Podcast appearances and mentions of Michael Mullen

For the Back to Nature series on In Focus, we visit with Michael Mullen, the Choctawhatchee Riverkeeper during Earth Week.

Please join us Right Now,  February 17, 2025  at 11:00AM PST as  Actress, Co-Artistic Director Evelyn Rudie, Writer, Producer Katrina Wood and Actor, Costume Designer Michael Mullen joins host Ron Brewington on "The Actor's Choice."

Did you enjoy this episode? Text us your thoughts and be sure to include the episode name.In each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, our guests share insights on key areas of the year-end accounting and reporting process. The conversations are relevant for all finance teams, even if it's not year-end close time. And it's relevant even for those not engaged in the company's closing process – the episodes have something for everyone.In this next episode of our series, PwC's US Assurance Quality Management leader, Michael Mullen, shares insights and key reminders on navigating materiality judgments.In this episode, we discuss:  4:51 – A refresher on the framework for assessing materiality and errors in financial statements20:44 – Recent SEC statements and areas of focus relating to materiality and errors31:43 – Considerations related to fraud and illegal acts 37:47 – Final advice and key takeaways in navigating materiality assessments Check out our other episodes in this miniseries:Year-end toolkit: Year in review from the corner officeYear-end toolkit: Accounting and reporting reminders for 2025Year-end toolkit: Audit reminders for preparersYear-end toolkit: Tax accounting and reporting reminders for 2025Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for more episodes.Michael Mullen is PwC's US Assurance Quality Management leader. In this role, he oversees complex client issues, providing technical insights and expertise in support of overall quality. With over 35 years of client service experience, Michael has led numerous global client engagements.  Kyle Moffatt is PwC's Professional Practice leader, leading a team responsible for working with standard setters and regulators as well as delivering brand-defining thought leadership and educational materials. He also consults with engagement teams and audit clients on SEC reporting matters. Before PwC, Kyle spent almost 20 years with the SEC, most recently as Chief Accountant and Disclosure Program Director in the Division of Corporation Finance.  Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com. 

Nei giorni scorsi è circolato un video del capo dell'esercito italiano, voluto da Giorgia Meloni. In un discorso ufficiale presso una scuola militare, Carmine Masiello, nominato un anno fa, afferma che vuole un esercito pronto alla guerra perché, a suo dire, la loro missione “non è creare burocrazia, non è vivere nella burocrazia, non è vivere per la burocrazia. L'esercito è fatto per prepararsi alla guerra”. E conclude con un virile “punto!” esclamato con enfasi alla fine della frase. Ha poi citato l'ammiraglio Michael Mullen che, in un intervento sull'innovazione nella Difesa statunitense, ha affermato: “Non c'è più tempo per la mediocrità, non c'è più tempo per la burocrazia”. Par di capire che, per il valoroso generale, la diplomazia – che lui sembra ridurre a “burocrazia” – rappresenti uno svilimento della virilità militare. “Tutti si erano concentrati su queste famose operazioni di sostegno alla pace, - dice Masiello - tutti guardavano a quegli scenari, nessuno ha avuto la visione di capire quello che stava succedendo. Era comodo fare operazioni di sostegno alla pace, in primis perché costano di meno”. E per concludere ci fa sapere di voler riesumare la definizione di “scuola di guerra” per il corso di Stato Maggiore, già sepolto ai tempi del governo Berlusconi. Masiello non lo sa, ma è riuscito nel capolavoro di mettere per iscritto i desideri inconfessabili del governo che nessuno ha mai avuto il coraggio di dire apertamente. Ora siamo curiosi di sapere che ne pensa il ministro Crosetto, sempre così dolente quando comunica di dover preparare la guerra, dell'entusiasmo del suo generale. Anche perché queste parole sono molto più gravi di quelle del generale Vannacci, ma è molto più scomodo sottolinearlo. #LaSveglia per La NotiziaDiventa un supporter di questo podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/la-sveglia-di-giulio-cavalli--3269492/support.

Please join us Right Now,  November 11, 2024  at 11:00AM PST as  Playwright, Actor Jason Downs , Actor, Costume Designer Michael Mullen and Illustrator, Storyboard Ajamu Frasier,  Singer, Actor, Writer Wanda Ray Willis  join host Ron Brewington on "The Actor's Choice."

Please join us Right Now, January 29, 2024 at 11:00AM PST as Actress, Writer, Producer Sardia Robinson, Actress, Writer Ziggy Mrkich and Actor, Costume Designer Michael Mullen host Ron Brewington on "The Actor's Choice."

In each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, our guests share insights on key areas of the year-end accounting and reporting process. In this episode, guest host Kyle Moffatt, PwC National Office Professional Practice leader, sits down with PwC's US Trust Solutions Quality Management leader, Michael Mullen, to help us navigate materiality judgments in a challenging financial environment with an increased risk of fraud and error. In this episode, you'll hear: 2:10 - A discussion of the guiding principles of SAB 99 and its importance in the current macroeconomic environment 5:41 - A refresher on the framework for evaluating materiality and errors in financial statements, including both quantitative and qualitative aspects 7:05 - Observations on the increase in SEC staff comments and requests for SAB 99 analyses to support materiality judgments 8:40 - Recent SEC statements on the increased trends in restatements and revisions, including considerations for preparers and auditors working through materiality assessments and reminders on the control implications 15:55 - A discussion of the role of the audit committee and the importance of proactively engaging with those charged with governance when dealing with materiality judgments 17:45 - Key takeaways for preparers and auditors in navigating the heightened risk of fraud and the significance of understanding the role of each stakeholder in the financial reporting process  21:40 - Final advice for preparers on improving processes and controls to effectively avoid errors For more information on key SEC rules, refer to our publications on cybersecurity disclosures and cybersecurity materiality assessments. Additionally, follow this podcast on your favorite podcast app for upcoming episodes in our Year-end toolkit series. Michael Mullen is PwC's US Trust Solutions Quality Management leader. In this role, he oversees complex client issues, providing technical insights and expertise in support of overall quality. With over 30 years of client service experience, Michael has led numerous global client engagements. Kyle Moffatt is PwC's Professional Practice leader, leading a team responsible for working with standard setters and regulators as well as delivering brand-defining thought leadership and educational materials. He also consults with engagement teams and audit clients on SEC reporting matters. Before PwC, Kyle spent almost 20 years with the SEC, most recently as Chief Accountant and Disclosure Program Director in the Division of Corporation Finance. Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com. 

