Podcasts about New York State Assembly

A member of the New York State Assembly has proposals for how to regulate artificial intelligence. The AI Training Data Transparency Act would require AI firms to make their safety testing protocols visible, and it would protect whistleblowers who call attention to AI dangers. Is it enough? The Responsible AI Safety and Education (RAISE) Act would require developers to meet certain safety and security requirements before launching their platforms. Our guests include the Assemblymember who has introduced the legislation. Our guests: Assemblymember Alex Bores, District 73 Max Irwin, founder of Max.io

In this HWM Podcast, speaks to Harlem political leader, legend and trailblazer Inez Dickens, the podcast is joined by co-host Glenn Hunter, Harlem Cultural Archives with podcast host Danny Tisdale.The podcast was inspired by an interview with Inez Dickens and Glenn Hunter they completed earlier in April 2025. Inez E. Dickens is a Harlem elected who served as a New York State Assembly member from 2017 to 2025, representing the 70th district. Previously, Dickens was a New York City Council member from 2006 to 2016, representing the 9th district. Her political career also includes roles as Deputy Majority Whip and Majority Whip. Co-hosted by Harlem historian Glenn Hunter, Harlem Cultural Archives, Co-Founder and Co-Executive Director. Other co-founders Ken Sargeant and Keith Hunter. Glenn is a career educator who specializes in math and information technology. And an Adjunct Lecturer at Baruch College and a tireless community organizer devoted to Harlem. Photograph by Rudy Collins.Here is the podcast: Support the showAs an independent magazine, we rely on readers like you to help keep our content free. Please Support Us.

We have a cool one for you today, a conversation with New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Currently, Mamdani is a member of the New York State Assembly. He’s a Democratic Socialist running in the Democratic primary against a pretty busy slate of contenders, and he’s polling second to former Governor Andrew Cuomo, who only recently entered the race. Now Mamdani was the first candidate to hit the fundraising threshold for city matching funds—setting it in record time—and doing it primarily through small dollar donations. His campaign is extremely organized, and it’s galvanized New Yorkers in every borough with a stunning clarity of message. Now, in many ways, to us, at least, Zohran has captured the zeitgeist as it feels like his campaign is a proxy for the discontent felt not just in urban areas, but throughout the country. So it’s our great pleasure to welcome to the show Zohran Mamdani. Resources Zohran for NYC Website Zohran on Facebook Zohran on Instagram Zohran on TikTok Zohran on Bluesky UNFTR Resources Watch the interview on YouTube. Access the transcript. -- If you like #UNFTR, please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts and Spotify: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Bluesky, TikTok and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join our Discord at unftr.com/discord. Become a member at unftr.com/memberships. Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee at shop.unftr.com. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com). The show is hosted by Max and distributed by 99.Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unftrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Helping Equal Access to Registration for Transplant (HEART) Act is being considered by the New York State Assembly and Senate. The proposal would allow people waiting for an organ transplant to be listed at more than one transplant center in New York. Advocates of the change say it would shorten waiting times for transplant candidates, leading to more successful transplants and saving lives. Assembly Majority Leader Crystal Peoples-Stokes is sponsoring the proposal. She and transplant surgeon Dr. Liise Kayler spoke in Albany on the benefits of multi-listing.

February 6, 2025 Everything Co-op inaugurates its Black History Month series. The theme for the 2025 Black History Month, as designated by the Association for the Study of African American Life and History (ASALH), is "African Americans and Labor." This theme emphasizes the significant and varied ways in which different forms of labor—both free and unfree, skilled and unskilled, vocational and voluntary—intersect with the collective experiences of Black people. Vernon begins his of African Americans and Labor in a discussion with Julian Hill, an abolitionist and lawyer who specializes in the solidarity economy. Julian Hill is an assistant professor at Georgia State University College of Law. Hill is a teacher, lifelong learner, community organizer, artist, and attorney who knows that the world we deserve, though both possible and necessary, is not inevitable. Hill regularly advises worker cooperatives, collectives, nonprofits, and small businesses on a range of matters, including governance, contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate law matters. Hill is also known to partner with community-based organizations to co-facilitate political education and co-develop policies and campaigns. They have facilitated workshops, both in English and Spanish, on worker cooperatives and the solidarity economy with Law 4 Black Lives, the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Democracy at Work Institute, the New York City Network of Worker Cooperatives, and the Federation of Southern Cooperatives, among others. They have prepared and delivered testimony before both the New York State Assembly and the New York City Council on issues facing worker cooperatives and small businesses in New York City. Hill is licensed to practice law in Georgia, New York and Washington, D.C.

That's the simple Venn diagram Micah Lasher is embracing as he begins his freshman year in the New York State Assembly. In this first installment of a recurring series about Micah's new life as a legislator, he and Bradley discuss the tribal customs of Albany, the challenges of balancing public safety with civil liberties, and the structural issues contributing to New York's housing crisis. The most powerful force in Albany isn't ideology, says Micah, it's "status quo bias." Breaking through that is the hardest part of governing.This episode was taped at P&T Knitwear at 180 Orchard Street — New York City's only free podcast recording studio.Send us an email with your thoughts on today's episode: info@firewall.media.Subscribe to Bradley's weekly newsletter, follow Bradley on Linkedin + Substack + YouTube, be sure to order his new book, Vote With Your Phone.

On this episode of the Muslim Professionals podcast, co-hosts Ali and Zohaib are joined by Zohran Kwame Mamdani, a pioneering figure in New York politics and the first South Asian man elected to the New York State Assembly. Now running for New York City Mayor, Zohran discusses his inspiring journey from Uganda to New York, his vision for the city, his candidacy against Eric Adams, and his commitment to making NYC affordable and just for all its residents. Tune in for a conversation on politics, community, and change. Yes... it's a very NY podcast, so be ready. 01:11 Zohran's Rise in Politics 01:37 Challenges in NYC 02:59 Eric Adams' Indictments Impact 04:10 Housing Issues in NYC 05:22 NYC Code Enforcement 10:51 Public Safety and Transit 38:30 Final Takeaways and Dates 43:45 Rapid Fire Questions 41:30 Conclusion and Summary

Hey there, music lovers.  Welcome to Why Music Matters, a podcast where we examine the power and influence that music can wield in our lives.   I'm your host, Jeff Miers. Today on the podcast, I'm happy to welcome former Congressman and current President of Shea's Performing Arts Center in Buffalo, NY, Brian Higgins.  After growing up in Buffalo, and graduating from Buffalo State College and Harvard University, Brian worked his way from the Buffalo Common Council through the New York State Assembly and finally, to the US House of Representatives, where he served as Democratic representative of New York's 26th congressional district for more than a decade. Brian left office in early 2024, citing what he called “a growing dysfunction in Congress” as his reason for moving on.   So why is a career politician a guest on a podcast dedicated to the majesty of music? Well, for as long as I've known him, Brian has been a passionate supporter of music & the arts. And a career in politics did nothing to dull his deep love for music.  Brian remains a true fan, one who speaks of certain concert experiences in his life as nigh on religious events. His career's second act , as the President of Shea's, places him in a position to have significant impact on music and the arts arts in our region's culture. Brian has turned his passion for music into something tangible.  Welcome to Why Music Matters,  Brian Higgins…

The last time I had Joe Illidge on the show, I couldn't believe the secret he kept from us. He's writing The Shadow Cabinet! But now, just a week ahead of release, Joe is free to tell all. Well, all he can tell us without spoiling the first issue. Listen to hear why EVERY MOMENT MATTERED, and just what this new series means for the Dakota Universe.Back Graphic Samurai: The Art of Denys Cowan on Kickstarter here.About Joseph P. Illidge:Joseph started his editorial career at Milestone Media, Inc., the influential comic book publisher profiled in the MAX documentary “Milestone Generations”His groundbreaking editorial runs on the Batman line of comic books for DC Comics and Lion Forge's “Catalyst Prime” superhero imprint featured in The Hollywood Reporter  reflect Joseph's expertise in curating inclusive hero fiction.Profiled as one of the “Best Editors” in comics, Joseph was featured in the History Channel documentary series, “Superheroes Decoded”, discussing popular heroes from Superman to The Black Panther.Joseph is a member of the Board of Directors for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and the recipient of a Citation from the New York State Assembly for exemplary community service through career achievement. For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

2024 has been a hectic election year, but at this point, when isn't voting stressful? Many young Americans feel like their voices aren't being represented politically, so they wonder: what's the point of voting? This week, the girls invite Timothy Hunter, M.P.A, the Press Secretary for the New York City Campaign Finance Board, into the suite to share his story about running for the New York State Assembly. Tim and the girls discuss the importance of having young people in positions of political power, while sharing their own ideas about how to inspire others to fight for the causes that matter most to them. Join us for an inspirational episode that will leave you fired up to go out and vote on Election Day this year. And never forget: BE.THE.BEAN. Keep up with Tim and the NYCCFB: https://www.instagram.com/the_tim_hunter/ https://www.instagram.com/nycvotes/ https://www.nyccfb.info/ Register to Vote & Check your Voting Status: https://e-register.vote.nyc/ https://nycvotes.turbovote.org/check-your-registration/voter-info https://www.nycvotes.org/whats-on-the-ballot/2024-state-and-federal-general-election/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/suite-15/support

RockerMike and Rob Presents:Ian BergströmIan Bergström is the Nassau County Republican and Nassau County Conservative candidate running for the New York State Assembly – 22nd District seat in 2024. Ian is a lifelong resident of the Incorporated Village of Floral Park. Ian is a youth basketball coach, community advocate, legal writer, civil litigation attorney, and member of various civic organizations. As a Deputy County Attorney, Ian is assigned to the Litigation and Appeals Bureau within the Office of the Nassau County Attorney. Basically, the Office of the Nassau County Attorney represents Nassau County taxpayers and residents regarding civil lawsuits. Ian intends to fight for the financial, educational, and public safety interests of his constituents as Assemblyman, regardless of political affiliation.https://bergstromlaw.cliogrow.com/https://x.com/ianb_4_assembly?s=21&t=Mzw5de5zsR-SDDbhyzH0Lghttps://www.instagram.com/bergstrom_law_pc?igsh=bDZ4YjFzMjdkMWlqhttps://www.facebook.com/share/Rbh41CG7xKXGAQT3/?mibextid=LQQJ4d#GOP (Grand Old Party)#Republican #Conservative#MAGA (Make America Great Again)#AmericaFirst #RightWing #RedWave #Patriots #ProLife#LowerTaxes #2A (Second Amendment)#KeepAmericaGreat #BackTheBlue#DrainTheSwamp #FreedomMattersPlease follow us on Youtube,Facebook,Instagram,Twitter,Patreon and at www.gettinglumpedup.comhttps://linktr.ee/RobRossiGet your T-shirt at https://www.prowrestlingtees.com/gettinglumpedupAnd https://www.bonfire.com/store/getting-lumped-up/Subscribe to the channel and hit the like button This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rob-rossi/support https://www.patreon.com/Gettinglumpedup

Bill McIntyre talks with Edward Ra, a member of the New York State Assembly, representing District 19 as a member of the Republican Party, who is running for re-election this November.  They speak about the latest with Israel and Hamas, high water bills on Long Island, airplane noise pollution, and the upcoming election and local races here in Nassau County.

