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In today's episode I have a fascinating conversation with John Bartram. America's First Botanist and a Legacy of Native Plant Explorer.Well actually, it's with Kirk R. Brown, a renowned garden speaker and historian who brings the legendary 18th-century botanist John Bartram to life.Bartram, often called “America's First Botanist,” was a trailblazer in exploring the wilds of colonial America, driven by his passion for nature and a mission to discover and catalog native plants.With a love for gardening passed down from his grandmother and wisdom gained from Native American tribes, Bartram's legacy lives on through his incredible contributions to American horticulture.Kirk R. Brown, our guest, is no stranger to the art of garden storytelling. As past president of GardenComm and a Hall of Fame honoree, Kirk has captivated audiences coast-to-coast by stepping into the shoes of Bartram, Frederick Law Olmsted (episode 124 – Sculpting Nature: The Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted), and other historical giants in horticulture.With decades of experience in garden design and education, he's earned awards for exceptional horticulture and garden achievements. From his work as Business Manager at Joanne Kostecky Garden Design, where he crafted award-winning landscapes, to his role as National Outreach Coordinator for Magnolia Plantation, Kirk's expertise is nothing short of impressive.So, get ready to delve into the world of 18th-century plant exploration, the origins of American botany, and the enduring importance of native plants. You'll leave inspired to design, build, and grow a smarter garden that works. Just like Bartram and Kirk have done across the centuries.Follow The Garden Question Podcast and join us for a journey through garden history that speaks to everyone, from the beginner to the seasoned expert.This is episode 188 - A Conversation with John Bartram – (brought to life) by Kirk R. Brown.This has been episode 188 - A Conversation with John Bartram - (brought to life) Kirk R. Brown. Thank you Kirk you're awesome!Win a Box of Salt HayHow would you like to win a box of Salt Hay? It is simple to enter. We'll randomly pull a name from all the new November 2024 subscribers to our “Good to Know Newsletter”.Go to TheGardenQuestion.com and subscribe on any episode page. Be a new subscriber in the month of November 2024 and you could win a box of Salt Hay.Chapter Time Line00:00 Introduction to the Garden Question Podcast00:56 Meet Kirk R. Brown: Bringing John Bartram to Life01:44 Exploring the Legacy of John Bartram02:27 Subscriber Giveaway Announcement02:55 John Bartram's Early Inspirations03:12 The Wisdom of Age and Gardening04:24 The Influence of Native American Knowledge06:35 The Importance of Observing Nature08:45 The Role of Libraries in Botanical Education10:12 Medicinal Uses of American Plants10:36 Trading Knowledge with Indigenous Tribes12:01 The British Pharmacopoeia and American Plants12:52 The Versatility of Elderberry15:55 Exploring and Documenting New Plants19:04 Impact on English Garden Design23:35 The Influence of Philadelphia in Botanical Trade25:04 The American Philosophical Society26:56 Carl Linnaeus and the Binomial Nomenclature28:56 The Humorous Story of Bartremia30:19 Moss and Correspondence with Carl31:30 The Significance of Oaks34:28 Bartram's Garden and Historical Meetings36:39 Friendship with Benjamin Franklin40:24 Discovery of the Franklinia Tree51:11 The Bartram Box: Transporting Plants Across Oceans55:28 Legacy and Contributions of the Bartram Family59:34 Connecting with John Bartram Today01:00:55 Conclusion and Podcast Information