This edition features stories on Defense Secretary Robert Gates and Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman, Adm. Michael Mullen, holding a press conference describing the three-step process for preparing to allow homosexuals to serve openly in the military, a blood drive at Ramstein Air Base, rebuilding the T-38 Fighter jet as an air-to-air combat training aircraft at Holloman Air Force Base, the Community Center at Spangdahlem Air Base hosting a Chili Cook-off, preventing sickness during gym workouts, and United States Air Forces Central Command's Senior Enlisted Advisor visiting bases around the area of responsibility (AOR). Hosted by Airman 1st Class Alina Richard.

In each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, our guests discuss key areas of the year-end reporting process – from closing the books to finalizing reports.In this episode, PwC's US Trust Solutions Quality Management leader, Michael Mullen, joins us to share his expertise managing materiality judgments and to provide insights into recent SEC activity related to materiality. In this episode, you'll hear discussion of:1:45 - The principle and purpose of the SEC staff's accounting bulletin on materiality (SAB 99) 5:13 - Recent SEC statements on materiality and the importance of an objective, unbiased assessment10:04 - The need for a thoughtful and documented assessment of materiality before identifying an error15:54 - The impact of the current macroeconomic environment on the assessment of fraud risk by management and auditors 23:44 - SEC enforcement actions and expected impact of the SEC's new compensation clawback rules31:51 - Final advice and reminders for year-end materiality assessmentsCheck out other episodes of our Year-end toolkit series, available in our library. And listen to another podcast with Michael that takes a deeper dive on the process of making materiality assessments. Michael Mullen is PwC's US Trust Solutions Quality Management leader. In this role, he oversees complex client issues, providing technical insights and expertise in support of overall quality. With over 30 years of client service experience, Michael has led numerous global client engagements.Heather Horn is PwC's National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request for individuals who may need a disability-related accommodation. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.

Michael Mullen, Choctawhatchee Riverkeeper, talks with Carolyn Hutcheson, In Focus host, about one of Alabama's longest free-flowing rivers and the pollutants that affect the Wiregrass waterway.

As Boimler attempts to get to the next level in Starfleet by becoming a Yes-Man, Mariner continues to work under the guidance of Commander Ransom. Join in as we talk about Star Trek: Lower Decks, The Least Dangerous Game.

Misión Covayashi Maru: Lower Decks T3 E02 | La U.S.S. Covacha explora los elevadores espaciales, aliens eróticos con puentes nasales ligeramente diferentes, cacerías galácticas y las Ñoñoticias Trekkies de la semana. ORDEN DEL DÍA (00:05:55) - BITÁCORA SEMANAL - Star Trek: Lower Decks T3 E02 "The Least Dangerous Game". Ñoñoticias - El día de Star Trek. FICHA TÉCNICA SINOPSIS | Star Trek: Lower Decks T3 E02 "The Least Dangerous Game". En un planeta paradisíaco tropical, Mariner le pregunta al comandante Ransom cómo estructura su equipo visitante. Boimler toma una audaz decisión profesional. Dirección: Michael Mullen. Guión: Mike McMahanGarrick Bernard. Elenco: Tawny Newsome, Jack Quaid, Noël Wells. Estreno: Septiembre 1, 2022. Paramount+. 25 minutos | Dolby Digital. FICHA COVACHA TRIPULACIÓN: Oficial de Comunicaciones Axel Alonso, Oficial Científico Isidro Rodríguez. POLIZÓN: Valentín García. FECHA ESTELAR: Domingo 4 de septiembre, 2022. PODCAST Y REDES: Almirante Valentín García. ¡Conviértete en miembro del canal de YouTube desde $9 al mes, y ayúdanos a seguir creando contenido! Suscríbete al Podcast de La Covacha en: Spotify: http://spoti.fi/2XJDQq2​. Apple: http://apple.co/2KkWpOb​. Amazon: http://amzn.to/3qjUUzm​. Google: http://bit.ly/3idg5zW​. Anchor: https://bit.ly/3hfzLom.

Former Edelman executive Kathy Krenger joined Kraft Heinz as global CCO in July 2021 from Hyatt Hotels, reporting directly to the company's CEO Miguel Patricio and working directly with him on the business' transformation. She replaced 23-year Kraft Heinz veteran Michael Mullen, who retired in mid-August last year. On this week's podcast, she talks about doubling down on employee engagement, moving North America comms into the global comms team and bringing on Zeno this March for corporate agency support. Plus:  -Edelman subsidiary's work with LIV Golf and the agency's split with Standard Bank Group; -Lyft hiring WE as PR AOR; -Diversity Marketing Consortium adds two more agenciesAnd much more. Follow us on Twitter: @PRWeekUSReceive the latest industry news, insights, and special reports. Start Your Free 1-Month Trial Subscription To PRWeek www.prweek.com

