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The State Council, China's Cabinet, has launched an investigation into the major fire that occurred at a shipyard in Qingdao, Shandong province, on Thursday, killing 25 people and injuring five, the Ministry of Emergency Management announced on Monday.应急管理部周一通报，9 月 10 日，山东省青岛市一处造船厂发生重大火灾事故，造成 25 人遇难、5 人受伤，国务院已成立调查组对该事故开展调查。A State Council investigation team, led by the ministry, held its first plenary meeting on Monday.由应急管理部牵头的国务院事故调查组于 周一召开第一次全体会议。The meeting set out the investigation plan and called for investigators to identify the cause of the accident as soon as possible.会议研究制定了调查方案，要求调查组尽快查明事故原因。Before the meeting began, all the participants observed a moment of silence for the victims of the accident.会议开始前，全体与会人员向事故遇难者默哀。Song Yuanming, deputy director of the Office of the State Council Work Safety Committee and vice-minister of emergency management, chaired the meeting.国务院事故调查组组长、国务院安委会办公室副主任、应急管理部副部长宋元明主持会议。The investigation will not only examine the cause of the fire, but also determine whether the shipyard, industry supervision and local authorities had acted responsibly.调查不仅要查清火灾事故原因，还要核查涉事船厂、行业监管部门以及地方政府是否履职尽责。Those found responsible for the accident will be held accountable in accordance with the law, the announcement said.通报称，对事故相关责任人员，将依法依规追究责任。The inquiry will follow the principles of scientific rigor, compliance with laws and regulations, seeking truth from facts and focusing on practical results.调查工作坚持科学严谨、依法依规、实事求是、注重实效的原则。The authorities were also urged to draw broader lessons from the accident.同时要求各方深刻汲取事故教训。Local governments, relevant departments and centrally administered State-owned enterprises were told to strengthen workplace safety and step up inspections for fire hazards.要求地方政府、相关部门以及中央国有企业强化安全生产，加大火灾隐患排查力度。Investigators will also pay particular attention to subcontracting and illegal practices connected with it.调查组将重点关注分包以及相关违法违规行为。The meeting called for wider safety checks in sectors including hazardous chemicals, mining, industry and trade, transportation, construction and special equipment, in an effort to prevent serious accidents.会议要求，在危化品、矿山、工贸、交通运输、建筑施工、特种设备等行业领域开展全面安全排查，防范重特大事故发生。The fire broke out at around 11:15 am on Thursday aboard a foreign cargo vessel undergoing repairs at China State Shipbuilding Corporation Qingdao Beihai Shipbuilding Co.9 月 10 日上午 11 时 15 分许，中国船舶集团青岛北海造船有限公司一艘正在维修的外籍货轮发生火灾。Authorities have not yet disclosed the nationality of the vessel or of those killed or injured.有关部门尚未公布涉事船舶以及伤亡人员的国籍。There were 42 people aboard the vessel when the fire broke out. Twelve managed to evacuate, while 30 others were trapped.火灾发生时船上共有 42 人，12 人成功撤离，30 人被困。The blaze was extinguished at around 2:30 pm.明火于当日下午 2 时 30 分许被扑灭。Provincial and Qingdao authorities immediately activated emergency response mechanisms, mobilizing emergency management, fire and rescue, public security, health and industry bodies to carry out rescue operations.山东省及青岛市立即启动应急响应，调集应急管理、消防救援、公安、卫健、工信等各方力量开展救援。By 7:24 pm that day, the search and rescue operation had concluded, with all 30 trapped people found.截至当日 19 时 24 分，搜救工作结束，30 名被困人员全部找到。The five injured were taken to hospital, where they remain in stable condition, while 25 were confirmed dead.5 名伤者送医救治，目前伤情稳定；25 人不幸遇难。Experts specializing in fire investigations from five provincial-level regions arrived at the site early on Friday to conduct preliminary inspections and analysis.来自 5 个省级地区的火灾调查专家于 9 月 11 日一早抵达现场，开展初步勘查与分析。The investigation team includes representatives from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, the Ministry of Public Security, the Ministry of Transport, the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission of the State Council, the All-China Federation of Trade Unions, the National Fire and Rescue Administration and the Shandong provincial government.调查组包含外交部、工业和信息化部、公安部、交通运输部、国务院国有资产监督管理委员会、中华全国总工会、国家消防救援局以及山东省政府相关代表。Officials from relevant departments of the Communist Party of China Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision, as well as the Supreme People's Procuratorate, attended the meeting.中央纪委国家监委相关部门、最高人民检察院派员参加会议。investigation /ɪnˌvestɪˈɡeɪʃn/n. 调查subcontracting /ˌsʌbkənˈtræktɪŋ/n. 分包；转包hazard /ˈhæzəd/n. 隐患，危险accountable /əˈkaʊntəbl/adj. 负有责任的

As we mark the 25th anniversary of the devastating 9/11 attacks, this episode takes a poignant look back at the events that shaped the world. Ambassador Paul Bremer, a seasoned diplomat and counterterrorism expert, shares his insights on the lessons learned from that fateful day and the subsequent years.In this episode, Ambassador Bremer recounts his experiences as a key figure in the National Commission on Terrorism and his role in shaping the US response to the attacks. He reflects on the intelligence and security lapses that led to the tragedy and the importance of learning from past mistakes. The conversation also touches on the impact of the fall of the Soviet Union on the US approach to national security and the ongoing struggle against terrorism.Ambassador Bremer's conversation is a powerful reminder of the complexities of global politics and the need for a nuanced approach to counterterrorism. He discusses the importance of respecting democratic traditions while addressing the threat of terrorism and the need to engage with the world while upholding American values.As we reflect on the past 25 years, this episode offers a unique perspective on the events that shaped the world. Join Ambassador Bremer as he shares his insights on the lessons learned from 9/11 and the importance of teaching history to future generations. Listen to this episode to hear his thoughts on the US response to terrorism, the role of diplomacy, and the ongoing struggle against evil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in 2024, the BMJ revealed how more than half of the members of the UK government's Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition, had declared financial interests with food and drinks companies. A tightening of the rules followed, but two years after our initial investigation, we have returned - and we found that nearly a third of nutrition advisors still have significant ties to the food industry. Chris Van Tulleken, professor of infection and immunology at University College London, and author of the book “Ultra Processed People”, joins us to explain why he thinks ongoing industry ties are bad for the UK's health.   Also this week. We have tight regulation of medical tech in the UK, but new AI tools don't fit neatly into that existing process - and so the government has set up a National Commission on the Regulation of AI in Healthcare,  Alastair Denniston, and Henrietta Hughes, who headed that commission, join us to explain how AI should be monitored, how we can ensure it's safety, and who should be responsible when something goes wrong.   Reading list: A third of UK government's nutrition advisers are still paid by food industry, including Coca Cola and Nestlé National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare: Recommendations for a future regulatory framework

On this episode the tech bureau join Annabelle to discuss the final report from the National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare - a review that had promised to deliver a “new regulatory rulebook”. We cover the key recommendations, including a tougher role for the medicines watchdog, and the big questions that remain. Full story on the review here:https://www.hsj.co.uk/technology-and-innovation/fine-ai-firms-that-harm-patients-demands-tech-commission/8124267.article

United 93 war der vierte entführte Flug am 11. September 2001 - und der einzige, der das Ziel seiner Entführer nie erreichte. 25 Jahre nach den Terroranschlägen von Al Qaida erzählen Benjamin Denes und Andreas Spaeth die Geschichte des vierten Fluges, der bei der Rückschau oft in Vergessenheit gerät. Eine Revolte der Geiseln an Bord der Boeing 757 sorgte dafür, dass Terrorpilot Ziad Jarrah und seine Komplizen ihren Plan nicht verwirklichen konnten. Unsere Gesprächspartner für diese Folge:Dorothee H. Sie war 20 Jahre alt und Ziad Jarrahs Fluglehrerin in Florida.Dr. Jonathan Zimmerli Schweizer Militärhistoriker und Sicherheitsexperte. Er ordnet ein, warum der Terrorplot von Al Qaida aufgegangen ist und wie unvorbereitet die Luftverteidigung des USA auf einen Angriff aus dem eigenen Luftraum war.Jack Grandcolas Seine Frau Lauren war an Bord von Flug 93 und im dritten Monat schwanger. Um 9:39:21 Uhr hinterließ sie ihm eine Nachricht auf dem Anrufbeantworter. Er verpasste den Anruf.Der Verkehrspilot und Ausbilder Thomas Kärger erklärt aus der Perspektive des Cockpits, was die Flugdaten der letzten Minuten bedeuten. Wir durften für diese Folge außerdem O-Töne von Heather Penney verwenden. Penney war Kampfpilotin der D.C. Air National Guard und startete am 11. September gemeinsam mit ihrem Rottenführer Marc Sasseville, um Flug 93 aufzuhalten. Die Aufnahmen stammen aus dem Podcast „This Is Purdue“ der Purdue University.➡️ Zur Originalfolge: https://stories.purdue.edu/podcast/heather-penney-9-11-mission/Wir danken der Purdue University für die freundliche Genehmigung.Weitere Links zu dieser Folge:

Send us Fan MailHost Mighty Fine and guest Paige Colburn-Hargis explore how to make the case for dedicating community health benefit resources to a drowning prevention and water safety program. Together, they discuss strategies for demonstrating community need, aligning injury and violence prevention efforts with hospital priorities, and securing support from hospital leadership. Host: Mighty Fine, MPH, CHES  Mighty Fine is the Associate Executive Director of the American Public Health Association (APHA), where he provides leadership across initiatives that advance public health science, policy and systems change. In this role, he helps shape APHA's strategic direction while leading efforts to design, implement, and evaluate programs that strengthen public health practice and improve health outcomes. He also provides technical assistance, consultation, and evidence-to-practice translation to local, state, and national partners. As a trained social epidemiologist, Mighty brings a population health perspective to some of the most pressing issues in public health, with particular attention to how social, structural, and environmental conditions shape health outcomes and inequities. His expertise spans injury and violence prevention, family health, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, social policy, and chronic disease prevention. Through his work, he is committed not only to preventing disease and injury, but also to shaping community conditions that promote collective well-being. Mighty's leadership extends beyond program strategy and implementation as he represents APHA across a variety of initiatives that inform public health policy, strengthen practice, and elevate the field nationally. He brings a practice-informed perspective to these efforts, drawing on his experience as both a social epidemiologist and health educator to help shape the future of public health. He is also committed to highlighting public health as a meaningful career pathway, particularly for emerging professionals seeking to make an impact through community-centered public health practice. Through university guest lectures, national conference presentations, and other professional engagements, he continues to share knowledge, foster learning, and contribute to the development of the field. Having lived and worked in rural and urban environments, Mighty credits this empirical insight with anchoring his understanding of systematic levers of oppression. Thus, a core part of his work has focused on addressing the structures that serve as pillars of disadvantage. He has built expertise in the social determinants of health and brings a social justice perspective to the assessment and prevention of public health issues. Mighty holds a Bachelor of Science in Public Health from Rutgers University and a Master of Public Health from Yale University, with concentrations in Social and Behavioral Sciences and Chronic Disease Epidemiology. He is also a Certified Health Education Specialist (CHES), credentialed by the National Commission for Health Education Credentialing. In his free time, Mighty enjoys traveling, spending time with loved ones and attending concerts. Guest Information: Paige Colburn-HargisPaige Colburn-Hargis Injury Prevention Program Coordinator, Scripps Memorial Hospital, La Jolla Paige Colburn-Hargis serves as the Injury Prevention Community Outreach Coordinator for Scripps Memorial Hospital La Jolla, a Level I Trauma Center. She brings more than a decade of experience leading injury prevention initiatives across hospital, community, and national platforms. Paige is past chair of the Injury Prevention Committee for the Trauma Center Association of America and is an appointed member of the Aging and Independence Services Advisory Council for San Diego County. She has led regional coalitions, developed nationally recognized fall-prevention initiatives and projects, and created impactful public health campaigns, including the My Grey Matterz helmet safety initiative. She also coordinates the San Diego County Lifeguard Advisory Committee, a multi-agency coalition focused on improving prehospital care, enhancing interagency collaboration, and strengthening injury prevention efforts along San Diego's coastline. Most recently, she was appointed as a Sector Leader to the Binge and Underage Drinking (BUDI) Alcohol Policy Panel Advisory Board, further supporting her commitment to equity-driven, community-based prevention strategies. Paige's passion for injury prevention is deeply rooted in lived experience: as the parent of a child who sustained a severe TBI while skateboarding without a helmet, she has a profound appreciation for the importance of trauma-informed care, community education, and prevention-focused systems. This personal journey continues to shape her work and advocacy across the trauma care continuum. She is the recipient of the 2023 Women of Impact Award for her leadership in e-bike and micromobility safety education and recently received a Proclamation in honor of National Bike Safety Month from the County of San Diego. She remains a dedicated advocate for systems collaboration, policy change, and trauma prevention nationwide. 

