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Today we are revisiting a tragic case of negligence which originally captivated us back in 2024. When Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium in 1898, the chemical element was quickly adopted by manufacturers for its luminescent properties that would go on to be used in, among other things, the painting of clock faces, watches, and instrument panels, allowing them to be seen in the dark. At the time, the introduction of radioluminescent materials into manufacturing was hailed as a scientific solution to an age-old frustration, but it didn't take long before that solution was shown to have terrible consequences. As a radioactive element, radium is highly toxic to humans, particularly when ingested or inhaled. While it seemed unlikely that anyone would ingest or inhale the radium used to paint a clockface, this fact posed a serious problem for the largely female factory workers whose job it was to paint the dials. These “Radium Girls,” as they would come to be known, not only spent most of their day in close proximity to the paint, but also employed a technique in which they frequently wet their paintbrushes with their mouths, consuming small amounts of radium in the process. Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, hundreds of young women working in at least three radium dial factories in the United States suffered deadly radiation poisoning as a result of working so closely with radium, all without any safety protocols and completely unaware of the dangers. After dozens of deaths, a group of factory workers successfully sued their employers for damages, exposing the widespread disregard for worker safety. While the suits were generally a major victory for the American labor movement, it was ultimately hard-won and little comfort to those who would die within a few years. References Camden Courier-Post. 1928. "Woman radium victim offers living body to aid in search for cure." Courier-Post, May 29: 1. eGov Newswire. 2021. "Menedez leads colleagues in introducing senate resolution to honor the lives and legacy of the 'Radium Girls'." eGov Newswire, June 26. Evening Courier. 1927. "Radium poison victims want damage suit limits raised." Evening Courier, July 19: 2. Galant, Debbie. 1996. "Living with a radium nightmare." New York Times, September 29: NJ1. Lang, Daniel. 1959. "A most valuable accident." New Yorker, April 24: 49. McAndrew, Tara McClellan. 2018. The Radium Girls: An Illinois Tragedy. January 25. Accessed July 8, 2024. https://www.nprillinois.org/equity-justice/2018-01-25/the-radium-girls-an-illinois-tragedy. Moore, Kate. 2017. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. New York, NY: Sourcebooks. New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. n.d. Radium Girls: The Story of US Radium's Superfund Site. Environmental Preservation Snapshot, Orange, NJ: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. New York Times. 1928. "Finds no bar to suit by radium victims." New York Times, May 23: 11. Prisco, Jacopo. 2017. "Radium Girls: The dark times of luminous watches." CNN, December 19. United Press. 1928. "Woman, dying by degrees, tells of symptoms of radium posioning." Courier-News, May 16: 6. —. 1928. "3 more are victims of radiun poisoning." Evening Courier, May 22: 1. Cowritten by Alaina Urquhart, Ash Kelley & Dave White (Since 10/2022)Produced & Edited by Mikie Sirois (Since 2023)Research by Dave White (Since 10/2022), Alaina Urquhart & Ash KelleyListener Correspondence & Collaboration by Debra LallyListener Tale Video Edited by Aidan McElman (Since 6/2025) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Michellene Davis began her career as a trial litigator and public defender in Newark, where she kept arguing the same point to juries: if her client had had access to healthcare, none of them would be in that courtroom. That insight has shaped a career spanning law, government, and now national health equity. In this episode of Inspiring Women, host Laurie McGraw sits down with Michellene Davis, Esq., President and CEO of National Medical Fellowships (NMF). Founded in 1946, NMF is one of America's oldest diversity organizations and works to close the physician shortage by building a more representative healthcare workforce. ABOUT MICHELLENE DAVIS Michellene describes her career as "chutes and ladders," but the through line is consistent: integrity, systems thinking, and a refusal to set policy through a privileged lens. Her path includes: - Trial litigator and public defender in Newark, New Jersey - Senior policy advisor in the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services - Youngest CEO of the New Jersey State Lottery, a $2.4 billion entity and one of the state's largest revenue producers - First African American and only the second woman to serve as New Jersey State Treasurer, overseeing a multi-billion dollar budget and pension portfolio - First African American to serve as Chief Policy Counsel to the Governor - Co-author of "Changing Missions, Changing Lives" (ForbesBooks, 2020) WHAT NMF DOES Over its history, NMF has awarded more than $50 million to over 35,000 alumni, training not only physicians but physician leaders who reflect the communities they serve. Michellene explains why this is a problem that touches everyone, not just under-resourced communities: a six-month wait to see a specialist is becoming the norm, with roughly one physician for every 1,000 people in LA County and one for every 3,000 in parts of Mississippi and Georgia. She also unpacks the "curb cut effect" and the research showing that diverse clinical teams produce better outcomes for every patient. A PERSONAL CONVERSATION ON CAREGIVING The conversation then turns personal. Michellene opens up about caring for her mother through advanced Alzheimer's for the past 13 years, the disproportionate caregiving burden carried by women leaders, and the friends she has lost to that invisible weight. She closes with the question she believes every high-achieving woman should sit with: when you are lowered into the ground, what do you want to have truly done? A wide-ranging conversation on systems change, health equity, leadership, and legacy. IN THIS EPISODE - The patient the system failed - Why "universal healthcare" kept appearing in her courtroom arguments - The accidental path into government leadership - Becoming the youngest CEO of the NJ State Lottery - First African American and second woman NJ State Treasurer - Holding the purse vs. deciding where to place the coins - Inside NMF and the fight against the physician shortage - The curb cut effect and why representation improves outcomes - 13 years of caregiving and what it taught her about leadership - The caregiving burden on women, and the friends she lost - Her advice on legacy for mid-career women leaders Hosted by Laurie McGraw, where she has the best world women leaders every week and shares their stories and insights!
This is a Vintage episode from 2005.William Walker of Jersey Fresh joins Mark Pascal and Francis Schott for a conversation about New Jersey agriculture, local produce, farmers markets, and why fresh food tastes different when it does not have to travel halfway across the country.Why This Episode MattersJersey Fresh is more than a label. It is a long-running New Jersey Department of Agriculture program built to connect farmers, supermarkets, restaurants, and consumers.William explains why “local” is not just feel-good marketing. Produce picked closer to ripeness often has better flavor, better texture, and a much shorter trip to the plate.The conversation gets into the real economics of small farms: if New Jersey farmers cannot win on volume, they can win on quality.Farmers markets, U-pick farms, and seasonal forecasts all become tools for helping families and restaurants eat better while keeping farmers on the land.Mark and Francis make a strong case for treating Jersey tomatoes, strawberries, peaches, and farm stands like the seasonal treasures they are.BanterMark and Francis cover stolen car seats in Jersey City, motorcycles with laptops in the saddlebags, and a glowing local newspaper article that names Francis “the mean one” and Mark “the rock.” The real question: after 70 hours a week together, who wouldn't be?The ConversationWilliam Walker explains how Jersey Fresh grew from a supermarket promotion into a broader effort to connect New Jersey farmers with restaurants, markets, and home cooks. The conversation covers farmers markets, U-pick farms, strawberries, tomatoes, peaches, and the simple reason local produce tastes better: it can be picked closer to ripe.Mark and Francis also dig into the real challenge behind “buy local”: preserving farmland only matters if farmers can still make a living. Along the way, William offers practical advice on storing produce, including the all-important rule that tomatoes do not belong in the refrigerator.Timestamps0:00 – Jersey City car seats, motorcycle regret, and a local article about The Restaurant Guys6:45 – Why local ingredients changed fine dining8:30 – William Walker joins to explain Jersey Fresh10:00 – Farmers markets, U-pick farms, and connecting people to local agriculture15:00 – Why local strawberries, tomatoes, and peaches taste different25:45 – Why tomatoes do not belong in the refrigeratorGuest BioWilliam Walker was part of Jersey Fresh, the New Jersey Department of Agriculture program promoting New Jersey-grown fruits, vegetables, and farm products. In this episode, he discusses the program's history, its work with supermarkets and restaurants, and its role in supporting local farmers.InfoJersey FreshNew Jersey Department of Agriculturehttps://www.findjerseyfresh.com/JerseyFreshLink Home News article about RG from 2006https://www.nj.gov/agriculture/divisions/md/prog/jerseyfresh.shtml Subscribe: Restaurant Guys' Regularhttps://restaurantguysregulars.buzzsprout.com/Magyar Bankhttps://www.magbank.com/Stage Left Wine Shophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Our PlacesStage Left Steakhttps://www.stageleft.com/Catherine Lombardi Restauranthttps://www.catherinelombardi.com/Stage Left Wineshophttps://www.stageleftwineshop.com/Reach Out to The Guys!TheGuys@restaurantguyspodcast.com
Join us on this week's TechTalk episode as Dr. Jay and Brad interview Dr. Kaitlan Baston.Dr. Kaitlan Baston is the Chief Executive Officer of Vinyl Health, an AI-driven health technology company redefining how people experience and navigate care. Vinyl is built on a simple but transformative idea: healthcare should make sense to the people living it. By capturing and translating clinical information into clear, personalized, and shareable insights, Vinyl helps patients and families understand what is happening, what to do next, and how to stay aligned across providers. This closes one of the most persistent gaps in modern healthcare. Dr. Baston brings a rare combination of frontline clinical experience, executive health system leadership, and public policy expertise to this work. Most recently, she served as Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health from August 2023 to May 2025 under Governor Phil Murphy. During her tenure, she led efforts to address the social, environmental, and economic drivers of health, with a focus on reducing disparities, improving maternal and child health outcomes, and advancing integrated models of physical, behavioral, and mental healthcare. She also spearheaded landmark regulatory reform, creating a single, integrated license for outpatient healthcare facilities and unlocking innovation that had been stalled for over a decade. Prior to her role as Commissioner, Dr. Baston served as President and CEO of University Hospital in Newark, a major urban academic medical center and Level 1 trauma center. There, she led a period of transformation focused on access, quality, and community partnership. Earlier in her career, she founded and led the Cooper Center for Healing, an innovative program integrating pain management, addiction treatment, and behavioral health, well ahead of broader system adoption of integrated care models. Dr. Baston began her career as a full-spectrum family physician committed to underserved communities. Her clinical and public health work has spanned international and community-based settings, including public health initiatives in Rwanda, hospital-based care in the Dominican Republic, and bilingual community health services in Seattle. Across every chapter of her career, Dr. Baston has been driven by a consistent belief: the United States does not lack clinical expertise or innovation; it struggles with misaligned incentives, fragmentation, and a level of complexity that makes it difficult for people to understand and act on their own care. She has long believed she could not simply work within that system without actively working to improve it. With Vinyl Health, she is building toward a different model. One where information is clear, care is connected, and people are able to participate fully in their own health. She is energized to do this alongside a team of deeply committed, like-minded individuals focused on making healthcare work better for the people it is meant to serve. To connect with Kaitlan, visit her website at vinylhealth.ai, her email at kaitlan.baston@vinylhealth.ai or on her LinkedIn at kaitlan-baston.
