? In this episode we look at the early history of American radio to reveal that censorship of far-right and progressive voices alike was once common on radio. And we learn how, in the post-war and Civil Rights period, the US government encouraged more diverse viewpoints on the airwaves — until it didn't. The Divided Dial is hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. Her written articles and audio stories have appeared in The Atlantic, 99% Invisible, The Washington Post, BBC, NPR, WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio, The Guardian, Bloomberg's CityLab, National Geographic, and others. She is a lifelong radio nerd who got her start in media as a teenager, volunteering and working behind the scenes at radio stations for many years. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan. Special thanks this episode to Tianyi Wang. With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

Episode 2: From Pulpit to Politics How did the little-known Salem Media Group come to have an outsized political influence? In this episode we trace the company's rise to power from its scrappy start in the 1970s to the present day — a growth that paralleled and eventually became inextricable from the growth of the Religious Right. We learn that Salem is tightly networked with right wing political strategists, pollsters, big donors, far right leaders and Republican party mainstays thanks to their involvement with the Council for National Policy — a secretive group of Evangelical and conservative leaders. For decades, the CNP has been working behind the scenes to get a specific, highly influential subset of voters to act. And Salem has been a megaphone for their cause. The Divided Dial is hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. Her written articles and audio stories have appeared in The Atlantic, 99% Invisible, The Washington Post, BBC, NPR, WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio, The Guardian, Bloomberg's CityLab, National Geographic, and others. She is a lifelong radio nerd who got her start in media as a teenager, volunteering and working behind the scenes at radio stations for many years. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan. With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.

During the 2022 midterms, election-denying and pro-Trump candidates ran on a platform of  falsehoods about voter fraud in 2020. But there's a much more present source introducing this narrative into American homes: the country's largest Christian conservative multimedia company. We learn how the far-right came to dominate Christian talk radio and we meet Salem Media Group – perhaps the most influential media company you've never heard of.   The Divided Dial is a new series from our colleagues at On The Media about how one side of the political spectrum came to dominate talk radio – and how one company is using the airwaves to launch a right wing media empire. You can listen to future episodes here.   The Divided Dial is hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is technical director. Art by Michael Brennan. With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism.   Companion listening for this episode: Church, State, and the Soul of our Nation (10/10/2022) Christian nationalism – the push to have laws, policies and social norms reflect Christian values –  is a growing movement in the U.S. As its rise continues to influence contemporary politics, how should we consider and prepare for its impact on our government? Pastor and executive director of Vote Common Good, Doug Pagitt, walks us through the history of the movement, and tells us how he and other faith leaders are finding ways to combat the effects of Christian nationalism in their own faith communities.   “Notes from America” airs live on Sunday evenings at 6pm ET. The podcast episodes are lightly edited from our live broadcasts. To catch all the action, tune into the show on Sunday nights via the stream on notesfromamerica.org or on WNYC's YouTube channel. We want to hear from you! Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @noteswithkai or email us at notes@wnyc.org.

Episode 1: The True Believers In 2016, Christian talk radio host Eric Metaxas begrudgingly encouraged his listeners to vote for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. By 2020, he pledged his life to fighting the “stolen election” while talking with Trump on the air. Ahead of the midterm elections, Metaxas and many of his fellow talk radio hosts made sure the falsehood of massive 2020 election fraud was top of mind — on the airwaves and beyond. And while election-denying candidates didn't do as well as many on the right had hoped, at least 170 such candidates have been elected to state and national offices, some of whom will be in charge of future elections. We meet the company whose hosts never backed down from the lies of the stolen 2020 election: Salem Media Group, the largest Christian, conservative multimedia company in the country – and perhaps the most influential media company you've never heard of. The Divided Dial is hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. Her written articles and audio stories have appeared in The Atlantic, 99% Invisible, The Washington Post, BBC, NPR, WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio, The Guardian, Bloomberg's CityLab, National Geographic, and others. She is a lifelong radio nerd who got her start in media as a teenager, volunteering and working behind the scenes at radio stations for many years. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan. With support from the Fund for Investigative Journalism. On the Media is supported by listeners like you. Support OTM by donating today (https://pledge.wnyc.org/support/otm). Follow our show on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook @onthemedia, and share your thoughts with us by emailing onthemedia@wnyc.org.

Episode 1: The True Believers In 2016, Christian talk radio host Eric Metaxas begrudgingly encouraged his listeners to vote for then-presidential candidate Donald Trump. By 2020, he pledged his life to fighting the “stolen election” while talking with Trump on the air. Ahead of the midterm elections, Metaxas and many of his fellow talk radio hosts made sure the falsehood of massive 2020 election fraud was top of mind — on the airwaves and beyond. And while election-denying candidates didn't do as well as many on the right had hoped, at least 170 such candidates have been elected to state and national offices, some of whom will be in charge of future elections. We meet the company whose hosts never backed down from the lies of the stolen 2020 election: Salem Media Group, the largest Christian, conservative multimedia company in the country – and perhaps the most influential media company you've never heard of. The Divided Dial is hosted by journalist and Fulbright Fellow Katie Thornton. Her written articles and audio stories have appeared in The Atlantic, 99% Invisible, The Washington Post, BBC, NPR, WNYC, Minnesota Public Radio, The Guardian, Bloomberg's CityLab, National Geographic, and others. She is a lifelong radio nerd who got her start in media as a teenager, volunteering and working behind the scenes at radio stations for many years. You can follow her work on Instagram or on her website. The Divided Dial was edited by On the Media's executive producer, Katya Rogers. With production support from Max Balton and fact-checking by Tom Colligan, Sona Avakian, and Graham Hacia. Music and sound design by Jared Paul. Jennifer Munson is our technical director. Art by Michael Brennan.