ACTA President Michael Poliakoff welcomes Dr. Stephen Joel Trachtenberg, president emeritus of George Washington University and member of ACTA's National Commission on American History and Civic Education. A distinguished university leader, Dr. Trachtenberg examines the systemic breakdown of American history education in America. He and Dr. Poliakoff explore the potential for reform, highlighting how university leaders, law associations, and governing boards can reinstate essential history requirements while avoiding the pitfalls of heavy-handed legislative control. 

Chinese lawmakers started reviewing on Tuesday a draft law aimed at combating cross-border corruption as part of a broader initiative to strengthen legal tools for repatriating fugitives, recovering assets and addressing corruption cases with international cooperation.中国立法机关8月25日开始审议一份旨在打击跨境腐败的法律草案，这是加强法治工具以遣返逃犯、追缴资产及通过国际合作处理腐败案件的一项更广泛举措的一部分。The draft was submitted for its first reading to the ongoing session of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, China's top legislature.该法律草案已提交正在举行的全国人大常委会会议进行首次审议。全国人大是中国的最高立法机关。With six chapters and 47 articles, the draft outlines the principles, scope and key positions underpinning China's efforts to tackle cross-border corruption. It defines the operational mechanisms and responsibilities of relevant departments, calling for stronger case handling and international cooperation.草案共六章四十七条，明确了中国打击跨境腐败的基本原则、适用范围和关键定位，界定了相关部门的运行机制和职责，要求加强案件办理和国际合作。The draft also clarifies the obligations of enterprises regarding integrity and compliance, and specifies legal liabilities for violations. Specific provisions included in the draft are currently under review and have not been made public.草案还明确了企业在廉洁合规方面的义务，并规定了违法违规的法律责任。草案的具体条款目前正在审议中，尚未对外公布。Liu Jinguo, head of the National Commission of Supervision, who introduced the draft to lawmakers on Tuesday, said the legislation involves strategic implementation of the central leadership's plans to fight cross-border corruption.国家监察委员会主任刘金国8月25日向立法机关介绍草案时表示，该立法涉及中央领导层打击跨境腐败规划的战略实施。It serves as a vital step toward establishing a comprehensive legal framework for addressing foreign-related corruption issues, he said.他表示，这是朝着建立处理涉外腐败问题全面法律框架迈出的重要一步。Liu emphasized that making such a law is of great importance in filling the legislative gap in China's cross-border anti-corruption framework, improving the foreign-related anti-corruption legal system, and advancing legislative efforts against cross-border corruption through the rule of law.刘金国强调，制定这样一部法律对于填补中国跨境反腐败框架的立法空白、完善涉外反腐败法律体系、以法治方式推进跨境反腐败立法工作具有重要意义。The legislation also highlights China's firm stance against corruption, and is crucial for safeguarding national security and development interests, he added.他补充说，该立法还彰显了中国坚决反腐败的立场，对维护国家安全和发展利益至关重要。Liu noted that the draft law is a practical measure to regulate the healthy development of enterprises operating internationally and to foster a world-class business environment that is market-oriented, law-based and internationalized.刘金国指出，该法律草案是规范国际化经营企业健康发展、营造市场化、法治化、国际化一流营商环境的重要举措。China is a major trading partner for more than 160 countries and regions, and it has signed Belt and Road cooperation documents with more than 150 countries and over 30 international organizations.中国是160多个国家和地区的主要贸易伙伴，已与150多个国家和30多个国际组织签署了共建“一带一路”合作文件。With more than 50,000 Chinese enterprises operating overseas, the scale of overseas assets is rapidly expanding, according to a statement released on Tuesday by the National Commission of Supervision. In this context, building a clean, integrity-based business environment is critical for expanding China's trade footprint, supporting Chinese companies amid global competition and advancing the Belt and Road Initiative, the statement said.据国家监察委员会8月25日发布的一份声明，目前有5万多家中国企业在海外运营，海外资产规模正在迅速扩大。声明称，在此背景下，营造廉洁、诚信的营商环境，对于扩大中国贸易版图、支持中国企业在全球竞争中立足以及推进“一带一路”倡议至关重要。Liu said that by clarifying the compliance obligations of cross-border enterprises and enhancing regulatory oversight, the legislation helps to guide overseas Chinese businesses to operate legally, compliantly, and with integrity.刘金国表示，该法律通过明确跨境企业的合规义务并加强监管，有助于引导中国海外企业合法、合规、诚信经营。He acknowledged the complexity and challenges of the anti-corruption battle, noting that corrupt actors are employing increasingly sophisticated and concealed methods, and that the cross-border nature of corruption is intensifying, with domestic and offshore corruption becoming more interconnected.他承认反腐败斗争的复杂性和挑战性，指出腐败分子手段日益复杂隐蔽，腐败的跨境特征日益突出，境内腐败与境外腐败相互交织的趋势更加明显。Liu said it is necessary to codify experiences and practices developed in the cross-border corruption battle since the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China in 2012, considering that the current rules in this regard are dispersed across various laws, with no systematic procedures for critical issues such as sharing case leads, reporting corruption, collaborating with foreign authorities on investigations and prosecutions, or tracking fugitives and recovering assets.刘金国表示，有必要将2012年中共十八大以来在跨境反腐败斗争中积累的经验和做法加以制度化，因为目前这方面的规定分散于多部法律之中，在案件线索共享、腐败举报、与外国执法机构开展调查和起诉合作、追逃追赃等关键问题上缺乏系统性的程序安排。Zhang Lei, a professor of law at Beijing Normal University, underscored the importance of this legislative effort. “It clearly shows that China's commitment to combating corruption is steadfast and unwavering,” Zhang said.北京师范大学法学院教授张磊（音译）强调了这一立法努力的重要性。“这清楚地表明，中国打击腐败的决心坚定不移、毫不动摇，”张磊说。The drafting of the law will enrich legal tools available for addressing foreign-related corruption cases and further fostering international cooperation, he added.他补充说，该法律的制定将丰富处理涉外腐败案件的法律工具，并进一步促进国际合作。underpinning /ˌʌndəˈpɪnɪŋ/支撑，巩固integrity and compliance /ɪnˈteɡrəti ənd kəmˈplaɪəns/廉洁合规National Commission of Supervision /ˈnæʃənəl kəˈmɪʃən əv ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒən/国家监察委员会strategic implementation /strəˈtiːdʒɪk ˌɪmplɪmenˈteɪʃən/战略实施comprehensive legal framework /ˌkɒmprɪˈhensɪv ˈliːɡəl ˈfreɪmwɜːk/全面法律框架foreign-related corruption /ˈfɒrɪn rɪˈleɪtɪd kəˈrʌpʃən/涉外腐败market-oriented /ˈmɑːkɪt ˈɔːrientɪd/市场化的law-based /lɔː beɪst/法治化的

On this episode of Higher Ed Now Civics Edition, ACTA President Michael Poliakoff moderates a bracing and illuminating conversation with Lt. General H.R. McMaster, the Fouad and Michelle Ajami Senior Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover Institution and former U.S. National Security Advisor, and Dr. John Hillen, Executive-in-Residence in Duke University's Political Science Department and Distinguished Lecturing Fellow at the university's Center for Politics. Our guests discuss American military history and strategic vision within the context of American self-governance and civilian control of the military. They emphasize that this understanding is the foundation of informed patriotism. Both are members of ACTA's National Commission on American History and Civic Education and contributors to an upcoming volume of essays on what every college student should know about American history and government. A very special video version of this episode is available on YouTube now!   

This week we're focusing on how healthcare is using AI systems. The NHS is firmly set on a course of AI integration, with NHS England committing £10 billion of taxpayer funds to the cause over the next three years. The pressure to implement AI in our hospitals is intense. But, how can healthcare leaders know what makes for a good AI adoption strategy? Victor Montori and Jon Tilburt are physicians from the US' Mayo Clinic. They join us to lay out what they are calling the ‘five red flags' that any organisation needs to consider in its AI rollout.   The UK is already having this conversation. The National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare released its initial report in June of this year. Among its findings was a call for a ‘lifecycle-based approach' to regulation. To explain what this means, as well as how doctors can be equipped to ‘surveil' AI systems as conditions evolve, we're joined by the co-authors of a new BMJ editorial - Mark Ball from the University of Derby, and Elvira Perez Vallejos from the University of Nottingham.   And lastly, we talk about a research paper from last week that sparked off some concern. Researchers at Stanford University in California have used generative AI to design novel bacteriophage viruses. But, what have these scientists actually accomplished, and how can we put the right safeguards around the technology? Simon Clarke, associate professor in cellular microbiology at the University of Reading, explains the breakthrough and lays out its real implications.   References: We can, but should we? Red flags for hasty, low integrity AI integration into healthcare Regulating AI in healthcare: a moving target Developments in AI designed viruses demonstrate why such research must be done in the open

Welcome back to a special encore presentation of Turn on the Lights! As we continue our transition series, our new host, Dr. Philip, has selected one of our most impactful and widely listened-to conversations from the archives to revisit. He introduces this timely discussion with Chris Van Gorder, which explores how cost shifting, regulatory mandates, and Medicare Advantage risk transfer are pushing healthcare toward structural unaffordability. Summary: Leading a major health system today means juggling patient-first ethics with a financing model that keeps tightening the screws. In this episode, Chris Van Gorder, President and Chief Executive Officer of Scripps Health, explains why health care is becoming structurally unaffordable amid soaring premiums, uncompensated emergency care, and rising input costs. He describes how hospitals have become the default safety net as county systems disappear, while underpayment by Medicare and Medicaid forces cost shifting onto employers and commercially insured patients. Van Gorder also highlights California's seismic rebuilding mandates, which create massive capital pressure without matching reimbursement. He critiques managed care, value-based care, and Medicare Advantage for pushing risk onto providers through prior authorization and denials, recounting Scripps' difficult decision to exit several Medicare Advantage contracts after heavy losses and the downstream impact on patients. Tune in and learn how payment design, intermediaries, and regulation shape what hospitals can sustain and what patients can access. About Chris Van Gorder: Chris Van Gorder, MPA, FACHE, is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Scripps Health in San Diego, where he has led the organization since 2000 after serving as its Chief of Healthcare Operations and COO. A veteran healthcare executive with decades of experience across California hospital systems, he previously held CEO and senior leadership roles at Long Beach Memorial Medical Center, Anaheim Memorial Medical Center, and Little Company of Mary Hospital. Beyond health system leadership, he has served on multiple boards, including Prolacta Bioscience and previously Abiomed and Z-Medica, and he has been active in national and civic service as a commissioner for the U.S. National Commission for UNESCO. He also brings an uncommon public-safety background, including reserve service with the San Diego Sheriff's Department and long-running involvement with California's Emergency Medical Services Authority, earning a Distinguished Service Medal. An educator and author, he teaches at USC and wrote The Front-Line Leader (2014). Things You'll Learn: Healthcare executives are dealing with an unprecedented volume of simultaneous operational, financial, and workforce demands, raising the stakes of everyday decisions.  Affordability isn't just a household problem; it's a system design problem that forces hospitals to cover the growing cost of unpaid care.  Cost shifting is not a theory; it is the mechanism that pushes public underpayment onto commercial premiums.  Regulatory and capital mandates can dramatically raise costs without generating new revenue, especially in California.  Medicare Advantage often adds friction through narrow networks, prior authorization, and payment disputes, while shifting risk downhill. Walking away from bad contracts can stabilize a system financially, but it creates real disruption for patients and exposes policy gaps in switching coverage. Resources: Connect with and follow Chris Van Gorder on LinkedIn. Follow Scripps Health on LinkedIn and explore their website! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nigel Farage has quit the House of Commons to force a by-election in his constituency. In a blistering attack on what he called the media “pile-on” and a political stitch-up by the Westminster establishment, he insisted that the “people of Clacton should be the judge of my actions.” So, this week we dissect his “resignation” statement and ask whether he has a point. Is Farage the victim of an establishment determined to bring him down, or is he simply struggling under the weight of mounting scrutiny? We compare his case with other high-profile political controversies and examine whether his arguments stand up. We also explain what his departure means for the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards' investigation into his conduct. We explore the standards process, why the investigation is now paused, what happens if Farage wins or loses the by-election, and the range of possible outcomes if the investigation resumes. Just before we began recording, Andy Burnham sent Labour MPs a lengthy leadership pitch promising a different style of government: a stronger voice for backbenchers, a more collaborative approach to policymaking, changes in the approach of the Whips' Office, and a renewed focus on Parliament itself. We analyse what he's proposing and what it might mean in practice. Plus, we sit down with Labour MP Alex Sobel, Chair of the Fair Votes All-Party Parliamentary Group, to discuss his bid to amend the Representation of the People Bill to establish a National Commission on Electoral Reform. He explains why he believes proportional representation is essential to restoring trust in British politics, assesses the prospects for winning Labour over to electoral reform, and argues that the Government should go even further than the Rycroft Review recommendations to tighten the rules on political donations.____