Space Week Ireland is an annual event celebrating Ireland's involvement in space exploration, innovation, and science. Coordinated by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory, it runs in tandem with World Space Week, which aims to inspire the public, especially young people, to look to the stars and consider the impact of space research on life on Earth. This year, from 4th to 10th October, Space Week Ireland will embrace the global theme of 'Space and Climate', exploring the crucial intersection of space exploration and climate action. A series of events will raise awareness about how space science and technology can play a vital role in combating climate change. A flagship event, which puts this theme into focus, will take place at Explorium in Dublin on Wednesday, 9th October, from 11 am -1 pm, focusing on how space research can inform climate action. The event will feature insights from leading science communicator Dr Niamh Shaw, as well as a talk and Q&A session with former NASA astronaut Steve Swanson. Attendees will also experience Explorium's climate change-themed 'Cool It' interactive exhibition, which showcases innovative solutions to climate issues and demonstrates how lessons from space exploration can be applied here on Earth. The exhibition takes participants on a 40-minute journey that starts with an energy consumption questionnaire and an impactful climate video. Guests will then enter a model world where they face a challenge - a race to 2050 - and score points based on their choices. At the end, scores are uploaded to a spaceship, revealing the changes needed to achieve a more sustainable future. Participants will even learn how their actions can help save trees and mitigate environmental impact. Mark Langtry, Head of Sport and Science at Explorium, will open the event. Mark has studied Theoretical Physics and Climate Science so Space and Climate is very important to him and his work. He says, "I'm thrilled that this year's Space Week is centred on Space and Climate Change. Space exploration can teach us more about other worlds, but also provides a unique view of our own planet, using earth observation satellites to monitor climate change and track its impact. Our new exhibition 'Cool It' explores our changing climate and empowers us to make a positive change through fun interactive games and challenges. We hope during Space Week everyone can come and enjoy the experience." Rob O'Sullivan, National Outreach Coordinator for Space Week Ireland, commented: "In line with the broader World Space Week theme, Space Week Ireland aims to draw connections between space technologies, planetary observation, and environmental sustainability. From satellites monitoring Earth's climate to the innovations pioneered on the International Space Station (ISS), space research offers a unique perspective on how we can tackle the challenges of climate change on a planetary scale." Throughout Space Week Ireland, the team will be joined by former NASA Astronaut Steve Swanson as they embark on a national roadshow, starting at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory in Cork and making stops in Galway, Offaly, Kildare, and Dublin. These events, including the flagship Dublin event on 9th October, will illustrate how space technologies, such as Earth Observation satellites, help us monitor climate change on a planetary scale. This data is critical for tracking the health of our atmosphere, oceans, and ecosystems, enabling better-informed climate action policies. Beyond this tour, Space Week Ireland will feature a variety of activities across the country, providing opportunities for all ages to engage with space science. For a full list of events or to learn how to host your own, visit spaceweek.ie. The public can keep up to date with the Space Week Ireland Road Trip virtually on the Blackrock Castle Observatory YouTube channel and are advised to subscribe in advance to receive live stream notifications from each location. This is also the same YouTub...

Ireland is set to become the epicentre of astronomical wonder and scientific innovation once again as Space Week Ireland returns from 4th-10th October 2024. This year's festival is set to be even more out of this world, with Astronaut Steve Swanson joining the celebrations on a nationwide road trip, bringing the cosmos to communities across the country. Space Week Ireland is part of the global annual celebration of space, designed to promote space science, technology, and exploration. Coordinated by MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory, the festival aims to inspire the next generation of space enthusiasts, foster collaboration within the aerospace community, and showcase Ireland's growing footprint in the global space industry. Space Week Ireland 2024 promises an exhilarating blend of education, exploration, and entertainment with events throughout the country for all ages. Whether you're a seasoned astronomer, a curious student, or simply someone who marvels at the night sky, this year's program has something extraordinary in store. Ireland ranks second per capita for hosting Space Week events globally, with Irish space enthusiasts showing unparalleled interest. Rob O'Sullivan, National Outreach Coordinator for Space Week Ireland, explained, "There's something in Irish culture that draws us to the stars. With a rich history of contributing to space science - including having the world's largest telescope for 70 years - it's no surprise we embrace Space Week so enthusiastically." "Today, Irish scientists continue to contribute to cutting-edge research at organisations such as the European Space Agency and European Southern Observatory, while Irish companies such as Réaltra Space Systems Engineering and Enbio are taking advantage of the incredible opportunities presented by the growing global space industry. The Space Week Ireland 2024 Roadtrip Astronaut Steve Swanson will join the MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory team on a road trip, as they explore the wonders of the cosmos and the Emerald Isle. The road trip kicks off at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory on October 4th and continues to Cork, Galway, Offaly, and Dublin. You can follow the journey virtually on the Blackrock Castle Observatory YouTube channel - subscribe in advance to receive live stream notifications from each location. Stop 1: MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory (Cork) The road trip begins with a bang at MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory. Stop 2: Cork School of Music This family-friendly event features an interview and Q&A with Astronaut Steve Swanson, followed by interactive space and science booths. (Register for this free event.) Stop 3: Galway Atlantaquaria The team will explore how ocean life on Earth can inform our understanding of life beyond, particularly as NASA's Europa Clipper mission prepares to investigate the potential for life to exist on Jupiter's icy moon, Europa. Stop 4: Birr Castle, County Offaly Home to the historic "Leviathan" telescope, once the largest in the world, this stop delves into Ireland's rich history in astronomy with Space Week ambassador Seanie Morris. Stop 5: Explorium, Dublin The road trip concludes at Explorium, where Swanson and the team will join Dr. Niamh Shaw to explore the intersection of space and climate change in the "Cool It" exhibition. For more on the Space Week Road Trip, see www.spaceweek.ie/events/the-space-week-road-trip/ The #NovaHunter Photography Competition MTU Blackrock Castle Observatory will host the #NovaHunter competition on Instagram as part of Space Week 2024. The winner will receive a family pass to Blackrock Castle Observatory and a prize pack filled with Space Week goodies. The goal of the contest is to encourage people to look to the skies and hopefully get to experience a once in a lifetime event, a visible Nova, the sudden appearance of a bright "new" star! No fancy equipment is required - just your phone! To enter, capture an image of the Corona Borealis constellation between October 1st and 15t...

