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Are you curious about the true scope and scale of nonprofit employment in America? Ever wonder how nonprofit jobs weathered the pandemic compared to for-profit jobs? In this episode, host Rusty Stahl speaks with Dr. Alan J. Abramson and Chelsea Newhouse, both of George Mason University, about the numbers behind the nonprofit workforce, and their implications for funders, policymakers, and nonprofit leaders.The conversation reveals crucial facts about nonprofit employment based on George Mason's latest report. Abramson and Newhouse discuss how nonprofits lost 580,000 workers during the early pandemic but weathered the initial downturn better than for-profits. They explore common misconceptions about nonprofit funding and highlight how the sector has struggled to fully restore its workforce.Our guests introduce their Nonprofit Works, a free, user-friendly tool that provides high-level data about how many Americans earn a living through nonprofit work, and how much money nonprofits add to the economy in annual wages. The database allows users to segment this data by sub-sector and geography, and compare it to business and government jobs. The numbers are drawn from federal Department of Labor data, but the nonprofit employment data are published extremely infrequently, and only with help from scholars at a private, nonprofit university. Alan and Chelsea argue that better, more frequent releases of nonprofit workforce data – including relevant data collected by other federal agencies – would help nonprofit workers gain the visibility and support they deserve in public policy, the media, academic research, and among private funders.You can find all the episodes of this podcast plus our blog, toolkit and other resources at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠fundthepeople.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Bios:Alan J. Abramson is director of the Center on Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social Enterprise, in the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. He teaches and conducts research on the nonprofit sector and philanthropy, and has worked to save and sustain work done at Johns Hopkins University by his late colleague, Dr. Lester Solomon. For more than a decade, Dr. Abramson directed the Aspen Institute's Nonprofit Sector and Philanthropy Program. Before that he worked at the Urban Institute. Alan is the author and coauthor of numerous books and articles, and is involved with multiple academic associations related to the nonprofit sector. Dr. Abramson received his PhD in political science from Yale University.Chelsea Newhouse is a consultant on the George Mason University' Nonprofit Employment Data Project and Senior Program Manager at East-West Management Institute. Prior to joining the East-West Management Institute in 2022, Chelsea was at the the Johns Hopkins Center for Civil Society Studies, where she worked closely with late Center Director Lester Salamon on the Nonprofit Economic Data Project and the Nonprofit Works Interactive Database, the Comparative Nonprofit Sector Project, and a variety of other research projects focused on the nonprofit, philanthropic, and volunteer sector. Following Dr. Salamon's passing, she helped transfer the Nonprofit Employment Data Project to George Mason University. Chelsea has also served as a consultant with Maryland Nonprofits and the New York Council of Nonprofits.Resources:GMU Center on Nonprofits, Philanthropy, and Social EnterpriseGMU Nonprofit Employment Project websiteGMU Nonprofit Works websiteDirect link to the 2024 Nonprofit Employment ReportA link to the UN TSE Sector Handbook project, which provides guidance and background on the nonprofit satellite accountJHU Center for Civil Society StudiesStanding Up for Nonprofits, a 2024 book on nonprofit advocacy that Ben Soskis and Alan Abramson wrote. It's available for free online from Cambridge University Press

What would happen if your loved ones had to sort through everything you own tomorrow? Are you prepared for life's ultimate transition?In this episode of Life in Transition, Art Blanchford speaks with Sonya Weisshappel, the "Chaos Whisperer" behind Seriatim Inc. At just 14, Sonya witnessed something extraordinary—her father's spirit leaving his body. "I saw a vapor cloud come from his center and hover and leave," she recalls. This profound moment taught her our bodies are merely shells. Nothing goes with us in the end. How did this realization transform her life? Sonya channeled this spiritual understanding into helping others declutter both physical spaces and digital chaos, creating harmony in their lives.Ever felt weighed down by your possessions? You're not alone. The conversation dives deep into how clutter creates resistance in our daily lives. Art shares his own garage organization journey. Sonya challenges listeners to take inventory of their spaces. Is your environment supporting your goals? "When the mental and physical are balanced and not out of alignment, the person is at ease," Sonya explains. The episode concludes with practical wisdom for estate planning. Don't leave loved ones with "a flaming pile" to sort through. Start now. Have more fun. Live intentionally. What changes will you make today?Sonya Weisshapel grew up in New York City where she started her organizing company, Seriatim, in 1999. Proudly dyslexic, Sonya founded her business in order to avoid writing a resume and now, a quarter of a century later, she and her  Seriatim team have earned themselves a reputation as consummate Chaos Whisperers. In 2017, Sonya became the first organizer to be accepted into the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses™ Program. She is currently President of the New York Council of Relocation Professionals (NYCORP). She shares her wisdom with the world through her debut memoir, Confessions of a Chaos Whisperer.About The Show: The Life in Transition, hosted by Art Blanchford focuses on making the most of the changes we're given every week. Art has been through hundreds of transitions in his life. Many have been difficult, but all have led to a depth and richness he could never have imagined. On the podcast Art explores how to create more love and joy in life, no matter what transitions we go through. Art is married to his lifelong partner, a proud father of three and a long-time adventurer and global business executive. He is the founder and leader of the Midlife Transition Mastery Community. Learn more about the MLTM Community here: www.lifeintransition.online.In This Episode: (00:00) Introduction to Sonya Weisshappel(06:17) King Tut and Life's Impermanent Possessions(11:00) Breaking Through the Muddy Waters of Life(14:35) Digital Organization and Technology Stacks(17:30) The Importance of Systems in Life and Business(25:39) MidLife Transition Mastery Ad(29:25) Death Awareness: Planning vs. Avoidance(42:11) Balancing Work and Joy: Advice to Younger Self(56:56) The Tool of Inventory: Creating Awareness(01:06:19) Connecting with Seriatim and ConclusionLike, subscribe, and send us your comments and feedback.Resources:Sonya Weisshapel LinkedInSeriatim Inc. WebsiteEmail Art BlanchfordLife in Transition WebsiteLife in Transition on IGLife in Transition on FBJoin Our Community: https://www.lifeintransition.online/My new book "PURPOSEFUL LIVING" is out now. Order it now: https://www.amazon.com/PURPOSEFUL-LIVING-Wisdom-Coming-Complex/dp/1963913922Explore our website https://lifeintransitionpodcast.com/ for more in-depth information and resources, and to download the 8-step guide to mastering mid-life transitions.The views and opinions expressed on the “Life In Transition” podcast are solely those of the author and guests and should not be attributed to any other individual or entity. This podcast is an independent production of Life In Transition Podcast, and the podcast production is an original work of the author. All rights of ownership and reproduction are retained—copyright 2025.

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine, First, Sina Basila Hickey interviews Megan Allen about her work as the CEO of New York Council of NonProfits. Then, Willie Terry interviews several postal workers at the National Day of Action Rally in Albany. Later on, Blaise Bryant speaks with Julie Farrar about upcoming changes to New York's Consumer Directed Personal Assistance Program. After that, Brea Barthel talks to Barbara Melara and Fred Breglia about the Capital Region Flower and Garden Expo. Finally, Marsha Lazarus talks to Meezan Kitchen owner Layla Khafaga about her experience growing up as a first-generation Palestinian American and how it informs her work.

