Podcast appearances and mentions of Michelle Chen

Sarah Jaffe joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about allowing ourselves to be known on the page, learning how to pivot from journalism to the very personal, processing experiences through writing, being upended by grief, taking care of ourselves when writing about violence and terror, witnessing and giving voice to other people's hardships with integrity and respect, becoming undone on the page, how we are haunted by the losses we live through, sculpting material down during revision, and her new book From the Ashes: Grief and Revolution in a World on Fire.   Also mentioned in this episode: -documenting activism and organizing -climate change -the cognitive dissonance of social media   Books mentioned in this episode: -Ghostly Matters by Avery Gordon -Love and Borders by Anna Lukas Miller -Who Cares by Emily Kenway   Sarah Jaffe is the author of Work Won't Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone, which Jane McAlevey called “a multiplex in still life; a stunning critique of capitalism, a collective conversation on the meaning of life and work, and a definite contribution to the we-won't-settle-for-less demands of the future society everyone deserves,” and of Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt, both from Bold Type Books.   She is a Type Media Center reporting fellow and an independent journalist covering the politics of power, from the workplace to the streets. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, the Guardian, the Washington Post, The New Republic, the Atlantic, and many other publications. She is the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine's Belabored podcast, as well as a columnist at The Progressive and New Labor Forum.   Sarah was formerly a staff writer at In These Times and the labor editor at AlterNet. She was a contributing editor on The 99%: How the Occupy Wall Street Movement is Changing America, from AlterNet books, as well as a contributor to the anthologies At the Tea Party and Tales of Two Cities, both from OR Books, and Nasty Women: Feminism, Resistance, and Revolution in Trump's America, from Picador. She was also the web director at GRITtv with Laura Flanders.   She was one of the first reporters to cover Occupy and the Fight for $15, has appeared on numerous radio and television programs to discuss topics ranging from electoral politics to Superstorm Sandy, from punk rock to public-sector unions.   She has a master's degree in journalism from Temple University in Philadelphia and a bachelor's degree in English from Loyola University New Orleans. Sarah was born and raised in Massachusetts and has also lived in South Carolina, Louisiana, Colorado, New York and Pennsylvania.   Connect with Sarah: Website: https://sarahljaffe.com/ X: https://x.com/sarahljaffe Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/sarahljaffe/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sarahjaffetrouble   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book. More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social   Background photo credit: Photo by Patrick Tomasso on Unsplash Headshot photo credit: Sarah Anne Photography Theme music: Isaac Joel, Dead Moll's Fingers

In this magical episode, I sit down with the incredible Michelle Chen—a healer, Akashic Records practitioner, and soul activator who works closely with dragon energy. Together, we dive into the transformative power of dragon magic and how it can guide us to align with our purpose, embrace our authentic truth, and expand into our highest potential.

In this episode of S&C's Critical Insights, Michelle Chen, a partner in S&C's Financial Services Group, and June Hu, special counsel in the Firm's General Practice Group, provide key takeaways for financial institutions as they navigate environmental, social and governance considerations in 2024. Michelle and June review key ESG developments in 2023, noting a trend of growing divergence in ESG requirements and expectations at the international, federal and state level. This trend creates uncertainty and challenges for financial institutions. In light of the uncertainty and rapid developments in the ESG space, Michelle and June offer practical guidance for financial institutions, including the need to continue to closely monitor the changing ESG landscape and to adopt a coordinated approach to compliance in order to mitigate the risks of fragmented and reactive responses.

On today's episode of the Law Down Under Podcast, we interview Michelle Chen, a specialist immigration lawyer and director of MC Legal.  Having grown up with migrant parents, Michelle is driven by her personal experiences to help individuals and businesses alike with their immigration-related enquiries. Michelle is bilingual and has worked and studied in China and has travelled to several countries, including Russia, Tajikistan and Vietnam.  In 2022, she started her own immigration practice, MC Legal.  Michelle now works closely with businesses to ensure their ongoing immigration compliance, and with individuals looking to call New Zealand home. Today we talk with Michelle about how her personal experiences have influenced her work as an immigration specialist.  We also take a look at the regulatory framework in New Zealand, and consider the challenges faced by migrants and businesses alike. I hope you enjoy this episode with Michelle Chen.

“Overcoming Job Interview Nerves” - Dr Michelle Chen Use the most-comprehensive Australian Dental CPD Directory to find your next CPD course on: http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au Check out the full video & audio ep on http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au/podcast LISTEN ON: APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cpd-junkie-podcast/id1581705053 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f4m6eflAX9GBmYYo039uU PODBEAN: https://feed.podbean.com/cpdjunkiepodcast/feed.xml

“Struggles in my CPD journey” - Dr Michelle Chen Use the most-comprehensive Australian Dental CPD Directory to find your next CPD course on: http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au Check out the full video & audio ep on http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au/podcastLISTEN ON:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cpd-junkie-podcast/id1581705053SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f4m6eflAX9GBmYYo039uUPODBEAN: https://feed.podbean.com/cpdjunkiepodcast/feed.xml

“Dr Sahil's Wax Up Course” - Dr Michelle Chen Use the most-comprehensive Australian Dental CPD Directory to find your next CPD course on: http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au Check out the full video & audio ep on http://www.cpdjunkie.com.au/podcastLISTEN ON:APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/cpd-junkie-podcast/id1581705053SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/show/5f4m6eflAX9GBmYYo039uUPODBEAN: https://feed.podbean.com/cpdjunkiepodcast/feed.xml

Hosts Rowena Murray and Jo Eaton are joined by Adrian Dyer to chat about Cherry blossoms, climate change. social media and AI. Afterwards. Michelle Chen calls in to talk about Mini Melbourne, the Minecraft version of Melbourne CBD, which us being used to teach people about the Metro Tunnel Project.

Zack and Ben join game designer Michelle Chen to talk about her upcoming exhibition Mini Melbourne. Part of the Immigration Museum's Culture Makers program, Mini Melbourne invites people to create a digital avatar to explore a virtual city and interact with others. You can find Michelle Chen's work at https://purplelilgirl.com/ and @itsmichellechen You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben tests Zack's movie knowledge and the pair discuss their most-wanted sequels. They're also joined by game designer Michelle Chen to talk about her upcoming exhibition, Mini Melbourne. You can listen to Art Smitten live every Saturday from 12pm on SYN 90.7. Get in touch with the show on our Instagram @artsmittensynSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. Concordis Education Partners: Classical Christian education has reminded us to aim education at truth, but the trivium has been used as a formula rather than a way of training students in discernment. To teach well, you must coach. Concordis Foundation is offering their third annual BOOT CAMP – a faculty summit – July 11-13th in Moscow, Idaho. This is a three-day intensive teaching training where you learn to coach students, using the trivium, so that you can meet students at all learning levels. Learn more at concordispartners.com https://www.dailywire.com/news/tsa-rolls-out-facial-recognition-technology-test-at-several-major-airports TSA Rolls Out Facial Recognition Technology Test At Several Major Airports The Transportation Security Administration is testing the use of facial recognition technology at airports across the nation, a move that the federal agency claims will help employees more easily identify travelers. Passengers may soon find themselves in a security screening line where they are asked to place their identification into a slot and look into a camera, after which a small screen will take their picture and flash the words “photo complete,” permitting the traveler to continue through the security process without handing their identification to an employee. The technology is currently in use at 16 airports throughout the country, such as those in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City, according to a report from the Associated Press. Passengers are allowed to opt out of the pilot program conducted by the TSA, which is a branch of the Department of Homeland Security. TSA employees in the security lines with the technology, which examines whether the identification is real and whether the identification belongs to the traveler, will nevertheless be present to ensure that the system reaches correct conclusions. The test of the technology comes despite a February letter from five members of the Senate, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), who expressed concern over reports that the system could be implemented across the United States as soon as this year if deemed successful. The lawmakers contended that facial recognition technology “represents a risk to civil liberties and privacy rights.” Federal entities already leverage facial recognition technology in various capacities despite the privacy and security concerns: a report published last year by the Government Accountability Office found that 18 out of 24 agencies reported using facial recognition systems in fiscal year 2020, largely for computer access and law enforcement activities, while 14 out of 42 agencies that employ law enforcement officers reported using the technology in criminal investigations. Americans broadly support the “widespread use of facial recognition technology” by police officers who utilize the systems for law enforcement purposes, according to a survey from Pew Research Center, in which 27% of respondents said the policy was a “bad idea” and 46% said the policy was a “good idea.” Other state and local governments have indeed banned biometric recognition technology. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit last year against Google and Meta for breaches of state laws which prohibit technology firms from using data such as iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, or records of hand and face geometry for commercial purposes without permission. https://www.theepochtimes.com/anheuser-busch-announces-changes-company-amid-bud-light-boycott_5266255.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Anheuser-Busch Makes Changes to Company Amid Bud Light Boycott Anheuser-Busch revealed that it is making attempts to change its marketing structure in the midst of a backlash after Bud Light produced a can featuring a transgender activist’s face for a social media promotion. While the firm did not make mention of the controversy and boycott, a spokesperson for the brewing giant told Fox2Now in St. Louis that it held a meeting in the city and that “we have communicated some next steps with our internal teams and wholesaler partners.” “First, we made it clear that the safety and welfare of our employees and our partners is our top priority,” the company spokesperson said before adding that a new executive was tapped to head a marketing division. “Todd Allen was appointed Vice President of Bud Light added the spokesperson. “Third, we made some adjustments to streamline the structure of our marketing function to reduce layers so that our most senior marketers are more closely connected to every aspect of our brands activities. These steps will help us maintain focus on the things we do best: brewing great beer for all consumers, while always making a positive impact in our communities and on our country.” For the past month and a half, Bud Light’s sales have taken a nosedive after transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney posted a video with the namesake can on social media, writing “#budlightpartner” in the caption. That led many to believe the light beer was officially partnering with Mulvaney and would launch a campaign with the activist, who is a biological male. Anheuser-Busch executive Brendan Whitworth said in an April 14 news release that the beverage firm had had no intention of sparking division or wading into a political debate. However, Whitworth made no mention of Mulvaney or the backlash. Weeks later, Anheuser-Busch InBev CEO Michel Doukeris told investors in a call that there was no partnership with Mulvaney and that only “one can” was produced with Mulvaney’s face. In a subsequent Financial Times interview, Doukeris claimed that the slumping Bud Light sales were sparked by social media-driven “misinformation.” Continuing, the CEO said that people believed it was a campaign. “It was not: it was one post. It was not an advertisement,” he remarked, contradicting the #budlightpartner hashtag that Mulvaney had written. Sales of the product dropped 26 percent year-over-year in the week ending April 22, according to Bump Williams Consulting based on Nielsen IQ data. Meanwhile, sales of rival beers Coors Light and Miller Light both saw their sales rise by about 10 percent each, according to the data. In the midst of the backlash, two Bud Light executives—Alissa Heinerscheid and Daniel Blake—took a leave of absence, the company said. “Given the circumstances, Alissa has decided to take a leave of absence which we support. Daniel has also decided to take a leave of absence,” the company said last month. https://thepostmillennial.com/seattle-to-pay-out-2-3-million-to-whistleblowers-who-revealed-mayor-engaged-in-chaz-cover-up-by-deleting-texts?utm_campaign=64487 Seattle to pay out $2.3 MILLION to whistleblowers who revealed mayor engaged in CHAZ cover-up by deleting texts The city of Seattle will be forced to pay $2.3 million to settle a lawsuit brought by city employees who were mistreated after they helped reveal that thousands of then-Mayor Jenny Durkan’s text messages had been deleted during the violent riots that rocked the city and the deadly Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone in the summer of 2020. A whistleblower complaint by the employees helped to reveal that the texts of Durkan, former Police Chief Carmen Best, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins, and other top officials from the summer of 2020 were intentionally deleted. Though the King County Superior Court case was resolved last month, the terms of Seattle’s settlement with Stacy Irwin and Kimberly Ferreiro weren’t finalized until this week and the details were released to The Seattle Times through a public disclosure request on Friday. The $2.3 million payout is in addition to over $770,000, as of April, spent by the city on attorneys to defend the case, the outlet reported. According to the suit, Irwin and Ferreiro claimed that they resigned as public-records officers in Durkan’s office due to hostile conditions and retaliation. The pair claimed they were “subjected to scorn, ridicule, abuse, and hostility … and the demand to perform illegal acts.” The pair sounded the alarm in 2021 when they complained to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission that the mayor’s office was mishandling records requests. An investigation by the SEEC determined that the mayor’s legal counsel, Michelle Chen, had violated the state Public Records Act by using narrow interpretations of certain requests to exclude Durkan’s missing texts and diverged from best practices by not informing requesters the texts were missing. Under state law, texts and other communications about public businesses by local elected officials must be kept for at least two years and anyone who willfully destroys a public record that’s supposed to be preserved is guilty of a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison. The settlement agreement includes $25,000 in lost wages each to Irwin and Ferreiro, while the remainder of the $2.3 million is for general damages and attorneys’ fees. As part of the settlement, the plaintiffs are required to drop the case, destroy city documents in their possession, and never pursue jobs in the city again. Additionally, both parties are barred from talking publicly about the settlement amount. Irwin told the Times that records disappeared and yet, “There’s been no accountability. These officials basically got away with it and the taxpayers are paying.” Ferreiro said, “It’s still a loss for the citizens of Seattle,” because some questions about the actions of city officials “will never be answered.” In August 2022, then-King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg requested that Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall investigate the city officials’ deleted texts, but Cole-Tindall’s office has yet to announce the results. Durkan’s office previously claimed that an “unknown technology issue” caused the texts to go missing but a city-commissioned forensic report found that Durkan’s phone was changed in July 2020 to delete texts automatically after 30 days as well as texts stored in the cloud. Durkan also previously claimed that she dropped her phone in a tide pool on the July 4 weekend of that year. A subsequent forensic report commissioned by business owners and residents suing the city over the deadly autonomous zone revealed that Durkan texts were manually deleted. In February, the city settled that lawsuit for $3.65 million, including $600,000 in penalties for the deleted texts. The settlement came swiftly after a judge sanctioned the city for destroying evidence and noted that Durkan’s excuses “strained credibility.” Over 27,000 texts were deleted from Best’s phone and the most recent forensic reports show that phones used by Scoggins and others were reset in October 2020. In 2022, Seattle paid nearly $200,000 and pledged to improve its public records processes to settle a lawsuit brought by The Seattle Times that alleged the city had mishandled requests from reporters who asked for the messages between city officials. In February, the owner of a Korean restaurant filed a federal lawsuit against the city for the loss of business and expenses incurred during the notorious autonomous zone. Litigation against the city as a result of the zone has already cost Seattle over $11 million. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/bipartisan-bill-pentagon-mexican-drug-cartels-pushing-fentanyl Bipartisan bill would empower Pentagon to take down Mexican drug cartels pushing fentanyl Democrats and Republicans from the House and Senate will debut legislation that would declare fentanyl a national security threat and allow the Pentagon to take new action targeting Mexican drug cartels. Senate Armed Services Committee members Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) shared exclusively with the Washington Examiner Tuesday morning their forthcoming bipartisan, bicameral bill to use their oversight authority of the Department of Defense to force the federal government to take stronger actions against Mexican transnational criminal organizations. "The amount of lives lost in Iowa and across the country due to this deadly drug has far surpassed the federal government’s response, and we must scale immediately to combat this national security threat," Ernst said in a statement provided to the Washington Examiner. "This bipartisan work will engage Mexico as an active partner to counter fentanyl trafficking and put the Pentagon’s tools to use to save American lives.” The Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking Act would require the Pentagon to develop a fentanyl-specific counterdrug strategy, including how to work directly with the Mexican military and to increase security operations with Mexico. Fentanyl is largely moved into the U.S. from Mexico, and the ingredients to make the powerful drug originate in China and are then shipped to producers in Mexico. Ernst and Kaine maintained that enlisting the Mexican government as an equal partner in the war on fentanyl is critical, given the southern neighbor has failed to get a hold of the problem over the past five years. Between 2017 and 2021, fentanyl seizures at the U.S. border increased by 950% — most of which occurred under Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Fentanyl has become the leading cause of death in U.S. adults between 18 and 45. President Joe Biden, in his State of the Union address earlier this year, vowed to do more to tackle the epidemic. Now before we end today, it’s time for a new segment I like to call the rundown: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/15/microsoft-activision-deal-eu-approves-takeover-of-call-of-duty-maker.html European Union regulators on Monday approved Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of gaming firm Activision Blizzard, subject to remedies offered by the U.S. tech giant. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said that Microsoft offered remedies in the nascent area of cloud gaming that have staved off antitrust concerns. These remedies centered on allowing users to stream Activision games they purchase on any cloud streaming platform. Europe’s green light is a huge win for Microsoft, after the U.K.’s top competition authority last month blocked the deal. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/05/15/china-sentences-78-year-old-us-citizen-life-prison-spying-charges.html China sentenced a 78-year-old United States citizen to life in prison Monday on spying charges, in a case that could exacerbate the deterioration in ties between Beijing and Washington over recent years. Details of the charges against John Shing-Wan Leung, who also holds permanent residency in Hong Kong, have not been publicly released. Such investigations and trials are held behind closed doors and little information is generally released other than vague accusations of infiltration, gathering secrets and threatening state security. https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2023/05/15/81-year-old-martha-stewart-poses-for-sports-illustrated-swimsuit/ Martha Stewart, who is 81-years-old, posed for the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, making her the oldest cover model in SI swimsuit issue history. That’s it… that’s all there is with that story. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/horse-euthanized-churchill-downs-broken-leg-becomes-8th-thoroughbred-die-track-last-2-weeks Another horse is dead after running at Churchill Downs, the site of the annual Kentucky Derby. Rio Moon broke his leg on Sunday near the finish line and had to be euthanized. The horse became the eighth to die in the last two weeks at the racetrack - seven died of multiple causes in the days, and hours, leading up to the May 6 Derby. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ja-morant-could-face-significant-suspension-to-start-2023-24-nba-season-over-latest-controversy-per-report/ In NBA news… The Memphis Grizzlies could start next season without their best player for a period of time. After an Instagram Live video circulated online that showed Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant holding what appeared to be a gun in a car, the All-Star guard was suspended by Memphis from all team activities. But that's not the only suspension Morant could be facing. The franchise centerpiece could be facing a "significant suspension" from the league, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The video in question was from an Instagram Live on Saturday, and it shows Morant in a car with friends and for a brief second as the camera pans to him it appears that he is holding a gun. After the video made the rounds on social media, the Grizzlies suspended their star guard. The league then announced it was launching an investigation into the situation.