Biden keeps the calamity going with lies about the weather and everything else. We have the clown show video. Also, Luis Valdes from GOA is back to talk liberty safes and the New Mexico governor's emergency public health gun ban.   Freedom Foundation with breaking news and Randi Weingarten gets schooled on CSPAN. Maxford Nelsen back with an infuriating new investigative report about CDC emails suggesting requiring COVID vaccines for students. National Outreach Coordinator and director of Illinois state outreach, Ryan Horan is here too   Joshua Charles has co-written the antidote to the existential crisis in the church, Persecuted from Within.   Chris Hoar from Satellite Phone Store with important specials after the hurricane --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-buff-show/support

It's been over 200 years since he was born. People still absorb his parks and public gardens in more than 5,000 communities across the North American continent.  The goal is to “give the common man in this New World the same opportunity to experience creation as any king in his private preserve from the Old World.”Frederick Law Olmsted is prevalently pronounced the father of American landscape architecture.This is episode 124 Sculpting Nature: The Legacy of Frederick Law Olmsted with Kirk R. Brown an encore presentation and remix of episode 063 Kirk is a member of the International Garden Communicator's Hall of Fame. He is a Green Achiever being recognized with many industry awards. He represented Joanne Kostecky Garden Design as a leader in the design/build industry. At America's Oldest Garden in Charleston SC, he worked as National Outreach Coordinator.  He is a past president of www.GardenComm.com. In the US and Canada, he has delivered hundreds of keynote addresses, guest lectures, teaching symposia, and certified instruction over the past quarter century. He is also known to interpret historic horticulturists and international dignitaries: John Bartram, Frederick Law Olmsted. With it all, he still finds time to cultivate his own private display garden. 

It's possible you've heard of ACE's (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and the impact they have on people in their adult lives. The CDC started conducting ACE studies in the mid-90s and today we know that nearly 60% of adults have experienced one type of ACE. On the newest episode of the VSC Podcast, we sit down with Center for Child Counseling's National Outreach Coordinator, Cherie Benjoseph, and Nida Paul, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with Center for Child Counseling, to talk about what ACEs are, how trauma impacts the way we parent, and some things parents who are survivors can do to help teach regulation to children while also taking care of themselves. Cherie Benjoseph, LCSW (she/her) is the National Outreach Coordinator for the Center for Child Counseling, of Palm Beach County, FL. She is an expert on child sexual abuse primary prevention, with a focus on customizing training and curriculum for school, camp, and other youth serving organizations as well as reaching parents with practical tools to keep their children safe from child sexual abuse and exploitation. Nida Paul (she/her) is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, National Certified Counselor and Registered Play Therapist who has worked with children and families since 2010. Nida is passionate about working with children and families who experienced trauma and helping them heal from these adverse experiences. She provides individual, group, dyadic, and family therapy and focuses on providing trauma focused treatments to children and parents who suffer from post-traumatic stress and attachment issues. She also provides trainings for caregivers and providers in variety of topics including impact of Trauma and ACEs on children to help adults promote resiliency in children. Interested in learning more? The Center for Child Counseling provides free online workshops, tips sheets, advice for ways to talk to children, resources for parents and children, as well as information on trauma-informed care and their KidSafe program. You can also listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts! Want to make a difference? Visit victimservicecenter.org to learn how you can get involved and help the VSC continue supporting survivors of trauma. _______ Trigger Warning: In this podcast we will be discussing sensitive topics such as Sexual Assault. It's important to take care of yourself while listening. Some suggestions are listening while you're in a healthy head space or knowing who you can reach out to if you become upset. Our 24/7 helpline for crisis calls based out of Central Florida is 407 500 HEAL, for the Florida state sexual helpline call (888) 956-7273. By contacting the National hotline at 1-800-656-4673 you can get support and learn about your local resources. There is always someone ready to help.