Federal funding to nonprofits was briefly halted under the newly implemented Trump administration, making many organization fear for funding obstacles ahead. The New York Council of Nonprofits (NYCON) is working on getting New York nonprofits the information and funding they need to do their work. NYCON's Chief Executive Officer Megan Allen spoke with Sina Basila Hickey about what nonprofits have been facing, recommends that organizations not over correct, and suggests that folks can call their representatives to help support nonprofits. www.nycon.org/

Feb. 12, 2025 - In the best of times, nonprofit organizations contracting with the state are facing an uphill battle, with long waits to execute contracts and rates that don't cover the full cost of programs. But 2025 is far from the best of times explains Megan Allen, CEO of the New York Council of Nonprofits, who outlines all the challenges facing nonprofits in New York.

This week's guest In the Flamingo Lounge, Dave Ruch, Visited the Flamingo Lounge on September 17, 2024. Dave is a versatile musician and historian whose work has been showcased on American Public Media, in Emmy-winning documentaries, and on stages across North America and the U.K. Dave is also a dedicated educator, sharing his passion for traditional music in elementary school classrooms across the Northeast. Dave is a former Public Scholar for the New York Council for the Humanities (now Humanities NY), writer for The Huffington Post, and a member of the Canal Society of New York State and the New York Folklore Society. Beyond his professional pursuits, Dave enjoys playing music around town. In recent years, he's been touring extensively with his band, “Organ Fairchild,” bringing his unique sound to audiences across the Eastern half of the United States.

July 22, 2024 - For decades, nonprofit organizations contracting with the state have had to deal with the slow authorization of contracts and delayed payments for services. Megan Allen, CEO of The New York Council of Nonprofits, explains the ramifications of this dynamic and highlights legislation that might speed up this timeline.

April 17, 2024 - New York Council of School Superintendents Deputy Director Bob Lowry weighs in on the preliminary details that are emerging about state education in the budget.

March 26, 2024 - New York Council of School Superintendents Deputy Director Bob Lowry shares his concerns with the state's teacher evaluation laws and discusses proposed changes being championed by NYSUT.

In this episode, Jaime sits down with Rachel Reuben Senor, a 25-year veteran of higher education marketing now serving as the VP of Account Strategy for OHO Interactive. The conversation centers around a shared frustration: the challenges posed by silos in higher education – and offers insight into the ways marketing and communications offices can bust those silos.Takeaways include:Insight into organizational models, such as centralized, center-led, and decentralized structures, dissecting why each model may or may not work in certain contexts. Practical advice on how to determine the best organizational model for a specific institution and strategies to break down silos beyond just structural changes.Ideas around how schools can effectively leverage storytelling to create impactful narratives.Insight into the key roles that higher ed CMOs should focus on developing over the next 2-5 years.Tips for fostering a culture of teamwork and collaboration. Guest Name: Rachel Reuben Senor, Vice President of Account Strategy, OHO InteractiveGuest Social: https://www.linkedin.com/in/rachelreuben/Guest Bio:  Rachel Reuben Senor is a seasoned veteran in marketing and communications in the higher education industry. She has worked on staff in leadership positions in both public and private institutions. She fuses her experience into a comprehensive, strategic approach to marketing that identifies challenges and develops creative solutions to improve marketing processes. As VP of Account Strategy at OHO Interactive, Rachel brings new perspectives to clients on long-term strategy, organizational design, and enrollment marketing. She leads and hosts monthly OHO U webinars, the annual OHO U Online Conference and Senior Marketing Leadership Summit, and monthly Brain Trusts with current clients.Prior to joining OHO, Rachel ran her own senior marketing leadership consultancy for higher education for nearly five years. Before consulting she was the vice president of communication at Colgate University, associate vice president for marketing communications at Ithaca College, and the director of web communication and strategic projects at the State University of New York at New Paltz. During her consultancy, she served as interim vice president for marketing and communications at California College of the Arts, as well as interim executive director of marketing for the San Francisco Art Institute.Rachel has been a speaker at a variety of higher education events over the past couple of decades, among them the American Marketing Association's Symposium for the Marketing of Higher Education, the Council for the Advancement and Support of Education (CASE), the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA), eduWeb, HighEdWeb, the University and College Designers Association (UCDA), the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), and the State University of New York Council for University Advancement (SUNY CUAD).Rachel's insights have been featured in The Chronicle of Higher Education, Inside Higher Ed, University Business, CASE Currents, Campus Technology, and on many blogs. She was an early adopter of social media, and pioneered its use in marketing higher education. - - - -Connect With Our Host:Jaime Hunthttps://www.linkedin.com/in/jaimehunt/https://twitter.com/JaimeHuntIMCAbout The Enrollify Podcast Network:Confessions of a Higher Ed CMO is a part of the Enrollify Podcast Network. If you like this podcast, chances are you'll like other Enrollify shows too! Some of our favorites include Talking Tactics and Higher Ed Pulse. Enrollify is made possible by Element451 — the next-generation AI student engagement platform helping institutions create meaningful and personalized interactions with students. Learn more at element451.com. Connect with Us at the Engage Summit:Exciting news — Jaime will be at the 2024 Engage Summit in Raleigh, NC, on June 25 and 26, and we'd love to meet you there! Sessions will focus on cutting-edge AI applications that are reshaping student outreach, enhancing staff productivity, and offering deep insights into ROI. Use the discount code Enrollify50 at checkout, and you can register for just $99! This early bird pricing lasts until March 31. Learn more and register at engage.element451.com — we can't wait to see you there!

  Jonathan Crandall of the New York Council on Problem Gambling joins the show to dicuss his time in the Marnines, why it's important to help our Veterans, and his work as an advocate in the worls of gambling harm. Enjoy! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance

Elizabeth Toomey is one of the leaders at the New York Council on Problem Gambling. Gambling addiction can be draining, defeating, and tough to beat. Elizabeth and her team can help guide you to the resources you need to overcome your addiction. NYS # 1-833- HERE TO HELP (1-833 437-3864) Email: heretohelp@nycpg.org Website: https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org Self-screening tool: https://nyproblemgamblinghelp.org/e-screener/ For local resources for trainings, outreach materials, and events call Elizabeth Toomey at: Email: etoomey@nycpg.org Phone: (315) 748-1188 ------- Find this episode on YouTube by searching for "Cory Cast" ----- Don't forget to follow, rate, and subscribe! ---- Instagram: @Frothy_Lawson | Twitter: @FrothyLawson --- Thank you to this episode's sponsors: Detroit Boxing Company, Thur13en --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/corycast/message