This week on Truth to Power, we bring you a community conversation entitled "Notes For Next Time: Surviving Trump and Reviving America." This online event was hosted by the Oberlin Club of Washington, D.C. on April 2nd, 2026 and it featured Oberlin College class of 1965 alumni, Bob Kuttner, co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect magazine. For Bob and those of his generation, the arc of a lifetime can be described as a period when America made great progress toward social and economic justice, and then watched it get away. Why the great reversal? How did the failure to restore broad prosperity lead to political backlash and the rise of Trump? Moving forward, what lessons might be learned to prevail in winning the arguments and the politics? And how do we make sure there is a next time? Tune in as Bob draws on his five decades at the center of progressive thought and action to share observations and ideas, and reads brief excerpts from his memoir 'Notes for Next Time: Surviving Tyranny, Redeeming America'. He revisits the pivotal moments when different choices could have led to a fairer economy and a stronger democracy, outlines a hopeful path forward, and assess how we may yet survive Trump if we restore decent life prospects for regular people. Robert Kuttner is co-founder and co-editor of The American Prospect magazine and is a Professor in Social Planning and Administration at Brandeis University's Heller School. He was a longtime columnist for Business Week, the Boston Globe, and the Washington Post syndicate. He was a founder of the Economic Policy Institute and serves on its board and executive committee. Bob has authored thirteen books, and his magazine writing, covering the interplay of economics and politics, has appeared in most major publications. His previous positions have included national staff writer on The Washington Post, chief investigator of the US Senate Banking Committee, executive director of President Carter's National Commission on Neighborhoods, and economics editor of The New Republic. Bob earned a BA at Oberlin College in Government and holds an MA from the University of California at Berkeley. He holds honorary doctorates from Oberlin and Swarthmore. Watch the full event at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2G2OHA9cOOU Truth to Power airs every Friday at 9pm, Saturday at 11am, and Sunday at 7pm on Louisville's grassroots, community radio station, Forward Radio 106.5fm WFMP and live streams at https://www.forwardradio.org

Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Marc Innes Brown and National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Secretary Nancy Catamco discussed initiatives to support and empower Indigenous communities in the Philippines. - Nakipagpulong si Australian Ambassador to the Philippines Marc Innes Brown kay National Commission on Indigenous Peoples Secretary Nancy Catamco para tukuyin ang mga bagong hakbang para ma-empower ang mga katutubo.

Is AI the next great labor shock — and are we about to repeat the mistakes of NAFTA? Aaron Renn talks with Brent Orrell, Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, about what AI is already doing to the workforce, why this time the disruption is hitting knowledge workers first, and why human formation may be the most valuable asset in an AI-infused world.Brent Orrell studies the future of work and AI at AEI and previously served for years at the U.S. Department of Labor. He is launching a National Commission on AI and the Future of the American Workforce.CHAPTERS:(00:00 Introduction)(00:55 Why AI Is the New NAFTA)(04:30 A National Commission on AI and Work)(07:30 The Labor Effects Already Happening)(12:20 How "Learn to Code" Became a Trap)(17:00 Adaptation: The Core Skill for the AI Era)(24:00 Why Human Formation Matters More Than Ever)(40:00 The Coming White-Collar Political Disruption)BRENT ORELL LINKS:

Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham has put the idea of electoral reform back on the agenda during the course of the Makerfield by election. Burnham has said that if he returns to Westminster and becomes Labour leader, he'll put changes to the voting system future manifesto. The former Health Secretary has doesn't back proportional representation; instead he favours a method known as the supplementary vote… Adrian Goldberg hears from from Alex Sobel, MP for Leeds Central and Headingley, who has called on the government set up a National Commission on Electoral Reform; and Darren Hughes, Chief exec of the Electoral Reform Society…   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Artificial intelligence is developing at breakneck speed, leaving governments around the world scrambling to respond. For a high-risk area like health care, safe, responsible use will be critical. But pressures on health systems mean governments can ill afford to delay adoption. So what's the right balance? And how can we ensure AI tools work in real-life health care settings and minimise unintended consequences?Following the 10-Year Health Plan, the government has established a National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare to explore these questions and make recommendations for how regulations need to adapt. To discuss, our Chief Executive Jennifer Dixon is joined by: Ricardo Baptista Leite, CEO of Health AI, a Geneva-based nonprofit that promotes equitable access to AI-powered health innovations. Alastair Denniston, Professor of Regulatory Science and Innovation at the University of Birmingham.  The National Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare is established to advise the MHRA. It is co-chaired by Alastair Denniston. Ricardo Baptista Leite and Jennifer Dixon are members. Its final report is expected later in 2026. Show notesUK government. National AI Commission into the Regulation of AI in Healthcare.Health Foundation (2025). AI in healthcare – staying ahead of the issues. Health AI (2026). AI governance in health – Global landscape 2025 report.  Health Foundation (2026). AI in healthcare must earn the public's confidence. JAMA (2025). AI, Health, and Health Care Today and Tomorrow: the JAMA Summit Report on Artificial Intelligence.

Dr. David Bray is one of those rare humans who has done so much, across so many high-stakes arenas, that his bio almost reads like fiction. David is Chair of the Accelerator at the Loomis Council and a Distinguished Fellow with the Stimson Center. He is a Principal at LeadDoAdapt Ventures, and was previously the Executive Director of a bipartisan National Commission on R&D.At 15 years old, he got a job offer from the U.S. government after he built a program to track the ozone layer's deterioration - you'll hear more of that crazy story. And his non-partisan, solutions-first DNA? It wasn't an accident — it was baked in from childhood.Dr. Bray helps leaders and organizations understand how geopolitics shapes technology and how technology reshapes geopolitics. Because in today's world, you simply cannot understand one without the other.And why government should NOT be run as a business.We cover a lot of ground, all with a bent toward how empathy and collaboration across diverse points of view lead to more creative solutions. If you care about where technology, humanity, and democracy are headed, and how empathetic leadership just might save all three, listen in.To access the episode transcript, go to www.TheEmpathyEdge.com, search by episode title.Listen in for…Why AI is neither doomsday nor utopia — and what it actually is and isn't capable ofThe actual neuroscience behind why we see the world differently — and how laughter helps us truly listenWhy unexpected voices at the table can change everythingWhy the government cannot and should not be run like a business!The science of making decisions together - how to get from "me" to "we"And a novel, genuinely hopeful solution for getting us back to compromise and common ground"When humans feel stressed, doomsdayism becomes almost a fad, and I think it's more symbolic of that than it is the reality of the situation." — Dr. David BrayReferences:MIT Report on the human skills required to complement AIThe Empathy Edge:Dr. Claire Yorke: Can Empathy Fix Broken Politics?About Dr. David Bray, Chair of the Accelerator, Stimson Center, and Principal, LeadDoAdapt Ventures:Dr. David A. Bray is Chair of the Accelerator at the Loomis Council and a Distinguished Fellow with the Stimson Center. He is also a non-resident Distinguished Fellow with the Business Executives for National Security, and a CEO and transformation leader for different “under the radar” tech and data ventures seeking to get started in novel situations. He is Principal at LeadDoAdapt Ventures and has served in a variety of leadership roles in turbulent environments, including bioterrorism preparedness and response from 2000 to 2005. Dr. Bray previously was the Executive Director for a bipartisan National Commission on R&D, provided non-partisan leadership as a federal agency Senior Executive, worked with the U.S. Navy and Marines on improving organizational adaptability, and aided the U.S. Special Operations Command's J5 Directorate on the challenges of countering disinformation online. He has received both the Joint Civilian Service Commendation Award and the National Intelligence Exceptional Achievement Medal. Business Insider named him one of the top “24 Americans Who Are Changing the World” under 40, and he was named a Young Global Leader by the World Economic Forum. For twelve different startups, he has served in President, CEO, Chief Strategy Officer, and Strategic Advisor roles.Connect with David:Stimson Center: stimson.org/ppl/david-brayLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/dbrayMore from David: cxotalk.com/bio/dr-david-a-bray-distinguished-chair-of-the-accelerator-stimson-center Connect with Maria:Get Maria's books: Red-Slice.com/booksHire Maria to speak: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake the LinkedIn Learning Courses! Leading with Empathy and Balancing Empathy, Accountability, and Results as a LeaderLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaFacebook: Red SliceGet your copy of The Empathy Dilemma here- www.theempathydilemma.com

On this episode of Higher Ed Now, ACTA's Michael Poliakoff hosts Washington & Lee University's John K. Boardman, Jr. Professor of Politics, Lucas Morel. Professor Morel currently serves on the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission and ACTA's National Commission on American History and Civic Education. He has also co-edited the book "Measuring the Man: The Writings of Frederick Douglass on Abraham Lincoln," a groundbreaking new volume on how abolitionist Frederick Douglass's view of Abraham Lincoln evolved as America navigated its way through the Civil War and, eventually, to the Emancipation Proclamation. A very special video version of this episode is available on YouTube now! 

The Ocean Foundation is calling for a National Commission on the Regenerative Ocean that will be charged with addressing six outcomes over two years as summarized in this episode. A new Ocean Commission would join a host of other initiatives in US history that have driven policy, research and programs to focus on the ocean as an integral resource upon which we all depend.About World Ocean Radio World Ocean Radio is a weekly series of five-minute audio essays available for syndicated use at no cost by college and community radio stations worldwide. Celebrating 16 years in 2026, providing coverage of a broad spectrum of ocean issues from science and education to advocacy and exemplary projects. Episodes of World Ocean Radio offer perspectives on global ocean issues and viable solutions, and celebrate exemplary projects.World Ocean Radio: 5-minute weekly insights in ocean science, advocacy, education, global ocean issues, marine science, policy, challenges, and solutions. Hosted by Peter Neill, Founder of W2O. Learn more at worldoceanobservatory.org

In the 1960s, artists, writers, and activists prefigured the wider discourse around automation and made it a central concern of their politics. Drawing upon James and Grace Lee Boggs's notion of the cybercultural era, and examining the works of Martin Luther King Jr., Noah Purifoy, and the Black Panthers, Brian Bartell provides a crucial key to understanding the historical dynamics responsible for our technocapitalist, AI-driven present. Here, Bartell is joined in conversation with John Elrick.Brian Bartell teaches courses on politics and aesthetics, media studies, and race and technology studies at Occidental College in Los Angeles and at the California Institute of Technology. Bartell is author of On the Eve of the Cybercultural Revolution: Black Power and Capitalism in the 1960s.John Elrick is visiting assistant professor of geography at Vassar College. EPISODE REFERENCES:-From Counterculture to Cyberculture / Fred Turner-“The Negro and Cybernation,” James Boggs, speech delivered at the First Annual Conference on the Cybercultural Revolution, 1964.-Ad Hoc Committee on the Triple Revolution (AHC), The Triple Revolution (pamphlet), 1964.-National Commission on Technology, Automation, and Economic Progress, Report Vol. 1: Technology and the American Economy, 1966-Revolution and Evolution in the Twentieth Century / Grace Lee Boggs-Club of Rome, The Limits to Growth, 1972-Ten Point Program, 1966 and 1972 (presented at Community Survival Conference, Oakland, CA); particularly, “People's Community Control of Modern Technology” and Huey P. Newton's “The Technology Question” within.-The Chosen Place, the Timeless People / Paule MarshallPRAISE FOR THE BOOK:"Incisive, original, and beautifully written, On the Eve of the Cybercultural Revolution exposes the interconnections between race, technology, and capitalism. Brian Bartell shows that the cybercultural revolution was central to the Black Power movement as it opened up avenues for envisioning freedom from the conditions of reproduction and labor under racial capitalism."—Neda Atanasoski"Highly relevant to the present moment, On the Eve of the Cybercultural Revolution presents a vital argument about the Black Power movement's insights into the relationship between capitalism, technology, and racism. In so doing, Brian Bartell makes a fascinatingly original contribution to conversations about the role of automation in the ‘technocapitalist present.'"—Jonathan FlatleyOn the Eve of the Cybercultural Revolution: Black Power and Capitalism in the 1960s by Brian Bartell is available from University of Minnesota Press. Thank you for listening.