It's been over 200 years since he was born.People still absorb his parks and public gardens in more than 5,000 communities across the North American continent.  The goal is to “give the common man in this New World the same opportunity to experience creation as any king in his private preserve from the Old World.”Frederick Law Olmsted is prevalently pronounced the father of American landscape architecture.In this Episode 063 – A Word with Fredrick Law Olmsted – (interpreted by) Kirk R. BrownKirk R. Brown is a member of the International Garden Communicator's Hall of Fame. He is a Green Achiever being recognized with many industry awards.He represented Joanne Kostecky Garden Design as a leader in the design/build industry.At America's Oldest Garden in Charleston SC, he worked as National Outreach Coordinator. He is a past president of www.GardenComm.com.In the US and Canada, he has delivered hundreds of keynote addresses, guest lectures, teaching symposia, and certified instruction over the past quarter century.He is also known to interpret historic horticulturists and international dignitaries: John Bartram, and Frederick Law Olmsted.With it all, he still finds time to cultivate his own private display garden.Join him now as he unveils his views on Olmsted's in this Bicentennial year.

About Today's GuestDanielle Applegate is the Director of Veteran and Military Engagement for Cerner Government Services. Prior to joining Cerner, she served as the Vice President of VetsFirst at the United Spinal Association, a VA-certified Veteran Service Organization. She was the first National Outreach Coordinator for the Department of Veterans Affairs' Center for Women Veterans, where she created and led groundbreaking women Veteran initiatives and nationwide VA programming. Ms. Applegate also founded Applegate Solutions, a successful Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned, Woman Owned Small Business that provided management consulting and subject matter expertise to an array of clients including the Departments of Commerce, Defense, Homeland Security, and Veterans Affairs, as well as private and nonprofit organizations.A fourth-generation Veteran with dual-military parents, Danielle enlisted at the ripe old age of 17 in the United States Army and served for five years; her duty included a tour in Korea. Due to service-connected injuries, she left active duty and utilized Vocational Rehabilitation services and the Montgomery GI Bill to complete a Bachelor's degree in Human Resources and Business Administration, a Master's degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts, and a certificate from Georgetown University in Nonprofit Executive Management. As a distinguished military and Veteran community subject matter expert and advocate, she has served on the Advisory Council for Final Salute, on the Women Joining Forces Council for Business and Professional Women's Foundation, the American Legion's Small Business Council, and the Camp Lejeune Community Action Panel. A self-professed data nerd who enjoys absorbing as much information as possible, she resides in Alexandria, VA where she is currently being raised by a son and daughter who are convinced that they know it all. Links Mentioned In This EpisodeCerner Military and Veteran SupportVA's I Am Not Invisible CampaignVA/ DoD Electronic Healthcare Record Modernization VA Center for Women VeteransPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is resource of the week is PsychArmor's S.A.V.E. training. This course was developed in collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs and is presented by Dr. Megan McCarthy, Deputy Director, Suicide Prevention. You will develop a general understanding of the problem of suicide in the United States; understand how to identify a Veteran who may be at risk for suicide; and, finally, know what to do if you identify a Veteran at risk. Each of us has the opportunity to be that one person who makes a difference--the person who asks the question that can save a Veteran's life, or the life of anyone struggling with the thoughts of suicide. Using the simple steps of S.A.V.E., we can all make a difference. You can find the course at https://psycharmor.org/courses/s-a-v-e/ This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com

Damon Brown has been involved in music education for almost 4 decades. As an award-winning choreographer, show designer and songwriter, he has worked coast-to-coast with more than 75,000 students, including actresses Blake Lively and Dove Cameron. Additionally, he is the 3-time winner of the show choir industry's National Spirit of Service Award. He was honored to be the co-director of a choir that performed in Normandy, France for the 75th Anniversary Celebration of D-Day. In addition, Damon serves as Thirst Project's National Outreach Coordinator and is the founder of Show Choirs For Thirst. He has traveled to Africa on multiple occasions to build clean wells in impacted communities, and Damon has also engaged more than 90 school music programs nationally to raise over $350,000 for the global water crisis since 2017.

