Podcasts about neil bradley

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley (who's away on another Great American Adventure) offers up one of his favourite episodes from the past in San Francisco - enjoy!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley prepares for yet another Great American Adventure and offers up the second part of his tribute to the late Russell Dryden and the history of the Bermondsey Carnival!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host Neil Bradley offers up a tribute (by way of an earlier episode) to the late Russell Dryden, who was one half of Bermondsey Beat, the people behind the Bermondsey Carnival.  He also takes a visit to his mother's graveside, talks about Working Class Writing, and accidentally takes another walk with his little podcast superstar, Chili-Palmer!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley goes to a book-signing event, casts his angry vote at the polling station, doesn't get invited to the Labour victory party, talks politics and the struggle with clean living under difficult circumstances!

This Day in Legal History: Oliver Ellsworth BornOn this day in legal history, April 29 marks the birth of Oliver Ellsworth in 1745, in Windsor, Connecticut. A pivotal figure in early American jurisprudence, Ellsworth's contributions to the United States legal system are profound and lasting. As the third Chief Justice of the United States, a position he assumed in 1796, Ellsworth helped shape the role and authority of the Supreme Court. However, his most significant legal legacy stems from his earlier work as a drafter of the Judiciary Act of 1789.The Judiciary Act of 1789 was a cornerstone in the establishment of the federal court system, laying down the framework for its structure and function. The Act not only created the system of federal district and circuit courts but also detailed their jurisdictions and interrelations with state courts, thereby ensuring a cohesive and unified judiciary. Ellsworth's influence is also noted in his role in determining that the Supreme Court justices would have the final say on the constitutionality of state laws, a principle central to federalism in the United States.Before his tenure on the Supreme Court, Ellsworth served as a U.S. Senator from Connecticut. During this time, he played a crucial role in drafting the United States Constitution. His proposals and ideas significantly shaped the development of the legislative branch and the balance of power among the federal government's three branches.Ellsworth's tenure as Chief Justice was marked by efforts to enforce the principles laid out in the Constitution and the Judiciary Act. His diplomatic role was also notable, including his 1799 mission to France, which helped de-escalate tensions and avert a potential war between the two nations.Though less famous than his contemporaries like George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Ellsworth's impact on American law and governance is indisputable. His legal philosophy and decisions continue to influence the U.S. legal system. Despite resigning from the Supreme Court in 1800 due to poor health, his foundational work, particularly the Judiciary Act of 1789, remains a critical element of legal studies and practice in the United States today.Oliver Ellsworth's legacy is a testament to the enduring influence of early American legal thinkers in shaping the judicial landscape of the nation. His birth anniversary serves not only as a remembrance of his personal achievements but also as a celebration of the foundational principles he helped to establish, which continue to govern the United States.The Federal Trade Commission's (FTC) recent nationwide ban on noncompete clauses has significantly impacted state legislatures, prompting many to reconsider and tighten their restrictions on these restrictive covenants. The FTC's initiative marks a significant federal push towards liberalizing labor mobility by prohibiting employers from enforcing noncompete agreements that prevent employees from moving between jobs within the same industry. This move has catalyzed a broader examination of noncompete laws at the state level, with some states already modifying their laws and others poised to follow.Evan Starr, an associate professor at the University of Maryland, suggests that the FTC's proposal has fundamentally altered the discussion around noncompetes, influencing states like Minnesota and New York. Minnesota successfully enacted a ban last year, while New York saw a bill pass the legislature only to be vetoed. Other states, including Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Michigan, are also considering expanding their restrictions on noncompetes.Despite the FTC's robust action, the rule faces legal challenges, rendering its future uncertain. This situation places state-level regulations as the primary enforceable standards, a point emphasized by legal experts and enforcers who advocate for continued strong enforcement of state laws during this period. Gwendolyn Cooley, Wisconsin's assistant attorney general for antitrust, stresses the importance of robust state enforcement.Noncompete agreements affect an estimated 30 million American workers. States like California, Oklahoma, and North Dakota have outright bans on all noncompetes, while other states have more targeted restrictions, such as bans for certain healthcare workers in New Mexico, Iowa, and Kentucky.Legal and business experts debate the FTC's authority to enact such sweeping regulations. Some argue that state legislatures are the appropriate bodies to handle such matters, a sentiment echoed by Neil Bradley from the US Chamber of Commerce. On the other hand, legal scholars like Orly Lobel of the University of San Diego see the FTC's action as a catalyst for more uniform state