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20260629 Tuesday Topics: The Future of the ACB National Convention This episode of Tuesday Topics explores what the ACB convention could be like in 5 years. Topics discussed includes: Will it be totally remote? Will it be shorter or longer? Will special interest affiliates operate differently? Will we hold elections in a different way? Will our business be done before or after the convention rather than during it? What about resolutions and amendments to the Constitution? Are tours important? Are there specific things that should be a part of our programs? Are there elements that should not be a part of our program? Should the convention be shorter or longer? Should we have a banquet? Should we hold job fairs? What about break-out sessions? Are there ways to encourage more of our members to vote? Find out more at https://acb-tuesday-topics.pinecast.co

When we manage our earthly goods poorly, we're not only wasting our possessions. We're robbing God Himself. From his sermon series in the gospel of Luke, today R.C. Sproul calls us to be responsible and generous with the resources that the Lord has given us. Receive R.C. Sproul's ebook commentary on the gospel of Luke with your donation: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/    Save 35% on your registration to Ligonier's 2027 National Conference in Orlando. The early-bird rate ends soon. https://www.ligonier.org/2027 Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The Secular Humanists of Western Lake Erie hosted a speech by Fish Stark, executive director of the American Humanist Association on September 13, 2026 in Toledo. This episode includes his remarks as recorded on that day.Stark discusses what humanism means as a positive identity rooted in science, compassion, human potential, and human responsibility. He describes humanists as people committed to civil liberties, human dignity, and the idea that public institutions should serve everyone equally. He then explains Christian nationalism as an extreme right-wing movement that seeks to use government to impose a conservative religious framework. Stark describes legal and legislative efforts by the AHA and its allies to oppose these trends. Next are a couple of clips from the AHA's National Conference held online on September 19th. Jordan Klepper's acceptance speech for Humanist of the Year reflects on uncertainty, certainty in politics, and the role of kindness. He talks about humanism as a commitment to reason and intentional compassion rather than automatic tradition.Rachel Deitch outlines the policy work of the Center for Free Thought Equality, including opposition to voucher expansion, chaplain replacement bills in public schools, and release-time religious instruction. She also describes support for a student bill of rights for secular public education and plans to expand state-level advocacy.Full Show Notes & Links UsedSubscribe to our free newsletterCheck out our merch

Paul Grimmond leads a workshop on the theology and practice of pastoral transformation.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/theology-and-practice-of-pastoral-transformation-national-conference-2026/

Tim Dyer leads a workshop on conflict and the team.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/conflict-and-the-team-national-conference-2026/

Scott Curtis, Peter Bradbury, Stephen Gibbins and Matt Evans lead a workshop on small groups and transformation.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/small-groups-and-transformation-national-conference-2026/

Al James leads a workshop on helping leaders disciple kids and youth through all of life's seasons.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/helping-leaders-disciple-kids-and-youth-through-lifes-seasons-national-conference-2026/

Paul Young, Dave Jensen and Andrew Heard speak in Plenary 2 on growth and change in the mature church.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/growth-and-change-the-mature-church-national-conference-2026/

Derek Hanna leads a workshop on pathways and roadmaps to multiplication.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/pathways-and-roadmaps-to-multiplication-national-conference-2026/

Andrew Robson and Shayne Evans lead a workshop on how place can help grow ministry and connection.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/placemaking-for-churches-national-conference-2026/

Greg Lee and the Hunter Bible Church team—Dave Robertson, Sam Hilton, Scott Curtis, Andrew Horsfield, Dan Kirk and Dave Moore—explore how the different parts of a church ecosystem work together for growth and change, including mission, newcomers, community, kids and youth, Sundays and operations.Part 1 of Plenary 3, recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/crafting-an-ecosystem-for-growth-and-change-part-1-national-conference-2026/

Andrew Heard, Chris Rooleht and James McCleary continue Plenary 3 by looking at pathway analysis and how churches can identify blockages and areas for growth and change, with contributions from Mike Sams, Cathie Heard and Jo Clark.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/crafting-an-ecosystem-for-growth-and-change-part-2-national-conference-2026/

Murray Capill leads a workshop on preaching and the power of the Spirit.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/preaching-and-the-power-of-the-spirit-national-conference-2026/