This is Garrison Hardie with your CrossPolitic Daily News Brief for Wednesday, May 17th, 2023. Concordis Education Partners: Classical Christian education has reminded us to aim education at truth, but the trivium has been used as a formula rather than a way of training students in discernment. To teach well, you must coach. Concordis Foundation is offering their third annual BOOT CAMP – a faculty summit – July 11-13th in Moscow, Idaho. This is a three-day intensive teaching training where you learn to coach students, using the trivium, so that you can meet students at all learning levels. Learn more at concordispartners.com https://www.dailywire.com/news/tsa-rolls-out-facial-recognition-technology-test-at-several-major-airports TSA Rolls Out Facial Recognition Technology Test At Several Major Airports The Transportation Security Administration is testing the use of facial recognition technology at airports across the nation, a move that the federal agency claims will help employees more easily identify travelers. Passengers may soon find themselves in a security screening line where they are asked to place their identification into a slot and look into a camera, after which a small screen will take their picture and flash the words “photo complete,” permitting the traveler to continue through the security process without handing their identification to an employee. The technology is currently in use at 16 airports throughout the country, such as those in Atlanta, Boston, Dallas, Detroit, Los Angeles, Miami, Orlando, Phoenix, and Salt Lake City, according to a report from the Associated Press. Passengers are allowed to opt out of the pilot program conducted by the TSA, which is a branch of the Department of Homeland Security. TSA employees in the security lines with the technology, which examines whether the identification is real and whether the identification belongs to the traveler, will nevertheless be present to ensure that the system reaches correct conclusions. The test of the technology comes despite a February letter from five members of the Senate, including Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) and Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR), who expressed concern over reports that the system could be implemented across the United States as soon as this year if deemed successful. The lawmakers contended that facial recognition technology “represents a risk to civil liberties and privacy rights.” Federal entities already leverage facial recognition technology in various capacities despite the privacy and security concerns: a report published last year by the Government Accountability Office found that 18 out of 24 agencies reported using facial recognition systems in fiscal year 2020, largely for computer access and law enforcement activities, while 14 out of 42 agencies that employ law enforcement officers reported using the technology in criminal investigations. Americans broadly support the “widespread use of facial recognition technology” by police officers who utilize the systems for law enforcement purposes, according to a survey from Pew Research Center, in which 27% of respondents said the policy was a “bad idea” and 46% said the policy was a “good idea.” Other state and local governments have indeed banned biometric recognition technology. Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed suit last year against Google and Meta for breaches of state laws which prohibit technology firms from using data such as iris scans, fingerprints, voiceprints, or records of hand and face geometry for commercial purposes without permission. https://www.theepochtimes.com/anheuser-busch-announces-changes-company-amid-bud-light-boycott_5266255.html?utm_source=partner&utm_campaign=BonginoReport Anheuser-Busch Makes Changes to Company Amid Bud Light Boycott Anheuser-Busch revealed that it is making attempts to change its marketing structure in the midst of a backlash after Bud Light produced a can featuring a transgender activist’s face for a social media promotion. While the firm did not make mention of the controversy and boycott, a spokesperson for the brewing giant told Fox2Now in St. Louis that it held a meeting in the city and that “we have communicated some next steps with our internal teams and wholesaler partners.” “First, we made it clear that the safety and welfare of our employees and our partners is our top priority,” the company spokesperson said before adding that a new executive was tapped to head a marketing division. “Todd Allen was appointed Vice President of Bud Light added the spokesperson. “Third, we made some adjustments to streamline the structure of our marketing function to reduce layers so that our most senior marketers are more closely connected to every aspect of our brands activities. These steps will help us maintain focus on the things we do best: brewing great beer for all consumers, while always making a positive impact in our communities and on our country.” For the past month and a half, Bud Light’s sales have taken a nosedive after transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney posted a video with the namesake can on social media, writing “#budlightpartner” in the caption. That led many to believe the light beer was officially partnering with Mulvaney and would launch a campaign with the activist, who is a biological male. Anheuser-Busch executive Brendan Whitworth said in an April 14 news release that the beverage firm had had no intention of sparking division or wading into a political debate. However, Whitworth made no mention of Mulvaney or the backlash. Weeks later, Anheuser-Busch InBev CEO Michel Doukeris told investors in a call that there was no partnership with Mulvaney and that only “one can” was produced with Mulvaney’s face. In a subsequent Financial Times interview, Doukeris claimed that the slumping Bud Light sales were sparked by social media-driven “misinformation.” Continuing, the CEO said that people believed it was a campaign. “It was not: it was one post. It was not an advertisement,” he remarked, contradicting the #budlightpartner hashtag that Mulvaney had written. Sales of the product dropped 26 percent year-over-year in the week ending April 22, according to Bump Williams Consulting based on Nielsen IQ data. Meanwhile, sales of rival beers Coors Light and Miller Light both saw their sales rise by about 10 percent each, according to the data. In the midst of the backlash, two Bud Light executives—Alissa Heinerscheid and Daniel Blake—took a leave of absence, the company said. “Given the circumstances, Alissa has decided to take a leave of absence which we support. Daniel has also decided to take a leave of absence,” the company said last month. https://thepostmillennial.com/seattle-to-pay-out-2-3-million-to-whistleblowers-who-revealed-mayor-engaged-in-chaz-cover-up-by-deleting-texts?utm_campaign=64487 Seattle to pay out $2.3 MILLION to whistleblowers who revealed mayor engaged in CHAZ cover-up by deleting texts The city of Seattle will be forced to pay $2.3 million to settle a lawsuit brought by city employees who were mistreated after they helped reveal that thousands of then-Mayor Jenny Durkan’s text messages had been deleted during the violent riots that rocked the city and the deadly Capitol Hill Autonomous Zone in the summer of 2020. A whistleblower complaint by the employees helped to reveal that the texts of Durkan, former Police Chief Carmen Best, Fire Chief Harold Scoggins, and other top officials from the summer of 2020 were intentionally deleted. Though the King County Superior Court case was resolved last month, the terms of Seattle’s settlement with Stacy Irwin and Kimberly Ferreiro weren’t finalized until this week and the details were released to The Seattle Times through a public disclosure request on Friday. The $2.3 million payout is in addition to over $770,000, as of April, spent by the city on attorneys to defend the case, the outlet reported. According to the suit, Irwin and Ferreiro claimed that they resigned as public-records officers in Durkan’s office due to hostile conditions and retaliation. The pair claimed they were “subjected to scorn, ridicule, abuse, and hostility … and the demand to perform illegal acts.” The pair sounded the alarm in 2021 when they complained to the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission that the mayor’s office was mishandling records requests. An investigation by the SEEC determined that the mayor’s legal counsel, Michelle Chen, had violated the state Public Records Act by using narrow interpretations of certain requests to exclude Durkan’s missing texts and diverged from best practices by not informing requesters the texts were missing. Under state law, texts and other communications about public businesses by local elected officials must be kept for at least two years and anyone who willfully destroys a public record that’s supposed to be preserved is guilty of a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison. The settlement agreement includes $25,000 in lost wages each to Irwin and Ferreiro, while the remainder of the $2.3 million is for general damages and attorneys’ fees. As part of the settlement, the plaintiffs are required to drop the case, destroy city documents in their possession, and never pursue jobs in the city again. Additionally, both parties are barred from talking publicly about the settlement amount. Irwin told the Times that records disappeared and yet, “There’s been no accountability. These officials basically got away with it and the taxpayers are paying.” Ferreiro said, “It’s still a loss for the citizens of Seattle,” because some questions about the actions of city officials “will never be answered.” In August 2022, then-King County Prosecutor Dan Satterberg requested that Sheriff Patti Cole-Tindall investigate the city officials’ deleted texts, but Cole-Tindall’s office has yet to announce the results. Durkan’s office previously claimed that an “unknown technology issue” caused the texts to go missing but a city-commissioned forensic report found that Durkan’s phone was changed in July 2020 to delete texts automatically after 30 days as well as texts stored in the cloud. Durkan also previously claimed that she dropped her phone in a tide pool on the July 4 weekend of that year. A subsequent forensic report commissioned by business owners and residents suing the city over the deadly autonomous zone revealed that Durkan texts were manually deleted. In February, the city settled that lawsuit for $3.65 million, including $600,000 in penalties for the deleted texts. The settlement came swiftly after a judge sanctioned the city for destroying evidence and noted that Durkan’s excuses “strained credibility.” Over 27,000 texts were deleted from Best’s phone and the most recent forensic reports show that phones used by Scoggins and others were reset in October 2020. In 2022, Seattle paid nearly $200,000 and pledged to improve its public records processes to settle a lawsuit brought by The Seattle Times that alleged the city had mishandled requests from reporters who asked for the messages between city officials. In February, the owner of a Korean restaurant filed a federal lawsuit against the city for the loss of business and expenses incurred during the notorious autonomous zone. Litigation against the city as a result of the zone has already cost Seattle over $11 million. https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/policy/defense-national-security/bipartisan-bill-pentagon-mexican-drug-cartels-pushing-fentanyl Bipartisan bill would empower Pentagon to take down Mexican drug cartels pushing fentanyl Democrats and Republicans from the House and Senate will debut legislation that would declare fentanyl a national security threat and allow the Pentagon to take new action targeting Mexican drug cartels. Senate Armed Services Committee members Joni Ernst (R-IA) and Tim Kaine (D-VA) shared exclusively with the Washington Examiner Tuesday morning their forthcoming bipartisan, bicameral bill to use their oversight authority of the Department of Defense to force the federal government to take stronger actions against Mexican transnational criminal organizations. "The amount of lives lost in Iowa and across the country due to this deadly drug has far surpassed the federal government’s response, and we must scale immediately to combat this national security threat," Ernst said in a statement provided to the Washington Examiner. "This bipartisan work will engage Mexico as an active partner to counter fentanyl trafficking and put the Pentagon’s tools to use to save American lives.” The Disrupt Fentanyl Trafficking Act would require the Pentagon to develop a fentanyl-specific counterdrug strategy, including how to work directly with the Mexican military and to increase security operations with Mexico. Fentanyl is largely moved into the U.S. from Mexico, and the ingredients to make the powerful drug originate in China and are then shipped to producers in Mexico. Ernst and Kaine maintained that enlisting the Mexican government as an equal partner in the war on fentanyl is critical, given the southern neighbor has failed to get a hold of the problem over the past five years. Between 2017 and 2021, fentanyl seizures at the U.S. border increased by 950% — most of which occurred under Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador. Fentanyl has become the leading cause of death in U.S. adults between 18 and 45. President Joe Biden, in his State of the Union address earlier this year, vowed to do more to tackle the epidemic. Now before we end today, it’s time for a new segment I like to call the rundown: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/05/15/microsoft-activision-deal-eu-approves-takeover-of-call-of-duty-maker.html European Union regulators on Monday approved Microsoft’s proposed $69 billion acquisition of gaming firm Activision Blizzard, subject to remedies offered by the U.S. tech giant. The European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said that Microsoft offered remedies in the nascent area of cloud gaming that have staved off antitrust concerns. These remedies centered on allowing users to stream Activision games they purchase on any cloud streaming platform. Europe’s green light is a huge win for Microsoft, after the U.K.’s top competition authority last month blocked the deal. https://www.military.com/daily-news/2023/05/15/china-sentences-78-year-old-us-citizen-life-prison-spying-charges.html China sentenced a 78-year-old United States citizen to life in prison Monday on spying charges, in a case that could exacerbate the deterioration in ties between Beijing and Washington over recent years. Details of the charges against John Shing-Wan Leung, who also holds permanent residency in Hong Kong, have not been publicly released. Such investigations and trials are held behind closed doors and little information is generally released other than vague accusations of infiltration, gathering secrets and threatening state security. https://www.breitbart.com/entertainment/2023/05/15/81-year-old-martha-stewart-poses-for-sports-illustrated-swimsuit/ Martha Stewart, who is 81-years-old, posed for the cover of Sports Illustrated Swimsuit, making her the oldest cover model in SI swimsuit issue history. That’s it… that’s all there is with that story. https://www.foxnews.com/sports/horse-euthanized-churchill-downs-broken-leg-becomes-8th-thoroughbred-die-track-last-2-weeks Another horse is dead after running at Churchill Downs, the site of the annual Kentucky Derby. Rio Moon broke his leg on Sunday near the finish line and had to be euthanized. The horse became the eighth to die in the last two weeks at the racetrack - seven died of multiple causes in the days, and hours, leading up to the May 6 Derby. https://www.cbssports.com/nba/news/ja-morant-could-face-significant-suspension-to-start-2023-24-nba-season-over-latest-controversy-per-report/ In NBA news… The Memphis Grizzlies could start next season without their best player for a period of time. After an Instagram Live video circulated online that showed Grizzlies superstar Ja Morant holding what appeared to be a gun in a car, the All-Star guard was suspended by Memphis from all team activities. But that's not the only suspension Morant could be facing. The franchise centerpiece could be facing a "significant suspension" from the league, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The video in question was from an Instagram Live on Saturday, and it shows Morant in a car with friends and for a brief second as the camera pans to him it appears that he is holding a gun. After the video made the rounds on social media, the Grizzlies suspended their star guard. The league then announced it was launching an investigation into the situation.

Listen in for our juicy talk about ALL THINGS DRAGONS & REIKI as Erin Ryan, The 6-Figure Reiki Rebel & Mentor for Healers in Business, interviews Michelle Chen, CRMT, who shares her experiences with taking 5 Element Dragon Fire Reiki and Dragon Medicine & Magick. Our guest, Michelle Chen (PhD), blends strategy & intuition, structure & flow, feminine & masculine energies to support heart-centered individuals, New Earth leaders, and conscious entrepreneurs. She uses a range of spiritual modalities that includes Akasha Healing, Dragon Fire medicine & Human Design to empower her clients in embodying their inner light, unique magic, magnetic power, and potent medicine so that they can create heaven on earth! Links to follow our guest, Michelle Chen: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/fearlessmichellechenphd Website - https://www.facebook.com/fearlessmichellechenphd Links to follow our host, Erin Ryan: https://bit.ly/ErinRyanLinks Facebook: Facebook.com/CrystalLakeReiki https://www.facebook.com/erin.ryan.355 YouTube: Youtube.com/c/CrystalLakeReiki Podcast: https://anchor.fm/erin-ryan7 Instagram: Instagram.com/6figurereikirebel --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/6figurereikirebel/message

In this episode of S&C's Critical Insights, Michelle Chen, a partner in S&C's Financial Services Group, and June Hu, an associate in the Firm's General Practice Group, discuss key ESG considerations for U.S. financial institutions in 2023. Michelle and June recap recent ESG-related legal and regulatory developments in the banking, asset management and insurance sectors. The OCC, FDIC and the Federal Reserve proposed principles for climate-related financial risk management for large financial institutions, and the federal banking regulators plan to work together to issue consistent interagency guidance. State-level regulators, including the New York Department of Financial Services, are beginning to propose climate-related guidance which is intended to align with the work of federal and international banking regulators. A key development in 2022 was the SEC's proposal of climate disclosure rules. Michelle and June discuss the impact that the proposed rules may have on financial institutions, as well as the impact of overlapping ESG-related requirements from lawmakers abroad, including in the United Kingdom and the European Union. Michelle and June also examine other ESG challenges that financial institutions may face, including “anti-ESG” scrutiny around climate targets and memberships in net-zero alliances, increased regulatory enforcement and litigation risk related to ESG and the potential impact of the Supreme Court's decision last year in West Virginia v. EPA on U.S. federal agencies' ability to regulate ESG activities.

