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In this episode, we're discussing the concerning issue of escaped prisoners in South Africa. Nicholas Gottsal, a member of the National Council of Provinces for the Democratic Alliance, joins us to shed light on the matter. He shares his experience questioning the actual numbers of escapes, which he believes are underreported. Nicholas highlights the need for a biometric system to track prisoners and prevent future escapes. He also touches on the lack of consequence management within the South African Police Services, citing instances of corruption and favoritism. This conversation raises important questions about accountability and the safety of citizens.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

 In this special capstone episode of The Modern Math Teacher Podcast, I'm joined by John SanGiovanni, co-author of Productive Math Struggle, for a reflective conversation on what productive struggle looks like in real classrooms—and how educators can support it intentionally.This episode wraps up our six-part Productive Math Struggle mini-series and is guided by questions shared directly from teachers I've been working with across my district and county. Together, we reflect on the impact of this work, common challenges teachers face, and practical ways to support student thinking, perseverance, and confidence in math.

Disputes over freedom of speech, censorship and the shifting norms of acceptable discourse are part and parcel of modern political debate. Now the debate has come to the Leaving Cert. A review of content of the optional Politics and Society subject is underway, with the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment saying consideration will be given “to potential risks associated with including theories that may be at odds with a human rights approach”. In response, one teacher wrote to Irish Times philosophy columnist Joe Humphreys to voice concern that proposed changes will prevent students from learning about 'difficult' ideas. Joe wrote about it in his latest Unthinkable column and on today's podcast he talks to Hugh about the teaching of politics in school, the leftward skew of 'key thinkers' featured in the curriculum and how the race for CAO points means the exploration of ideas is of secondary importance to second level students. Would you like to receive daily insights into world events delivered to your inbox? Sign up for Denis Staunton's Global Briefing newsletter here: irishtimes.com/newsletters/global-briefing/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome students to your second semester of back to school activities at Spoken Wordplay Podcast. I am your chosen head instructor Ms. Tonya Michelle Wilkerson, speaking from the heart with a motivational message. The month of Febuary is known for the observance of National Black History Month. Students, so insupport of your mental social, emotional and academic support, I am callong for all educational leaders to help increase literacy rates for underrepresented students that's struggling to read and write. Starting Febuary 14th students will listen and repeat positive I Am Affirmations with relaxing meditation music from Season 3 full podcast shows called " Reading Skills" and "Technical Writing Strategies" at Spoken Wordplay Podcast.Educational partners here are several ways to focus on empowerment of National Black Literacy Day on Febuary 14th:Increase students engagement by inviting your students to participate in National African American Read-in Events to encourage reading books with black main characters that's written by black authors at ncte.org/get-involved/african-american-read-in/ Buy books from black-owned bookstores.Contribute books or resources to a local literacy focused organization like National Council of Teachers of EnglishStudents, I would like to share with you 2 out of 5 positive I Am Affirmations to say to oneself in the mirror from Season 4 new podcast episode 13 called " Procrastination Affirmations & Meditation" to help shift students mindset away from fear of failure and anxiety. These positive affirmations will help motivate students to start and finish task with self- confidence. If you like to gain early access to Season 1 through 4 full podcast episodes, subscriber only-bonus and Ad-free episodes then go to Apple Podcast and subscribe to Spoken Wordplay Podcast " Daily I Am Affirmations" Diamond VIP Plan to get a free 7-days trial and then $2.99 per month or get the best deal of $14.99 a year. Students, don't forget to click the subscribe button on my YouTube Channel at YouTube.com/@spokenwordplaypodcast to share, like and post comments. I thank you students and educational partners for your monthly support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jane Dutton speaks Secretary to the National Council of ProvincesAdvocate Modibedi Eric Phindela about parliament's readiness for SONA. The Midday Report with Mandy Wiener is 702 and CapeTalk’s flagship news show, your hour of essential news radio. The show is podcasted every weekday, allowing you to catch up with a 60-minute weekday wrap of the day's main news. It's packed with fast-paced interviews with the day’s newsmakers, as well as those who can make sense of the news and explain what's happening in your world. All the interviews are podcasted for you to catch up and listen to. Thank you for listening to this podcast of The Midday Report Listen live on weekdays between 12:00 and 13:00 (SA Time) to The Midday Report broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj and on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from The Midday Report go to https://buff.ly/BTGmL9H and find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/LcbDdFI Subscribe to the 702 and CapeTalk daily and weekly newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The family policing system considers parents with mental health issues and other disabilities to be an inherent threat to their children. We reject that premise. Because of ableism, the legacy of eugenics, and the violence of poverty, disabled parents face a high risk of separation by the family policing system. In this episode, Dr. Robyn Powell discusses how the child welfare system weaponizes the idea of “predictive neglect” to discriminate against parents with disabilities and further enshrine stigma around mental health. How can we build a future where disabled families are supported through care, community, and trust—not surveillance and punishment? Reclaiming Safety is upEND's exploration of frequently asked questions about family policing abolition. This discussion about disability justice is an accompaniment to the essay Reclaiming Safety for Children of Parents with Disabilities by Charisa Smith. About Our Guest: Dr. Robyn Powell is an Assistant Professor of Law at Stetson University College of Law and a Senior Research Associate at the Lurie Institute for Disability Policy at Brandeis University. Her work focuses on disability law, reproductive justice, family regulation, and constitutional law, with a special emphasis on the rights of disabled parents and the abolition of the family policing system.She is the principal author of the National Council on Disability's landmark report Rocking the Cradle, Ensuring the Rights of Parents with Disabilities and Their Children, and her scholarship—featured in leading law reviews and interdisciplinary journals—examines how law and policy continue to reinforce ableism and the legacy of eugenics.Episode Notes: Support the work of upEND: upendmovement.org/donateEpisode Transcript: upendmovement.org/podcast/episode301/ Read Reclaiming Safety: upendmovement.org/safety Dr. Powell recommends people learn more about disability justice through Sins Invalid and the Disability Visibility Project.Connect with Dr. Powell at Stetson Law.Credits: Hosted by Josie Pickens and Jaison OliverProduced by Sydnie MaresMixed by Imani Crosby

We’re over a month into the new year and one listener wants to know what our predictions are for the nonprofit sector in 2026. Stacey and Andy are happy to oblige! And for long time listeners, one prediction is going to be a huge surprise! Thanks for joining us this week, and please send your questions, comments or guest expert requests to Questions@NonprofitEverything.com. Topics: What do you think 2026 has in store for the nonprofit sector? – skip to this question Mentioned this week: National Council of Nonprofits Tax Law Chart Review us on Apple Podcasts! Review us on Spotify! Review us on Podchaser! Hang out with us on Discord! Ask us a question Sponsor the podcast

Jerry spoke to Paul Favier, principal of Glenflesk National School. A review by the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) recommended that the school lose one of its two SNAs.

COSI and the Ohio History Connection are two local nonprofits experiencing layoffs.These layoffs, combined with eroding federal funding, are contributing to an invisible job crisis in America's nonprofit sector.This hour of All Sides will address the challenges facing nonprofits and what it means for the communities they're serving.Guests:Rick Cohen, chief operating officer of the National Council of NonprofitsMichael Corey, executive director of the Human Service Chamber of Franklin CountyIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation, you can request an alternative format.

