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Thinking of going nationwide with your real estate deals? In this episode, Todd Toback reveals the dirty truth behind scaling across the country—and why it's not always the smartest move. Learn the real cost of failed escrows, the pitfalls of automation, and why building a strong local brand could be your most profitable strategy. If you're trying to scale your real estate business the right way, this episode is a must-listen.---------Show notes:(0:55) Beginning of today's episode(2:55) What's the big deal of going nationwide?(6:30) There's nothing more demoralizing than locking up a deal, throwing up an escrow and it not selling(7:50) Scaling and automating(8:53) Build your local brand(9:36) Be hyperlocal ----------Resources:No Limits Sales SystemTo speak with Brent or one of our other expert coaches call (281) 835-4201 or schedule your free discovery call here to learn about our mentorship programs and become part of the TribeGo to Wholesalingincgroup.com to become part of one of the fastest growing Facebook communities in the Wholesaling space. Get all of your burning Wholesaling questions answered, gain access to JV partnerships, and connect with other "success minded" Rhinos in the community.It's 100% free to join. The opportunities in this community are endless, what are you waiting for?

Titan Medical Center Athlete, Big Dru along side Titan Medical Owner/CEO John Tsikouris answer questions regarding Fitness, Health and Lifestyle from our live stream audience. Two topics for today's podcast: FDA Halts Food Safety Inspections after job purge and the new Cholesterol Gene Medicine Could Work in 1 Shot!

Severe weather threatens Easter holiday travel; Putin declares Easter truce with Ukraine; Nationwide protests against Trump's agenda; and more on tonight's broadcast.

Seasonal transitions; particularly spring can deeply affect highly sensitive or as I like to call them "neuro-spicy" kids.While spring brings feelings of renewal and excitement for many, the change in routine, environment, and even the weather can be incredibly dysregulating for children with big feelings. These transitions can create emotional turbulence, behavioral flare-ups, and increased anxiety if not handled with care.Whether it's adjusting to daylight saving time, the end of the school year, or just shifting from winter into warmer days, this episode will help you support your child through it all with empathy, structure, and the CALM Connected Parenting method of connection.Tune in now for practical tips and support in helping things run as smoothly as possible.Jennifer's Takeaways:Spring Transitions and Highly Sensitive Kids (00:00)The Impact of State Changes on the Brain (02:08)Seasonal Changes and Behavioral Issues (04:10)Strategies for Managing Spring Transitions (06:44)Addressing Sleep and Clothing Issues (10:02)Maintaining a Positive Outlook (12:15)Meet Jennifer KolariJennifer Kolari is the host of the “Connected Parenting” weekly podcast and the co-host of “The Mental Health Comedy” podcast. Kolari is a frequent guest on Nationwide morning shows and podcasts in th US and Canada. Her advice can also be found in many Canadian and US magazines such as; Today's Parent, Parents Magazine and Canadian Family.Kolari's powerful parenting model is based on the neurobiology of love, teaching parents how to use compassion and empathy as powerful medicine to transform challenging behavior and build children's emotional resilience and emotional shock absorbers.Jennifer's wisdom, quick wit and down to earth style help parents navigate modern-day parenting problems, offering real-life examples as well as practical and effective tools and strategies.Her highly entertaining, inspiring workshops are shared with warmth and humour, making her a crowd-pleasing speaker with schools, medical professionals, corporations and agencies throughout North America, Europe and Asia.One of the nation's leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari, is a highly sought- after international speaker and the founder of Connected Parenting. A child and family therapist with a busy practice based in San Diego and Toronto, Kolari is also the author of Connected Parenting: How to Raise A Great Kid (Penguin Group USA and Penguin Canada, 2009) and You're Ruining My Life! (But Not Really): Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting (Penguin Canada, 2011).

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  Nationwide, there have been calls for impeaching judges based on their decisions -- namely those who've ruled against President Trump. In Utah, lawmakers may begin impeachment proceedings for a judge accused of actual crimes. The Inside Sources hosts spend a few minutes talking about the novelty of impeachment and why it still matters. 

Hosts: Leah Murray and Erin Rider  Gov. Cox urging state agencies to prepare for a recession  Governor Spencer Cox is telling state agencies to be prepared for a potential recession. It comes amid concerns from economists that the trade wars between the U.S. and foreign countries could throw the global economy into a tailspin. Governor Cox spoke about his guidance to state agencies this morning during his monthly press conference. He says ultimately, it's best to be prepared for the worst.    State lawmakers may hold impeachment proceedings against Utah judge  Nationwide, there have been calls for impeaching judges based on their decisions -- namely those who've ruled against President Trump. In Utah, lawmakers may begin impeachment proceedings for a judge accused of actual crimes. The Inside Sources hosts spend a few minutes talking about the novelty of impeachment and why it still matters.    Trump administration continues fight against Harvard University  The fight between the Trump administration and Ivy League universities continues today... with the focus ramping up on Harvard University. Now, there are reports that the IRS is looking for ways to remove Harvard’s non-profit tax status while the Department of Homeland Security looks to bar the university from admitting foreign students.   Pres. Trump says he can’t wait for Fed Chair to be terminated  President Trump is lashing out at the Chair of the Federl Reserve Jerome Powell today after Powell told the Economic Club of Chicago that the President's tariffs were bound to result in "at least a temporary rise in inflation." Inside Sources talks about the independence the Fed is supposed to have and why it matters.    SCOTUS to hear arguments on future of birthright citizenship  A new development today in the fight to redefine who gets citizenship. The United States Supreme Court has agreed to hear arguments as the Trump administration moves to redefine the 14th Amendment. It comes after several nationwide injunctions on the President's executive orders to end Birthright Citizenship.    Republican lawmakers continue to face angry constituents at town hall meetings  Republican lawmakers have faced some rather rough town halls over the past few months. What are usually peaceful (boring) town hall meetings have turned loud and rambunctious thanks to angry constituents voicing frustration over things President Trump is doing. Republicans continue to hold those town halls and are even fighting back a bit themselves now. Inside Sources discusses a few of the events from this week.    Democratic vice chair to fund challengers of “ineffective” incumbents in primaries  During the 2024 election cycle, we spoke several times about infighting among Republicans and unity among Democrats. But now, the infighting could be moving into the Democratic Party. The new 25-year-old vice chair of the Democratic National Committee is taking a hard stand against traditional Dems, pledging to fund primary challengers who will do more than the incumbents..    

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Elon Musk's AI DOGE logo UC Berkeley students rally as university expects Trump demands on DEI, hiring, deportations and more Activists plan “Day without an Immigrant” protests on May Day to protest Trump policies, following days of protests at ICE detention centers Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility blasts Musk-Trump attacks on science, climate research, environmental justice and democracy Activists say Zimbabwe law restricts civil society by targeting non-governmental organizations, government claims it's fighting terrorism Oakland activists speak out against Social Security cuts as “most effective social reform” approaches 90th anniversary Palestinian journalist evacuated from Gaza wins “2025 World Press Photo of the Year” for portrait of 9-year old who lost arms in Israeli airstrike The post Nationwide Day without an Immigrant protests planned on May 1; Oakland activists rally against Social Security cuts as program nears 90th Anniversary – April 17, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Dr. Tesha Monteith discusses an abstract that was presented at the AAN Annual Meeting titled, “Estrogen Exposure from Modern Hormonal Contraceptives and Vascular Risk in Women with Migraine: A Nationwide Electronic Health Record Database Study.” Show reference:  https://index.mirasmart.com/AAN2025/PDFfiles/AAN2025-002306.html 

Allen Kopelman, CEO and Founder of Nationwide Payment Systems, takes us behind the curtain of the rapidly evolving payments landscape, sharing insights gained from his fascinating career transition from restaurant chef to payments industry leader. Since founding his company in 2001, Allen has navigated multiple industry transformations, positioning his business to thrive amid technological disruption.The conversation reveals a fundamental shift in merchant priorities: "Today businesses are buying tech first, merchant services second." This observation frames Allen's provocative assertion that "Software is the new ISO."Looking ahead, Allen identifies several critical trends reshaping payments: the dominance of software-driven solutions, the impact of the FTC's "click-to-cancel" rule on recurring transactions, and potential interchange fee adjustments from card networks. He offers a compelling perspective on artificial intelligence as well, revealing how his company has leveraged AI to dramatically improve SEO performance and predicting that "people who know how to use AI will replace people who don't use AI."Ready to gain insights from a payments veteran who's successfully navigated decades of industry evolution? This episode delivers practical wisdom you can apply immediately to your payments business or career.