My pulse quickens whenever we leap into the unknown of space, be it with the 2015 New Horizons flyby of Pluto, or the launch of the new James Webb telescope on December 25, 2021. And so, I experienced that rush on September 26 when the D.A.R.T. spacecraft designed by the Johns Hopkins University Applied Physics Laboratory for NASA was intentionally slammed into a tiny asteroid at some 14,000 miles per hour after traveling for more than 10 months and 7 million miles. "Intentionally slammed into a tiny asteroid” is the operative phrase here. Let's find out why that was done from one of the critical minds on the project, Michelle Chen, an engineer with the Johns Hopkins APL who led the team that developed the spacecraft's SMART navigation system. Takeaways √ The D.A.R.T. mission — D.A.R.T. stands for Double Asteroid Redirection Test — was undertaken to see if we could nudge an asteroid out of an orbit that could potentially be on a path of hitting Earth. √ The D.A.R.T. spacecraft flew on its own for the last 40 minutes or so of the mission, courtesy of the navigation system that Michelle and her team built. It had to be capable of maneuvering independently, given the speed at which it was flying and the distance between the craft and the JPL team. √ Michelle judged the quality of her team, in part, by the quality of the questions they asked. √ As a leader, Michelle believes in giving her team members room to explore and make mistakes. √ Curiosity will help to define our future innovations. √ What would you tell your younger self? Stay true to who you are, and ask questions. References/Resources New York Times: NASA Smashes Into an Asteroid, Completing a Mission to Save a Future Day  

Over the past few years, the Asian American community has been navigating the country's tumultuous racial and ethnic politics in unprecedented ways--as the targets of racial violence, as an increasingly important force in electoral politics, as the subject of countless pop cultural tropes, and as an ambivalently positioned minority group in the American social hierarchy. But the issue of caste discrimination is often overlooked as a source of tension and conflict within South Asian diaspora communities. Within communities, caste issues are often downplayed, and accusations of caste discrimination in South Asian communities are often met with backlash and allegations of anti Hindu discrimination. But in recent months we have seen several high profile cases of caste discrimination and oppression, from alleged labor trafficking of low-caste workers to do manual labor for Hindu temples in several states, to Google employees calling out discriminatory treatment by dominant caste workers against their caste-oppressed coworkers. To explore the ramifications of caste in the South Asian diaspora, Asia Pacific Forum's Michelle Chen speaks with Paula Chakravartty, associate professor at the Gallatin School and the Department of Media, Culture and Communication, and Ajantha Subramanian Professor of Anthropology and South Asian Studies at Harvard University. (Image: Equality Labs) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/asiapacificforum/support

The "Labor On The Airwaves" panel attracted an overflow audience at this year's Labor Notes conference in Chicago. A show of hands revealed that about a third of those in attendance already had shows while another third was interested in finding out how to start their own shows, many of whom stopped by the Labor Radio-Podcast Network's booth after the panel. Working People's Maximillian Alvarez hosted a panel that included BeLabored hosts Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen, Heartland Labor Forum's Judy Ancel, and Jamie Partridge from Labor Radio on KBOO FM.   For the Labor Radio-Podcast Weekly, the Labor Radio-Podcast Network's weekly digest show, featuring highlights from shows in our network, Chris Garlock recorded, edited, and published a shortened version of the "Labor on the Airwaves" panel from Labor Notes. With permission from Chris, we are excited to share the episode on the Working People feed for our listeners.  NOTE: For those interested in joining the Labor Radio Podcast Network (or finding out more about us), please contact us here. Additional links/info below... Judy Ancel's Twitter page Heartland Labor Forum website  Sarah Jaffe's Twitter page Michelle Chen's Twitter page BeLabored's website  Jamie Partridge's Twitter page Labor Radio's (KBOO FM) website  Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Jules Taylor, "Working People Theme Song

Welcome back to Season 2, Episode 166 of the Asian Hustle Network Podcast! We are very excited to have Jingzhou Zhang and Michelle Chen on this week's show. We interview Asian entrepreneurs around the world to amplify their voices and empower Asians to pursue their dreams and goals. We believe that each person has a message and a unique story from their entrepreneurial journey that they can share with all of us. Check us out on Anchor, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play Music, TuneIn, Spotify, and more. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave us a positive 5-star review. This is our opportunity to use the voices of the Asian community and share these incredible stories with the world. We release a new episode every Wednesday and Saturday, so stay tuned! Jing and Michelle serve as co-CEOs of Simply Co. and are only juniors at Clements High School. They were core officers of our #4 ranked startup at Nationals in 2021, before taking over reigns as co-CEOs. Under their leadership, Simply Co. has grown exponentially, placing highly in multiple local and regional competitions. Jing is also involved in the Model UN and Dear Asian Youth. She loved photography. Michelle is also involved in DECA and loves reading books. To stay connected within the AHN community, please join our AHN directory: bit.ly/AHNDirectory --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/asianhustlenetwork/support

“If you're thinking about trying to start a podcast or a radio show, don't think about doing it all yourself, This is a collective thing.”  Judy Ancel - Heartland Labor Forum  The Labor On The Airwaves panel attracted an overflow audience at this year's Labor Notes conference. A show of hands revealed that about a third of those in attendance already had shows while another third was interested in finding out how to start their own shows, many of whom stopped by the Network's booth after the panel. Working People's Maximillian Alvarez hosted a panel that included BeLabored hosts Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen, Heartland Labor Forum's Judy Ancel (thanks for the Network shoutout!) and Jamie Partridge from Labor Radio on KBOO FM. Here are highlights from their discussion. photo (l-r): Jamie, Max, Judy, Sarah and Michelle. Produced/edited by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips and Mel Smith, audio gram edited by Evan Papp. Empathy Media Lab partnered with the LRPN to capture the voices of the global trade union movement from the AFL-CIO Convention in Philadelphia to the Labor Notes conference in Chicago. Follow the Labor Radio Podcast Network (https://www.laborradionetwork.org/) and listen to the podcast (https://laborradiopodcastweekly.podbean.com/). NOTE: For those interested in joining the Labor Radio Podcast Network (or finding out more about us), please contact us here. #LaborRadioPod #Chicago @LaborNotes #LaborNotes2022 #LaborNotes #canlab #1u @amazonlabor @SBWorkersUnited @Shut_downAmazon #Troublemakers #LosDeliveristasUnidos #starbucksunion @Teamsters @DissentMag @WorkingPod @Heartland_Labor @kboo

The Labor On The Airwaves panel attracted an overflow audience at this year'sLabor Notes conference. A show of hands revealed that about a third of those in attendance already had shows while another third was interested in finding out how to start their own shows, many of whom stopped by the Network's booth after the panel. Working People's Maximillian Alvarez hosted a panel that included BeLabored hosts Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen, Heartland Labor Forum's Judy Ancel (thanks for the Network shoutout!) and Jamie Partridge from Labor Radio on KBOO FM. Here are highlights from their discussion. photo (l-r): Jamie, Max, Judy, Sarah and Michelle. NOTE: For those interested in joining the Labor Radio Podcast Network (or finding out more about us), please contact us here. #LaborRadioPod #Chicago @LaborNotes #LaborNotes2022 #LaborNotes #canlab #1u @amazonlabor @SBWorkersUnited @Shut_downAmazon #Troublemakers #LosDeliveristasUnidos #starbucksunion @Teamsters @DissentMag @WorkingPod @Heartland_Labor @kboo Produced/edited by Chris Garlock; social media guru Mr. Harold Phillips and Mel Smith.

In this episode of S&C's Critical Insights, Michelle Chen and June Hu discuss the SEC's new climate disclosure proposal and its implications for financial institutions.    On March 21, the SEC released a comprehensive proposal to mandate climate-related disclosures in SEC reporting companies' annual reports and registration statements. Michelle and June discuss aspects of the proposed rules that will likely have particular implications for financial institutions, especially in light of the increasing focus from financial regulators on climate-related financial risks, as well as financial institutions' other obligations that may affect their overall climate strategy.    Click here to read S&C's memo on the proposed rules and key implications for financial institutions.   To watch S&C's webinar on the SEC's proposed rules and read additional S&C publications on this topic, click here.   Visit us at www.sullcrom.com

Sommelier and Creator of Legally Wined Michelle Chen is in the Perfume Room today. Not only is Michelle a Certified Somm under the Court of Master Sommeliers, she is also a lawyer in New York — a combo I trust with my life. We discuss the ‘guilty pleasures' of wine, sexism in the industry, how to figure out which wines you like and the descriptors you need to know to discover more, best affordable recs, where to start on your wine journey, and the most important preservation when it comes to wine: the ego. FRAGS/WINES MENTIONED: Bond No. 9 Scent of Peace, Eight & Bob Original, Diptyque L'Ombre Dans L'Eau, Diptyque Philosykos, Gentil, Gewurztraminer, Oregon Pinot, Gruner Veltliner, Sauvignon Blanc, Nebbiolo, Chateau Cheval Blanc, Petrus, Kabinett Nahe, Vermentino, Chablis, Sancerre, Hügel Gentil, Trapiche Malbec, New Zealand Sauvignon Blanc, Burgans Albarino, A Lisa Malbec, MFK Amyris Femme, Byredo Inflorescence, Parfum De Marly Meliora, Byredo Young Rose, Byredo Rose of No Man's Land, Narciso Rodriguez Narciso For Her EDT FOLLOW MICHELLE: @legallywined (IG + TikTok) FOLLOW THE POD: @perfumeroompod FIND YOUR PERFECT SCENT! https://shoplist.us/emmavernon/consults

Dr Michelle Chen is a current GP and rural & remote medicine trainee working on the Gold Coast, Australia. She was an aspiring paediatric surgeon, working all over Australia and New Zealand. Personal tragedy struck in 2019 when she became a carer to her GP husband who was diagnosed with terminal bowel cancer. She is an advocate for young-onset bowel cancer, raising awareness through Bowel Cancer Australia and her daily practice. She is embarking on Rural Medicine ACRRM Fellowship with advanced skills in surgery, hoping to provide endoscopy and colonoscopy services to rural and remote areas. Her husband, Dr. Sean Mitchell, a passionate general practitioner and aged only 36, sadly passed away in April 2021.In this episode, we discuss her journey in medicine shifting gears from paediatric surgery to general practice and rural medicine, being a full-time carer for her husband, the grief and early loss of her husband Dr. Sean Mitchell to metastatic bowel cancer, work-life balance, and her reflections on her journey so far.As always, if you have any feedback or queries, feel free to get in touch at doctornos@pm.me.Audio credit:Bliss by Luke Bergs https://soundcloud.com/bergscloudCreative Commons — Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 Unported — CC BY-SA 3.0Free Download / Stream: https://bit.ly/33DJFs9Music promoted by Audio Library https://youtu.be/e9aXhBQDT9YSupport the show (https://www.patreon.com/doctornos)

MEET DR. MICHELLE CHEN Michelle graduated from the University of Queensland in 2019. She currently works as a general dentist in private practice in Ipswich, QLD. She loves being a general dentist as she enjoys the variety it provides. Michelle has a special interest in oral surgery and aesthetic dentistry and hopes to further her skills in these areas through CPD and mentorship from her senior dentists. Although she is a very recent graduate, Michelle has stepped up to help to coordinate the graduate mentor program at her work place. She is always up for a friendly chat and hopes to be able to help the graduates transition smoothly into the workplace and hopes to give them the positive experience that she had going from university to private practice. Courses Mentioned: - Communication with Dr Mark Hassed (The Relaxed Dentist) - Communication with Dr Elwynn Heah - Anterior & Posterior Composites, Wax Up, Dental Photography & Rubber Dam with Dr Sahil Soni Socials: IG: @run2food, @michelleechen _____________________________________________ DOWNLOAD YOUR FREE COPY OF THE CPD JUNKIE EXCLUSIVE ANTERIOR COMPOSITE RESTORATION CHEAT SHEET BY RENOWNED AESTHETIC DENTIST DR. CLARENCE TAM https://www.cpdjunkie.com.au/aestheticscheatsheet/ _____________________________________________ Music: Dreams - Bensound | Support by RFM - NCM

In this episode of Promo Insiders, Senior Writer John Corrigan learns Fremont, CA-based Fossa Apparel's origin story from Michelle Chen, current owner and sales director. She also discusses the challenges of running a woman-owned and minority-owned business.

Welcome back to another bonus episode! We had the privilege of interviewing Chloe Shih! She was a Lead Product Manager at Tiktok and has worked with tech companies like Facebook and Google in the past. As a graduate of Columbia University and Pitzer College, she seeks to “make the digital world a fun and safe place to discover experiences, express yourself, and make meaningful connections with others.” In her free time, she likes to make Youtube videos about career life, Taiwanese culture, and more! Please show her lots of love in the comments down below! Follow Chloe

We're back with another interview! Kicking off this season, we had the privilege of talking with Summer and Crystal from Made in Hong Kong, a podcast about “2 Hong Kong girls trying their best to figure out life in America.” Tune in for our discussion on the similarities and differences between Asians and Asian-Americans, generational gaps, the level of social justice activity in both countries, and more. We also had the opportunity to be interviewed ourselves on their platform! If you're interested in hearing about our experience growing up in the Bay, our take on the model minority myth, and our advice on how to stay politically active, please give it a listen as well! The links to their Spotify and Apple Podcast are down below! Follow Made in Hong Kong

Hello! We are Voice to Culture, a podcast for the "modern day confused citizen." We strive to help listeners stay informed about their community as well as get involved themselves. Get to know our team and what we have in store for season 2! Team

So....we graduated!! In this last episode of season 1, we recapped on the last four years and share advice for freshmen. Let us know your experience in the comments down below. We'd love to hear your insights! Team

In a thoughtful and tummy-rumbling-inducing episode, Tina and Ploy chat with Michelle Chen, UX Researcher and daughter of a restaurant-owning family in the Chicago area, about the emotional impact of recent anti-Asian hate events and most importantly, the Asian-American food experience. They talk about what it means to have an authentic food experience, fusion food, and how Asian-owned small business is a means of survival.

Should gun control be enforced and if so, to what extent? Hey everyone! Welcome back to another episode! This episode is going to be a little different. We're going to have a debate between the affirmative, Carolyn and Helen, who will argue for gun control, and the opposition, Amy and Kelly, who will argue against gun control. Michelle will act as the judge of this debate, playing Devil's Advocate and trying to stump us with difficult questions. Disclaimer: this is just a debate and does not necessarily reflect our personal views. Sources https://www.forbes.com/sites/chrisdorsey/2021/02/18/showdown-looms-as-dems-gun-control-agenda-likely-to-meet-stiff-opposition-from-nations-sheriffs-who-say-they-will-not-enforce-unconstitutional-laws/?sh=bba5836631e9 [opposition] https://bigthink.com/politics-current-affairs/switzerland-high-gun-ownership?rebelltitem=1#rebelltitem1 [opposition] https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2017/06/Guns-Report-FOR-WEBSITE-PDF-6-21.pdf [pro-gun] https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0091743515001188 [opposition] https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/how-do-u-s-gun-laws-compare-to-other-countries http://www.wpsanet.org/papers/docs/How_The_Gun_Control_Debate_Stalls_Policy_Progress.pdf [pro-gun] https://cw.ua.edu/53503/top-stories/gun-control-is-necessary/ [pro-gun] https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-41488081 [pro-gun] https://www.newsweek.com/how-many-mass-shootings-2021-1578383 [pro-gun] https://www.insider.com/number-of-mass-shootings-in-america-this-year-2021-3 [pro-gun] https://www.businessinsider.com/gun-control-how-japan-has-almost-completely-eliminated-gun-deaths-2017-10 [pro-gun] https://www.businessinsider.com/australia-gun-control-shootings-2015-10 [pro-gun] Team

Welcome back to another episode! Today we have TWO special guests who are from the SF bay area. They are the founders of Gen Z: We Are The Future, an organization dedicated to uniting our generation so that we're ready to take on the challenges of the future, while also inspiring and educating our generation about the issues society is facing. With Generation Z being the most diverse generation to date, these two recognize that in today's polarized world, Gen Z knows unity is more important than ever. Please show some love to Sophia and Claire! Follow Genz: We Are The Future

Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan’s office mishandled a series of public records requests after discovering that about 10 months of Durkan’s text messages were missing, a whistleblower investigation has determined.The mayor’s legal counsel, Michelle Chen, engaged in improper governmental action when she decided to exclude Durkan’s missing texts from certain requests, violating the state Public Records Act, according to a report on the investigation conducted by an outside expert on behalf of the Seattle Ethics and Elections Commission.Additionally, Chen diverged from best practices when she decided the mayor’s office wouldn’t inform requesters that Durkan’s texts from Aug. 28, 2019 to June 25, 2020 had not been retained, according to the report published Thursday.Join your host Sean Reynolds, owner of Summit Properties NW and Reynolds & Kline Appraisal as he takes a look at this developing topic.Support the show (https://buymeacoff.ee/seattlepodcast)