Murray Capill, Andrew Heard and Greg Lee speak in Plenary 1 on transformed lives and the fully formed disciple.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/transformed-lives-the-fully-formed-disciple-national-conference-2026/

Dave Robertson and Jess Prins lead the Mission 101 workshop.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/mission-101-national-conference-2026/

Richard Sweatman, Rusdyan Cocks, Gerard O'Brien, Joseph Lim, Matthew Hearne and Jenny Jefferys lead the Deep in the Word 101 workshop.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/deep-in-the-word-101-national-conference-2026/

Toby Neal and Liv Chapman lead a workshop on making every Sunday feel like the gospel we preach.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/deep-and-warm-national-conference-2026/

Tim Clemens and Diana Barnett lead a workshop on building gospel-shaped belonging.Recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/in-community-101-national-conference-2026/

Ben Mansfield, Emma Lee, Emily Moman and Katy Annis lead a workshop on building a mobilising church, recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/serving-building-a-mobilising-church-national-conference-2026/

Bruce Clarke leads a workshop on growing generous churches, recorded at the Reach Australia National Conference, 18–21 May 2026.Watch the video and explore related resources:https://reachaustralia.com.au/growing-generous-churches-national-conference-2026/

If we don't have God at the center of our thinking, our foundation for human dignity collapses. Today, R.C. Sproul teaches that anthropology, the study of mankind, must be rooted in theology, the study of God. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series The Consequences of Ideas on DVD with your donation. You can also download the series and study guide, plus his digital teaching series A Blueprint for Thinking: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download both teaching series and the study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us in Orlando next spring for Ligonier's 2027 National Conference, The Glorious Attributes of God: https://www.ligonier.org/2027   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

The party and its leader Nigel Farage are facing fresh pressures as an undercover investigation into the Reform UK party has led to new criticisms over how it accepts financial donations. Our London Correspondent Sean Whelan has the latest. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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How we think about God will determine how we think about the world and our place in it. Today, R.C. Sproul explains the essential role that theology plays in forming a Christian worldview. Get R.C. Sproul's video teaching series The Consequences of Ideas on DVD with your donation. You can also download the series and study guide, plus his digital teaching series A Blueprint for Thinking: https://gift.renewingyourmind.org/   Live outside the U.S. and Canada? Download both teaching series and the study guide with your donation: https://www.renewingyourmind.org/global Join us in Orlando next spring for Ligonier's 2027 National Conference, The Glorious Attributes of God: https://www.ligonier.org/2027   Meet Today's Teacher:   R.C. Sproul (1939–2017) was founder of Ligonier Ministries, first minister of preaching and teaching at Saint Andrew's Chapel, first president of Reformation Bible College, and executive editor of Tabletalk magazine. Renewing Your Mind is a donor-supported outreach of Ligonier Ministries. Explore all of our podcasts: https://www.ligonier.org/podcasts

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On August 14 - 15, 2026, the International Marian Association held its National Conference at the Lourdes National Grotto, Emmitsburg, Maryland. The following is a synthesis of the keynote presentation by Dr. Mark Miravalle, President of the International Marian Association, entitled "The True Role of Mary in Salvation."

Matt Eckel, Director of Research at NCPERS (the National Conference on Public Employee Retirement Systems), joins Angela Antonelli to share the findings of NCPERS' 15th Annual Public Retirement Systems Study, based on responses from 149 public pension systems representing more than 18 million members. They discuss trends in pension funding, investment strategies, governance and administration, and what's top of mind for plan executives heading into next year. NCPERS is a general supporter of the Center for Retirement Initiatives. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the guests and do not reflect any policy or position of the Center for Retirement Initiatives.

