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Know a writer or someone who wants to be a writer? Then forward this post to them and invite them to listen to our writers podcast. Thank you!For Episode 220 of our award-winning podcast⁠, we were busy and we are tired.We started the week on Sunday, April 13 with the book signing at the Nevada State Museum. We got to meet new friends and sell them our books. We got to chat with our fellow independent writers. We got to enjoy a beautiful spring day in a place that has so many memories for us. A great day.During the week, we organized the release of Serving Salvation Book Two, the next book in the Salvation series. We're put the manuscript and cover on some of the platforms, and we put the manuscript on Book Sirens. (Please let us know if you want to be an ARC reader.) We'll be doing a cover reveal soon, along with the pre-sale.Also this week, we learned that the Las Vegas Clark County Library System purchased our book catalogue. They are making our ebooks available for checkout. This is the second public library in Nevada to purchase our catalog, and it's the largest system in the state. If you are a patron of the Churchill County Library or the Clark County Library, please enjoy our ebooks through your Libby app for free!On Saturday, we recorded the first six podcasts for the Nevada Authors Network (NAN) at the Sierra Arts Foundation (SAF) Deport Art Gallery and Bookstore in Sparks. It was an absolute joy to talk about writing one-on-one with our colleagues, all of whom are very articulate and passionate about their books. You are our people. We will begin releasing the NAN podcasts and videos beginning on Wednesday, May 7, and our first guest will be Tia Flores, SAF program director. Tune in!We're getting ready for Independent Bookstore Day on Saturday, April 26, because we have an independent bookstore. We are joining One More Chapter in their grand opening on the same day, along with many of our author colleagues, and doing a book signing. If you're in the area, stop by the Old Post Office next to the Pioneer Center in downtown Reno on Saturday, April 26 from 10:00am to 1:00pm. You'll get to meet us and a bunch of excellent writers as we support Independent Bookstores.You'll hear in the podcast that we believe in the Arts. We may have gotten carried away, but it's all good. You'll see. Check us out and let us know what you think. TIA! LYL!Our Website: ⁠www.carsonhume.com⁠Who We are: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/about/⁠Our Books: ⁠https://carsonhume.com/books-2/⁠Our bookstore: https://carsonhume.square.site/Our Business: ⁠https://twomoorebooks.com/⁠ ⁠please buy us coffee!⁠Note: Two Moore Books, LLC does not receive financial compensation for promoting third-party businesses and websites. We are speaking to our specific experiences. Your mileage may vary.

With dining out becoming more costly, more customers are saving restaurant outings for special occasions. Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti talks with host Amy Guth about how some Chicago operators are taking steps to keep their establishments more accessible to diners.Plus: Johnson turns to City Council ally to run Park District, Old Post Office developer pivoting from nearby office project amid loan crunch, Chicago Women in Trades files lawsuit challenging Trump's anti-DEI orders, and Mag Mile Harry Potter-themed store sets opening date.

In the five years since the onset of COVID-19, some businesses have returned to what looks like a pre-pandemic "normal" — though not all. Crain's contributor Judith Crown talks with host Amy Guth about the pandemic's effects still weighing on Chicago in many ways. Plus: American Airlines makes a big move at O'Hare, large State Street retail property hits the market, highly vacant office building next to Old Post Office goes up for sale and Rivian reports big net loss in Q4 and issues sobering forecast.

Anyone who watched Law and Order know it isn't a good idea to let a defendant take the stand; yet, that happened last week in the never-ending Mike Madigan corruption trial. Alyssa texted John and told him to ignore all media so they can discuss it. She also explains the history of the recurring character of "The Old Post Office." We learn more about his upbringing and Lisa's dad. Show Notes: Niagara Foundation Chicago Sun-Times: Madigan's testimony changes ‘rules of the game,' and jurors may now hear his famous ‘bandits' comment Chicago Sun-Times: Madigan's son got $43,000 under deal feds call part of criminal enterprise: ‘Give Andrew somethin Chicago Sun-Times: Where Illinois lawmakers traveled around the world Chicago Sun-Times: Mike Madigan tells of father's alcoholism, Lisa's pain from her biological father — and a 'toxic' political relationship Chicago Sun-Times: USA v. Michael Madigan Chicago Tribune: Madigan testifies he ‘would not be involved in a quid pro quo' Chicago Tribune: ‘Did you ever trade your public office for private gain?': Ex-Speaker Madigan takes stand in own defense at landmark corruption trial Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Grzanich has the business news of the day with the Wintrust Business Minute. New York developer 601W, the owner of the Old Post Office in Chicago, reportedly has a purchase contract for the 30-story office building at 303 E. Wacker. Crain’s says the purchase price has not been disclosed but people familiar with the […]

With open enrollment underway, Illinois' insurance agency is in the midst of establishing a state-based health insurance exchange it says could help fill coverage gaps and lower plan costs. Crain's health care reporter Katherine Davis discusses with host Amy Guth.Plus: Vizient bulks up at Old Post Office while Uber shrinks, Portillo's appears to be heeding its activist investor's advice, AbbVie tumbles after new schizophrenia drug fails trials, Baxter cuts guidance on hurricane-related plant shutdown and a mixed-income apartment tower trades for $55 million in Lincoln Park.