Wednesday, April 15th, 2026 Today, Pam Bondi fails to show up for her deposition in Congress; new allegations emerge against Eric Swalwell as both he and Tony Gonzales officially resign from Congress; Jamie Raskin has introduced legislation in the House setting up the process to remove Trump under the 25th Amendment; an appeals court once again blocks judge Boasberg's criminal contempt proceedings against the government for failing to turn the planes bound for CECOT around; Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger ends tax breaks for confederate groups; and Allison delivers your Good News. Dana is out doing good. Thank You, Helix Sleep 20% Off Sitewide when you go to HelixSleep.com/dailybeans Thank You, HoneyLove Save 20% Off Honeylove by going to honeylove.com/DAILYBEANS #honeylovepod #sponsored The Daily beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Guest: Col. Chris Charmichael Running for U.S House for Kansas District 4Chris Carmichaelchriscarmichaelbcg - InstagramChris Carmichael for KS-04 (@chriscarmichael4ks04) - FacebookChris Carmichael for Congress (@Carmichael4KS04)- Twitter Guest: Adam KlasfeldAll Rise News@allrisenews|Bluesky, @klasfeldreports.com|BlueSky, @KlasfeldReports|Twitter, @senecaprojectus - Instagram The Latest Breakdown:The MAGA Coalition Cracks and Democrats Are Finding Some Bite StoriesAppeals court blocks federal judge from conducting contempt probe of Trump deportation flights | NBC News Woman says Eric Swalwell drugged, raped and choked her: 'I thought I died' | NBC News Raskin offers bill setting up 25th Amendment process to remove Trump from office | MS NOW Virginia Governor Ends Tax Breaks for Confederate Groups | The New York TimesGood Trouble The Special Election for Mikie Sherrill's old U.S. House seat (NJ District 11) is this Thursday, April 16. If you have not returned your ballot or early voted - Find your election day polling place: New Jersey Department of State - Division of Elections - NJ Voter Information Portal If you know someone in New Jersey, check if they're in Congressional District 11 and whether they've voted. Then ask them to reach out to three more people and do the same. →BU STEPP Lab Fundraiser →Palmetto State Abortion Fund - Midland Gives →2026 Primary Election Calendar: All the Dates Ahead of Midterms →Standwithminnesota.com →Tell Congress Ice out Now | Indivisible, Defund ICE | 5Calls →Congress: Divest From ICE and CBP | ACLU →ICE List →iceout.org Good News Tour - Dana Goldberg →Norfolk NATO Festival - Virginia Arts Festival →Share your Good News & Good Trouble - The Daily Beans →Beans Talk audio -beans-talk.simplecast.com Subscribe to the MSW YouTube Channel - MSW Media - YouTube Harry Dunn is running for CongressHarry Dunn for Maryland Our Donation Links The Daily beans is donating $10,000 and invites you to give what you can to support their life-affirming work - Donate to It Gets Better / The Daily Beans Fundraiser Pathways to Citizenship link to MATCH Allison's Donationhttps://crm.bloomerang.co/HostedDonation?ApiKey=pub_86ff5236-dd26-11ec-b5ee-066e3d38bc77&WidgetId=6388736 Join Dana and The Daily Beans with a MATCHED Donation http://onecau.se/_ekes71 More Donation LinksNational Security Counselors - Donate, ActBlue.com/donate/msw-bwc, WhistleblowerAid.org/beans Dr. Allison Gill - The Breakdown | Allison Gill, Mueller, She Wrote @muellershewrote.com - Bluesky, MSW & The Daily Beans Podcast @muellershewrote - Instagram, MSW Media - YouTube →Federal workers - email AG at fedoath@pm.me and let me know what you're going to do, or just vent. I'm always here to listen. Dana Goldberg - Dana is on Patreon! At Dana's Dugout, @dgcomedy - Bluesky, @dgcomedy - IG, Dana Goldberg - Facebook, DanaGoldberg.com More from MSW Media - Shows - MSW Media, Cleanup On Aisle 45 pod, The Breakdown | Allison Gill Reminder - you can see the pod pics if you become a Patron. The good news pics are at the bottom of the show notes of each Patreon episode! That's just one of the perks of subscribing! patreon.com/muellershewrote Listener Survey:http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=BffJOlI7qQcF&ver=shortFollow the Podcast on Apple:https://apple.co/3XNx7ckWant to support the show and get it ad-free and early?https://patreon.com/thedailybeanshttps://dailybeans.supercast.com/https://apple.co/3UKzKt0 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Equine colic refers to abdominal pain rather than a single disease and can arise from many causes, ranging from gas buildup to intestinal impaction. Horses with colic might show subtle signs such as reduced appetite or lethargy, or more obvious behaviors like pawing, flank-watching, rolling, or repeatedly getting up and down. Because some types of colic can become life-threatening quickly, recognizing early signs and contacting a veterinarian promptly can improve the horse's outcome.This episode is sponsored by CareCredit. About the Experts: Michael Fugaro, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, is the owner and founder of Mountain Pointe Equine Veterinary Services, in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Fugaro received his VMD at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, in Kennett Square, where he graduated in 1997. He then completed a large animal internship at the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada, and a large animal surgical residency at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana. Previously, Fugaro was the resident veterinarian and a tenured full-professor at Centenary University, in Hackettstown. He has also taught as a visiting instructor at Rutgers University in the Animal Science Department, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Fugaro has held veterinary positions with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Health and the New Jersey Racing Commission. He has also been the president of the New Jersey Association of Equine Practitioners, an advisory board member for the Rutgers University Board for Equine Advancement (RUBEA), and an admissions committee member for University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine. When not performing surgeries, Fugaro enjoys golfing and going to the gym. He resides in Morris County, New Jersey, with his wife, Donna, and dog, Curtis.Bianca Ruspi, DVM, is a third-year resident in equine surgery at Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Kentucky. She attended the University of Kentucky (UK), in Lexington, for her undergraduate degree and Cornell University, in Ithaca, New York, for veterinary school. She is interested in orthopedic surgery and joint disease and is pursuing a PhD at UK's Gluck Equine Research Center following her residency.