laws, potentially leading to a regulatory landscape similar to California's stringent stance against noncompetes.Finally, the FTC's rule explicitly states that it does not preempt state laws offering similar or greater protections, nor does it inhibit state-level enforcement actions. This clarification ensures that state authorities can continue to regulate noncompetes independently of the FTC's framework.The FTC's noncompete ban notably highlights the complex interplay between federal initiatives and state law. The rule's explicit allowance for state laws to offer greater protection or to continue separate enforcement actions emphasizes the layered nature of legal authority in the U.S., showcasing how federal and state laws can coexist and complement each other in regulating employment practices. This dual-layer regulation is crucial for understanding the broader implications of legal decisions on employment and competition within states.Battles Over Noncompete Clauses Poised to Heat Up in StatehousesDonald Trump is utilizing the intense media scrutiny surrounding his New York hush money trial to bolster his presidential campaign by embracing the notion that all publicity is good. Despite facing multiple criminal charges, Trump is engaging in presidential-like activities, such as meeting with foreign dignitaries at Trump Tower and making public appearances in Harlem and Manhattan. These efforts are seen as an attempt to maintain his public visibility and portray an image of perseverance against what he describes as a politically motivated trial.Trump's campaign strategy also involves frequent updates on his social media platform, Truth Social, where he continues to claim that the trial is a "witch hunt" and an act of election interference. The trial itself bars media from televising the proceedings, making Trump's own communications and staged public appearances key to keeping his narrative in the public eye. His strategy aims to use the media coverage to his advantage, despite the risks associated with the negative connotations of the trial.Political analysts and strategists note that Trump's ability to turn the trial into a campaign platform may have mixed results. While it keeps him in the public eye, the ongoing coverage of the trial's sordid details could potentially alienate some voters. However, his campaign team remains confident that these actions will ultimately rally support against what they view as unjust persecution.The trial has become a focal point not just for Trump's legal battles, but also for his campaign's efforts to contrast his proactive engagement with what they portray as the failures of the Biden administration. This strategy includes showcasing Trump's involvement in significant global issues and his resilience in the face of legal adversity, hoping to secure voter support amidst the controversy.Trump trial tests his campaign strategy of embracing bad publicity | ReutersA recent survey by Major, Lindsey & Africa and Leopard Solutions revealed that 45% of junior associates feel that law school did not adequately prepare them for practical aspects of their legal careers. This sentiment was drawn from feedback from 546 junior associates who also highlighted a discrepancy between the skills taught in law school, primarily litigation-focused, and the transactional skills required in their current roles.Additionally, 31% of the associates expressed that their experiences at law firms did not meet their initial expectations post-law school. This group of associates pointed out the lack of practical training and the adverse impact of starting their careers during the COVID-19 pandemic, which limited face-to-face interactions and personalized training.Despite these challenges, the survey found a high level of job satisfaction among junior associates, with 83% stating they would choose to work at their current firm again, and 79% satisfied with their assigned tasks. Moreover, 67% plan to stay at their current firms for three or more years, though gender disparities were noted in aspirations for law firm partnership and long-term commitment to their firms, with men showing higher likelihoods in both areas.The survey underscores the need for law schools to adapt their curricula to include more practical skills training, particularly in transactional law, and for law firms to be mindful of gender disparities in career development opportunities.Law school failed to prepare 45% of junior associates for practice, survey finds | ReutersOpenAI, the creator of ChatGPT and backed by Microsoft, is facing a privacy complaint in Austria lodged by the advocacy group NOYB. The complaint arose after ChatGPT provided incorrect information regarding the birthday of a public figure, and failed to rectify or erase the erroneous data upon request. NOYB argues that ChatGPT's inability to correct the data or provide transparency about its data processing violates EU privacy laws. The complaint emphasizes the challenges in ensuring that AI-generated content complies with stringent data accuracy and transparency requirements mandated by EU regulations. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about the reliability of AI technologies and their compliance with established legal standards, specifically regarding the handling of personal information.OpenAI's ChatGPT targeted in Austrian privacy complaint | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley takes a trip up West to visit the Church of Levi Strauss & Co., talks about the triumph of his choral concert, and laments another fallen, political hero!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley returns to deepest, darkest Bermondsey and encounters machete-wielding gangs, job cuts, and weather of biblical proportions, as well as talking about his new-found joy at being in a community choir!