Rob McConnell Interviews - MICHAEL MULLEN - War of the Angels

Rob McConnell Interviews - MICHAEL MULLEN - War of the Angels

Rob McConnell Interviews - MICHAEL MULLEN - War of the Angels

社评：勾结外部势力谋“独”，换不来台湾安全｜Editorial：Colluding with external forces would notensure security in Taiwan After barking for weeks since the eruption of Russia-Ukraine tensions, Taiwan leader Tsai Ing-wen has finally received her long-awaited treats from across the Pacific.自俄乌冲突爆发以来，台湾地区领导人蔡英文叫嚣数周，终于从太平洋彼岸收到了她期待已久的礼物。The Joe Biden administration sent a high-level delegation of former officials on Asia affairs and security from both parties, led by Michael Mullen, former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, to the island on Tuesday to reaffirm to the Tsai administration the US' "rock solid" commitment to Taiwan's security, and to spur her to further upgrade the island's defense system.美国总统拜登指派跨党派高级别代表团访台。访团由前亚太事务与安全官员组成，由美国美前参联会主席迈克尔·马伦率领，于3月1日抵达台湾。此行是为了向蔡英文当局重申美国对台湾地区安全的“坚如磐石”的承诺，并促使她进一步升级台湾的导弹防御系统。The last time a US delegation visited the island as a "personal signal" by Biden was on April 13 last year. A day later, his administration announced its decision to pull US forces out of Afghanistan. The Biden administration announced a $750 million arms deal with the island three months later.美国代表团访台上一次访台是去年4月13日，被视作拜登发出的“个人信号”。一天后，美国政府宣布从阿富汗撤军。三个月后，拜登政府宣布向台湾出售一批总价值为7.5亿美元的武器。A second deal of $100 million was approved on Feb 7, with the US administration citing the Ukraine crisis as an impetus. Nobody will be surprised if the Biden administration announces its approval of a third arms sales after the visit.2月7日，美国政府以乌克兰危机为由，批准了拜登上任后第二次对台军售，总价达11亿美元。倘若拜登政府在此次访台后宣布第三次对台军售也并不令人意外。The reason why Tsai is trying to take advantage of the Ukraine crisis to arouse the international community's "empathy" with the island is that she wants to blur the line on the Taiwan question. But the international community is well aware that it is an internal affair of China.蔡英文当局之所以想借乌克兰危机，唤起国际社会对台湾的“同情”，是因为其想在台湾问题上模糊界限。但是台湾问题是中国的内政，国际社会对此心知肚明。Although the island's defense budget has risen from $11 billion when Tsai took her post in 2016 to $17 billion this year, much of which has found its way into the pockets of the US military complex, it has only served to fuel Tsai's anxiety.自蔡英文上任以来，台湾地区的“国防预算”已从2016年的110亿美元增加到今年的170亿美元，其中大部分落入了美国军事体系的口袋。但这除了助长蔡英文的焦虑之外无济于事。Given that former secretary of state Mike Pompeo is visiting the island from Wednesday to Saturday hard on the heels of Biden's delegation, which is visiting from Tuesday to Wednesday, their reassuring words and salesmanship may ease Tsai's anxiety, albeit temporarily.继拜登代表团于3月2日至3日访台之后，美国前国务卿蓬佩奥也将于3月3日至5日窜访台湾。他们安抚的话语和高超的推销技巧可能会缓解蔡英文的焦虑，尽管这只是暂时的。The US should match its words with deeds and uphold the one-China principle with sincerity. It was the 50th anniversary of the release of the Shanghai Communique on Monday, in which the US side acknowledged that Taiwan is a part of China and reaffirmed "its interest in a peaceful settlement of the Taiwan question by the Chinese themselves".美方应言行一致，真诚维护一个中国原则。2月28日适逢中美《上海公报》发表50周年，美方在《上海公报》中承认台湾是中国的一部分，并重申“它对由中国人自己和平解决台湾问题的关心”。That's a responsible stance for the US to adopt today.这才是今日的美国应采取的负责任的立场。As for Tsai, her anxiety will continue to grow as it stems from her knowledge that her secessionist cause is doomed to failure as it goes against the will of the Chinese nation.至于蔡英文，她的焦虑会愈演愈烈，因为她知道她的分裂事业违背了中华民族的意愿，是注定要失败的。eruption 英 [ɪˈrʌpʃn]; 美 [ɪˈrʌpʃn]n.喷发；（战争、怒气等的）爆发；发疹impetus英 [ˈɪmpɪtəs]; 美 [ˈɪmpɪtəs]n.动力，促进；动量，冲力reassuring英 [ˌriːəˈʃʊərɪŋ]; 美 [ˌriːəˈʃʊrɪŋ]adj.使人安心的，使人放心的v.使放心，使消除疑虑（reassure的现在分词）secessionist英 [sɪˈseʃənɪst]; 美 [sɪˈseʃənɪst]adj.赞成（或参与）脱离活动的；奉行分离主义的n.分离主义者

Admiral Mullen is a retired United States Navy Admiral, who served as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. He was appointed by President Bush and reappointed by President Obama. He advanced rapidly in the field of innovative technologies, championed emerging and enduring global partnerships, and promoted new methods for countering terrorism. Additionally, he taught at the Woodrow Wilson School of International and Public Affairs at Princeton University. Today he continues to teach Advanced Ethics and Leadership at the US Naval Academy.Admiral Mullen's passion for leadership started with college sports. His passion to communicate came from his father, a Hollywood PR executive, and his interest in human relations was enhanced by the Navy, where he was provided the opportunity to travel internationally and get to understand different cultures.Mullen believes that creating a framework for yourself by establishing your values and principles is a foundation for discovering your true north and leadership style. Mullen advises that no matter what happens, we should never walk away from integrity. When faced with failure, we need to take the time to reflect on who we are and how we can improve in the future. When difficult and challenging situations approach, we as leaders should rely on our values, have the courage to ask for help, and understand accountability. Leadership encompasses taking responsibility in good times and bad. When a mistake is made, a leader is tested by how they persevere, and they must keep going instead of giving up. It is not about the failure itself, but how  the person handled it and what they learned the lessons. Another important skill is effective communication and managing relationships, particularly in such tense times. Having good relationships and strong mentors will continue to provide the support needed during all types of situations. Join us, and learn how to make tough decisions, understand culture and history, prepare ourselves for global challenges and make the world a better place.