Speakers:Pamela Moore, LPCC, CCTP currently serves as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Director of the State Bar of New Mexico's Legal Well Being Department where she educates the legal community on positive health and well-being and assists in providing resources and services to any legal professional struggling with mental, emotional or behavioral issues.  Ms. Moore served as an advisory member to the National Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs in 2019, 2020, and again in 2026 and is the current New Mexico representative for the Institute for Well Being In Law. Virginia (Ginny) Hicks is currently the Deputy District Attorney in Sierra County for the Seventh Judicial District Attorney's Office. She has been a prosecutor for over 13 years. She is a mom of two teenage boys and is married to the love of her life, Mark White who currently resides in Tucson, AZ. In 2025, she started delving into art and it transformed her life. Through her side business AttorneyatArt she blends advocacy and artistry to show that creativity belongs in every profession. www.attorneyatart.comwww.instagram.com/attorneyatartwww.facebook.com/attorneyatartDisclaimer: Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico's Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by the State Bar of New Mexico and/or the State Bar Foundation. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.The information on this podcast is for informational purposes only,  and does not create an attorney client relationship. The information provided does not constitute legal advice. The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and not intended as statements on behalf of their employers.

Content warning: This Episode of Doin' Time contains audio images of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who have died, and graphic discussion of deaths in custody. Today on the show we were first joined by Samantha Lee, Assistant Principal Solicitor at Redfern Legal Centre about NSW Police's response to the Palestine Action Group rally in Sydney calling for an independent review of NSW Police conduct. Redfern Legal Centre calls on the Commissioner of the New South Wales Police Force, Mal Lanyon, to stand down officers whose use of force at the protest appears excessive, based on the available footage.Following that, Marisa interviewed David Murray, Strategic Projects Lead from Jesuit Social Services, about the expansion of Malmsbury Youth Justice Centre -- which is a significant investment at the wrong end of the system, using money that would be far better spent on evidence-based solutions that prevent crime from occurring.Then we heard from Katie Kiss, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Social Justice Commissioner to discuss a new bill to establish a National Commission for First Peoples children, which is welcomed by top human rights advocates. Katie is a proud Kaanju and Birri/Widi woman who grew up in Rockhampton, Central Queensland, on the lands of the Darumbal people. 

What does it really take to speak up when something doesn't feel right, especially in systems that quietly reward compliance and silence?In this episode of the Sacred Changemakers Podcast, I'm joined by Dr. Sunita Sah, award-winning Cornell professor, organizational psychologist, and one of the world's leading researchers on authority, compliance, and defiance. Dr Sah's work challenges the idea that defiance is disruptive or extreme, reframing it instead as a grounded act of integrity and courage.We explore why good people so often go along with things they don't agree with, how subtle psychological forces like Insinuation Anxiety shape our behavior, and why compliance is not a personal failing but a deeply human response to pressure. Dr Sah shares insights from her research, her background in medicine and systems leadership, and the practical frameworks she's developed to help people move from inner knowing to ethical action.This is a rich, illuminating conversation for coaches, leaders, and changemakers who sense that something essential is lost when we stay silent, and who want to reclaim their agency without becoming combative, burned out, or disconnected from their values.About Dr. Sunita SahDr. Sunita Sah is an award-winning, tenured professor at Cornell University and a leading expert in organizational psychology. A trained physician who practiced medicine in the UK, she has also worked as a management consultant and served as a Commissioner on the National Commission on Forensic Science. Sunita is a sought-after international speaker and advisor to government agencies, and her research has been widely published in leading academic journals and media, including The New York Times, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American. She is the author of the bestselling book Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes, now available in paperback from February 24th.Learn More About Today's GuestDr. Sah's latest book Defy paperback launches on Feb 24th 2026 → https://www.sunitasah.com/defyDr. Sah's website ****→ https://www.sunitasah.com/Dr. Sah's TEDx talk → youtube.com/watch?v=d-SWWnl3WLMDr. Sah on Substack ‘Defiant by Design' → sunitasah.substack.comDr. Sah on LinkedIn → https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsunitasah/About the HostJayne Warrilow is the founder of Sacred Changemakers, a global community and learning space exploring the intersection of human resonance, regenerative change, and conscious leadership.Learn more at sacredchangemakers.com

In this episode of THE MENTORS RADIO, Host Dan Hesse talks with Dr. Sunita Sah, national bestselling author, award-winning professor at Cornell University and an expert in organizational psychology. Dr. Sunita Sah joins Dan Hesse to discuss her bestselling book, Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes, which teaches us how to say “No” when saying “Yes” conflicts with our personal values.  Dr. Sah leads groundbreaking research on influence, authority, trust, compliance and defiance. A trained physician, she currently teaches executives, leaders and students in healthcare and business. Dr. Sah is a sought-after international speaker and consultant, advisor to government agencies, and former Commissioner of the National Commission on Forensic Science. Her multi-disciplinary research and analyses have been widely published in leading academic journals and media, including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American.  LISTEN TO the radio broadcast live on iHeart Radio, or to “THE MENTORS RADIO” podcast any time, anywhere, on any podcast platform – subscribe here and don't miss an episode! SHOW NOTES: DR. SUNITA SAH: BIO: https://www.sunitasah.com/about-sunita BOOKS: Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes, by Dr. Sunita Sah WEBSITE: https://www.sunitasah.com/ OTHER: NEWSLETTER: https://sunitasah.substack.com/ LINKEDIN: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsunitasah/  INSTAGRAM: @drsunitasah

In this episode of the Gritty Nurse podcast with Amie Archibald-Varley, Dr. Katie Boston-Leary shares her journey from an accidental entry into nursing to becoming the Senior VP of Equity and Engagement at the American Nurses Association. She discusses the importance of equity in nursing, overcoming imposter syndrome, and the systemic barriers that exist within the profession. Dr. Boston-Leary also addresses the current crises in healthcare, the significance of the racial reckoning statement, and the upcoming Opportunity and Impact in Nursing Summit from Feb 12-Feb 14 in Washignton, DC. She offers valuable advice for every nurse on thriving in their careers while balancing personal and professional responsibilities. This is an episode you dont want to miss! Keywords nursing, equity, leadership, healthcare, systemic change, imposter syndrome, racial reckoning, nursing summit, workforce diversity, social change, oppourtunity and impact summit 2026, american nurses association, Dr. Katie Boston-Leary, Senior VP of Equity and Engagement Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Dr. Katie Boston-Leary 02:46 Journey into Nursing and Leadership 05:42 Overcoming Imposter Syndrome 08:31 The Role of Equity in Nursing 11:17 Addressing Systemic Barriers in Nursing 14:22 Navigating Current Challenges in Nursing 16:58 The Racial Reckoning Statement 19:41 The Upcoming Summit for Change 21:56 Advice for New Nurses 27:44 Final Thoughts and Reflections Takeaways Everything happens for a reason. Equity in nursing is about leveling the field for everyone. Imposter syndrome is common, even among leaders. Nursing is a profession that requires diverse voices. Systemic barriers in nursing need to be addressed. Current crises in healthcare are multifaceted. The racial reckoning statement is a critical step for ANA. The upcoming summit will focus on solutions and impact. New nurses should aim to thrive, not just survive. Self-care is essential for nurses to be effective.  About The Oppourunity and Impact Summit Join us at the 2026 Opportunity & Impact in Nursing Summit, hosted by the American Nurses Enterprise, where nurse leaders, innovators, and industry partners come together to expand opportunity, advance pathways, and drive real action across the nursing profession. This Summit is where purpose meets progress; where we unite to remove barriers, amplify key voices, and advance fairness and representation through strategies that strengthen the nursing workforce. Together, we will accelerate action and deepen the cross-sector collaboration needed to create lasting impact. Secure your seat now.  https://www.nursingworld.org/practice-policy/workforce/nurse-equity-summit/ More About Dr. Boston Leary Dr. Katie Boston-Leary is the Senior Vice President of Equity and Engagement at the American Nurses Association addressing DEIAB and workforce challenges within the profession. Katie is an Adjunct Professor at the University of Maryland School of Nursing and the School of Nursing at Case Western Reserve University. She sits on numerous boards and national committees in nursing and healthcare and is an editorial advisory board member with Nursing Management, Nursing 2025, OADN and ACHE. Katie leads the National Commission to Address Racism in Nursing Forum an organized ANA's inaugural Equity Summit in Washington, DC. Katie is a 2024 ICN Global Nurse Leaders Institute Scholar and was previously identified in by Health Leaders Media as "One of Five Chief Nursing Officers Changing Healthcare". She also won the ICABA TD Bank 2023 Woman of Impact award, the 2024 Spectrum Circle Award for Innovation in Health and won the 2025 National Black Nurses Association (NBNA) President's Trailblazer Award. She was inducted as a Distinguished Fellow at the Academy of Diversity Leaders in Nursing with the NBNA, is a Fellow with American Organization of Nursing Leadership (AONL), the American Academy of Nursing (AAN) the Faculty of Nursing and Midwifery with the Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland. She was recently named as an honored listee on Marquis' Who's Who in America. Katie authored two chapters in The Sage Encyclopedia of Multicultural Counseling, Social Justice, and Advocacy, the first encyclopedia focused on racism and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. Katie was also featured in the award-winning documentary film, Everybody's Work funded by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. She recently co-authored a Sigma published book titled Harmony by Design, Navigating Work and Life in Healthcare.She has conducted research on care delivery models, time allocation, nurses' well-being, racism and civilized oppression in nursing with Quint Studer, Joslin Insight and McKinsey. She is a well-known speaker internationally with many publications, podcasts and national outlets namely CNBC, NY Times, Cheddar TV, Axios, Beckers, Forbes, Bloomberg News and on NBC's Today Show. She completed her PhD at Walden University in Health Services, obtained a dual degree MBA and MHA from the University of Maryland Global Campus and her bachelor's degree in nursing from Bowie State University in Maryland. She is a board-certified Nurse Executive and obtained a nurse executive leadership certificate from Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. * Listen on Apple Podcasts – : The Gritty Nurse Podcast on Apple Apple Podcasts  https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-gritty-nurse/id1493290782 * Watch on YouTube –  https://www.youtube.com/@thegrittynursepodcast Stay Connected: Website: grittynurse.com Instagram: @grittynursepod TikTok: @thegrittynursepodcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064212216482 X (Twitter): @GrittyNurse Collaborations & Inquiries: For sponsorship opportunities or to book Amie for speaking engagements, visit: grittynurse.com/contact Thank you to Hospital News for being a collaborative partner with the Gritty Nurse! www.hospitalnews.com 

Claire de Mézerville López welcomes Mushtaq Ahmed Malla to the Restorative Works! Podcast. Mushtaq joins us and shares his journey that weaves together youth education, mental health counseling, child rights advocacy, and an unwavering commitment to creating humane, relationship-centered systems of justice. He discusses how his Fulbright–Humphrey Fellowship at the University of Minnesota introduced him to restorative practices and connected him with a global network of practitioners. He explains how those insights sparked innovative programs inside his facilities in the Jammu and Kashmir Prisons Department in India, including Writing to Victims, a reflective writing initiative inspired by apology-letter models he observed in the United States. By turning this concept into a structured competition and a circle-based process, he invites incarcerated people to confront their choices, articulate their emotions, and begin the difficult work of self-understanding. The initiative has already led to powerful personal breakthroughs. Mushtaq plans to compile selected writings into a future publication.  Throughout the episode, Mushtaq reflects on what relationship-building means in a prison context, why indigenous cultural knowledge matters, and how restorative approaches can shape policing, schools, reentry, and even national criminal justice policy. His vision points to a future where restorative justice becomes a recognized and respected alternative that supports safety, accountability, and dignity across communities worldwide.  Mushtaq currently serves as the Superintendent in the Jammu and Kashmir Prisons Department, a role he has held for over 12 years. He is responsible for the administration and management of a prison as its head. As a leader in the prison system, he has focused on young offenders and their reformation, with special attention to their access to education. Before working in prisons, he worked in the field of child rights protection for 6 months with the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights, India, and in the field of mental health counselling and awareness with organizations Médecins Sans Frontiers/Doctors Without Borders (MSF) and Action Aid in Kashmir, India. He holds a bachelor's degree in science and a master's in social work (MSW) from Kashmir University.   Tune in, as this conversation shines a light on how restorative practices take root in some of the most challenging environments and how they open pathways to accountability, healing, and hope.  Email: Sakb.mushtaq@gmail.com