Let me ask you—have you ever experienced something so impactful, so personal, that it made you say, “This has to change”? That feeling is often the spark that fuels the most transformative advocacy. Today, we're talking about turning personal experience into legislative action. Some of the greatest policy changes in this country started not with politicians—but with everyday people who were moved to act. This episode is all about how to transform your passion into policy—and your personal story into public impact. Let's start with this powerful truth: Your story is your superpower. In our last episode we explored the craft of creating a completing advocacy story that captivates your audience in our podcast entitled, The Art of Storytelling in Advocacy. You may think advocacy is all about data, white papers, and legal language—but what truly moves people is human connection. It's your lived experience that lawmakers remember. Stories stick. Take, for example, Candace Lightner. Candace was a real estate agent and mother living in California when tragedy struck in 1980. Her 13-year-old daughter, Cari, was killed by a drunk driver—a repeat offender who had been arrested multiple times for driving under the influence. Candace was devastated. But she didn't just grieve—she acted. She founded MADD—Mothers Against Drunk Driving. In the beginning, it was just a mother with a mission. But through relentless storytelling, media appearances, and direct advocacy, Candace made the issue of drunk driving impossible to ignore. She built a national movement that led to sweeping reforms, from stricter DUI laws to raising the drinking age to 21. One person. One story. Nationwide change. That's the power of channeling personal pain into purpose. And Candace isn't alone. Time and again, stories like hers are what fuel policy momentum. Not charts. Not numbers. But people. Thank you for listening to Voices in Advocacy! If you've been moved by today's episode, share it with someone who needs to hear it. And don't forget to subscribe so you never miss an opportunity to strengthen your voice for change. And now, here's how I can help your organization build its own army of powerful advocates. As a professional speaker, I work with organizations at conferences and events to help you build, inspire, and train a community of better, more effective, influential advocates. Whether you want to energize your team, develop stronger grassroots champions, or simply give people the tools to share their stories for change—I'm here to help. Visit Voices in Advocacy and let's talk about how we can turn your people's passion into powerful policy change. Until next time—keep using your voice.   Dedicated to the art of advocacy. Contact Voices In Advocacy at: www.VoicesinAdvocacy.com 480 488-9150 At Voices in Advocacy, we work with organizations that want to inspire, educate, engage, and activate their supports to become even better effective, influential advocates.    

In this episode I catch up with the Nationwide Team at FenceTech to see what's new. Whether you're just getting started or are looking to grow your fence business, this is an episode you don't want to miss!Watch the live recording here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ https://youtube.com/live/UwuLySfEg-USubscribe to my YouTube for shorter clips of this episode:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCObWyk_pdREnpfoX3Kba-hg⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠

Nationwide data are unavailable regarding changes in intensive care unit (ICU) outcomes over the past 10 years, limiting understanding of practice changes. Authors Emily Moin, MD, MBE, and Scott D. Halpern, MD, PhD, MBE, of the University of Pennsylvania join JAMA Associate Editor Christopher W. Seymour, MD, MSc, to discuss how ICU care and outcomes have changed in the US over the past decade. Related Content: Use of Life Support and Outcomes Among Patients Admitted to Intensive Care Units

Water damage is a perpetual risk for all insureds but significantly so for contractors. This month, The Edge of Risk Podcast by IRMI welcomes Tony Grieser, technical director of construction loss control at Nationwide, for a thorough discussion of water damage mitigation programs. In this episode, learn about key tools a construction insured can utilize to reduce water damage losses and gain clear action items to establish and implement a water damage mitigation program for contractors of every size. 

Titan Medical Center CEO/Owner John Tsikouris and Titan Medical Athlete and Bodybuilding Big Dru answer your health and fitness questions from the live chat. They give advice on building more muscle, which new study shows resting 3 minutes in between sets actually gets you more muscle gains! They also discuss that having more sugar feeds into cancer?

The Hidden Lightness with Jimmy Hinton – One of the key issues here is that the current upper legal limit for fluoride in drinking water is 4 milligrams per liter — far above the 1.5 milligrams per liter that studies suggest may lead to developmental harm. What RFK Jr. is proposing is not a national mandate to ban fluoride — it's a call for the CDC to stop recommending it as a one-size-fits-all public health solution...

Panic attacks—these intense moments can come on suddenly and feel terrifying, whether you're experiencing one or witnessing your child go through it.In this week's episode I'll help you understand the difference between a panic attack and an anxiety attack, what's happening in the brain during these episodes, and most importantly, how to respond in a calm, supportive, and effective way. You'll learn practical strategies to help your child feel safe, grounded, and empowered when panic takes over, and how to support their overall emotional well-being going forward.Whether you're navigating this now or preparing for the future, this episode is full of essential tools and compassionate insight to help your family through.Jennifer's Takeaways:Understanding Panic Attacks (00:00)Differences Between Panic and Anxiety Attacks (02:11)The Impact of Panic Attacks on Parents and Children (03:22)Strategies for Managing Panic Attacks (07:33)Practical Techniques for Calming Down (13:39)Long-Term Management and Therapy (21:59)Meet Jennifer KolariJennifer Kolari is the host of the “Connected Parenting” weekly podcast and the co-host of “The Mental Health Comedy” podcast. Kolari is a frequent guest on Nationwide morning shows and podcasts in th US and Canada. Her advice can also be found in many Canadian and US magazines such as; Today's Parent, Parents Magazine and Canadian Family.Kolari's powerful parenting model is based on the neurobiology of love, teaching parents how to use compassion and empathy as powerful medicine to transform challenging behavior and build children's emotional resilience and emotional shock absorbers.Jennifer's wisdom, quick wit and down to earth style help parents navigate modern-day parenting problems, offering real-life examples as well as practical and effective tools and strategies.Her highly entertaining, inspiring workshops are shared with warmth and humour, making her a crowd-pleasing speaker with schools, medical professionals, corporations and agencies throughout North America, Europe and Asia.One of the nation's leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari, is a highly sought- after international speaker and the founder of Connected Parenting. A child and family therapist with a busy practice based in San Diego and Toronto, Kolari is also the author of Connected Parenting: How to Raise A Great Kid (Penguin Group USA and Penguin Canada, 2009) and You're Ruining My Life! (But Not Really): Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting (Penguin Canada, 2011).