In each episode of our Year-end toolkit series, you'll find something relevant to the year-end reporting process.This week Heather Horn was joined by Michael Mullin, PwC's US Trust Solutions Quality Management leader, to discuss the SEC's guidance on financial statement materiality and error evaluations.In this episode you'll hear them discuss:1:25 - What's changed since the SEC staff issued its accounting bulletin (SAB 99) in 1999, and what's the same8:45 - Some “common sense” qualitative factors that should be considered10:35 - Evaluating the impact of errors on consensus estimates, analyst expectations, and balance sheet-related covenants18:01 - The dynamics of management compensation and involvement of upper management in intentional misstatements21:01 - How to perform a quantitative evaluation, and the differences between a restatement and a revision38:17 - The general presumption of a material weakness in cases of restatement41:02 - Managing the misstatement evaluation process and the recent reminders from the SEC staffWant to learn more? Listen to our previous podcasts in the Year-end toolkit series, Reminders from PwC's National Office, Statement of cash flows, and Resolving complex issues.Michael Mullen is PwC's US Trust Solutions Quality Management leader. In this role he oversees complex client issues, providing technical insights and expertise in support of overall quality. With over 30 years of client service experience, Michael has led numerous global client engagements.Heather Horn is PwC's National Office thought leader, responsible for developing our communications strategy and conveying firm positions on accounting and financial reporting matters. She is the engaging host of PwC's accounting and reporting weekly podcast and quarterly webcast series, as well as periodic webcasts for the power and utilities industry. With over 30 years of experience, Heather's accounting and auditing expertise includes financial instruments and rate-regulated accounting.Transcripts available upon request. Please send requests to us_podcast@pwc.com.

On this week's "Face the Nation," COVID-19 cases are spiking across the country and consumer prices are also on the rise. Guest moderator John Dickerson is joined by former FDA Commissioner Dr. Scott Gottlieb to discuss the Delta variant. CBS News Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger on inflation, David Becker, the executive director for the Center for Election Innovation and Research about election laws, Plus, interviews with Chris Krebs, and former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Adm. Michael Mullen. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode: 2636 Admiral Michael Mullen and Mathematics.  Today, leading the charge.

Michael Mullen worked in the National Basketball Association for ten years, where he helped pioneer NBA franchises into the computer age. He was the first person to fully automate an NBA franchise. He was first to create a commercial basketball site on the world wide web when he designed and maintained the original site for Prodigy, and he managed an international cyberstaff of more than 200 volunteer reporters. He was recognized as the top computer analyst in professional basketball, and was acknowledged by the White House and the U.S. Senate. Mullen eventually left computers and ventured into other areas of the sporting industry. He chaired career seminars with numerous professional teams, and with multiple USA Olympic governing bodies. He also authored, "How To Get A Job In Sports (Masters Press)." He served as General Manager of historic Venice Arena (former headquarters of Ringling Brothers and Barnum&Bailey Circus in Venice, FL), where he hosted international events in Olympic-style boxing for Team USA, and nationally televised professional boxing. He consulted for the newly revised American Basketball Association, before retiring from sports in favor of a writing career and working for one of the largest book publishers in the world. For Your Listening Pleasure all the radio shows available on The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network with our compliments, visit - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv.Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; America's Soul Doctor with Ken Unger; Back in Control Radio Show with Dr. David Hanscom, MD; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Imagine More Success Radio Show with Syndee Hendricks and Thomas Hydes; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; Two Good To Be True with Justina Marsh and Peter Marsh; and many other!That's The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network Shows and Archives - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv

Michael Mullen worked in the National Basketball Association for ten years, where he helped pioneer NBA franchises into the computer age. He was the first person to fully automate an NBA franchise. He was first to create a commercial basketball site on the world wide web when he designed and maintained the original site for Prodigy, and he managed an international cyberstaff of more than 200 volunteer reporters. He was recognized as the top computer analyst in professional basketball, and was acknowledged by the White House and the U.S. Senate. Mullen eventually left computers and ventured into other areas of the sporting industry. He chaired career seminars with numerous professional teams, and with multiple USA Olympic governing bodies. He also authored, "How To Get A Job In Sports (Masters Press)." He served as General Manager of historic Venice Arena (former headquarters of Ringling Brothers and Barnum&Bailey Circus in Venice, FL), where he hosted international events in Olympic-style boxing for Team USA, and nationally televised professional boxing. He consulted for the newly revised American Basketball Association, before retiring from sports in favor of a writing career and working for one of the largest book publishers in the world. For Your Listening Pleasure all the radio shows available on The 'X' Zone Broadcast Network with our compliments, visit - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv. Our radio shows archives and programming include: A Different Perspective with Kevin Randle; Alien Cosmic Expo Lecture Series; Alien Worlds Radio Show; America's Soul Doctor with Ken Unger; Back in Control Radio Show with Dr. David Hanscom, MD; Connecting with Coincidence with Dr. Bernard Beitman, MD; Dick Tracy; Dimension X; Exploring Tomorrow Radio Show; Flash Gordon; Imagine More Success Radio Show with Syndee Hendricks and Thomas Hydes; Jet Jungle Radio Show; Journey Into Space; Know the Name with Sharon Lynn Wyeth; Lux Radio Theatre - Classic Old Time Radio; Mission Evolution with Gwilda Wiyaka; Paranormal StakeOut with Larry Lawson; Ray Bradbury - Tales Of The Bizarre; Sci Fi Radio Show; Seek Reality with Roberta Grimes; Space Patrol; Stairway to Heaven with Gwilda Wiyaka; The 'X' Zone Radio Show with Rob McConnell; Two Good To Be True with Justina Marsh and Peter Marsh; and many other! That's The ‘X' Zone Broadcast Network Shows and Archives - https://www.spreaker.com/user/xzoneradiotv