COSI and the Ohio History Connection are two local nonprofits experiencing layoffs.These layoffs, combined with eroding federal funding, are contributing to an invisible job crisis in America's nonprofit sector.This hour of All Sides will address the challenges facing nonprofits and what it means for the communities they're serving.Guests:Rick Cohen, chief operating officer of the National Council of NonprofitsMichael Corey, executive director of the Human Service Chamber of Franklin CountyIf you have a disability and would like a transcript or other accommodation, you can request an alternative format.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, February 15th, 2026 (EPISODE- 571) Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A - Sunday, February 15th, 2026 (EPISODE- 571) Readings for Sunday, February 15th, 2026 - Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time. Year A FIRST READING: Sirach 15:16-21 (diff) Psalm 119:1-2, 4-5, 17-18, 33-34. "Happy are they who follow the law of the Lord." SECOND READING: 1 Corinthians 2:6-10 GOSPEL ACCLAMATION (cf. Matthew 11:25). Alleluia, alleluia! Blessed are you, Father, Lord of Heaven and earth. You have revealed to little ones the mysteries of the Kingdom. GOSPEL: Matthew 5:17-37 or 5:20-22a, 27-28, 33-34a, 37 Image Credit- Shutterstock Licensed.Stock Photo ID: 2105703446. Judaic - prophet - faith -church - Talmud law space. Photo Contributor: ArtMari ++++ Yes, God has given us true freedom, but it's also a freedom to live by God's law and to act responsibly, maturely, and always with love. ++ Archive of homilies and reflections: http://homilycatholic.blogspot.com.au To contact Fr. Paul, please email: paulwkelly68@gmail.com To listen to the weekly homily audio podcast, please click this link here: https://soundcloud.com/user-633212303/tracks Further information relating to the audio productions linked to this Blog: "Faith, Hope and Love - Christian worship and reflection" - Led by Rev Paul Kelly Prayers and chants — Roman Missal, 3rd edition, © 2010, The International Commission on English in the Liturgy. (ICEL) Scriptures - New Revised Standard Version: © 1989, and 2009 by the NCC-USA. (National Council of Churches of Christ - USA) "The Psalms" ©1963, 2009, The Grail - Collins Publishers. Prayers of the Faithful - " Together we pray" by Robert Borg. E.J. Dwyer, Publishers, (1993) . (Sydney, Australia). Sung "Mass In Honour of St. Ralph Sherwin" - By Jeffrey M. Ostrowski. The Gloria, Copyright © 2011 ccwatershed.org. - "Faith, Hope and Love" theme hymn - in memory of William John Kelly - Inspired by 1 Corinthians 13:1-13. Music by Paul W. Kelly. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. "Quiet Time." Instrumental Reflection music. Written by Paul W Kelly, 1988, 2007. & This arrangement: Stefan Kelk, 2020. - "Today I Arise" - For Trisha J Kelly. Original words and music by Paul W. Kelly. Inspired by St Patrick's Prayer. Arranged and sung, with additional lyrics by Stefan Kelk. 2019. Sound Engineering and editing - P.W. Kelly. Microphones: - Shure MV5 Digital Condenser (USB) Editing equipment: NCH software - MixPad Multitrack Studio Recording Software NCH – WavePad Audio Editing Software. Masters Edition v 12.44 Sound Processing: iZotope RX 6 Audio Editor [Production - KER - 2026] May God bless and keep you. +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

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Join the team with Alan Tamblyn from the National Council of Metal Detecting who will be updating us on the work the NCMD have been doing this year. Also announcing the top winners of the FREE £10,000 members draw...!Sponsored by Metal Detecting NewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-big-detecting-show--3690873/support.

We're joined by Steve Ray, Catholic Convert and pilgrimage leader, talks about the Church's devotion of the month for February which is the Holy Family and the Boyhood of Jesus. Michael Acaldo, CEO of the National Council of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul updates us. Sylvia Dorham, author, talks about her latest children's book called "The Monks Stand Guard".

Send us a textA large National Council of Teachers of English teacher survey reported by Education Week lists Romeo and Juliet, Macbeth, and Hamlet among the most frequently assigned texts in U.S. And Folger Shakespeare Library notes its edition sales (a good “what schools buy” proxy) had Romeo and Juliet first, followed by Hamlet, Macbeth, then A Midsummer Night's Dream, Othello, and Julius Caesar.But before I start talking about British school subject matter, I better describe one certificate and one assessment of skills that are more or less standard in the United Kingdom.First, there is the GCSE or General Certificate of Secondary Education.It's the main set of school qualifications students typically take in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland, usually at age 15–16 (Year 11). Students take several subjects (like English, Math, Sciences, History, etc.), and the results are used for next steps such as A-levels or vocational courses.And then there is the AQA -  which stands for Assessment and Qualifications Alliance an exam board in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland that creates the syllabuses, sets the exams, and award qualifications for subjects such as English, History, Sciences, etc.).Now back to the Shakespearean plays most frequently studied in the United Kingdom.Most-studied in UK secondary schools - In the UK, the gravitational center is Macbeth—especially at GCSE level. A UK secondary teaching survey reports Macbeth as the most popular overall, and one study cited within the literature reports ~65% teaching it for GCSE (with Romeo and Juliet next).Exam boards also list Macbeth, Romeo and Juliet, The Tempest, The Merchant of Venice, Much Ado About Nothing, Julius Caesar and Twelfth Night.  12th night is sometimes add it to the list.So before I start going into some of the modern productions of Shakespeare's plays, I thought it might be more fun, as well as instructional, to go back and look at the originals.But first I'm going to give you what I hope is a simple timeline - about a minute - that roughly puts Romeo and Juliet into perspective date wise.Early 1590s: early blood-and-thunder tragedy + first big history hits (think Henry VI plays, Richard III).1594–1596: lively early comedies and experiments as his voice sharpens (e.g., Love's Labour's Lost, A Midsummer Night's Dream).c. 1594–1596: Romeo and Juliet (mid-1590s), one of his early breakthrough tragedies.1595–1596: Richard II (another key mid-1590s work).1596–1597: The Merchant of Venice (often placed around this period).1598–1599: Much Ado About Nothing (late-1590s “mature comedy”).1599–1600: Julius Caesar (turn-of-the-century political tragedy).1599–1601: Hamlet (written around this window; many place it at 1601).Early 1600s: the “big tragedy” period ramps up (including Macbeth, usually dated after James's 1603 accession).1610–1611: late “romance/magic” phase, including The Tempest and The Winter's Tale.1613: very late career work like Henry VIII.Support the showThank you for experiencing Celebrate Creativity.