In this exciting episode, Frank Lourence welcomes the hilarious and passionate hosts of Distance Nerding, Phil and James, to celebrate their show joining the Geek Freaks Network! The trio dives into the origins of Distance Nerding, their journey from pandemic podcasting to hosting live shows and conventions, and how they built a welcoming community for fans of all fandoms. They share behind-the-scenes stories, favorite moments from interviews, and their mission to make nerdiness a verb, not just an identity. Plus, they tease upcoming convention appearances, big-name interviews, and plans for their growing YouTube channel! ⏱️ Timestamps and Topics: 00:00 – Welcome to Phil and James of Distance Nerding 00:40 – How Distance Nerding started and the meaning behind the name 02:06 – Switching to live podcasting and the perks of real-time chaos 04:13 – Lessons learned from Hardly Heroes and their positive nerdy approach 05:48 – The four pillars of Distance Nerding: Nerdy, Positive, Funny, Energetic 07:56 – Favorite past topics and interviews, "Growing Up Geeky" segment 09:13 – Making every guest relatable, from indie creators to celebrities 12:08 – Creating a safe space for fandoms and avoiding toxicity 13:07 – The importance of fostering fandoms for future generations 14:46 – Appreciating Star Wars across generations and respecting all fandoms 16:26 – Con life! Hosting panels, interacting with fans, and building experiences 18:47 – Being fans first: The heart of every Distance Nerding interview 20:19 – Interviewing high-profile guests and bucket-list moments 21:08 – Expanding their podcast with The Download and Comic Conversation 22:48 – YouTube goals: Long-form interviews, Lego builds, and lively debates 24:42 – Building a nerdy community and engaging listeners worldwide 26:35 – Nationwide community and the importance of sharing opinions 27:25 – The podcast as a modern-day recess for fandom discussions 28:42 – Upcoming interviews, conventions, and special guests like Sean Gunn 31:49 – Where to find Distance Nerding online (with plenty of humor!)

We examine the Supreme Court's deportation ruling and how Trump-appointed Justice Amy Coney Barrett's voting record reveals a commitment to interpreting law rather than following party lines, a principle even Trump acknowledges is proper judicial conduct.• Trump's tariff strategy has prompted 75+ countries to seek negotiations with the US• Market fluctuations from tariffs are temporary if people don't panic and sell• The ultimate goal may be replacing income tax with tariff revenue, as the founders intended• Nationwide "Hands Off" protests ironically embrace libertarian values of limited government• Media manipulation is evident in coverage of tragic events and political discourse• The View has hosted 63 guests this year with zero conservative voices• Critical thinking requires seeking multiple perspectives beyond mainstream narrativesFollow Clay's social media for a big announcement about his book "Keep Moving, Keep Shooting" coming this Saturday!Support the showDON'T WAIT FOR THE NEXT EMERGENCY, PLUS, SAVE 15%: https://www.twc.health/elsa#ifounditonamazon https://a.co/ekT4dNOTRY AUDIBLE PLUS: https://amzn.to/3vb6Rw3Elsa's Books: https://www.amazon.com/~/e/B01E1VFRFQDesign Like A Pro: https://canva.7eqqol.net/xg6Nv...

John Lopes, executive vice president, Nationwide Alternative Ventures and Emerging Markets, said that given the size and scope of the company, Nationwide is one of the most diversified carriers in the U.S.