Your favorite classic rock radio morning show, Jason & Friends In The Morning is back! With Jason Gore! And Friends (Geoff "The Angry Man" Garlock)! Scotty forces Jason and Geoff to play an announcement for The Hawk Rock Cruise and interview the winners for the "Captain's Cabin," TRIXIE AND HUNK TRESSELL (ARIEL DUMAS and ANDREW ECKER)! Are they the Captain now? Is it the best idea in the world to do ANOTHER Rock Cruise?!?! Listen and find out! Sponsored by Shetland Creameries! Peter Green Greens! Channel 8's "Top Of The Class!" and Big Open Pit! Guest Starring Ariel Dumas (Trixie Tressell) and Andrew Ecker (Hunk Tressell)! Ariel is the Head Writer and Supervising Producer at The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Prior to The Late Show, Ariel was a staff writer on The Colbert Report. She also wrote the book and lyrics for a not-yet-released full-length animated Looney Tunes Musical for Warner Bros./HBO Max. Andrew J. Ecker, Ed.D. is Director of the Lower Hudson Regional Partnership Center at Putnam/Northern Westchester BOCES in Yorktown Heights, NY. He serves as Co-President of the New York Council of Administrators of Special Education. He previously served as the Hudson Valley Schools' region leader for the Suicide Prevention Center of New York, and on numerous other school and community mental health networks. His prior work includes special education school improvement roles; teacher and director of a therapeutic residential high school; adjunct graduate professor; and professional basketball player. He has authored multiple peer-reviewed journal articles, contributed to national guidance, and presents locally and nationally on school mental health and special education topics. 108.9 The Hawk was created, written and performed by Jason Gore and Geoff Garlock. Support The Hawk at https://patreon.com/1089thehawk! Bonus episodes! Hawk episodes one week early! So much more! Learn more about 108.9 The Hawk at 1089thehawk.com! GET THAT HAWK MERCH: http://tee.pub/lic/goodrockshirts   SOCIAL SIGHTS: https://twitter.com/1089thehawk https://instagram.com/1089thehawk

August 10, 2023 - New York Council of School Superintendents Deputy Director Bob Lowry discusses legislation intended to increase the diversity of teachers in New York.

We had Dr. Ian K. Smith on the show today, giving us an update on his latest book, The Met Flex Diet, Burn Better Fuel, Burn More Fat. Dr. Smith is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling books SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, The Clean 20, THE ANCIENT NINE, CLEAN & LEAN, FAST BURN along with sixteen other books with millions of copies in print. Dr. Smith has served on the boards of the American Council on Exercise, the New York Mission Society, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, The New York Council for the Humanities, and The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity.  He was honored to be a member of President Obama's health endeavor, the President's Council on Fitness, Health, and Nutrition. Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard College with an AB and received a master's in science education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed the last two years of his medical education, graduating from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Visit shredlife.com and doctoriansmith.com for more information and to pre-order The Met Flex Diet!Next, Von Eaglin joins us to talk about being overweight in a relationship and how to respond to our partners about losing weight. Dr. Von Eaglin is a Licensed Professional Counselor and supervisor at Preston Place Counseling in Dallas Texas and serves on the Mental Health Consultant Team for the Dallas Mavericks. He sees a wide range of clients, including couples, individuals, and families. His specialties include men's issues, anger management, athletes, adolescents, young adults, abuse, depression, anxiety, and multicultural clients. Just to name a few. He most recently taught child psychopathology as an adjunct professor at Southern Methodist University. Dr. Eaglin's research focuses on developing a new approach to couple relationship dynamics. Learn more about Dr. Von at vontalkstherapy.com.Thank you to our sponsors!Enviromedica – The BEST probiotics on the planetChildren's Health Defense - Listen every Monday for Bern and Mary Holland, President of CHD! Sunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being JournalThorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!

Dr. Ian Smith is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling books, SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, and SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, and BLAST THE SUGAR OUT. Dr. Smith's highly anticipated newest book, The Clean 20, became an instant New York Times best seller, helping hundreds of thousands of people reduce bad sugars from their diet, lose weight, lower blood sugar levels, and cut the cravings.Dr. Smith was appointed by President Obama to a second term on the prestigious President's Council on Fitness, Sports, and Nutrition. He is currently the medical contributor and co-host of the nationally syndicated television show The Rachael Ray Show.He is a former co-host of the Emmy award winning syndicated daytime talk show, The Doctors. He also served as the medical/diet expert for six seasons on VH1's highly-rated Celebrity Fit Club, and is the creator and founder of the national health initiatives The 50 Million Pound Challenge and The Makeover Mile. Dr. Smith is the former medical correspondent for NBC News network and for NewsChannel 4 in New York, where he filed reports for NBC Nightly News and The Today Show as well as WNBC's various news broadcasts. He has appeared extensively on various broadcasts including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey Show, The Talk, Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN, MSNBC and many more. He has written for various publications including Time, Newsweek, Men's Fitness, and the New York Daily News, and has been featured in several other publications including, People, Redbook, Details Magazine, Essence, Ebony, University of Chicago Medicine on the Midway, Cosmopolitan, and Black Enterprise.A highly-sought after speaker, Dr. Smith's work has been honored by several organizations, including the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences for his coverage on the momentous events beginning on Sept. 11, 2001. He is also very active in charitable causes. Dr. Smith has also served on the boards of the American Council on Exercise, the New York Mission Society, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, The New York Council for the Humanities, and The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity.Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard College with an AB and received a master's in science education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed the last two years of his medical education and graduated from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/unimpressedpodcast. https://plus.acast.com/s/unimpressedpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Hidden Addiction Podcast is going statewide! As the New York Council on Problem Gambling grows, the podcast will be expanding to include new hosts, guests, and topics. Join us for season 3 as we introduce new members of the podcast team. Visit NYProblemGamblingHELP.org for more information.Additional Resources Shine A Light Shine a Light Facebook Page

Dr. Ian K. Smith joins us today to talk about his latest book, The Met Flex Diet, Burn Better Fuel, Burn More Fat, coming out this April. Dr. Smith is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling books SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, The Clean 20, THE ANCIENT NINE, CLEAN & LEAN, FAST BURN along with sixteen other books with millions of copies in print. Dr. Smith has served on the boards of the American Council on Exercise, the New York Mission Society, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, The New York Council for the Humanities, and The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity.  He was honored to be a member of President Obama's health endeavor, the President's Council on Fitness, Health, and Nutrition. Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard College with an AB and received a master's in science education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed the last two years of his medical education, graduating from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine. Visit shredlife.com and doctoriansmith.com for more information and to pre-order The Met Flex Diet! Thank you to our sponsors!Enviromedica – The BEST probiotics on the planetChildren's Health Defense - Listen every Monday for Bern and Mary Holland, President of CHD! KetoCon - April 21st-23rd at the Palmer Events Center in Austin, TX. Get tix by April 1st and use the code OLR for $50 off the already discounted price. Sunwarrior - Use the code OLR for 20% off your purchase!Well Being JournalThorne - Get 20% off your order and free shipping!

The New York Council on Problem Gambling I have a Patreon page! Please support the show (if you are able) patreon.com/user?u=78853446 Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance

If you want to start a heated debate, pretty much anywhere in the Western world today, just bring up the topic of immigration. While there are plenty of policy issues that drive partisanship today, few are as sticky as the immigration issue. From the arguments of protecting the border and rule of law, to the need to protect immigrant rights and the dynamism that comes with welcoming legal immigrant, there are plenty of ideas, issues, and challenges to work on and argue about. In today's episode, we talk with Dr. James Hollifield, Professor and Director of the Tower Center for Public Policy and International Affairs at Southern Methodist University, about why the United States and the European Union have grappled with immigration for so long. The challenge stems from what he identifies as the "Liberal Paradox", where states need to define borders, citizenship, and rule of law, with the need to respect human rights, uphold values, and welcome new labor. Join us as we take a look at the history of immigration in the U.S. and what these countries can do to solve this issue. James F. Hollifield is the Ora Nixon Arnold Fellow in International Political Economy, Professor in the Department of Political Science, and Director of the Tower Center at SMU in Dallas, Texas, as well as a member of the New York Council on Foreign Relations and a Global Fellow at the Woodrow Wilson International Center in Washington, DC.Hollifield has served as an Advisor to various governments in North and South America, Europe, East Asia and the Middle East and Africa, as well as the United Nations, the World Bank, the Inter-American Development Bank (IDB), the OECD, the ILO, the IOM, the EU, and other international organizations.  He currently chairs working groups at the World Bank and the IDB and serves on the International Advisory Board of the National Center for Competence in Research (NCCR for Migration and Mobility) of the Swiss National Science Foundation.   He has been the recipient of grants from private corporations and foundations as well as government agencies, including the German Marshall Fund of the United States, the Social Science Research Council, the Sloan Foundation, the Owens Foundation, the Raytheon Company, and the National Science Foundation.His major books include Immigrants, Markets and States (Harvard), L'Immigration et l'Etat Nation: à la recherche d'un modèle national (L'Harmattan), Pathways to Democracy: The Political Economy of Democratic Transitions (with Calvin Jillson, Routledge), Migration, Trade and Development (with Pia Orrenius and Thomas Osang, Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas), Herausforderung Migration—Perspektiven der vergleichenden Politikwissenschaft (with Uwe Hunger, Lit Verlag), Migration Theory (with Caroline Brettell, Routledge, now it its third edition), and Controlling Immigration ( with Philip Martin and Pia Orrenius, Stanford, also in its third edition). His current book projects are The Migration State (Harvard)—a study of how states manage international migration for strategic gains—and International Political Economy: History, Theory and Policy (with Thomas Osang, Cambridge). He also has published numerous scientific articles and reports on the political economy of international migration and development.

In this episode we have Rachel Mai, who has been contracted through the New York Council on Problem Gambling to provide support to the Asian community in the New York City region. Rachel talks about the preceptions of gambling, the barriers to care, and what are the next steps toward addressing gambling addiction within this community. If you or a loved one is experiencing problems related to their gambling, please know help is available. We can be reached at Mid-HudsonPGRC@nyproblemgambling.org or 914-215-6440 and we will help you access resources.

Dec. 2, 2022 - New York Council of School Superintendents Deputy Director Bob Lowry discusses the education landscape from the perspective of school superintendents around the state and identifies their priorities for the 2023 legislative session.

Dec. 2, 2022 - New York Council of School Superintendents Deputy Director Bob Lowry discusses the education landscape from the perspective of school superintendents around the state and identifies their priorities for the 2023 legislative session.

Dec. 2, 2022 - New York Council of School Superintendents Deputy Director Bob Lowry discusses the education landscape from the perspective of school superintendents around the state and identifies their priorities for the 2023 legislative session.

If you have enjoyed books by authors such as Scott Turrow and John Grisham, you'll love today's interview. My guest is Alexandra Shapiro. She is a former federal prosecutor with nearly 30 years of experience, and co-founder of Shapiro Arato Bach LLP, a prominent New York litigation boutique. She has argued in the Supreme Court, won numerous appeals resulting in the exoneration of previously convicted criminal defendants, served as President of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers, and handled many high-profile cases. Fun fact: Alexandra was one of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first clerks on the Supreme Court. Alexandra is the author of the new legal thriller Presumed Guilty, which is based on her real-life experiences on both sides of criminal cases. The novel depicts how prosecutors, because of their motivations and mistakes, can at times destroy lives and promote unjust results. Alexandra walks us through her process of structuring and writing a legal thriller while also being a wife and mother, and staying active in her full-time job. She also gives us insights into what she wanted to accomplish in a novel that she couldn't do through nonfiction.

If you have enjoyed books by authors such as Scott Turrow and John Grisham, you'll love today's interview. My guest is Alexandra Shapiro. She is a former federal prosecutor with nearly 30 years of experience, and co-founder of Shapiro Arato Bach LLP, a prominent New York litigation boutique. She has argued in the Supreme Court, won numerous appeals resulting in the exoneration of previously convicted criminal defendants, served as President of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers, and handled many high-profile cases.  Fun fact: Alexandra was one of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first clerks on the Supreme Court. Alexandra is the author of the new legal thriller Presumed Guilty, which is based on her real-life experiences on both sides of criminal cases. The novel depicts how prosecutors, because of their motivations and mistakes, can at times destroy lives and promote unjust results. Alexandra walks us through her process of structuring and writing a legal thriller while also being a wife and mother, and staying active in her full-time job. She also gives us insights into what she wanted to accomplish in a novel that she couldn't do through nonfiction.

More than ever we need to keep pushing the message of spreading awareness about problem gambling. It is imperative that we continue to advocate for a variety of treatment options to meet the need of our community. On this episode, we asked the staff at the New York Council on Problem Gambling what their favorite episode was. We also asked a few questions as to why talking about gambling addiction is important and what people can do to raise awareness.

Darine Hotait talked about her new film "Tallahassee."Darine Hotait is a writer and film director. Her work focuses on the politics of identity, Arab & African diaspora, and science fiction. She has written and directed a dozen award-winning narrative films that can be seen on Sundance Channel, The New Yorker, AMC Networks, BBC, Forbes, Outfest Now, ShortsTV, and at numerous Oscar-qualifying international film festivals. Named on Disney's Launchpad 2022 list of directors on the rise, Darine's latest film “TALLAHASSEE” premiered at the 10th Blackstar Film Festival. It was nominated for Best Narrative Short at the 22nd Woodstock Film Festival and received the Audience Award at Mizna Film Festival. Tallahassee was released exclusively on The New Yorker in January 2022. She is the recipient of the New York Council on the Arts Artist Award, the New York Foundation for the Arts Immigrant Artist Fellowship, the Jerome Hill Finalist Award, and the AFAC Cinema Award. Her work has received the support of The Sundance Institute, Comedy Central, The Independent Film Project, Maison Des Scenaristes, The Royal Film Commission, the Jerome Foundation, and the Ghetto Film Roster.Created & hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek Yamani https://www.instagram.com/tarek_yamani/About Movie Night: Movie Night is an interview series that calls for afikra community members who are interested in movies and films to spend time watching along with the entire community. Movies will be announced on afikra's watching list. This interview series will host filmmakers and actors who are featured in the announced movie. Community members will be asked to watch the film on online streaming platforms or online film festivals before the series and join the conversation with the creators of the film. Movie Night is an opportunity for members to ask questions about the plot, behind the scenes, themes, and information about the movie.Following the interview, there is a moderated town-hall-style Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience ‎on Zoom.‎ Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp   FollowYoutube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter Support www.afikra.com/supportAbout afikra:‎afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com

Today, on the Hudson Mohawk Magazine: We begin with a look at child nutrition and federal funding. Then, we examine homelessness through the activism of Izel Joseph Dickerson in Troy. Later on, activist and community organizer Alexis Goldsmith talks with us about Norlite and plastics pollution. After that, New York Council on Problem Gambling joins us to explain problem gambling and what help is out there. Finally, we hear from Troy Middle School students.

According to the 2020 New York State Gambling Prevalence Survey, 14.6% of the 29% of the NYS adults who gamble meet the criteria for problem gambling, amounting to over 600,000 people. Executive Director of The New York Council on Problem Gambling James Maney explains problem gambling and the ways the Council can help to Hudson Mohawk Magazine's Cathy Silber. For more information: https://oasas.ny.gov/problem-gambling; https://nyproblemgambling.org/

June 21, 2022 - New York Council on Problem Gambling Executive Director Jim Maney explains legislation creation a new problem gambling advisory council and provides an update on the landscape of services designed to help New Yorkers struggling with a gambling problem.