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, we welcome Wisconsin Congressman Tom Tiffany, who shares his insights on the recent fiscal developments in Washington, D.C. After nearly six years, all 12 appropriations bills have been passed, marking a significant step towards fiscal responsibility. Congressman Tiffany discusses the implications of this achievement and how it might signal a long-term trend towards better financial management in the federal budget.We also delve into the controversial actions of Special Counsel Jack Smith, examining his history and approach to prosecuting cases, particularly those involving former President Trump. Congressman Tiffany highlights Smith's past controversies, including his connections to the IRS during the Obama administration and his track record in high-profile cases that have raised questions about his integrity as a prosecutor.As the discussion unfolds, we explore the ongoing investigations into the events surrounding January 6th, with Tiffany emphasizing the need for transparency and accountability in the justice system. He raises concerns about the use of anti-Trump informants by the FBI and draws parallels to past issues surrounding the Russia collusion narrative, underscoring the importance of exposing the depth of corruption in Washington.Shifting gears, Congressman Tiffany shares his vision for Wisconsin as he campaigns for governor. He outlines his plans to combat high taxes, excessive regulations, and a failing education system, aiming to ensure that Wisconsin remains a beacon of prosperity rather than following the path of its neighbor, Minnesota. Tiffany emphasizes the need for a 'red tape reset' and a focus on traditional energy sources to revitalize the state's economy.Next, we hear from Brent Sadler from the Heritage Foundation. Sadler discusses the historical context of U.S. interests in Greenland, emphasizing its critical role in missile defense and the changing geopolitical landscape, particularly in light of increased Chinese presence on the island. The conversation shifts to the contrasting approaches of Western leaders at the Davos Summit, highlighting the ideological divide between President Trump's strength-based diplomacy and the appeasement strategies of other nations.We also explore the ramifications of Canadian Prime Minister Carney's recent actions regarding international relations, particularly his overtures towards China, and the potential consequences for Canadian security interests. Sadler reflects on the likelihood of a shift in Canadian policy under pressure from domestic and international realities.As tensions rise with Iran, Sadler analyzes the message sent by the U.S. military's strategic positioning and the importance of supporting the Iranian people amid ongoing protests against their regime. The discussion includes the potential for U.S. military action and the necessity of building a coalition to address the threats posed by Iran.Finally, we turn our attention to the escalating situation in Iran amidst ongoing protests and a government crackdown. Dr. Ali Safavi, a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, joins us to provide critical insights into the current state of unrest and the resilience of the Iranian people. He discusses the implications of the recent protests, emphasizing that while the regime's brutality may have momentarily slowed the uprising, the momentum for change remains strong and irreversible.Dr. Safavi details the fierce clashes occurring between rebellious youth and the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), highlighting the courage and determination of the Iranian people as they confront oppressive forces. He draws parallels to historical protests, asserting that the will of the Iranian people will ultimately prevail against the regime's attempts to suppress dissent.We explore the role of the United States in this pivotal moment, with Dr. Safavi outlining potential strategies for the U.S. to support the Iranian resistance. He argues for a clear statement recognizing the rights of the Iranian people to overthrow their regime and the necessity of cutting off the regime's lifelines, particularly its oil revenues. The conversation also delves into the importance of holding Iranian leaders accountable for their actions and the need for international support of the Iranian people's struggle for freedom.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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On this episode of VIE Speaks: Conversations with Heart & Soul podcast, host Lisa Marie Burwell, VIE's CEO/editor-in-chief, sat down with Founder of Chancey Design, Walt Chancey & Partner of Chancey Architecture, Cameron Hughes.It's a candid conversation about craft, vision, and building timeless spaces across the state of Florida and beyond. From business roots in Tampa, to iconic and magazine cover worthy projects in Alys Beach, Walt shares what it's like designing in places where architecture, lifestyle, and legacy intersect. We gain insight into how he began his career, how he met his wife and co-founder Sandra Chancey, and the plans they have to expand further, attempting to “bring the south, north.”Cameron, who has been with the company since graduating college, shares his love for the panhandle at a young age, and is a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. He heads the Alys Beach office where he specializes in single-family design, contributing to internationally recognized traditional neighborhood developments such as Rosemary Beach, Watercolor, Watersound, and Alys Beach.Check out more from Chancey Design and Architecture here: chanceydesign.comLET'S CONNECT:Instagram: @viespeaks // @viemagazine // @viebookclubYouTube: ( @VIEtelevision | WATCH VIE Speaks)Website: viemagazine.comFor sponsorship inquiries, please contact lisa@viemagazine.com.

American Lit has the potential to be an engaging, broadening, fascinating course. We're in what I consider an in-between era, where many schools are still providing the historical American lit canon to teachers, while other schools or independent teachers going around the system have moved into teaching a broader swirl of America's diverse stories. The American Lit curriculum I was handed twenty years ago was 98% written by dead white men. Since then, I've learned about the impact on our students when they can (and can't) see themselves in the books they read. When they can and can't see their identities. Their communities. Their problems. Their hopes. I learned from Dr. Rudine Sims Bishop's call for books in which students can see themselves and learn to understand others in her appeal to our collective humanity in her landmark essay, "Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors."  I learned from Felicia Rose Chavez, author of The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop, who shared her personal experience as a young reader: "It's startling as a young person of color to stare down the spines of literacy and note the neat annihilation of most of the world" (29).  I learned from Dr. Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica and Dr. Allison Briceño, co-authors of Conscious Classrooms, that using culturally relevant texts can improve student outcomes by helping improve their comprehension, motivation & engagement.  I learned more about pairing contemporary texts to the canon from the #distrupttexts movement, about "completing" the canon from Chavez, and about layering multicultural, multimodal texts from Dr. Gholdy Muhammad's Cultivating Genius.   For me, it feels so clear. And yet I still see so many curriculums either still cleaving to the classics for the most part or abandoning books altogether in favor of textbooks and " short selections." So today I want to offer my American Lit dream. If I had an unlimited budget, and didn't have to worry about book challenges, this is an outline of the American Lit curriculum I would love to teach today. If you're an American Lit teacher, I hope you find an idea for a new unit or two or five that you'd be excited to try out. If you don't teach American Lit, I think you'll still get a lot of ideas about curriculum possibilities in terms of structure and balance from this episode, which you could remix with any authors you choose. Go Further:  Explore alllll the Episodes of The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast. Launch your choice reading program with all my favorite tools and recs, and grab the free toolkit. Join our community, Creative High School English, on Facebook. Come hang out on Instagram.  Enjoying the podcast? Please consider sharing it with a friend, snagging a screenshot to share on the 'gram, or tapping those ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ to help others discover the show. Thank you!  Sources: Chavez, Felicia. The Anti-Racist Writing Workshop. Haymarket Books, 2021. Bishop, Rudine Sims. "Mirrors, Windows, and Sliding Glass Doors." Perspectives: Choosing and Using Books for the Classroom. Vo. 6, No. 3, Summer 1990. https://scenicregional.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/Mirrors-Windows-and-Sliding-Glass-Doors.pdf Accessed November 2, 2025. Graham, S., MacArthur, C., & Hebert, M. (Eds). Best Practices in Writing Instruction. The Guilford Press, 2019. Hillocks Jr., G. Narrative Writing: Learning a New  Model for Teaching. Heinemann, 2007. Kittle, Penny. Micro Mentor Texts. Scholastic Professional, 2022. Muhammad, Gholdy. Cultivating Genius. Scholastic, 2020. Potash, Betsy. "Students Need Diverse Texts and Choice, with Dr. Claudia Rodriguez-Mojica and Dr. Allison Briceño." The Spark Creativity Teacher Podcast, Episode 204. Resolution on Grammar Exercises to Teach Speaking and Writing. NCTE online: National Council of Teachers of English Position Statements: https://ncte.org/statement/grammarexercises/, Accessed January 2026. Schoenborn, Andy and Troy Hicks. Creating Confident Writers. W.W. Norton, 2020. Zemelman, Steven, Harvey Daniels and Arthur Hyde. Best Practice. Heinemann, 2005.   

S9 E9 — Our culture feels like a battlefield, but perspectives and actions change when we see it as a garden we've forgotten how to tend. Artist and author Makoto Fujimura shares with Amy Julia Becker how art, wonder, and imagination can restore our capacity to love, hope, and tend culture with care. Together they explore his book Art Is: A Journey into the Light, slow art, spiritual imagination, and a gentler way to live faithfully in a fractured world.00:00 Introduction to Makoto Fujimura and the Process of Art07:08 Stewardship Responsibility for Imagination and Creativity13:34 The Importance of Slow Art and Observation19:19 Engaging with Darkness in Art22:15 The Role of Artists within the Darkness of Society29:07 Giving Away Beauty: The Heart of Art34:07 Imagination, Faith, and Love42:58 Culture Care: Changing the Metaphor__MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:Art Is: A Journey into the Light, Art and Faith: A Theology of Making, and Culture Care: Reconnecting with Beauty for Our Common Life by Makoto FujimuraEmbers InternationalAmy Julia's episode with Justin Giboney: “How the Civil Rights Generation Can Lead Us Out of the Culture War” with Justin Giboney Amy Julia's Take the Next Step podcast - new episodes beginning February 4, 2026_WATCH this conversation on YouTube: Amy Julia Becker on YouTubeSUBSCRIBE to Amy Julia's Substack: amyjuliabecker.substack.comJOIN the conversation on Instagram: @amyjuliabeckerLISTEN to more episodes: amyjuliabecker.com/shows/_ABOUT OUR GUEST:Makoto Fujimura is a leading contemporary artist whose process driven, refractive “slow art” has been described by David Brooks of New York Times as “a small rebellion against the quickening of time”. In addition to his work as an artist, Mako is an author whose latest work is entitled Art Is: A Journey into the Light. From 2003 to 2009, he served as a Presidential appointee to the National Council on the Arts. He is a celebrated speaker and advocate for the arts and has received five Honorary Doctor of Arts degrees.https://makotofujimura.com/https://www.instagram.com/iamfujimura/___We want to hear your thoughts. Send us a text!Connect with me: Instagram Facebook YouTube Website Thanks for listening!