In this episode, we engage with Gillian Ober, the 2026 New Jersey Teacher of the Year, as she shares her inspiring journey from undecided college student to passionate educator. We delve into her experiences teaching abroad in Spain and Thailand, which ignited her commitment to education and shaped her teaching philosophy, particularly concerning multilingual learners. Jillian discusses the complexities of teaching English Language Learners (ELLs) and the importance of changing mindsets among educators to recognize the strengths ELL students bring. She highlights her advocacy work with the New Jersey Department of Education, focusing on supporting multilingual learners and the need for professional development across all teaching staff. The conversation blends serious educational insights with light-hearted anecdotes, culminating in Gillian's vision for a more inclusive educational landscape that honors the diversity within our classrooms. Season 3 is brought to you by our principal sponsor, Teachers' Insurance Plan. Check out their website below for more information and to get a quote. http://bit.ly/4mQC27G Teachers' Insurance Plan: auto insurance that brings exclusive educator savings and exceptional customer care to New Jersey and Pennsylvania educational employees. Select Episodes from Season 3 sponsored by: For more information about NJSchoolJobs.com check out their website for up-to-date job postings for teaching, admin, support staff and coaching opportunities. Interested in Giving Lesson Launchpad a try? Don't forget to use our code “Balance” for $5 off a yearly subscription. Lesson Launchpad - Plan. Present. Automate. www.lessonlaunchpad.com We want to hear from you! Shoot over an email and say hi: podthebalancingact@gmail.com Don't forget to subscribe! Leave us a comment! Follow Facebook - podbalact JoeandJamie Instagram - @podthebalancingact TikTok - @thebalancingactpodcast Twitter - @podbalact Youtube Channel - The Balancing Act - YouTube Part of the Human Content Podcast Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nearly 28 million U.S. residents, more than half of whom are U.S. citizens, reported limited proficiency in English as of 2023. How government agencies at all levels communicate with multilingual publics can have significant consequences for public safety and emergency responses, access to public information and services, community well-being, and the overall effectiveness of government programs. Amid a shifting landscape, with the Trump administration enshrining English as the official language and dismantling language access initiatives across federal agencies, the work of state and local governments in this area over the past two decades is taking on even greater relevance. While longstanding federal civil-rights requirements to provide language access remain in place, the changes coming out of Washington in this policy area have created uncertainty and confusion. This webinar from MPI's National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy, which has long mapped the language access policy landscape, exploreS the role of state and local policies in today's rapidly changing national policy context. Experts assess opportunities for state and local stakeholders to support and expand their language access policies and programs. The webinar accompanies the release of the report, New Frameworks for Language Access: Tracking the Expansion & Features of State & Local Laws & Policies. Speakers include: Ana Paula Noguez Mercado, State Language Access Manager, Office of New Americans, New Jersey Department of Human Services Michael Mulé, Civil-rights attorney / language access expert Jodie Stanley, International Support and Language Access Coordinator, Human Rights Department, City of Greensboro, NC Jacob Hofstetter, Policy Analyst, National Center on Immigrant Integration Policy, MPI www.migrationpolicy.org
This episode is part of the DEI Symposium Series, developed from the DEI Symposium presented at the 2025 NCDA Global Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia.Dr. Alicia Monroe and Ruben Britt share highlights of their conference session -- No Barriers! No Disruptions! SOLUTIONS!: Empowering Underrepresented Students for Today's Workforce -- which addressed intergenerational workplace conflicts, validating students' narratives, self-reflection on culture and barriers, and inclusive career-preparation strategies. They note shifting U.S. workforce demographics and distinguish race as a social construct from culture as identity. Emphasizing communicative action and active listening, the discussion includes how social identities, stereotyping, and micro/macroaggressions can negatively impact hiring and student development. Recommended solutions include cultural competency and implicit-bias training, mentoring and shadowing, inclusive internships, partnerships with student groups, and highlighting alumni success.Ruben Britt, Jr. is an educator, author, lecturer, and nationally certified career counselor with over 49 years of experience in education as both a teacher and career planning counselor. A nationally recognized expert on career coaching and educational issues, Ruben has served as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Education, the Educational Testing Service, the New Jersey Department of Higher Education, and several colleges and community organizations. He is the author of five books and has written numerous articles on career development, education, and social issues for publications such as Diversity in Education, Upscale Magazine, Black Enterprise, The Philadelphia Inquirer, and Black Collegian Magazine. Ruben is the former Assistant Director of the Office of Career Advancement at Rowan University and the former host of Career Talk on WGLS-FM, a radio show offering tips and advice on career planning and job searching.Alicia S. Monroe, EdD, is a PK–20 experienced educator, international education consultant, and career development practitioner. She serves as Assistant Director of Strategic Initiatives at Rowan University, where she designs and implements equity-centered, high-impact college-to-career initiatives in collaboration with campus partners and employers. Her work includes sustained partnership with the Office of Accessibility Services, supporting collaborative planning, mentoring, career coaching, and internship and employment pathways for students with disabilities. Dr. Monroe is a 2025 inductee of the NACE Academy of Fellows, the CEO and founder of Solutions for Sustained Success, LLC, and national faculty for the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) and the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development (ASCD). An esteemed scholar-practitioner, she has co-authored an academic text and published multiple scholarly articles focused on creating inclusive learning environments, career readiness, equity, and student engagement. She is one of the original architects of the Whole Child Framework, a trademark of ASCD, and her professional service includes active leadership within NACE and the National Career Development Association (NCDA).
Environmental justice continues to evolve as states respond to shifting federal priorities and community needs. New Jersey has emerged as a leader, integrating equity considerations into core environmental programs, supported by its landmark 2020 EJ law and a long-standing emphasis on strong environmental protections.In this episode, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette joins Beveridge & Diamond's Hilary Jacobs and Justin Smith to discuss how the state is operationalizing EJ, measuring progress, and adapting to the major changes in federal policy and funding with the new Administration. Commissioner LaTourette outlines how New Jersey incorporates environmental justice into decision-making, the practical work of translating EJ principles into concrete, data-driven actions, and the challenges of aligning state and federal roles. The conversation also explores support for community-based organizations, funding constraints, and how businesses can navigate evolving EJ frameworks. This episode is part of the Groundtruth series created in partnership with Beveridge & Diamond, one of the nation's leading environmental law and litigation firms. ★ Support this podcast ★
Environmental justice (EJ) continues to evolve as states respond to shifting federal priorities and community needs. New Jersey has emerged as a leader, integrating equity considerations into core environmental programs, supported by its landmark 2020 EJ law and a long-standing emphasis on strong environmental protections.In the 14th episode of "Groundtruth," New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection Commissioner Shawn LaTourette joins Principal Hilary Jacobs (Washington, DC) and Of Counsel Justin Smith (Washington, DC) to discuss how the state is operationalizing EJ, measuring progress, and adapting to the major changes in federal policy and funding with the new Administration. Commissioner LaTourette outlines how New Jersey incorporates EJ into decision-making, the practical work of translating EJ principles into concrete, data-driven actions, and the challenges of aligning state and federal roles. The conversation also explores support for community-based organizations, funding constraints, and how businesses can navigate evolving EJ frameworks.“Groundtruth” is a podcast series, produced in partnership with the Environmental Law Institute's People Places Planet Podcast, that explores EJ trends and developments.
Parental Rights Activist Victoria Kapish makes her debut on the program with Sid to talk about medical freedom, emphasizing the importance of informed consent for vaccines, and the contentious political landscape surrounding parental control over education. Kapish highlights the state's legislative efforts aimed at increasing oversight on homeschooling and micro schooling, as well as concerning changes proposed by the New Jersey Department of Health that may strip religious exemptions and privacy protections for personal health data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Parental Rights Activist Victoria Kapish makes her debut on the program with Sid to talk about medical freedom, emphasizing the importance of informed consent for vaccines, and the contentious political landscape surrounding parental control over education. Kapish highlights the state's legislative efforts aimed at increasing oversight on homeschooling and micro schooling, as well as concerning changes proposed by the New Jersey Department of Health that may strip religious exemptions and privacy protections for personal health data. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Novneet Sahoo, Deputy Commissioner for Public Health at the New Jersey Department of Health, discusses his state's multi-pronged strategy to improve vaccine access and address vaccine confidence in response to a national rise in pediatric flu deaths; Thaddeus Pham, Viral Hepatitis Prevention Coordinator at the Hawaii Department of Health, explains what the state has accomplished through HEP FREE 2030, Hawaii's initiative to eliminate Hepatitis B and C by the year 2030; on Wednesday, October 29th at 3:00 p.m. ET, ASTHO will host part one of a two-part webinar series on the accomplishments of various jurisdictions in their preparedness and response tactics during extreme weather events; and a new ASTHO report can help jurisdictions reduce overdose-related harms and support the communities affected by it. NJ.com: Pediatric flu deaths reach 15-year high. Get your shot now, officials urge. HEP FREE 2030: The Hawai'i Hepatitis Elimination Strategy 2020-2030 ASTHO Webinar: Weathering the Storm: The Importance of Environmental Health Preparedness and Response Part I ASTHO Report: Overdose Data to Action: Utilizing Partnerships and Flexibility to Support Policy Change
This episode kicks off a series of conversations that originated with the DEI Symposium, held at NCDA's 2025 Global Career Development Conference in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cheryl Love leads a panel discussion of the challenges and strategies for providing career services amid today's social and political turmoil. The panel - including Dr. Natasha Barnes-Gwynn, Dr. Frank Gorritz, and Ruben Britt - shares insights into the impact of the current political and social climate on career development. The discussion emphasizes the importance of wellness, cultural competence, empathy, and advocacy for minoritized communities. The speakers also highlight the role of career counselors as frontline responders, providing not just career advice but also emotional and psychological support to their students and clients. The episode concludes with a call to action for practitioners to join the NCDA's Diversity Initiative and Cultural Inclusion (DICI) committee and contribute to the ongoing movement for social justice and equity in career development.Dr. Cheryl Love is a Career Counselor and a College Specialist for the Arts, Humanities, School of Education and School of Public Policy in the Career Center at the University of California, Riverside. In this role she also serves as the Liaison to the African Student Programs, the Black Student Success Initiative, Basic Needs, UCR Transfer Work Group, and the Kessler Scholar Program. Dr. Natasha Barnes-Gwynn, CCC, NCC, FCD-I is a Clinical Professor at Southern New Hampshire University. She also serves as a career consultant through her private practice, Increasing Our Understanding (I.O.U.) Consultation, LLC. Dr. Barnes-Gwynn is a newly appointed board member for the Council of Accreditation and Related Educational Programs.Dr. Frank Gorritz FitzSimons, LPC, is a counselor educator in Florida. He is a nationally recognized scholar and counselor educator on topics including providing affirmative counseling care to queer and transgender communities of color, providing multicultural supervision, utilizing diverse approaches to counseling work, as well as addressing and disrupting white supremacy in counselor education. Ruben Britt, Jr. is an educator, author, lecturer, and nationally certified career counselor with over 49 years of experience in education as both a teacher and career planning counselor. A nationally recognized expert on career coaching and educational issues, Ruben has served as a consultant for the U.S. Department of Education, the Educational Testing Service, the New Jersey Department of Higher Education, and several colleges and community organizations. ResourcesNCDA's DICI CommitteeDEI Symposium 2026 - Proposal Submissions FormNCDA Social Justice Resources
EELP's Hannah Perls speaks with environmental justice pioneer Charles Lee, former director of EPA's Office of Environmental Justice and principal author of the landmark 1987 report, Toxic Wastes and Race in the United States, and now a visiting scholar at Howard University School of Law, and Sean Moriarty, former deputy commissioner with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. They discuss the growing field of cumulative impacts analysis and how states are increasingly using this tool in permitting and other programs to advance meaningful protections for overburdened communities across the country. Transcript: https://eelp.law.harvard.edu/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CleanLaw_EP109-Transcript.pdf Toxic Wastes and Race in the United States: https://www.ucc.org/what-we-do/justice-local-church-ministries/efam/environmental-justice/environmental-ministries_toxic-waste-20/ New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection's Environmental Justice Archives: https://dep.nj.gov/ej/archive/#meeting-20210624 EELP's EJ Tracker page on EPA's cumulative impacts efforts: https://eelp.law.harvard.edu/tracker/epa-released-interim-framework-for-advancing-consideration-of-cumulative-impacts/ National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine's State-of-the-Science and the Future of Cumulative Impact Assessment report: https://www.nationalacademies.org/our-work/state-of-the-science-and-the-future-of-cumulative-impact-assessment The New School Tishman Environment and Design Center's Cumulative Impacts Dashboard map of EJ laws: https://www.tishmancenter.org/cumulativeimpacts
The New Jersey Department of Health issued an executive order effectively allowing New Jerseyans six months or older to get a COVID shot. Plus, two million New Yorkers insured through Healthfirst could lose coverage this fall for a major hospital network. And finally, while hundreds spend hours in line for tickets to Shakespeare in the Park, they're entertained by Garald Farnham playing the lute.