Discipline inspection and supervision bodies are urged to advance full and rigorous Party self-governance with higher standards and more effective measures, to provide a strong guarantee for economic and social development during the 15th Five-Year Plan (2026-30) period, according to a key Communist Party of China leadership meeting on Thursday.据周四召开的中国共产党重要领导会议要求，纪检监察机关要以更高标准、更有力举措推进全面从严治党，为“十五五”时期（2026—2030年）经济社会发展提供坚强保障。The meeting was convened by the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee to discuss and plan the Party's efforts to improve conduct, build integrity and combat corruption for the next year. Xi Jinping, general secretary of the CPC Central Committee, presided over the meeting.会议由中共中央政治局召开，研究部署明年党的作风建设、廉政建设和反腐败工作。中共中央总书记习近平主持会议。The meeting acknowledged that in 2025, under the strong leadership of the CPC Central Committee with Xi at its core, discipline inspection and supervision authorities at all levels intensified their efforts to improve conduct, build integrity and combat corruption, maintaining a tough stance against corruption.会议指出，2025年，在以习近平同志为核心的党中央坚强领导下，各级纪检监察机关持续加大作风建设、廉政建设和反腐败斗争力度，始终保持反腐高压态势。Emphasis was placed on reinforcing political oversight, thoroughly studying and implementing the guiding principles of the CPC Central Committee's eight-point decision on improving Party and government conduct, decisively fighting corruption and undesirable work styles, rectifying misconduct affecting the public, and completing inspections across all provinces, autonomous regions and municipalities, the meeting said, noting that new progress and results have been achieved in the high-quality development of discipline inspection and supervision work.会议强调，要强化政治监督，深入学习贯彻中央八项规定精神，坚决纠治腐败和不正之风，持续整治群众身边的不正之风和腐败问题，完成对所有省、自治区、直辖市的巡视工作。会议指出，纪检监察工作高质量发展取得新的进展和成效。Looking ahead to 2026, the meeting stressed the need for all levels of disciplinary inspection and supervision bodies to uphold stricter standards and adopt more effective measures in advancing full and rigorous Party self-governance.展望2026年，会议强调，各级纪检监察机关要坚持更严标准、采取更实举措，持续推进全面从严治党。Key tasks include deepening political oversight to ensure the fulfillment of the objectives of the 15th Five-Year Plan, and prompting leading Party officials to foster and practice a correct attitude toward performance in their work and faithfully implement major decisions and deployments of the CPC Central Committee, the meeting said.会议指出，重点任务包括深化政治监督，保障“十五五”规划目标任务落实，引导各级领导干部树立和践行正确政绩观，确保党中央重大决策部署不折不扣贯彻落实。The meeting emphasized the need to consolidate and expand the achievements in Party-wide education on the eight-point decision on improving conduct, intensify efforts to battle misconduct and corruption affecting the public, and restrain power in an institutional cage. It reiterated the Party's firm commitment to combating corruption, and urged integrated deterrence measures to ensure that Party officials do not have the audacity, opportunity or desire to engage in corruption.会议强调，要巩固拓展全党深入贯彻中央八项规定精神学习教育成果，持续加大整治群众身边不正之风和腐败问题力度，把权力关进制度的笼子里。会议重申了党坚定不移反腐败的决心，要求综合运用惩治震慑、制度约束和思想教育等手段，确保党员干部不敢腐、不能腐、不想腐。The meeting also called for strengthening the strict management and supervision of the disciplinary inspection forces to cultivate a capable disciplinary and supervisory team.会议还指出，要加强对纪检监察队伍的严格管理和监督，打造一支忠诚干净担当、敢于善于斗争的纪检监察铁军。Prior to the meeting, Xi presided over a meeting of the Standing Committee of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee, during which reports were heard on the work of the CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection and the National Commission of Supervision for 2025, as well as preparations for the Fifth Plenary Session of the 20th CPC Central Commission for Discipline Inspection.会议召开前，习近平主持召开中共中央政治局常委会会议，听取了中央纪委国家监委2025年工作情况和二十届中央纪委五次全会筹备情况的汇报。The session is scheduled for Jan 12 to 14.会议定于1月12日至14日召开。discipline inspection and supervision/ˈdɪsɪplɪn ɪnˈspekʃən ænd ˌsuːpəˈvɪʒən/纪检监察full and rigorous Party self-governance/fʊl ænd ˈrɪɡərəs ˈpɑːti ˌself ˈɡʌvənəns/全面从严治党Party conduct/ˈpɑːti ˈkɒndʌkt/党的作风combat corruption/ˈkɒmbæt kəˈrʌpʃən/反腐败correct attitude toward performance/kəˈrekt ˈætɪtjuːd təˈwɔːdz pəˈfɔːməns/正确政绩观integrated deterrence measures/ˈɪntɪɡreɪtɪd dɪˈterəns ˈmeʒəz/一体化惩治震慑措施Standing Committee/ˈstændɪŋ kəˈmɪti/常委会

The following interview is part of the 2025 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series. In this series, we sit down with leaders and innovators who are making a real difference in scholarly publishing, libraries, and the broader information world. Each conversation is a chance to hear firsthand how these decision makers tackle new challenges, rethink traditional models, and collaborate across sectors. Today's episode features the next conversation from the 2025 Charleston Conference Leadership Interview Series.  Meg White, Senior Consultant, Delta Think, and a Conference Director, who talks with Judy Russell, Former Dean of Libraries at the University of Florida. Judy has had a long, distinguished career. She served as Superintendent of Documents at the US Government Printing Office and as Deputy Director for the U.S. National Commission on Libraries and Information Science and just completed 18 years as the first dean of university libraries at University of Florida, before recently retiring. In this conversation, she talks about her journey into librarianship and her professional development along the way, playing an important role in the transition from print to digital information in her work with electronic government information.  She plans to continue her important work in accessibility with groups in Panama after her retirement. Judy says she believes in the durability and resiliency of libraries, despite the ongoing challenges. The video of this interview can be found here: https://youtu.be/navZwS3ddmE Social Media: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/megmorelandwhite/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/judithrussell/ Twitter: Keywords: #CharlestonConference #AgainstTheGrain #AnnualReviews #LeadershipInLibraries #InnovationInLibraries #TeamWork #Team #ConferenceEvolution #LibraryCommunity #Librarianship #ProfessionalDevelopment #LibrarianJourney #LibraryEducation #InformationAccess #LibraryCommunity #libraries #librarians #libraryCareer #librarySchool #LibraryLove #academic #AcademicPublishing #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication  #learning #learnon #information #leaders #leadership #2024ChsConf ##career #scholcomm #ScholarlyCommunication #libraries #librarianship #LibraryNeeds #LibraryLove #ScholarlyPublishing #AcademicPublishing #publishing #LibrariesAndPublishers #podcasts  

Top headlines for Tuesday, December 9, 2025In this episode, Pastor Robert Jeffress's upcoming testimony regarding alleged IRS targeting of First Baptist Dallas under the Biden administration. Next, we discuss celebrated Christian rapper Lecrae's bittersweet announcement of his final tour and his plans to balance music and family life. Lastly, we turn to a significant legal development as the Supreme Court breathes new life into an Amish parents' lawsuit challenging New York's removal of religious exemptions for school immunizations. 00:11 Supreme Court revives Amish challenge to NY student vaccine law00:57 Theo Von says he and Morgan Wallen attend Bible study together01:41 Pakistan passes bill to form National Commission for Minorities02:33 Robert Jeffress to testify on how Biden IRS targeted his church03:20 Lecrae announces he's pulling back from music tours04:02 Nigerian: 100 kidnapped Catholic school children released04:51 Thousands of Christians rally in Delhi against ‘rising' attacksSubscribe to this PodcastApple PodcastsSpotifyGoogle PodcastsOvercastFollow Us on Social Media@ChristianPost on TwitterChristian Post on Facebook@ChristianPostIntl on InstagramSubscribe on YouTubeGet the Edifi AppDownload for iPhoneDownload for AndroidSubscribe to Our NewsletterSubscribe to the Freedom Post, delivered every Monday and ThursdayClick here to get the top headlines delivered to your inbox every morning!Links to the NewsPakistan passes bill to form National Commission for Minorities | WorldRobert Jeffress to testify on how Biden IRS targeted his church | PoliticsLecrae announces he's pulling back from music tours | EntertainmentSupreme Court revives Amish challenge to NY student vaccine law | PoliticsTheo Von says he and Morgan Wallen attend Bible study together | EntertainmentNigerian: 100 kidnapped Catholic school children released | WorldThousands of Christians rally in Delhi against ‘rising' attacks | WorldWhy Christian are more frustrated than ever and need discernmentThe rise and fall of Christian nationalism

In this first installment of our three-part series unpacking Left to Chance: Student Outcomes in Seattle Public Schools (2024), hosts Christie Robertson and Jasmine Pulido sit down with report author Vivian Van Gelder to trace thirty years of reform and turmoil inside Seattle Public Schools.The story begins in 1990 with the Cresap Audit, a state-commissioned report that deemed the district “nearly ungovernable,” and follows the arrival of Major General John Stanford, the charismatic outsider who redefined Seattle schools as a “market-based system.” Stanford's three-year tenure (1995-1998) transformed governance, funding, and labor relations—introducing open-choice enrollment, principal “CEOs,” and the 1997 trust agreement between the district and the Seattle Education Association (SEA).Drawing from Van Gelder's decade-long research and Left to Chance (Southeast Seattle Education Coalition), this episode examines how these reforms—rooted in neoliberal management theory, school-based decision-making, and business-style accountability—continue to shape Seattle Public Schools today.

Speakers: Judge Sandra Engel retired from the bench in September of 2022. She served as a Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge for over 16 years. She currently sits on the bench as a senior judge. She received her B.S. in Marketing from the University of Alabama and received her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1993.  After moving to New Mexico, she spent a few years in private practice handling both civil and criminal cases, acting as a guardian ad litem, CASA and respondent's attorney in child abuse cases. She was an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Rio Rancho, handling primarily DWI cases, and served as Assistant District Attorney for the Second Judicial District, Bernalillo County for 10 years prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases.As a judge, she presided over a large misdemeanor criminal docket.  In addition to the duties of her regular criminal docket, she also had been heavily involved in specialty courts. She created, implemented, and presided over the Community Veterans Court; a specialty treatment court designed to help effectuate treatment for Veterans coming through Metropolitan Court.  She created and implemented the Courts to School Program where Defendants are sentenced in front of high school and college students with the purpose of educating and deterring the students from drinking and driving.  She also served as Presiding Judge of the Domestic Violence Early Intervention Program (EIP). She served as presiding judge over the criminal division of the Metropolitan Court and served as chief judge as well, managing a C-Suite and staff of over 300 employees.  In 2021, Judge Engel became an executive leadership coach, working with law students, judges, attorneys, and business leaders. She completed her coach training and received her certification from ICF as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and is currently pursuing her PCC. She has completed the Train the Trainer Program through the Justice Coaching Center and now trains and supports the implementation of coaching programs in judiciaries around the nation. She specializes in leadership/ performance coaching and transformational transition coaching. She regularly presents at legal conferences in the areas of leadership and well-being.Pamela Moore, LPCC, CCTP currently serves as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Director of the State Bar of New Mexico's Legal Well Being Department where she educates the legal community on positive health and well-being and assists in providing resources and services to any legal professional struggling with mental, emotional or behavioral issues.  Ms. Moore served as an advisory member to the National Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs in 2019, 2020, and again in 2026 and is the current New Mexico representative for the Institute for Well Being In Law. Eduardo Ramirez is an Assistant Public Defender with the Law Offices of the Public Defender in the Hobbs Office. Eduardo joined the LOPD family in February of 2021 after relocating to New Mexico at the end of 2020. Eduardo earned his law school degree from the University of Colorado Law School, graduating in May 2019. He is the first in his family to not only graduate from college, but also law school. Since as far back as he can remember, Eduardo has always had a passion for helping individuals who are underprivileged and impoverished. Growing up in poverty himself, he saw many people struggle with the criminal justice system and just how important effective representation is. As an adult, Eduardo has learned the importance of self-care, to continue representing clients to the best of his ability. He helps with their criminal case but also makes efforts to better their lives. Eduardo is a zealous advocate, and his goal is to eventually rid the notion of a “public pretender.” Luckily, he has amazing mentorship and colleagues down in Hobbs who help him, and he would not be the attorney he is, without them! Outside of work, Eduardo enjoys being involved in the community, caring for his various plants, and his lovely Pit Bull, Izabel.Disclaimer: Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico's Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by the State Bar of New Mexico and/or the State Bar Foundation. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and not intended as statements on behalf of their employers.