In the first half of the first hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Oct. 2, 2024, we talk with Harry Bronson, candidate for NYS Assembly, about his priorities for District 138 if re-elected.

Recent remarks made by former President Donald Trump, U.S. Senators J.D. Vance and Ted Cruz falsely accuse Haitian immigrants of eating pets, sparking outrage across the Haitian community. Garry Pierre-Pierre, founder and publisher of The Haitian Times, and Michaelle Solages, New York State Assembly member (D - District 22, Valley Stream, North Valley Stream, Elmont, South Valley Stream, South Floral Park, Floral Park, the Village of Bellerose, Bellerose Terrace, North Woodmere, Stewart Manor, and sections of Franklin Square), discuss the Haitian-American community's reaction and much more.

Tina and Hillary cover former New York State Assemblyman, Bill Nojay. Bill Nojay served in the New York State Assembly from the 133rd district beginning in 2013. But when he's charged with fraud—he takes matters into his own hands. Sources Tina's Story Democrat & Chornicle Assemblyman Bill Nojay dies by suicide near family graves (https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2016/09/09/bill-nojay-dies-assemblyman-radio-show-host/90119840/)--by Brian Sharp and Joseph Spector Why we investigated the Bill Nojay case (https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2017/02/17/why-we-investigated-bill-nojay-case/98036778/) A year later, Nojay's affairs remain tangled (https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2017/09/08/year-later-nojays-affairs-remain-tangled/641883001/)--by Steve Orr The New York Times Bill Nojay, Upstate Assemblyman, Dies After Shooting Himself at a Cemetery (https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/10/nyregion/bill-nojay-rochester-assemblyman-dies.html) Rochester First Details of allegations against Bill Nojay revealed in unsealed criminal complaint (https://www.rochesterfirst.com/news/local-news/details-of-allegations-against-bill-nojay-revealed-in-unsealed-criminal-complaint/) Spectrum News Legislature approves paying remainder of Nojay's salary to his widow (https://spectrumlocalnews.com/nys/rochester/politics/2018/03/01/http---www-nystateofpolitics-com-2018-03-legislature-approves-paying-remainder-of-nojays-salary-to-his-widow-) Wikipedia Bill Nojay (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bill_Nojay) Photos Bill Nojay (https://nypost.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2016/09/160909-assemblyman-bill-nojay-feature.jpg?resize=1536,1024&quality=75&strip=all)--from Facebook via NY Post Bill Nojay at 2014 Memorial Parade (https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/c/cd/AssemblymanBillNojayBeforeConesusTownMemorialDayParadeB.JPG/1024px-AssemblymanBillNojayBeforeConesusTownMemorialDayParadeB.JPG)--by Daniel Penfield via Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 3.0)

In this episode, I sit down with New York State Assemblywoman Jodi Giglio, a dedicated advocate for eastern Long Island, NY, to explore her journey into politics and her relentless pursuit of positive change for her community. In this episode, we discuss:Jodi's passion for public service and desire to influence policy led her into politics.The essential skills for leadership in public office.How building productive relationships with members of both major parties helps Jodi serve her constituents.Staying informed, building a solid network, and maintaining resilience are key to driving change.Jodi's advice for those considering a career in public service or politics.Show GuestNew York State Assemblywoman Jodi  Giglio is a committed advocate for eastern Long Island, NY. Jodi leverages her business acumen to address community challenges, especially during the COVID era. She has promoted reopening schools and the economy and fought against wasteful spending, taxes, and mandates.With a decade of experience as a town official, Jodi has saved taxpayers millions and implemented efficient government services. Jodi is known for working across the aisle and has developed productive relationships with both major parties to ensure she serves her constituents. She focuses on infrastructure, workforce training, and care funding for vulnerable residents in the NY State Assembly. Jodi champions environmental protection, senior support, and fair school funding. She lives on Long Island with her three children. Follow her on Facebook or Instagram. Listen to her live on WRIV AM 103.9 Fridays from 8:45 am to 9:30 am EST.Information on the benefits and how to get certified by Women Own Business Enterprise (WBENC) and Women Owned Small Business Federal (WOSB) Contract Program  Support the Show.Jill Griffin helps leaders and teams thrive in today's complex workplace. Leveraging her extensive experience to drive multi-million-dollar revenues for brands like Coca-Cola, Microsoft, Samsung, and Hilton Hotels, Jill applies a strategic lens to workplace performance, skillfully blending strategy and mindset to enhance productivity, teamwork, and career satisfaction across diverse organizations. Visit JillGriffinCoaching.com for more details on: Book a 1:1 Career Strategy and Executive Coaching HERE Gallup CliftonStrengths Corporate Workshops to build a strengths-based culture Team Dynamics training to increase retention, communication, goal setting, and effective decision-making Keynote Speaking Grab a personal Resume Refresh with Jill Griffin HERE Follow @JillGriffinOffical on Instagram for daily inspiration Connect with and follow Jill on LinkedIn

Thomas Sullivan, running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 23, joins Sid live in-studio to give an update on his campaign against Democrat incumbent Stacey G. Pheffer Amato. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of Embracing Your Voice, host welcomes Yulín Níu, a former legislative aide, community organizer, and public service advocate. Yulín shares her journey from Taiwanese immigrant to being the first Asian American elected to the New York State Assembly for the 65th district. She discusses her early inspirations, her career in public service, and the challenges she faced, including racism, sexism, and navigating machine politics. Yulín reflects on her progressive legislative work, including tenant rights, consumer protection, and advocacy for increased funding for the New York City Housing Authority. She also talks about her congressional run, her experience with mentorship, and the importance of representation and using one's voice to effect change.If you enjoyed the show and you want to join our community of other women of color who are embracing their voice head over to https://embracingyourvoicepod.com/Connect with Atima on:InstagramTwitterLinkedin

Jack Quinn: Head, State Government Affairs for Regeneron Pharmaceuticals Jack Quinn leads Regeneron Pharmaceutical's state policy, advocacy, regulatory, and political activity across all 50 states. Born-and-raised in Buffalo, NY, Jack attended Siena College and SUNY Buffalo Law School.  After being admitted to the New York Bar, Quinn served as a prosecutor for the Erie County District Attorneys Office. Elected to the New York State Assembly in 2004.  Jack served six years (2005-2010) in the legislature representing the 146th Assembly District (Erie County).  A member of the Republican Party, Quinn served on the Assembly Judiciary, Higher Education, Banks, Transportation and Ethics Committees. Following his six-year tenure in the Assembly, Jack has spent the last 14 years lobbying across 35+ states for several pharmaceutical manufacturers (Allergan, Vertex, and Sanofi) as well as ExxonMobil.  In his two prior roles, Quinn led State Government Relations teams for Alexion Pharmaceuticals and Regence BlueCross BlueShield. In addition to his role with Regeneron, Jack has also spent the last six years serving as a Northeast Charter School Network (NESCN) board member.  NESCN is a non-profit organization that advocates for pro-charter school legislative policies on behalf of over 150 school across New York and Connecticut.  Jack and his family live in Manhattan.

July 4, 2024 Vernon interviews Julian Hill, an abolitionist and lawyer specializing in the solidarity economy. Vernon and Julian explore key insights from Julian's experience working with cooperatives, collectives, nonprofits, and small businesses. Julian Hill is an assistant professor at Georgia State University College of Law. Hill is a teacher, lifelong learner, community organizer, artist, and attorney who knows that the world we deserve, though both possible and necessary, is not inevitable. Hill regularly advises worker cooperatives, collectives, nonprofits, and small businesses on a range of matters, including governance, contracts, regulatory compliance, and corporate law matters. Hill is also known to partner with community-based organizations to co-facilitate political education and co-develop policies and campaigns. They have facilitated workshops, both in English and Spanish, on worker cooperatives and the solidarity economy with Law 4 Black Lives, the U.S. Federation of Worker Cooperatives, Democracy at Work Institute, the New York City Network of Worker Cooperatives, and the Federation of Southern Cooperatives, among others. They have prepared and delivered testimony before both the New York State Assembly and the New York City Council on issues facing worker cooperatives and small businesses in New York City. Hill is licensed to practice law in Georgia, New York and Washington, D.C.