Rising healthcare costs in the U.S. threaten people's access to treatment and services while reducing their ability to afford other necessities. Over the last decade, state policymakers across the political spectrum have responded to this urgent problem by passing legislation, setting up new government offices, and adding regulations to control healthcare spending. One critical element of states' maturing strategies for addressing healthcare costs is high quality, timely, and accessible data. In the latest episode of Mathematica's On the Evidence podcast, Jim Lloyd of the New Jersey Department of Health, Rachel Block of the Milbank Memorial Fund, and Julie Sonier of Mathematica discuss why rising healthcare costs present a complex and urgent issue, how states are responding, and the role of data in supporting solutions that address healthcare cost growth. “We have this healthcare system with much higher costs than other countries around the world, but we also have less access,” Lloyd explains. “There's an opportunity to be able to identify those costs that are contributing to quality, identify those costs that aren't, and then increase access and increase quality, potentially without increasing costs.” A blog summarizing the episode, with quotes from the guests and additional resources for further learning are available at https://mathematica.org/blogs/turning-data-into-solutions-for-reducing-healthcare-cost-growth-in-states
The 2025 Association for Conservation Information Conference will be held in Atlantic City, New Jersey July 21-24, and The Outdoor Communicators Podcast caught up with Linda DePiano, supervising biologist with the Bueau of Information & Education at New Jersey Department of Environmental Protect Fish and Wildlife. Please see this link for more information and to register for this year's conference.
Welcome to the Today is the Day Changemakers Podcast. On this episode I'm joined by Nicole Nicola, Director of Economic and Demographic Research at the New Jersey Department of Labor, adjunct professor of business statistics, sought-after speaker, and leadership coach.Nicole shares how data is at the core of what drives meaningful decisions — not just in the workplace, but in our everyday lives. Whether we're counting miles walked, dollars spent, or calories consumed, we're constantly collecting information that shapes our path. Through her leadership program, Nicole helps others tap into that insight by encouraging them to map their leadership journey, create a personal tagline, and define their own “10 Commandments” for how they want to lead and live.And of course, we have a little fun chatting about her love of chocolate.If you enjoyed this conversation, please subscribe to the Today is the Day Changemakers YouTube channel and follow us on Facebook and Instagram @TodayIsTheDayLiveIt.And remember — Today is the Day is more than just a podcast. Through my work, I provide sales training, leadership development, executive coaching, and support for entrepreneurs and organizations looking to connect more deeply with their clients, customers, and internal teams. I also work with individuals and organizations to help them connect more fully with their goals — and in turn, create extraordinary fulfillment by aligning with all they want to do, achieve, and become.Let's connect and explore how I can help you, your team, or your organization take that next step toward authentic growth and meaningful connection.#data, #statistics, #changemakers, #TodayistheDay, #chocolate, #leadership, #personaltagline, #tagline, #coach, #leadershipcoach, #NJBIA, #NewJersey,
Planning ahead for equine emergencies can help you avoid delays in care and unexpected expenses, and reviewing your emergency protocol regularly helps protect both your horse's health and your wallet. In this Ask TheHorse Live episode, two veterinarians share advice on planning for equine health emergencies.This episode is sponsored by CareCredit. About the Experts: Michael Fugaro, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, is the owner and founder of Mountain Pointe Equine Veterinary Services, in Hackettstown, New Jersey. Fugaro received his VMD at the University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine, in Kennett Square, where he graduated in 1997. He then completed a large animal internship at the University of Guelph, in Ontario, Canada, and a large animal surgical residency at Purdue University, in West Lafayette, Indiana. Previously, Fugaro was the resident veterinarian and a tenured full-professor at Centenary University, in Hackettstown. He has also taught as a visiting instructor at Rutgers University in the Animal Science Department, in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Fugaro has held veterinary positions with the New Jersey Department of Agriculture's Division of Animal Health and the New Jersey Racing Commission. He has also been the president of the New Jersey Association of Equine Practitioners, an advisory board member for the Rutgers University Board for Equine Advancement (RUBEA), and an admissions committee member for University of Pennsylvania's School of Veterinary Medicine. When not performing surgeries, Fugaro enjoys golfing and going to the gym. He resides in Morris County, New Jersey, with his wife, Donna, and dog, Curtis.Stacey Cordivano, DVM, ICVA, is the co-owner of Clay Creek Equine Veterinary Services, in Chester County, Pennsylvania, and host of The Whole Veterinarian Podcast. She also co-founded the Sustainability in Equine Practice Seminar series and is a managing partner of Decade One. Both organizations focus on making a positive impact in the equine veterinary community. Cordivano is active in the AAEP as a speaker and committee member. She lives in Pennsylvania with her husband, two sons, and a farm full of animals. Connect with her on Instagram @thewholeveterinarian.