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

Dr. Anthony Fauci, Director, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, talks to Chuck Todd about the ongoing Covid spike. In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Retired Adm. Michael Mullen, former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, explains how a successful presidential transition operates. Kasie Hunt, Michael Eric Dyson, O. Kay Henderson and Hugh Hewitt join the Meet the Press roundtable.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

Mayor Perry will be joined by Michael Mullen and Jason Gilbert from Clear Path for Veterans New England along with a very special guest 4-legged guest.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

"Half the Child" takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Benjamin, who ages from 2 to 5. Mike is an air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport who also is pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology. He and Ben's mother are about to divorce, and the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, ultimately culminating in abduction. The battle for Ben negatively affects Mike's career, education, financial state, friendships, romantic life, physical health, and emotional well-being. Refusing to relinquish his parental rights leads Mike to personal bankruptcy, temporary homelessness, potentially catastrophic errors at work, and suicidal depression. Yet he steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of living apart from his son. With courts continually ruling against Ben's father, it remains uncertain if their bond will survive. Ultimately, they will write their own love story. ~ William J. McGee was born in New York City and received an MFA in Fiction from Columbia University. Among other pursuits, he teaches undergraduate and graduate Creative Writing; represents travelers as a consumer advocate in Washington; and is an award-winning investigative journalist and columnist. McGee is the former Editor-in-Chief of Consumer Reports Travel Letter and also worked in airline flight operations management and served in the U.S. Air Force Auxiliary. He is the author of Attention All Passengers, a nonfiction exposé of the airline industry, and is developing AirFear, a scripted television drama. McGee lives in Connecticut and is, of course, at work on another novel. He is also a father.

A team chemistry filled episode. Joan Ryan is an award-winning journalist and author of five books. We were extremely fortunate to discuss her latest effort, Intangibles: Unlocking the Science and Soul of Team Chemistry. The book explains team chemistry through incredible interviews and stories helping to demystify this very real phenomenon. Are you a cynic; a non-believer? You won't be once you hear this interview with Joan, a sports journalist who has covered every major sporting event from the Super Bowl and the World Series to the Olympics and championship fights. Her sports columns and features earned 13 Associated Press Sports Editors Awards, the National Headliner Award, the Women's Sports Foundation's Journalism Award, and the prestigious Edgar A. Poe Award. She is a member of the Pandemic Baseball Book Club and her book is a must-read and treasure to have as part of your home library. Michael Mullen and Brett Mandel join us briefly to discuss their company, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com and their special promotion to benefit the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, as well as their newly released home plate shaped wooden cutting board and other soon to be released grilling tools. Great guys and a wonderful company.We conclude the show with the song, "Ace & Bobo" from our friends Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky. You can find the song on Facebook at Dave Dresser Music or find the song and video on YouTube. While at Dave Dresser Music or YouTube enjoy some of their other songs as well.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comFacebook - baseball and bbqTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueYouTube - baseball and bbqWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com

Guest William J. McGee, author of HALF THE CHILD, discusses many aspects of writing a novel. McGee's book was a semi-finalist in both the James Jones First Novel Competition and the William Faulkner Creative Writing Competition, and was an Honorable Mention in the New England Book Competition. The novel takes place over four consecutive summers in the lives of Michael Mullen and his son Ben, who ages from 2 1/2 to 5 1/2 years. It chronicles the separation, divorce, custody battle, and abduction that threaten to tear apart a father and son. Mike, a 34-year old air traffic controller at New York City's LaGuardia Airport, who is also pursuing a graduate degree in Psychology finds himself going through a divorce. Through these four summers, the legal stakes keep dramatically increasing, as mediation devolves into litigation, culminating in Ben's abduction as his mother attempts to resettle outside of the US. Mike steadfastly refuses to consider a life that consists of him living apart from Ben. Ultimately father and son will write their own love story. LINKS:www.HalfTheChild.comHALF THE CHILD Amazon page: www.amazon.com/gp/product/0692145346/ref=dbs_a_rwt_bibl_vppi_i0HALF THE CHILD Goodreadspage:www.goodreads.com/book/show/40788057-half-the-childHALF THE CHILD LinkedIn page: www.linkedin.com/in/willima-mcgee-2427797/HALF THE CHILD Instagram page: halfthechildHALF THE CHILD Twitter pages: twitter.com/WilliamjMcGeetwitter.com/HalfTheChildHALF THE CHILD Facebook pages: www.facebook.com/william.j.mcgee.3www.facebook.com/HalfTheChildMusic by mictechmusic@yahoo.comDismantlingfamilycourtcorruption.com

What does it mean for the military to be under civilian control? Jim and Alice talk about obedience, loyalty, and subordination with ethicist Dr. Pauline Shanks Kaurin, author of "On Obedience." Then they catch up with former Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Admiral (ret) Michael Mullen to talk about how presidents and senior military officers build, and sometimes lose, trust.

Episode 65 is guaranteed to satisfy baseball and barbecue lovers.Bob Kendrick, president of the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum in Kansas City, Missouri, https://nlbm.com/ was our very first podcast guest, and we are thrilled that he is back to talk more baseball history. He is a wonderful storyteller, and we ask him about the African American baseball players who were the first to play on each of the 16 teams in existence after Jackie Robinson first broke baseball's color barrier in 1947. There is not much Bob does not know about baseball history, so we throw in some more questions, including our thirst for knowledge about the great Oscar Charleston. This year marks the 100th Anniversary of the founding of the Negro Leagues and Jeff and Len both tip our caps as a show of admiration and respect.Michael Mullen and Brett Mandel are joining us for the first time, but our devoted listeners should already be very familiar with their company, Baseball BBQ, https://baseballbbq.com/ as we have been promoting their wonderful one-of-a-kind, personalized baseball themed barbecue tools and hats and shirts. We learn where the idea for this new and exciting business came from, what they are doing at present, and where they are heading. This is a fantastic company that shares our love for baseball and barbecue and uses that love in their great products. Listen to the interview, visit their website, and purchase any of the numerous products that will become the center of attention at your next barbecue.We once again conclude the show with the wonderful song, "Baseball Always Brings You Home" from Dave Dresser and Shel Krakofsky.Please know how much we appreciate our listeners. We hope that all of you are staying safe.If you would like to contact the show, we would love to hear from you.Call the show - (516) 855-8214Email - baseballandbbq@gmail.comTwitter - @baseballandbbqInstagram - baseballandbarbecueFacebook - Baseball and BBQYouTube - Baseball and BBQWebsite - https//baseballandbbq.weebly.com