Host Dr. Davide Soldato and guests Dr. Jessica Burris discuss the article "Longitudinal Results from the Nationwide Just ASK Initiative to Promote Routine Smoking Assessment in American College of Surgeons Accredited Cancer Programs" and how persistent smoking following cancer diagnosis causes adverse outcomes while smoking cessation can improve survival. TRANSCRIPT The guest on this podcast episode has no disclosures to declare. Dr. Davide SoldatoHello and welcome to JCO After Hours, the podcast where we sit down with authors from some of the latest articles published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology. I am your host, Dr. Davide Soldato, medical oncologist at Ospedale San Martino in Genoa, Italy. Today we are joined by JCO author Dr. Jessica Burris. Dr. Burris is an Associate professor of Psychology at the University of Kentucky and co leader of the Cancer Prevention and Control Research Program at the Markey Cancer Center. Her research focuses on smoking cessation among cancer survivors, health disparities, and behavioral interventions to promote health equity. She also leads the BIRDS Lab, which explores the intersection of smoking, social determinants of health, and cancer survivorship. Today I will be discussing with Dr. Burris on the article titled Longitudinal Results from the Nationwide Just Ask Initiative to Promote Routine Smoking Assessment in American College of Surgeons Accredited Cancer Program. So, thank you for Speaking with us, Dr. Burris. Dr. Jessica BurrisThank you for inviting me. Dr. Davide SoldatoSo today we'll be discussing an important study on the implementation of smoking assessment in cancer care and specifically through the Just Ask Initiative. So, we know that tobacco use is a critical factor in cancer treatment outcomes in general, and yet integrating systematic smoking assessment into oncology care has faced various challenges. So, Dr. Burris, to start off our interview, I would like to ask you to briefly introduce the Just Ask Initiative for those of our readers and listeners who may not be familiar with it. So, a little bit about the primary goals and why do you think that routine smoking assessment is such an important aspect of cancer care and why the Just Ask Initiative focuses on this specific issue? Dr. Jessica BurrisSure. So, as you mentioned before, smoking is a really critical factor in terms of cancer care and cancer outcomes. It impacts a lot of things, from complications after surgery up into cancer mortality, but it also impacts patient's quality of life. Their pain may be more severe, they're more tired, their distress levels are higher. So, there's just a lot of different reasons why we need to understand and address smoking in the context of cancer care. But like you said too, there's a lot of barriers as well. But in order to effectively treat nicotine dependence and tobacco use, we really need to know who is currently smoking. And so that was really the driver for Just Ask, wanting to make sure that we are asking every person with cancer at their diagnosis and as they go through treatment, what their smoking history is, if they are currently smoking, which we usually consider to be any smoking or other tobacco use in the past 30 days, so that once we can identify that person, then we know who we need to help. Dr. Davide SoldatoThank you very much. That was very clear. And in terms of methodology, Just Ask was really a quality improvement type of initiative that involved the programs that were contacted and approached to participate in this type of initiative. And the methodology is pretty standard for this type of implementation science, which is the Plan Do Study Act methodology. So just a little bit of background on this type of methodology and why do you think it might be so successful when implementing these types of changes at the structural level and when we are implementing these types of programs. Dr. Jessica BurrisRight. So, the American College of Surgeons requires all the accredited cancer programs, both Commission on Cancer and the NAPBC or the ones that focus on breast cancer, to do at least one quality improvement project annually. And most of the programs do use the evidence-based Plan Do Study Act approach. I think it's a great one. It has a lot of evidence behind it, but it also is very practical or pragmatic. So, you're using data from your local healthcare system or clinic or program to inform what it is that you do. And then you're constantly pulling data out to see how well you're addressing the clinical practice change that you're hoping to achieve. And so, data is going in and coming out and you're using that to inform exactly what it is that you're doing over time. So, it's an iterative approach to practice change and again, one that has proven successful time and time again. And so that's the program that these programs and Just Ask used in order to increase the frequency by which they ask patients about smoking. Dr. Davide SoldatoSo as you were saying, the main objective of the initiative was really to understand if we are asking patients diagnosed with cancer and survivors if they are smoking. And how can we better report this information inside of the medical chart of the patient. So, what was the primary endpoint or the objective that you had for this type of intervention? And can you give us a little bit of results? So, what did you find the implementation of this quality improvement? How did it change the percentages of patients that were asked about smoking habits? And a little bit, what is your opinion on the results that you obtain in the study? Dr. Jessica BurrisSure. So, the goal was simple and that was to have an ask rate that was at least 90%. The way that we defined an ask rate is among all newly diagnosed cancer patients, how many were asked about their smoking history and their current status at that initial visit? And so, we wanted all of the participating programs who opted in to Just Ask in 2022 to achieve that 90% ask rate by the end of this one-year quality improvement project. And again, using the Plan Do Study Act approach, it was a very pragmatic study in some ways. So, what we did was we provided an intervention change package that we made available online. And programs could access that whenever they needed to and pull-down educational resources, patient facing materials, practical tools for changing the EHR or pulling data out of the EHR, any of those number of things. And then we also hosted webinars over the course of the year. And those webinars were great because half the time they were in response to questions that programs were asking as they went through the Just Ask QI project. And the other half of time we were really just reminding programs of the rationale and the reason for making sure that they're asking. And then of course, letting them know that they don't have to stop there, they should be advising patients to quit and assisting them with cessation. Even though that wasn't the goal of Just Ask, the goal again of Just Ask was getting that 90% rate. And so, we had over 750 programs who opted in to Just Ask and did this QI study with us, and it was successful. So, we met the goal, or rather the programs met the goal of that 90% ask rate. And that was maintained over time. And that was just fantastic. So again, we know that the end goal is really to assist patients with quitting, but we can't do that unless we know who to help. And so, you have to ask first. And again, they were able to do that. Dr. Davide SoldatoSo thank you very much. The quality improvement program was absolutely successful. And to go a little bit in the numbers, by the end of the one-year implementation of the program, you report a 98% rate of asking patients who first approached the centers or over time if they were or not smokers. So, you said before that you targeted a 90% ask rate in terms of smoking habits. But when looking at the data, I noticed that you already had in the baseline survey where you asked the programs about what were the practice before the implementation of the Just Ask initiative, already something that was quite close to the 90%. And yet, despite starting from such a good point, which was basically your endpoint, you still observed a major change over the years of the implementation. So, I wanted to just underline a little bit what is the value of this type of programs. And still starting from such a very high standard still, we managed to further improve. And as you were saying, this is pivotal and I think it's fundamental to really understand and see who are the patients that we need to refer and then to help in the smoking cessation. So, I just wanted a little bit of a comment on these very important results, despite already starting from a very good background from the centers. Dr. Jessica BurrisYeah, I'm glad that you brought up the baseline. So, I think one thing that's important about this study is that we looked at our ask rate or the asking as a clinical practice in two different ways. So, the 98% that you referred to that we found at the final survey is based on a response to a question on the frequency of asking. So, it's a Likert type question. And essentially what we did was we combined programs that reported usually asking or almost always asking into one, and that's where we arrived at the 98%. And at baseline it was 92%. What's interesting though is that we also asked them to report the specific number of patients who were seen in their cancer program during the prior six months and the number of patients who were asked about smoking in the prior six months. And with that we could get a proportion. And in every case, the self-report Likert question had a higher outcome than the raw data based on the data that was pulled from the EHR. And so, we saw this increase significantly over time, both in the self-report Likert question, but also in the EHR based data. And so, it was a win in two ways. What I think is really interesting though is that at baseline, even though 92% of programs said that they regularly ask about their patient smoking status, 16% of programs could not provide data that would allow calculation of an ask rate. So, they were reporting that they were able to do so but then could not actually do so. So, I think what that means essentially is that there's a disconnect between what programs are doing regularly or they believe that they're doing regularly and what their data actually shows. And it could be an issue with the quality of the data that's going into the EHR, or it could be an issue with pulling the data out of the EHR. And so one of the things that we saw that I think is a second indicator of success of Just Ask is that the quality of the data that programs were inputting into the EHR related to their patients smoking history and smoking status did improve over time, which meant that by the end it really was the case that the vast majority of programs were asking. And not only that, but they were also documenting it in a way to where it could inform patient care. Does that make sense? Dr. Davide SoldatoAbsolutely. And I think that that explanation really is truly important because I think that it also connects a little bit to how the initiative was able also to change things at the structural level, to be sure that there was the best possible way of asking, but also of having that information readily available inside of the EHR. This also connects a little bit to my next question, which was a little bit about organizational structure and also implementation barriers, which you report also as a self-reported information by the specific programs. So, there was a little bit of implementation barriers that was reported by the programs and this was not a specific endpoint of the Just Ask initiative, but you kind of mentioned it a little bit. The difficulties in pulling data from the EHR in understanding whether the information was collected and how it was collected. This might be one of the implementation barrier when we are looking at initiatives like Just Ask. So, I just wanted a little bit of your opinion if you think that these implementational barriers are more on the organizational side or on the provider side. And how can we use these quality improvement programs to really tackle this type of barriers to improve overall the reach and the importance of our action regarding smoking cessation. Dr. Jessica BurrisThe devils in the details, right? So I think it's a “both and” situation and not either or I think for providers, for individual providers, oncologists, nurses, supportive care providers, the issue of feeling like they're not fully trained in tobacco use assessment and treatment, and also feeling because of a lack of training that they don't feel confident or competent or even comfortable having conversations with their patients about their smoking history or being in the position to where they can really help someone who wants to quit in choosing the best path and way forward to do that that really matters. And so organizational readiness, these programs that participated were pretty high even at baseline in terms of the organizational readiness. They understood that it's a problem and they wanted to do something about it. And they were really eager and chomping at the bit to do so. But that has to trickle down to individual providers. And