Liz Hamel, Vice President and Director of Public Opinion and Survey Research at KFF, discusses KFF's latest KFF Tracking Poll on Information and Trust; Tina Tan, State Epidemiologist at the New Jersey Department of Health, tells us about the Protect Me With 3+ program that aims to educate adolescents about the importance of vaccinations; and an ASTHO webinar on Thursday, June 12 at 2 p.m. ET will be a vital conversation on protecting public health and building trust. KFF Web Page: KFF Tracking Poll on Health Information and Trust – The Public's Views on Measles Outbreaks and Misinformation Protect Me With 3+ Program Web Page Protect Me With 3+ Program Web Page: NJ Students Recognized for Excellence in 13th Annual Vaccine Awareness Contest ASTHO Webinar Web Page: INSPIRE – Readiness - Tackling Public Health Communication Conundrums: Rumors and Public Trust ATSHO Web Page: Subscribe
We dive into the latest shifts in independent contractor classifications, with differing approaches being seen in New Jersey and at the federal level, a topic explored in the source discussing how New Jersey and the feds are taking opposite paths on these rules. The New Jersey Department of Labor is proposing rules to codify the ABC test, potentially tightening the definition there, while the acting administrator of the federal Wage and Hour Division is reconsidering the 2024 ABC rule entirely. Also making headlines is the ongoing legal battle between Omnitrax and Motive. Omnitrax has filed a motion for retrial after a jury unanimously ruled in favor of Motive in a lawsuit alleging patent infringement. The 33-page motion claims Motive's conduct during the original trial was prejudiced and relied on improper assertions, including racial and religious insinuations, as detailed in the source about Omnitracs filing a motion for retrial. In legal news, a Massachusetts State Police Sergeant is scheduled for sentencing in July after being found guilty in a CDL bribery scheme. Gary Cedarquist was convicted of accepting various bribes and faced charges including extortion and mail fraud, according to the source discussing the Massachusetts man convicted in this scam. He was acquitted of nine other related charges. Finally, tune into Freight Waves TV today for new episodes of Check Call and Loaded and Rolling. Don't miss the upcoming Freight Fraud Symposium next week in Dallas, Texas, where the winners of the fraud fighters award will be announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
We dive into the latest shifts in independent contractor classifications, with differing approaches being seen in New Jersey and at the federal level, a topic explored in the source discussing how New Jersey and the feds are taking opposite paths on these rules. The New Jersey Department of Labor is proposing rules to codify the ABC test, potentially tightening the definition there, while the acting administrator of the federal Wage and Hour Division is reconsidering the 2024 ABC rule entirely. Also making headlines is the ongoing legal battle between Omnitrax and Motive. Omnitrax has filed a motion for retrial after a jury unanimously ruled in favor of Motive in a lawsuit alleging patent infringement. The 33-page motion claims Motive's conduct during the original trial was prejudiced and relied on improper assertions, including racial and religious insinuations, as detailed in the source about Omnitracs filing a motion for retrial. In legal news, a Massachusetts State Police Sergeant is scheduled for sentencing in July after being found guilty in a CDL bribery scheme. Gary Cedarquist was convicted of accepting various bribes and faced charges including extortion and mail fraud, according to the source discussing the Massachusetts man convicted in this scam. He was acquitted of nine other related charges. Finally, tune into Freight Waves TV today for new episodes of Check Call and Loaded and Rolling. Don't miss the upcoming Freight Fraud Symposium next week in Dallas, Texas, where the winners of the fraud fighters award will be announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dr. Kaitlan Baston, ASTHO Alum and the former New Jersey Commissioner of Health, reflects on her time in the role as she steps down; Dr. Hang Lu, Assistant Professor in the Department of Communication Media at the University of Michigan, discusses an article about the use of Generative AI for vaccine misbelief correction state and territory leaders, ASTHO staff, and more are attending Prep Summit 2025 this week; and ASTHO would like to welcome Dr. Meena Seshamani, the Secretary of the Maryland Department of Health, as its newest member. New Jersey Department of Health News Release: ICYMI: Governor Murphy Announces Jeff Brown to Serve as Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health ScienceDirect Article: Generative AI for vaccine misbelief correction – Insights from targeting extraversion and pseudoscientific beliefs Preparedness Summit Web Page ASTHO Web Page: Maryland | Meena Seshamani, MD, PhD
Dr. Kaitlan Baston, former Commissioner of Health for the New Jersey Department of Health and an ASTHO Member, outlines what New Jersey has been doing to address opioids; Kate Murray, Program Supervisor for Long COVID and Post-COVID Conditions at the Minnesota Department of Health, discusses her program and how the work is going; an ASTHO webinar on May 1 focuses on Academic Health Departmetn Partnerships; and ASTHO Member and the New York Commissioner of Health, Dr. James McDonald, will speak at Blooming Day 2025 on May 2. New Jersey Department of Health News Release: NJ Health Department Announces Waiver to Improve Access to Opioid Treatment Services New Jersey Department of Health News Release: ICYMI – Governor Murphy Announces Jeff Brown to Serve as Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health Minnesota Department of Health Web Page: Long COVID Resources and Support ASTHO Webinar: Pathways to Academic Health Department Partnerships: Successes and Best Practices Blooming Day 2025 Web Page
Join us LIVE Friday, April 4th, 2025, at 4:10 EST when the #ELB Podcast hosts author & NJ Superintendent Glenn Robbins. Glenn is the award-winning Superintendent at Brigantine Schools in beautiful Brigantine Beach, NJ on the famous Jersey Shore!Since stepping into his role as Superintendent in February 2020, Glenn Robbins has led the Brigantine School District to great heights--academically, socially, and more. The district has been recognized for its excellence, earning designations such as New Jersey Department of Education High-Achieving District and two-time Safety District of the Year. The district has also garnered national attention, receiving the State/National VFW School of the Year award for its support of military personnel, a testament to Robbins' commitment to community partnerships, particularly with the nearby Coast Guard and VFW. Glenn is also a national motivational speaker and educational leadership speaker and multiple book author. His most recent work, I Won't Back Down, was released in early 2025! You can learn more about Glenn here: https://glennrobbins.com/You can learn more about Brigantine Schools here: https://nj50010871.schoolwires.net/do...You can find I Won't Back Down here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3R2u4ewThis podcast is sponsored by IXL Personalized Learning. IXL is used by more than 1 million teachers each day. It is also the most widely used online learning and teaching platform for K-12. Learn more here: https://bit.ly/ELBIXL
Kelly Anderson-Thomas, Deputy Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health, explains why ASTHO's Leadership Institute has been so helpful; Ali Grossman, Prevention and Intervention Section Supervisor at the Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, tells us the benfits of having a Public Health AmeriCorps service member on site; an ASTHO resource looks at modernizing public health data while also protecting privacy; and it's a perfect time to sign up for ASTHO's next INSPIRE: Readiness webinar which will take place on April 17. ASTHO Web Page: ASTHO Leadership Institute ASTHO Webinar: Public Health in Action – How AmeriCorps is Shaping Public Health in Indiana and NACDD ASTHO Web Page: Modernizing Public Health Data and Protecting Privacy ASTHO Webinar: INSPIRE: Readiness – Navigating AI-Enabled Community-Inclusive Preparedness
49:17- Joseph diGenova, former U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia Topic: Judge maintaining block on Trump administration's deportations 1:01:05- Corey Lewandowski, Trump 2024 Senior Official Topic: Latest initiatives from the Trump White House 1:11:35- K.T. McFarland, Former Trump Deputy National Security Advisor and the author of "Revolution: Trump, Washington and 'We The People'” Topic: Trump's foreign policy with Putin and the Middle East 1:24:46- Thomas Homan, Border Czar for the Trump administration Topic: His trip to Boston, deportations 1:35:09- Anthony Pope, prominent attorney in New Jersey and New York and legal analyst Topic: Latest from the DOJ 2:02:46- Miranda Devine, columnist for the New York Post and the author of "The Big Guy" Topic: "Trump to grant ‘full pardon’ to Hunter Biden whistleblower Devon Archer: ‘He was screwed’" (New York Post op ed) 2:13:09- Chris Feinthel, Assistant Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Transportation Topic: Sink holes on New Jersey highwaysSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
For this week's episode, we are rebroadcasting a webinar hosted by Maggie Mick and Brock Ingmire and features new National Conference of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL), Will Melofchik. Will was installed as CEO on January 1. He was formerly NCOIL's General Counsel. Previously, Will was a Regulatory Officer in the Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Unit at the New Jersey Department of Banking and Insurance and worked in private practice. Will is a member of the New Jersey and New York Bar, having graduated cum laude from Touro Law School, where he served as Editor-in-Chief of the Moot Court Honors Board. Will graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of Connecticut.
In May, on episode 199, I had Jamie Brown on the show and he took us through a very simple but effective script for having a restorative conversation with a student. That show was re-aired at the end of December as my favorite show of 2024. After the show, Jamie and I discussed how APs can help new teachers become better at conversation – not just with students, but also with parents. We decided to dedicate an episode to helping you to help your teachers by modeling how to teach your early career teachers to make a positive call home. You will here some repetition throughout the show as we have the same basic discussion in three different relationships: Administrator to student Teacher to student Teacher to parent By the end of today's show, you will have a script to share with your teachers and the main points you will need to model and teach the technique to your teachers. Guest Bio: | Jamie is a champion of Student Leadership and Character Education. His passion for promoting student-driven leadership led to the development of the 1st District-Wide PEER Leadership program in NJ Public School education. Jamie earned a National Promising Practice from Character.org for ACCEPT University, a three-tiered Character Education assembly series promoting inclusion, acceptance, empathy and citizenship in schools. Jamie's career includes working at a State and National School and District of Character, where he earned Teacher of the Year. He has served as both a building and District-Level Administrator, collaborating with the New Jersey Department of Education. Jamie is a proud author for Road to Awesome Publishing & Assistant Principal at Bluffton High School, SC.Warmup questions:We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do?Questions/Topics/PromptsMaking a positive contact homeScriptModelSupports for getting it done Choose - who/how to identify How APs can help The final layer – debriefing with the teacherClosing questions:What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?Where can people learn more about you and your work…Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast…Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started.CloseLeadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/I love hearing from you so consider email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connecting with me on LinkedIn.My new book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, is now available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.Cheers!Guest links:www.JamieBrownLeadership.comLinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: (@JamieBrownLeadership) Twitter: @leadership_jbFrederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/ LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsulting Daily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3a The Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
#232: 2024's BEST Podcast! Power Quote: “Every kid has a story” Jamie's Student Debrief Protocol:1. Are you okay?2. What was the trigger?3. How did the behavior impact others?4. What could you have done differently? Description:This is a replay of my favorite interview form 2024, PLUS a few new minutes at the beginning with more wisdom from Jamie Brown. Guest Bio:Jamie is a champion of Student Leadership and Character Education. His passion for promoting student-driven leadership led to the development of the 1st District-Wide PEER Leadership program in NJ Public School education. Jamie earned a National Promising Practice from Character.org for ACCEPT University, a three-tiered Character Education assembly series promoting inclusion, acceptance, empathy and citizenship in schools. Jamie's career includes working at a State and National School and District of Character, where he earned Teacher of the Year. He has served as both a building and District-Level Administrator, collaborating with the New Jersey Department of Education. Jamie is a proud author for Road Awesome Publishing & Assistant Principal at Bluffton High School, SC. Questions/Topics/Prompts· In moving from a “traditional” approach to discipline to a more restorative approach, how has that impacted students, teachers, and you?· You have a wonderful protocol for having a conversation with a student who is “in trouble.” Could you take us through the basics and explain your rationale behind each step?· I think teachers could also use this protocol. How might you adapt it for them and how would you teach them how to use it? Closing questions:· What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?· If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?· Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?· Where can people learn more about you and your work… I'll include the student interview questions in the show notes. Copy, print, and try them out. If you try nothing else, begin your next discipline conversation by asking, “Are you okay?” Sponsorship:I want to thank IXL for sponsoring this podcast… Everyone talks about the power of data-driven instruction. But what does that actually look like? Look no further than IXL, the ultimate online learning and teaching platform for K to 12. IXL gives you meaningful insights that drive real progress, and research can prove it. Studies across 45 states show that schools who use IXL outperform other schools on state tests. Educators who use IXL love that they can easily see how their school is performing in real-time to make better instructional decisions. And IXL doesn't stop at just data. IXL also brings an entire ecosystem of resources for your teachers, with a complete curriculum, personalized learning plans, and so much more. It's no wonder that IXL is used in 95 of the top 100 school districts. Ready to join them? Visit http://ixl.com/assistant to get started. Close· Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.· You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/· I love hearing from you. If you have comments or questions, or are interested in having me speak at your school or conference, email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connect with me on LinkedIn.· If you are tired of spending time putting out fires and would rather invest time supporting and growing teachers, consider reading my book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose. The book is available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html· Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.· Remember the secret to good leadership:o Be intentional in choosing how you will show up for otherso Be fully presento Ask reflective questionso And then just listeno Don't overcomplicate it, the value is in the listening.· Have a great rest of the week!· Cheers! Guest links:www.JamieBrownLeadership.comLinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: (@JamieBrownLeadership) Twitter: @leadership_jb Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsultingDaily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3aThe Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
In this episode of EJB Talks, host Stuart Shapiro speaks with Kati Angarone RU '98, MPAP '04, currently the Chief Strategy Officer at the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP). Kati discusses her career journey from studying natural resource management to her pivotal roles at NJDEP, including her work on climate policy, watershed and land management, and local environmental initiatives. She reflects on the importance of clear communication, stakeholder involvement, and public accessibility to data in addressing complex environmental issues. Kati also emphasizes the need for flexibility and passion in career choices, encouraging students to make environmental impacts in any field they choose, underscoring the critical role of local governance and public engagement in advancing sustainability.