The light will win is the theme of today's National Day of Mourning to honour the victims of the Bondi terrorist attack. In this edition of The Conversation Hour we meet an artist for whom the theme has special resonance. Joel Adler is the artist behind a behind a sculptural Hanukkiah titled 'Sunnukiah' being used as a temporary memorial at Bondi and he joined the program to discuss the meaning and significance of the piece. We are also joined later in the program by Lynda Ben-Menashe, president of the National Council of Jewish Women Australia who shared her reflections on the day and the notion of mitzvah.Also in this edition we talk why Gen X might need a rebrand, hear what it is to fly The Roulettes and get all the latest from the tennis.

In this episode of NP Pulse: The Voice of the Nurse Practitioner®️, Drs. Eric Lenze and Megan Morgenthaler will discuss evidence-based treatments for older adults living with treatment-resistant depression using the findings from the Antidepressant Augmentation versus Switch in Treatment-Resistant Geriatric Depression study. Treatment-resistant depression is a form of major depressive disorder that has not responded to at least two antidepressant treatments. Upon successful completion of this podcast, you will be able to: Define treatment-resistant depression in older adults. Describe how to use medication augmentation/switching for treatment-resistant depression. Explain one approach to deprescribing medications for older adults. This episode was developed as part of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners'® (AANP) Clinical Effectiveness Research Initiative, which is funded by a Eugene Washington Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute Engagement Award (EADI #35224).  A participation code will be provided at the END of the podcast — make sure to write this code down. Once you have listened to the podcast and have the participation code, return to this activity in the AANP CE Center and follow these steps: Register for this activity. Click on the "Next Steps" button. Enter the participation code that was provided. Complete the activity evaluation. This will award your continuing education (CE) credit and certificate of completion. 0.75 CE, 10 RX, will be available through Dec. 31, 2027. Please see below for links to resources that the speakers mentioned in the episode. Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA): Treatment Services Locator for finding local mental health providers and 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline with 24/7 support. National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI): Education material on depression and treatment as well as local and virtual support groups for patients and families. Depression and Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA): In-person and virtual peer-led support groups fostering connection and encouragement. DBSA also has information on wellness tools and community resources. National Coalition on Mental Health and Aging (NCMHA): Provide access to depression screening tools and caregiver guides. National Council on Aging (NCOA): Offers senior-friendly mental health education and coping strategies.

  We are experiencing an increasingly rapid erosion of civil and human rights in America. People with disabilities are one improbable yet frontline target. Their decades-long campaign to win protections in housing, employment and healthcare is now facing a shocking reversal of hard-won legal rights. As Theo Braddy executive director of the National Council on Independent Living (NCIL) says on this episode of Power Station, discrimination against and the oppression of people with disabilities is largely invisible in our society until it happens to us. And because we are all aging into disability, we face a steep learning curve and a responsibility to become advocates for ourselves and others. That is the ethos that guides Theo's leadership of the NCIL, the longest running disability-led association in the nation. Its membership is comprised of some 660 centers across the county that empower people with disabilities to thrive in their communities and Statewide Independent Living Councils that are mandated to create independent living plans. This powerful movement now faces Executive Orders that call for mass institutionalization into nursing homes and the US Department of Justice's failure to enforce the Americans with Disability Act. Theo Braddy has a different plan. Hear him!

​​Join our champion program: mark@themomentumcompany.comAttend a Thriving Leader event: https://thriving-leader-2026.lovable.app/Instagram: @the.momentum.companyLinkedIn: /momentum-companyIn this episode of The Intentional Agribusiness Leader, Mark sits down with Duane Simpson, CEO of the National Council of Farmer Cooperatives, for a wide-ranging and timely conversation on leadership, policy, and navigating uncertainty in agribusiness.Duane brings a rare perspective — blending decades of experience in government, global agribusiness, and cooperative leadership — to help leaders understand what's really happening behind the headlines in Washington, how policy decisions impact the farmer balance sheet, and why intentional leadership matters more now than ever.This episode isn't about politics for politics' sake. It's about clarity, resilience, and leading people well in a season of volatility.Key TakeawaysIntentional leadership is about designing moments, not just delivering messagesDuane defines intentionality as thinking deeply about what people should feel, know, and do after a leadership moment — whether that's a major announcement, a transition, or a difficult conversation. Leaders who ignore the emotional component leave impact on the table.The farmer balance sheet is under real pressureAcross agriculture, farmers are navigating rising costs, tight margins, and uncertainty. Duane explains that NCFC's work centers on two levers: lowering input costs and expanding markets — both critical to long-term farm viability.Policy details matter more than headlinesFrom tariffs to labor to the updated dietary guidelines, Duane breaks down how seemingly distant policy decisions directly affect domestic demand, production costs, and competitiveness for U.S. farmers. The nuance matters — and leaders need to understand it.Ag labor is one of the most pressing cost challengesLabor availability and affordability continue to strain producers, especially in specialty crops and dairy. Duane explains why existing systems like H-2A are imperfect — and why solutions must balance realism with economic sustainability.Technology won't replace people — but it will reshape rolesAI, automation, and software will elevate average performance faster, reduce friction, and shift how work gets done. The leaders who win will focus on adaptability, resilience, and redeploying people into higher-value roles — not eliminating them.Notable Quotes“Intentionality is thinking about what you want people to come away with — how they feel, what they know, and what they do next.” — Duane Simpson“The volatility and uncertainty are more damaging to the economy than any single tariff.” — Duane Simpson“Technology can't replace human connection — especially in agriculture.” — Duane Simpson“Intentional leadership matters more now because the noise is louder than it's ever been.” — Mark JewellAction StepsAudit how you communicate big moments with your team — are you designing the experience or just delivering information?Stay informed beyond headlines. Understand how policy details affect your operation.Plan for workforce transitions. Automation should elevate people, not disconnect them.Create space to think. Reading, walking, and reflection are leadership disciplines — not luxuries.Double down on human connection. In-person conversations still matter.Listen If...

Newt talks with Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the U.S. office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI-US), and the author of “The Iran Threat.” They discuss the ongoing protests in Iran, which began in late December due to severe economic hardships caused by runaway inflation. The protests have evolved from demands for economic relief to calls for the overthrow of the Islamic Republic, a theocratic dictatorship currently led by Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. The Iranian government has responded with severe crackdowns, including internet shutdowns and lethal force, resulting in over 3,000 deaths and the arrest of at least 50,000 people. The protests have spread across all 31 provinces, with significant participation from various societal sectors, including small business owners who previously supported the regime. The organized opposition, particularly the MEK and its resistance units, play a crucial role in sustaining the protests despite government repression. Their discussion also touches on the historical context of the regime's reliance on repression and terrorism to maintain power, as well as the potential for international support to influence the outcome. Jafarzadeh concludes with a call for the international community to recognize and support the Iranian people's right to resist the regime.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we continue to explore what it means to have a regular rhythm of worship.CreditsOpening PrayerRay Borrett Bible verseIsaiah 28:13           Thought for the dayRay Borrett Bible PassageIsaiah 28New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Prayer HandbookClick here to download it Supporting Walking the WayIf you want to support Walking the Way, please go to: https://ko-fi.com/S6S4WXLBBor you can subscribe to the channel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkingtheway/subscribe To contact Ray:Please leave a comment or a review. I want to find out what people think and how we make it better.www.rayborrett.co.ukwalkingthewaypodcast@outlook.comwww.instagram.com/walkingtheway1@raybrrtt

Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we continue to explore what it means to have a regular rhythm of worship.CreditsOpening PrayerRay Borrett Bible verseIsaiah 27:5           Thought for the dayRay Borrett Bible PassageIsaiah 27New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Prayer HandbookClick here to download it Supporting Walking the WayIf you want to support Walking the Way, please go to: https://ko-fi.com/S6S4WXLBBor you can subscribe to the channel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkingtheway/subscribe To contact Ray:Please leave a comment or a review. I want to find out what people think and how we make it better.www.rayborrett.co.ukwalkingthewaypodcast@outlook.comwww.instagram.com/walkingtheway1@raybrrtt

Click here to send us a topic idea or question for Weekend Wisdom.Are you considering adoption this year but concerned about how to swing the cost? Join us for a practical conversation about managing the expenses of adoption with Ryan Hanlon, PhD, former president of the National Council for Adoption, an adoption advocacy organization dedicated to research, education, and policy in the service of all members of the adoption community.In this episode, we discuss:How much can hopeful adoptive parents expect to pay for adoption? Domestic infant adoption? Adopting from foster care?International adoption?What do these expenses cover? Most hopeful adoptive families do not have access to large lump sums of $25,000 and upward. So, what are the different options they can pursue to help them afford an adoption?Adoption SubsidiesAdoption Grants/LoansAdoption Tax CreditWhat other methods are available to families to afford adoption? And can you explain the pros and cons of each so families can get a well-rounded view of what to consider?Increase savings / Decrease spendingIncrease income via a second job, selling things (things you own that you don't want/need/use; things you can create or offer as services)Employee benefits programsCrowd-sourcing and fundraising, asking for money from family and friends (can be particularly controversial in some circles; take care in sharing the child's story, etc.) If a family chooses to fundraise, can you offer a few tips that might help them protect the child's story and proceed ethically?Also related to fundraising, what types of fundraisers do you see as most effective? (offering a service, event, or experience vs. donations only, etc.)How far in advance do hopeful parents start some of these efforts to afford adoption?Can you explain the Adoption Subsidy in more detail? How do hopeful parents determine if they qualify?Where do they go to learn about financial resources to help them afford adoption?Resources:  The Adoption Tax CreditFoster Care Adoption Subsidies: What is Reasonable and How to NegotiateNational Council for Adoption Support the showPlease leave us a rating or review. This podcast is produced by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them.Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content: Weekly podcasts Weekly articles/blog posts Resource pages on all aspects of family building

Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we continue to explore what it means to have a regular rhythm of worship.CreditsOpening PrayerRay Borrett Bible verseIsaiah 26:13           Thought for the dayRay Borrett Bible PassageIsaiah 26New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Prayer HandbookClick here to download it Supporting Walking the WayIf you want to support Walking the Way, please go to: https://ko-fi.com/S6S4WXLBBor you can subscribe to the channel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkingtheway/subscribe To contact Ray:Please leave a comment or a review. I want to find out what people think and how we make it better.www.rayborrett.co.ukwalkingthewaypodcast@outlook.comwww.instagram.com/walkingtheway1@raybrrtt

Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we continue to explore what it means to have a regular rhythm of worship.CreditsOpening Prayerhttps://www.faithandworship.com/Tuesday.htm#gsc.tab=0 Bible verseIsaiah 25:18           Thought for the dayRay Borrett Bible PassageIsaiah 25New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Prayer HandbookClick here to download it Supporting Walking the WayIf you want to support Walking the Way, please go to: https://ko-fi.com/S6S4WXLBBor you can subscribe to the channel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkingtheway/subscribe To contact Ray:Please leave a comment or a review. I want to find out what people think and how we make it better.www.rayborrett.co.ukwalkingthewaypodcast@outlook.comwww.instagram.com/walkingtheway1@raybrrtt

In this episode of BuzzHouse, Don Bernards and Garrick Gibson are joined by Stockton Williams, executive director of the National Council of State Housing Agencies (NCSHA).The group discusses key housing legislation such as  Road to Housing Act, the evolution of the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit, and how HFAs are pushing forward with new programs to meet middle-income and single-family housing needs.Listen in for more insights on what is working and what is next for affordable housing across the country. Follow UsTwitter @BakerTillyUSFacebook @BakerTillyUSInstagram @bakertillyusPresented by Baker Tillywww.bakertilly.com Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Guests Include: WMC's Scott Manley, National Council of Resistance of Iran's Kazem Kazerounian, Strategic Vision's David Johnson, American Principles Project's Terry Schilling, Rep Bryan Steil, Senator Ron Johnson