so, I think one of the implementation strategies that was used was staff training and provider education. And a lot of the participating programs chose that strategy. And I think as staff and providers are trained in how to ask and how to do so in a way that is nonjudgmental and that doesn't lean into things like stigma or blame or making patients feel guilty that perhaps their behavior led to their cancer, but really just understanding tobacco history and understanding nicotine dependence and the best strategies that we have to address those things that helped and that made a difference but it also is things at the system level, like having good EHR data, being able to pull those data out at a regular interval every three months or every four months, or even every six months to make sure that you're tracking smoking and also quitting over time. Both of those things need to happen. And I think those were things that we saw change as a result of Just Ask participation. Dr. Davide SoldatoRelating to this, provider readiness also to counsel patients on how to stop smoking or what is the best strategy. Despite, as you said in the very beginning, this was not the objective of Just Ask because you just wanted to improve the rate of smoking assessment and the quality of reporting of smoking assessment. You still observed higher rates of patients and survivors that were actually referred to some kind of intervention for smoking cessation. So, I was just wondering, why do you think that even though that was not required, you still observe this type of improvement? Like, is it just inherent to the fact that we are improving and we are placing more interest and more attention on the fact that patients should quit smoking, or do you think that it relates to something else completely? Dr. Jessica BurrisI think there's probably multiple things going on. One is once you're fully aware of the fact of the impact of smoking after a cancer diagnosis, you're going to be compelled to do something, I think. And so just the simple fact of knowing now that the patient sitting in front of you has smoked in the past week or two, they may be under a lot of stress because they're coping with cancer and they're coping with the side effects of their treatment. They may even have increased their smoking since their cancer diagnosis. And now you have this information. I think people who are providing cancer care, they want to improve the health and the life of the person sitting in front of them. And if they understand that smoking is a detriment or a hurdle to their doing so, then they're also more inclined to try and help that person quit smoking. And so, I think the asking and the documenting likely led to an increase in assistance and referrals to tobacco treatment specialists or to a state quit line, which was also common, simply because that's part of providing quality care. I think also there's been a greater emphasis nationally, in part led by the National Cancer Institute and a cancer moonshot initiative that it led, they're really focused on getting more treatment to more patients with smoking and increasing the reach and the effectiveness of the treatments that we provide. And so, I think there has been a shift in oncology care broadly to put more attention on smoking and smoking cessation as part of standard cancer care. And so, I think this kind of shift in the field also informed things as well as, again, thinking about the patient and the individual who's in the room and wanting to do something about the problem that you've just identified. Dr. Davide SoldatoAnd one thing that I believe is truly exceptional about the Just Ask initiative is really also the diversity of the type of programs that you involved. Like, you went from community centers to more academic centers. And really, I did not have the impression reading the manuscript that there was any difference in the way this type of quality improvement initiative can really benefit all these programs and all these centers. So, I was just wanting to have your opinion or comment on how do you think this type of initiative could be transferable across the country and across different settings and different types of cancer care? Dr. Jessica BurrisYeah, I'm really glad that you brought that up, because I think most of the clinical trials that are done in this area are done at academic medical centers, which are admittedly kind of resource rich places to receive cancer care. And so, what works in academic medical center may not work in a small rural practice in the middle of Kansas, for example, or in Mississippi. And it may not work in other community-based practices, even if they're larger and set in an urban setting. And so, one of the things that frankly I loved about Just Ask is that it was very heterogeneous in terms of the sites and the participating groups. And so not only was it national and by far the largest initiative in this area, again with over 750 different programs, but the programs were diverse. So, we had large community-based programs, integrated networks, smaller community programs. And then the academic centers were actually the smallest. Only like 10 or 12 out of the 750 plus were academic. And so, it was very different than what is the norm in this research area and in this area generally in terms of clinical practice. And we were able to show that the type of program that participated had no bearing on their success. And so, when we think about initiatives that work and interventions that work, we also really have to think about what is scalable and what could be disseminated across different practices. And this is one of those things that can. It worked and it worked across different swaths of group, which was great. Dr. Davide SoldatoAbsolutely. And just one last comment about the intervention, and it's also a point that you raised in the manuscript. This initiative, like many others also at the national levels that have been reported previously, they rarely had really the participation or the perspective of the patients embodied inside of them. So, I was wondering, how do you see the field moving forward. Like you envision something that would implement sort of a co-creation with patients or cancer survivors in order to really create something that is more appealing and takes more into consideration what is the patient perspectives when we are approaching something like smoking cessation, which as you were mentioning before, it can have a lot of stigma or already some negative feelings by the patients and feelings of guilt regarding the fact that they smoked and that might have caused that cancer. So just a little bit of your opinion as to how you see the implementation science in smoking cessation moving forward while integrating also the patient perspectives. Dr. Jessica BurrisYeah, that's a great question. So, this is something that I've thought about a lot in my lab and at Market Cancer center, which I'll use as an example. But oftentimes what we see is that even when tobacco treatment is offered as part of standard cancer care, even when we try to remove barriers like the financial cost of treatment at Markey, we embed it within our psych oncology program. And so, all of those services are offered for free. The rate at which patients say, yes, they want to engage in treatment is much, much lower than what we would want. And so that means two things. One, we need to offer help repeatedly to patients and understand that their willingness to quit and their willingness to accept treatment likely would change over time. And so, we need to keep coming back to people. It's not a one and done situation. But then also we need to understand what the barriers are from a patient's perspective. So why are they saying no? That they're either not ready or that they don't want treatment. They want to, quote, unquote, go it alone. And oftentimes what we hear is that patients want to be able to do this by themselves. They want to feel like, I quit smoking and I did it all by myself. And this is this huge thing that I've overcome. Not too different from the perspective that a lot of patients have about fighting cancer. They want to fight this addiction, this dependence that they've had oftentimes for multiple decades. And so, I think one thing that might be beneficial is to think about having peer led tobacco treatment. So have a patient who was able to quit successfully and have them provide counseling alongside a trained provider so that patients see someone like them who's went through it in the context of cancer care and who was able to overcome and to fight and win against tobacco, essentially. I think the other thing is trying to make sure that when we're asking about smoking and when we're offering treatment that we are not accidentally harming patients by bringing up feelings of stigma or guilt or shame. And I think one way to make sure we don't do that is to really lean on clinicians who are trained in addressing social determinants of health and other supportive care. So, our social workers, I think would be great. They're oftentimes embedded within oncology care. They are surely able to be trained as tobacco treatment specialists. They're already working with patients; they're addressing other barriers to care. They're sensitive in how they ask questions oftentimes. And so, they're really an ideal partner for this work. And we have found in a lot of settings that social workers are great in terms of being tobacco treatment specialists, including what we saw in Just Ask. Dr. Davide SoldatoThank you very much. That was really very, very interesting. And so, last question, moving forward, we improved the rate of asking patients. We are able to document this addiction more clearly in the EHR. So how do you see the field moving forward? In the manuscript, you speak a little bit about the Beyond Ask initiative. So just a little bit of a background about what is this initiative, what you are planning to do, and what do you think would be the best way to really act on this information that we are starting to collect in a better way and more frequently. Dr. Jessica BurrisYeah. So Beyond Ask really took everything that we did in Just Ask and amplified it. So instead of focusing on asking, we really said to make a difference and to improve cancer outcomes, ultimately patients need to be able to quit smoking. It's not enough that we know who is smoking, but that we help that individual or those groups of people quit. And so Beyond Ask had the goal to increase cessation assistance. So, either prescribing medication to help with smoking cessation, referring to a quit line, or another evidence-based program, or personally providing cessation counseling on site at that cancer program and to try and improve again within assistance. It was another one-year study, but we increased the frequency of surveys. I think we ended up with five total surveys. So, we were capturing two to three months at a time instead of a six-month period. And the data that we were capturing was very similar to what we did in Just Ask. And I can say we're still doing the data analysis, but it was another major success. So, with Beyond Ask, we had about 350 participating programs, many of whom not all, but many did participate in Just Ask. So, I think Just Ask kind of energized people around addressing the issue of smoking in their patient population. And again, they were really chomping at the bit to do more. And so, we offered Beyond Ask just after Just Ask. So Just Ask was 2022. Beyond ask was 2023. It ended in the spring of 2024. And again, another success. Dr. Davide SoldatoThank you very much. So, we are eager to see the results of this study. So that leads us to the end of this interview. So, thank you again, Dr. Burris for joining us today and speaking about your work. Dr. Jessica BurrisThank you. Dr. Davide SoldatoSo we appreciate you sharing more on the JCO article titled Longitudinal Results from the Nationwide Just Ask Initiative to Promote Routine Smoking Assessment in American College of Surgeons Accredited Cancer Program. 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What if every child could attend the school where he or she would learn most successfully? Empowering parents to choose their children's school is called educational—orschool—choice.  School choice allows parents to better meet their children's tailored educational needs and circumstances.Nationwide polling shows that strong majorities of voters support parents having “the right to use tax dollars designated for their child's education to send their child to the public or private school which best serves their needs.”  So far this year, Tennessee, Idaho, and Wyoming have joined 12 other states enacting universal or near-universal school choice laws for their students. According to the nonprofit organization EdChoice, approximately 40% of American children are now eligible to participate in a school choice program that includes private options. Millions more attend charter schools or benefit from other kinds of publicschool choices.Children are unique, with different talents, interests, and learning styles. Schools that work well for some don't always meet the needs of others. It's time for Oregon to join the “school choice states,” so every child has the chance for aneffective, motivating, and successful school experience.