Part II-War of the Angels, Amazing Testimony of Michael Mullen (Best of 2014) Join Johnny Baptist while he discusses the empirical events across the world leading up to World War III, the trickery and deceit of the New World Order, and the bizarre weirdness of the fallen angelic UFO phenomenon as we plunge head first into the forthcoming apocalypse and the Seven Seals of Revelation (chapter 6). Tonight is a best of show of Michael Mullen who was shown amazing things in our near future. God bless you. God Bless You - See you there! To sign up for radio show Email Notifications click Mail Link: http://gem.godaddy.com/signups/185380/join

"War of the Angels, the Amazine Testimony of Michael Mullen (Best of 2014)" Join Johnny Baptist while he discusses the empirical events across the world leading up to World War III, the trickery and deceit of the New World Order, and the bizarre weirdness of the fallen angelic UFO phenomenon as we plunge head first into the forthcoming apocalypse and the Seven Seals of Revelation (chapter 6). Tonight is a best of show of Michael Mullen who was shown amazing things in our near future. God bless you. God Bless You - See you there! To sign up for radio show Email Notifications click Mail Link: http://gem.godaddy.com/signups/185380/join

Phil Allen is joined by returning guest and author Michael Mullen. We dig deep into Mike’s mind to find what inspires and drives him to create original works of fiction and the guys have a bunch of fun in the process. Check out his website at DreamThinkWrite.com.

Hosted by Jason Kelly. Featuring an in-depth conversation with Admiral Michael Mullen, ahead of the 2nd annual Summit on Security Hosted at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on November 13th.Mullen, who served as the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2007—2011 was in the situation room with President Obama when SEAL Team Six killed the world’s most wanted terrorist Osama Bin Laden. Mullen said that when you take out a leader like Bin Laden just like the recent killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi it has an impact on the organization but doesn’t make the ideas go away.

Hosted by Jason Kelly. Featuring an in-depth conversation with Admiral Michael Mullen, ahead of the 2nd annual Summit on Security Hosted at the 9/11 Memorial & Museum on November 13th.Mullen, who served as the Joint Chiefs of Staff from 2007—2011 was in the situation room with President Obama when SEAL Team Six killed the world's most wanted terrorist Osama Bin Laden. Mullen said that when you take out a leader like Bin Laden just like the recent killing of Islamic State leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi it has an impact on the organization but doesn't make the ideas go away. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Het is een turbulente tijd voor het Amerikaanse leger. De afgelopen weken verdampten jaren van militaire inzet toen de Amerikaanse troepen op bevel van president Trump plotseling uit Syrië moesten vertrekken. Tegelijkertijd behaalde het leger een grote overwinning door de leider van IS uit te schakelen.Hoe zit het nou met de verhouding tussen Trump en zijn leger? Dat besprak Amerika-correspondent Bas Blokker met de voormalige legerbaas Michael Mullen.Gast: Bas BlokkerPresentatie: Julie BlusséProductie: Iddo Havinga en Tessa ColenMontage: Jan Paul de Bondt

Today’s guest is Michael Mullen, Co-Founder of GenRenew and one of the most energetic and enthusiastic leaders I have ever met. I’ve known Mikel for 10 years since my first days in the solar industry when he was a top performer at Verengo Solar. He has had enormous success in the renewable energy industry, helping build the company Roof Diagnostics before it was sold to NRG and then becoming Vice President of Sales for SolarCity. On the show, we learn how seemingly chance events have played a critical role in his life. From finding a flyer about a summer job, to overhearing a conversation about solar at his parent's house, to his grandfather boarding a train that would allow him to meet his grandmother...Mike talks about how these moments ended up having a profound influence on his life, as he candidly shares stories like why he decided to end pursuing a career in accounting so he could start his first sales job. Mike also opens up about his ongoing challenge riding the highs and lows of life as he reveals a special saying that his mother shared that he often thinks about during difficult times. Mike talks about how a magical trip to India gave him a new perspective about what allows us to be content, why grit, positivity, and vision are characteristics he looks for in leaders, and why he attributes much of his success to the fact that he found something (solar) that allows him to be as enthusiastic as he is. This conversation is raw and unfiltered and I’m truly grateful to Mike for being so open! It takes some courage to be vulnerable and willing to share so many personal stories. I hope you enjoy this conversation and gain value out of these insights and others on this episode of Insight Out!Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=23010497)

Admiral Mike Mullen, formerly the 17th Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, joins David to discuss President Trump’s decision to pull U.S. troops out of Syria, the state of our alliances today, his historic testimony in support of repealing Don’t Ask Don’t Tell, and his upbringing as the son of a Hollywood publicist.

Michael Mullen, 48, president of Also Known As (AKA), a New York City-based transnational adoption group, raises a thoughtful take on his identity as a Korean-American adoptee; that being an ethnic Korean, an American and an adoptee are three separate identifiers that are equally important. Mullen recalls moving to Korea after watching the '88 Summer Olympics and how that and a second relocation to Korea and the years after helped him realize that just focusing on reclaiming his Korean heritage to compensate for not being raised in a Korean family wasn't fully who he is. Mullen is also a father of two and discusses about what passing on his adoption experience to his kids looks like.