Jonna Brewer spoke with voters at the Old Post Office in Bathurst.

#NewWorldReport:  ARGENTINA: For a Madrid in Buenos Aires Old Post Office. Joseph Humire @JMHumire @SecureFreeSoc. Ernesto Araujo, Former Foreign Minister Republic of Brazil. #NewWorldReportHumire https://www.reuters.com/markets/argentina-analysts-cut-2024-inflation-forecast-nearly-123-2024-09-05/ 1930 Argentina

PREVIEW: BUENOS AIRES: Colleague Ernesto Araújo, former FM of Brazil, explains the success of the Fora Madrid confab sponsored by the Spanish party Vox that this year was housed in the Old Post Office in Buenos Aires, with key speaker President Javier Milei.  1878 Post Office Buenos Aires

Former Chicago Alderman Ed Burke was sentenced to prison on corruption charges Monday. The judge gave the 80-year-old a two-year sentence and $2 million dollar fine. Federal prosecutors said Burke corruptly sought to steer tax-appeals work to his private law firm by pressuring developers of the Old Post Office, the owner of a Binny's Beverage Depot, and a Burger King in his district.

Welcome to RIMScast. Your host is Justin Smulison, Business Content Manager at RIMS, the Risk and Insurance Management Society.   Justin Smulison interviews Julie Bean, 2024 Ron Judd Heart of RIMS Award Winner about her career in risk management, including how she ended up at seven companies in her first two years, and about her extensive involvement in RIMS Chapter committee leadership, chairing three committees and co-chairing a fourth committee at the same time. Her advice to new risk managers: Get involved in your RIMS Chapter, join committees, and build your network. Networking builds your career. Listen in for risk management insight and thoughts about being involved. Key Takeaways: [:01] About RIMS and RIMScast. [:15] About this episode of RIMScast, coming to you from RIMS Headquarters in New York. We will be joined by the Ron Judd Heart of RIMS Award winner for 2024, Julie Bean! [:37] First, let's talk about RIMS Virtual Workshops. The full calendar of virtual workshops is at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. On June 11th and 12th, we've got Applying and Integrating ERM. Also on June 11th and 12th, we have Fundamentals of Insurance. On June 18th and 19th, we have Fundamentals of Risk Management. [:59] On July 9th and 10th, we have Managing Workers' Compensation. On July 23rd and 24th, we have Claims Management. Other dates for Fall and Winter are on the Virtual Workshops full calendar at RIMS.org/VirtualWorkshops. [1:16] Let me tell you about the new dedicated RIMScast episode that just went live, sponsored by Otoos, “Accident Prevention — The Winning Formula For Construction and Insurance”. I interviewed Dana Kfir, the Director of Customer Success at Otoos about how technology can improve safety on construction sites and how companies can use incentives to drive change. [1:46] The link to this dedicated episode is in this episode's show notes. It is complimentary for RIMS members and nonmembers. Go check it out! If you are interested in producing a similar special episode of RIMScast that features your organization and is tailored to meet the needs of your audience, reach out to us at Content@RIMS.org or Sales@RIMS.org. [2:12] The Ron Judd Heart of RIMS Award recognizes the volunteer contributions of a RIMS member who serves as a role model while keeping the chapter and the society vibrant and resilient, truly exemplifying the heart of RIMS. Julie Bean is best known as an omnipresent force in the RIMS Chicago Chapter. She is this year's recipient. [2:38] We saw her take to the stage in San Diego during RISKWORLD 2024. We had a chance to connect afterward and I'm so glad to present this interview where she will share some of her insight and knowledge on her work as a risk professional and her illustrious career, and what it took to balance being a RIMS chapter and a risk professional. [3:06] 2024 Ron Judd Heart of RIMS Award winner, Julie Bean, welcome to RIMScast! [3:38] Julie says it was an amazing feeling to receive the Ron Judd Heart of RIMS Award at RISKWORLD 2024. She worked for a month on her acceptance speech, but then the presenters told her there would not be time for remarks. She was just happy to walk across the stage with an enormous headshot behind her! The San Diego Convention Center has a huge stage. [4:49] Julie takes a moment to reflect on the award. When her chapter nominated her and she saw the letters of recommendation, she was touched. She had never felt she was going over and above; it's in her DNA to be part of the chapter, one of the largest next to New York. The chapter's energy is so exciting! Julie always felt it an honor to be a part of it. [5:46] Julie says, “Thank you to my incredible chapter and all of the risk professionals whom I've had the honor of meeting over these 20-something years. It was an honor to be there.” [6:15] Julie was a Marketing and English double major, with no risk or insurance classes. In the working world, she was expecting to go into marketing but worked in companies that either shut down or were bought by somebody else. In two years, she was at seven companies. Through all that, she learned about resilience in companies and within herself. [6:58] After her sixth company, Julie went to her headhunter to reinvent herself and find something else. That has helped her a lot in the risk management world because resilience is what it takes