From small towns to the largest cities, Rachel Maddow reports on the wide diversity of issues being protested in demonstrations across the United States on Saturday, as hundreds of thousands of Americans took to the streets to make their objections to Donald Trump's agenda heard.

Here's your local news for Monday, April 7, 2025:We head to downtown Madison for this Saturday's "Hands Off!" protest,Outline the results from a new, statewide survey on big money in politics,Hear how a state Democrat wants to fix Wisconsin's affordable housing crisis,Share the local government's calendar for the week ahead,Commemorate the National Day for Immigrant Justice in 2006,Close out our shots special,Review two new features,And much more.

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Join us for a powerful episode of Beyond the Letter with Pastor Adam and special guest Pastor Mark Francey of Oceans Church.Explore the bold vision behind Baptize America—a nationwide movement uniting churches for one of the largest mass water baptisms in history. From the shores of California to the heart of every state, discover how God is calling His Church into a fresh wave of unity, renewal, and revival.In this episode, Pastor Mark shares his personal journey, the supernatural moments that shaped Oceans Church, and the prophetic spark behind Baptize SoCal, Baptize California, and now Baptize America. Hear how this simple yet profound act of faith—water baptism—is transforming lives and igniting hearts across the nation.Whether you're a church leader, a believer, or simply exploring faith, this conversation will stir your spirit and invite you to be part of something historic.

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner  While thousands of folks descended on downtown Salt Lake City for General Conference, another few thousand marched on Utah's Capitol Hill to protest the Trump administration and Elon Musk. It was part of a nationwide protest called "Hands Off." So, what were the biggest issues protestors had with the administration? Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas talk through some of the frustrations. 

Hosts: Greg Skordas and Adam Gardiner  Worldwide markets continue to flounder after tariffs announcement  The stock market continues to fall today -- both here in the U.S. and around the world -- as a result of President Trump's tariffs announcement from last week. Unilateral 10% tariffs are already in place and the country-specific tariffs will go into effect on Wednesday. And the President's not backing down... even threatening higher tariffs on China today. We hear the President talk a bit about the tariffs and their effects on our allies in Israel. Senior Economist at Zions Bank Robert Spendlove also joins the conversation to discuss the effects of tariffs on retirement funds.    Emails mistakenly sent to Ukrainian refugees telling them to leave the U.S.  Imagine this: you've left your war-torn country and are in the U.S. legally under a humanitarian program. Then out of the blue, you get an email from the federal government telling you that you have 7 days to leave the country or the "federal government will find you." That's what happened to an unknown number of Ukrainian refugees last week. And the email sent out? Yeah, that wasn't supposed to be sent out. The Inside Sources hosts discuss the latest on this situation.   Latest development on Maryland man inadvertently deported to El Salvadorian prison  U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts has agreed to pause the midnight deadline for the Trump administration to retrieve a mistakenly deported man. The Maryland man -- originally from El Salvador but here legally -- was deported to an El Salvadorian prison due to an administrative error. The administration admitted the mistake but said there was nothing they could do. A federal judge didn't like that answer and ordered the man be returned by tonight. But now that deadline’s been paused. KSL Legal Analyst Greg Skordas breaks down the White House’s argument.    Nationwide protests against Trump administration  While thousands of folks descended on downtown Salt Lake City for General Conference, another few thousand marched on Utah's Capitol Hill to protest the Trump administration and Elon Musk. It was part of a nationwide protest called "Hands Off." So, what were the biggest issues protestors had with the administration? Adam Gardiner and Greg Skordas talk through some of the frustrations.    Trump Cabinet members visit Utah  Health and Human Service Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and EPA Secretary Lee Zeldin are in Utah today discussing a few health-related bills recently passed by the state legislature. Plus, Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy is here as well, taking a ride and tour of UTA's FrontRunner. Three cabinet members in Utah on a single day -- is this a sign of Utah's growing status on the national stage?    Fmr. Congresswoman Mia Love’s funeral services  Former Congresswoman Mia Love was celebrated today by friends, family, and former constituents and political colleagues this morning. Everyone who talked spoke of her kindness, her resilience, and her deep love of country. Inside Sources finishes hearing clips from the funeral service.   

Comprehensive coverage of the day's news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court Chief Justice blocks court order to return Maryland man mistakenly deported to notorious Salvadoran prison Israel PM Netanyahu visits White House, Trump hints at new ceasefire while calling for US ownership of Gaza Weekend Hands Off protest in SF targets Musk, DOGE, and Trump policies, with call for solidarity Hands Off protest in Oakland calls for building people power to fight autocratic regime Students blast UC Davis after university dismantles Law Student Association over support for divesting from Israel The post Hands Off protests nationwide blast Musk Trump agenda; Israel PM Netanyahu visits White House as Trump touts relocating Palestinians from Gaza – April 7, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Tomi Lahren reacts to the “Hands Off” rallies that took over major U.S. cities in protest of Donald Trump and Elon Musk's government cuts. Radio Talk Show Host, Tommy Sotomayor, reacts to that and more. Then, the teen accused of stabbing football star Austin Metcalf to death at a track meet in Texas now claims it was “self defense,” and Tomi has some Final Thoughts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A rally and march in downtown Chico drew more than 1,000 to protest. Also, a shooting that ended with two people dead in Chico last week is believed to be connected to domestic violence. We hear from the director of Catalyst. And Attorney General Rob Bonta along with 18 other U.S. attorneys general is challenging President Donald Trump's executive order that requires proof of citizenship be provided before a person can register to vote.

Titan Medical Center athlete, Big Dru talks about the side effects of eating too much Peanut Butter! He also answer fitness questions regarding HRT, Testosterone, Gym tips and more from our live stream audience.

Thousands of Utahns joined the nationwide "Hands Off" Protest bringing thousands outside the Utah State Capitol. Senator Nate Blouin was in attendance, he joins the show to discuss the turnout and the purpose.

A new nationwide project called “Probing Our Country's Soil Health” and is looking for 80 South Dakota farmers to participate. The project leaders are working to understand the status of soil health around the country and use that information to develop a new tool called Soil Health Assessment Protocol and Evaluation-- or SHAPE. SHAPE is an online tool designed to interpret soil health measurements, monitor soil health change and offer management practice alternatives for improving soil health. The goal of the project is to collect 13,000 soil samples across the U.S. from approximately 6,000 fields, sampling different soil, climate and management conditions. The SHAPE tool will be available as a free web-based app for easy soil health scoring. For more information, go to https://extension.sdstate.edu/news/80-south-dakota-farmers-needed-nationwide-soil-health-project-enroll-today or contact Jason Clark, SDSU Extension Soil Fertility Specialist, at Jason.D.Clark@sdstate.edu, or Hans Klopp, SDSU Extension Soil Health Specialist, at Hans.Klopp@sdstate.edu.