Listen as Renee and Karen recap the summer conference: A Contemplation of Revolution. They chat about what makes this conference so special—the community of old and new friends, the contemplation of ideas together, the culinary delights for body and soul. If you attended and want to listen again, or if you wish you could have come, you can listen to the recordings on the CiRCE website and be refreshed for the start of a new school year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Socially Democratic goes live at the 50th ALP National Conference Fringe in Adelaide for a special panel on one of the Labor Party's most important and least discussed challenges: how do we grow our membership, and how do we keep people once they join?Host Stephen Donnelly is joined by Todd Pinkerton, Director of Campaigns and Strategy at Unions NSW; Bisma Asif, Member for Sandgate in the Queensland Parliament; and Hannah MacLeod, Executive Director SA/NT at the McKell Institute.They cover:

Christina, Terra, Kitty, and Linda recap the 2026 National Conference on Problem Gambling in Nashville, Tennessee. Together, they share their experiences from the conference, reflect on the advocacy side of the gambling harm space, and discuss why people with lived experience must have a meaningful seat at the table alongside professionals, researchers, policymakers, advocates, and industry representatives.The views shared in this episode are our own and do not necessarily reflect those of the organizations we work for, represent, or partner with.We speak only from our own experiences. This podcast is intended to encourage and support your recovery journey, but it is not a replacement for professional care.If you are struggling with your mental health or having thoughts of self-harm, please seek support from a trained professional. In the United States, call or text 988 for immediate crisis supportConnect with Christina Cook and The Broke Girl SocietyChristina Cook is the founder of The Broke Girl Society, a recovery community and platform supporting women impacted by gambling harm.Website: https://thebrokegirlsociety.com/Helpful Resource Guide: ⁠https://bgs-media.com/resources/⁠Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/thebrokegirlsocietyEmail: christina@thebrokegirlsociety.comThe Better Institute: Problem gambling support for Pennsylvania residents.Where people go to get better.https://betterinstitute.com/problem-gambling-help/A free support platform designed to help you better understand your relationship with gambling and support your recovery journey.https://getevive.com/Helping make gambling support accessible to everyone, regardless of income, location, or insurance status.https://www.theevivefoundation.org/Since 2002, Nicasa has helped individuals in Illinois address gambling behaviors through awareness, outreach, and treatment services.https://nicasa.org/Adult Gambling Treatment:https://nicasa.org/program/adult-gambling-treatment/Youth Gambling Treatment:https://nicasa.org/program/youth-gambling-treatment/Financial counseling with professionals who understand the impact gambling can have on your financial health and goals. Available to U.S. residents.https://www.gamfin.org/Connect with a certified gambling therapist through telehealth and attend sessions from the comfort of your home.Since 2002, Nicasa has helped individuals in Illinois address gambling behaviors through awareness, outreach, and treatment services.⁠https://nicasa.org/⁠Adult Gambling Treatment:⁠https://nicasa.org/program/adult-gambling-treatment/⁠Youth Gambling Treatment:⁠https://nicasa.org/program/youth-gambling-treatment/⁠https://bircheshealth.com/brokegirlsocietyFind a gambling certified professional.https://ipggc.org/directory/https://www.gamblersanonymous.org/ga/https://gamblersinrecovery.com/https://recoveryroadonline.com/Betknowmore UK, New Beginningshttps://www.betknowmoreuk.org/support-information/new-beginningsGambleAware and Breakeven, WINGShttps://www.gambleaware.org/tools-and-support/support-in-your-area/service-finder-results/wings-women-in-need-of-gambling-support/GamCare, Women's Pathwayhttps://www.gamcare.org.uk/get-support/womens-pathway/Thrivin' Togetherhttps://www.thrivintogether.org.uk/Extern, Women's Gambling Support Networkhttps://www.extern.org/our-services/problem-gambling/women-s-gambling-support-networkThe Untangle Projecthttps://www.theuntangleprojectaus.net/Gambling Help Online, Peer Support Communityhttps://www.gamblinghelponline.org.au/tools-resources/join-communityResponsible Gambling Council, Help for Canadianshttps://responsiblegambling.org/for-the-public/problem-gambling-help/help-for-canadians/CAMH, Problem Gambling Supporthttps://www.camh.ca/en/health-info/mental-illness-and-addiction-index/problem-gambling