Welcome back to another episode! Today we have a special guest who is a soon-to-be author of a book about student loans, titled “The American Crisis: The Secret Behind Student Loans.” She is the founder of two organizations, The Global Medium and GenZ Girls. Most notable of all, she is only a high school student! Please show some love to our guest, Meghana Boda!! Follow Meghana Boda

This week Marcus Harrison Green, publisher of the South Seattle Emerald and columnist for the Seattle Times, joins Crystal to discuss the whistleblower revelation that Seattle Mayor Jenny Durkan's office intentionally mishandled public records requests, Deputy Mayor Casey Sixkiller's announcement that he's running for mayor and trying to position himself as an outsider, and the one thing everyone seems to agree on: the King County Sheriff Mitzi Johanknecht should resign. As always, a full text transcript of the show is available below and at officialhacksandwonks.com. Find the host, Crystal Fincher on Twitter at @finchfrii and find today's guest, Marcus Harrison Green, at @mhgreen3000. More info is available at officialhacksandwonks.com.   Resources: “Public records requests mishandled after Seattle mayor's texts went missing, whistleblower investigation finds” by Daniel Beekman: https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/politics/public-records-requests-were-mishandled-after-seattle-mayors-texts-went-missing-whistleblower-investigation-finds/ “Deputy Mayor Sixkiller Joins Crowded Mayoral Race; Police Union Joins Calls for Sheriff's Resignation” from Publicola: https://publicola.com/2021/05/04/deputy-mayor-sixkiller-joins-crowded-mayoral-race-police-union-calls-for-sheriffs-resignation/ “King County Police Officers Guild calls for Sheriff Johanknecht to resign” by Chris Daniels: https://www.king5.com/article/news/local/king-county-police-officers-guild-calls-for-sheriff-johanknecht-to-resign/281-d4361f0a-0df9-4bf4-8d92-d49f7b123289   Transcription: Crystal Fincher: [00:00:00] Welcome to Hacks and Wonks. I'm your host, Crystal Fincher. On this show, we talk with political hacks and policy wonks to gather insight into state and local politics and policy through the lens of those doing the work and provide behind-the-scenes perspectives on politics in our state. For full transcripts and resources referenced in the show you can go to officialhacksandwonks.com and view our episode notes. Today we're continuing our Friday almost-live shows where we review the news of the week with a guest cohost. Welcome to the program today's co-host publisher of the South Seattle Emerald and columnist with the Seattle Times, Marcus Harrison Green. Marcus Harrison Green: [00:00:49] Hi, thank you for having me here. Crystal Fincher: [00:00:51] Love having you back - always love having you on the show. I, you know - there's a few things that we could talk about this week. I guess, starting out - I wanted to talk about news that broke yesterday about Jenny Durkan and the mayor's office - and public records requests that were handled in an inappropriate way. And the whistle was actually blown by public records employees in the City. Have you had the chance to catch up on this at all? Marcus Harrison Green: [00:01:25] I have not, unfortunately - it has been quite a hectic week, but, I'm definitely waiting with bated breath to see what else comes across out of this so - Crystal Fincher: [00:01:37] Yeah, this was a story by David Beekman of the Seattle Times - we'll put the link in the show notes along with others, but her office mishandled several public records requests. And after discovering about 10 months of Durkan's text messages were missing.  And just as a kind of recap for people in public office, what people are doing with taxpayer money on the public dime as our elected representatives and public servants is subject to view by the public. And this is how we hold our people in power accountable, our elected officials accountable. This is how we understand what work they're doing and to see if we're getting our money's worth, if they're following laws. It really is a tool of information and accountability - and it's routine for anyone in the public, but quite often members of the media will submit public disclosure requests saying, Hey, we would like to see correspondence about a certain subject involving the mayor or from peoples in the mayor's office. And so if you specify what the subject is, who you're looking to hear from it from, the City or any public entity is responsible for turning over the information requested. Sometimes that can take a long time, sometimes there is a fee attached to that, but basically it is the law that those are public records and whether it is something on the computer - I sound so old, something on the computer - whether it's written communication or a text message - if it is discussing City business, regardless of the medium, it is a public document and can be requested. Everyone in government knows this. Everyone adjacent to government knows this. So this isn't a surprise or a secret. And there are people employed and this is their job - it's to process these requests, to find and track down all of the documents and communications that apply, and to give those to the requested parties. Now, sometimes there's information that is sensitive or can be redacted. So sometimes we get documentation that has stuff blotted out, or they say they can't turn it over for privacy or one of the acceptable exemption reasons. But these communications did not fall under that. And it looks like they were playing really fast and loose with terminology to hide, or to avoid turning over communications. And so it just is one more thing on the very long list of behavior from the mayor's office that doesn't just look inappropriate, shortsighted, and unethical, but in this situation also illegal - and is troubling. Have you dealt with public records requests in your time reporting and writing? Marcus Harrison Green: [00:04:33] I certainly have. I mean, it's - this has been a huge issue, I just say in general, in terms of getting full transparency from local government. I mean, obviously there's issues at the federal government level, but that's a whole 'nother story. But certainly I, with local government, whether it's been the mayor's office, governor's office, or the school board. And I just think - at end of the day, right? These folks work for us, they're paid by us, and everything else. And should obviously be accountable to us, and a part of the way that they are accountable to the public that they at least ostensibly serve, right, is to be fully transparent and transparent in a very timely manner when it comes to public records requests. And unfortunately it appears that this has not been the case and that it is - it seems like it could potentially have deliberately not been the case. Crystal Fincher: [00:05:40] Yeah, it is. And it looks very deliberate. And just to be clear, the article says that the allegation is that the mayor's legal counsel, Michelle Chen, engaged in improper governmental action when she excluded Durkan's missing texts from certain requests. And again, these are - this is according to a whistleblower complaint, meaning that there are people in this process - there are people who were working for the City and who are basically filing a report and a complaint of misconduct against their employer. And so there are certain protections provided to whistleblowers. This is another way that we hold people in power accountable. We have to give people who call out illegal activity protection from retaliation, intimidation, and harassment. Otherwise, people in power could always intimidate people into being silent. That's still an overarching dynamic, but in specific situations, definitely those that involve illegal activity - there are now and have been laws and protections in place for people in the process who are specifically calling out illegal behavior of their superiors and their workplace. And so this is a whistleblower action. And so saying that they hid the existence of those texts, that they diverge from best practices when they wouldn't inform requesters of those texts. And again, this is a city issued phone, so it's not - this is not a gray area of they did not know that this should have been subject to disclosure. This is a public asset, talking about public business - you know, no ambiguity there. They just decided to hide it and also play fast and loose with terminology saying that, You know, well, communications in the mayor's office don't necessarily apply to the mayor. And providing - recreate a text - only to requesters who asked for Durkan's communication specifically, and not those who asked for mayor's office communications - obviously, mayor's office communications do include the mayor. They decided to act like they didn't, and only to requesters who asked for communications as opposed to correspondence. Correspondence - you know, according to most common terminology, is included in communications, but just - it seems like this office has bent over backwards to try and skirt rules and to get around issues. And it's like, if you would just apply that same effort to just doing the thing that you should be doing, or that you actually promised you would do, you could get that done. But they seem to be working so hard not to - it is just another confounding thing. So I'm certainly interested in following this reporting by Daniel Beekman at the Times to see how this unfolds and to see if there is accountability tied to this. One thing that is not particularly encouraging is that there doesn't really seem to be a method for accountability in this process. That they will just have to figure out how to do better, which is just another thing that I think the public is consistently frustrated about. We watch blatant, unethical behavior, or illegal behavior, and there just doesn't seem to be any accountability attached to it. So frustrating. But we will see.  I also think it's notable how many people from inside this administration are speaking out against it. People who are currently inside, or who were inside and subsequently left, it seems like there are more people than average who seem to be very dissatisfied with operations, practices, and just the general direction that this mayor's office has taken. Even from management, to communication, to you name it, people seem to have an issue with it.  Not fun, but I guess that leads into the other piece of news this week. The deputy mayor announced for mayor this week, Casey Sixkiller. What is your view on his announcement and how do you think that's going to change the dimensions of the race? Marcus Harrison Green: [00:10:28] I don't know if it will change - this announcement will change too much, too many of the dimensions of the race to be quite honest with you. It just seems that it's - obviously, he's been deputy mayor so he has, for the most part, tracks with obviously, with what Durkan had - you know, the Durkan administration, and her actions, and agenda, and so forth. And I think he'll obviously continue to do so. I mean, I know he is sort of trying to present himself as somewhat of an outsider, but it's hard to do when you've been inside for so long. I think you see it as - you'll be seen, rightfully so, as a very status quo establishment candidate. I don't think that they're - though although I know that he did say that he was going to, as a person of color, he was going to try to govern as such. So, or excuse me - allow it to influence his decisions, I believe is what he actually said. That being said, right, I mean, it's - he's been deputy mayor for this long, I think you would - if him as a person of color, if that was his guide in governing, I'm not sure that bodes too well necessarily for the rest of the City here and folks of color. So anyway. Crystal Fincher: [00:11:53] I mean, there seems to be one issue after another that has come out of the mayor's office. As senior leadership in the mayor's office, it certainly is interesting to hear his take on how he would run in this situation. I think it's also interesting, as you said, trying to paint himself as an outsider - that seems to be the buzzword. And in the same way - you know, I always crack up when you see these, you know, 30, 20-30 year Republican incumbents be like, I'm an outsider. I'm like, You're the insider-iest insider that there could possibly be. You are the status quo. And it reminds me of this situation, in that you are the deputy chief of operations, deputy mayor of operations here - have you know, homelessness is in his portfolio and handling that.  I think that there is universal agreement that we have not made the progress - one, that was promised in this administration. So just according to their metric and what they campaigned on and laid out - that wasn't achieved. And to be fair, Jenny Durkan is the mayor. He is not the mayor. So, it will be interesting to hear where he disagrees with the mayor. If there is a point where he would have differed in the implementation, or in the handling, or even in relationships with people within departments, departmental leadership, and the Council - that will be really illuminating to hear. Because what we have heard from him so far has been obviously, complete consistency with Mayor Durkan. And continued challenges - one of the biggest recent ones about whether or not to take FEMA money to help reimburse the costs of sheltering people without homes. So this'll be really interesting, but I think the outsider label - I don't know that I would have attempted to even try that. It actually seems like one of those where it's like - Marcus Harrison Green: [00:14:05] You call it false advertising, right? I mean, God. Crystal Fincher: [00:14:06] Oh yeah, like that - it doesn't quite ring true and it's not quite credible. And maybe speaking about a specific issue might be a little bit more on the nose. In terms of the race, I think this is an interesting dynamic. I actually - this is me as an outsider, I'm not working with any of the mayoral candidates. I'm not doing any of that. So I can just look at this as a spectator. It's been interesting, with the mayoral race, the dynamics of Lorena González being on the Council and being another insider, who - it's hard to say that Lorena is an outsider coming from, as the president of the council. But a lot of people reading every frustration that they have with anything that's happened in government with someone on the inside - Well, they're an incumbent, therefore we want a change. And they're on the inside, so we want a change. Certainly Lorena González is an insider on the Council perspective, being the Council President - and a lot of people are running against what the status quo is. But because she was the only insider in the race in that kind of position - very visible and policymaking - it made the status quo seem like what - anything that happened.  But what was happening from the council perspective is very different than what was happening from the mayor's office. And you have two very different perspectives. So if someone is unhappy with the direction that things are going in city government - they can be unhappy with the general direction of things, but be pretty happy with members of the council. Or conversely, be pretty happy with the direction of the mayor, because the council and the mayor have not seen eye to eye on several issues. There have been - Council passed policy, the mayor's vetoed it, Council has overwritten that veto - more than one occasion. And so you can't say that city government is unified and if you're unhappy about an issue, then automatically voting against Lorena González would make you happy. Maybe that would make you more unhappy. Maybe it would actually make you happy. But it's just not as clean of a conversation. It goes beyond insider and outsider, and gets more to policy. And then there is someone in the race who is going to be defending the Durkan position, because a lot of people have been, frankly, running counter to what the mayor's office has done in some situations. So it's going to be - go ahead. Marcus Harrison Green: [00:16:41] I was going to say, yeah, I mean, I think you have it. Sixkiller acts as a proxy, essentially, for Durkan and so now, I think you have a "villain" for central casting that some other folks can now point to and say, Oh, well this is Durkan - you know, essentially Durkan Lite, or Durkan with, in sheep's clothing, so to speak. And if you didn't like anything that Durkan did, Well, hey. Then why in the world would you go for him? Why don't you go for me? And so at the very least, even if you're not high up on another candidate, at the very least you can say, Well, you want to vote for more of the same, or you want to at least try something different. I'm not promising you more of the same. And so, I think like you said, it does maybe potentially boosts the prospects of someone like a Lorena González, or someone else who is certainly trying to put themselves in opposition to the Durkan administration. Crystal Fincher: [00:17:34] Yeah. Yeah, I think so. And I think there are going to be some people who are happy to hear Durkan administration policies being vigorously defended. There are certainly people who agree with the direction that things have gone, or who feel like the Council has been on the wrong track, and who agree more with the mayor. But it's really - to me, this is just going to be really interesting. And I'm going to be - interesting to see how fundraising shapes up, how this impacts where people affiliated with the business community - and the Chamber donations that are not going to be coming from the Chamber, but certainly going to be there and with other names plastered on them. That's going to be interesting to see how that turns out.  And where endorsements go. Like the Times. Lots of people, you know - we were having a conversation about this. I've had several conversations with people about where's The Times going to go, where is people in the business community going to go? And that's an open question. I mean, we've heard people thinking that Jessyn Farrell was angling for that, certainly Casey Sixkiller, Bruce Harrell - are all names thrown about - can they make it? And I think people are trying to see who's going to take a lead, or who feels like they're taking a lead, and see if they can hop on a winning horse. Marcus Harrison Green: [00:19:11] Right. And you got to factor in too, right? Especially as it comes to the primary with endorsements - which is, you know, typically primary is the low turnout race, because it happens in August. It's also the fact that this will be the first summer that's post-pandemic and more folks will be - it's predicted that more folks will be going out and traveling and so forth in August. And just getting out of the confinement of the geographic location of Seattle for a little while. And so I think endorsements like the Seattle Times, and to a certain extent, The Stranger, obviously, may have even more outsize weight than they've had in previous years. And I'll say this - I think the three previous mayoral elections have had - it has pretty much ponied up the Seattle Times endorsee versus The Stranger endorsee. And I don't have any reason to think that that won't be the case again this go around. And so, it should be interesting to see, in terms of jockeying for endorsements and so forth, and also jockeying for the narrative, right? What is the narrative that is going to stick to a particular candidate - insider outsider, policy person versus I-feel-your-pain person. And we'll see, I mean, it's somewhat intriguing, especially with this field - how can you distinguish and differentiate yourself? And I quite frankly, I don't know if anybody has truly done that at this point. I mean, I - Crystal Fincher: [00:20:49] I don't think so yet. Marcus Harrison Green: [00:20:50] Yeah. I don't know what your gauge is on like the enthusiasm factor, but I just don't see it out here. It just doesn't seem that there's a ton of people who are super enthused about things. Crystal Fincher: [00:21:00] No, I'm with you. I don't think there has been a big distinction or delineation yet. I think that is certainly what a lot of candidates are trying to figure out how to do - for several different positions. But it's also this weird time in that campaigns kind of start playing an insider game and then they finish with the outsider game. So right now people are chasing endorsements and chasing fundraising - certainly chasing donations, chasing democracy vouchers. And there are people who are looking strong in that arena, in fundraising, and who may not look as strong in some of the coveted donations, but we will see - coveted endorsements, I meant. But it's going to be hard.  I think that as we progress in the next couple of months - give it a month or two, and people are going to be speaking to the public more consistently. There'll be some forums where people get a chance to see candidates speaking plainly on the issues and compare them side-by-side. I think it's really challenging to not be able to kind of stack them up one against the other and say, Okay, now I hear them all talking about the same thing at the same time. And this is who - I'm feeling it, this is who I'm definitely not. So, you know, we have yet to get there. But I think it's hard for people to look at this crop, much of this crop, and to really point out obvious differences between many of them, except in cases where someone coming from the Durkan administration is going to be different than someone coming from the Council and certainly a number of those pushing from the outside. So we'll see how it continues to unfold. Marcus Harrison Green: [00:22:48] Yeah, I - unfortunately, I don't see - it's my opinion that we need somewhat of a transformative candidate in this upcoming race. And I don't know if the field contains anyone like that. So - Crystal Fincher: [00:23:05] I think it might. And you know, jury's out - we will see. I think that what - that there is a space for someone to say, You know what? We've been talking about all this consensus, and working together, and being all happy, and waiting until everyone agrees. And you know what - everyone is just not going to agree. And as we sit here just trying - to be paralyzed, waiting for a consensus that is never going to happen - the problems keep getting worse. So, you know what I'm going to do. This is my plan. And when I get elected, regardless of whether or not everyone agrees, or if I'm catching criticism from people who lost and didn't get as many votes, I'm going to move in this direction. This is my plan. I'm going to implement it. It's okay if the Chamber doesn't agree. Or it's okay if this constituency doesn't agree. We're going to move forward and push forward and do this and not wait for everyone to be on board. You can count on me to make a difference - this is going to look different at the end of my term than it did at the beginning. You can count on me - if it doesn't, then I won't run again. Like hold me accountable, I'm holding myself accountable.  I feel there's a space for that - Hey, I'm ready to actually get something done. Not talk about it, not put a task force on it, not wait for people to agree, and have more meetings about it. We know what the issues are, there's been lots of data, lots of hand-wringing, and it's time for action. And I'm actually equipped to take action. I understand what needs to happen from a policy perspective. And I understand what needs to happen from an implementation perspective. Because I do think that we've seen some implementation challenges in this administration and the prior administration. Marcus Harrison Green: [00:24:51] Well, I just yeah, well I'll say this. I mean, I just wish somebody would actually articulate that - stick to that being the message the whole time. This is what I'm sticking to whenever I'm out doing my stump speech. And we talked about people trying to draw clear distinctions earlier. I mean, I think that would be - if somebody were to say that and stick to it the entire time, I think that would definitely draw a clear distinction in this particular field.  Crystal Fincher: [00:25:18] I think it would and I think there are some people who can credibly say that in this race, but we will see. It's gonna be really interesting. I think there's also the space for - this dynamic is different than the Council. The Council is a legislative body - you actually do need a majority of the members on the Council to move in a direction. You can't have one person say, I'm going to do it. I'm going to get this done. Because you can't get something done with one person on the Council. It's irresponsible to suggest that's possible. You can certainly have people lead and work with colleagues. And working with people in that capacity is also important, but the mayor, the buck stops there. That's an executive position. You do have the ability to command what is going to happen in many different areas. And to say, We are moving forward with this. I'm going to make this decision - we're going to move forward and that's just going to be how it's going to be. Marcus Harrison Green: [00:26:22] Oh, sorry. I was just gonna say, I mean, to your point, right? I mean, I think, you don't need everyone, you just need enough people, right? And I think we, unfortunately, we don't want to - a lot of our politicians have not made peace with just moving forward with enough. And we need to. Crystal Fincher: [00:26:41] Yeah. I have conversations with clients and people all the time, but the election is the mandate. If you were straight about who you are and what your plans are when you get elected - which is why it's honest to be transparent about who you are, it's prudent to be transparent about who you are when you're running - then you getting elected is the mandate to do exactly what you want to do. And you don't have to be afraid of, Well, maybe if I do this, people are not going to be happy. Like they elected you knowing full well that's who you were and were going to do. And so you get that done and then they're happy that they got what they voted for. It's when you get scared about doing what you were elected to do, that that creates the problems. So we will see what happens with that. But I am hoping to see someone really take the mantle and say, I'm ready to get something done. And it's okay if people don't agree. I'm ready to implement some strong leadership here. Marcus Harrison Green: [00:27:44] I wholeheartedly agree. And hopefully, that will happen. But as you said, we shall see. Crystal Fincher: [00:27:52] We shall see. Well, we certainly - as is always the case on these shows, we have a long list of things that we can talk about. And then we get into talking about something and then we run out of time. We were going to talk about everyone in the world wanting the King County Sheriff to resign. Marcus Harrison Green: [00:28:07] Yes. I mean, it grows by leaps and bounds every day. So. Crystal Fincher: [00:28:14] Yeah. I mean, yeah. Everyone from King County Councilmembers, both the King County Executive and his challenger Joe Nguyen, in addition to the King County Officers Guild. I mean, every - the call's coming from inside and outside of the house. Everyone is calling. Everyone is like, please leave. Please just go. Get out - we have no confidence. Marcus Harrison Green: [00:28:39] Yeah, one point of agreement on - it seems, you know, that we're able find these days. And so, there you go. Crystal Fincher: [00:28:45] Yes. Bi-partisan, united agreement on the fact that Sheriff must go. We thought we weren't going to unite around this, but here we are. Well, with that, we are at time today. We thank you for listening to Hacks and Wonks on KVRU 105.7 FM this Friday, May 7th, 2021. Our chief audio engineer at KVRU is Maurice Jones Jr. The producer of Hacks and Wonks is Lisl Stadler. And our wonderful co-host today was South Seattle Emerald publisher and Seattle Times columnist Marcus Harrison Green. You can find Marcus on Twitter @mhgreen3000. You can find me on Twitter @finchfrii (that's f-i-n-c-h-f-r-i-i) and now you can follow Hacks and Wonks for the full versions of the show on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever else you get your podcasts, just type “Hacks and Wonks” into the search bar. Be sure to subscribe to get our Friday almost-live show and our mid-week show sent directly to your podcast stream. We appreciate you continuing to tune in. We'll talk to you next time.