In this weeks (long-awaited) episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley talks French peasantry, Remembrance Sunday, Art Exhibitions, takes a trips into deepest, darkest Bermondsey to witness four consecutive Millwall managers, and gets a cough that lasts for a hundred days!

November 4, 2022 - Neil Bradley

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley pays his yearly tribute to David Bowie on the 8th anniversary of his death.

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley takes more trips into deepest, darkest Bermondsey, not realising that his misery and despair would soon be relieved, attends a graduation ceremony across the road from one of his many previous Forest Gump moments, talks Rich Men North of Richmond, and gets some bad news on the personal front!

Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, and Head of Strategic Advocacy with the U.S. Chamber, was our first speaker at the 2023 Fall Conference. His presentation focused on a generational shift happening in Washington where both the left and the right sides of the political aisle are beginning to adopt policies that harken back to the big government days of the New Deal era. On the podcast, Neil discusses what this means for free enterprise.

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley offers up two episodes of a brand new podcast, DOING A TWENTY (by Em Aitchison), which are the prison diaries of someone that received a twenty-year sentence for armed robbery in the 1980s, and talks to its creator/narrator about the reason for publishing them now.

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley offers up Part 2 of 'The Great West Coast Adventure', leaving Los Angeles and travelling up the entire West side of the United States from Southern California, through Northern California, into Oregon and then on to Washington State via a 46-hour Amtrak train journey - seeing America in all of its beauty and ugliness in equal measure!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley sets out on the first part of his 'Great West Coast Adventure', where he encounters a new Hollywood bearing no resemblance to the romantic view he'd long-held of movie stars and starlets, of Golden Gods, of cowboys, of Manson Family members creepy-crawling, and of troubadours coming down from Laurel Canyon to lay a new song on him, man!

In today's episode of Leaders of Tomorrow, Chris Thomson engages in an enlightening conversation with one of the really early leaders in our business, John Armstrong. John started as a painter and became operator of the year in his second year and third year at Student Works. He later had an incredible career at Canon and is currently the director of healthcare at Dell Canada, running a 200 million business.   During the episode, Michael shares his experience as a leader at Canon and his insights into the history of Student Works. He discusses the importance of stability and tenure in achieving productivity gains and talks about the valuable lessons he learned early on in our program.   You will find out how John's journey began, joining Student Painters and working with the founders, Neil Bradley and Bob Kirsch. He shares his observations on the business's growth and shift over the years.   They will also share the significance of collaboration and respecting people in leadership roles, as well as the enduring impact of the Student Works experience. John emphasizes the importance of learning from failures and the value of self-awareness in personal and professional growth.   You will learn about John's transition to becoming a director of sales at Canon and the skills he developed in that role. He also discusses Dell's culture of building leaders and the importance of diversity in teams. John highlights the role of psychological safety and the power of recognizing and appreciating others.   Listen now and enjoy this captivating conversation with John Armstrong, as he shares his valuable insights and lessons from his extensive career! What You Will Learn In This Show: The early days of Student Works and the growth of the business. Lessons in leadership from John Armstrong's experience at Canon and Dell. The importance of stability and tenure for achieving productivity gains. Valuable insights into collaboration and respecting people in leadership roles. Dell's culture of building leaders and the significance of diversity in teams. The role of psychological safety in fostering a progressive business environment. And so much more…   Resources: Student Works  

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley commemorates 25 years since the death of his mother with a visit to her graveside, and offers up a chapter reading from his debut memoir Four Funerals and a Wedding - Journeys in Creative and Life Writing.  It's a sad old episode this week!

Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Joe Mathieu delivers insight and analysis on the latest headlines from the White House and Capitol Hill, including conversations with influential lawmakers and key figures in politics and policy.  On this edition, Joe speaks with:  Barbara Boxer, former Democratic Senator from California, former chair of the Senate Ethics Committee, and former ranking member of the Senate Environmental Committee on how debt ceiling negotiations could end  Bloomberg Politics Contributors Jeanne Sheehan Zaino and Rick Davis on South Carolina Senator Tim Scott announcing his run for President, Ron DeSantis and more on the 2024 election  Bloomberg Government Congress reporter Zach Cohen on where we stand on debt limit talks  And Joe, along with co-host Kailey Leinz speak with:  Mick Mulvaney, Former-OMB Director/Former-US Special Envoy for Northern Ireland/Former-Acting White House Chief of Staff/Co-Founder of the House Freedom Caucus/Former-Rep. For South Carolina's 5th Congressional District on the debt limit talks  Neil Bradley, Executive Vice President, Chief Policy Officer, Head of Strategic Advocacy for the US Chamber of Commerce on how the business community is responding to debt limit negotiations  Bloomberg politics reporter Christian Hall on South Carolina Senator Tim Scott's presidential bid See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley indulges in a weekend of pure English eccentricity with the King's Coronation and Millwall's final match of the season - grim listening at its very worst!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley makes a quick dash from the London Marathon, sups numerous pints of strong ale, goes to a funeral, and has a right old miserable time of it - he even writes a song to prove it!

In this week episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley talks academia, Millwall, riots, and, once again, about his love of David Bowie with a visit to the basement of the Royal Festival Hall and an exhibition celebrating 50 years of Aladdin Sane!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley takes a trip to the Big Apple for the Great New York Adventure, with visits to all the places he wanted to visit on a previous trip to the city (some 30-odd years ago), but was far too scared to do so!  During his trip he visits the former home of David Bowie, takes a walk through 1960s Greenwich Village, takes in the 9/11 Memorial in Downtown and the John Lennon Imagine memorial in Central Park, takes in some crap art at the Guggenheim, and recreates various film scenes from Taxi Driver, Carlito's Way and Marathon Man - Is it Safe?

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley rants some more about the NHS, visits deepest, darkest Bermondsey for a Millwall match, and looks ahead to a trip to New York - the first time he's visited the city in three decades, long before anyone had ever heard the words 'Zero-Tolerance'!

The U.S. is expected to bump into its borrowing limit in just a few days. The Treasury Department said it is taking "extraordinary measures" to allow the country to keep paying its debts for now, but Congress must vote to raise the debt ceiling. Wendy Edelberg of the Hamilton Project and Neil Bradley of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss the concerns. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

The U.S. is expected to bump into its borrowing limit in just a few days. The Treasury Department said it is taking "extraordinary measures" to allow the country to keep paying its debts for now, but Congress must vote to raise the debt ceiling. Wendy Edelberg of the Hamilton Project and Neil Bradley of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce joined Laura Barrón-López to discuss the concerns. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley meets a drunken Santa who thinks he's a pirate, travels once more to deepest, darkest Bermondsey for a couple of Millwall matches, smashes eggs for the sake of art, poses the question 'What makes people Happy?'. and has a proper Merry Old Christmas!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley talks about taking a 'dip' following an online funeral service and how it affected his ability to deliver this particular episode!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley opens the episode with a drunken walk home from the station, talks Film-Making and elevator pitches, rages against middle-class television producers, takes Travis 'Up West' to buy a natty hat, visits the Remembrance event at his local cenotaph and wonders whether it was really all worth it!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley takes a bitter-sweet trip back to Fleet Street, attends a memorial service in Middle Temple, plays a grand piano, gets elbowed out of a Channel Four documentary, talks podcasting, funerals, and life in general!

November 4, 2022 - Neil Bradley

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley takes two trips to deepest, darkest Bermondsey, talks republicanism in the wake of the Queen's funeral, documentary filmmaking, writing for publication, podcasting, Tory chaos, and painting that red wall, well, red!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley talks about 'The Queue', the Royal Family, Republicanism, documentary film making, teaching, and all the usual old nonsense!

In this weeks (long-overdue) episode of THE LIKE OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley, offers up a collection of audio snippets from the previous few months of inactivity, along with a piece from his Las Vegas holiday (way back in February) where he experiences the madness of Sin City and manages to find his inner cowboy!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley takes a final trip to deepest, darkest Bermondsey for Millwall's final home match of the season, returns to work with a vengeance, does a nice Tony Hancock impression ahead of his debut art show, takes a nice walk with Travis Bickle, and offers up another horror story that is the NHS!