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode of Connected Parenting, I sit down with Sonia Cacciacarro —registered psychotherapist and member of the Connected Parenting team—for an honest and compassionate conversation about grief, loss, and how to talk to children about death and dying.Sonia shares her journey from fitness expert and mom of three to psychotherapist, and how her husband's diagnosis and passing from FTD and ALS shaped her passion for helping families navigate bereavement and loss. Together, we explore why our culture struggles with death, why it's so hard for parents to talk about it with their kids, and how we can support our children (and ourselves) through the grieving process.Whether you're walking through grief right now or want to build the emotional resilience your child will one day need, this episode offers deep insights, practical strategies, and loving support for some of life's hardest moments.Jennifer's Takeaways:Sonia's Journey into Grief and Death Counseling (02:38)The Importance of Talking About Death and Dying (04:14)Children's Understanding and Coping with Death (16:48)Navigating Social Interactions and Support Systems (17:09)The Role of Empathy and Sympathy in Grief (17:30)Preparing Children for Future Losses (18:37)The Impact of Cultural and Personal Beliefs on Grief (20:10)Conclusion and Final Thoughts (27:30)Meet Sonia Cacciacarro Sonia began her career in the health and fitness industry, working in corporate fitness and country clubs before launching her own fitness consulting and personal training business. After becoming a mother of three, she transitioned to being a stay-at-home mom. This period of family life led her to a journey of self-discovery, ultimately guiding her to pursue a career in psychotherapy.Sonia became a Registered Psychotherapist in 2016, founding her own private practice, and joined the Connected Parenting team in 2018, where she works with children, teens, adults, couples, and families. In April 2021, Sonia's life took a dramatic turn when her husband was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD) and ALS. She took a break from her practice to care for him until he died in October 2022. Sonia credits her education, work experience, and personal resilience for helping her navigate this challenging period. Now, her professional focus has expanded to helping families cope with grief, bereavement, death, and dying.Website: https://therapybysonia.ca/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/therapybysonia/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100063605529221#LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sonia-cacciacarro-275292127/Meet Jennifer KolariJennifer Kolari is the host of the “Connected Parenting” weekly podcast and the co-host of “The Mental Health Comedy” podcast. Kolari is a frequent guest on Nationwide morning shows and podcasts in th US and Canada. Her advice can also be found in many Canadian and US magazines such as; Today's Parent, Parents Magazine and Canadian Family.Kolari's powerful parenting model is based on the neurobiology of love, teaching parents how to use compassion and empathy as powerful medicine to transform challenging behavior and build children's emotional resilience and emotional shock absorbers.Jennifer's wisdom, quick wit and down to earth style help parents navigate modern-day parenting problems, offering real-life examples as well as practical and effective tools and strategies.Her highly entertaining, inspiring workshops are shared with warmth and humour, making her a crowd-pleasing speaker with schools, medical professionals, corporations and agencies throughout North America, Europe and Asia.One of the nation's leading parenting experts, Jennifer Kolari, is a highly sought- after international speaker and the founder of Connected Parenting. A child and family therapist with a busy practice based in San Diego and Toronto, Kolari is also the author of Connected Parenting: How to Raise A Great Kid (Penguin Group USA and Penguin Canada, 2009) and You're Ruining My Life! (But Not Really): Surviving the Teenage Years with Connected Parenting (Penguin Canada, 2011).

Democrats must take a clear position in favor of smart, targeted tariffs — on individual products rather than countries — like Biden did. Veteran war correspondent Phil Ittner reports from Ukraine with sobering war crimes committed by Russian forces. Also US Rep Mark Pocan (WI) comments on the recent election wins in Wisconsin during a National Progressive Town Hall Meeting with the audience. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

President Trump's executive actions are being blocked left, right, and center by federal courts issuing nationwide injunctions – or orders for the government to halt a given policy that judges deem unlawful. However, the constitutionality of these national injunctions is up for debate. Should the Supreme Court decide that judicial policy pronouncements are indeed unconstitutional, […]

President Trump's executive actions are being blocked left, right, and center by federal courts issuing nationwide injunctions – or orders for the government to halt a given policy that judges deem unlawful. However, the constitutionality of these national injunctions is up for debate. Should the Supreme Court decide that judicial policy pronouncements are indeed unconstitutional, what will that mean for Executive power? Could it mean that Congress will need to resume doing the work it has shirked for years? And what will it mean for the Trump agenda?John Yoo is the Emanuel Heller Professor of Law at the University of California at Berkeley, a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the American Enterprise Institute, a Senior Research Fellow at the Civitas Institute, and a Visiting Fellow at the Hoover Institution and Stanford University. Yoo was a law clerk for Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas, the general council of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and the former head of the Office of Legal Counsel in the Justice Department. His most recent book is The Politically Incorrect Guide to the Supreme Court (Regnery, 2023) with Robert Delahunty.Read the transcript here. Subscribe to our Substack here.

About the Guest(s):Lisa Aquila is a dedicated advocate for disability rights and Vice Chair of the Board at Disability Equality in Education (DEE). Lisa's journey into disability advocacy began after a career as a home care attendant was cut short due to her own disability. As an education outreach specialist, she has been pivotal in lobbying for disability-inclusive curriculum legislation, co-founding the Coalition on Disability Inclusive Curriculum, and advancing the social model of disability. Her work aims to integrate disability discourse into general education, inspiring future generations to embrace diversity.Episode Summary:In this enlightening episode of Think Inclusive, host Tim Villegas welcomes Lisa Aquila, a fervent advocate for disability rights and Vice Chair at Disability Equality in Education. They explore the importance of integrating disability into K-12 education, emphasizing that disability is a natural part of human diversity. Through personal anecdotes and professional insights, Lisa outlines her journey from home care attendant to becoming a key figure in disability advocacy.Lisa shares her experience spearheading the disability-inclusive curriculum initiative, highlighting the success of the program piloted in Pennsylvania. The conversation delves into the social model of disability, focusing on how societal barriers can be dismantled through education. Both Lisa and Tim discuss the potential of early education in changing perceptions, advocating for resources and support systems that enable teachers to effectively incorporate disability studies into classrooms nationwide.Complete show notes + transcript: https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/disability-inclusive-curriculum-changing-mindsets-in-pennsylvania-schools-and-nationwide/Key Takeaways:Disability is a natural part of human diversity and should be woven into everyday conversations and education to dismantle stigma.The disability-inclusive curriculum aims to educate K-12 students on the contributions of disabled individuals, promoting understanding and acceptance.Lisa Aquila and DEE work under the principle of "Nothing About Us Without Us," ensuring that disabled voices are central in creating educational content.The pilot project in Pennsylvania offers a blueprint for disability education that could inspire similar initiatives nationwide.Teachers have continuous support for integrating these lessons into their classrooms, fostering a more inclusive generation.Resources:Disability Equality in Education (DEE): https://www.disabilityequalityeducation.org/DEE email: info@DisabilityEqualityEducation.orgCall DEE at (724)726-1155Thanks to our sponsor, IXL. https://www.ixl.com/inclusive Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Stu Burguiere looks at the breakout of protests over the weekend against Elon Musk, the DOGE, and Tesla and investigates who is funding these suspiciously well-timed meetups. Then, BlazeTV host Steve Deace joins for an update on President Donald Trump's legal entanglements. And Stu debunks YET ANOTHER leftist talking point regarding Trump's “tax cuts for the rich.” TODAY'S SPONSORS   LEAN Get 20% off when you enter the code ‘STU20' at http://www.TakeLean.com   JASE EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS ANTIBIOTICS Go to http://www.Jase.com to enter the giveaway or enter code “STU” at checkout for a special discount on your order Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