Joseph P. Illidge is a name that rings bells in my circle of comics fandom. Over 31 years, he has helped usher in stories featuring many of my favorite characters of all time. Static. Hardware. Nightwing. He paired Greg Rucka with Shawn Martinbrough for one of the most acclaimed Detective Comics runs, and even oversaw the No Man's Land event in the Batman office. What else would you expect from someone who learned under the direct tutelage of the late Dwayne McDuffie? Today, Joe joins the show to talk about his career, the importance of supporting Independent Black Comics, and his involvement in the crowdfunded project Epiphany Engine, arguably the biggest Black Comics crossover of all time. About Joseph P. Illidge:Joseph started his editorial career at Milestone Media, Inc., the influential comic book publisher profiled in the MAX documentary “Milestone Generations”His groundbreaking editorial runs on the Batman line of comic books for DC Comics and Lion Forge's “Catalyst Prime” superhero imprint featured in The Hollywood Reporter  reflect Joseph's expertise in curating inclusive hero fiction.Profiled as one of the “Best Editors” in comics, Joseph was featured in the History Channel documentary series, “Superheroes Decoded”, discussing popular heroes from Superman to The Black Panther.Joseph is a member of the Board of Directors for the Comic Book Legal Defense Fund, and the recipient of a Citation from the New York State Assembly for exemplary community service through career achievement. About Epiphany Engine:EPIPHANY ENGINE is a 192-page, original graphic novel composed by some of the best, most talented African American Creators in the Comic Book Industry. Dubbed "The Dream Team", these creators represent Black Excellence in every aspect of the game.  Basically, this is a vision powered by creative excellence. The story centers around the McKali family, a family of brilliant scientists, whose latest experiments to better mankind by unlocking the secrets of the universe are met with horrifying results. As an experiment brings forth a mysterious being, a cosmic-level threat named Abzylom, who wants to collapse this reality and mold a new universe while destroying the family in the process. While trying to stop Abzylom, tragedy strikes the family and they are separated from one another and scattered across the multiverse. Unfortunately, they must also deal with the consequences that their failed experiment has gone astray, accidentally disrupting the fabric of the multiverse and placing creation itself at risk.  The family must save not only themselves but existence as we know it as well.  Consequently, the rupture has brought great beings of power to action. With the odds stacked against them, the brave McKali family has to not only escape from the clutches of their cosmic foe but also build an army of heroes from across the multiverse to defeat Abzylom, as well as find each other and heal from their family's loss.This is only the beginning of the thrilling adventure that awaits you in the pages of the EPIPHANY ENGINE Graphic Novel! For More from Comics Are Dope:Get This Week in Comics, our weekly e-mail newsletter: http://thisweekincomics.comSubscribe on YouTube: http://youtube.com/@comicsaredopeJoin our online Discussion Communities:Facebook - http://bjkicks.link/communityDiscord - http://bjkicks.link/discord

On this episode, Jessica Janniere shares her journey from growing up in poverty to becoming the CEO of Look Up and Beyond, Inc., a personal development organization. She discusses her early life in Germany and the challenges she faced as an immigrant in New York City. Jessica talks about working at a young age and the impact it had on her work ethic. She shares how she found her purpose and overcame adversity, inspiring others through her personal story. Jessica also emphasizes the importance of mentors and the role they played in her life. She discusses the impact of her upbringing on her desire to help others and breaks down the cycle of poverty. Jessica highlights the significance of working on personal development and the belief factor in achieving success. In this conversation, Jessica Janniere shares her journey of finding purpose and personal development. She discusses the importance of personal growth and how it has shaped her life. Jessica reflects on her past and emphasizes the importance of living without regrets. She also introduces the Triad of Resilience model, which focuses on communication, connection, and community. Jessica talks about her research on leadership development and the power of stories. She shares her experience of reconnecting with her family in Germany and the impact it had on her life. Jessica concludes by discussing her favorite books and podcasts and how they have influenced her leadership journey. Takeaways Overcoming adversity and finding purpose can lead to personal growth and success. Mentors play a crucial role in providing guidance and support. Working on personal development is essential for breaking the cycle of poverty. Belief in oneself and working on self-confidence are key factors in achieving goals. Personal development is a powerful tool for finding purpose and shaping one's life. Living without regrets involves accepting past circumstances and focusing on personal growth. The Triad of Resilience model emphasizes communication, connection, and community in engaging with young people. Leadership development involves understanding human behavior and inspiring others to become positive influencers. Reconnecting with family can be a transformative experience and provide a sense of belonging. Continuous learning and self-improvement are essential for personal and leadership growth. Jessica is a best-selling author and the founder of the award-winning personal development organization, Look Up and Beyond Inc. She is committed to helping people overcome the pain of their past and current circumstances to live purpose-driven and fulfilling lives. Jessica is widely recognized as an expert in helping people overcome adversity. As a child abuse and three-time suicide attempt survivor, Jessica knows firsthand how difficult it is to heal from traumatic events and go forth and thrive in life. By providing the specific tools needed to “look up and beyond” the adversity they've faced, along with hope from her own unique story, Jessica has inspired and transformed countless lives, from all walks of life, via workshops, conferences, keynote presentations, and coaching services. The New York State Assembly and Senate have recognized Jessica for raising awareness about and improving the prevention of, suicide from individuals struggling with depression and emotional pain. Her strategies have been so effective that she was awarded the prestigious "I Am Hope" Leadership Award, recognizing her ability to prevent human suffering. She has also been awarded the "Hope and Appreciation" Award by Opportunities and Change for helping women with mental health challenges. The New York City Council called Jessica a "Woman Who Makes a Difference." She was a recipient of the “O” Factor award from ACT Studios, which recognized her as a powerful community advocate and pioneer. Most recently, Jessica was the first recipient of the “Dreamer Award,” for her resilient spirit which pursues dreams amidst great adversity, while inspiring the dreams in those around her. Jessica, a participant in the Summer Youth Employment Program during her teen years, has a love for workforce development providers. She has partnered with workforce organizations like the New York Association of Training & Employment Professionals (NYATEP), California Workforce Association (CWA), American Job Center of California, and Tompkins County Youth Development Services to train and empower professionals to thrive in the workplace and beyond. Her Triad of Resilience Model is specifically designed to equip professionals, including those who work with youth, to perform at their highest potential and experience success, despite any adversity they face. During the height of the pandemic, Jessica launched the Beyond Success: Live Your Purpose course and coaching experience. This 7-week leadership program for visionaries and purpose-driven leaders is a transformational experience for those who want to intersect personal development, emotional intelligence, and faith in a community with like-minded “thrivers.” With a passion for developing leaders, Jessica has recently partnered with world-renowned leadership expert, Dr. John C Maxwell to become an International Certified Leadership Coach. She partners with diverse organizations /audiences in various sectors, facilitating professional development training around leadership with an emphasis on trauma and overcoming adversity. When Jessica isn't traveling the country to speak and do her latest research, she can be found laughing with her family, hiking/ exploring the outdoors, completing adult coloring books, and singing ... although she is still very shy about the last hobby :) Get in Touch with Jessica:  Email: hello@lookupandbeyond.com Phone: 347-645-7385 Mailing Address: 1371 Linden Blvd. Suite 11E, Brooklyn, NY, 11212 Social Media: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessica-janniere-3450571a/ Website: www.lookupandbeyond.com   Book recommendations: The Magic of Thinking Big by David J Schwartz Managing Your Emotions by Joyce Meyer Leadership Bible by John C Maxwell Successful Women Think Differently by Valorie BurtonYouth Focus: Look Up and Beyond (Student Edition) by Jessica Janniere

On this episode of Crime & Politics #TheFinestUnfiltered John sits down Yi Andy Chen - Candidate for New York State Assembly District 40. Yi is running in the Democratic Primary against a far left incumbent Ron T. Kim who openly called for Defunding the NYPD & the legalization of prostitution. Link to learn more about, follow or donate to Yi Andy Chen: https://linktr.ee/yiandychen To learn more about #TheFinestUnfiltered visit us at: Website: https://thefinestunfiltered.com Youtube: https://youtube.com/@TheFinestUnfiltered?si=Y5ZcHqdgVLunTYx9X: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheFinestUnfiltered https://www.instagram.com/johndmacari/ https://www.instagram.com/mostcomplainedcop/ X: https://twitter.com/RetiredNYFinest/ https://twitter.com/JohnDMacari https://twitter.com/EricDymCop Rumble: https://rumble.com/user/TheFinestUnfilteredPodcast If you are interested in purchasing a Finest Unfiltered T-Shirt please visit https://meyersuniforms.com/265-unfiltered-podcast-tee/ For any financial or investment advice please contact LaidLaw Blue at 888-901-2583 (Blue) or visit them online at https://laidlawwealthmanagement.com/laidlaw-blue/ tell them your friends at #TheFinestUnfiltered sent you.

Running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 23, Tom Sullivan joins Sid to talk about the very patriotic weekend that was for Tom and Sid on Rockaway, before he dives into his Assembly race against Democrat Stacey G. Pheffer Amato. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 23, Tom Sullivan joins Sid to talk about the very patriotic weekend that was for Tom and Sid on Rockaway, before he dives into his Assembly race against Democrat Stacey G. Pheffer Amato. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the second half of the second hour of "Connections with Evan Dawson" on Wednesday, June 12, 2024, we're joined by Demond Meeks, primary candidate for New York State Assembly, District 137.

Charles Rangel was born on June 11, 1930, in New York City. Celebrating his 94th birthday today, Rangel's legacy spans over five decades of dedicated public service. Rangel grew up in Harlem. He enlisted in the U.S. Army and served during the Korean War. Following his military service, Rangel pursued higher education, graduating from New York University and later earning a law degree from St. John's University School of Law. Rangel began his political career in the New York State Assembly in 1966. In 1971, he was elected to the U.S. House of Representatives, representing New York's 15th congressional district. He became one of the founding members of the Congressional Black Caucus. He retired from Congress in 2017, leaving a legacy of unwavering dedication to social justice and public service. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jessica Gonzalez Rojas is the New York State Assembly Member representing the 34th District in New York City. We discuss the New York State budget and how she represents her constituents on housing, food insecurity, and healthcare.   The number one issue for constituents is housing, ranging from vermin problems and bad landlords to high rents. Food insecurity became more apparent during the pandemic and continues to be rampant. Access to healthcare is still uneven and passing the New York Health Act is critical. The Assembly Member listens to and acts upon the needs of her constituents in the State Legislature.    Follow Jessica on X:  https://x.com/votejgr     Follow Mila on X:  https://x.com/milaatmos    Follow Future Hindsight on Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/futurehindsightpod/   Sponsor:  Thanks to Shopify for supporting Future Hindsight! Sign up for a $1/month trial at shopify.com/hopeful.   Love Future Hindsight? Take our Listener Survey!  http://survey.podtrac.com/start-survey.aspx?pubid=6tI0Zi1e78vq&ver=standard    Take the Democracy Group's Listener Survey! https://www.democracygroup.org/survey   Want to support the show and get it early?  https://patreon.com/futurehindsight    Check out the Future Hindsight website!  www.futurehindsight.com   Read the transcript here:   https://www.futurehindsight.com/episodes/voters-are-the-boss-jessica-gonzalez-rojas  Credits:  Host: Mila Atmos  Guests: Jessica Gonzalez Rojas Executive Producer: Mila Atmos Producer: Zack Travis

(Apr 25, 2024) For the last two months, a nonprofit SPCA in Clinton County has cared for almost 50 dogs seized in an alleged animal cruelty case. The organization's leaders say they've been stretched thin, but things are turning a corner as they ready the dogs for adoption; environmental groups say they'll push the New York State Assembly to approve a key climate change bill before the session ends in June; a conversation with Wilmington author and illustrator, Maxwell Eaton III. He's joining NCPR for a celebration of children's literature Saturday morning at the Massena Public Library. We sat down with him to talk about writing and the fun of getting drawings from young readers in the mail.