Leslie is joined by Dr. Nicole Saphier, who has served as a FOX News Channel contributor since 2018, breaking down the latest medical news across all platforms. Dr. Saphier is a board-certified radiologist with advanced fellowship training in breast imaging. The two ladies discuss Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is right around the corner in October, and what folks can do to protect themselves and their families from the dangerous disease. Then, the pair comments on a new study linking social media to eating disorders in kids and young teens. Dr. Saphier is author of FOX News Books' best-seller "Love, Mom," which shines a light on maternal love with powerful first person stories from the FOX News family and beyond. In addition to her clinical, research and media responsibilities, Dr. Saphier holds leadership and advisory positions at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, New Jersey Department of Health, and Radiological Society of New Jersey. Her website is www.NicoleSaphierMD.com and her handle on X is @NBSaphierMD.
Leslie is joined by Dr. Nicole Saphier, who has served as a FOX News Channel contributor since 2018, breaking down the latest medical news across all platforms. Dr. Saphier is a board-certified radiologist with advanced fellowship training in breast imaging. The two ladies discuss Breast Cancer Awareness month, which is right around the corner in October, and what folks can do to protect themselves and their families from the dangerous disease. Then, the pair comments on a new study linking social media to eating disorders in kids and young teens. Dr. Saphier is author of FOX News Books' best-seller "Love, Mom," which shines a light on maternal love with powerful first person stories from the FOX News family and beyond. In addition to her clinical, research and media responsibilities, Dr. Saphier holds leadership and advisory positions at the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention, New Jersey Department of Health, and Radiological Society of New Jersey. Her website is www.NicoleSaphierMD.com and her handle on X is @NBSaphierMD.
When Marie and Pierre Curie discovered radium in 1898, the chemical element was quickly adopted by manufacturers for its luminescent properties that would go on to be used in, among other things, the painting of clock faces, watches, and instrument panels, allowing them to be seen in the dark. At the time, the introduction of radioluminescent materials into manufacturing was hailed as a scientific solution to an age-old frustration, but it didn't take long before that solution was shown to have terrible consequences. As a radioactive element, radium is highly toxic to humans, particularly when ingested or inhaled. While it seemed unlikely that anyone would ingest or inhale the radium used to paint a clockface, this fact posed a serious problem for the largely female factory workers whose job it was to paint the dials. These “Radium Girls,” as they would come to be known, not only spent most of their day in close proximity to the paint, but also employed a technique in which they frequently wet their paintbrushes with their mouths, consuming small amounts of radium in the process. Throughout the first half of the twentieth century, hundreds of young women working in at least three radium dial factories in the United States suffered deadly radiation poisoning as a result of working so closely with radium, all without any safety protocols and completely unaware of the dangers. After dozens of deaths, a group of factory workers successfully sued their employers for damages, exposing the widespread disregard for worker safety. While the suits were generally a major victory for the American labor movement, it was ultimately hard-won and little comfort to those who would die within a few years.Thank you to the incredible Dave White of Bring Me the Axe Podcast for research!ReferencesCamden Courier-Post. 1928. "Woman radium victim offers living body to aid in search for cure." Courier-Post, May 29: 1.eGov Newswire. 2021. "Menedez leads colleagues in introducing senate resolution to honor the lives and legacy of the 'Radium Girls'." eGov Newswire, June 26.Evening Courier. 1927. "Radium poison victims want damage suit limits raised." Evening Courier, July 19: 2.Galant, Debbie. 1996. "Living with a radium nightmare." New York Times, September 29: NJ1.Lang, Daniel. 1959. "A most valuable accident." New Yorker, April 24: 49.McAndrew, Tara McClellan. 2018. The Radium Girls: An Illinois Tragedy. January 25. Accessed July 8, 2024. https://www.nprillinois.org/equity-justice/2018-01-25/the-radium-girls-an-illinois-tragedy.Moore, Kate. 2017. The Radium Girls: The Dark Story of America's Shining Women. New York, NY: Sourcebooks.New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. n.d. Radium Girls: The Story of US Radium's Superfund Site. Environmental Preservation Snapshot, Orange, NJ: New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection.New York Times. 1928. "Finds no bar to suit by radium victims." New York Times, May 23: 11.Prisco, Jacopo. 2017. "Radium Girls: The dark times of luminous watches." CNN, December 19.United Press. 1928. "Woman, dying by degrees, tells of symptoms of radium posioning." Courier-News, May 16: 6.—. 1928. "3 more are victims of radiun poisoning." Evening Courier, May 22: 1.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Join us for an inspiring episode of the Rising Tide podcast as David Helvarg & Natasha Benjamin sit down with Bob Shavelson, a seasoned conservationist with over 35 years of experience in the environmental field. Growing up along the shores of Atlantic City, NJ, Bob's journey has taken him from the east coast to the rugged beauty of Homer, Alaska, where he has led significant efforts in environmental protection and advocacy. In this 110th episode, Bob shares his rich history in conservation, from his early work with MassPIRG on toxic use reduction to his fight against the passage of NAFTA. We delve into his impactful tenure with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection, where he tested and regulated landfills, and his extensive legal work bringing citizen suits under the Clean Water Act. Bob also recounts his experiences as a Knauss Sea Grant Fellow on Capitol Hill, where he influenced environmental policy. As the leader of the nonprofit organization Cook Inletkeeper since 1996, Bob has dedicated his career to protecting Alaska's vital waterways. He currently serves on the Board of the Prince William Sound Regional Citizens Advisory Council, overseeing oil tanker and terminal operations in the wake of the Exxon Valdez Oil Spill. Bob's passion for conservation extends beyond his professional life. He actively volunteers for various community groups and now operates a water taxi on the stunning Kachemak Bay, where he lives with his wife and two young daughters. Tune in to hear Bob's incredible stories and insights on environmental protection, community engagement, and the ongoing efforts to safeguard our natural world. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in conservation and the power of grassroots advocacy.
Borden Flats Lighthouse in Fall River, Massachusetts, was bought in 2011 by Nick Korstad under the guidelines of the National Historic Lighthouse Preservation Act, and Nick fixed it up and opened it up to the public for overnight stays. In 2018, it was bought by Kevin Ferias, who has continued to operate it as a very successful B&B. It's now for sale, which is discussed in this interview. East Point Lighthouse began service in 1849 and is the second oldest lighthouse in New Jersey. The Maurice River Historical Society has managed the property for many years. They continue to fight an erosion problem, as well as an entanglement with the lease on the property from the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection. Nancy Patterson, president of the Maurice River Historical Society, was last interviewed in episode 42 of this podcast. She provides an update in this interview. Carol Connor of Noank, Connecticut, lives in a historic 1865 house in Noank, Connecticut. It also functions as a lighthouse, built by Carol and her husband 38 years ago.