Neil Bradley is a Portland native self proclaimed geek, (largely) self-taught computer software and electronics engineer, co-owner of the Ground Kontrol classic arcade and bar, and amateur music producer. He spent his formative years as a hobbyist working with early home computers, such as the Apple ][+ and TRS-80 computers, and later turned that into a 25 year career as an engineer at Intel. As a young kid, he grew up in the early days of video games. Neil later took his love of video games and all things electronic to the next level - he, along with several others, purchased Ground Kontrol, a classic arcade (at the time) and helped turn it in to a classi arcade and bar - Ground Kontrol - located in downtown Portland, Oregon @ 115 NW 5th avenue. He now works with and trains its technicians to maintain old school video games and pinball machines. As a classically trained pianist, Neil combined his love of music and computers and switched his focus to music production, and currently has a private studio with a wide collection of synthesizers and classic audio equipment and offers his views on personal tastes in music and the music industry in general. All production by Cody Maxwell. Artwork by Cody Maxwell. Opening graphic assets by UlyanaStudio and Grandphic.sharkfyn.com

At the young age of 11, Neil Bradley knew he wanted to be a chef. In today's episode of The Bear Necessities of Entrepreneurship, Rob Napoli welcomes Neil as he shares his culinary journey, from growing up wanting to be a chef, becoming a Michelin Star rated chef, to starting his own business and accomplishing his mission to digitize the professional kitchen. HIGHLIGHTSNeil starting as a chefNeil's culinary journeyLeaving the kitchen to start a companyThe birth of Food Safe SystemsNeil's advice for people who plan to start a businessQUOTESNeil: “I just pretty sure I was Sheriff about 11 years old and that that's what I wanted to do. Yeah, I wanted to be a chef.”Rob: “A meal can bring people together right and a meal is a bonding moment.”Rob: “Sometimes to get where you want to go, you have to take a step back to go another step forward.”Neil: “Just start one doesn't matter what it is, you know, be it you know, start a YouTube channel, you know, start something and read it, you know, think of the problem that you have because, at the end of the day, Food Safe System came about from a problem that I faced in my kitchens and restaurants.” Connect with Neil through the links belowLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/chefneilbradleyWebsites: foodsafesystem.comBooking for Demos: foodsafesystem.com/book-a-demo/Don't forget to subscribe and leave a review.Connect with Rob:www.beacons.page/robnapoliwww.linkedin.com/in/robnapIG: @robnapoli.riseupSpecial offer for #BearNation listeners who are interested in trying Brilliantly Warm, use this 10% off discount code WELCOME10.We have teamed up with Phin, a social impact marketing firm, to give back for each episode. To learn more, visit: https://app.phinforgood.com.

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley offers up the reasons for his absence these past couple of months, talking family health scares, mental health, the state of the National Health Service, Room 101, and the most depressing sitcom he's ever seen!