It's Monday, January 12th, A.D. 2026. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 140 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Iran regime cuts nationwide internet access as protests claim 44 lives On January 8th, Iran was plunged into a nationwide internet blackout as anti-regime protests intensified, severely restricting communication across the country as demonstrations entered their second week and the death toll reached 44, reports Fox News. Before news of the latest killings came in, President Donald Trump, in an interview with Hugh Hewitt on Thursday, issued a warning to the Iranian regime. TRUMP: “I have let them know that if they start killing people -- which they tend to do during their riots, they have lots of riots -- if they do it, we're going to hit them very hard.” HEWITT: “Do you have a message for the people of Iran, President Trump?” TRUMP: “You should feel strongly about freedom. There's nothing like freedom. You're brave people. It's a shame what's happened to your country.” Ali Safavi, a member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, said the blackout coincided with violent confrontations in several regions. The victims were killed by the Revolutionary Guard and other security forces using live ammunition. The protests were sparked in December by the collapse of Iran's currency and soaring inflation, but they have since evolved into a broader movement demanding the overthrow of the Islamic Republic. Please pray for our brothers and sisters in Christ in Iran who are suffering. VP Vance explains Trump's Western Hemisphere foreign policy In a White House briefing, Vice President J.D. Vance explained the Trump administration's foreign policy related to the Western Hemisphere. VANCE: “This is the president of peace. One of the ways that you establish peace in your own hemisphere is to make it clear that the United States is going to be respected, that the United States is willing to take power away from criminal cartel organizations and give it to legitimate governments. “That's how we see the future of the Western Hemisphere, and we think it's going to be much more peaceful than it was, certainly under [former President] Joe Biden.” Congressman: 78% of Somali Minnesotans on welfare after 10 years During a January 7th House Oversight Committee meeting, Republican Congressman Brandon Gill of Texas, age 31, asked Brendan Ballou, a former U.S. Special Counsel at the Department of Justice, a series of questions related to the abuse of taxpayer dollars by Somali-headed households in Minnesota. GILL: “Does large scale Somali immigration make Minnesota stronger or weaker?” BALLOU: “Certainly stronger.” GILL: “Do you know what percentage of Somali-headed households in Minnesota are on food stamps?” BALLOU: “No.” GILL: “54%.  Do you know what that number is for native Minnesota headed households?” BALLOU: “Well, to be clear, a majority of those …” GILL: “It's 7%. It's 7%. There's a big difference between 54% and 7%, isn't there?” BALLOU: “Excise me, sir, could I? Could I answer the question?” GILL: “Let me, let me move on. We've got a lot of questions here. What percentage of Somali-headed households in Minnesota are on Medicaid?” BALLOU: “I don't know.” GILL: “It's 73% Do you know what that number is for Minnesota native households?” BALLOU: “Again, you're using the phrase Minnesota native households, but the majority …" GILL: “The number is 18%. That's a quite an astounding difference. I think we would.” BALLOU: “Can I answer the question please?” GILL: “Let me ask you one more, and then we can go into that. What percentage of Somali-headed households are on welfare in general?” BALLOU: “I don't know." GILL: “81%. After 10 years of being in the United States, what percentage of Somali immigrant households continue to be on welfare?” BALLOU:  “I don't know.” GILL: “The number is 78%. So, even after 10 years, 78% of Somali immigrant households continue to be on welfare. Do you know what that number is for non-Somali immigrant headed households?” BALLOU: “The majority of Somali Minnesotans are as Minnesotan as any of us. They were born in the United States. It's only 8,000 of the 108,000.” GILL: “Nevertheless, the welfare usage is astoundingly different. Let me ask you again, does that make Minnesota stronger or weaker?” BALLOU: “Again, I'd like the opportunity to answer the question here. So again, the majority of Somali Minnesotans are born in the United States, as I understand.” GILL: “Okay. But what percentage of working-age Somalians, who have been in the US for 10 years or more, how many of them speak English very well?” BALLOU: “I don't know.” GILL: “About half. That seems pretty low, doesn't it?” BALLOU: “Again, I keep trying…” GILL: “Doesn't sound like something that makes our country stronger to me. And I think most Americans would agree with me on that.” Michael Reagan's legacy Michael Reagan, the adopted son of former U.S. president Ronald Reagan and his first wife, actress Jane Wyman, died of cancer on January 4th at the age of 80, reported The Epoch Times. He hosted “The Michael Reagan Show,” a nationally syndicated talk radio program, for nearly 20 years, and was a contributor to the conservative Newsmax television network. In Reagan's 1988 autobiography On the Outside Looking In and the 2004 follow-up Twice Adopted, he discussed his difficult childhood, including feelings of not belonging in his famous family, and his profound journey of faith and forgiveness. He penned Lessons My Father Taught Me in 2016, which explored the wisdom his father passed down. Christopher Ruddy, the Editor-in-Chief of NewsMax, wrote, “Mike asked his father about his plan to defeat the Soviet Union. Ronald Reagan replied, ‘It's simple, Mike. They lose. We win.' That was Reagan's genius — clarity, moral confidence, and the determination to win. “Michael believed — like his father — that Americans are part of a living chain stretching back to the Sons of Liberty. Each generation inherits the responsibility to defend freedom, share our values, and serve as a beacon of hope to the world. The torch is passed, and it must never be dropped. Ronald Reagan's greatest torchbearer was his eldest and adopted son.” Beyond physical freedom, Christ offers spiritual freedom from are sin which is the ultimate freedom. John 8:36 says, “If [Jesus], the Son, therefore, shall make you free, you shall be free indeed.” Charles Spurgeon's conversion anniversary And finally, last week, on January 6th, Christians celebrated the 176th anniversary of the Christian conversion of Charles Spurgeon in 1850 at the age of 15. On his way to a scheduled appointment, a snowstorm forced him to cut short his intended journey and to turn into a Primitive Methodist chapel on Artillery Street in Colchester, England, where he believed God opened his heart to the salvation message. The text that moved him was Isaiah 45:22. It says, "Look unto Me, and be ye saved, all the ends of the Earth, for I am God, and there is none else.” In April 1854, after preaching three months on probation and just four years after his conversion, Spurgeon, then only 19 years old, was called to the pastorate of London's famed New Park Street Chapel. Charles Spurgeon became known as the "Prince of Preachers,” defended the 1689 London Baptist Confession of Faith, and opposed the liberal theological heresies in the Church of his day. May the Lord raise up more Charles Spurgeons in our day. Close And that's The Worldview on this Monday, January 12th, in the year of our Lord 2026. Follow us on X or subscribe for free by Spotify, Amazon Music, or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Steve welcomes Ali Safavi, member of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI) and Iran's Parliament-in-Exile, to discuss the rising uprisings that could bring the imminent fall of the mullahs. Safavi explains how widespread protests and numbers on the ground are overwhelming the regime and shifting power toward the Iranian people. They break down what this means for Iran's future and why the world is watching as the tipping point approaches.

Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we continue to explore what it means to have a regular rhythm of worship.CreditsOpening Prayerhttps://www.plough.com/en/subscriptions/daily-prayer Bible verseIsaiah 24:18a           Thought for the dayRay Borrett Bible PassageIsaiah 24New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide. Prayer HandbookClick here to download it Supporting Walking the WayIf you want to support Walking the Way, please go to: https://ko-fi.com/S6S4WXLBBor you can subscribe to the channel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkingtheway/subscribe To contact Ray:Please leave a comment or a review. I want to find out what people think and how we make it better.www.rayborrett.co.ukwalkingthewaypodcast@outlook.comwww.instagram.com/walkingtheway1@raybrrtt 

It's undeniable that restaurants were challenged heavily in 2025, but what does that mean for 2026? Foodservice industry veteran John Inwright discusses the prospects for a new year, what's working for successful operators, and the headwinds and tailwinds that could define the year. More about John Inwright: John Inwright was recruited to lead the creation and development of Wendy's Quality Supply Chain Cooperative, Inc. (QSCC) in November 2009. John reported directly to Wendy's QSCC Board of Directors and worked closely with Wendy's brand leadership and its trading partners, ensuring that QSCC accomplished all member and brand objectives. He accomplished a stellar record of high performance with outstanding documented results. John has worked in the restaurant and foodservice industry for most of his career, beginning as a 12-year-old fry cook at a New Jersey boardwalk restaurant. His executive experience range -- including supply, distribution, logistics, procurement, and operations -- gives him powerful insight into every link of restaurant operations and supply chain. Prior to joining QSCC, John served for almost three years in the supplier and manufacturing community as EVP & General Manager for the Commercial Division of Nice-Pak/PDII, a global expert providing infection control products and prevention methods for the foodservice and healthcare industries. John previously served as EVP & Chief Procurement Officer of U.S. Foodservice, one of the country's largest broad-line foodservice distributors. During that time, he restructured the company's procurement team following a massive investigation of fraud centered in its procurement and finance functions. Before that, as SVP of Purchasing for Unified Foodservice Purchasing Co-op, LLC (the supply chain co-op for Yum! Brands and its franchisees), John served the procurement, distribution, and logistics interests of the franchise and corporate restaurants across A&W, KFC, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell. John is an exceptionally well-respected thought leader throughout the foodservice industry. His significant strengths include innovation, integrity, relationship-building with franchisees, and supplier/distributor trading partners. Maybe most important, he is recognized by his peers as a breakthrough leader in developing high-performance associates and teams. John served for 10-year on the Board of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, most recently as Chairman of the Investment Advisory Committee. He previously served Chair for the Supply Chain Sub-Committee of the National Council of Chain Restaurants and is a past member of the Institute of Supply Management (ISM), the National Restaurant Association (NRA), the International Foodservice Manufacturers Association (IFMA), and the International Foodservice Distributors Association (IFDA). John previously served as a board member for the NRA's Foodservice Purchasing Executive Group. Via invitation, he was a member of two of the world's leading corporate think-tanks, the Conference Board and the Corporate Executive Board. Today, John serves as Chairman of the Board for GS1 US. He previously served as Vice Chair and as Chairman of the GS1 US Audit & Finance committee. He has been a member on various boards, including private companies, trade associations, and charitable foundations, since 1993

Chinese has been formally included in Ghana's national school curriculum. The move comes amid expanding Ghana-China cooperation. As interest in Chinese language learning continues to rise across the continent, what is driving this trend, and what long-term opportunities could it unlock for African students and economies? We speak with Reginald Quartey, Acting Director for Curriculum at Ghana's National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NaCCA).