(Apr 25, 2024) For the last two months, a nonprofit SPCA near Plattsburgh has been caring for almost 50 dogs seized in an alleged animal cruelty case. The organization's leaders say they've been stretched thin, but things are turning a corner as they ready the dogs for adoption. Also: Environmental groups say they'll push the New York State Assembly to approve a key climate change bill before the session ends in June.

Running for election to the New York State Assembly to represent District 23, Thomas Sullivan joins Sid to talk about his campaign picking up speed as the election approaches. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode we meet Jonathan Soto, the DSA endorsed candidate running for New York State Assembly in the North East Bronx. Jonathan is a public school parent, an inter-faith organizer and a democratic socialist, campaigning to unseat longtime incumbent Michael Benedetto in Assembly District 82. 

Assemblymember Dana Levenberg represents the 95th district in the New York State Assembly. Her road to statewide elected office included a stint as chief of staff for former New York State Assemblymember Sandy Galef, time on the Ossining School Board, and four elected terms as Ossining Town Supervisor. On this episode of Policy Outsider, Assemblymember Levenberg speaks with Rockefeller Institute President Bob Megna about her path to the Assembly and the common thread that weaves together her work across different issues and different levels of government. Guests: Honorable Dana Levenberg, New York State Assemblymember, Assembly District 95 Robert Megna, President, Rockefeller Institute

The New York State budget deadline of April 1st is quickly approaching. Jo Anne Simon, New York State Assembly member (Assembly District 52), talks about several climate-related bills, including one related to fracking and one dubbed the "Stop Climate Polluters Handout Act," plus other legislative priorities.

Jeannie Gainsburg is an award-winning educational trainer and consultant in the field of LGBTQ+ inclusion and effective allyship. Formerly the Education Director at the Out Alliance of Rochester, N.Y., she is the founder of Savvy Ally Action and author of the book, The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate. Jeannie has a BA in psychology from Brown University and an MA in social work and social research from Bryn Mawr College.She was under the impression that a citation was the result of driving too fast until January of 2019, when she received one from the New York State Assembly for Distinguished Educational & Human Rights Services for her work in promoting LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion. Her encouraging, passionate, and warm-hearted approach will jumpstart even the most tentative ally. Visit her website and download free ally goodies at: www.savvyallyaction.com.Website: https://www.savvyallyaction.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/savvyallyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/jeanniegainsburgauthor/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannie-gainsburg/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@savvyallyaction

Simcha Weinstein is a best-selling author, syndicated columnist, and Family Peer Advocate at Families Together in New York State.  He serves on the Developmental Disabilities Planning Council (DDPC), a federally-funded New York State agency working under the direction of the Governor. He is the Chair of the Religious Affairs Committee at Pratt Institute and founder of the Jewish Autism Network. Named "New York's Hippest Rabbi" by PBS, he resides in Brooklyn, New York. Contact Simcha Weinstein: info@jewishautismnetwork.com RespectAbility https://www.respectability.org/ Autism's Growing Problem https://www.tabletmag.com/sections/community/articles/autism-growing-problem Families Together in New York State https://www.ftnys.org/ Dadvocate speaks truth to power at New York State Assembly hearing⁠ ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=tb1X63fhGx-xaCWq&v=V9eDXhBinQg&feature=youtu.be⁠ ⁠New York Vulnerable: A Look at the Governor's New Mental Health Plan⁠ ⁠https://behavioralhealthnews.org/new-york-vulnerable-a-look-at-the-governors-new-mental-health-plan/ _______________________________________________________ Sponsor the JOWMA Podcast! Email digitalcontent@jowma.org Become a JOWMA Member! www.jowma.org Follow us on Instagram! www.instagram.com/JOWMA_org Follow us on Twitter! www.twitter.com/JOWMA_med Follow us on Facebook! https://www.facebook.com/JOWMAorg/ Stay up-to-date with JOWMA news! Sign up for the JOWMA newsletter! https://jowma.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=9b4e9beb287874f9dc7f80289&id=ea3ef44644&mc_cid=dfb442d2a7&mc_eid=e9eee6e41e

Today we're talking with Jeannie Gainsburg, who is an award winning educational trainer and consultant in the field of LGBTQ+ inclusion and effective allyship. She's the founder of Savvy Ally Action, and author of the book, The Savvy Ally - A Guide For Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate. Jeannie has a BA in psychology and a MA in social work, and she received the distinction from the New York State Assembly to be a distinguished educational and human rights service person. So she has done wonderful and great things. In this episode we discussed: how and why, at the age of 40, Jeannie decided to being the journey to become an LGBTQ+ Ally common misconceptions about LGBTQ+ inclusion in the workplace Jeannie's book, The Savvy Ally, and the impact it has had on different sectors of the community Get in touch with Jeannie at: Website: https://www.savvyallyaction.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeannie-gainsburg/ You can purchase Jeannie's book on Amazon at: https://www.amazon.com/Savvy-Ally-JEANNIE-GAINSBURG/dp/1538136775   Would you prefer to watch or listen to the podcast on YouTube?Head on over to https://www.youtube.com/@robinlowenspodcast   Is Your Book Ready to be Turned into a Successful Online Course? Find out by downloading my time-tested FREE “Book-to-Course Readiness Checklist.” Get it here today: Create Masterful Courses (https://createmasterfulcourses.com/)   Want to connect? Connect with Dr. Robin on  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/robinlowensphd/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robinlowensphd Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/robinlowensphd/ Email: Robin@LeadershipPurposePodcast.com   Thank you for listening! Rate, review, & follow on Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast player. Talk to you soon!   This episode was produced by Lynda, Podcast Manager #YourPodcastHelp at https://www.ljscreativeservices.co.nz

Can allyship be fun? Or do you envision every inclusion or diversity training as a slog? It doesn't have to be so heavy-handed!Today, Jeannie Gainsburg shares why, as a cisgender woman, she became a strong ally. We tackle how to get over the heaviness and blame of allyship and focus on having conversations with an open heart. We discuss pronouns and why sharing your pronouns (even if they seem obvious) is a great ally action. She also offers the best ways to gather pronouns from others without making it awkward. We talked about what being out and authentic at work looks like. Finally, Jeannie shares a few concrete tips and policies for creating a more LGBTQ+ inclusive workplace.Her encouraging, passionate, and warm-hearted approach will surely jumpstart even the most tentative ally.To access the episode transcript, please click on the episode title at www.TheEmpathyEdge.com Key Takeaways:There are many causes to fight for - just pick one and start going. Fighting for rights for one, is fighting for rights for all.People want to learn, so encouragement, not judgment, is critical.We all use pronouns all day, every day. It doesn't only affect those who are transgender. "Being an ally is an ongoing journey of messing up. We need to get comfortable with and understand that. Don't let the fear of messing up or not knowing the right word stop you from having conversations, and know how to apologize. Just have the conversations with an open heart." — Jeannie Gainsburg Episode References: Daniel Jahn, The Empathy Edge Podcast: Racial Solidarity and the Psychology of RacismLeo Caldwell, The Empathy Edge Podcast: Why Anti-Trans Laws and Homophobia are Anti-BusinessWe Can Do Hard Things podcast with Glennon DoyleBrand Story Breakthrough course to help you craft a clear, compelling brand story - includes weekly office hours with Maria!About Jeannie Gainsburg, Founder, Savvy Ally ActionJeannie Gainsburg is an educational trainer and consultant in the field of LGBTQ+ inclusion and effective allyship. She is the founder of Savvy Ally Action, a small business that offers fun, accessible, and encouraging workshops and videos on how to be an ally to the LGBTQ+ community. Before forming the company, she spent 15 years working for the Out Alliance, the LGBTQ+ center in Rochester, NY.Her book, The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate, was published by Rowman & Littlefield in 2020, with the revised 2nd edition published in March 2023.Jeannie has a BA in psychology from Brown University and an MA in social work and social research from Bryn Mawr College. She is the recipient of the Empire State Pride Agenda's Community Champion Award and the Rochester LGBTQ Community Appreciation Award. In 2019, Jeannie also received a citation from the New York State Assembly for Distinguished Educational & Human Rights Services for her work in promoting LGBTQ+ rights and inclusion.Connect with Jeannie Gainsburg: Savvy Ally Action: savvyallyaction.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jeannie-gainsburg Facebook: facebook.com/savvyally Instagram: instagram.com/jeanniegainsburgauthor Book: The Savvy Ally: A Guide for Becoming a Skilled LGBTQ+ Advocate (2nd Edition)Bonus: 100% of royalties from 1st-year sales of the 2nd edition are donated to LGBTQ+ nonprofits working to create a more inclusive world!Join the tribe, download your free guide! Discover what empathy can do for you: http://red-slice.com/business-benefits-empathy Connect with Maria: Get the podcast and book: TheEmpathyEdge.comLearn more about Maria and her work: Red-Slice.comHire Maria to speak at your next event: Red-Slice.com/Speaker-Maria-RossTake my LinkedIn Learning Course! Leading with EmpathyLinkedIn: Maria RossInstagram: @redslicemariaX: @redsliceFacebook: Red SliceThreads: @redslicemaria

The state of New York took a decisive step this past Tuesday, when it temporarily relocated almost 2,000 migrants. The place chosen as their new domicile is the James Madison High School situated in Brooklyn. The movement was necessitated due to the limited suitability of the Floyd Bennett Field migrant camp following less-than-ideal weather conditions. This quick action taken by the state officials has elicited a significant ripple effect, causing shifts in daily routines. The related developments were communicated to the school district. According to the official notification circulated among families, the school will switch to online instruction mode this coming Wednesday, a move impacted by the housing of these migrants in the school's gymnasium. The sudden change was picked up by New York State Assembly candidate Colonel Thomas Sullivan, a Republican by affiliation. Colonel Sullivan expressed his disapproval in sharp terms with regards to this particular choice of location for the migrants' resettlement. He stated, 'When plans were initially announced to set up the migrant encampment at Floyd Bennett Field, it was already seen by many as a precarious situation. It seems the only people oblivious to the potential pitfalls were those in charge of the decision. The further decision to shift the people from Floyd Bennett to James Madison High School merely highlights what we recognized all along: the current setup is not viable.'See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today on What's Next?, we bring you two conversations. First, Thomas O'Neil-White sits down with Dontaya Davis and Alia Williams, community organizers for Voice Buffalo. The two are working locally to boost the Ebony Alert system, a new initiative to prioritize missing and exploited Black youth, who are disproportionately represented in missing children reports. And Jay Moran speaks with New York State Assembly member Jon Rivera, who represents the 149th district, about two key pieces of legislation, as well as economic development on Buffalo's West Side.