Darine Hotait talked about her new film "Tallahassee."Darine Hotait is a writer and film director. Her work focuses on the politics of identity, Arab & African diaspora, and science fiction. She has written and directed a dozen award-winning narrative films that can be seen on Sundance Channel, The New Yorker, AMC Networks, BBC, Forbes, Outfest Now, ShortsTV, and at numerous Oscar-qualifying international film festivals. Named on Disney's Launchpad 2022 list of directors on the rise, Darine's latest film “TALLAHASSEE” premiered at the 10th Blackstar Film Festival. It was nominated for Best Narrative Short at the 22nd Woodstock Film Festival and received the Audience Award at Mizna Film Festival. Tallahassee was released exclusively on The New Yorker in January 2022. She is the recipient of the New York Council on the Arts Artist Award, the New York Foundation for the Arts Immigrant Artist Fellowship, the Jerome Hill Finalist Award, and the AFAC Cinema Award. Her work has received the support of The Sundance Institute, Comedy Central, The Independent Film Project, Maison Des Scenaristes, The Royal Film Commission, the Jerome Foundation, and the Ghetto Film Roster.Created & hosted by Mikey Muhanna, afikra Edited by: Ramzi RammanTheme music by: Tarek Yamani https://www.instagram.com/tarek_yamani/About Movie Night: Movie Night is an interview series that calls for afikra community members who are interested in movies and films to spend time watching along with the entire community. Movies will be announced on afikra's watching list. This interview series will host filmmakers and actors who are featured in the announced movie. Community members will be asked to watch the film on online streaming platforms or online film festivals before the series and join the conversation with the creators of the film. Movie Night is an opportunity for members to ask questions about the plot, behind the scenes, themes, and information about the movie.Following the interview, there is a moderated town-hall-style Q&A with questions coming from the live virtual audience ‎on Zoom.‎ Join the live audience: https://www.afikra.com/rsvp   FollowYoutube - Instagram (@afikra_) - Facebook - Twitter Support www.afikra.com/supportAbout afikra:‎afikra is a movement to convert passive interest in the Arab world to active intellectual curiosity. We aim to collectively reframe the dominant narrative of the region by exploring the histories and cultures of the region- past, present, and future - through conversations driven by curiosity. Read more about us on  afikra.com

This week on the Legally Speaking Podcast, our host Robert Hanna welcomes the amazing Alexandra Shapiro to the show!Alexandra was one of Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg's first law clerks at the Supreme Court, and also served as a law clerk to Judge Stephen F. Williams of the D.C. Circuit. Alexandra is a former federal prosecutor with 30 years of experience and has argued in the U.S Supreme Court. She has served as President of the New York Council of Defense Lawyers, in addition to handling many high-profile cases. In 2009, Alexandra co-founded the prominent New York litigation boutique, Shapiro Ararto Boc LLP.Alexandra has recently written and published her own novel about white-collar prosecution, Presumed Guilty. Bringing insider trading to life, Forbes featured her new book in their recent article here!In this episode, we discuss the following:Being a federal prosecutor and publishing a novelHer motivations behind the novel, Presumed GuiltyReforms in how federal prosecutors conduct their workThe advantages and disadvantages of the structure of the criminal justice systemThe Brady violation and how prosecutors owe a duty to defendantsSkills to be a great lawyer and fiction authorOut now on the Legally Speaking Podcast website and all major audio platforms!Sponsored by Clio: Clio is a legal case management software that work in partnership with the Law Society of England and Wales and is an approved supplier of the Law Society of Scotland.Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/legallyspeakingpodcast)

Con tres meses de embarazo Gigi Nunez se queda sola y vive el nacimiento de su hijo prematuro en condiciones muy poco favorables. Su situación de carencia que le impedía completar el pasaje del autobús para visitar a su bebé durante su estancia en el hospital y el sobrepeso socavaba su autoestima. Estas son apenas algunas de las circunstancias de vida en las que se encontró Gigi hace tan solo unos 5 años atrás. Hoy en día es empresaria, filántropa, inversionista de bienes raíces, autora y mentora, es la creadora de la firma Mteamgroup LLC, Cleaning Professionals of Florida (CPFL), MLM Contractors Solutions. Es una mujer latina con una historia personal de cambios drásticos. Estudió doce semestres de medicina para complacer a su padre, sin saber que años después estos estudios le ayudarían a salvar la vida de su hijo prematuro. Impulsada por este nuevo ser en su vida se atrevió a crear un negocio que pasó a facturar más de siete dígitos en un año y medio, recogiendo escombros e invirtiendo en bienes raíces. Gigi ha sido experta invitada en Univisión, Vanidades, La estrella de Panamá, y recibió el reconocimiento del New York Council como hispana influyente. Se prepara para lanzar su Fundación The Gigi Nunez Foundation y actualmente ha lanzado su primer e-book “El decálogo de la Momembrendedora” y también “Esposos y Socios” ya que al poco tiempo de su ruptura amorosa Gigi encontró el amor de nuevo, para ella y para su pequeño hijo. @gigi__nunez #empresaria #relacionesdepareja #emprendimiento #resiliencia #mujereslatinas #mujeremprendedora ______________________________ Soy Bea García Ares autora del Best Seller “Eres Reeditable”, experta de transformación humana y organizacional, aquí te dejo los enlaces para que puedas comprar mi libro y mis diarios. ⭐Mi diario para que puedas reeditarte: “ESTOY EN REEDICIÓN - sin fechas" http://mybook.to/ENREEDICIONSINFECHAS

In "Serving: A Reading and Discussion Program," a book club sponsored by Shaker Heritage Society, participants explore the topics of community service and service learning. Johanna Batman, SHS Executive Director, and facilitators Ali Schaeffling and Shealeen Meaney from Russell Sage College talk with Hudson Mohawk Magazine Producer Brea Bathel about the role of literature and experiential learning in education, for both college students and lifelong learners. The project is supported by a grant from Humanities New York (formerly New York Council on the Humanities). The in-person book club meets five more Tuesdays (4/26, 5/10, 5/24, 6/7, & 6/21) at Shaker Heritage Society, near the Albany airport. For more information, see shakerheritage.org (under "all events"). To register, contact Lorraine Weiss at educator@shakerheritage.org.