Outline and Show Notes Show Title: Are You Okay? With Jamie Brown Power Quote: “Connection before correction” Jamie's Student Debrief Protocol:1. Are you okay?2. What was the trigger?3. How did the behavior impact others?4. What could you have done differently? Description:Are you okay? Of course, your answer to that question may vary depending on the circumstances, but what does it signal to you when I ask that question? Are you okay? Today we'll begin with this simple question and then build on it to create a simple process for helping break cycles of destructive and disruptive student behavior. Guest Bio:Jamie is a champion of Student Leadership and Character Education. His passion for promoting student-driven leadership led to the development of the 1st District-Wide PEER Leadership program in NJ Public School education. Jamie earned a National Promising Practice from Character.org for ACCEPT University, a three-tiered Character Education assembly series promoting inclusion, acceptance, empathy and citizenship in schools. Jamie's career includes working at a State and National School and District of Character, where he earned Teacher of the Year. He has served as both a building and District-Level Administrator, collaborating with the New Jersey Department of Education. Jamie is a proud author for Road Awesome Publishing & Assistant Principal at Bluffton High School, SC. Warmup questions:· We always like to start with a celebration. What are you celebrating today?· Is there a story that will help listeners understand why you are doing what you do? Questions/Topics/Prompts· In moving from a “traditional” approach to discipline to a more restorative approach, how has that impacted students, teachers, and you?· You have a wonderful protocol for having a conversation with a student who is “in trouble.” Could you take us through the basics and explain your rationale behind each step?· I think teachers could also use this protocol. How might you adapt it for them and how would you teach them how to use it? Closing questions:· What part of your own leadership are you still trying to get better at?· If listeners could take just one thing away from today's podcast, what would it be?· Before we go, is there anything else that you'd like to share with our listeners?· Where can people learn more about you and your work… I'll include the student interview questions in the show notes. Copy, print, and try them out. If you try nothing else, begin your next discipline conversation by asking, “Are you okay?” Close· Leadership is a journey and thank you for choosing to walk some of this magical path with me.· You can find links to all sorts of stuff in the show notes, including my website https://www.frederickbuskey.com/· I love hearing from you so consider email me at frederick@frederickbuskey.com or connecting with me on LinkedIn.· My new book, A School Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose, is now available on Amazon. You can find links to it, as well as free book study materials on my website at https://www.frederickbuskey.com/reclaiming-purpose.html· Please remember to subscribe, rate, and review the podcast.· Have a great rest of the week, be present for others and, more importantly, take time to reflect and recover so you can continue to live and lead better.· Cheers! Guest links:www.JamieBrownLeadership.comLinkedIn, TikTok, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube: (@JamieBrownLeadership) Twitter: @leadership_jb Frederick's Links:Email: frederick@frederickbuskey.comWebsite: https://www.frederickbuskey.com/LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/strategicleadershipconsultingDaily Email subscribe: https://adept-experimenter-3588.ck.page/fdf37cbf3aThe Strategic Leader's Guide to Reclaiming Purpose: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CWRS2F6N?ref_=pe_93986420_774957520
Often, the highway infrastructure of the state is taken for granted. We hop in our cars and drive from place to place with little thought of what's necessary to let it happen. When something goes wrong, however, we quickly realize how fragile our infrastructure can be.Chris Feinthel, Assistant Commissioner for Operations in the New Jersey Department of Transportation, grew up in Cranford never thinking he would be in charge of operations for a massive roadway system stretching from High Point to Cape Map Point. On this joint production of Cranford Radio and Transportation Radio, I talk with Chris about his job, what happens when weather throws a wrench into transportation and how NJDOT is making adjustments as climate change impacts the transportation infrastructure.
Often, the highway infrastructure of the state is taken for granted. We hop in our cars and drive from place to place with little thought of what's necessary to let it happen. When something goes wrong, however, we quickly realize how fragile our infrastructure can be.Chris Feinthel, Assistant Commissioner for Operations in the New Jersey Department of Transportation, grew up in Cranford never thinking he would be in charge of operations for a massive roadway system stretching from High Point to Cape Map Point. On this joint production of Cranford Radio and Transportation Radio, I talk with Chris about his job, what happens when weather throws a wrench into transportation and how NJDOT is making adjustments as climate change impacts the transportation infrastructure.
Dr. Kaitlan Baston, ASTHO Member and Acting Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health, discusses a new law in New Jersey that decriminalizes many harm reduction supplies; Andra Samoa, a Department of Health Consultant and Liason, wants Congress to know that it's hard to make improvements in an isolated island environment; Mike Fraser, ASTHO CEO, tells us what he told a recruiter who called him about the ASTHO job more than seven years ago; and ASTHO leaders have issued a statement about the alarming number of measles cases now being reported across the country. Insider NJ News Article: Governor Murphy Signs Legislation to Expand Access to Crucial Harm Reduction Supplies ASTHO News Release: Public Health Leaders Will Visit Congress and Stress the Need to Invest in Infrastructure, the WIC Program, and Island Priorities ASTHO Public Health Review Podcast ASTHO News Release: State Health Officials Alarmed by U.S. Measles Outbreaks, Stress the Importance of Adhering to Established Public Health Practices and Vaccinating the Unvaccinated
In this episode, regular guest Alan Condon, Editor-in-Chief at Becker's Healthcare discusses the New Jersey Department of Health asking CarePoint Health to provide state officials with its "disaster plans" amid the three-hospital system's ongoing financial challenges and more CEOs considering rural emergency hospital designation.
In this week's episode of Back in Session, the Ryans recap election results across the country, namely Kentucky, Virginia, Mississippi, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. They then bring on special guest Micah Rasmussen, Director at the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics at Rider University, to discuss the New Jersey 2023 election results, looking at what factors led to Democrats having a better night than many anticipated, and what it could mean for 2025 and beyond. Outside of election results, they also dabble into the infamous New Jersey debate over Pork Roll vs. Taylor Ham and a new haunted story that should have been included in our last Haunted State Capitols episode. Micah's bio is included below and you can learn more about him here.Micah Rasmussen is the director of the Rebovich Institute for New Jersey Politics. He has contributed to the public affairs of the state for more than two decades, and has more than 15 years of experience as an adjunct professor of political science.As Governor James E. McGreevey's press secretary, he handled crisis communications during the Governor's historic resignation. He has served as communications director for the New Jersey Department of Transportation, worked in the New Jersey General Assembly, and managed several political campaigns.Most recently, Rasmussen served as vice president for executive communications at Chubb, where he wrote speeches for audiences throughout the world. He previously served as director of corporate communications for New Jersey Resources and its primary subsidiary, New Jersey Natural Gas. He led the crisis communications that kept affected customers, public officials and the media informed throughout widespread system damages in the wake of Superstorm Sandy.During his undergraduate studies at Rider, Dr. Rebovich was his professor and mentor. He earned his Master of Arts in Political Science from the Eagleton Institute of Politics at Rutgers University.Rasmussen runs the New Jersey Model Congress, a civics education program he founded. He lives with his wife and three daughters in Upper Freehold Township, where he advocates for the preservation of farmland and open space.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 2: Fredrick K. Short Jr.—the father of three Cherry Hill high school students—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his lawsuit against the New Jersey Department of Education for its policy which allows schools to hide alterations to a student's gender identification from parents. Attorney Thomas Stavola Jr.—Short's pro bono attorney—believes that the school has infringed upon parental rights and is violative of the Fourteenth Amendment. You can read more about the lawsuit here: https://www.nj.com/education/2023/10/dad-sues-nj-school-district-and-state-over-policy-for-trans-students.html On Thursday night, the Philadelphia Phillies travel to Arizona to face the Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS). The Phillies currently lead 2-0 in the best of seven series.