Rory Cooper, partner at Purple Strategies, has worked at all levels of Republican politics…cutting his teeth in campaigns, working in the George W. Bush White House, for the Department of Homeland Security right after 9-11, running communications for the conservative Heritage Foundation, and as Comms Director for House Majority Leader Eric Cantor. Rory tells great stories from these stops, with lessons and insights learned along the way.IN THIS EPISODERory's early political memories growing up around Detroit…A high school Rory finds a way into the 1992 Presidential debate…Rory takes over a New Orleans GOP field office in 1996…A young Rory learns an important political staffing lesson from Trent Lott…Rory is one of the first staffers hired after the Dept of Homeland Security is created post 9-11…Rory talks being around President Bush and working in the Bush White House…An important campaign lesson Rory learned on a California special election…Rory runs communications for the Heritage Foundation as the think tank undergoes changes…Interviewing to become Majority Leader Eric Cantor's Communication Director…Memorable fights with both Republicans and Democrats as Cantor's Comms Director…Rory talks the leadership qualities he saw from then Speaker John Boehner…The GOP member who's not a household name who impressed Rory…Rory talks the difference in good Hill boss versus a bad Hill boss…Rory reflects on the surprise loss of Eric Cantor in the 2014 GOP primary…Rory busts some myths about the Cantor loss and the impact of that primary on GOP politics since…How Rory approaches his next job off the Hill…Rory talks the work he does now at Purple Strategies…The messaging lesson Rory learned from Joe Biden…Rory's two tips to help people succeed in their career…AND…Spence Abraham, aligning Powerpoint slides, Dick Armey, ascendancy principles, BRAC, Joe Biden, the boringest day of the campaign, Neil Bradley, Andy Card, carnival barkers, Alex Castellanos, Bill Clinton, corn chowder, Joe Crowley, Ted Cruz, Bob Dole, donut hole fixes, DREAMers, Eisenhower Internships, Rich Falkenrath, fiscal cliffs, Mike Forbes, the Gabriella Miller Kids First Research Act, the Grateful Dead, Joe Hagin, Laura Ingraham, John Jamian, Mardi Gras beads, making Tucker Carlson happy, Mel Martinez, Kevin McCarthy, Mitch McConnell, Patrick McHenry, Steve McMahon, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Meet the Press, the members only elevator, Milk Duds, navigating cubicles, Obamacare, participants vs pundits, Phish, quoting Hayek, the Republican Study Committee, remaining sticky, rude customers, RINOs, Save Your Asks, serious legislators, Steve Stombres, the Tea Party, Donald Trump, VAWA, village city councils, What It Takes, yellow tape around memorials, & more!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley offers up a belated tribute to his hero, David Bowie, taking us back to the first time he talked about Bowie, about how Bowie became his saviour during his confused adolescence, through the uncertainty of his young adulthood, and his depressive middle age.  Proper cheery stuff, we know, but then you can't whack a bit of Bowie! 

IN this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley offers up an episode that you should've listened to last year, but you're listening to this year (hopefully), along with a short explanation as to why you 'didn't' but 'are' now!

There are currently millions of jobs in America that cannot be filled. Neil Bradley is the Chief Policy Officer with the US Chamber of Commerce, and he suggests that easing the immigration process will lead to more filled jobs and a decrease in inflation.

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley rages against middle-class revolutionaries on the picket line, fake folk singers, talks football riots, confronting the police over ID numbers, and generally making a proper nuisance of himself!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley takes a trip to Heddon Street for 'Bowie 75', takes 3 trips to deepest, darkest Bermondsey, pays his respects at the local Remembrance Sunday parade, talks Robert Maxwell, goes back to work, and spends a jolly nice morning in the company of Noel Coward, dear boy!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley takes another trip to the House of Misery in deepest, darkest Bermondsey, talks mixing alcohol with the flu jab, the good old days, Covid-19, embracing your creative side, talking to your dad about poetry, and living life in quarantine!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley takes another walk with 'The Proper Blokes Club', revisits a notorious Millwall fixture from 1985, meets up with a fellow dinosaur in the Millwall car park, talks wishing ones working life away to retirement, talks Sunday lunchtime drinking sessions, and offers up the usual old nonsense in the name of 'culture'!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley watches the Sun Machine come down on Bowie's Beckenham Oddity, takes a nice walk from Southwark Park to Millwall with 'The Proper Blokes Club' and talks men's mental health, visits his mother's grave on her birthday, goes to Millwall, and talks about a whole load of the usual nonsense in-between!

In this weeks episode of THE LIKES OF US podcast, dedicated to Working-Class Life, Art, Politics and Culture, your host, Neil Bradley makes a long awaited return to the podcast airwaves, getting back into the 'Old Mobile Recording Studio,' for a trip to deepest, darkest Bermondsey for his first Millwall match since the start of the pandemic.  And whilst caught in the mother of all traffic jams gives a scattered history of Millwall's rivalry with Portsmouth, celebrates 25 years in television for his Research Assistant, talks Marc Bolan, Labour, the stark differences in the way the police react to middle-class protest, as opposed to working-class hooliganism, industrial action, and social unrest, talks about depression, and offers up an idea for a new West End musical - The Dockers F*** the Sailors!

Neil Bradley, U.S. Chamber of Commerce executive vice president and chief policy officer, talks about the economy and efforts to avoid a recession, trade and the impact of tariffs, and jobs.

U.S. Chamber of Commerce Executive VP Neil Bradley talks about the climate for business during the Trump presidency, as well as Friday's jobs report, trade and tariffs, deficits and the minimum wage.