Welcome back to another episode! Today we have a special guest who’s a young Chinese woman and recent university graduate. She is currently working full-time while chasing her dream in becoming a lawyer or public policymaker. Passionate about racial and social justice, she is a believer in positive social changes and people’s power. Lastly, she is also an author of the upcoming book “Through My Eyes: Exploring the World While Being Asian." Please give some love to Vicky Zhou! Follow Vicky

Today's guest is absolutely phenomenal Sarah Jaffe. Strap yourself in and get ready to have your brain cracked open. After spending a few hours researching for today's interview, I felt like my brain had gone to the gym for three hours….in the best kind of way. Why? Because over the course of the next hour you will have your neurons rewired, and any limiting beliefs about what you thought work was all about could potentially be thrown out the window.Over the course of today's podcast Sarahs goes on a myth busting adventure. These myths include work as a labour of love, the ‘unconscious’ role of women in the workplace, and why purpose is not in any way…all about work. Infact Sarah would argue that work is not designed to love you back.So who is Sarah Jaffe? She is the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone & she is also the author of Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt.She is a Type Media Center reporting fellow and an independent journalist covering the politics of power, from the workplace to the streets. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, the Guardian, the Washington Post, The New Republic, the Atlantic, and many other publications. She is the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine’s Belabored podcast, as well as a columnist at The Progressive and New Labor Forum.Now before we dive in I feel that it is important to note that this podcast is about fostering intelligent, optimistic thinking about the future. On the surface this topic may seem counterintuitive to creating optimism (especially when we are talking about work) but intelligent optimism is based on the facts, and this is a conversation that explores the facts. It is one built upon research and credibility, and then intention is to make work better for everyone.The image I got when reflecting on the conversation I had with Sarah was one of the tower cards in the tarot deck. For those of you who haven't seen this card, The Tower card depicts a high spire nestled on top of the mountain. A lightning bolt strikes the tower which sets it ablaze. In Tarot, The Tower is a symbol for the ambition that is constructed on faulty premises. The destruction of the tower must happen in order to clear out the old ways and welcome something new. Its revelations can come in a flash of truth or inspiration.Let that inspiration be this podcast, because this conversation is the tower and If we want to change the story of the human race in the 21st century, then we must be acutely aware of the story towers that need to fall in order to give life a new and more hopeful narrative about the future.Welcome to the DNA Of Purpose Podcast.Sign Up For Future Crunch Newsletter: https://futurecrunch.com/Download Your Field Guide To The Next Economy: https://futurecrun.ch/the-great-transformation-ebook

Wondering how you're going to pay for college? Interested in hearing Biden's student loan plan? Check out our latest episode to learn more! Sources 1. WhyFI Matters: https://www.instagram.com/whyfimatters/?hl=en [fellow teen podcast on financial literacy!] 2. https://getpenta.com/en/blog/7-different-types-of-income-streams/ [7 Different Types of Income Streams] 3. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/01/counterintuitive-workings-minimum-wage/617861/ [minimum wage] 4. https://www.nerdwallet.com/article/loans/student-loans/joe-biden-student-loans [biden’s student loan plan] 5. https://www.epi.org/publication/raising-the-federal-minimum-wage-to-15-by-2025-would-lift-the-pay-of-32-million-workers/ Team

This eleventh episode of Black Work Talk was a joint effort with Dissent Magazine's podcast, Belabored.  Belabored's co-hosts, Michelle Chen and Sarah Jaffe, and Black Work Talk's host, Steven Pitts were joined by historian Robin D.G. Kelley.  Robin's book, Hammer and Hoe, details the organizing work in the Birmingham metropolitan area during the 1930s where key Black workers were Communist and worked with the Communist Party to improve the living conditions in Jim Crow Alabama.  Because of Robin's knowledge of the region's history, he was an excellent guest to have on the show given the worker organizing at the Amazon warehouse outside of Birmingham. Topics discussed included: the current organizing at the Amazon warehouse in Bessemer, AL the relationship between Blacks and the Communist Party in the 1930s the nature of racial capitalism  strategies to build stronger ties between the Black community and the labor movement.  Below is a link to an article by Robin Kelley summarizing key elements of his book, Hammer and How:  https://www.jacobinmag.com/2015/08/alabama-hammer-and-hoe-robin-kelley-communist-party (https://www.jacobinmag.com/2015/08/alabama-hammer-and-hoe-robin-kelley-communist-party)

Prudence is joined this week by Sarah Jaffe, the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone, and Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt, both from Bold Type Books. She’s also the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine’s Belabored podcast. Prudie and Jaffe tackle letters about how to support your undocumented partner through their job search, what to consider when your partner stays in touch with her past abusive partners, what to do when your childhood fib about having hearing loss follows you into adulthood. Slate Plus members get an additional mini-episode of Dear Prudence every Friday. Sign up now to listen.  Email: prudence@slate.com  Production by Phil Surkis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Prudence is joined this week by Sarah Jaffe, the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone, and Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt, both from Bold Type Books. She’s also the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine’s Belabored podcast. Prudie and Jaffe tackle letters about how to support your undocumented partner through their job search, what to consider when your partner stays in touch with her past abusive partners, what to do when your childhood fib about having hearing loss follows you into adulthood. Slate Plus members get an additional mini-episode of Dear Prudence every Friday. Sign up now to listen.  Email: prudence@slate.com  Production by Phil Surkis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Sarah Jaffe and Dave Zirin in conversation about themes from Jaffe's new book, Work Won't Love You Back. Work Won't Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone is a deeply-reported examination of why "doing what you love" is a recipe for exploitation, creating a new tyranny of work in which we cheerily acquiesce to doing jobs that take over our lives. You're told that if you "do what you love, you'll never work a day in your life." Whether it's working for "exposure" and "experience," or enduring poor treatment in the name of "being part of the family," all employees are pushed to make sacrifices for the privilege of being able to do what we love. In Work Won't Love You Back, Sarah Jaffe, a preeminent voice on labor, inequality, and social movements, examines this "labor of love" myth—the idea that certain work is not really work, and therefore should be done out of passion instead of pay. As Jaffe argues, understanding the trap of the labor of love will empower us to work less and demand what our work is worth. And once freed from those binds, we can finally figure out what actually gives us joy, pleasure, and satisfaction. Get a copy of Work Won't Love You Back here: https://bookshop.org/a/1039/9781568589398 Speakers: Sarah Jaffe is a Type Media Center fellow and an independent journalist covering labor, economic justice, social movements, politics, gender, and pop culture. Jaffe is the author of Work Won't Love You Back and Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Nation, the Guardian, the Washington Post, the Atlantic, and many others. She is the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine's Belabored podcast, as well as a columnist at the New Republic and New Labor Forum. Dave Zirin is the sports editor for the Nation and the author of several books, most recently Jim Brown: Last Man Standing. Named one of UTNE Reader's “Fifty Visionaries Who Are Changing Our World,” Zirin is a frequent guest on MSNBC, ESPN, and Democracy Now! Zirin is also the host of Sirius XM Radio's popular weekly show, Edge of Sports Radio. He hosts WPFW's The Collision with Etan Thomas and has been called "the best sportswriter in the United States," by Robert Lipsyte. Watch the live event recording: https://youtu.be/RYhSPPdVny0 Buy books from Haymarket: www.haymarketbooks.org Follow us on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/haymarketbooks

Welcome back to another bonus episode! This episode takes a glimpse at our ambassadorship program, which aims to advance pan-Asian narratives over the course of these next few months. Our special guest is the founder of Triple A Movement, a community organization on AAPI empowerment. Its platform is dedicated to raising awareness of the Asian/Asian-American (AAA) community and unity with other BIPOC groups & allies. She’s also a psychology student at the University of San Francisco and a Bay Area native! Please show Mia Rios some love down below! Follow Mia:

In this moving and powerful podcast, Chef Kate Plummer sits down with Kathy Cheng, Michelle Chen, Cindy Tsuji and Kathy DiFrancesco to talk about anti-Asian racism, how it has personally and professionally effected them. They also share how others can help and what our next steps need to be.

Fast Takes - Women in Science - Ep17 Read the transcript at https://kesslerfoundation.org/sites/default/files/2021-03/Dr.%20Michelle%20Chen-Integrating%20technology%20in%20neuropsychology%20research%20to%20improve%20clinical%20care-Ep17_0.pdf Welcome to a Fast Takes #WomenInScience podcast honoring the International Day of Women and Girls in Science. Celebrated on February 11th, this United Nations initiative recognizes the critical role of women and girls in science and technology communities and calls for strengthening of their participation in STEM fields. Did you know that today, just 30% researchers are women, and only 35% of all students enrolled in STEM-related fields of study are women? At Kessler Foundation, 70% of our staff are women making major contributions to the advances we achieve in rehabilitation research that changes the lives of people with disabilities. Episode 17 features Dr. Michelle Chen, post doctoral fellow in our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research. Producer Joan Banks-Smith interviews Dr. Chen about her scientific background, how she chose her career path, the research she is currently involved with, and advice to women in the same field. Learn more about: Dr. Chen - https://kesslerfoundation.org/aboutus/Lauren%20Chen and the Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research - https://kesslerfoundation.org/center-neuropsychology-and-neuroscience-research Tuned in to our podcast series lately? Join our listeners in 90 countries who enjoy learning about the work of Kessler Foundation. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on Friday, February 5, 2021 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.

Front line health care workers discuss waging an intersectional, anti-racist fight against Covid-19. ---------------------------------------------------- With states reopening around the country despite record levels of Covi-19 cases and a growing death toll as well as a national debate about whether public schools are safe to resume in-person classes this fall, it is clear that government officials don't care about the human cost of this pandemic. Health care workers on the front lines of the crisis have been in the trenches, seen the devastation first hand and continue to organize against the inactions and callousness of the policy-makers. Hear from front line nurses and health care workers about their battles in the hospitals and the nursing homes against Covid-19 and why the fight against this pandemic is intricately linked to the struggle for Black lives and for dignity and respect in the workplace. What is the current shape of the Covid-19 crisis? How is it impacting ordinary people and health care systems and what can we be doing to fight back? Speakers*: Elizabeth Lalasz is a registered nurse at Stroger Hospital in Chicago, a steward with National Nurses United, and delegate to the upcoming 2020 California Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee Convention. She contracted COVID-19 and then returned to work on a COVID-only unit that primarily served people incarcerated in Cook County Jail. Sarah Jaffe is the author of Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt and a Type Media Center reporting fellow and an independent journalist covering labor, economic justice, social movements, politics, gender, and pop culture. She is the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine's Belabored podcast, as well as a columnist at The Progressive and New Labor Forum. Also featuring: Tammera Campbell Ashley Payne ---------------------------------------------------- Co-sponsored by Haymarket Books: https://www.haymarketbooks.org Labor Notes: https://www.labornotes.org/ ---------------------------------------------------- Order a copy of Necessary Trouble: https://bookshop.org/a/1039/9781568589923 Pre-order a copy of Work Won't Love You Back: https://bookshop.org/a/1039/9781568589398 Watch the live event recording: https://youtu.be/_74zCgTge9Q Buy books from Haymarket: www.haymarketbooks.org Follow us on Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/haymarketbooks

Welcome back to another episode!! The hate around Asians has steadily increased due to various factors. Listen to us discuss them along with many other questions (Why isn’t the mainstream media covering Asian hate crimes? Are these attacks actually rooted in white supremacy? Why are Asian hate crimes almost never brought up when discussing racism? Why are we viewed as an “other”?) Let us know your thoughts in the comments down below as well!! How you can help: organizations, petitions, etc.