Dr. Ian Smith is the author of the #1 New York Times bestselling books, SHRED: THE REVOLUTIONARY DIET, SUPER SHRED: The Big Results Diet, BLAST THE SUGAR OUT, The Clean 20, THE ANCIENT NINE, CLEAN & LEAN, FAST BURN along with ten other books with millions of copies in print. His newest book, PLANT POWER, will be released in April of 2022. Dr. Smith's detective novels, The Unspoken and Wolf Point, have been picked up for an upcoming television series. He served as the solo host of the nationally syndicated Emmy award-winning television show, THE DOCTORS, and is a longtime medical contributor to The Rachael Ray Show. His podcast, Conversations with Dr. Ian Smith, is popular and informative. He served as the medical/diet expert for six seasons on VH1's highly-rated Celebrity Fit Club. He is the creator and founder of the national health initiatives The 50 Million Pound Challenge and The Makeover Mile. Dr. Smith is the former medical correspondent for NBC News Network and NewsChannel 4 in New York, where he filed reports for NBC Nightly News and The Today Show, as well as WNBC's various news broadcasts. He has appeared extensively on numerous broadcasts, including The Oprah Winfrey Show, The View, Dr. Oz, Steve Harvey Show, The Talk, Larry King Live, Anderson Cooper 360, CNN, MSNBC, HLN, and many more. He has written for various publications, including Time, Newsweek, Men's Fitness, and the New York Daily News. He has been featured in several other publications, including People, Redbook, Details Magazine, Essence, Ebony, Cosmopolitan, and Black Enterprise.A highly sought-after speaker, Dr. Smith's work has been honored by several organizations, including the National Academy of Television Arts & Sciences, for his coverage of the momentous events of September 11th, 2001. He is also very active in charitable causes. In addition, Dr. Smith has served on the boards of the American Council on Exercise, the New York Mission Society, the Prevent Cancer Foundation, The New York Council for the Humanities, and The Maya Angelou Center for Health Equity.Dr. Smith graduated from Harvard College with an AB and received a master's in science education from Teachers College of Columbia University. He attended Dartmouth Medical School and completed the last two years of his medical education, graduating from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.Social Media:Twitter: @DrIanSmith Instagram: @DoctorIanSmith Websites: www.shredlife.com and www.doctoriansmith.com Podcast: https://www.meanolelionmedia.com/

In Part 2 of our interview with Sonya Weisshappel, the CEO and founder of Seriatim professional organizers and inventory managment experts tells stories from her 23 years of helping people assess, get rid of and donate their stuff. Often precipitated by a crisis or major life transition such as a death in the family or decision to downsize or retire, people confront their belongings and often don't know where to turn. Sonya's mantra is know what you have, and once you know what you have you can determine its value. We discuss the importance of having an inventory of household items when bringing caregivers and home health aides into the home to care for elderly relatives.  On the lighter side, Sonya talks about confronting the dusty shoes in the closet and how "stuff" comes to overtake your space. The Scandanavian idea of "death cleaning"--or decluttering along the way rather than waiting till the end. Sonya also speaks highly of Brené Brown's book Atlas of the Heart and the importance of not judging people's styles of collecting and decorating.  Sonya grew up in New York City where she started her organizing company, Seriatim, in 1999. Proudly dyslexic, Sonya founded her business in order to avoid writing a resume and now, almost two decades later, she and her Seriatim team have earned themselves a reputation as consummate Chaos Whisperers. In 2017, Sonya became the first organizer to be accepted into the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses Program. She is currently President of the New York Council of Relocation Professionals (NYCORP). In her spare time, Sonya organizes her husband, three children, and rescue dog, Finn.You can reach Sonya at https://www.seriatim.net/  CREDITSHost and creator: Christi CassidyContact: christi@movingalongpodcast.comArtwork by Phyllis BusellMusic by Eve's Blue. Show notes written with assistance from Podium.page. LINKS:More information and to listen to past episodes: https://movingalongpodcast.comPast episodes are here too: https://moving-along.simplecast.com/Tag and like Moving Along episodes on Facebook and Instagram!

The good people of New York are so well served by Jim Maney and Michelle Hadden, the Executive Director and Assistant Executive Director, Program, respectively of the New York Council on Problem Gambling. We talk all things New York gambling help as well as their up coming council, and a special announcement! Brian's Website https://endgamblingharm.com Gambling Addiction Video Series The Bet Free Life Show Email leestreetpod@gmail.com Please Rate & Review- Helps those still struggling to find us! Thank you to our sponsor Gamban Thank you to our sponsor - EPIC Risk Management Music by T. Vance

The federal legislation known as The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) outlawed sports betting throughout the United States except in Nevada, Oregon, Delaware and Montana. In 2018, after years of frustration among other states that wanted to legalize sports gambling within their borders, the US Supreme Court overturned PASPA – holding that the PASPA violated the anti-commandeering doctrine of the 10th Amendment. This decision opened the doors for many other states to begin licensing sports gambling operators. Last month, New York became the latest state to legalize online sports gambling – a decision that has been praised by libertarians and sports gambling operators alike, meanwhile criticized by certain other groups. Join the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 12:30 PM as Baruch College law professor Marc Edelman – our Director of Sports Business Ethics – leads a discussion with Professor Alicia Jessop of Pepperdine University, Professor John Holden of Oklahoma State University, Professor Keith Miller of Drake University and Jim Maney, Executive Director of the New York Council on Problem Gambling, on the law and ethics of legal sports gambling in New York.

The federal legislation known as The Professional and Amateur Sports Protection Act of 1992 (PASPA) outlawed sports betting throughout the United States except in Nevada, Oregon, Delaware and Montana. In 2018, after years of frustration among other states that wanted to legalize sports gambling within their borders, the US Supreme Court overturned PASPA – holding that the PASPA violated the anti-commandeering doctrine of the 10th Amendment. This decision opened the doors for many other states to begin licensing sports gambling operators. Last month, New York became the latest state to legalize online sports gambling – a decision that has been praised by libertarians and sports gambling operators alike, meanwhile criticized by certain other groups. Join the Robert Zicklin Center for Corporate Integrity on Wednesday, February 9, 2022 at 12:30 PM as Baruch College law professor Marc Edelman – our Director of Sports Business Ethics – leads a discussion with Professor Alicia Jessop of Pepperdine University, Professor John Holden of Oklahoma State University, Professor Keith Miller of Drake University and Jim Maney, Executive Director of the New York Council on Problem Gambling, on the law and ethics of legal sports gambling in New York.

Fintan 'Fun Tool' Costello and Jon 'NO' Bruford are joined by the excellent Robin Fetterman and Amy McBride from the New York Council on Problem Gambling [0:00-41:23], and Dr Seamus Murphy, who talks about his academic opus The Casino and Society in Modern Britain [41:25-1:30:20]. The spectre of Big Marmalade also raises its head.

Fintan 'Fun Tool' Costello and Jon 'Bruford' Bruford are joined by the excellent Robin Fetterman and Amy McBride from the New York Council on Problem Gambling [0:00-2:30], and Dr Seamus Murphy, who talks about his academic opus The Casino and Society in Modern Britain [2:31-5:21].

About Today's GuestJonathan Crandall served eight years in the United States Marine Corps. Crandall served as a Team Leader for the Scout/Sniper Platoon of Third Battalion, Sixth Marines (3/6). Following his time with 3/6, Crandall was assigned to the 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) training unit as their Chief Instructor for the Designated Marksman Course. After his 4th MEB assignment, Crandall returned home to Syracuse, NY where he served the remainder of his time with Echo Company, 4th Light Armored Reconnaissance (LAR) Battalion. While in service, Crandall earned the Navy Unit Commendation Ribbon, Combat Action Ribbon, Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal, and Armed Forces Service Medal, among others. Upon completion of his. military obligation, Crandall continued service in Iraq as a Private Military Contractor for the U.S. State Department providing protective security for diplomats working as Provincial Reconstruction Teams.Following his time overseas, Crandall worked as a Corrections Officer before determining that his life direction was not of the standard he wanted to uphold. Crandall graduated with his Bachelor's degree in Social Work and now lives a fulfilling life as the Veteran Outreach Coordinator at the New York Council on Problem Gambling (NYCPG).Links Mentioned In This Episode New York Council on Problem GamblingNational Council on Problem GamblingSee if your state has a Council on Problem Gambling: List of Resources By StateProblem Gambling in the Military Affiliated Population: Operation Responsible GamblingPsychArmor Resource of the WeekThe PsychArmor resource for this week is the PsychArmor Course, Supporting a Veteran in Crisis. This course is designed for organizations to educate them on the differences between their Veterans and civilians and ways to support their Veteran when they may be struggling. Topics include how to recognize the warning signs that a Veteran may be heading for a crisis, how to approach a Veteran in crisis, and what steps to take to help a Veteran during an acute crisis situation. You can access this resource by following this link: https://psycharmor.org/courses/supporting-veteran-crisis/This Episode Sponsored By:This episode is sponsored by PsychArmor, the premier education and learning ecosystem specializing in military culture content. PsychArmor offers an online e-learning laboratory with custom training options for organizations.Join Us on Social Media PsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