The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (10/19/2023): 3:05pm- The Wall Street Journal reports, “Israel, the U.S. government and independent security experts cast doubt Wednesday on Palestinian claims that an Israeli airstrike was responsible for a deadly explosion at a Gaza hospital compound, saying the preliminary evidence pointed to a local militant group. Independent analysts poring over publicly available images of Tuesday's explosion at Al-Ahli Arab Hospital in Gaza and its aftermath say the blast site doesn't bear the hallmarks of a strike with a bomb or missile of the types usually used by Israel….The U.S. has collected ‘high confidence' signals intelligence indicating that the blast at the hospital in Gaza was caused by the militant group Palestinian Islamic Jihad, U.S. officials said, buttressing Israel's contention that it wasn't responsible for the blast.” You can read more from the report from journalists Margherita Stancati, Yaroslav Trofimov, Nancy A. Youssef, and Stephen Kalin here: https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/israel-tries-to-back-up-claims-it-didnt-attack-gaza-hospital-a8cc3405 3:10pm- David Averre of The Daily Mail writes: “Israel's Defence Forces have released a slew of evidence they claim proves an overnight explosion at a Gaza hospital that killed hundreds of people was caused by a misfiring rocket launched by Palestinian Islamic Jihad. In an audio clip procured by Israeli military intelligence, two alleged Hamas terrorists can be heard discussing the explosion and confirming the rocket came from Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ) - an independent jihadist group. 'They are saying (the rocket) belongs to Palestinian Islamic Jihad. It's from us?' one alleged Hamas member asks in the clip provided by Israel's military intelligence.” You can read Averre's article here: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12643229/Israel-blast-Gaza-hospital-Palestine-video-rocket-misfire.html 3:20pm- After initially promoting false claims that Israel was responsible for bombing a hospital in Gaza, Representative Ilhan Omar (D-MN) is now walking-back her assertions. In a post on the social media platform X, Omar wrote: “Our office cited an AP report yesterday that the IDF had hit a Baptist hospital in Gaza. Since then, the IDF denied responsibility and the US intelligence assessment is that this was not done by Israel.” 3:30pm- On Thursday, the House of Representatives decided to hold off on a vote to fill the speakership position left vacant following the removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). The Republican nominee for speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), received 199 votes on Wednesday's vote—well short of the 217 votes he needed to win a majority of the House and one fewer vote than he received on Tuesday. Jordan told reporters that he will not withdraw from the speakership race, but he is open to temporarily expanding the powers of Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC) until the Republican party can coalesce around one candidate. 3:40pm- During a Pentagon press briefing, Defense Department Spokesperson Brigadier General Pat Ryder emphasized America's unwavering support for Israel and told reporters that the Biden Administration is monitoring Iran-backed proxies in case the war between Israel and Hamas expands throughout the region. 4:05pm- Fredrick K. Short Jr.—the father of three Cherry Hill high school students—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his lawsuit against the New Jersey Department of Education for its policy which allows schools to hide alterations to a student's gender identification from parents. Attorney Thomas Stavola Jr.—Short's pro bono attorney—believes that the school has infringed upon parental rights and is violative of the Fourteenth Amendment. You can read more about the lawsuit here: https://www.nj.com/education/2023/10/dad-sues-nj-school-district-and-state-over-policy-for-trans-students.html 4:40pm- On Thursday night, the Philadelphia Phillies travel to Arizona to face the Diamondbacks in Game 3 of the National League Championship Series (NLCS). The Phillies currently lead 2-0 in the best of seven series. 5:00pm- On Thursday, the House of Representatives decided to hold off on a vote to fill the speakership position left vacant following the removal of Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-CA). The Republican nominee for speaker, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH), received 199 votes on Wednesday's vote—well short of the 217 votes he needed to win a majority of the House and one fewer vote than he received on Tuesday. Jordan told reporters that he will not withdraw from the speakership race, but he is open to temporarily expanding the powers of Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC) until the Republican party can coalesce around one candidate. 5:10pm- Speaking with reporters on Capitol Hill, Rep. Matt Gaetz said he was “against speaker-light”—referring to a plan to expand the powers of Speaker pro tempore Patrick McHenry (R-NC). 5:15pm- In his latest report for The Daily Signal, John Strossel writes that California's air pollution regulations raise the cost of new shipping trucks from $190,000 to $260,000. Perhaps most alarmingly, these regulations are now starting to have an impact on Pennsylvanian truckers—with Pennsylvania's Environmental Quality Board deciding to mirror California's excessive environmental regulations. You can read Strossel's full report here: https://www.dailysignal.com/2023/10/18/californias-environmental-regulations-are-crushing-pennsylvania/ 5:20pm- On Thursday, former Donald Trump attorney Sidney Powell pleaded guilty in a Georgia election interference case. CNN legal analyst Elie Honig predicts that she will now become a prosecution witness—which he believes would be “devastating for Donald Trump.” Powell will have to pay just under $10,000 in fines, write an apology letter, and participate in future trials related to Georgia election interference. 5:40pm- While appearing on News Nation, former CNN chief media correspondent Brian Stelter condemned mainstream media for reporting on Hamas-propaganda as if it were credible. 6:05pm- Rich is co-hosting a comedy show at Parx Casino Club 360 tonight—so, Mike Opelka hosts the final hour of the show! 6:15pm- At 8pm on Thursday, President Joe Biden will deliver a televised address from the Oval Office. He is expected to discuss the ongoing Israel-Hamas and Russia-Ukraine wars and request additional funding—an estimated $100 billion—be appropriated to support American allies. While polling indicates a vast majority of Americans support funding Israel's attempt to eliminate Hamas, the war in Ukraine isn't viewed quite as favorably—largely due to the Biden Administration's inability to articulate a planned end to the warfare. 6:40pm- Lauren Fix—automotive expert and analyst—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the ongoing United Auto Workers (UAW) strike. You can find her work here: https://carcoachreports.com
On this week's episode we discuss another “Family Miranda” bill becoming law, this time in Arizona; a case against caseworkers headed to verdict; and a damning statement on “Shaken Baby Syndrome.”Christine Norbut Beyer, commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Children and Families, joins to discuss her state's exit from court oversight after many years, how the system has changed since her early career as a social worker, and her thoughts on Miranda-style warnings for parents at the point of investigation. Reading RoomHobbs Announces 15-Year Low of Arizona Children in Foster Care, Signs New Billhttps://shorturl.at/bqsB8Prosecuting Caseworkers for Child Fatalities, Take Twohttps://bit.ly/3LmCaMALeaders Fear Dangerous Precedent As Homicide Case against Caseworkers Continueshttps://bit.ly/3Pj7XixDCFS workers on trial over AJ Freund's death won't testify; defense rests without calling witnesseshttps://bit.ly/460KERSAppeals court agrees shaken baby syndrome is ‘junk science' in some caseshttps://bit.ly/3Ro8qT6He's Facing Execution For His Daughter's Death. Now, Science Suggests It Was An Accident.https://bit.ly/45SyZUNDiscredited Shaken Baby Science Sent This Father to Jail for 15 Years. His Ordeal Could End This Weekhttps://bit.ly/48wrftJAfter 15 years in Prison, Freedom for California Man After Judge Overturns Shaken Baby Convictionhttps://bit.ly/3PpjJYRReport Documents the Critical Elements of Protecting Alaska Native Children — Connections to Culture and the Environmenthttps://bit.ly/3PGs9v5Rebuilding Family After Foster Carehttps://shorturl.at/HQ048Three Brothers, Three Paths Out of Foster Carehttps://shorturl.at/gprA0Florida's Baker Act Has Seized Kids & Adults for Forced Mental Health Holds Almost 2 Million Times in Past Decade. Are Advocates Finally Forcing Change?https://shorturl.at/hvPU9Child Welfare Challenges in The Sunshine Statehttps://shorturl.at/ijtI9
J.P. Leider, Director of the Center for Public Health Systems at the University of Minnesota School of Public Health, explains the importance of the Consortium for Workforce Research and Public Health; Nancy Scotto Rosato, Assistant Commissioner of the New Jersey Department of Health, tells us about the $3.5 million headed to the Healthy Women, Healthy Families initiative in New Jersey; and an episode of the Public Health Review podcast dives into health disparities. Public Health Careers Webpage Consortium for Workforce Research in Public Health New Jersey Department of Health News Release: $3.5 Million Awarded to Three NJ Agencies to Improve Black and Hispanic Infant, Maternal Mortality Public Health Review Podcast Episode: Data Strategies to Improve Health Outcomes for Indigenous Communities ASTHO Webpage: Legislative Alerts
Part 2Mike Arena began his law enforcement career in 2011 at 19 years of age starting out as a Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department. He was then hired by The New Jersey Department of Corrections and became a Corrections Officer and worked in multiple prisons throughout the state. After a few years of working in corrections, Mike became a police officer with Prince George's County Police Department located in Maryland. In 2017, he transferred back to New Jersey where he worked as a Police Officer with the Stockton University Police Department. During that time, Mike was elected to Join the Atlantic County New Jersey Regional S.W.A.T Team. After seeking advancement, Mike made his final transfer over to the Ventnor City Police Department. While serving the citizens of Ventnor City, Mike was unfortunately involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting. Over his 10-year career, Mike has received multiple awards and commendations including The New Jersey Meritorious Service Valor Award, Life Saving award, and several letters of recognition and of appreciation from several law enforcement organizations. After being involved in numerous critical incidents over his 10 plus year career, Mike has now made it his mission to help officers struggling with Trauma/PTSD get the help they need and deserve. Find Mike ArenaFacebookInstagramOfficer Support InitiativeFind The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, BeerManscapedSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube
Part 1Mike Arena began his law enforcement career in 2011 at 19 years of age starting out as a Special Law Enforcement Officer with the Point Pleasant Beach Police Department. He was then hired by The New Jersey Department of Corrections and became a Corrections Officer and worked in multiple prisons throughout the state. After a few years of working in corrections, Mike became a police officer with Prince George's County Police Department located in Maryland. In 2017, he transferred back to New Jersey where he worked as a Police Officer with the Stockton University Police Department. During that time, Mike was elected to Join the Atlantic County New Jersey Regional S.W.A.T Team. After seeking advancement, Mike made his final transfer over to the Ventnor City Police Department. While serving the citizens of Ventnor City, Mike was unfortunately involved in a fatal officer-involved shooting. Over his 10-year career, Mike has received multiple awards and commendations including The New Jersey Meritorious Service Valor Award, Life Saving award, and several letters of recognition and of appreciation from several law enforcement organizations. After being involved in numerous critical incidents over his 10 plus year career, Mike has now made it his mission to help officers struggling with Trauma/PTSD get the help they need and deserve. Find Mike ArenaFacebookInstagramOfficer Support Initiative Find The Suffering PodcastThe Suffering Podcast InstagramKevin Donaldson InstagramMike Failace InstagramBuzzsproutApple PodcastSpotifyFacebookTikTokYouTubeThe Suffering Podcast FamilyDented Development ProjectToyota of HackensackBella Dama CigarsHackensack Brewing Company - Peace, Love, BeerManscapedSupport the showThe Suffering Podcast Instagram Kevin Donaldson Instagram TikTok YouTube
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