In this episode of Capital for Good we speak with Luis Miranda, one of New York, and the country's, most dynamic cross-sector leaders, with more than four decades of experience in government, business, politics and advocacy, community development, and the arts. Miranda is the founding partner of the MirRam Group, founding president of the Hispanic Federation, and board chair of the Latino Victory Fund, the Public Theater, and the Northern Manhattan Arts Alliance. In the words of his son Lin-Manuel, Miranda is relentless.   We begin with Miranda's childhood and formative years in Vega Alta, a small town in Puerto Rico where he was born and raised before leaving for New York to pursue a PhD in clinical psychology at NYU. Although he left Puerto Rico as a very young man, the place has remained central to his identity and family — and, as beautifully told in the award-winning HBO documentary Siempre, Luis, a place he returns to regularly, including to lead much of the rebuilding effort after hurricanes Irma and Maria.   Once settled in New York, Miranda discovered that work as a clinical psychologist didn't suit him, but the city “fit like a glove.” Inspired by his parents, who were deeply engaged in public service, Miranda became a community activist, first via nonprofit organizations, then in government when he “came to understand the role that politics can play in changing lives, making communities better.” Miranda would go on to serve in three Mayoral administrations — Koch, Dinkins and Giuliani — and became increasingly involved in local, state, and national politics, helping to elect officials to the New York City Council, the New York State Assembly, and all of New York's recent representatives in the US Senate: Senators Hillary Rodham Clinton, Charles Schumer, and Kirsten Gillibrand. Miranda also chairs Latino Victory, focused on building power in the Latino community by electing more Latinos to office.   We end with a discussion of the arts — and the ways in which Miranda's commitment to the arts, politics, community activism, and inclusion all come together. His many recent and large-scale arts projects include bringing Hamilton to Puerto Rico as part of the hurricane recovery effort, leading the restoration of the United Palace theater in Washington Heights, and chairing the board of The Public Theater, where he is leading its Fund for Free Theater campaign. “The arts feed the soul; they bring people together,” Miranda says. “We have to ensure they are accessible.”   Thanks for listening! Subscribe to Capital for Good on Apple, Amazon, Google, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Drop us a line at socialenterprise@gsb.columbia.edu.  Mentioned in this episode Siempre, Luis Relentless (Luis Miranda) Latino Victory The Public Theater

This Day in Legal History: Louis XVI Put on TrialOn December 26, 1792, a significant event in legal history unfolded as Romain de Sèze, a dedicated defense attorney, stood before a French Revolutionary court to defend the deposed King Louis XVI. This trial was a pivotal moment during the tumultuous times of the French Revolution. Louis XVI, once a symbol of monarchical power, faced thirty-three serious charges, primarily centered around treason and crimes against the state. These accusations reflected the intense political and social upheaval of the era.De Sèze's defense was a remarkable effort under the circumstances, given the prevailing revolutionary fervor and the public's animosity towards the monarchy. His arguments focused on disputing the legitimacy of the charges and the authority of the court itself to try a king. Despite his efforts, the trial led to a conviction for Louis XVI. On January 15, 1793, the former king was found guilty.This trial and the subsequent events were a testament to the drastic changes in French society and governance. The execution of Louis XVI by guillotine on January 21, 1793, just days after his conviction, marked a profound shift in the balance of power. It signaled the end of absolute monarchy in France and the rise of revolutionary ideals.The trial of Louis XVI remains a critical study in legal history, illustrating the complexities of law and justice during times of political upheaval. It serves as a reminder of how legal processes can be deeply intertwined with the socio-political context of their times.In fiscal year 2023, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) witnessed a significant decline in the number of whistleblowers receiving awards, despite an unprecedented surge in tips. The SEC received over 18,000 tips, marking a 50% increase from the previous year. However, only 68 informants were compensated, a stark contrast to the more than 100 in each of the preceding two years. This decline occurred in a period marked by a record payout to a single whistleblower, who received $279 million for exposing a $1 billion fraud at Swedish telecom LM Ericsson.The program, established under the 2010 Dodd-Frank financial reform law following Bernie Madoff's Ponzi scheme, is designed to encourage reporting of financial misconduct. Since its inception, it has recovered over $6 billion and paid out nearly $2 billion to informants. In the last year alone, nearly $600 million was awarded, with significant sums going to a few individuals, including a group of seven whistleblowers who shared $104 million.However, the program faces challenges. Attorneys and participants note it is struggling under its own success, hampered by insufficient resources and staffing despite the increasing number of tips. This has led to delays in payouts and difficulties in appeal processes for whistleblowers. Additionally, there is a lack of transparency and communication from the SEC, as evidenced by the limited information shared in its annual reports and decisions to seal critical rulings or deny Freedom of Information Act requests.A 2022 Bloomberg Law investigation revealed that the SEC often exceeded its mandate for secrecy and inconsistently applied its own rules in decision-making. The whistleblower process, involving an initial vetting by the enforcement division followed by payment determination by the Office of the Whistleblower, can be lengthy, with payouts varying between 10% and 30% of recovered funds.Calls for reform have been made, urging Congress to allocate more resources to expedite the process and address issues like non-payment in cases of corporate bankruptcy. The case of whistleblowers John McPherson and John Barr, who uncovered a $1 billion fraud but were denied awards due to the bankruptcy of the involved company, highlights this issue.The purpose of the SEC whistleblower program extends beyond protecting informants; it aims to uphold the stability of U.S. financial markets. Experts suggest improvements like providing more updates to whistleblowers during lengthy investigations and ensuring adequate resources for the program to continue its critical role in enforcing U.S. securities laws.SEC Payouts to Whistleblowers Plummet Amid Record Surge in TipsIn 2024, legislative and ballot initiatives across various U.S. states will focus on raising minimum wages, influenced by past successes in this arena. States that haven't yet reached a $15 minimum wage, like Ohio and Oklahoma, are considering ballot proposals, while Michigan faces legal battles over past and future initiatives. In contrast, states with an existing $15 minimum wage, such as California and Hawaii, are pushing for even higher rates, with California proposing an $18 minimum by 2026 and Hawaii enacting a gradual increase to the same amount by 2028.A notable development in California includes industry-specific minimum wages, with $20 for fast-food workers and $25 for health-care facility workers, a strategy that labor groups may replicate in other labor-friendly states. This trend reflects a shift in labor strategies, focusing on sector-specific wage increases. However, these rising wages present challenges for employers, especially small businesses, grappling with staffing shortages and inflation.The federal minimum wage has remained at $7.25 since 2009, leading state and local governments to take the lead in wage policy. In 2024, over 20 states and around 40 cities and counties will implement increased minimum wages. Despite these efforts, some, like Sen. Bernie Sanders, advocate for a higher nationwide minimum wage, facing resistance even within the Democratic Party.Progressive groups argue that recent wage increases are insufficient for workers, particularly in high-cost areas like New York. They urge further legislative review and adjustment, citing inflation as a factor in reassessing wage goals. The "Fight for $15" movement, once a benchmark, now seems outdated as advocates push for higher minimums in several states.Several states are set to reach or exceed $15 minimum wages in 2024, with local governments in some areas already mandating over $17 per hour. In Republican-majority states, where legislatures oppose wage hikes, voter-approved ballot measures have successfully raised minimum wages, as seen in Florida and Nebraska. Upcoming ballot measures in Ohio and Oklahoma are thus a focus for groups like the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), which sees these initiatives as critical battlegrounds. Meanwhile, Virginia Democrats are attempting to raise the state's minimum wage to $15 by 2026, facing potential gubernatorial opposition.Minimum Wage Hikes Primed for Ballot, Statehouse Battles in 2024On December 26, Apple Inc. appealed a U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) decision to ban imports of its Apple Watches that infringe on patents held by medical monitoring technology company Masimo. The ban, which took effect the same day, specifically targets Apple Watches using a pulse oximeter feature for reading blood-oxygen levels, a technology incorporated since the Series 6 model in 2020. The U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai, after careful consultation, chose not to reverse the ban.Apple, disagreeing with the ITC's decision, stated it is taking measures to resume sales of its Apple Watch Series 9 and Apple Watch Ultra 2 in the U.S. The company has already paused sales of these models in the U.S., but they remain available through other retailers. The ban does not affect the Apple Watch SE model or previously sold watches.Masimo has accused Apple of stealing its pulse oximetry technology and incorporating it into the Apple Watch. A previous jury trial on Masimo's allegations ended in a mistrial, and Apple has countersued Masimo for patent infringement in a separate case.This ban comes amid a broader context where the Biden administration has not vetoed ITC rulings, continuing a trend since the Obama administration. The ban is significant given that Apple's wearables, including the Apple Watch, are a substantial revenue generator for the company.Apple Watch import ban takes effect after Biden administration passes on veto | ReutersTwitter, now known as X Corp, was found to have breached contracts by not paying millions of dollars in promised bonuses to its employees, as ruled by a U.S. federal judge. Mark Schobinger, the former senior director of compensation at Twitter, filed a lawsuit against the company in June, alleging breach of contract. He claimed that Twitter, both before and after its acquisition by Elon Musk, had committed to paying employees 50% of their 2022 target bonuses, which were never disbursed.U.S. District Judge Vince Chhabria denied Twitter's motion to dismiss the case, stating that Schobinger's claim plausibly constituted a breach of contract under California law. The judge affirmed that a binding contract was formed when Twitter offered the bonus in exchange for Schobinger's work. Twitter's argument, asserting that only an oral promise was made and that Texas law should apply, was rejected by the judge, who ruled that California law was applicable and dismissed Twitter's counterarguments.Since Musk's takeover, X Corp has faced numerous lawsuits from former employees and executives. These lawsuits include allegations of discrimination against various groups, including older employees, women, and workers with disabilities, as well as accusations of failing to provide advance notice for mass layoffs. The company has denied any wrongdoing in these cases. The ruling on the breach of contract regarding unpaid bonuses adds to the legal challenges faced by the company under its new management.Twitter violated contract by failing to pay millions in bonuses, US judge rules | ReutersIn my column this week, I discuss the proposed bills in the New York State Assembly and Senate aimed at repealing property tax exemptions for private universities. These bills primarily target large institutions such as New York University and Columbia University, which benefit significantly from these exemptions. However, I argue that without broader reforms, such repercussions would only lead to increased tuition fees, burdening students.I propose a progressive solution: linking university endowment taxes to tuition rates. This approach would compel universities to absorb the costs of property tax reforms while restraining tuition hikes. I emphasize the economic principle of incidence, highlighting how universities, like landlords, pass costs onto students, similar to tenants facing rent increases. This phenomenon has implications beyond fiscal aspects, potentially reshaping the socioeconomic landscape of campuses and threatening diversity.Considering the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision on affirmative action, universities are seeking alternative ways to maintain diversity. Increased tuition could disproportionately affect lower-income students, impacting the demographic composition of these institutions. In response, I suggest a two-pronged policy reform. Firstly, introducing a state-level tax on university endowments, akin to the federal Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017, which taxes certain large endowments. Secondly, implementing a simple endowment tax that rises with tuition increases.This approach would pressure universities to find alternative funding sources instead of raising tuition. It aims to make a dollar taken from students less valuable than one sourced elsewhere. Additionally, universities should be prevented from cutting scholarships and grants as a means to counterbalance property tax expenses.Proper implementation of these reforms would require careful consideration of tuition thresholds and tax rates to discourage universities from raising tuition. The revenue generated should ideally support public university systems without disadvantaging private university students. This balanced approach seeks to ensure that tax policies do not adversely affect students' educational opportunities and financial burdens.New York College Tax Exemption Bills Need Progressive Solution Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