A first listen to the song "Look On Me" from ICONS/IDOLS: IRENE, a musical audio drama by the Byzantine Choral Project. Broadway World hailed the work as “gripping, emotional and eerily beautiful” when an excerpt was featured in a sound installation in NYC in May. “Grace Oberhofer has composed a truly fantastic acapella score. It has a gorgeous ability to evoke the sacred and the spooky all at once,” writes No Proscenium. Interludes raved, “It calls to mind the haunting compositions of the late Elizabeth Swados.”Premiering September 22 with new episodes every Wednesdays, this new serial podcast tells unlikely story of a child bride who rises to the heart of Byzantine power. Harboring a treasonous secret that marks her as the enemy of her husband and son, Irene must finally choose her side in the iconoclastic wars. With a haunting score inspired by Byzantine chant and featuring the voices of ten women and non-binary performers, ICONS/IDOLS: IRENE is a sweeping story of ambition, sacrifice, and the struggle to make something new out of a shattered world.Written by Helen Banner. Composed by Grace Oberhofer. Featuring Hilary Asare, Iris Beaumier, Isabella Dawis, Hannah Eakin, Julia Izumi, Grace Oberhofer, Lukas Papenfusscline, Shanta Parasuraman, Yael Shavitt and Kay Weber. Music Direction by Robert Frost. Audio Engineering by Nathan Leigh. Sound Design by Grace Oberhofer and Nathan Leigh. Featured Foley Artist Nicole Orabona. Produced by Emily Caffery. Learn more about the Byzantine Choral Project at www.byzantinechoralproject.com.ICONS/IDOLS: IRENE was adapted from a stage play to a podcast in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its development has received support from OPERA America, New York Council on the Arts, The New Ohio/IRT Archive Residency, The Tank, and New Georges. An excerpt of ICONS/IDOLS: IRENE was shared with live audiences at New Ohio Theatre in May 2021 in the immersive sound installation ICONS/IDOLS: IN THE PURPLE ROOM.

Listen to an excerpt of episode one of ICONS/IDOLS: IRENE, a musical audio drama by the Byzantine Choral Project. Premiering September 22 with new episodes every Wednesdays, this new serial podcast tells unlikely story of a child bride who rises to the heart of Byzantine power. Harboring a treasonous secret that marks her as the enemy of her husband and son, Irene must finally choose her side in the iconoclastic wars. With a haunting score inspired by Byzantine chant and featuring the voices of ten women and non-binary performers, ICONS/IDOLS: IRENE is a sweeping story of ambition, sacrifice, and the struggle to make something new out of a shattered world.Written by Helen Banner. Composed by Grace Oberhofer. Featuring Hilary Asare, Iris Beaumier, Isabella Dawis, Hannah Eakin, Julia Izumi, Grace Oberhofer, Lukas Papenfusscline, Shanta Parasuraman, Yael Shavitt and Kay Weber. Music Direction by Robert Frost. Audio Engineering by Nathan Leigh. Sound Design by Grace Oberhofer and Nathan Leigh. Featured Foley Artist Nicole Orabona. Produced by Emily Caffery. Learn more about the Byzantine Choral Project at www.byzantinechoralproject.com.ICONS/IDOLS: IRENE was adapted from a stage play to a podcast in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Its development has received support from OPERA America, New York Council on the Arts, The New Ohio/IRT Archive Residency, The Tank, and New Georges. An excerpt of ICONS/IDOLS: IRENE was shared with live audiences at New Ohio Theatre in May 2021 in the immersive sound installation ICONS/IDOLS: IN THE PURPLE ROOM.

https://www.jodywoodart.com/ (Jody Wood) is a New York-based artist using video, installation, performance, and community organization to engage with socially informed content. Jody is intrigued by interpersonal relationships – how they form, how they dissolve, and their delicate underpinnings. She approaches her artwork as an opportunity to explore this fascination and consequently has moved increasingly toward working directly with members of the public. In our conversation, we talk about her social practice art projects and about social issues of identity, behavior, and human connection and dignity, and how they are shaped by institutionally oppressive systems and social stigma. Her project https://www.beautyintransition.org/about/ (Beauty in Transition) partnered with 18 transitional housing agencies in New York, Colorado, and Pennsylvania to establish a hair salon on wheels serving homeless populations. Elements of this project currently form part of the exhibition “All Together, Amongst Many: Reflections on Empathy” at the Bemis Center for Contemporary Art. Choreographing Care, a project supporting care workers in anti-poverty support, started as a socially engaged art project and was adopted into an emergency shelter in Charlotte, North Carolina as an organizational initiative. In 2014, she was the winner of a prestigious fellowship award for socially engaged art from A Blade of Grass in NYC. Her work has been honored with grant support from the New York Council for the Humanities, Brooklyn Arts Council, and the Rema Hort Mann Foundation. Her work has been exhibited internationally and featured in press such as The Atlantic, Hyperallergic, and MSNBC.

In this episode... Jonathan Crandall who does the Veteran's Outreach at the New York Council on Problem Gambling joins Dave and Brian to talk about his new position working with Veterans, his experience as a Marine, and what we can do to help Veterans with a gambling addiction. NY Resource Centers Jon's Phone 315-748-1163 This podcast is produced by Lee Street Media LLC Please listen and learn from those who know. A better life without gambling. Military member or Veteran? Email us and tell us your story fallinpodcast@gmail.com Anonymity is an option Music by T. Vance

A WEEKLY CANDID CONVERSATION ON GAMBLING ADDICTION Craig is joined by Rachel & Colleen from the New York Council on Problem Gambling to talk about mental health. And as always, Dan Trolaro from the Council on Compulsive Gambling of New Jersey joined the show.​​

Okay…so Civilization isn't CRUMBLING - that's a bit dramatic.  BUT housing and living conditions sure did take a nosedive when tenements started being built.  What caused this?  When did it happen?  Who did anything about it?  And how did it affect the way communities were being planned?  Well, that's what we cover in Episode 9.  Enjoy! First Model Tenement:http://yuriartibise.com/history-urbanism-north-america-1800s/#:~:text=1855%20The%20First%20Model%20Tenement%20House%2C%20New%20York%20City&text=Among%20the%20first%20was%20The,York%20before%20the%201880%E2%80%B2s.https://www.history.com/topics/immigration/tenementshttps://www.encyclopedia.com/literature-and-arts/art-and-architecture/architecture/tenements New York Council of Hygeine of the Citizens Association Housing Standards:https://nyamcenterforhistory.org/2019/04/25/finding-cause-in-street-cleanliness-the-citizens-association-of-new-york-report-of-1865/  Riverside, Illinoishttps://www.fredericklawolmsted.com/riverside.htmlhttps://www.pbs.org/wned/frederick-law-olmsted/learn-more/designing-middle-class-community/https://www.chicagotribune.com/nation-world/chi-chicagodays-riverside-story-story.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Riverside,_Illinois