Sarah Jaffe is the author of Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted and Alone, which Jane McAlevey called “a multiplex in still life; a stunning critique of capitalism, a collective conversation on the meaning of life and work, and a definite contribution to the we-won’t-settle-for-less demands of the future society everyone deserves,” and of Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt, both from Bold Type Books. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, the Guardian, the Washington Post, The New Republic, the Atlantic, and many other publications. She is the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine’s Belabored podcast, as well as a columnist at The Progressive and New Labor Forum.   About the Labor Radio Podcast Network Launched in April 2020, the Labor Radio Podcast Network focuses on working class issues that are often overlooked in the corporate-controlled media. The goal of the network is to help raise the voices of working people and strengthen organized labor to demand and achieve better treatment from workplaces and elected officials. The Labor Radio Podcast Network is both a one-stop shop for audiences looking for labor content and a resource for labor broadcasters and podcasters. Resources include a weekly podcast summarizing shows produced by network members, marketing on social media, a website listing network shows and how audiences can find them, a database for contacting expert guests, access to a private listserv for Network members, and a weekly video call to increase solidarity and support amongst members. If you are a journalist interested in learning more or if you’re a labor radio or podcast producer and want to join the network, contact us at info@laborradionetwork.org. Follow the conversation on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram using the hashtag #LaborRadioPod or visit the website at: https://www.laborradionetwork.org/. FACEBOOK: https://www.facebook.com/LaborRadioNet/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/laborradionet INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/laborradionet/ WEEKLY PODCAST NETWORK SUMMARY: https://laborradiopodcastweekly.podbean.com/ #LaborRadioPod #1U #UnionStrong Video and audio was produced by Evan Matthew Papp of Empathy Media Lab.

Welcome back to another bonus episode! Our special guest this episode is the founder of San Jose Strong, a grassroots organization dedicated to reinventing San José for and by the community! She’s also an engineering student at Harvey Mudd College, a musician, and an author! Please show Mary Celestin some love down below! Follow Mary

You’re told that if you “do what you love, you’ll never work a day in your life.” Whether it’s working for “exposure” and “experience,” or enduring poor treatment in the name of “being part of the family,” all employees are pushed to make sacrifices for the privilege of being able to do what we love. But Sarah Jaffe, a preeminent voice on labor, inequality, and social movements tells us that work won’t love us back, and advocates for the liberating power of recognizing that. In conversation with professor Kathi Weeks, and with support from her book Work Won’t Love You Back: How Devotion to Our Jobs Keeps Us Exploited, Exhausted, and Alone, she examined the “labor of love” myth–the idea that some work is not really work, and should be done out of passion rather than pay. In a deeply-reported examination of this culture, told through the lives and experiences of workers in various industries, Jaffe revealed her belief that we have all been tricked into buying into a new tyranny of work. From the unpaid intern, to the overworked teacher, to the nonprofit worker, and even the professional athlete, she made the case that the labor of love myth is a recipe for exploitation. In a conversation that is more imperative than ever as the lines between home and work blur to an indistinguishable degree, she asserted that understanding this dynamic will empower us to work less and to demand what our work is worth. And once freed from those binds, we can find out what actually gives us joy, pleasure, and satisfaction. Sarah Jaffe is a Type Media Center fellow and an independent journalist covering labor, economic justice, social movements, politics, gender, and pop culture. She is the author of Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Nation, the Guardian, the Washington Post, the Atlantic, and many others. She is the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine’s Belabored podcast, as well as a columnist at the New Republic and New Labor Forum. Kathi Weeks is Associate Professor of Women’s Studies at Duke University. She is the author of The Problem with Work: Feminism, Marxism, Antiwork Politics, and Postwork Imaginaries and Constituting Feminist Subjects, and a co-editor of The Jameson Reader. Buy the Book: https://www.elliottbaybook.com/book/9781568589398  Presented by Town Hall Seattle and Red May. To become a Town Hall Seattle member or make a donation click here.

It's been over a year since COVID-19 was discovered, and a lot has happened . . . Listen to our discussion on the pandemic thus far regarding the vaccines and new variants. It is important for us to stay educated and be safe. Please take care of your health, everyone. Getting through this pandemic is a group effort, so please remember to mask up and social distance when you go out. Disclaimer: Some of the contents covered are based on opinionated ideas and beliefs. Please fact check everything before forming conclusions. Links 1. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SZem3ZOsOC4 [ABC News, new COVID-19 variant] 2. https://www.tiktok.com/@mikiraiofficial?lang=en [TikTok, Miki Rai, RN] 3. https://www.statnews.com/2020/12/19/a-side-by-side-comparison-of-the-pfizer-biontech-and-moderna-vaccines/ [Stat News, Pfizer vs. Moderna] 4. https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20210114-covid-19-how-effective-is-a-single-vaccine-dose [BBC, first dose vs second dose] 5. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/1-person-dies-every-6-minutes-how-l-became-nation-n1254003 [NBC News, 1 person every 6 mins] 6. https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/11/25/lifestyle/locked-up-abroad-one-travelers-experience-inside-south-koreas-mandatory-14-day-quarantine/ [Boston Globe, South Korea quarantine requirements] 7. https://twitter.com/emilyytayylor/status/1345921748106059776?s=25&fbclid=IwAR3CYrk-HjJijb3L6vTHRt-FMZU9d_ZwTcbkJ3AduGw9c-dxDO3YgaP6Rfw [Twitter, anti-maskers in public] 8. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xYo6Tw3Oq6M&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1pc0q3uMP8XwSMDDihhLmT12dpKJAb-VBb3APGcOhvgQ9NY5ck5W5ezXg [Youtube, Noah Beck interview] 9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FMn_K-iyDY&feature=share&fbclid=IwAR1QIdM71UW4zPMCP1LUA5BFwV7mueV7BVxEeyv-oF1IjMM5u-M561TB04Y [Youtube, Troye Sivan travel experience] Team

On today's episode, Andrew Keen talks with Sarah Jaffe about her new book, Work Won't Love You Back, and what love means in the twenty-first century. Sarah Jaffe is a Type Media Center fellow and an independent journalist covering labor, economic justice, social movements, politics, gender, and pop culture. Jaffe is the author of Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt. Her work has appeared in the New York Times, the Nation, the Guardian, the Washington Post, the Atlantic, and many others. She is the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine’s Belabored podcast, as well as a columnist at the New Republic and New Labor Forum. Jaffe was formerly a staff writer at In These Times and the labor editor at AlterNet. She was also the web director at GRITtv with Laura Flanders. She has a master’s degree in journalism from Temple University and a bachelor’s degree in English from Loyola University New Orleans. She lives in Philadelphia. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Hey guys!! Since Inauguration Day is around the corner, the Voice to Culture team thought it would only be appropriate to share updates and our thoughts on the United States' current political climate with everyone!! In this episode, we unpacked what happened on the 6th of January and the consequences that followed that day. Let us know your thoughts on the protest down below!! Disclaimer: Some of the contents covered are based on opinionated ideas and beliefs. Please fact check everything before forming conclusions. Links 1. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/01/04/us/politics/trump-white-house.html?searchResultPosition=4 [New York Times, Trump vs. America] 2. https://www.npr.org/sections/congress-electoral-college-tally-live-updates/2021/01/07/954333542/police-confirm-death-of-officer-injured-during-attack-on-capitol [NPR News, capitol deaths] 3. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SiUE_3LtS9I [PBS News Hour, protesters at the capitol building] 4. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TrP78FhNAf8 [BBC News, protesters at the capitol building] 5. https://wreg.com/news/man-photographed-in-nancy-pelosis-office-could-be-from-northwest-arkansas/ [News Channel 3: WREG Memphis, protester in Nancy Pelosi’s office] 6. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/08/politics/us-capitol-riots-arrest-pelosi-desk/index.html [CNN News, bombs found at the capitol building] 7. https://www.businessinsider.com/pro-trump-rioters-pictured-capitol-zip-ties-charged-2021-1 [Business Insider, protesters with zip ties] 8. https://youtu.be/0FdQfbWKB-Y [police taking selfies with protester] 9. https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/congress/live-blog/electoral-college-certification-updates-n1252864/ncrd1253129#blogHeader [NBC News, noose at the capital building] 10. https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2021/01/06/its-time-to-go-home-now-president-trump-tweets-message-to-supporters-storming-the-u-s-capitol/ [CBS Baltimore, Trump’s “we love you” tweet] 11. https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/emmanuelfelton/black-capitol-police-racism-mob [Buzzfeed News, black officers’ insights] 12. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/asian-america/behind-viral-photo-rep-andy-kim-cleaning-midnight-after-riots-n1253519 [NBC News, Andy Kim] 13. https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2021/01/11/trump-banned-social-media/?fbclid=IwAR2UdSZwO_8cWN3XDumj-MxZf0HpCQQ1JAzY8MIZumDd4YIVg91OW6cJNcc [Washington Post, Trump banned from social media] 14. https://www.cnn.com/2021/01/11/politics/law-enforcement-preparations-violence-capitol-riot/index.html [CNN News, possibly more riots] 15. https://www.jpost.com/diaspora/antisemitism/capitol-riots-what-far-right-hate-symbols-were-on-display-654694 [Jerusalem Post, Nazi supporters] 16. https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/01/09/ashli-babbitt-capitol-shooting-trump-qanon/ [Washington Post, protesters killed] 17. https://www.usnews.com/news/top-news/articles/2021-01-06/trump-supporters-crowd-into-washington-to-protest-congress-certifying-bidens-victory?fbclid=IwAR2bKEyDc1ewFHqMg3-P5GGaweSvbezMAErmhMdbYlxxu6E283ZpI4zZPRE [US News, Trump telling his supporters to “fight”] 18. https://www.cato.org/blog/impeachment-25th-amendment-trumps-final-days [CATO Institute, impeachment & the 25h amendment] 19. https://www.newsweek.com/twitter-stops-hang-mike-pence-trending-1560253 [Newsweek, protesters shouting “hang Mike Pence”] Team

✨HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE✨ To celebrate the start of 2021, we've decided to record a surprise highlight episode for y'all!! The Voice to Culture team would like to thank everyone who have supported us throughout this journey liking our social media posts and listening to our episodes. The experience has been extremely rewarding, and we're looking forward to creating more content in the new year. We hope you enjoy this fun video!! Let us know what YOUR resolutions are in the comments down below! Please remember to stay safe and healthy! Make sure to mask up if you're going out! Team

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On the Belabored podcast, Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen gather three of their favorite thinkers on labor and unions, Jane McAlevey, Bill Fletcher Jr., and Rebecca Dixon, for a no-holds-barred look back on 2020, a truly tumultuous year for workers. Then, on Your Rights At Work, Kathy Newman talks about the workers who make your favorite holiday movies possible. We stay with the workers behind the movies as OnWriting, a screenwriting podcast from the Writers Guild of America, East, talks with Sacha Baron Cohen, Anthony Hines, and Peter Baynham — the co-writers of Borat Subsequent Moviefilm — about why they decided to revisit the iconic character, how intense it was to film that now-infamous Rudy Giuliani scene, and the reality of filming in very dangerous situations.   And since this is Christmas week, we've got a special treat for you, the first part of A Red Carol, from the San Francisco Mime Troupe. This brand-new radio drama returns to the working-class roots of Charles Dickens' classic holiday story of greed and redemption, along with a few labor songs.   Speaking of which, our bonus tracks this week are Rudolph the Union Reindeer and Organize Organize Organize, both sung by Ariana Eakle Blockmon, a member of IBEW Local 124. Thanks to Judy Ancel and the Heartland Labor Forum -- their latest show is The Truth about Santa's Workshop -- for sharing these, as well as The Year the Elves Went Out on Strike by Barry Rabin.  Highlights from labor radio and podcast shows around the country, part of the national Labor Radio Podcast Network of shows focusing on working people's issues and concerns.  Also, check out our new weekly livestream show, available at on Facebook and YouTube, where you'll also find profiles of members of the Network. #LaborRadioPod @WGAEast @SFTroupers @dclabor Edited by Patrick Dixon and Evan Papp; produced by Chris Garlock; social media guru: Harold Phillips

❄️MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS EVERYONE❄️ 2020 is coming to an end, and we wanted to record something special for our 13th episode for you guys for the

✨Hey everyone✨ On this episode, we chatted with GGPP Studios, a youth established podcast!! We discussed the struggles of distance learning, what we should've known as freshmen in high school, the advantages and disadvantages of taking AP classes, and what we're thankful for!! Show GGPP some love down in the comments

Laura Flanders discusses the Joe Biden electoral win for President, and what it means for labor. Roundtable includes Harold Meyerson of the American Spectator, freelance journalist Michelle Chen, Juan Manuel Benitez of NY1, and Jeet Heer of The Nation.

Hey hey hey!! Thanks for tuning in, everyone!! In this episode, we’ll be sharing our thoughts on the current political climate regarding the presidential and vice presidential debates and the upcoming election. Please remember to vote if you're eligible and stay updated on politics!! Disclaimer: Some of the contents covered are based on opinionated ideas and beliefs. Please fact check everything before forming conclusions. Links 1. https://abc7news.com/fake-ballot-drop-box-ca-republican-sam-mahood/7171554/ [california fake ballot drop offs] 2. https://www.pewsocialtrends.org/essay/on-the-cusp-of-adulthood-and-facing-an-uncertain-future-what-we-know-about-gen-z-so-far/ [youth vote] 3. https://abcnews.go.com/Politics/fact-checking-trump-biden-2nd-2020-presidential-debate/story?id=73750341 [overview of 2nd pres. debate] Team

Fast Takes – Research that Changes Lives Dr. Michelle Chen, Post Doctoral Fellow from our Center for Neuropsychology and Neuroscience Research talks about her latest peer-reviewed article “Neural mechanisms underlying state mental fatigue in multiple sclerosis: a pilot study" which was published in the Journal of Neurology on April 29, 2020. Co-authors include Glenn R. Wylie, Brian M. Sandroff, Rosalia Dacosta-Aguayo, John DeLuca & Helen M. Genova. View this article at https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s00415-020-09853-w Funding source: National Multiple Sclerosis Society and Kessler Foundation. Read more about Dr. Chen and her research at https://kesslerfoundation.org/about-us/foundation-staff/michelle-chen For more information about this study, check out the press release https://kesslerfoundation.org/press-release/mental-fatigue-multiple-sclerosis-linked-inefficient-recruitment-neural-resources or at the Journal of Neurology at https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32350648 Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. Listen to us on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, SoundCloud, or wherever you get your podcasts. This podcast was recorded on Monday, September 21, 2020 remotely and was edited and produced by Joan Banks-Smith, Creative Producer for Kessler Foundation.

Hey guys!! On today's bonus episode, we had the pleasure of interviewing Miriam Shoman!! She is the founder of Education for All, an organization dedicated to providing children all over the world with an equal education opportunity. Her team has done so much to help the New Jersey community and we are grateful to have her on our podcast. Education For All

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Today on America’s Work Force Union Podcast, Steve Rank, Executive Director of Safety and Health with the Ironworkers Union spoke about Safety Stand Down week, how ironworkers are trained on safety issues and more.Also featured on the show today was Michelle Chen, contributing writer for The Nation Magazine. She discussed the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and how it is currently dominated by anti-work members, joint-employer standards and more. 

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How does social media algorithms affect us? Is cancel culture effective? Why are we so invested in these platforms? Listen to us discuss these questions in this episode, and let us know your thoughts as well in the comments

This week sit down with Michelle Chen, an executive Pastry Chef born and raised in Queens, New York. We explore her established career and journey throughout different restaurants around the country and the impact food, friends and faith has had on her life. Featured Song: "God Only Knows" by The Beach Boys Follow @hungryhumblepod on Twitter or Instagram! Leave a review on Apple Podcasts! Email your feedback to @HungryHumblePod@gmail.com

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*This episode was recorded on May 30th, 2020. Part 2 will cover the updated version Hey guys! We are back with another episode, and *surprise* we have a new addition to our team! Please give Amy a warm welcome

Now that the first round of 2020 AP exams are over, we discuss how College Board has affected students from around the world in terms of fair protocol and technological (dis)advantages. Additionally, we relate our own experiences with that of other Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders in honor of AAPI Heritage Month, discussing how traditional values create an unfortunate stigma against proper mental health treatment.  Team 

On the latest Belabored podcast, Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen report on school employees in Minnesota fighting for safety on the job and an attempt to pass an Essential Workers Bill of Rights in New York City; we get really local on Stronger Together, the SEIU Local 503 podcast, where the latest episode focuses on the upcoming Oregon political primary, which has both union members and strong union supporters running for office; on Workers Beat Radio, host Gene Lantz talks with Sioux Falls central labor council president Kooper Caraway, one of the youngest, most hopeful and most outspoken labor leaders in the country. Plus: In Labor History in 2:00, Brown v. Board of Education, the day the Supreme Court outlawed racial segregation in public education.  Produced by Chris Garlock; chris@laborradionetwork.org

May Day Amid A Plague with Sarah Jaffe Full Audio & Transcript at laborwaveradio.com/sarahjaffe [edited for clarity, May 1, 2020] Laborwave Radio in conversation with Sarah Jaffe, author of Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt, which Robin D.G. Kelley called “The most compelling social and political portrait of our age.” She is a Type Media Center reporting fellow and an independent journalist covering labor, economic justice, social movements, politics, gender, and pop culture. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, The Nation, the Guardian, the Washington Post, The New Republic, the Atlantic, and many other publications. She is the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine’s Belabored podcast, as well as a columnist at The Progressive and New Labor Forum. She discusses labor organizing and worker militancy amid a plague on this troubled day of celebration, May Day. Preface “We already know, because of the climate catastrophe that is breathing down on us, that we need to radically reshape the economy and do it quickly. Well now we've seen that we can. It turns out that we can survive on the work of so-called essential workers. I think what we’re seeing is the things that are staying open right now, the things that we need, are jobs doing the work of social reproduction. Nurses are working, and members of the Coalition of Immokalee Workers are picking tomatoes in Florida working. The people who deliver things to you, the logistics chain, Amazon warehouse workers who have been showing us all how to be militant lately, are working. That is social reproduction work. So much of the rest of the economy doesn't actually need to exist.”