This week, the Ryans bring New York State Assemblyman Anil Beephan Jr. onto the podcast - the first state lawmaker on the DMGS Back in Session Podcast! They discuss Asm. Beephan's experience in his first year in office, what it was like serving as a local elected official before being elected to the state Assembly, and some of the issues he's fighting for in Albany on behalf of his constituents in the 105th legislative district.About Assemblyman Anil Beephan:Anil Beephan Jr. was elected to the New York State Assembly on November 8, 2022. His district is comprised of parts of Dutchess County including the towns of Amenia, Beekman, Dover, East Fishkill, Fishkill, LaGrange, Pawling, Union Vale, and Wappinger.As an Assemblyman, Anil utilizes his experience as a town councilman to focus on the important issues facing the residents of Dutchess County including support for policies that seek to make New York State energy independent. He seeks increased domestic energy production while also holding public utility companies accountable to customers. Anil is ready to fight for our environmental needs and to protect our ecosystem for future generations. Further, he will push to reduce the wasteful spending habits of Albany and ease the heavy tax burden shouldered by New York's small businesses and residents. Anil believes in smarter spending and greater resources for schools, infrastructure projects, and emergency services. Additionally, he will support the needs of law enforcement and changes to the state's bail reform measures to directly address safety issues in our communities.Anil completed his undergraduate degree at Arcadia University and later earned his master's degree in Management at Harvard University. He previously served in various legislative roles for state Sen. Sue Serino before embarking on a career as a client-driven public relations and marketing strategist. Prior to being elected Assemblyman, Anil served as a councilman for the Town of East Fishkill.Anil is a long-time resident of East Fishkill and served his community as a volunteer firefighter. He is also a private pilot.Learn more: https://assembly.state.ny.us/mem/Anil-Beephan-Jr/bio/

Former New York State Assembly Candidate and veteran Tom Sullivan joins Sid to talk about his service in the military and what Veterans Day means to him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Banker and author Chris Whalen (@rcwhalen), chairman of Whalen Global Advisors, who is also the author of The Institutional Risk Analyst, joins Julia La Roche on episode 108. In this episode, Whalen delves into what he terms a ‘Silent Crisis' lurking within the commercial real estate sector and its ripple effects on regional banking and the broader economy. Whalen highlights the intricacies of the Federal Reserve's policy shifts and how the central bank is slowly killing the world of credit and putting banks in a tough spot. Links: Chris on Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/rcwhalen The Institutional Risk Analyst: https://www.theinstitutionalriskanalyst.com/ 0:00 Welcome Chris Whalen to the show  1:14 Big picture is the Fed is slowly killing the world of credit  2:13 Bond market is signaling the Fed is going to stop soon 3:34 Commercial real estate risk  4:18 Banks are looking at another down quarter for net income  5:30 Commercial, not consumer  6:18 New York State Assembly killed multi-family housing  9:26 A typical recession was led by consumers, but this recession is being caused by the Fed  11:24 Landlords are a small business  13:00 Silent crisis 14:50 Impact on banks  16:00 Politics need to change if NYC is going to survive  17:30 A strange economic cycle  19:22 Half the banks in the country are insolvent on mark-to-market  20:24 Banks are a fixed income trade that masquerades as an equity trade 21:30 Fed will drop rates by end of the year because of banks 22:14 Should we have mark-to-market accounting?  23:50 Housing outlook, tips for homebuyers  27:00 Parting thoughts 