Episode SummaryHistorian and optimist Eric Foner grew up through McCarthyism and the Civil Rights Movement and learned that one of the best ways to interpret history is that no matter how things are there is an opportunity to make them better. Syd and Eric talk about how the issues of the past are the issues of today, the dangers of romanticizing our history, and how some things never change. Professor Foner gives an unvarnished primer in American History and you might be surprised at how current it sounds, in this episode of The Sydcast.Syd FinkelsteinSyd Finkelstein is the Steven Roth Professor of Management at the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth College. He holds a Master's degree from the London School of Economics and a Ph.D. from Columbia University. Professor Finkelstein has published 25 books and 90 articles, including the bestsellers Why Smart Executives Fail and Superbosses: How Exceptional Leaders Master the Flow of Talent, which LinkedIn Chairman Reid Hoffman calls the “leadership guide for the Networked Age.” He is also a Fellow of the Academy of Management, a consultant and speaker to leading companies around the world, and a top 25 on the global Thinkers 50 list of top management gurus. Professor Finkelstein's research and consulting work often relies on in-depth and personal interviews with hundreds of people, an experience that led him to create and host his own podcast, The Sydcast, to uncover and share the stories of all sorts of fascinating people in business, sports, entertainment, politics, academia, and everyday life. Eric FonerEric Foner, DeWitt Clinton Professor Emeritus of History at Columbia University, is one of this country's most prominent historians. He received his doctoral degree at Columbia under the supervision of Richard Hofstadter. He is one of only two persons to serve as president of the three major professional organizations: the Organization of American Historians, American Historical Association, and Society of American Historians, and one of a handful to have won the Bancroft and Pulitzer Prizes in the same year.Professor Foner's publications have concentrated on the intersections of intellectual, political, and social history and the history of American race relations. His books have been translated into Chinese, Korean, Italian, Japanese, Portuguese, and Spanish. Eric Foner is a winner of the Great Teacher Award from the Society of Columbia Graduates (1991), and the Presidential Award for Outstanding Teaching from Columbia University (2006). He was named Scholar of the Year by the New York Council for the Humanities in 1995. In 2006, he received the Kidger Award for Excellence in Teaching and Scholarship from the New England History Teachers Association. In 2014 he was awarded the Gold Medal by the National Institute of Social Sciences. In 2020 he received the Anisfield-Wolf Book Award for Lifetime Achievement (the award honors literature that confronts racism and explores diversity), and the Roy Rosenzweig Distinguished Service Award from the Organization of American Historians. He is an elected fellow of the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, the British Academy, the American Philosophical Society, and the American Academy of Political and Social Science. He has been awarded honorary degrees by Iona College, Queen Mary University of London, the State University of New York, Dartmouth College, Lehigh University, and Princeton University. He serves on the editorial boards of Past and Present and The Nation, and has written for the New York Times, Washington Post, Los Angeles Times, London Review of Books, and many other publications, and has appeared on numerous television and radio shows, including Charlie Rose, Book Notes, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Colbert Report, Bill Moyers Journal, Fresh Air, and All Things Considered, and in historical documentaries on PBS and the History Channel. He was the on-camera historian for "Freedom: A History of Us," on PBS in 2003 and the chief historical advisor for the award-winning PBS documentary series on Reconstruction and its aftermath broadcast in 2019. He has lectured extensively to both academic and non-academic audiences. Professor Foner retired from teaching in 2018. Insights from this episode:Details on Reconstruction in America, what it was, what went wrong, and how it changed the world.Strategies for staying objective and finding truth when everyone seems to be living in different realities at the same time in history.How to be hopeful about when current events make the future seem bleak.Benefits of learning history, how it shapes our ideals today, and what our present can teach us about our future.Details about Abraham Lincoln and what his principles and methods can teach us today about developing our own standards.Reasons why books written about history are subjective and need to be more objective.Quotes from the show:“Things are always inevitable after they've happened.” – Eric Foner“I grew up understanding how fragile liberty is in our country, or in any other country.” – Eric Foner“It's not just a historical debate. The issues of Reconstruction are the issues of today.” – Eric FonerOn Reconstruction: “The tragedy was not that it was attempted, but that it failed and that left, for a century almost, this question of racial justice in the United States.” – Eric Foner“History is in the eye of the beholder.” – Syd Finkelstein“Being objective does not mean you have an empty mind … it means you have an open mind. You have to be willing to change your mind.” – Eric Foner“History is an ongoing process of reevaluation reinterpretation. There is never just the end of the story.” – Eric FonerOn Professor Foner's lecture on Reconstruction: “It's a statement about what kind of country should America be.” – Syd FinkelsteinOn what a professor does: “The creation and dissemination of knowledge.” – Syd FinkelsteinOn Abraham Lincoln: “We've had many presidents, including the current one, who can not stand criticism, Lincoln welcomed it. He thought he could learn. He thought his entire life he could learn new things.” – Eric Foner“That's what makes you a historian. You have to be able to weigh evidence, judge evidence, balance things out.” – Eric Foner“The historical narrative is an act of the imagination by the historian … what you leave out is as important as what you put in.” – Eric FonerOn the primary system of voting: “It enables the motivated electorate, which is a small percentage, to have an unbelievable influence.” – Syd FinkelsteinBooks by Eric FonerFree Soil, Free Labor, Free Men: The Ideology of the Republican Party Before the Civil War (1970; reissued with new preface 1995) Tom Paine and Revolutionary America (1976)Nothing But Freedom: Emancipation and Its Legacy (1983)Reconstruction: America's Unfinished Revolution, 1863-1877 (1988) (winner, among other awards, of the Bancroft Prize, Parkman Prize, and Los Angeles Times Book Award) The Reader's Companion to American History (with John A. Garraty, 1991)The Story of American Freedom (1998)Who Owns History? Rethinking the Past in a Changing World (2002) Give Me Liberty! An American History (2004) The Fiery Trial: Abraham Lincoln and American Slavery (2010) (winner, among other awards, of the Bancroft Prize, Pulitzer Prize for History, and The Lincoln Prize) Gateway to Freedom: The Hidden History of the Underground Railroad (2015) (winner of the American History Book Prize by the New-York Historical Society)The Second Founding: How the Civil War and Reconstruction Remade the Constitution (2019)Lectures by Eric FonerDuring the 2014-15 academic year, his Columbia University course on The Civil War and Reconstruction was made available online, free of charge, via ColumbiaX and EdX. They can also be found on YouTube.PART 1: THE COMING OF THE CIVIL WARPART 2: THE CIVIL WARPART 3: RECONSTRUCTIONStay Connected: Syd FinkelsteinWebsite: http://thesydcast.comLinkedIn: Sydney FinkelsteinTwitter: @sydfinkelsteinFacebook: The SydcastInstagram: The SydcastEric FonerWebsite: www.ericfoner.comSubscribe to our podcast + download each episode on Stitcher, iTunes, and Spotify.This episode was produced and managed by Podcast Laundry (www.podcastlaundry.com)