La estudiante de Glencoe, Michelle Chen, y un grupo de sus amigos más cercanos de AP Psicología, presentaron la foto ganadora del concurso de fotografía del Mes de la Educación Estadounidense de HSD. Ellos se reunieron alrededor de su maestra Lisa Pearson al final del almuerzo, sosteniendo un cartel reconociéndola como su “ángel vaquera” y como resultado, ganaron un almuerzo con el superintendente Scott. Durante el almuerzo del martes, 10 de diciembre, en la biblioteca de Glencoe, el superintendente Scott invitó a los estudiantes a que se presentaran y dijeran algo que les gustó sobre la Sra. Pearson, quien se unió a ellos en la mesa. Sus comentarios fueron únicos, conmovedores y amables, lo suficiente como para hacer que cualquiera quiera unirse a la profesión docente y, ¡hacer que este año sea inolvidable para ella!

Our featured topic this week is our American Education Month Photo Contest Winners celebration. Michelle Chen and her close friends from AP Psychology at Glencoe High School rallied around their teacher Lisa Pearson at the end of the lunch with Superintendent Scott that they won as a result of submitting the winning photo in HSD’s American Education Month Photo Contest. The poster they held up calling Ms. Pearson their “cherub wrangler” and the touching comments they made about her led to that photo being chosen as the winner. During the lunch on Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the Glencoe library, Superintendent Scott had the students go around the table, introduce themselves, and say one thing they liked about Ms. Pearson - who joined them at the table. Their comments were unique, touching, and kind - enough to make anyone want to enter the teaching profession and hopefully making her year!

"A growing, and likely irreparable, rift between elite progressive environmentalists," Forbes tells us. "Environmentalists need to reconnect with blue-collar America," The Hill explains. "Labor anger over Green New Deal greets 2020 contenders in California," Politico reports. "AOC's Green New Deal could have Dems facing blue-collar backlash at polls, some say," a Fox News headline reads. One of the few times corporate media cares what "American labor" has to say is when they’re using them as wedge against other elements of the Left, namely environmentalists and activists calling for urgent solutions to climate change. The narrative they’re reinforcing: a broadly assumed––but largely baseless––premise that climate change is a boutique issue for wealthy liberals that real working people don’t care about. For a media that still largely views the working class as a white-man-with-a-hard-hat caricature, this fits into a nice binary that undermines both efforts to take on fossil fuel companies and improve the lives of workers. But who does the false dichotomy serve? How does the media highlight and misconstrue real points of tension to undermine both groups, and what can activists do to resolve good faith differences without playing into power-serving “hardhats vs. hippies” cliches? And what do we mean when we say “labor”? How do workers drowning in the South Pacific or displaced in South Sudan factor into our notion of what’s at stake in the "labor vs. environmentalist" debate about climate change? We are joined on this episode by writer and editor Michelle Chen.

In the final days of the 115th Congress, Congress passed and President Trump signed into law the First Step Act, which made changes to the operation of the federal prison system. In this episode, learn every detail of this new law, including the big money interests who advocated for its passage and their possible motivations for doing so. Please Support Congressional Dish – Quick Links Click here to contribute monthly or a lump sum via PayPal Click here to support Congressional Dish for each episode via Patreon Send Zelle payments to: Donation@congressionaldish.com Send Venmo payments to: @Jennifer-Briney Send Cash App payments to: $CongressionalDish or Donation@congressionaldish.com Use your bank's online bill pay function to mail contributions to: 5753 Hwy 85 North, Number 4576, Crestview, FL 32536 Please make checks payable to Congressional Dish Thank you for supporting truly independent media! Recommended Congressional Dish Episodes CD176: Target Venezuela: Regime Change in Progress CD129: The Impeachment of John Koskinen Bills/Laws S.756 - First Step Act of 2018 Govtrack Link Committee Summary Bill Text House Final Vote Results Senate Final Vote Results Sponsor: Sen. Dan Sullivan (AK) Original bill numbers for the First Step Act were S.2795 and HR 5682 First Step Act Outline TITLE I - RECIDIVISM REDUCTION Sec. 101: Risk and needs assessment system Orders the Attorney General to conduct a review current and possible recidivism reduction programs, including a review of products manufactured overseas the could be produced by prisoners and would not compete with the domestic private sector Orders the Attorney General to create an assessment system for each prisoner to be conducted during the intake process that will classify each of them as having minimum, low, medium, or high risk of recidivism, the prisoner’s likelihood of violent or serious misconduct, and assign them to programs accordingly. This process must be published on the Department of Justice website by July 19, 2019 (210 days after enactment). Prerelease custody means home confinement with 24 hour electronic monitoring, with the possibility of being allowed to leave to go to work, to participate in a recidivism reduction program, perform community service, go to the doctor, attend religious services, attend weddings or funerals, or visit a seriously ill family member. Sec. 102: Implementation of Risk and Needs Assessment System By mid-January 2020, the Attorney General must implement the new risk assessment system and complete the initial intake risk assessments of each prisoner and expand the recidivism reduction programs The Attorney General “shall” develop polices for the warden of each prison to enter into partnerships with “non-profit and other private organizations including faith-based, art, and community-based organizations”, schools, and “private entities that will deliver vocational training and certifications, provide equipment to facilitate vocational training…employ prisoners, or assist prisoners in prerelease custody or supervised related in finding employment” and “industry sponsored organization that will deliver workforce development and training, on a paid or volunteer basis.” Priority for participation will be given to medium and high risk prisoners Sec. 104: Authorization of Appropriations Authorizes, but does not appropriate, $75 million per year from 2019 to 2023. Sec. 106: Faith-Based Considerations In considering “any entity of any kind” for contracts “the fact that it may be or is faith-based may not be a basis for any discrimination against it in any manner or for any purpose.” Entities “may not engage in explicitly religious activities using direct financial assistance made available under this title” Sec. 107: Independent Review Committee The National Institute of Justice will select a “nonpartisan and nonprofit organization… to host the Independent Review Committee" The Committee will have 6 members selected by the nonprofit organization, 2 of whom must have published peer-reviewed scholarship about the risk and needs assessments in both corrections and community settings, 2 corrections officers - 1 of whom must have experience working in the Bureau of Prisons, and 1 individual with expertise in risk assessment implementation. The Committee will assist the Attorney General in reviewing the current system and making recommendations for the new system. TITLE II - BUREAU OF PRISONS SECURE FIREARMS STORAGE Sec. 202: Secure Firearms Storage Requires secure storage areas for Bureau of Prisons employees to store their firearms on the outside of the prisoner area. Allows Bureau of Prison employees to store firearms lockboxes in their cars Allows Bureau of Prison employees “to carry concealed firearms on the premises outside of the secure perimeter of the institution” TITLE III - RESTRAINTS ON PREGNANT PRISONERS PROHIBITED Sec. 301: Use of Restraints on Prisoners During the Period of Pregnancy and Postpartum Recovery Prohibited From the day a prisoner’s pregnancy is confirmed and ending 12 weeks or longer after the birth, a “prisoner in the custody of the Bureau of Prisons, or in the custody of the United States Marshals Service… shall not be placed in restraints” Will not apply to state prisons or local jails Exceptions include if the prisoner is an “immediate and credible flight risk” or if she poses an “immediate and serious threat of harm to herself or others” No matter what, a pregnant or recovering mother can’t: Have restraints placed around her ankles, legs, or waist Have her hands tied behind her back Be restrained using “4-point restraints" Be attached to another prisoner Within 48 hours of the pregnancy confirmation, the prisoner must be notified of the restraint restrictions (it doesn’t say how they must be notified) TITLE IV - SENTENCING REFORM Sec. 401: Reduces Sentencing for Prior Drug Felonies Changes the mandatory minimum for repeat offender with a previous “serious drug felony” (which is defined based on the length of the prison sentence: An offense for which they served more than 12 months) or a “serious violent felony” (added by this bill) from an automatic 20 year sentence to an automatic 15 year sentence. Changes the mandatory minimum for repeat offenders with two or more previous “serious drug felony or serious violent felony” convictions from a mandatory life sentence to a mandatory 25 years. Applies to cases that have not been sentenced as of the date of enactment and is not retroactive Sec. 402: "Broadening of Existing Safety Valve” Expands the criteria for leniency from mandatory minimums to include people with up to 4 prior non-volent convictions, not including minor misdemeanors. Applies to cases that have not been sentence as of the date of enactment and is not retroactive. Sec. 404: Appeals For Current Prisoners Convicted of Crack Related Crimes Allows people who were convicted of crack related crimes prior to August 3, 2010 (when the Fair Sentencing Act of 2010 - which reduced the sentencing differences between crack and power cocaine - became law) to be eligible for reduced sentences. TITLE V - SECOND CHANCE ACT OF 2007 REAUTHORIZATION Sec. 502: Changes Existing Programs Creates an optional grant program for the Attorney General allowing him to provide grants to private entities along with governmental ones, for consulting services (to “evaluate methods”, “make recommendations”, etc). Authorizes, but doesn’t appropriate, $10 million per year from 2019 through 2023 ($50 million total) Sec. 503: Audits of Grantees Requires annual audits of entities receiving grants under the Second Chance Act of 2007 beginning in fiscal year 2019. Prohibits grantees from using grant money to lobby Department of Justice officials or government representatives, punishable by the full repayment of the grant and disqualification for grants for 5 years. TITLE VI- MISCELLANEOUS CRIMINAL JUSTICE Sec. 601: Placement of Prisoners Close to Families Requires that attempts be made to place a prisoners within 500 driving miles of the prisoner’s primary residence Adds “a designation of a place of imprisonment… is not reviewable by any court.” Sec. 603: Terminally Ill Prisoners Can Go Home Allows some terminally ill or elderly prisoners over the age of 60 to serve the rest of their sentences in home confinement Sec. 605: Expanding Prison Labor Allows Federal Prison Industries to sell products, except for office furniture, to government entities for use in prisons, government entities for use in disaster relief, the government of Washington DC, or “any organization” that is a 501(c)3 (charities and nonprofits), 501(c)4s (dark money “social welfare" organizations), or 501d (religious organizations). Requires an audit of Federal Prison Industries to begin within 90 days of enactment, but no due date. Sec. 611: Healthcare Products Requires the Bureau of Prisons to provide tampons and sanitary napkins to prisoners for free Sec. 613: Juvenile Solitary Confinement Prohibits juvenile solitary confinement to only when needed as a 3 hour temporary response to behavior that risks harming the juvenile or others, but it can not be used for “discipline, punishment, or retaliation” Federal Prison Industries: UNICOR UNICOR Index FPI is a “wholly-owned government corporation established by Congress on June 23, 1934. It’s mission is to protect society and reduce crime by preparing inmates for successful reentry through job training” UNICOR FAQs UNICOR 2018 Sales Report UNICOR Federal Prison Industries, Inc., Fiscal Year 2015, Annual Management Report, November 16, 2015 Shutdown Back-Pay Law -Government Employee Fair Treatment Act of 2019, signed January 16 2019. - Bill Text Additional Reading Article: Revolving door brings Trump-tied lobbying firm even closer to the White House by Anna Massoglia and Karl Evers-Hillstrom, OpenSecrets News, January 22, 2019. Article: Trump fails the first test of the First Step Act by Edward Chung, The Hill, January 10, 2019. Article: The First Step Act could be a big gift to CoreCivic and the private prison industry by Liliana Segura, The Intercept, December 22, 2018. Article: For-profit prisons strongly approve of bipartisan criminal justice reform bill by Karl Evers-Hillstrom, OpenSecrets News, December 20, 2018. Statement: SPLC statement on bipartisan passage of First Step Act criminal justice reform bill by Lisa Graybill, Southern Poverty Law Center, December 20, 2018. Article: The First Step Act is not sweeping criminal justice reform - and the risk is that it becomes the only step by Natasha Lennard, The Intercept, December 19, 2018. Article: Conservatives scramble to change criminal justice bill by Jordain Carney, The Hill, December 18, 2018. Article: The FIRST STEP Act will make us safer without the Cotton-Kennedy amendments by Tricia Forbes, The Hill, December 18, 2018. Article: Who no details about criminal justice 'reform'? by Thomas R. Ascik, The Hill, December 17, 2018. Letter: The ACLU and the Leadership Conference support S.756, and urge Senators to vote yes on Cloture and no on all amendments, The Leadership Conference, CivilRights.org, December 17, 2018. Article: Koch-backed criminal justice reform bill to reach Senate, All Things Considered, NPR, December 16, 2018. Article: The problem with the "First Step Act" by Peniel Ibe, American Friends Service Committee, December 14, 2018. Article: Why is a Florida for-profit prison company backing bipartisan criminal justice reform? by Steve Dontorno, Tampa Bay Times, December 7, 2018. Article: How the FIRST STEP Act moves criminal justice reform forward by Charlotte Resing, ACLU, December 3, 2018. Article: Private prison companies served with lawsuits over using detainee labor by Amanda Holpuch, The Guardian, November 25, 2018. Statement: GEO Group statement on federal legislation on prison reform (The FIRST STEP Act), GEO Group, November 19, 2018. Article: Karl Rove's crossroads GPS is dead, long live his multi-million dollar 'dark money' operation by Anna Massoglia and Karl Evers-Hillstrom, OpenSecrets News, November 16, 2018. Article: We are former attorneys general. We salute Jeff Sessions. by William P. Barr, Edwin Meese III, and Michael B. Mukasey, The Washington Post, November 7, 2018. Article: How the Koch brothers built the most powerful rightwing group you've never heard of by Alexander Hertel-Fernandez, Caroline Tervo, and Theda Skocpol, The Guardian, September 26, 2018. Article: U.S. prisoners' strike is a reminder how common inmate labor is by Ruben J. Garcia, CBS News, September 8, 2018. Article: Kim Kardashian, activist, visits White House to call for prisoner freedom by Amelia McDonell-Parry, Rolling Stone, September 6, 2018. Article: Who is Chris Young? Kim Kardashian West to meet with Donald Trump to try to get prisoner pardoned by Janice Williams, Newsweek, September 5, 2018. Article: Kim Kardashian West visits White House to talk prison reform by Brett Samuels, The Hill, September 5, 2018. Article: Kim Kardashian West to another convicted felon's case: report by Brett Samuels, The Hill, September 5, 2018. Article: 'Prison slavery': Inmates are paid cents while manufacturing products sold to government by Daniel Moritz-Rabson, Newsweek, August 28, 2018. Article: Turf war between Kushner and Sessions drove federal prison director to quit by Glenn Thrush and Danielle Ivory, The New York Times, May 24, 2018. Report: Attorney General Sessions announces Hugh Hurwitz as the Acting Director of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Department of Justice, May 18, 2018. Article: Beware of big philanthropy's new enthusiasm for criminal justice reform by Michelle Chen, The Nation, March 16, 2018. Article: Corporations and governments collude in prison slavery racket by Mark Maxey, People's World, February 7, 2018. Article: Super PAC priorities USA plans to spend $50 million on digital ads for 2018 by Jessica Estepa, USA Today, November 2, 2017. Article: Private prisons firm to lobby, campaign against recidivism by Jonathan Mattise, AP News, October 31, 2017. Article: Slave labor widespread at ICE detention centers, lawyers say by Mia Steinle, POGO, September 7, 2017. Article: The sordid case behind Jared Kushner's grudge against Chris Christie by Byron York, The Washington Examiner, April 16, 2017. Report: How much do incarcerated people earn in each state? by Wendy Sawyer, Prison Policy Initiative, April 10, 2017. Press Release: The GEO Group closes $360 million acquisition of community education centers, Company Release, GEO Group, Inc., April 6, 2017. Article: How a private prison company used detained immigrants for free labor by Madison Pauly, Mother Jones, April 3, 2017. Article: Bias in criminal risk scores is mathematically inevitable, researchers say by Julia Angwin and Jeff Larson, ProPublica, December 30, 2016. Article: Jailed for ending a pregnancy: How prosecutors get inventive on abortion by Molly Redden, The Guardian, November 22, 2016. Article: Federal prison-owned 'factories with fences' facing increased scrutiny by Safia Samee Ali, NBC News, September 4, 2016. Investigative Summary: Findings of fraud and other irregularities related to the manufacture and sale of combat helmets by the Federal Prison Industries and ArmorSource, LLC, to the Department of Defense, Office of the Inspector General, August 2016. Report: Federal prison industries: Background, debate, legislative history, and policy options, Congressional Research Service, May 11, 2016. Article: New Koch by Jane Mayer, The New Yorker, January 25, 2016. Article: Pregnant and behind bars: how the US prison system abuses mothers-to-be by Victoria Law, The Guardian, October 20, 2015. Article: American slavery, reinvented by Whitney Benns, The Atlantic, September 21, 2015. Article: Yes, prisoners used to sew lingerie for Victoria's Secret - just like in 'Orange is the New Black' season 3 by Emily Yahr, The Washington Post, June 17, 2015. Report: Treatment industrial complex: How for-profit prison corporations are undermining efforts to treat and rehabilitate prisoners for corporate gain by Caroline Isaacs, Grassroots Leadership, November 2014. Report: The prison indistries Enhancement Certification Program: A program history by Barbara Auerbach, National CIA, May 4, 2012. Article: The hidden history of ALEC and prison labor by Mike Elk and Bob Sloan, The Nation, August 1, 2011. Article: Slave labor - money trail leads to Koch brothers and conservatives who want your job! by Bob Sloan, Daily Kos, February 21, 2011. Article: The Legacy by Gabriel Sherman, New York Magazine, July 12, 2009. Hearing: Federal Prison Industries, House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, C-SPAN, July 1, 2005. Article: Democratic donor receives two-year prison sentence by Ronald Smothers, The New York Times, March 5, 2005. Sound Clip Sources Discussion: Criminal Justice Reform and Senate Vote on First Step Act, C-SPAN, December 19, 2018. Speakers: - Mike Allen, Founder and Executive Editor of Axios - Mark Holden, Senior Vice President and General Counsel of Koch Industries - Senator Amy Klobuchar Sound Clips: 22:27 Mike Allen: So, I have on NPR, “Koch-Backed Criminal Justice Reform to Reach Senate.” To some people, at least at first blush, there’s an incongruity to that. Tell us how Koch Industries got involved in this issue. Mark Holden: Yeah, well, I mean, Charles Koch and David Koch have been very focused on these issues forever, literally. They were early funders of Families Against Mandatory Minimums, Institute for Justice, a lot of different groups. And from Charles’s perspective, the war on drugs, it’s been a failure. It doesn’t mean that you—there aren’t—it was in a criminal element within the war on drugs, but there are a lot of people in the war on drugs who don’t need to be incarcerated for so long. And so we’ve been very much in favor of proportional sentencing. You know, punishment must fit the crime. You break the law, you should pay a price, and then once you pay that price, you should be welcomed back into society, with all your rights. All your rights come back. That’s why we supported Amendment 4 down in Florida, the voting restoration rights for people with felonies in Florida. We don’t think it makes sense for people not to be able to participate once they’ve paid their debt to society. And for us, for Charles in particular, this is all about breaking barriers to opportunity. 24:10 Mark Holden: And last night, 87 to 12, that’s a curb stomping. And I will note, as a Patriots fan, Gronk is 87 and Brady’s 12, right? I mean, yeah. Something there. 49:00 Mike Allen: Watching last night, and the conversations today, it was clear there was a real sense of history, a sense of occasion on the Senate floor last night. Take us there. Tell us what that was like. Senator Amy Klobuchar (MN): Well, we haven’t had a lot of joyous moments in the Senate this year. Big-surprise-news item I gave you. And this was one of those because I think for one thing we’re coming to the end of the year. We were able to get some really important things done: the farm bill; the sex harassment bill that I led with Senator Blunt that had been really difficult to negotiate for the last year; and then of course the budget, which we hope to get done in the next two days; and then we’ve got this. And this was something that has been explained. It was five years in the making. It took people out of their comfort zones. You had people on both sides that never thought they’d be talking about reducing drug sentences. So in that way, it was kind of this Christmas miracle that people came together. But the second piece of it was just that we knew they were these bad amendments that you’ve heard about. Some of them we felt were maybe designed to put us in a bad place, only because politically the bill protected us from a lot of the things that were in the amendments. So what was the best part of the night for me was that it wasn’t Democrats fighting against Tom Cotton and these amendments; it was Chuck Grassley, in his festive-red holiday sweater, who went up there with that Iowa accent that maybe only I can understand, being from Minnesota, and was able to really effectively fight them down. And the second thing was just the final vote—I mean, we don’t get that many votes for a volleyball resolution—and that we had that strong of support for the reform was also really exciting. Senate Session: Senate floor First Step Act Debate and Vote, C-SPAN, December 18, 2018. Podcast: Wrongful Conviction Podcast: Kim Kardashian and Jason Flom join forces to advocate for Criminal Justice Reform and Clemency, September 5, 2018. Netflix Episode: Orange is the New Black, Season 3 Episode 5, Fake it Till You Make It Some More, June 11, 2015. Netflix Episode: Orange is the New Black, Season 3 Episode 6, Ching Chong, Chang, June 11, 2015. Video Clip: Whitney Houston 'Crack is Whack' Clip from 2002 Diane Sawyer Interview on ABC News, YouTube, February 11, 2012. Hearing: Federal Prison Industries, House Judiciary Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security, C-SPAN, July 1, 2005. Witnesses: - Phillip Glover - American Federation of Government Employees Prison Locals Council - President - Paul Miller - Independent Office Products & Furniture Dealers Association Sound Clips: 1:32 Former Representative Howard Coble: Prisoners who are physically able to work must labor in some capacity five days a week. FPI is a government corporation that operates the BOP’s correctional program and employs inmates of the federal prison population to manufacture goods for and provides services to federal agencies. About 20% of the inmates work in Federal Prison Industries’, FPI, factories. They generally work in factory operations such as metals, furniture, electronics, textiles, and graphic arts. FPI work assignments pay from $0.23 to $1.15 per hour. 6:19 Representative Bobby Scott (VA): FPI can only sell its products and services to federal agencies. The program was established in the 1930s, in the midst of the Great Depression, as a way to teach prisoners real work habits and skills so that when they are released from prison they’ll be able to find and hold jobs to support themselves and their families and be less likely to commit more crimes. It is clear that the program works to do just that. Followup studies covering as much as 16 years of data have shown that inmates who participate in Prison Industries are 14% more likely to be employed and 24% less likely to commit crimes than like prisoners who do not participate in the program. 1:39:58 Former Representative Pieter Hoekstra, current Ambassador to the Netherlands: Mandatory source was great for Federal Prison Industries during the 1990s and 2001 and 2002. But you know what? I think it was wrong that Federal Prison Industries was the fastest and probably the only growing office-furniture company in America during that time. As the industry was going through significant layoffs, Federal Prison Industries was growing by double digits each and every year. 1:46:40 Philip Glover: If you have someone serving at USP, Leavenworth, for instance, and they’re in for 45 years or 50 years, you can educate them, you can vo-tech them, but to keep them productive and occupied on a daily basis and feel like they have a little bit of worth, this program seems to do that. That’s where, at least as a correctional officer, that’s where I come from on this program is that it gives the inmate a sense of worth, and every day he goes down and does something productive. Resources About Page: Americans for Prosperity American Addiction Centers: Crack Cocaine & Cocaine: What's the Difference? Annual Report: The GEO Group, Inc. 2017 Annual Report Lobbying Report: Lobbying Disclosure Act of 1995 (Section 5) Media Statement: Statement from CoreCivic President and CEO Damon Hininger on the First Step Act OpenSecrets: Americans for Prosperity OpenSecrets: CoreCivic Inc. Lobbyists OpenSecrets: CoreCivic Inc Profile for 2018 Election Cycle OpenSecrets: GEO Group Lobbyists OpenSecrets: GEO Group Profile for 2018 Election Cycle OpenSecrets: Outside Spending of Political Nonprofits OpenSecrets: Trump 2017 Inauguration Donors Product Page: Pride Enterprises Ranker.com: 50 American Companies That Have Ties to Modern Slavery SPLC: Criminal Justice Reform Visual Resources Community Suggestions See more Community Suggestions HERE. Cover Art Design by Only Child Imaginations Music Presented in This Episode Intro & Exit: Tired of Being Lied To by David Ippolito (found on Music Alley by mevio)