Be a Voice for the Voiceless Guests: Andi Buerger, Alma Tucker, Dr. Pamela J. Pine, Brian Searcy and Bruce Ladebu BIOS:  Andi Buerger, JD, international speaker, author, and survivor of child sex trafficking, advocates globally for victims of exploitation. She founded Beulah's Place, rescuing 300+ at-risk teens, and later co-founded Voices Against Trafficking, uniting voices worldwide to defend human rights. Her books and the internationally distributed Voices of Courage magazine empower survivors and honor human rights champions. In 2025, the Voices of Courage television series debuts, expanding her mission to inspire justice and hope. Website: https://voicesagainsttrafficking.com/ Alma Tucker, Notable Achievements: Founder and Executive Director of International Network of Hearts, an institution and pioneer in providing care for victims of human trafficking with international presence in both Mexico and the United States. Founded the only shelter in Baja California dedicated to supporting children, adolescents, and young women in vulnerable situations, recognized by the United Nations as one of 12 Mexican shelters dedicated to victims of human trafficking. Clinical Psychologist with 35+ years of experience in education, training, human rights, and victim support. Alma founded the first and only group home in Baja California designed for young survivors of human trafficking, with over 200 children coming through the shelter since 2010. Named 2024 Citizen of the Year in Baja California by Grupo Salinas for altruistic work on behalf of children. Nominated for and received 2024 San Diego Magazine's Celebrating Women Award as a Trailblazer in the NonProfit category. Honored with “Alma Tucker Day” by the City of National City, in recognition of contributions to justice, healing, and the global fight against human trafficking. Charter Member in the Board of Voices Against Trafficking. Honored in 2022 and 2024 by the Soroptimists Together Against Trafficking for dedication to raising awareness through trainings in San Diego and supporting children. Received a Social Impact in Tijuana award given by the digital media outlet El Tijuanense in 2025. Advocated and helped launch the International Amber Alert Program in Mexico, aiding to the search and rescue of missing children. Invited to the White House in 2019 to discuss issues related to human trafficking along the US-Mexico border. Spoke at the Vatican in Rome and Dubai through the Global Sustainability Network on human trafficking. Honorary academic member of the National Commission of the Ministry of the Interior to Prevent Human Trafficking in Mexico since 2017. In 2014, INH collaborated with UCSD researchers who published a study in 2015: Vulnerability Factors and Pathways Leading to Underage Entry into Sex Work in Two Mexican-U.S. Border Cities. Starting in 2011, INH held its annual binational conference on human trafficking at the Chula Vista City Council Chambers, convening federal and local authorities from both sides of the border. Dr. Pamela J. Pine, PhD, MPH, has been an international health, development, and communication professional throughout her adult life, supporting the lives of poor and otherwise underserved groups in over 30 countries worldwide (from Albania to Zambia), with the past more than two decades focused on childhood trauma and protection. Since 2000, she has been a dedicated advocate focusing on the critical issues of child sexual abuse (CSA), including trafficking, and other adverse childhood experiences (ACEs). With extensive experience in trauma-informed programming, she aims to educate and empower individuals, communities, organizations, and companies around the world to prevent abuse and recognize the signs of abuse and its long-lasting effects on children, adolescents, and adults they become, as well as on their families, communities, organizations/companies, and societies. She was the Founder and CEO of the free-standing international non-profit, Stop the Silence® - Stop Child Sexual Abuse, Inc., and became the Director of Stop the Silence® - A Department of the Institute of Violence, Abuse and Trauma (IVAT) in January 2021 when the original organization became a part of the larger non-profit. Dr. Pine is also a professor of public health as well as a multimedia artist working in oils, watercolor, pastel, clay, song, and the written word (she is a best-selling author of adult and children's books and a poet, and an award-winning photographer), which she uses in her work to open hearts and minds. She is the 2025 Voices Of Courage Award® recipient. Dr. Pine has been a regular expert on leading media outlets such as: NBC, CNN, PBS, iHeart (formerly ClearChannel) radio, and many others. Articles about her and her work have been featured in the Washington Post, Washington Times, The Maryland Gazette, TruEntertainment Magazine, Women's Calendar/Women's Radio, On Purpose Women's Magazine, and many others. Please see: https://www.ivatcenters.org/stop-the-silence and https://www.drpamelajpine.com. Connect with her via email at pamelap@ivatcenters.org. and LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/pamela-j-pine-3123b78/ Brian Searcy, Col (Ret) USAF, is a #1 International Best Selling Author! Situational Awareness Expert. After a decorated senior leadership career in the USAF as a commander and combat veteran, he transitioned into executive roles as a business entrepreneur, writer, publisher, and public speaker. He founded The Paratus Group to use his decades-tested and proven leadership and training experience to solve a need for relevant, effective, trustworthy principles, training methodologies, and programs to allow for the learning of Leadership and Situational Awareness. The Leadership Abilities and Situational Awareness Mindset and Behaviors that are developed allow Critical Decisions to be made in the complex dynamics of the Home, Schools, the Workplace, and our Communities to both grow as leaders and to make us all safer. Bruce Ladebu spent 20 years as a professional adventurer, explorer, and guide, traveling to some of the wildest places on earth, including first ascents in the Arctic and an expedition on the polar ice cap. He also spent time over four winters in the Canadian Rockies following and photographing wolves and other wildlife. He has guided hundreds of clients in climbing, survival, wilderness expeditions, and other adventure sports. Since then, Bruce has started a number of organizations and has advised leaders in many nations, along with speaking in those nations. He has extensive training in tactical skills and has trained in multiple combative arts, including Krav Maga, Silat, and Systema. He has completed two multi-week courses in executive protection. Bruce has also spoken in churches all over the US and around the world, including doing pastors' conferences and large crusades! In the early 90s, Bruce traveled through the ex-Soviet Union countries and saw the terrible conditions children were forced to live in, including the marketing of young girls and boys forced into sex trafficking. Then, in 2009, after witnessing labor slavery firsthand, Bruce worked to develop a strategy to rescue these individuals, and the Children's Rescue Initiative was formed. As of August 2025, Bruce and his teams have personally rescued 2,600 children and adults from labor slavery/sex trafficking and given them a start at a new life. Bruce has a master's degree in Christian Leadership. His first book was published, “Out of the Slave Fields," and he's working on a second book about his life story.”  Video Version: https://www.youtube.com/live/wDMQ9K3JBRU?si=d03ZvATb6ifg4cXb Chat with Teresa during Live Show with Video Stream: write a question on YouTube Learn more about Teresa here: https://www.webebookspublishing.com   http://authenticendeavorspublishing.com/

#656: What would you do if someone in authority told you to do something that felt wrong? Most of us like to think we'd speak up, push back, stand our ground. But research tells a very different story. In fact, when Yale researchers conducted a famous experiment in the 1960s, they found that 65% of people would administer what they believed to be deadly electric shocks to another human being... simply because someone in a lab coat told them to. Today's guest has spent over 15 years studying why humans comply with authority - even when every fiber of our being is screaming that we shouldn't. And when it comes to our money, this tendency to comply with authority figures - from financial advisors to real estate agents to car salespeople - can cost us dearly. Dr. Sunita Sah began her career as a physician in the UK's National Health Service. During one particularly exhausting period as a junior doctor, she agreed to meet with a financial advisor who had contacted her at work. That meeting sparked questions that would shape the rest of her career: Why did she feel pressured to trust this advisor, even after learning he had a conflict of interest? Today, she's a tenured professor at Cornell University, where her groundbreaking research on compliance and influence has been featured in The New York Times and Scientific American. She's advised government agencies, served on the National Commission on Forensic Science, and helps leaders understand the psychology behind why we say "yes" when we really want to say "no." Whether you're meeting with a financial advisor, negotiating the price of a home, or discussing rates with a contractor, understanding the psychology of compliance could save you thousands of dollars - and help you make better financial decisions. Today's conversation isn't just about psychology - it's about protecting your wealth by learning when and how to say "no." Resources Mentioned in the Episode: - Website: sunitasah.com - Newsletter: Defiant By Design | Dr. Sunita Sah | Substack - Connect with Dr. Sunita Sah - Follow Dr. Sah on Instagram About Dr. Sunita Sah Dr. Sunita Sah is a tenured professor at Cornell University specializing in organizational psychology. Her research focuses on how and why people comply with authority, even against their better judgment. A former physician in the UK's National Health Service, Dr. Sah brings a unique perspective to understanding human behavior and decision-making. Her work has been featured in leading publications including The New York Times and Scientific American, and she has served as a Commissioner on the National Commission on Forensic Science. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speakers: Judge Sandra Engel retired from the bench in September of 2022. She served as a Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court Judge for over 16 years. She currently sits on the bench as a senior judge. She received her B.S. in Marketing from the University of Alabama and received her J.D. from the University of Alabama School of Law in 1993.  After moving to New Mexico, she spent a few years in private practice handling both civil and criminal cases, acting as a guardian ad litem, CASA and respondent's attorney in child abuse cases. She was an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Rio Rancho, handling primarily DWI cases, and served as Assistant District Attorney for the Second Judicial District, Bernalillo County for 10 years prosecuting misdemeanor and felony cases.As a judge, she presided over a large misdemeanor criminal docket.  In addition to the duties of her regular criminal docket, she also had been heavily involved in specialty courts. She created, implemented, and presided over the Community Veterans Court; a specialty treatment court designed to help effectuate treatment for Veterans coming through Metropolitan Court.  She created and implemented the Courts to School Program where Defendants are sentenced in front of high school and college students with the purpose of educating and deterring the students from drinking and driving.  She also served as Presiding Judge of the Domestic Violence Early Intervention Program (EIP). She served as presiding judge over the criminal division of the Metropolitan Court and served as chief judge as well, managing a C-Suite and staff of over 300 employees.  In 2021, Judge Engel became an executive leadership coach, working with law students, judges, attorneys, and business leaders. She completed her coach training and received her certification from ICF as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC) and is currently pursuing her PCC. She has completed the Train the Trainer Program through the Justice Coaching Center and now trains and supports the implementation of coaching programs in judiciaries around the nation. She specializes in leadership/ performance coaching and transformational transition coaching. She regularly presents at legal conferences in the areas of leadership and well-being.Pamela Moore, LPCC, CCTP currently serves as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional and Director of the State Bar of New Mexico's Legal Well Being Department where she educates the legal community on positive health and well-being and assists in providing resources and services to any legal professional struggling with mental, emotional or behavioral issues.  Ms. Moore served as an advisory member to the National Commission on Lawyer Assistance Programs in 2019, 2020, and again in 2026 and is the current New Mexico representative for the Institute for Well Being In Law. Eduardo Ramirez is an Assistant Public Defender with the Law Offices of the Public Defender in the Hobbs Office. Eduardo joined the LOPD family in February of 2021 after relocating to New Mexico at the end of 2020. Eduardo earned his law school degree from the University of Colorado Law School, graduating in May 2019. He is the first in his family to not only graduate from college, but also law school. Since as far back as he can remember, Eduardo has always had a passion for helping individuals who are underprivileged and impoverished. Growing up in poverty himself, he saw many people struggle with the criminal justice system and just how important effective representation is. As an adult, Eduardo has learned the importance of self-care, to continue representing clients to the best of his ability. He helps with their criminal case but also makes efforts to better their lives. Eduardo is a zealous advocate, and his goal is to eventually rid the notion of a “public pretender.” Luckily, he has amazing mentorship and colleagues down in Hobbs who help him, and he would not be the attorney he is, without them! Outside of work, Eduardo enjoys being involved in the community, caring for his various plants, and his lovely Pit Bull, Izabel.Disclaimer: Thank you for listening! This episode was produced by the State Bar of New Mexico's Well-Being Committee and the New Mexico Lawyer Assistance Program. All editing and sound mixing was done by the State Bar of New Mexico and/or the State Bar Foundation. Intro music is by Gil Flores. The views of the presenters are that of their own and are not endorsed by the State Bar of New Mexico. The content is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment or legal advice. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.The views expressed in this podcast are solely those of the participants and not intended as statements on behalf of their employers.