We are thrilled to be joined again by the makers of Skylight Frame! Enjoy this podcast knowing  that we used it to get this one to you on time! :-) You can get yours too for TEN PERCENT OFF if you use the discount code: PeterShankman Enjoy! https://www.skylightframe.com/ Having ADD or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Hear from people all around the globe, from every walk of life, in every profession, from Rock Stars to CEOs, from Teachers to Politicians, who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their ADD and ADHD diagnosis, and use it to their personal and professional advantage, to build businesses, become millionaires, or simply better their lives.  Our Guest today in their own words: Lisa M. Navarra, M.S. in Special Education, SDA, award-winning educator, behavior specialist and published author of children's books, music and teacher resources provides powerful training and tools to help children self-regulate in school and at home. Lisa has been invited to speak at conferences, schools, libraries and organizations where she has transformed resistant learners into students who learn the skills in how to focus and believe in themselves! Lisa's dedication to supporting schools and families extends beyond her books and resources and includes her podcast, “Student Success Beyond Expectations” Podcast and therapy dog Rosie! Check out Lisa's resources and information at https://childbehaviorconsulting.com.  Reflecting on significant changes in education over the past decade, Lisa wonders how they have benefitted children. She shares her experiences dealing with parents of children with special needs or neurodiversity, highlighting the challenges they face. #SpecialEducation Today we learn more about the challenging work yet ahead. Enjoy! [You are now safely here] 00:40 - Thank you again so much for listening and for subscribing! 00:41 - Introducing and welcome Lisa Navarra  05:21 - On Lisa's journey of choosing a career in Special Education and behavior consulting 07:30 - On pedagogical paradigm shifts in teaching by focusing on teaching children how to learn and self-regulate via parents, teachers and even administrators #ASL 07:40 - On educators and parents learning cognitive skills, using positive self-talk #CBT 11:28 - Practical vs theoretical knowledge/help, and TikTok's impact on kids' advice. How do our subscribers find out more about you?  Web:  https://childbehaviorconsulting.com Socials: @LNavarraCBC on Facebook  X  YouTube and LisaNavarraEDU on INSTA 15:23 - Thank you Lisa, stay safe, stay well! 00:00 - 00OhHello hello? Beep beep beep hello there?! YEs, yoU.  We are so happy that you are doing good, here & learning with us!! I'll say it till I die..  ADHD and all forms of Neurodiversity are gifts, not curses. -Peter Shankman. And ooh-ooh now.. and just by the way, if you haven't picked up The Boy with the Faster Brain yet, it is on Amazon and it is a number #1 One bestseller in all categories. Click HERE or via https://amzn.to/3FcAKkI My link tree is here if you're looking for something specific. https://linktr.ee/petershankman [We will siphon-in BlueSky and learn about that in October, or when eX-Twitter stops eating itself and we figure out hash^tag threads or whatever it all and in the Newnew is then whatAmess-Ed] — TRANSCRIPT via Castmagic.io and then corrected.. mostly but somewhat.  You're listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast, where we know that having Add or ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Each week we interview people from all around the globe, from every walk of life in every profession. From rock stars to CEOs, from teachers to politicians who have learned how to unlock the gifts of their add and ADHD diagnosis and used it to their personal and professional advance edge to build businesses, to become millionaires, or to simply better their lives. And now, here's the host of the Faster Than Normal podcast, the man who doesn't understand how anyone could have leftover Pizza- Peter Shankman!!  Ladies Gentlemen, welcome to another episode of Faster Than Normal. My name is Peter Shankman. I want to give a shout out to Skylight frame. If you guys have been around for a while, you remember Skylight and specifically the Skylight calendar. They were kind enough to sponsor Faster Than Normal last year. And you guys did such a great job and had such a great result with Skylight calendar that they're back. So what is Skylight calendar? I have one in my kitchen. It essentially is a digital calendar that connects to all of my regular calendars, like Google and everything like that. It also shows all the photos I want. It sits on my kitchen wall. And every morning, my daughter gets up, sees the tasks she has to do, sees the schoolwork she has to do. She has to do this reading, or she has to change the dog's weebly pads, whatever it is,  it's on there. The second she does it, she runs back to the frame and she's the calendar, and she clicks it and it goes away. She loves it. It keeps us on track. It keeps us together. You can find them  www.skylightframe.com Use code Petershankman. They'll get you a nice discount. It is the greatest thing. We have no more fights. We have no more arguments anymore. She does what she has to do because she sees it on the calendar every morning. And when we're not looking at it, it just shows awesome photos of us and our dog and all of our trips and stuff like that. So strongly recommend it. Skylightframe.com. Check out the calendar. Use code. Peter Shankman you'll get a nice discount. Peter Shankman [00:02:01]:  All right, who are we talking to today? We're talking to Lisa Navarro. Lisa is an MS in special education. She's an SDA award winning educator. We're talking about education sake. She's a behavioral specialist. She's published authors of children's books. She's music, done music. She's done teacher resources. She provides training. I don't know what she doesn't do. Apparently, she's also a spy in 14 different countries and can kill you with just one pinky. So it's very cool. She has a podcast called Student Success Beyond Expectations, and she's a therapy dog named Rosie. That's obviously the most important part to me. But Lisa, welcome to the podcast. Lisa [00:02:34]: Thank you so much for having me. Peter, I'm so excited to be here with you. Peter Shankman [00:02:38]: So tell us your story. How did you A, get into this and B, how did you start working with children with special needs? Lisa [00:02:46]: Well, I guess I started with how did I get involved with children with special needs? I think it was always in me. I wanted to help people. And so when I was going through college, I kind of just kind of meandered a little bit. I love the deaf world and hearing. And then I ended up changing my major that allowed me this certification for special education. Zero to 21 at the time. I'm old also for gen ed k to six. But Peter, what I realized the first day of my first real job as a classroom teacher was not only do I not know what I'm doing and how to help these kids, but the even more sad part is no one else around me was able to. So when I say these kids, I said I want to teach children who were then classified emotionally disturbed. So I had all the behavioral kids and I was at a complete loss. It was at that point in time I said, wow, you know what? I need to either figure this out for these kids because they need me or I need to bail because I'm not going to be good enough for them. Peter Shankman [00:04:04]: Right. It's a tough decision to come to when you realize that basically you have to change virtually everything. Lisa [00:04:12]: It really was sincerely. I cried from this is back in like gosh, when did I start? 1990, 719 96. It's been a while. Lisa [00:04:21]: But I've cried before too. But anyway, yeah, I cried from September through December. I mean, I had children who would kick, bite, hit some that were abused. They made the newspaper a foster child. One would bang their head so hard on the concrete and actually join school with his forehead already kind of curved because it was something that he had been doing for years. And I was teaching children four years old through seven all in the same class. So it was kindergarten, first and second grade. So it was quite the challenge. But you know something? I believe that when we do things for the right reason and we become inspired, then we empower ourselves and the are ways to do that. Even if it's not quite the way of the system that we're in. But we can overcome those challenges to help kids. Peter Shankman [00:05:16]: I imagine that it's incredibly gratifying. Lisa [00:05:21]: You know what's really gratifying, and I say this honestly, very humbling, is that throughout the years you had mentioned that I wrote books, add, I've got these programs and whatnot my career had been a special education teacher, behavior specialist for almost ten years. Back into the classroom. I'm back to being behavior specialist within the district, plus having cold behavior consulting where I see clients and I provide professional development for educators and for parent, of course, because they need to be involved. But what's the most gratifying is knowing that the time and years add efforts spent on researching peer reviewed articles and then creating trainings and tools to help children are working. That is the most gratifying thing ever because I feel like it's putting the pieces together for them, and when they're happy and they feel empowered, then that's what it's really all about for me.   Peter Shankman [00:06:28]: Tell me what it's like to deal with parents. When I was growing up and ADHD didn't really exist, there was special education. It was literally this is the era of the special ed short bus back in the, which of course we don't refer to as now. But when you deal with parents, I often wonder what it's like for a parent that has to sort of get the news than the child is either neurodiverse or needs special attention or whatever. And a lot of parents I've talked to say that this is sort of just dropped in their lab. Right. They're given this news and they're not really given many resources from the school or from the teachers or whatever they say, yeah, you might want to get them evaluated. Well, how do we do that? That's good luck on you. What has to change for that? Lisa [00:07:22]: I can't believe you're actually asking this. You just opened up a whole can of worms, Peter. I hope you're okay with that. Peter Shankman [00:07:29]: Go for it. All you. Lisa [00:07:30]: So listen, my everything in this world is to create a paradigm shift in the pedagogy of teaching. And I have been a staunch advocate in every single way to be able to do this, and it involves parents. So here's what I propose. I propose that children need to learn how to learn so they can understand what's being taught to them. Okay, so what does that mean? That means that educators and parents need to learn the cognitive skills in how to learn so children can engage in what's called, you know, goal oriented behaviors. We need to teach towards children's ability to self regulate we in the classroom and then support that at home. We don't need to be teaching them just the standards and curriculum. It's obviously not enough. These kids need to know that they can overcome challenges by using positive self talk, identifying that they're off task and they're not focused. Okay, well, how do we focus? So honestly, that's where my training tools come in. That's where my parent workshops come in. That's where my educator workshops come in, and they're all aligned. So education needs to now meet finally with research from years ago that we need to support executive functioning skills to support self regulation in the classroom and couple it and integrate it with social emotional learning, and it becomes part of our daily teaching and style of teaching. Peter Shankman [00:09:03]: What do you think it is about the system currently that makes it so reluctant to change. Lisa [00:09:12]: So I think we do have some inspired leaders. I think we have very well intended people too, who are in leadership positions. However, I still believe that there's two things here. I think that there's a disconnect between what the know and what is really truly needed. And also what I'm talking about here is I'm talking about integrating psychology and education and it truly hasn't happened in public schools. And so it's kind of also the unknown. Does that make sense?   Peter Shankman [00:09:48]: Yeah, it does. I think that a lot of times, more often than not, you get stuck in a situation where the system or the department or whatever says, well, that's the way we've always done it and it seems to be working well, it's not working, but it's easier to stay the course. Add it is to change. Change is always scary. Where have you found the best success when working with children, parents, teachers, whatever? What makes a teacher successful in understanding that children learn in different ways?   Lisa [00:10:20]: First of all, I believe it's the passion, right? They need to be passionate. Teaching now more than ever is so hard. It's a lot of micromanagement, we've got a lot of behaviors, a lot of academic achievements, gaps. There's a lot working against the teachers now. So I than first, that passion is number one because that's going to allow them to be open to learning new things. And I think it's also presenting this type of information in ways like I do. You know what I do if you read my presentations, Peter, I have real classroom footage of students learning and applying the information. So it's not theory. There's so many programs out there now than throw around these terms executive functioning and self regulation and okay, well, show me what you're talking about in real time. Right? And a lot of these programs, it's either theory, they've done studies, they have maybe clients of their own, but have they been in it, doing it and seeing a success? I think that's huge for really making that turning point within education. Peter Shankman [00:11:28]: It's interesting because I think that you make a really good point, the concept of theoretical versus practical. I get that all the time. I see these people when I'm giving my keynotes, I see other people giving keynotes and they're like, oh, and they're telling how to handle the customer and how to do this Add. I'm like, this is all from your book, but what practical experience? I started Add sold three companies. Where's your experience in that? Where's the practical aspect of that? And I think that's something that unfortunately, with the rise of social media, TikTok and all these, you have 50 million people on TikTok explaining how to manage your ADHD, right? And 49.99 million of them are not trained in any way whatsoever, right? And so we become sort of this meme generation where we're helping people through memes. But are we really helping? Is the question. It's interesting. I'm good friends with someone. I've had her on the podcast countless times. Dr. Jennifer Hartstein. She was the CBS Early Show psychology contributor. She's a child psychologist on the show. She has her own practice in New York City, and she's constantly talking about, know, the fact that you can't diagnose or treat any condition through TikTok. It's so true. But it's amazing. What have you seen? What's the biggest thing you've seen in, say, the past ten years or since in your time doing this that you never thought you'd see? What has happened that's beneficial? What has changed in the education world that you see as an actual, very strong positive for kids?   Lisa [00:12:57]: Well, I think the identification of we've had a lot of problems, and kids have a lot of challenges, and finally we need to address them. I think COVID and we've probably heard people say this a lot before, that there were preexisting conditions, but with the rise of COVID now we can't deny it anymore. And so more schools are talking about social emotional learning. I've sat on a number of panels and discussions. I was the moderator for New York State Assembly panel and discussion, Mental Health in the Classroom and think, yeah, really cool stuff. So I think that the awareness and the push toward meeting students'needs are there. But I still think that we need to be careful, Peter, because people are putting mental health in a very wide umbrella, and it's kind of loosey goosey. And I think when we're talking about kids who have ADHD or even kids who maybe have an attention challenge or, you know what, that they feel like they're not good enough because they have a learning disability. All these cognitive skills and social emotional learning entwined together can help all of them. So I'm seeing school districts be a little bit more open now to hearing about some of these programs, what kids need, and saying, okay, we might need to be doing something different. Peter Shankman [00:14:27]: I think it's the premise also that a rising tide raises all boats, that if you're helping one segment of the population, than can be beneficial to every segment of the population. Lisa [00:14:37]: I agree. And it makes you a stronger educator. It makes you a more effective parent and communicator. It makes children in the classroom work with each other, better interpersonal skills, better modeling, because they're confident and not afraid to take a risk. They have more growth mindset. So how can any of that not be a good influence on kids who technically, quote unquote, need it or not? Right? Peter Shankman [00:15:02]: Yeah, 100%. Lisa how can people find you if they want to get more from you? Lisa [00:15:06]: Childbehaviorconsulting.com you can find me on social media, @LNavarraCBC or you can always give me a call. 631-617-1958 but childbehaviorconsulting.com is the website and has a lot of information there so people can reach me in lots of different ways. Peter Shankman [00:15:23]: Very cool. Really great to have you. I'd love to have you back as well at some point. Definitely, I'd love to be back. So thank you so much for taking the time, guys. As always, you've been listening to Fast than Normal. I want to give a shout out again to Skylight Frame. Check them out@ skylightframe.com. The calendar they have that sits on my wall has stopped about 300 arguments between me and my ten year old daughters. Best thing in the world, discount using the code PeterShankman We will see you next week with a brand new guest. Stay safe, stay well. ADHD and all farms in our diversity is a gift, not a curse. We'll talk to you soon. — Credits: You've been listening to the Faster Than Normal podcast. We're available on iTunes, Stitcher and Google play and of course at www.FasterThanNormal.com I'm your host, Peter Shankman and you can find me at shankman.com and @petershankman on all of the socials. If you like what you've heard, why not head over to your favorite podcast platform of choice and leave us a review, come more people who leave positive reviews, the more the podcast has shown, and the more people we can help understand that ADHD is a gift, not a curse. Opening and closing themes were composed and produced by Steven Byrom who also produces this podcast, and the opening introduction was recorded by Bernie Wagenblast. Thank you so much for listening. We'll see you next week!  “I would rather a child start therapy at an early age and learn that they're brilliant; than spend the next 30 years undoing the belief that they are broken.”   -Peter Shankman  June 7, 2023