In this episode of Dean's Chat, Drs. Jeffrey Jensen and Johanna Richey welcome Dr. Karen Langone, a longtime leader in podiatric medicine, past president of the American Association for Women Podiatrists, former leader/past president within the American Association of Podiatric Sports Medicine, and active advocate through the New York State Podiatric Medical Association and APMA. Karen shares her journey into professional leadership, explaining how mentors and role models encouraged her to become involved and how years of volunteering ultimately led to opportunities to influence the profession at the state and national levels. She emphasizes the importance of giving back and recognizing that meaningful leadership often begins by simply raising your hand and doing the work.A passionate biomechanics and sports medicine specialist, Karen discusses her fascination with human movement and how that interest has evolved throughout her career. She reflects on the evolution of biomechanics from traditional approaches toward tissue stress theory and emphasizes the value of continually learning from colleagues and sharing the small clinical pearls that can improve patient care. Her clinical interests have expanded beyond sports medicine to include falls prevention, osteopenia, osteoporosis, and helping patients with neurologic conditions such as Parkinson's disease maintain mobility and independence. She highlights the profound role podiatrists can play in preventing falls and preserving function throughout a patient's lifetime.Karen also reflects on her involvement in the development of the Special Olympics Fit Feet program, describing the opportunity to provide biomechanical assessment, gait analysis, and foot care to athletes while helping establish a foundation for a program that continues to benefit patients today. The discussion explores the importance of serving vulnerable populations and the responsibility healthcare professionals have to address unmet needs.The conversation also examines the evolution of women in podiatric leadership. Karen shares her experiences as one of the early women involved in leadership within sports medicine and discusses how mentorship, representation, and strong female role models have helped create greater opportunities for women throughout the profession. She emphasizes that leadership is not about competing with others—excellence is not a zero-sum game—and that professionals can disagree respectfully, learn from different perspectives, and ultimately work together for the greater good.Finally, Karen discusses the changing landscape of podiatric practice and the evolving educational needs of today's DPMs including some highlights of the upcoming National Conference in Nashville Tennessee, including sessions on leadership, employment models, contracts, RVUs, hospital opportunities, and work-life alignment. Her message to students considering podiatry is simple and powerful: podiatrists have the opportunity to build meaningful, long-term relationships with patients while helping them maintain the mobility that allows them to live their lives. This episode is a compelling conversation about leadership, service, biomechanics, mentorship, advocacy, and the many ways podiatrists can make a lasting difference.

What goes into kicking off, planning out, & sustaining a podcast? The Krewe presented their lived experiences in podcasting, along with recommendations & tips for aspiring content creators in the US-Japan space, during a workshop on July 30, 2026 at the NAJAS (National Association of Japan-America Societies) National Conference. This episode is that workshop! ------ About the Krewe ------ The Krewe of Japan Podcast is a weekly episodic podcast sponsored by the Japan Society of New Orleans. Check them out every Friday afternoon around noon CST on Apple, Google, Spotify, Amazon, Stitcher, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Want to share your experiences with the Krewe? Or perhaps you have ideas for episodes, feedback, comments, or questions? Let the Krewe know by e-mail at kreweofjapanpodcast@gmail.com or on social media (Twitter: @kreweofjapan, Instagram: @kreweofjapanpodcast, Facebook: Krewe of Japan Podcast Page, TikTok: @kreweofjapanpodcast, LinkedIn: Krewe of Japan LinkedIn Page, Blue Sky Social: @kreweofjapan.bsky.social, & the Krewe of Japan Youtube Channel). Until next time, enjoy! ------ Support the Krewe! Offer Links for Affiliates ------ Use the referral links below & our promo code from the episode! Support your favorite NFL Team AND podcast! Shop NFLShop to gear up for football season! Zencastr Offer Link - Use my special link to save 30% off your 1st month of any Zencastr paid plan!  ------ Links for NAJAS ------ NAJAS Website NAJAS Conference Website ------ JSNO Upcoming Events ------ JSNO Event Calendar Join JSNO Today!

On The Streets is a podcast by Green Left giving you bite-sized updates about the protest movements and grassroots campaigns across the country. On this episode we discuss protests outside Labor's national conference in Kaurna Yerta/Adelaide, health workers opposing AHPRA's decision to silence criticism of Israel's genocide and solidarity rallies with the Indian youth movement.  Find more upcoming events here. We acknowledge that this video was produced on stolen Aboriginal land. We express solidarity with ongoing struggles for justice for First Nations people and pay our respects to Elders past and present. If you like our work, become a supporter: https://www.greenleft.org.au/support Support Green Left on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/greenleft Green Left online: https://www.greenleft.org.au/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/greenleftonline YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/greenleftonline TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@greenleftonline Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/greenleftonline/ Podbean: https://greenleftonline.podbean.com/ Telegram: https://t.me/greenleftonline Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/greenleftaction  