In this episode, Mike Shanley sits down with Keri Lowry, former Chief of Staff at the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) and board member at the Society for International Development–US. Keri shares insider insights on MCC's expanding role under the current administration, including new country programs, procurement trends, and where U.S. industry should focus for FY26 opportunities. For updates on MCC procurements and other U.S. foreign assistance opportunities, inquire about our AidKonekt software subscription [connect@govdiscoveryai.com]. BIOGRAPHY: Keri M. Lowry has more than 20 years experience in the public, private and nonprofit sectors. Most recently, she served as Chief of Staff at the Millennium Challenge Corporation. Prior to joining MCC, she served as Associate Director of National Security and Defense at the consulting firm Guidehouse. She has also served extensively across the U.S. government as Director of Government Affairs and External Relations at the National Commission on Military, National & Public Service; Deputy Assistant Secretary of State at the Department of State; Regional Director for Asia, Europe & the Middle East at the U.S. Peace Corps; Director for International Economics & Humanitarian Affairs at the National Security Council; and, in numerous senior roles at the U.S. Agency for International Development. She has managed international programs at nongovernmental organizations and was a Peace Corps Volunteer in Burkina Faso. Ms. Lowry is currently on the Board of Directors of the Children's Guild, the National Peace Corps Association, the Society for International Development US, and a member of the Chief of Staff Association and the Council on Foreign Relations. She resides in Washington, DC with her family. LEARN MORE: Thank you for tuning into this episode of the GovDiscovery AI Podcast with Mike Shanley. You can learn more about working with the U.S. Government by visiting our homepage: Konektid International and GovDiscovery AI. To connect with our team directly, message the host Mike Shanley on LinkedIn. https://www.govdiscoveryai.com/ https://www.konektid.com  

NA'ALEH YOGA: Yoga Nidra Journeys for Deep Rest Close Your Eyes and Stay Awake...   In this episode, I'm honored to speak with David Crowe, a seasoned acupuncturist and herbalist, about how deep rest practices like yoga nidra, body-based meditation, and botanical medicine work together to retrain the nervous system and support lasting healing. We deep dive into the practice of yoga nidra and discuss practical integration—simple herb-and-mindfulness routines for home—cautions around entheogens and trauma, and resources for continuing practice and study.   David's bio: David Crow, L.Ac., graduated from the American College of Traditional Chinese Medicine in 1984; he is a California state licensed acupuncturist and nationally certified by the National Commission for the Certification of Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine. He has been a clinician, consultant, researcher and educator for over 40 years, and is an expert in Chinese, Tibetan, Ayurvedic and Western herbal medicine. David was one of the first Westerners to train and be licensed in Chinese medicine, and one of the few to study Ayurvedic and Tibetan medicine in traditional internships in Nepal and India; he was also one of the first medical pioneers to use essential oils and aromatherapy in clinical practice, and to integrate these diverse modalities into comprehensive treatments. David has operated several clinics, including a practice in Kathmandu serving the Tibetan and Nepalese communities as well as international travelers, and practices in California in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Monterey, and in Ashland, Oregon. David currently serves people from all over the world through his telemedicine practice. David is a passionate medical researcher and educator of state-of-the-art herbal medicine, and an authority on the safe uses of herbs and essential oils. He avoids the popular trends of market-driven internet medicine and relies instead on documented research and traditional ethnobotanical wisdom and methods. David works in numerous herbal cultivation projects, including as the co-founder of The Learning Garden at Venice High School in Los Angeles, one of the first and oldest school gardens in the country. As an esteemed leader in the herbal and aromatherapy industry for more than 30 years, David has established unique access to the highest quality sources of products for his patients.   Here is where to find David: Website: https://www.crowconsultations.com   Subscribe to Na'aleh Yoga Podcast for more transformative journeys and feel free to share this podcast with a friend. Take a moment to review and share your thoughts—I always appreciate your feedback!  Feel free to reach out!  Biosite: https://bio.site/ruthieayzenberg Therapy Practice: Mental Fitness Therapy Email: naalehyoga@gmail.com  Instagram: @RuthieAyzenberg Join WhatsApp group: https://chat.whatsapp.com/Dctsv246R8735S4oa6GWvW  May you be peaceful and safe!   

Sometimes saying “yes” too much can really take a toll on you. In this episode, Jill chats with Dr. Sunita Sah, a bestselling author and Cornell professor, about her book Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes. They break down how constant compliance can affect your emotions, mind, and body, and share strategies for recognizing when it's time to push back. Sunita introduces the concept of a ‘Defiance Compass' to help guide people in acting according to their values. You'll also learn about the difference between going along with something and truly giving consent, how anxiety can arise in difficult situations, and why practicing small acts of defiance can prepare you for bigger, high-stakes moments. Listen and Learn: How can redefining "defiance" from a negative act of resistance to an alignment with true values help us better understand the balance between compliance, consent, and social pressure?Why is defiance better understood as a staged process on a continuum rather than a simple yes/no choice, and how does recognizing tension help us navigate compliance?Distinguishing between true expert intuition and bias-driven gut feelings when making decisions in uncertain situationsWhy is it so difficult for people to resist compliance and obedience in high-pressure situations, and how can practicing defiance help us prepare to say no and prevent harm?How can we recognize the difference between true consent and mere compliance, and what essential elements are needed to ensure a genuine "yes"?Navigating situations where we technically have the freedom to say no, but psychological pressures like insinuation anxiety or fear of consequences make it difficult to speak upHow do insinuation anxiety and the sales pitch effect interact to increase pressure to comply, even when consent is technically present?Overcoming the tension and fear of non-compliance to act in alignment with our values using tools like the Defiance CompassHow you can practice defiance as a skillResources:Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes: https://bookshop.org/a/30734/9780593445778Sunita's Website: https://www.sunitasah.com/Connect with Sunita on Social Media:https://www.instagram.com/drsunitasahhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/drsunitasah/https://www.tiktok.com/@drsunitasah About Sunita SahDr. Sunita Sah is a national bestselling author, an award-winning professor at Cornell University, and an expert in organizational psychology. She leads groundbreaking research on influence, authority, compliance, and defiance. A trained physician, Dr. Sah practiced medicine in the United Kingdom and worked as a management consultant for the pharmaceutical industry. She currently teaches executives, leaders, and students in healthcare and business.Dr. Sah is also a sought-after international speaker and consultant, an advisor to government agencies, and a former Commissioner of the National Commission on Forensic Science. Her multidisciplinary research and analyses have been widely published in leading academic journals and media outlets, including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American. She lives with her husband and son in New York.Related Episodes:211. Subtract with Leidy Klotz276. Assertive Communication Skills with Randy Paterson305. The Power of Saying No with Vanessa Patrick311. Nobody's Fool with Daniel Simons and Christopher Chabris394. Sunlight is the Best Disinfectant with Andrea Dunlop and Mike Weber399. Likable Badass with Alison FragaleSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Teddy and Teddy recap all the weekends action from boxing and UFC Tune in to hear all analysis and breakdowns and again another prime example of why Boxing Needs a National Commission.Thanks for being with us. The best way to support is to subscribe, share the episode and check out our sponsor: https://athleticgreens.com/atlas Timestamps:00:00 - Intro07:35 - Prograis vs Diaz22:50 - Duarte vs Sims Jr34:55 - AG135:30 - Taira vs ParkTEDDY'S AUDIOBOOKAmazon/Audible: https://amzn.to/32104DRiTunes/Apple: https://apple.co/32y813rTHE FIGHT T-SHIRTShttps://teddyatlas.comTEDDY'S SOCIAL MEDIATwitter - http://twitter.com/teddyatlasrealInstagram - http://instagram.com/teddy_atlasTikTok - https://twitter.com/Teddy_Atlas_RealTHE FIGHT WITH TEDDY ATLAS SOCIAL MEDIAInstagram - http://instagram.com/thefightWTATwitter - http://twitter.com/thefightwtaFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/TheFightwithTeddyAtlasThanks for tuning in. Please be sure to subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dr. Sunita Sah reveals the dangers of compliance and offers strategies for building the skill of defiance.— YOU'LL LEARN — 1) The powerful force that makes saying no so difficult2) How to disagree while still being a team player3) A super sentence to make defiance easierSubscribe or visit AwesomeAtYourJob.com/ep1080 for clickable versions of the links below. — ABOUT SUNITA — Sunita Sah is a national bestselling author, an award-winning professor at Cornell University and an expert in organizational psychology. She leads groundbreaking research on influence, authority, compliance, and defiance. A trained physician, she practiced medicine in the United Kingdom and worked as a management consultant for the pharmaceutical industry. She currently teaches executives, leaders, and students in healthcare and business.Dr. Sah is a sought-after international speaker and consultant, advisor to government agencies, and former Commissioner of the National Commission on Forensic Science. Her multidisciplinary research and analyses have been widely published in leading academic journals and media entities including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American. She lives with her husband and son in New York.• Book: Defy: The Power of No in a World That Demands Yes• Study: “Kicking Yourself: Going Against Your Inclinations Leads to Greater Feelings of Control and Culpability” with Kaitlin Woolley• Website: SunitaSah.com• Substack: Defiant by Design• Instagram: @drsunitasah• LinkedIn: Dr. Sunita Sah— RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW — • Study: Obedience to Authority: An Experimental View (Perennial Classics) by Stanley Milgram• Book: Animal Farm by George Orwell• Study: Stanley Milgram Shock Experiment— THANK YOU SPONSORS! — • Strawberry.me. Claim your $50 credit and build momentum in your career with Strawberry.me/Awesome• Plaud.ai. Use the code AWESOME and get a discount on your order• Rula. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at Rula.com/Awesome• LinkedIn Jobs. Post your job for free at linkedin.com/beawesomeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of The Biggest Table, my guest is Dr. Jeremy Everett, founder and executive director of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. We explore Dr. Everett's calling towards eradicating hunger, his work with various organizations, and his personal experiences that shaped his career. The discussion includes Dr. Everett's efforts in creating initiatives like the Hunger-Free Communities model and Meals To You program, which have significantly impacted food insecurity in rural America. We also touch on the significance of solidarity, the intersection of political and spiritual issues in hunger, and strategies for effective community collaboration. Dr. Everett emphasizes the role of various sectors working together and the importance of relationships and policy advocacy in their ongoing efforts to end hunger.Dr. Jeremy Everett is the founder and executive director of the Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and Poverty. With nearly 100 staff, interns, and researchers, the Baylor Collaborative team has assisted community-based, state-based, and national efforts to increase hundreds of millions of additional meals through innovative, researched-based interventions. In Dr. Everett's tenure with the Collaborative, he has raised more than 300 million dollars to support faculty research, public service, and policy analysis. Dr. Everett earned a bachelor's degree from Samford University, a Master of Divinity from Truett Seminary at Baylor University, and his Doctor of Ministry from Duke Divinity School at Duke University and was appointed by U.S. Congress in 2014 to serve on the National Commission on Hunger. He is the author of I Was Hungry: Cultivating Common Ground to End an American Crisis (Brazos Press, 2019), a contributing author to several other books including the recently published book What Justice Looks Like (Baylor Press, 2023). Jeremy is married to Amy Miley Everett. They have three sons: Lucas, Sam, and Wyatt.Learn more about Baylor's work to end hunger: Baylor Collaborative on Hunger and PovertyThis episode of the Biggest Table is brought to you in part by Wild Goose Coffee. Since 2008, Wild Goose has sought to build better communities through coffee. For our listeners, Wild Goose is offering a special promotion of 20% off a one time order using the code TABLE at checkout. To learn more and to order coffee, please visit wildgoosecoffee.com. 