Letters to Ma Mama Angela Carter pt 1 As you are aware, child abuse, sexual abuse, elder abuse, spouse abuse, we've covered it all on this program. And I will continue to do so in order to raise the awareness of these tragic and horrifying trends we see in society today. There is no excuse at all for abusing those you love or anyone for that matter. Period. Our guest today is going to adding to the collection of interviews discussing these things as she shares from personal experience as well. Angela Carter is originally from Barbados. Growing up, her mother, Geraldine, was her best friend. They shared everything. But, Angela decided she wanted to pursue a new life in the United States. In unfamiliar territory and no support system in place, it was not long before she was married – to an abusive husband. Whether it was shame of allowing it to happen or fear of sharing anything at all, she went years without saying anything to her mother… Angela wished she could have shared conversations with her mother – about a lot of things… Angela is a Pastor and community advocate in upstate New York, where she has been serving the community there for over 30 years. She has been recognized for her contributions to her community with many accolades over the years, including the 2022 Woman of Distinction Citation from the New York State Assembly. Her passion is to help other victims share their stories and to find their voice. Amen! She is the author of a great book that discusses the things she wishes she could have talked with her mother about, titled, “Letters to Ma Mama – All the Things I Never Said.” First question I always start with is this. Other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words “Who is Angela Carter?” Let's go back to, sort of, the beginning. You left Barbados to come to the United States.  First, in my mind, is WHY?  It is such a beautiful place!  God's hand is all over that creation! Amen! Seriously, can you share with us about growing up in Barbados? You came from a large family, correct? At what age did you decide to launch out on your own and move to the United States? What was life like for you when you started off on your own in the States? You met your ex-husband when you were in the military? You were stationed at Camp Casey, Korea? I know right where it is at. I was in Air Defense and we had a unit near there. Amen. Were there any “signs” or “red flags” that you should have paid attention to as to what that relationship would become? How long were you in the abusive relationship? How did you finally settle in New York State? Tell us about your life in Utica, NY and how you adapted to life there? Why did you write this book, “Letters to Ma Mama – All the Things I Never Said,”  and why now? This was your first book, correct? As you have been helping other victims, what signs do you share with them to be watching out for? Control? Power? What about psychological abuse - where there is no signs of physical abuse? (i.e.

Letters to Ma Mama Angela Carter pt 1 As you are aware, child abuse, sexual abuse, elder abuse, spouse abuse, we've covered it all on this program. And I will continue to do so in order to raise the awareness of these tragic and horrifying trends we see in society today. There is no excuse at all for abusing those you love or anyone for that matter. Period. Our guest today is going to adding to the collection of interviews discussing these things as she shares from personal experience as well. Angela Carter is originally from Barbados. Growing up, her mother, Geraldine, was her best friend. They shared everything. But, Angela decided she wanted to pursue a new life in the United States. In unfamiliar territory and no support system in place, it was not long before she was married – to an abusive husband. Whether it was shame of allowing it to happen or fear of sharing anything at all, she went years without saying anything to her mother… Angela wished she could have shared conversations with her mother – about a lot of things… Angela is a Pastor and community advocate in upstate New York, where she has been serving the community there for over 30 years. She has been recognized for her contributions to her community with many accolades over the years, including the 2022 Woman of Distinction Citation from the New York State Assembly. Her passion is to help other victims share their stories and to find their voice. Amen! She is the author of a great book that discusses the things she wishes she could have talked with her mother about, titled, “Letters to Ma Mama – All the Things I Never Said.” First question I always start with is this. Other than that brief information I just shared, can you tell us in your own words “Who is Angela Carter?” Let's go back to, sort of, the beginning. You left Barbados to come to the United States.  First, in my mind, is WHY?  It is such a beautiful place!  God's hand is all over that creation! Amen! Seriously, can you share with us about growing up in Barbados? You came from a large family, correct? At what age did you decide to launch out on your own and move to the United States? What was life like for you when you started off on your own in the States? You met your ex-husband when you were in the military? You were stationed at Camp Casey, Korea? I know right where it is at. I was in Air Defense and we had a unit near there. Amen. Were there any “signs” or “red flags” that you should have paid attention to as to what that relationship would become? How long were you in the abusive relationship? How did you finally settle in New York State? Folks, Angela lived through some things that nobody, man or woman, should go through. She went through it on her own. You don't have to. In the links below, you will find Angela's contact information and I'll put the links to the National Abuse Hotline as well. Angela also wishes she could have had some heartfelt conversations with her mother – but didn't. Her book, “Letters to Ma Mama – All the Things I Never Said,”  says it all. I urge you to drop down into

Emma hosts Anastasia Curwood, Professor of History at the University of Kentucky, to discuss her recent book Shirley Chisholm: Champion of Black Feminist Power Politics. Then, she's joined by labor and politics reporter Cole Stangler, to discuss the recent worker protests in France.  First, Emma runs through updates on the death toll from the earthquake that hit Turkey and Syria, the brutality coverup in the Atlanta PD's Cop City killing of an activist, the role of Norfolk Southern Freight in helping kill the safety regulations that would've aided their most recent chemical derailment, and the Ohio reporter that was arrested for asking questions about the incident, before diving into Ron DeSantis absolutely charisma-free response to being called a pedophile by Donald Trump. Professor Anastasia Curwood then dives right into her work creating what may be the first true cradle-to-grave biography of one of America's most important political figures of the 20th Century, parsing through Shirley Chisholm's roots as a Brooklyn-born daughter of formerly enslaved immigrants from Barbados, immediately entering into a world of Black radicalism and political organizing, from her grandmother's emphasis on self-determination to her father's involvement with Marcus Garvey, all shaping the lead up to her political career. Next, Professor Curwood walks Emma through the start of Chisholm's entrance into politics, running with insurgent Democrat clubs to win a seat on the New York State Assembly in 1964, where she would align herself growing Civil Rights movement and garner an incredible grassroots base that, alongside the electoral realignment coming out of the Civil Rights Act, put her in an ideal position to become Brooklyn's first Black Congressperson as she road through a tough primary against former CORE Director James Farmer, before winning the general at the end of 1968. After tackling her role (both in the New York State Assembly and in the House) in fighting for a bolstered social safety net (including pushing a universal childcare bill all the way to Nixon's veto), Emma and Anastasia Curwood wrap up the interview by assessing Chisolm's relationship to the White Feminist movement of the era, including organizing greatly with women like Bella Abzug and Gloria Steinem earlier in her political career, only to be completely deserted by them in her 1972 presidential run. Next, Cole Stangler gets right into the Emmanuel Macron policy that would raise the French pension age at least two years for all workers, parsing through the general consensus among the French as an attack on their labor rights, delaying access to the funds that much of the French have spent decades paying and extending their reliance on labor exploitation. After briefly contrasting the French pension program with the US systems of Social Security and Medicare, Cole Stangler wraps up the interview by tackling the constitutionally-guaranteed labor rights in France, and what this means for the protest moving forwards. And in the Fun Half: Emma is joined by Brandon Sutton and Matt Binder as Matt discusses his experience debating the right on “what if I like HAD to say the N-Word,” Ben Shapiro relays the good ol' “don't they teach Black people to listen to the cops” dog whistle, and Left Reckoning caller Joe calls in to discuss recommended guests for discussing China-Taiwan relations. Candace Owens flips the fuck out on “demonic” Trans people in coming to the defense of Witchcraft-promoter JK Rowling, WeWork inventor Adam Neumann reinvents Capitalism' parasitic relationship to housing, and Dave from Jamaica tackles the alienating nature of AI Porn, plus, your calls and IMs! Check out Anastasia's book here: https://uncpress.org/book/9781469671178/shirley-chisholm/ Check out all of Cole's work here: https://colestangler.com/ Become a member at JoinTheMajorityReport.com: https://fans.fm/majority/join Subscribe to the ESVN YouTube channel here: https://www.youtube.com/esvnshow Subscribe to the AMQuickie newsletter here: https://am-quickie.ghost.io/ Join the Majority Report Discord! http://majoritydiscord.com/ Get all your MR merch at our store: https://shop.majorityreportradio.com/ Get the free Majority Report App!: http://majority.fm/app Follow the Majority Report crew on Twitter: @SamSeder @EmmaVigeland @MattBinder @MattLech @BF1nn @BradKAlsop Check out Matt's show, Left Reckoning, on Youtube, and subscribe on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/leftreckoning Subscribe to Brandon's show The Discourse on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/ExpandTheDiscourse Subscribe to Discourse Blog, a newsletter and website for progressive essays and related fun partly run by AM Quickie writer Jack Crosbie. https://discourseblog.com/ Check out Matt Binder's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/mattbinder Check out Ava Raiza's music here! https://avaraiza.bandcamp.com/ The Majority Report with Sam Seder - https://majorityreportradio.com/