Australian wine exports to China are booming, up almost a quarter in just one year.And while Australian vineyards are cashing in, there is also a growing interest from Chinese investors looking to invest in local wineries, as Michelle Chen reports - 澳大利亚对中国的葡萄酒出口正在蓬勃发展，仅仅一年就增长了近四分之一。

Joan Walsh explains why we lack confidence in the re-opened FBI background check into Kavanaugh’s past, and talks about the activists who are fighting the nomination, and the senators who need to be told “do not vote for this man.” Plus: D.D. Guttenplan talks about some alternatives to those old white Republican men who shouted and pouted at the Senate Judiciary Committee hearing last week–his new book is “The Next Republic: the Rise of a New Radical Majority.” And while the eyes of the nation search for news on the FBI investigation of Brett Kavanaugh, the hard work of fighting for social change goes on--for example in St. Paul, where a campaign for a $15 minimum wage is being fought right now.  Michelle Chen reports.

For decades New York’s Pearl River Mart was the place to go for Chinese goods. Pearl River wasn’t just a department store, it was a cultural landmark. Then in 2016, after 40 years in business, the store closed. But its faithful customers and its founders weren't ready to let go. Michelle Chen tells the story of her family’s store: from its origins at the cusp of the Cold War, through economic ups and downs, to how Pearl River revived itself in the new millennium for the next generation of consumers.

The Current Affairs panel unpacks the accusation of liberal bias, asks whether landlords are necessary, and shares their favorite lost historical hero. The Panel: Brianna Rennix, senior editor Vanessa A. Bee, social media editor Sparky Abraham, finance editor Nathan J. Robinson, editor-in-chief Pete Davis, host Further reading on institutional bias: Pete wrote an article on "working the ref" at Harvard Law; Paul Krugman and Todd Gitlin wrote similar articles. Pacific Standard has a piece on racial bias in the news and The Washington Post has a study of news audiences by ideology. And, of course, the grandfather of "the news is biased" takes is Noam Chomsky's Manufacturing Consent. Further reading on landlords: The original Sean Hannity story can be read about in The Guardian and The Los Angeles Times. Jacobin has two useful pieces: "The Permanent Crisis of Housing" and "Evict the Landlords." Rebecca Burns wrote a major piece on Wall Street landlords earlier this year. Further reading on alternatives to landlord domination: Here are three big solutions: (1) Alexis Zanghi on rent control; (2) Jake Blumgart and Michelle Chen on community land trusts; (3) Jeff Spross on affordable housing; and (4) Ryan Cooper and Peter Gowan on social housing. Further reading on our historical heroes: The Smithsonian has a great essay on the "Quaker Comet" Benjamin Lay. Here's the wikipedia on Manuela Sáenz. Here's an essay on the civic lessons we can gain from AA. Here's Benjamin Banneker's letter to Thomas Jefferson. And here is the wikipedia page for Vanessa's friend, Lilly Jacobson. Support Current Affairs by becoming a patron on our Patreon page. For the written form of Current Affairs — and to subscribe to the beautiful print magazine — visit: Current Affairs.org

Illinois US Senator Tammy Duckworth made headlines recently when she announced that she would be expecting her second child this spring. She will become the first sitting Senator to give birth. While her announcement might be an historic first for Congress, Sen. Duckworth is one of 25 million working mothers in the United States.The #MeToo movement has given voice to women from assembly lines to corner offices around the persistence of sexual harassment and assault. While working mothers with children under the age of 18 make up for a third of the women in the labor force, many women face workplace discrimination based on pregnancy. More than 30,000 claims of discrimination were filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission between 2010 and 2015. 3,000 claims were filed just last year. New mothers also face obstacles when it comes to breastfeeding with fewer than 40 percent of women having adequate break time or access to acceptable nursing facilities on the job.We take a look at the politics of pregnancy in the workplace. Do women still have to choose between starting a family and pursuing a career? And what protections are afforded expectant mothers by their employers under the law?Dr. Sheri Parks joins us in studio A for Midday Culture Connections on the first Tuesday of every month. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of American Studies at the University of Maryland College Park. She’s the author of Fierce Angels: Living with a Legacy from the Sacred Dark Feminine to the Strong Black Woman. Michelle Chen joins us on the phone from New York. She is a contributor to The Nation, and host of Dissent Magazine’s podcast, Belabored.

Favorite interviews from our month of only women guests in March. Featuring: Jessa Crispin, Tressie McMillan Cottom, Marjorie Spruill, Susan Kang, Elizabeth Grimm Arsenault and Michelle Chen.

The recent years since the 2008 recession have seen a growth of protest movements. Sarah Jaffe’s book, Necessary Trouble, describes how people have been fighting back against bank bailouts, budget cuts, police brutality, and much more. Today, we reflect on this recent history of capitalism and what it might indicate about the future. Sarah Jaffe is a Nation Institute fellow and an independent journalist covering labor, economic justice, social movements, politics, gender, and pop culture. Her work has appeared in The Nation, Salon, the Week, the American Prospect, the Washington Post, the Atlantic, and many other publications. She is the co-host, with Michelle Chen, of Dissent magazine’s Belabored podcast, as well as an editorial board member at Dissent and a columnist at New Labor Forum. Necessary Trouble: Americans in Revolt is her first book.

Today’s guest discusses the history of the coca leaf and the U.S. drug control regime. Amongst other topics, we discuss the importance of coca to both Coca-Cola and Merck and the pharmaceutical industry. For Suzanna Reiss, this provides a way to interpret the history of capitalism across the mid-twentieth century and after.       Suzanna Reiss is Associate Professor of History at the University of Hawai’i at Mānoa. She is author of We Sell Drugs: The Alchemy of US Empire. You can read more about her work here.       For our New York area listeners, we will be having a live conversation with our friends from Dissent Magazine’s Belabored Podcast.   On July 7th at 7 PM at 61 Local in Brooklyn (61 Bergen St.) we’ll be speaking with Belabored hosts Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen about the histories of labor and capitalism.  

Guests Catherine Ruetschlin, a senior policy analyst at Demos, and Michelle Chen, a contributor to The Nation magazine weigh in on how Walmart's business practices can shift to benefit both their employees and customers on Bob Herbert's Op-Ed.TV.

This week on Belabored, Sarah Jaffe and Michelle Chen look at New York after Superstorm Sandy. Who did the work of the recovery and how has it affected them, who's out of a job, what did Sandy teach us about what a union can do? Featuring NYSNA president Judy Sheridan-Gonzalez, with her thoughts on how Sandy made people look at their union--and the world--differently. They also look at some scary stuff for Halloween: a candy factory explosion, inside an anti-union captive audience meeting, and more. The post Belabored Podcast #29: After the Storm appeared first on Dissent Magazine.

ASPIRE member, Fiona. Photo by Robynn Takayama   Last Thursday in San Francisco, undocumented immigrants and their supporters sat down in front of a deportation bus.  It was part of an action to shut down Immigrations and Customs Enforcement.  They managed to delay the bus for several hours, and 26 people were arrested.  Apex Contributor Marie Choi talks with May Liang, an organizer with Asian Students Promoting Immigrant Rights Through Education (ASPIRE). WBAI's Asia Pacific Forum covered the exciting and historic community-led victories against Stop & Frisk and other racial profiling and oppressive practices by the New York PD. You'll hear the voices of Andrea Ritchie of Streetwise & Safe, Jennifer Ching of Queens Legal Services and Lynly Egyes of the Sex Workers Project of the Urban Justice Center – all based in New York.   Apex Contributor Ellen Choy brought the story to Apex.  It was produced by Asia Pacific Forum's Michelle Chen. Finally, should residents be able to call the shots about how their tax dollars are spent?  In Oakland, the Community Democracy Project is collecting signatures for a ballot measure that would do just that.  Modeled on the democratic budgeting practices of Puerto Allegre, Brazil and Medellin, Colombia. We talk with Jiwon Chung and Alexa Chua to learn more about how democratic budgeting would work. Karl Jagbandhansingh hosts.   The post APEX Express – October 24, 2013 appeared first on KPFA.

This week, Sarah Jaffe and guest host Michelle Chen discuss retail organizing, the fallout of government shutdown, standardized test insanity, and solidarity in higher education. The post Belabored Podcast #27: Retail Revolution? appeared first on Dissent Magazine.

This week in Belabored: insurgent teachers in Newark and Washington, DC, teacher evaluations in New York, benefit cuts in North Carolina, and a settlement between Hyatt and UNITE HERE. Plus special guest Michelle Chen. The post Belabored Podcast #13: Education Workers appeared first on Dissent Magazine.