Earlier this year, the COVID-19 pandemic swept the world and pressed pause on society as it was before, forcing even the powers that be to confront how extractive behaviors have left a gaping hole where social safety nets should be. We are witnessing and demonstrating community resiliency, people power and the strength of Just Transitions as we reconnect with more intuitive ways of being, and as our neighbors and loved ones uplift one another and support each other through this struggle. In late March, Keenan Rhodes and Jessica Xiao speak with leaders from five member organizations of the Climate Justice Alliance over Zoom (you may notice some variations in audio quality and Internet connection), who shared with us how they are responding to and existing in the current moment. Our guests: Joshua Dedmond, National Outreach Coordinator at Co-Op Jackson and the Youth and Young Worker Organizer for Labor Network for Sustainability https://cooperationjackson.org/ https://www.labor4sustainability.org/ Doria Robinson, the Executive Director of Urban Tilth https://www.urbantilth.org/ Darryl Jordan, the senior organizer at East Michigan Environmental Action Council (EMEAC) Piper Carter, the events coordinator and organizer with EMEAC Aqelah Amani Amatullah Miyzaan, youth organizer with EMEAC http://www.emeac.org/ Alvina Wong, the Campaign and Organizing Director with the Asian Pacific Environmental Network (APEN) https://apen4ej.org/ Tom BK Goldtooth, the Executive Director of the Indigenous Environmental Network https://www.ienearth.org/ Explore the Climate Justice Alliance resources page here: https://climatejusticealliance.org/coronavirus/ Grassroots Power and Vision in the Time of COVID-19 Webinar: https://climatejusticealliance.org/funders/#Grassroots-Power-and-Vision-in-the-Time-of-COVID-19

In today’s episode, @ilovelucyivey , our host interviewed @stephenxbaker. Stephen is an 18 year old wen ⁿdát Native American. He is the National Outreach Coordinator for Extinction Rebellion US Youth, the Field Director at Meddling Kids Movement, and a Bernie Sanders 2020 Campaign Organizer. They had a wonderful conversation about the environmental justice movement, cloutivism, and some other fun things. Donate to the summit!! Check out our website! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/teensspeakup/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/teensspeakup/support

Tune in for a conversation with Michael Molthan for real talk on solutions to addiction, alcoholism, and unmanageable habits. Joining Michael in the studio will be Marty Norman, National Outreach Coordinator for All In Solutions.Marty is so much more than a person in long-term recovery. Marty is the voice of hope for the hopeless. A voice of freedom from addiction. A voice that breaks the silence because silence is killing people. Marty has the solution. No excuses. no blaming. no complaining. Just finding the solutions. Learn more at https://martynormanlive.comM2 The Rock airs LIVE on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube weekdays at 12/noon CST and offers spiritual solutions to human problems. Listen on-demand via all major podcast platforms or watch past shows on Facebook and YouTube. To learn more visit www.M2TheRock.com.

We are big proponents of the 12-step program. There is also a spiritual component of the program. For many people this can be a big turn off. Other people have trouble reconciling the difference between spirituality and their individual religion. We talk about all of this today with our guest Elliott Hughes. Elliott is the National Outreach Coordinator for Chapel Hill Medical Detox. In this episode, he shares his struggles with getting sober with just religion and how he didn’t accept the spiritual components of the 12-step program. Then he shares how he learned to balance the two. He needed the support, community, and action of the program, which then allowed him to practice a stronger faith in his own religion. Show Notes [03:43] Elliott grew up in Indiana. He went to church. He was a decent student. He was an athlete. [04:35] in spite of his Christian background, he fell into the grips of addiction. [04:43] He began drinking and smoking pot at 14. Things progressed until he found heroin, which really brought him to his knees. [07:02] Elliott doesn't think it was rebelling against church that made him start partying. [07:40] He just didn't have a solid foundation and chose the route of partying. [09:54] The 12-step program talks about a power greater than yourself. It's a spiritual program not a religious program. [11:44] Ben found church in his heart and grasps on to the fact that God spoke to him through other people. [13:11] You can get sober even if God isn't your path. [14:07] When Elliott meets one-on-one, he doesn't want to dilute the message of getting sober by preaching his beliefs. [16:36] Ben was a late bloomer with the higher power thing. [17:36] Elliott tried to get sober through church for years. [18:05] Elliott tried a 12-step program and it didn't work. Then he started a faith-based program, but just going to church wasn't enough. [19:25] It takes more than just going to church. You need a program combined with spirituality. [20:09] There is a sense of community in the sober community. It's hard to find like minded people at church who are also struggling with addiction unless you tell everyone about it. [21:07] With the 12-step program you do more than just attend meetings you have to take action. [21:20] There's a sense of community with like-minded people you all have the same goals and there's a service aspect. There is also the sponsor and sponsee part. [23:02] The 12 steps and the program gave me a practical way to take a look at myself that going to church didn't. [24:42] When people aren't vulnerable and honest, you can't see their transformation. [28:19] Faith without works is dead. [31:22] What Ben knows is from experience. We can use our struggles for His glory. [32:57] Elliott struggles between the balance of spiritual and religious. It's important for him to have the balance and feed himself spiritually. [34:40] Someone who hasn't struggled with addiction can't help him like someone who has could. [36:49] The difference between religion and spirituality for Elliott was a shift in his heart. [39:06] Spirituality is about the relationship you build with your higher power. [43:11] If people are out there struggling, they should just hold on because they can recover. Links and Resources: Chapel Hill Medical Detox Real Elliott Hughes on Facebook Real Elliott Hughes on Instagram