“More competitions are being organized, and it has become a way for these conductors and choirs to work on their skills. By joining these competitions, the rate of their progress accelerated. People join choirs for different reasons. For most of us, we started only because we loved singing, because we found a place where we can share our voice with friends with the same interest. This desire to join competitions would just be a product of years of singing with a choir.”Mark Anthony Carpio is recognized as one of the most respected figures in choral music today. He is a faculty member of the Conducting and Choral Ensemble Department of the University of the Philippines College of Music, where he earned his Master's degree in Choral Conducting and his Bachelor's degree in Piano.In 2001, Prof. Andrea O. Veneracion, National Artist for Music, chose Mark to succeed her as choirmaster of the Philippine Madrigal Singers, also known as the “Madz.” Since then, he has continuously led the already much-awarded choir to even greater heights, including placing first in several prestigious choral competitions in Europe. Under his leadership, the group has been invited as guest choir in several international choral conferences in the USA and South America, among others.In 2007, under the baton of Mark, the Philippine Madrigal Singers won, for the second time, the grand prize in the European Grand Prix for Choral Singing in Arezzo, Italy. This victory makes them the first of the only four choirs in the world to win the grand prize twice.In 2009, UNESCO designated the group as a UNESCO Artist for Peace. This title is given to celebrity advocates charged with the mission of embodying and raising awareness of the UNESCO ideals, which include peace, security, fundamental human rights, and freedom.In the Philippines, he regularly collaborates with the Philippine Choral Directors Association, the Cultural Center of the Philippines and the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, for music and choral education programs. He heads the Andrea O. Veneracion Sing Philippines Foundation, which spearheads choral music development initiatives including the Sing Philippines Youth Choir, whose singers come from all over the country.Mark has adjudicated in different choral festivals and competitions and presented around the world, including Korea, Indonesia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Japan, Taiwan, Italy, Latvia and the US. Locally, he has been the chairman of the board of jurors of the biennial Andrea O. Veneracion International Choral Festival and the 1st Asia Choral Grand Prix (2019).He also directs the Consortium of Voices, a choral society of young choristers, consisting of the Kilyawan Boys Choir, Kilyawan Male Choir and the Voces Auroræ Girls Choir.​To get in touch with Mark, you can find him on Facebook (@markanthonycarpio) or visit the Philippine Madrigal Singers website.Email choirfampodcast@gmail.com to contact our hosts.Podcast music from Podcast.coPhoto in episode artwork by Trace Hudson

What if defiance wasn't about rebellion—but about staying true to yourself when the pressure to comply is real?In this episode, Dr. Sunita Sah challenges everything we've been taught about obedience and reframes defiance as a skill—one we can practice, refine, and use to show up with integrity.This conversation will shift how you think about discomfort, doubt, and that gut feeling you've been trained to ignore.Because sometimes the boldest move isn't saying yes—it's knowing when (and how) to say no.Thrive Global Article:Sunita Sah Is Redefining Defiance—and It's aSkill We All NeedAbout Our Guest:Dr. Sunita Sah investigates what makes us comply. She is an award-winning, tenured professor and organizational psychologist at Cornell University who has conducted groundbreaking research on defiance, advice, and influence.A trained physician, she practiced medicine in the United Kingdom and worked as a management consultant for the pharmaceutical industry. She currently teaches executives, leaders, and students in healthcare and business. Dr. Sah is a sought-after international speaker and consultant, advisor to government agencies, and former Commissioner of the National Commission on Forensic Science. Her multidisciplinary research and analyses have been widely published in leading academic journals and media entities including The New York Times, Los Angeles Times, Harvard Business Review, and Scientific American.About Lainie:Lainie Rowell is a bestselling author, award-winning educator, and TEDx speaker. She is dedicated to human flourishing, focusing on community building, emotional intelligence, and honoring what makes each of us unique and dynamic through learner-driven design. She earned her degree in psychology and went on to earn both a post-graduate credential and a master's degree in education. An international keynote speaker, Lainie has presented in 41 states as well as in dozens of countries across 4 continents. As a consultant, Lainie's client list ranges from Fortune 100 companies like Apple and Google to school districts and independent schools. Learn more at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠linktr.ee/lainierowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.Website - ⁠LainieRowell.com⁠Instagram - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn - @LainieRowellTwitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@LainieRowell ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Evolving with Gratitude, the book is available ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠here!⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ And now, Bold Gratitude: The Journal Designed for You and by You is available too!Both Evolving with Gratitude & Bold Gratitude have generous bulk pricing for purchasing 10+ copies delivered to the same location.

While Elon Musk and his "Department of Government Efficiency" are slashing areas of federal spending to combat the current national debt ($36 trillion) and the current fiscal year's deficit ($711 billion), we remember going through something similar back in 2010: Simpson-Bowles, known as "The National Commission on Fiscal Responsibility and Reform." There were 12 members of Congress and 6 private citizens on the commission. In the end, they failed to get the required super-majority vote to advance their recommendations to Congress. Michael today speaks with Congresswoman Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), who sat on the committee, and voted against the commission's recommendations 15 years ago. Then, hear from the audience on the current fiscal state of the United States. Original air date 7 February 2025.

#574: What would you do if someone in authority told you to do something that felt wrong? Most of us like to think we'd speak up, push back, stand our ground. But research tells a very different story. In fact, when Yale researchers conducted a famous experiment in the 1960s, they found that 65% of people would administer what they believed to be deadly electric shocks to another human being... simply because someone in a lab coat told them to. Today's guest has spent over 15 years studying why humans comply with authority - even when every fiber of our being is screaming that we shouldn't. And when it comes to our money, this tendency to comply with authority figures - from financial advisors to real estate agents to car salespeople - can cost us dearly. Dr. Sunita Sah began her career as a physician in the UK's National Health Service. During one particularly exhausting period as a junior doctor, she agreed to meet with a financial advisor who had contacted her at work. That meeting sparked questions that would shape the rest of her career: Why did she feel pressured to trust this advisor, even after learning he had a conflict of interest? Today, she's a tenured professor at Cornell University, where her groundbreaking research on compliance and influence has been featured in The New York Times and Scientific American. She's advised government agencies, served on the National Commission on Forensic Science, and helps leaders understand the psychology behind why we say "yes" when we really want to say "no." Whether you're meeting with a financial advisor, negotiating the price of a home, or discussing rates with a contractor, understanding the psychology of compliance could save you thousands of dollars - and help you make better financial decisions. Today's conversation isn't just about psychology - it's about protecting your wealth by learning when and how to say "no." Resources Mentioned in the Episode: - Website: sunitasah.com - Newsletter: Defiant by Design on Substack - Connect with Dr. Sah on LinkedIn - Follow Dr. Sah on Instagram About Dr. Sunita Sah Dr. Sunita Sah is a tenured professor at Cornell University specializing in organizational psychology. Her research focuses on how and why people comply with authority, even against their better judgment. A former physician in the UK's National Health Service, Dr. Sah brings a unique perspective to understanding human behavior and decision-making. Her work has been featured in leading publications including The New York Times and Scientific American, and she has served as a Commissioner on the National Commission on Forensic Science. Timestamps: Note: Timestamps will vary on individual listening devices based on dynamic advertising run times. The provided timestamps are approximate and may be several minutes off due to changing ad lengths. 0:00 Intro 4:00 Most people follow authority against their own judgment 7:01 Dr. Sah meets a pushy financial advisor as a young doctor 9:55 Why conflict-of-interest disclosures backfire 12:16 "Insinuation anxiety" makes us cave under pressure 14:13 The "sales pitch effect" creates unwanted obligation 17:29 Growing up conditioned to comply as a South Asian daughter 20:34 Career paths: following passion vs family expectations 27:29 The Milgram experiments reveal our tendency to obey 35:28 Using "quiet defiance" to resist pressure 42:20 Why managers misunderstand employee silence 46:43 Five elements that separate consent from compliance 53:03 Building defiance through small daily practices 58:13 The power of the pause in decision-making 1:02:54 Five stages to recognize and act on resistance 1:18:22 How to develop your personal style of defiance For more information, visit the show notes at https://affordanything.com/episode574 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week Clint speaks with Casey Payne.  Casey was born and raised in Minden, LA and has lived in Shreveport since 2004. She enjoys spending time with my husband, Kevin, daughters Sadie and Chandler, and stepson Thatcher. Casey attended LA Tech University and received a bachelor's degree in Biological Sciences with a minor in Chemistry after Tech she attended LSUHSC in Shreveport, LA and received a bachelor's degree in Physician Assistant studies in 2006.  She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA). Casey has practiced primary care medicine in Shreveport for 18 years and has a passion for educating patients regarding their health diagnoses. She feels it is important to consider their input as we formulate plans to care for their mind, body, and spirit. In 2020, she learned more about the root causes of illnesses that so many people young and old face today. During that time she enrolled in the Institute for Functional Medicine certification program and has incorporated functional medicine into my practice. She has seen significant shifts in health and well being for patients.  Casey has passed the certification exam and will submit her case study for certification in July 2025. Dr. Elizabeth Hudnall, who is also pursuing IFMCP certification, and Casey are proud to provide an integrative healthcare approach to our patients at our clinic - Integrative Partners.  Website: www.integrativepartners318.com

John Bridgeland, Executive Chair & CEO of More Perfect & former Director of the White House Domestic Policy Council & National Service Czar, joins Kevin Frazier, Senior Research Fellow in the Constitutional Studies Program at the University of Texas at Austin and a Tarbell Fellow at Lawfare, to examine America's general preparedness for a large-scale conflict and its culture of service (or lack thereof). The two also discuss ongoing efforts to reform and expand military, national, and public service opportunities.National Commission on Military, National, and Public Service Report: https://docs.house.gov/meetings/AS/AS00/20210519/112680/HHRG-117-AS00-Wstate-HeckJ-20210519-SD001.pdfTo receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Americans have lost faith in the expert class, and in some cases, for good reason. So-called “experts” didn't just destroy livelihoods during the COVID pandemic or make China rich through normalized trade relations, they also looked down upon and antagonized the American people in the process. What role will experts play in the second Trump administration? And how can the expert class begin to regain the trust of the American people? Robert Doar is the president of the American Enterprise Institute. While at AEI, Mr. Doar has served as a co-chair of the National Commission on Hunger and as a lead member of the AEI-Brookings Working Group on Poverty and Opportunity. He first joined AEI in 2014 to lead the Institute's opportunity and mobility studies program after serving for more than 20 years in leadership positions in the social service programs of New York State and New York City. He is the host of the podcast One on One with Robert Doar. Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.

In Episode 178, Al Woodworth, Senior Editor and Manager at Amazon Books Editorial, goes behind the scenes of Amazon's editorial division, including the start-to-finish process of building the “Best Books” lists, what “best” might mean, and what helps a book make the list. Plus, Al shares some of her book recommendations!  This post contains affiliate links through which I make a small commission when you make a purchase (at no cost to you!). CLICK HERE for the full episode Show Notes on the blog. Highlights How Al fits reading into her busy weekly schedule The start to finish process of building the Amazon “Best of” lists How Amazon balances genre diversity in their “Best of” lists What “best” means to Amazon's editorial team Publication date criteria for the Best Books of the Month and Year lists How the team discusses, votes, and makes decisions for the lists Whether sales numbers influence the year-end list How Amazon's editorial team handles publisher influence What 2024 looks like so far for Al and the editorial team Al's Book Recommendations [38:26] Two OLD Books She Loves Horse by Geraldine Brooks | Amazon | Bookshop.org [38:39] Empire of Pain by Patrick Radden Keefe | Amazon | Bookshop.org  [40:20] Other Books Mentioned Say Nothing by Patrick Radden Keefe [41:32]  Two NEW Books She Loves James by Percival Everett | Amazon | Bookshop.org [42:05] There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [44:18] One Book She DIDN'T Love Fates and Furies by Lauren Groff | Amazon | Bookshop.org [46:21] One NEW RELEASE She's Excited About The City and Its Uncertain Walls by Haruki Murakami (Nov 19) | Amazon | Bookshop.org [48:54] Other Books Mentioned: 1Q84 by Haruki Murakami [51:09] Last 5-Star Book Al Read There Are Rivers in the Sky by Elif Shafak | Amazon | Bookshop.org [52:05] Other Books Mentioned: John Lewis: A Life by David Greenberg (Oct 8) [52:26] Books From Our Discussion All the Worst Humans by Phil Elwood [9:25] The Wedding People by Alison Espach [14:54] Fifty Words for Rain by Asha Lemmie [18:05] All the Broken Places by John Boyne [18:11] All the Colors of the Dark by Chris Whitaker [19:38] James by Percival Everett [21:40] Educated by Tara Westover [22:07] Demon Copperhead by Barbara Kingsolver [24:09] Spare by Prince Harry [25:25] The Testaments by Margaret Atwood [31:13]  The Handmaid's Tale by Margaret Atwood [31:25] The 9/11 Commission Report by National Commission on Terrorist Attacks [31:34] About Al Woodworth More about Amazon Book Review Website | Instagram | X | Facebook Al Woodworth is a Senior Editor on the Amazon Books Editorial team and has spent more than ten years in the book industry, championing authors and their work. She's never without a book or four in her bag and is happiest reading memoirs and literary fiction, especially sprawling stories that cross generations and countries. She lives in Brooklyn.