WMAL GUEST: 7:05 AM - INTERVIEW - JOE DIGENOVA - legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney of District of Columbia POLITICO: Appeals court clears way for Trump to fire leaders of ‘independent’ federal agencies James Boasberg’s daughter works for nonprofit whose founder said judge ‘rightly’ blocked deportations of alleged Venezuelan gangbangers — and opposes Laken Riley Act Musk: Wisconsin Supreme Court race ‘might decide the future of America and Western Civilization ’'This is so crazy': Musk sounds alarm on non-citizen social security surge POLITICO: Appeals court clears way for Trump to fire leaders of ‘independent’ federal agencies Where to find more about WMAL's morning show: Follow the Show Podcasts on Apple podcasts, Audible and Spotify. Follow WMAL's "O'Connor and Company" on X: @WMALDC, @LarryOConnor, @Jgunlock, @patricepinkfile, and @heatherhunterdc. Facebook: WMALDC and Larry O'Connor Instagram: WMALDC Show Website: https://www.wmal.com/oconnor-company/ How to listen live weekdays from 5 to 9 AM: https://www.wmal.com/listenlive/ Episode: Monday, March 31, 2025 / 7 AM Hour See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful interview, we sit down with Rabbi Yehoshua Soudakoff, a trailblazing deaf rabbi, to discuss his journey, the challenges he has faced, and the impact he is making in the Jewish Deaf community worldwide. He shares his experiences growing up deaf in a hearing world, his path to becoming a rabbi, and the work he is doing to make Torah and Judaism more accessible. There are an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 Deaf and hard-of-hearing Jews in Israel and around 40,000 to 50,000 worldwide, with communities in the U.S., Europe, and Russia. Many face limited access to Jewish education, Torah learning, and religious services due to a lack of sign language resources. Organizations such as the Jewish Deaf Foundation and The Israel Deaf Community Center are working to bridge this gap and create more inclusive opportunities. This conversation is both inspiring and eye-opening, offering a glimpse into the resilience, faith, and dedication of Rabbi Soudakoff and the broader Jewish Deaf community. Watch now to hear his story and gain a deeper understanding of the unique challenges and triumphs within this often-overlooked part of the Jewish world. For more information, you can visit his website: https://chushim.org/ ____________________________________________________ To win $200 comment on YouTube under this episode, who you think that we will be recording a new episode of Meaningful People next week! And the first person who comments and gets it right, will also receive a Meaningful People Game!  ____________________________________________________ This episode was made possible thanks to our sponsors: ►Blooms Kosher   Bring you the best Kosher products worldwide.   https://bloomskosher.com   ____________________________________________________   ► PZ Deals - Download the app and never pay full price again! https://app.pz.deals/install/mpp  __________________________________________________ ► Lalechet     We're a team of kosher travel experts, here to carry you off to your dream destination swiftly, safely, and seamlessly in an experience you will forever cherish.    https://www.lalechet.com/website   __________________________________________________ ► Colel Chabad Pushka App - The easiest way to give Tzedaka    https://pushka.cc/meaningful    __________________________________________________   ► The Jewish Providence Rhode Island Recruitment Committee is offering new families a FREE $50K housing contribution and FREE first year PHDS (Providence Hebrew Day School) tuition for all kids (+subsidized following years) moving into the city. You can learn more about the campaign on their website at www.providencetorah.com and the in town Jewish School, Providence Hebrew Day School, on IG at https://www.instagram.com/phds_rhodeisland/    ____________________________________________________ ► Eretz Hakodesh - Vote to Keep Israel Holy!   Over the years, liberal movements have gained significant influence as the primary representatives of the Jewish Diaspora. From this position, they have pushed agendas that impact crucial issues related to religion and state in Israel.   Eretz HaKodesh seeks to balance this influence by accurately reflecting the power dynamics of Jewish communities in the Diaspora and amplifying the voices of Orthodox communities dedicated to preserving the timeless values of the Torah and authentic Jewish tradition. Click here to vote in the upcoming World Zionist Organization elections: https://bit.ly/41D1Ag0    __________________________________________________ ► Lema'an Achai - Donate to Families this Pesach! Financial hardship is like being stuck in quicksand. Freedom feels very far away when your fridge is empty, and every night is spent worrying about overdue bills. Lema'an Achai aren't just giving handouts to struggling families. They are lifting them up and accompanying them to freedom, through financial training. This Pesach set a family free. Make a donation today  https://www.lemaanachai.org ____________________________________________________ ► EDEN BET SHEMESH  A new community in Israel lead by Rabbi Beni and Chani Krohn   CONTACT US TODAY!  whatsapp - https://Wa.me/972526244600 Email - realty@kellystern.com Phone number - +972526244600   ____________________________________________________   ► KosherWine.com - #1 Spot for Pesach Wines   Make sure you're stocked for Sedarim! No schlepping. No last-minute runs. ✅ Nationwide shipping ✅ Expert picks ✅ One-click Pesach mixed cases Free shipping with 15 bottles + Make your Pesach smoother with https://www.kosherwine.com and order today! Use code MM15 for $15 off your order of $300+   ____________________________________________________ Order the brand new Meaningful People Game!       https://meaningfulminute.org/thegame    ____________________________________________________ ► Subscribe to our Podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.     https://apple.co/2WALuE2    https://spoti.fi/39bNGnO  

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Lawfare Tactics: The discussion highlights the use of nationwide injunctions by left-wing activist judges to block President Trump's agenda. This tactic is described as unprecedented and a significant shift from previous administrations. Statistics: The document provides statistics showing the dramatic increase in nationwide injunctions during Trump's presidency compared to previous administrations. For example, there were 37 nationwide injunctions in the first two months of Trump's presidency, compared to 32 during the entire terms of Bush, Obama, and Biden combined. Historical Context: It explains the historical context of injunctions, noting that such widespread use is a recent development and a departure from traditional legal practices. Pro-Hamas Radical's Visa Revocation Case of Mommodo Tal: The document discusses the case of Mommodo Tal, a British and Gambian dual national studying at Cornell University on an F-1 student visa. Tal's visa was revoked due to his anti-American and anti-Israel statements and actions. Statements and Actions: Tal is quoted making several inflammatory statements, including celebrating the October 7th attacks by Hamas and calling for armed resistance. His social media posts express hatred towards the U.S. and support for anti-Israel sentiments. Legal and Political Reactions: The document details the legal actions taken against Tal, including his lawsuit to block deportation. It also mentions protests by left-wing activists supporting Tal and criticizes Democrats for not condemning his actions. Broader Themes Weaponization of Legal System: The podcast argues that Democrats are using the legal system to subvert democracy by targeting Trump through lawfare. Judicial Reforms: There is a discussion on potential judicial reforms to address the issue of nationwide injunctions, including the possibility of returning to a system with three-judge district courts for constitutional challenges. Free Speech and Anti-Semitism: The document touches on issues of free speech, particularly in the context of anti-Semitic actions on college campuses, and criticizes Democrats for their perceived double standards. Please Hit Subscribe to this podcast Right Now. Also Please Subscribe to the 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson and the Ben Ferguson Show Podcast Wherever You get You're Podcasts. Thanks for Listening #seanhannity #hannity #marklevin #levin #charliekirk #megynkelly #tucker #tuckercarlson #glennbeck #benshapiro #shapiro #trump #sexton #bucksexton#rushlimbaugh #limbaugh #whitehouse #senate #congress #thehouse #democrats#republicans #conservative #senator #congressman #congressmen #congresswoman #capitol #president #vicepresident #POTUS #presidentoftheunitedstatesofamerica#SCOTUS #Supremecourt #DonaldTrump #PresidentDonaldTrump #DT #TedCruz #Benferguson #Verdict #justicecorrupted #UnwokeHowtoDefeatCulturalMarxisminAmericaYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@VerdictwithTedCruzSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Democrats lost every swing state in November, but they have a backup plan to keep Donald Trump from keeping any of his promises: Nationwide judicial injunctions. How can America escape the tyranny of almost 700 would-be dictators with gavels? And when are things bad enough that the Trump Admin should consider ignoring a judge entirely? Charlie weighs in, and Ben Weingarten offers his own ideas for how to navigate this crisis for the American republic. Watch ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch on charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.