This Day in Legal History: America's First Representative AssemblyOn July 30, 1619, in a wooden church at Jamestown, twenty-two elected representatives took their seats alongside the governor and his council, and the first representative legislative assembly in what would become the United States came to order. This was the Virginia General Assembly—soon known through its elected chamber as the House of Burgesses—and it marks the beginning of self-government by elected representatives in America.The mechanics were modest and the setting brutal: two burgesses were elected from each of the colony's eleven settlements, and they met in sweltering heat so severe that one burgess died during the six-day session. But the principle was revolutionary. Under instructions from the Virginia Company, Governor George Yeardley had called forth a body in which colonists—not just a distant crown or company—would have a hand in making the laws that governed them. It became the oldest continuous law-making body in the New World, and it planted an idea that would grow over the next century and a half into a full-blown theory of government by consent.The significance of July 30, 1619 is that so much of American constitutional order traces back to this cramped, miserable first session. The House of Burgesses trained generations of colonial leaders in the practice of legislative self-government; it was the venue where figures like Patrick Henry and Thomas Jefferson cut their political teeth; and its example fed directly into the revolutionary conviction that legitimate power flows from the consent of the governed and is exercised through elected representatives. It's a fitting anniversary for a day when one of our stories turns on that very principle—the Senate's constitutional duty to advise and consent on who leads the Justice Department.President Trump and the Justice Department have asked the Supreme Court to throw out the $83 million defamation verdict that writer E. Jean Carroll won against him, arguing that he can't be sued for statements he made while he was president. Some quick context: a Manhattan jury awarded Carroll roughly $83 million in early 2024 over defamatory comments Trump made in 2019 denying her sexual-assault allegation. This is now Trump's second trip to the Supreme Court in the Carroll saga—recall that back in June the justices declined to hear his appeal of a separate $5 million verdict, which we covered here. The new appeal leans heavily on the Court's 2024 presidential-immunity decision, which gave presidents broad immunity for official acts. Trump's lawyers argue that because he made the disputed statements in 2019 while in office, that immunity should shield him, and they accuse the appeals court of “procedural contortions” to avoid the question. The significance is about how far the 2024 immunity ruling stretches. That decision arose in the context of criminal prosecution for official acts; here it's being deployed to wipe out a civil defamation judgment for things a sitting president said to reporters. Whether “official act” immunity reaches a president's public denials about a private, decades-old personal matter is a genuinely consequential question—and the fact that the Justice Department has joined Trump's personal civil appeal is itself a notable signal about how the government is deploying its weight. Trump asks Supreme Court to throw out E. Jean Carroll's $83 million verdict | ReutersWashington Post · CNNTodd Blanche's bid to become attorney general has hit a serious snag: the Senate Judiciary Committee scrapped a planned vote after Republican Senator John Cornyn said he is “not prepared to vote yes.” We've tracked Blanche's nomination through his confirmation hearing, and the math has always been tight—with the recent death of Senator Lindsey Graham, committee Republicans have just one vote to spare, so Cornyn alone could sink it. What's notable is the substance of his objection, because it ties together several threads we've followed all month. Cornyn's concerns center on the administration's roughly $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund” and the settlement of Trump's lawsuit against the IRS—the very deal a federal judge voided weeks ago as a collusive arrangement, and which would have handed Trump and his associates protections from tax audits unavailable to ordinary taxpayers. In other words, the sticking point isn't Blanche's résumé; it's the integrity of the tax system and whether the Justice Department has been used to engineer special treatment. The committee said the vote is postponed while it works “to secure sufficient support.” The significance is a real-time illustration of advice and consent functioning as a check—not a rubber stamp. A president's nominee for the nation's top law-enforcement job is stalled because a member of his own party wants answers about a tax settlement that courts have already called unlawful. It's the Senate's constitutional role doing exactly what it's designed to do: forcing accountability before handing over power.Trump's attorney general nominee hits snag as senator withholds support | ReutersNPR · Washington PostAnd finally, a story close to home for anyone in this profession: the debut of the new national bar exam has gone badly wrong. This week marked the first-ever administration of the NextGen Uniform Bar Examination—a major overhaul of how aspiring lawyers are licensed—across ten jurisdictions. And in Washington State, it collapsed. Officials canceled the entire first day of testing after network bandwidth and Wi-Fi problems left hundreds of examinees unable to even access the exam; somewhere between 645 and 700 standard-time test-takers were affected. Missouri saw delayed start times, and a Maryland site had a shorter delay. The National Conference of Bar Examiners, which runs the exam, insists the NextGen platform itself performed as intended and pinned the failures on local network and site infrastructure rather than the software. That's cold comfort to the test-takers. Think about what's actually at stake for them: months of full-time study, bar-prep costs, and in many cases a job offer contingent on passing—all thrown into limbo. Washington is offering a make-up exam on September 1, or the option to transfer to the February 2027 sitting or get a refund, and there are already calls for a class action and even for “diploma privilege”—admitting these graduates without an exam. The significance is both practical and symbolic. Practically, hundreds of careers are on hold through no fault of the examinees. Symbolically, the gateway to the legal profession—the gatekeeping ritual that's supposed to certify competence—failed a basic test of its own on its most important day, and it's going to intensify the already-heated debate over whether the bar exam, in any form, is the right way to license lawyers.Tech problems, cancellation mar new US bar exam for some test-takers | ReutersBloomberg Law · Above the Law This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Australian Labor politics podcast Socially Democratic goes live at the 50th ALP National Conference in Adelaide.Host Stephen Donnelly is joined by David Feeney and Jessie McCrone for a wide-ranging night of conference trivia, half-year report cards, and hot takes.They cover:

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's appearance at the National Conference of State Legislatures' summit at McCormick Place.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's appearance at the National Conference of State Legislatures' summit at McCormick Place.

WBBM political editor Geoff Buchholz reports on Gov. J.B. Pritzker's appearance at the National Conference of State Legislatures' summit at McCormick Place.

ஆஸ்திரேலியாவின் ஆளும் கட்சியான Labor கட்சியின் தேசிய மாநாடு கடந்த வாரம் அடிலெய்டில் நடைபெற்றது. இந்த மாநாட்டில் நியூ சவுத் வேல்ஸ் மாநிலத்திலிருந்து கலந்துகொண்ட 105 பிரதிநிதிகளில் ஒருவர் The Hills Shire Council கவுன்சிலர் இம்மானுவேல் செல்வராஜ் அவர்கள். இம்மாநாட்டில் எடுக்கப்பட்ட தீர்மானங்கள் குறித்து அவர் விளக்குகிறார். அவரோடு உரையாடுகிறார் றைசெல்.The Labor Party's National Conference was held in Adelaide last week. Among the 105 delegates representing New South Wales was Councillor Immanuel Selvaraj of The Hills Shire Council. In this interview, he explains the key decisions made at the conference and their significance.

Speaking with political editor Tom McIlroy and chief political correspondent Dan Jervis-Bardy at the 50th Labor conference in Adelaide, Peter Malinauskas talks about his own state contest with One Nation and why progressives should avoid speaking down to Pauline Hanson's supporters. And despite the US admitting this week that the production rate of Virginia-class submarines has not increased, the SA premier argues that abandoning Aukus would pose an even greater risk than the controversial agreement's potential problems

Speaking with political editor Tom McIlroy and chief political correspondent Dan Jervis-Bardy at the 50th Labor conference in Adelaide, Peter Malinauskas talks about his own state contest with One Nation and why progressives should not speak down to Pauline Hanson's supporters. And despite the US admitting this week that the production rate of Virginia-class submarines has not increased, the SA premier argues that abandoning Aukus would pose an even greater risk than the controversial agreement's potential problems

How does the Labor Party decide its policies, and who gets a say? As the Labor national conference wraps up, criticism over debate on gas, gambling, Gaza and AUKUS has reignited questions about party unity and internal democracy. Listen now for the full report.

As Labor's national conference continues, critics argue it has allowed little room for dissent, with key issues like gas, gambling and AUKUS largely resolved before being publicly debated on the conference floor. Backbencher Ed Husic is among those calling for more robust debate.