Since 2009, Homes for Heroes, Inc., has helped over 23,000 heroes save over $37 million on their real estate transactions, sold over $4 billion in real estate to heroes and donated over $500,000 to heroes in need through the Homes for Heroes Foundation. Joining Blue Lives Radio Host Randy Sutton is Steve Blackwell, the National Outreach Coordinator who tells about the history and amazing organization that is helping Law Enforcement Officers all over the country. In his "View From The Blue" Randy tackles the toughest subjects in Law Enforcement.

IVN Election Reform Editor Shawn Griffiths recently spoke with Nick Brana, who is the former National Outreach Coordinator for the 2016 Bernie Sanders presidential campaign, and is the founder of the Movement for a People's Party. Shawn and Nick discuss a new rule proposed by the DNC Rules and Bylaws Committee that would essentially require presidential candidates to declare their unconditional loyalty to the party establishment. The rule blocks out independent-minded Democrats and candidates like Bernie Sanders who do not toe the party line 100% of the time. You thought superdelegates were bad? Imagine a rule that allows one man to decide who can and cannot be a candidate. Under this rule, Tom Perez is given that power. So if you don't fall in line with the establishment, you can't run. Nick and Shawn also discuss Bernie Sanders' silence on the party's actions against him and millions of voters, and the incentive that gave the party to continue down the path it followed in the 2016 elections -- rigging the primaries, limiting debates, giving one campaign full control of the party, etc. You won't want to miss this interview. For more information about this proposed DNC rule and more, visit Shawn's column, "In Full Color," on IVN.us. Thanks for listening!

Yes! Danielle Corraza, Center for Women Veterans, National Outreach Coordinator, talks about how supporting women veteran now includes diapers wipes and baby showers. Connecting Vets reporters Jonathan Kaupanger and Phil Briggs get the adorable details.

Before 2017 ended, I sat down with Army Veteran Danielle Corazza for an interview. At the time, Danielle had been selected for a position at our Center for Women Veterans but had not yet started. Danielle has since started her role as National Outreach Coordinator for CWV. You can follow news and announcements out of the CWV on their web page. Danielle Corazza is a lifelong member of the military community (both parents served on active duty in the Marine Corps and Navy), she entered onto active duty service with the US Army at the age of 17, completing her 3 year term of service as an E-4P (Specialist) and transferring into the Army National Guard for an additional two years. Due to service-related medical conditions, she left the National Guard to pursue her education when her disability rating was awarded. She availed herself of Vocational Rehabilitation services and the Montgomery GI Bill in order to complete a Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources and Business Administration from Strayer University, and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from the University of Massachusetts, adding a certificate from Georgetown University in Nonprofit Executive Management in 2014. Danielle and I talked about her service in the military, being a VA patient, being a caregiver, entrepreneurship, and much more.

Janessa Goldbeck is the Director of Membership at the Genocide Intervention Network, a nonprofit organization that provides individuals and communities with the tools to prevent and stop genocide. As a college student, Janessa served as the first National Outreach Coordinator for STAND, helping to build what started as a group of students at a few schools nationwide into an international clearinghouse organization for student anti-genocide activism.  In just two years, Janessa served a pivotal role in expanding STAND to more than 850 schools worldwide and merging the organization with the Genocide Intervention Network. Since graduation, she has produced several short films on the student anti-genocide movement, and appeared at numerous conferences, forums and trainings on behalf of STAND and the Genocide Intervention Network. Her work now focuses on building a constituency of conscience among all age groups. Janessa is a graduate of Northwestern University and holds a degree in Magazine Journalism and a certificate in African Studies, as well as a certificate in Sustainable Development from the School for International Training in Uganda.You can read a transcript of this interview on my blog Have Fun * Do Good.