Saved By The Bell, BITCHES. Follow our hosts, Nathan Edmondson, Erin Marie Bette Davis Jr., and David Monster as they go places you're not allowed. On this episode, they recount their trip to "Saved By The Max", the Pop-up restaurant homage to classic 80's-90's sitcom SAVED BY THE BELL. Superfan Joe Benzon joins them and reveals his top 5 S.B.T.B moments. Big Surprise: While they were eating, award-winning actress Lark Voorhies crashed the party! We're so excited! We're SO EXCITED! They also talk about world-renown sociopath Zack Morris and his friends forever: Kelly Kapowski, Jessie Spano, A.C. Slater, Lisa Turtle, but NOT Screech Powers. Other topics include: Erin's World Tour, kicking off at Orcas Island Pottery near Seattle; Nathan and Erin's review of Michael Mullen's play Hungry Bitch; that slut Elizabeth Taylor stealing Eddie Fisher from America's sweetheart Debbie Reynolds; but NOT Melania Trump's "I Really Don't Care, Do U?" publicity stunt.

Segment 1- Mindie – BURIAL GROUNDS – DEATH AND THE ANCIENTS Death is the ultimate connection to the landscape.   Experiencing of Death and birth. Both are beginnings and ends of life cycles It seems the ancient people of Western Europe may have articulated this concept in their passage tombs. Sometimes they resemble a womb … with the earth as the mother.   Thin places are places where we mark beginning and ends. These are sacred times. Fitting to be remembered and memorialized in sacred spaces. In this next segment, Archaeologist Michael Moylan takes us to a burial ground in Connemara long forgotten. He uncovers a few graves and talks a little about the burial process in that region.       SEGMENT 2 - GUEST INTERVIEW   Michael Moylan is an archaeologist and tour operator from County Galway who invited me today to visit him on a small exploration of some graves that seem to be washing away at a place called Storm Beach. It is located just behind the Connemara Regional Airport I County Galway. Michael has unearthed some graves and discussed their age and some other specifics as well as some wonderful destinations to visit in Ireland. Michael Gibbons Archaeology Travel Omey Island Kylemore Abbey Connemara Aiport (view of Storm Beach from the air - Welcome to Connemara NOTE: Michael Moylan did alert the people of the community around Storm Beach to come consider taking care of these gravesites that were washing away, distributing bones along the beaches.     SEGMENT 3 - SITE REVIEW Omey IsLand   Omey Island – off the western edge of Connemara in County Galway. Accessible at low tide only. You can walk or drive across the strand onto the island. Tides are high so be aware that at certain times of the year, the tide can come in quickly and be high enough to cover a vehicle.   SIGHT AND PERCEPTIONS – the island is very old. According to the Irish Central Statistics Office, there is no one left living full time on the island anymore. The weather is dramatic – especially the wind There were people living on Omey Island thousands of years ago. It was also believed to be the last holdout of paganism in Ireland. St. Feichin was seventh century saint who founded a monastic settlement on Omey Island. He later went on to found several other settlements including Fore Abbey in co. Meath which is what he’s most famous for. But he started here on Omey. Nothing is left of his original settlement on Omey, but it continued to foster a Christian community well into the Medieval times, and there are ruins from that community. There’s a large bowl-shaped out impression on a hillside in Omey Island, and in the center of it are the ruins of a Medieval church. This is likely where St. Feichin had his monastery and the ruins are of a later church. The church ruins and remnants of the community were buried in the sand – the wind is very strong. The hole or depression that you now see the church ruin sitting in shows how it was excavated in 1981 after being buried in the sand. Surrounding the area is a semi sunken village – foundations from stone huts, occupied by islanders were also discovered. The village was wiped out during the Famine. The wind literally blew the sand over the little village and the church. I took a tour of Omey Island with the archaeologist, Michael Mullen who works with Michael Moylan. I asked him about the famine and how it hit Omey. I asked if there was a massive evacuation and he said that often times, families just closed the doors to their cottages and laid down and died. Omey is one of the wild places where nature is reclaiming the landscape. We went in May and noticed all the wildflowers. The old graveyard was nearly covered in Primrose. Omey Island has a mystical quality about it in all its harshness and wild beauty. It’s worth a visit. Check the tides before venturing. Even walking along the hard sand causeway at low tide is worth the visit. Omey Island Tides Michael Gibbons Archaeology Travel Omey Island Omey Island Walk Exploring the Aughrus Peninsula     SEGMENT 4 – MINDIE RECCOMENDS   Hidden Messages in Water by Dr. Masaru Emoto – written in 2001. Through high speed photography demonstrated how frozen water crystals changed when exposed to concentrated thought. The thoughts were sometimes spoken – even written – communicated in many languages. But as the thoughts changed, the crystal shapes and vibrancy changed. The book expands to discuss water and our connection to it and our intimate connection with all life and some amazing experiments that show that we can communicate with nature in a way to heal the land and heal ourselves.   SEGMENT 5 - CONCLUDE   Thank you for listening to the Thin Places Travel Podcast. If you have questions, thoughts, travel stories or sites you’d like us to feature on this podcast, you can find us on the web at thinplacespodcast.com. Just click the contact link. You can also find me on twitter at @travelhags and on Facebook at facebook.com/thinplaces. If you’d like more information on our tours, you can visit our website at thinplacestour.com. And if you enjoyed this episode, please give us quick rating and review on iTunes – under Thin Places Travel Podcast., and consider subscribing. In our next episode, our guest will be Kevin O’Shea who will talk to us about Dingle.