“The better the foundation is, the more opportunities I'm getting to do exactly that.”Welcome back to The Speaker Lab Podcast! This week's episode is another alumni spotlight, and it might be Dan's favorite combination yet: Matthew Sharpe is a licensed therapist — and a stand-up comedian. He put the two together in Standup Therapy Live, where the laughs do the heavy lifting for the mental health lessons. Matt works with high-stress, high-stakes professions — healthcare workers, law enforcement, corrections officers — teaching resilience through humor, complete with a “humor lab” where he makes rooms full of uniformed officers sweat bullets by writing jokes on a 15-minute deadline.But the real story of this episode isn't the comedy — it's the business. Matt just booked out a full week of paid speaking for the first week of October, and every gig in it traces back to a different lesson from The Speaker Lab playbook: cold outreach to people he'd never met, follow-up that turned one law enforcement gig into a repeat booking, and a Department of Corrections client bringing him back to train staff from around their state. He's even had a gig land completely cold — the National Conference of State Legislatures found him through SEO he didn't set up. And then there's the lesson most speakers never learn: Matt genuinely loves the process. The prospecting, the pipeline, even the rejections. Dan also coaches Matt through a proposal that died on price, unpacking budget questions, decision makers, add-on gigs, and the “menu” of offerings that can save a stalled deal.Whether you're still chasing your first paid gig or trying to figure out why your calendar isn't as full as your talent deserves, this conversation is a masterclass in falling in love with the 95% of the work that gets you the 5% on stage.You'll learn:How Matt booked a full week of paid speaking by following the process step by stepThe simple cold email (“quick question — who books your talks?”) that keeps turning into gigsHow follow-up after a gig — the harvest — creates repeat bookingsWhy an inbound gig from SEO is the bonus you earn for doing the workThe mindset shift that separates speakers who burn out from speakers who buildHow to reframe the business side as your foundation, not the tax you pay to performThe 85/15 rule of speaking — and why Dan thinks it's really 95/5How Matt learned to price himself with confidence (and who convinced him to raise his fee)Where a proposal to a doctors' organization stalled — and the budget questions that could have saved itHow add-on gigs and geographic prospecting give you room to get creative with your feeWhy offering a menu — keynote, workshop, reception comedy set — adds value for event plannersAnd much, much more!“Find something new and exciting that makes you laugh every day. It just opens your eyes to new possibilities.”Ready to build a speaking business that books itself — and actually enjoy the work that gets you on stage? Take the free Speaker Business Assessment at thespeakerlab.com/SBA and find out exactly where you are in your speaking journey and what to do next.Episode Resources:Get Your 15 Minute Speaker Business AssessmentMatthew Sharpe's WebsiteCalculate Your Speaking FeeSubscribe on Apple PodcastsSubscribe on SpotifySee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In his speech to the ALP's 50th National Conference in Adelaide, the Prime Minister has attacked the credibility of One Nation and the Federal Opposition.

Boise's Capital City Flute Club is performing a special hometown concert before traveling to Portland to represent the Treasure Valley at the 2026 National Flute Association Conference.