Happy 2026! As policy shifts and new advocacy opportunities emerge, the Bolder Advocacy team is here to guide nonprofits so they can continue to advocate boldly while remaining compliant and effective. We're kicking off the year with our Top 10 nonprofit New Year's resolutions to help your organization thrive.     Attorneys for This Episode  Monika Graham  Victor Rivera Labiosa  Natalie Roetzel Ossenfort    Top 10 2026 Resolutions:   1. Deepen Mission Alignment  Clarity fuels momentum. Revisit your mission statement to ensure that every project, partnership, and expenditure aligns directly with your core purpose.  The National Council of Nonprofits hosts a hub on its website that provides nonprofits with tools, research, and resources needed to operate a nonprofit more effectively, efficiently, and ethically.   2. Conduct an Advocacy Check-Up  Identify opportunities to enhance your organization's advocacy activities, and raise potential issues about compliance with the tax, lobby, election, and other laws that govern your work.  The Advocacy Check-Up is a self-assessment tool for 501(c)(3) public charities to review compliance with federal and state advocacy rules and identify opportunities to strengthen advocacy capacity.   3. Invest in Staff Well-Being  A supported team propels progress through good times and through bad. Prioritize mental health, provide professional development opportunities, and maintain a culture of appreciation. Encourage continuous learning to ensure that your team is constantly growing and expanding its expertise on the issues facing your communities and potential policy solutions.  For tips on how to better invest in staff well-being click here.   4. Strengthen Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)  Commit to measurable actions to ensure your staff, board, and programs reflect and serve your community's diversity authentically.  Resources for strengthening DEI practices are available through the Philanthropic Initiative for Racial Justice and the Council of Nonprofits.   5. Improve Financial Transparency  Publish clear annual reports, be open about how resources are used, and communicate outcomes to maintain trust.  For tips on how to demonstrate clear financial accountability take a look at the NCN's post on financial transparency and public disclosure requirements.  6. Embrace Digital Transformation  Technology can amplify reach and efficiency. Adopt digital mechanisms for donor management, storytelling, virtual events, and operations.  Refer to BA's Influencing Public Policy in the Digital Age for best practices on engaging in online advocacy.   7. Build Sustainable Fundraising Strategies  Diversify revenue streams. Combine grants, recurring donations, sponsorships, private donors, and other opportunities for long-term financial health.  If you are a foundation interested in expanding your advocacy funding, explore our Focus on Foundations hub.  8. Measure What Matters  Data-driven decisions help refine focus and prove impact. Develop and track meaningful metrics that demonstrate actual outcomes.   Check out our Advocacy Evaluation Resources hub for sample benchmarks and guides to help your nonprofit assess its strengths, identify areas for growth, and become more effective in its advocacy.  9. Strengthen Community Partnerships  Collaborate rather than compete. Coalitions, community, local governments, and businesses can all amplify their missions through shared resources and reach.  Find other like-minded organizations and work in coalition to register voters ahead of the 2026 midterm elections and to advance legislative and other policy priorities.  Our Coalition Checklist provides information about common joint advocacy activities, resource sharing, and how to safely partner with other tax-exempt organizations.    10. Prepare for Midterm Elections  Remember: 501(c)(3) public charities may engage in nonpartisan voter education, issue advocacy, and civic engagement, so plan your election-season activities early to ensure the organization is impactful while remaining compliant.   Browse Rules of the Game: A Guide to Election Related Activities for 501(c)(3) Organizations for a deeper dive on best practices for engaging in nonpartisal election season advocacy.    

This special All In episode is part II of a mini series following the National Council for Workforce Education's annual conference in Norfolk, Virginia in fall 2025. It includes engaging interviews with three charismatic higher education and workforce executive leaders from the Hampton Roads region: Dr. Marcia Conston, the president of Tidewater Community College, Dr. Porter Brannon, the president of Virginia Peninsula Community College and Dr. Latitia McCane, the Director of Education for The Apprentice School at Newport News Shipbuilding/HII.Dr. Conston, Dr. Brannon and Dr. McCane each share reflections from the NCWE 2025 annual conference plenary student panel discussion that included learners from each of their institutions recorded and published in the last All In podcast episode. These executives also offer their perspectives and insights on what it means to meet the moment for workforce education, the theme of the NCWE conference, such as developing nimble and responsive programs in collaboration with regional employers and other partners that create economic prosperity in the region.Lastly, Dr. Conston, Dr. Brannon and Dr. McCane all describe the power and importance of listening to students each highlighting examples of programmatic and policy improvements made at their respective institutions as a result of student input. 

Learning to teach math teachers better with with Dr. Amber Candela, Associate Professor at the University of Missouri-St. Louis, as she shares her advice and expertise on being a mathematics teacher educator and her role as one of the three co-editors of the Mathematics Teacher Educator Journal, a joint venture between the Association of Mathematics Teacher Educators and the National Council of Teachers of Mathematics. Links from the episode Mathematics Teacher Educator Journal (https://pubs.nctm.org/view/journals/mte/mte-overview.xml) Write for the Mathematics Teacher Educator Journal (https://www.nctm.org/Publications/write-review-referee/journals/Write-for-Mathematics-Teacher-Educator/) Review for the Mathematics Teacher Educator Journal (https://www.nctm.org/Publications/write-review-referee/journals/Review-for-Mathematics-Teacher-Educator/) Practice-Driven Professional Development (PDPD) https://practicedrivenpd.com/ Otten, S., de Araujo, Z., & Candela, A. G. (2025). The Benefits of Modesty: Considering Incremental Professional Development for Mathematics Teachers. Education Sciences, 15(4), 473. https://doi.org/10.3390/educsci15040473 Making Sense of Mathematics for Teaching to Inform Instructional Quality (Applying the TQE Process in Teachers' Math Strategies) (https://www.solutiontree.com/making-sense-of-math-teaching-to-inform-instructional-quality.html) Special Guest: Amber Candela.

Don't look now but the people of Iran may well be the next country's population to see a dictator deposed. Stigall welcomes Alireza Jafarzadeh of the National Council of Resistance of Iran and author of "The Iran Threat." Today is also what Julie Kelly calls "Fed-surrection" day. Jack Smith testified last week and we're not hearing a lot. Julie is all over it. There's a big primary battle in Texas for Senate and Wesley Hunt who represents the 38th District in the House wants that seat in the Senate. He and Stigall discuss the military strategy of last weekend in Venezuela and what he sees Congress accomplishing in 2026. Plus Steve Moore on why Venezuela and its economy is an entirely different structure than discussions of Iraq or Afghanistan and why so many other countries seem to be turning around their economic fortunes. - For more info visit the official website: https://chrisstigall.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/chrisstigallshow/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ChrisStigall Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/chris.stigall/ Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/StigallPod Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/StigallShowSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, we analyze the ongoing protests in Iran and the contrasting responses from the U.S. government compared to past administrations. Former chief of staff to the National Security Council, Fred Fleitz, joins us to discuss President Trump's firm stance against the Iranian regime and its implications for U.S. foreign policy. We delve into the economic turmoil fueling the protests, the potential for international support, and the critical role of information dissemination within Iran. Then, we delve into the unfolding protests in Iran and the international response to the Iranian regime's brutal crackdown on its citizens. Our guest, Ali Safavi from the National Council of Resistance of Iran, shares insights on the significance of recent U.S. support for the Iranian people and the implications of President Trump's strong statements. Finally, former FBI agent Jonathan Gilliam discusses the latest developments in national security as we discuss a foiled ISIS-inspired terror plot. Gilliam addresses the changing culture within the FBI, the increasing threats posed by ISIS, and the implications of recent protests in Iran. Additionally, Gilliam shares insight into the alarming rise of fraud in federal programs and the accountability of state governors in preventing such fraud.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Justin Barclay filling in for Glenn. Hundreds of millions of dollars laundered in Minnesota in one of the biggest fraud scandals in history.  Gov. Walz defends Somali community. Alirezah Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the U.S. office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran, joins to discuss Iran declaring 'full-scale war' on the U.S., Israel and Europe. Scott Singer, Mayor of Boca Raton, joins to discuss his run for Congress and the important issues facing America today. Massive fraud uncovered in Ohio by Somali Immigrants. Mike Lindell joins to discuss his run for Governor of Minnesota and recent fraud uncovered. Gavin Newsom releases video wishing everyone 'Happy Kwanzaa'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we continue to explore what it means to have a regular rhythm of worship.  CreditsOpening Prayerhttps://onlineministries.creighton.edu/prayer-spirituality-resources/praying-adventBible verseIsaiah 13:20 Thought for the dayRay BorrettBible PassageIsaiah 13New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.Prayer HandbookClick here to download itSupporting Walking the WayIf you want to support Walking the Way, please go to: https://ko-fi.com/S6S4WXLBBor you can subscribe to the channel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkingtheway/subscribeTo contact Ray: Please leave a comment or a review. I want to find out what people think and how we make it better.www.rayborrett.co.ukwalkingthewaypodcast@outlook.comwww.instagram.com/walkingtheway1@raybrrtt