Thomas Ricks, a Pulitzer-prize winning author, says U.S. political turmoil is reminiscent of the 1930s. Prior to that, Douglass Kass, founder and partner at Seabreeze Partners, says he expects Twitter to be part of a much larger company by next year. Fred Hochberg, the former chairman of Export-Import Bank of U.S., says the future of the Democratic party will be with the young and millennials. Finally, Michael Mullen, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says Trump hasn't left himself room to maneuver with China. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Thomas Ricks, a Pulitzer-prize winning author, says U.S. political turmoil is reminiscent of the 1930s. Prior to that, Douglass Kass, founder and partner at Seabreeze Partners, says he expects Twitter to be part of a much larger company by next year. Fred Hochberg, the former chairman of Export-Import Bank of U.S., says the future of the Democratic party will be with the young and millennials. Finally, Michael Mullen, the former chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, says Trump hasn't left himself room to maneuver with China.

Michael Mullen was adopted from Korea when he was 2.5 years old and didn't meet another Asian person for 14 years.  He grew up in Washington State, attended college at the University of Washington in Seattle, and moved to New York in 1997, after living in Seoul and Chicago.  He attended one of Also-Known-As's earliest events, but then got distracted and didn't attend his second event until 20 years later.  This is Mike's second year on the Also-Known-As Board of Directors and first term as president.  You can find him on Facebook.   Follow me on Twitter @TheRamblerADHD, email me at TheRamblerADHD@gmail.com, and like/share me on Facebook at Facebook.com/TheRamblerADHD.  If you like the podcast, please be so kind as to leave a nice review on iTunes.  Thanks for listening!   Songs from A Collective Effort are available at SoundCloud (Http://soundcloud.com/acollectiveeffortmusic/sets/a-collective-effort-mix-bag) and other music of the podcast comes courtesy of Needle Drop Records by The Bell.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Michael Mullen, MD Every second counts for stroke patients. During a stroke, two-million brain cells die every minute, making the urgent administration of therapies and treatment vital to ensure a positive outcome. Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle is joined by Dr. Michael Mullen, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Penn Medicine. They discuss the clinical hallmarks and priority treatment consideration for stroke.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Michael Mullen, MD Every second counts for stroke patients. During a stroke, two-million brain cells die every minute, making the urgent administration of therapies and treatment vital to ensure a positive outcome. Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle is joined by Dr. Michael Mullen, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Penn Medicine. They discuss the clinical hallmarks and priority treatment consideration for stroke.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Michael Mullen, MD Every second counts for stroke patients. During a stroke, two-million brain cells die every minute, making the urgent administration of therapies and treatment vital to ensure a positive outcome. Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle is joined by Dr. Michael Mullen, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Penn Medicine. They discuss the clinical hallmarks and priority treatment consideration for stroke.

Host: Jennifer Caudle, DO Guest: Michael Mullen, MD Every second counts for stroke patients. During a stroke, two-million brain cells die every minute, making the urgent administration of therapies and treatment vital to ensure a positive outcome. Host Dr. Jennifer Caudle is joined by Dr. Michael Mullen, Assistant Professor of Neurology at Penn Medicine. They discuss the clinical hallmarks and priority treatment consideration for stroke.

Co-hosted by managing editor Zoë Ruiz and Rumpus contributor Ryan Pittington, "For We Have Fallen to Our Knees" was an explosive Rumpus production at the frenetic Lit Crawl 2013. Featuring readings by Lucy Corin, Saeed Jones, Mac McClelland, and Brian McMullen. Comedy by Sean Keane and music by Michael Mullen. This reading was one of 83 readings at the infamous Lit Crawl on the final night of Litquake 2013. Recorded live at The Make-Out Room.

It's not easy to stand on the sidelines and watch your child play sports. Perhaps even more challenging is coaching youth sports particularly your own child's team. How can you support your child? How can you support the coach? What are the lessons that children can learn being involved in a sport? We will tackle (HA PUN intended) these questions and many others in our focus on youth sports and coaching in this epidsode of Freakingly Well Behaved Kids! Author, Professor, Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, International Speaker, & Mom-- I have learned from the thousands of children I have worked with insights and actions necessary for parenting that will lead to the behavior and attitude changes you are looking for with your children.  In this episode I will be joined by my partner, Michael Mullen. We will demystify the strategies we have used that have worked (and tell some funny stories about the ones that have NOT!) Michael is also a counselor and professor.  He does consulting work for businesses and coaches professionals.  He has also coached high school and college basketball and currently works coaching in youth sports for over 20 years. Join us for our down to earth conversation! You can have Freakishly Well Behaved Kids too. And make sure you check out our book NAUGHTY NO MORE-- give your kids the tools to be their best!

Do you want to see your children smile more? Would you like more cooperation? Would you like to help kids become good decision makers? In this podcast we will discuss our NEW BOOK, NAUGHTY NO MORE, a book that helps children make good decisions. Naughty No More was written for kids to help them develop the necessary skills to make smart decisions.  This show will cover the back story behind the story,  Children who are good decision makers are also Freakishly Well Behaved!!! Join us becaue that is what we will be talking about!! Author, Professor, Mental Health Counselor, Play Therapist, International Speaker, & Mom-- Dr. Mullen has learned from the thousands of children she has worked with insights and actions necessary for parenting that will lead to the behavior and attitude changes you are looking for with your children.  In this episode I will joined by my partner, Michael Mullen. We will demystify the strategies we have used that have worked (and tell some funny stories about the ones that have NOT!) Michael is also a counselor and professor.  He does consulting work for businesses and coaches professionals.  He has also coached high school and college basketball and currently works coaching in youth sports. If you are willing to learn, listen, grow, and work hard at this, your results will be nothing short of miraculous! You can have Freakishly Well Behaved Kids too.And make sure you check out our book NAUGHTY NO MORE-- give your kids the tools to be their best!

Michael Mullen, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, speaks to a Yale class about his Navy and leadership experience and about strategy and technology in war.

This edition features stories on Adm. Michael Mullen making his first trip to Bagram as the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, an elite unit of Afghan national army commandos graduating, and U.S. Airmen who maintain A-10 aircraft at Bagram Airfield. Hosted by Tech. Sgt. Dwight Hawkins.