If you love facilitating workshops and trainings, but you know there's something more you want to say, this episode is for you.My guest is Corrin McCloskey, a healthcare executive, speaker, writer, and facilitator who has made the leap from being a fabulous facilitator into a true thought leader. Corrin joined us in Thought Leader Academy in January 2025, and in the year and a half since then, she has spoken at multiple national conferences, published writing in her field, and continued building momentum around her message: healthcare needs more human-centered, connected, and courageous leadership.This conversation is part of our Expert Trap series because Corrin's story is such a powerful example of what happens when you move beyond simply teaching helpful content and start naming what's missing in the conversation.We talk about:How Corrin shifted from facilitating strategic planning and leadership workshops to speaking on bigger stagesWhy thought leadership is less about having all the answers and more about sharing a clear perspectiveThe role of writing in expanding your ideas beyond a single talkHow to keep putting your work out there, even when it doesn't feel perfectWhat Corrin learned from both deeply affirming audience feedback and a painful experience of harassment after a speaking engagementWhy having a support system matters when you're using your voice more publiclyWhat I love about Corrin's journey is that she didn't abandon facilitation. She built on it. She took the skills she already had, added her lived experience and perspective, and stepped into a bigger conversation.That's the real invitation of thought leadership: to stop hiding behind expertise alone and start using your voice for the change you want to see.About Our Guest: Corrin McCloskey is a healthcare executive, executive coach, and national speaker focused on leadership, culture, and change management in healthcare. She serves as Vice President of Heart & Vascular and Oncology Services at Tanner Health, where she leads strategy, growth, and service line development. Passionate about helping leaders build trust and navigate complexity, Corrin frequently speaks on physician leadership, organizational culture, and leading change in healthcare. Over the past year, she has expanded her national speaking presence and contributed thought leadership focused on creating healthier, more sustainable healthcare systems.About Us: The Speaking Your Brand podcast is hosted by Carol Cox. At Speaking Your Brand, we help women entrepreneurs and professionals clarify their brand message and story, create their signature talks, and develop their thought leadership platforms. Our mission is to get more women in positions of influence and power because it's through women's stories, voices, and visibility that we challenge the status quo and change existing systems. Check out our coaching programs at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com. Links:Show notes at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/480/ Corrin's website: https://corrinmccloskey.com/ Watch Corrin deliver her signature talk on our live show: https://www.youtube.com/live/rhDAdGR44-g?si=MulG_sPQ0-MmpLK4 Discover your Speaker Archetype by taking our free quiz at https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/quiz/Enroll in our Thought Leader Academy: https://www.speakingyourbrand.com/academy/ Connect on LinkedIn:Carol Cox = https://www.linkedin.com/in/carolcoxCorrin McCloskey (guest) = https://www.linkedin.com/in/corrinmccloskey/ Related Podcast Episodes:Episode 478: The Expert Trap: Why Great Speakers Don't Become Thought LeadersEpisode 391: Claiming Your Identity as a Speaker and Thought Leader

“Time for an Awakening” with Bro. Elliott & Bro. Richard, Sunday 07/05/2026 at 6:00 PM (EST), the guest was Dr. Emmitt Riley III, the Director of the African and African American Studies Program at The University of the South and the 42nd President of the National Conference of Black Political Scientists. Dr. Riley will examined the history of the Voting Rights Act's dismantling, the key events involved, its impact on Black voting districts nationwide, and strategies for moving our people forward. Always topics that affect Black people locally, nationally, and internationally. Information, insights, and dialogue from a Black Perspective.

The announcement that CiderCon 2027 will be co-located with the Craft Brewers Conference sparked one of the most active online discussions the cider community has seen in years. In this episode of Cider Chat, ACA Board President Christine Walter joins host Ria Windcaller to discuss why the decision was made, the financial realities facing CiderCon, how the conference will operate alongside the Craft Brewers Conference, and what it means for the future of the American Cider Association. The conversation also explores cider's identity, the role of orchard-based producers and commercial brands, the ACA's current leadership structure, and whether this partnership is intended to become a long-term model. Whether you're planning to attend CiderCon 2027 or simply want to better understand the thinking behind one of the cider industry's biggest announcements, this episode offers an in-depth conversation on where things stand today. Time Stamps 00:00 Why CiderCon Is Co-Locating 00:15 Meet Your Host 01:31 CiderCon 2027 Shakes Up Ciderville 03:29 News Out and About Ciderville 04:51 French Cider Tour Update 08:48 Setting Up the Conversation 10:46 The Future of the American Cider Association 12:41 Why the ACA Chose This Partnership 16:25 Survey Results and Other Options 21:25 Protecting Cider's Identity 21:47 How Co-Location Will Work 28:30 Why Now? Lessons From Providence 32:37 Concerns About Beer Culture 34:46 Safety, Inclusion, and Progress 38:15 Headlines, Keynotes, and Programming 40:36 What Cider Can Learn From Beer 43:42 Big Cider, Small Cider 47:43 Messaging, Tours, and Community 51:46 Leadership and Financial Challenges 56:22 National Conference or Regional Future? 1:01:12 A One-Year Experiment? 1:03:56 An Invitation to Show Up 1:07:08 Host Reflection 1:09:21 Until Next Time in Ciderville

In this TGC Classic message recorded at our 2019 National Conference, H. B. Charles preaches on Jesus's conversation with the Samaritan woman, the longest recorded dialogue with Jesus. Charles emphasizes this episode's placement after Jesus's discussion with Nicodemus and how it demonstrates Jesus's mission to reach both the religious and the immoral. Like the Samaritan woman whose transformation caused her to bring many others to Jesus, we should join Jesus in his mission to reach the lost. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.