Welcome to Walking the Way. We're praying you have a wonderful Christmas. My name is Deb, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we continue to explore what it means to have a regular rhythm of worship.CreditsPresented by:Deb Borrett and the BeesBible PassageLuke 2New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.Prayer HandbookClick here to download itSupporting Walking the WayIf you want to support Walking the Way, please go to: https://ko-fi.com/S6S4WXLBBor you can subscribe to the channel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkingtheway/subscribeTo contact Ray: Please leave a comment or a review. I want to find out what people think and how we make it better.www.rayborrett.co.ukwalkingthewaypodcast@outlook.comwww.instagram.com/walkingtheway1@raybrrtt

Welcome to Walking the Way. My name is Ray, and I really want to say thank you to everyone for listening in as we continue to explore what it means to have a regular rhythm of worship. CreditsOpening Prayerhttps://onlineministries.creighton.edu/prayer-spirituality-resources/praying-adventBible verseIsaiah 12:6 Thought for the dayRay BorrettBible PassageIsaiah 12New Revised Standard Version, Updated Edition. Copyright © 2021 National Council of Churches of Christ in the United States of America. Used by permission. All rights reserved worldwide.Music TrackO Come, O come Immanuel – Rich Dawson. Created for Lectio 365. Prayer HandbookClick here to download itSupporting Walking the WayIf you want to support Walking the Way, please go to: https://ko-fi.com/S6S4WXLBBor you can subscribe to the channel: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/walkingtheway/subscribeTo contact Ray: Please leave a comment or a review. I want to find out what people think and how we make it better.www.rayborrett.co.ukwalkingthewaypodcast@outlook.comwww.instagram.com/walkingtheway1@raybrrtt

Public schools are mandated to provide educational opportunities to all students and generally work very hard to support learners with profound deficits or differences. But what about learners who require enrichment rather than accommodations? Amy and Mike invited Kenneth Shores to examine the question of what public education owes to advanced students. What are five things you will learn in this episode? In theory, what is the purpose of public education? Why has public education struggled to support advanced students? Does harm occur when enrichment is withheld from thriving students? Why shouldn't families be responsible for providing enrichment? How does supporting advanced students align with the purpose of public education? MEET OUR GUEST Dr. Kenneth A. Shores is an associate professor specializing in education policy in the School of Education at the University of Delaware, and he is affiliated with the UD Center for Research in Education and Social Policy. His research is focused on educational inequality and encompasses both descriptive and causal inference. To this end, his work addresses racial/ethnic and socioeconomic disparities in test scores, school disciplinary policy, classification systems, and school resources. In addition, he has examined how improvements to school finance systems can reduce educational inequality and how vulnerabilities in school finance systems can contribute to it. Dr. Shores was a National Academy of Education/Spencer Dissertation Fellow, a Philanthropy and Civic Society Fellow, a Stanford Graduate Fellow, and an Institute of Education Sciences (IES) Predoctoral Fellow. In 2018, he was the co-recipient of the National Council on Measurement in Education's Annual Award for exceptional achievement in educational measurement. He received his Ph.D. in education policy analysis from Stanford University. Prior to graduate school, he was a middle school teacher on the Navajo Nation. Kenneth can be reached at https://kennethshores.com or kshores@udel.edu. LINKS Rethinking What Public Education Owes to Flourishing Children High-achieving students deserve to be challenged in school RELATED EPISODES WHY GIFTED PROGRAMS ARE UNDER ATTACK THE NECESSITY OF GIFTED AND TALENTED PROGRAMS HOW GRADING POLICIES INFLUENCE GRADE INFLATION ABOUT THIS PODCAST Tests and the Rest is THE college admissions industry podcast. Explore all of our episodes on the show page. ABOUT YOUR HOSTS Mike Bergin is the president of Chariot Learning and founder of TestBright, Roots2Words, and College Eagle. Amy Seeley is the president of Seeley Test Pros and LEAP. If you're interested in working with Mike and/or Amy for test preparation, training, or consulting, get in touch through our contact page.  

Send us a textIn today's episode, I'm chatting with Connie Richardson. Connie is the debut author of Rapid City Summer. She teaches middle school English and Language Arts in the Chicago suburbs. She has published articles, short stories, and blog posts for the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) and Scribbler. Additionally, Connie is a former graduate and current mentor in author Mary Adkin's MFA-alternate program, The Book Incubator. When she is not teaching or writing, she enjoys fly-fishing out west, running, coaching cross-country and track & field, and cooking for her family and friends. This episode with Connie is so much fun, and her energy and passion for reading shine through the entire conversation. We talk about big life moments, the joy of finally seeing a debut novel out in the world, and what it means to fall in love with stories that open doors to new experiences. Episode Highlights:Writing for the space between middle grade and YA, which Connie calls lower YA.Her work as an ELA teacher and her school's participation in a One Book, One School program that brings authors directly to studentsHow Rapid City Summer is set in South Dakota and centers around the niche topic of fly fishingWhy Connie loves writing and reading niche topics that readers may never experience firsthandA book flight featuring middle grade and YA novels that readers of all ages can connect toConnect with Connie:InstagramFacebookWebsiteBooks and authors mentioned in the episode:The Mystery of Locked Rooms by Lindsay CurrieSlider by Peter HautmanSunrise on the Reaping by Suzanne CollinsAlone by Megan FreemanCarrie Soto is Back by Taylor Jenkins ReidHarry Potter series by J.K. RowlingIt's Not Summer Without You by Jenny HanBook FlightThe Summer I Turned Pretty by Jenny HanThe Canyon's Edge by Dusti BowlingThe Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants by Ann Brashares✨ Find Your Next Great Read! We just hit 175 episodes of Bookish Flights, and to celebrate, I created the Bookish Flights Roadmap — a guide to all 175 podcast episodes, sorted by genre to help you find your next great read faster.Explore it here → www.bookishflights.com/read/roadmapSupport the showBe sure to join the Bookish Flights community on social media. Happy listening! Instagram Facebook Website

In this episode, we welcome Congressman Gabe Evans, a former law enforcement officer, who passionately defends the challenges faced by police in today's society. He discusses the alarming rise in fentanyl-related deaths and how leftist ideologies are impacting law enforcement and community safety. Later, we confront the alarming situation in Iran as Ali Safavi from the National Council for Resistance of Iran shares a sobering update on the escalating executions and repression faced by the Iranian people. With over 1,900 executions reported in 2025 alone, including political dissidents and women, Ali discusses the dire state of the Iranian economy and the regime's desperate measures to maintain control. He emphasizes the need for the international community to stand with the Iranian people and support their fight for freedom while detailing the organized resistance and the potential for change. Finally, we address the alarming revelations about social media platforms and their impact on children's safety with technology expert Daniel Cochrane. Delve into the troubling findings from Meta's internal documents, which suggest a prioritization of profit over the well-being of young users.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.