to protect the company and make it stronger. [7:30] Julie is at the Chamberlain Group; in July it will be 19 years. She joined at the level of the parent company, the Duchossois Group. It's a family-owned company. The Duchossois Group bought and sold several companies. Julie ended up at the Chamberlain Group once the other companies were divested. She has always been doing risk management for Chamberlain. [8:03] Chamberlain is the access solutions company with the garage door operators LiftMaster and Chamberlain and MyQ Technology. Julie has always been a department of one, so she has learned to surround herself with people who help her in her profession and help her company. [8:35] To work as a department of one, Julie created her path forward in a family business. The Duchossois Group gave her flexibility and autonomy in her role. She understood there was no vertical mobility. [10:17] Julie learned early that she needed to surround herself with a network of smart people. Her broker and professional networks are extensions of her department. [11:04] Julie is risk-averse. She looks for the worst thing that could happen and asks if they want to take that risk. There are upsides to taking risks. Her RIMS committee work allowed her to lead and taught her to delegate. Once you delegate, your committee is much stronger. [12:22] Julie tells about her RIMS journey. Dan Morris, a one-time RIMS chapter president, and Julie's boss at ServiceMaster, encouraged Julie to attend RIMS chapter meetings and serve on committees. In the Chicago Chapter, there are many opportunities because many things are going on. At one time, she was chairing three committees and co-chairing a fourth. [14:15] Julie is thankful that her boss at the time, Colleen O'Connor, found it valuable for Julie to spend time on committees because of the networking and the knowledge she gained from her involvement with RIMS. [14:49] Julie speaks of the benefits to her career she derives from networking. People she knows at RIMS are the most brilliant minds in the risk community and they are so willing to share their thoughts. When she has a problem, she asks for help and the answers come quickly. [17:09] For several years, Julie had a session at RIMS for family-owned privately-held companies. It was a closed session because, those who work in that environment have different, unique challenges than a large public Fortune 500 company. Julie says those sessions were incredible. She could always reach out to any of those peers to get good advice. [17:54] It's RIMS plug time! Webinars! On June 6th, Evident ID makes its RIMS Webinars debut with Uncovering Hidden Risks in Your Third-Party Risk Management Program. On June 13th, our friends at Riskonnect return to present Unlocking the Value of Business Continuity and Insurable Risk Management. [18:18] Our friends at TÜV SÜD GRC return on June 20th to present Sustainability Without the Sticker Shock: Save Green While Going Green. Register at RIMS.org/Webinars. Webinars are complimentary for RIMS members! [18:35] The RIMS ERM Conference 2024 will be held on November 18th and 19th in Boston, Massachusetts. The agenda will be announced soon, as will a call for submissions for the ERM Award of Distinction. I'll have that link up soon on an upcoming episode. [18:54] Review your organization's ERM program, and if you feel it was successful and you have the numbers and the data to back it up, compile that information and get ready to submit your ERM program for the ERM Award of Distinction. [19:09] The Spencer Educational Foundation's goal to help build a talent pipeline of risk management and insurance professionals is achieved, in part, through a collaboration with risk management and insurance educators across the United States and Canada. This also applies to not-for-profit entities. [19:29] If this description applies to you, you should apply for a Spencer General Grant. The application deadline is July 30th, 2024. General Grant awardees are typically notified at the end of October. [19:45] The Spencer 2024 Funding Their Future Gala will be held on Thursday, September 12th, 2024 at The Cipriani 42nd Street in New York City. Links are in this episode's show notes. [20:06] Back to the interview with the Ron Judd Heart of RIMS Award winner Julie Bean! [20:29] Julie is in Oakbrook, Illinois, where the Chamberlain Group resides. It's a suburb outside of Chicago. RIMS will be in Chicago for RISKWORLD 2025 in May 2025. In May, there's a good chance of having good weather in Chicago! Julie will most definitely be there! [22:20] Julie's biggest challenge over the years has been to show the value proposition of the risk management role. If it's done correctly, nobody notices you. You're not a profit center. What the role does is to protect the assets of the company; to ensure that anything is handled. What is the value of the claim not happening because you had good risk control? [22:58] What is the value of putting the correct insurance in place so that you're covered and protected when there are losses? Julie tries to encourage people in the organization to understand that risk is everybody's responsibility. The risk manager does not own risks. A risk manager gets involved with the other departments to understand the risks in the organization. [24:20] When Julie lost her first job for reasons beyond her control, she was shocked. She says you have to think about what you offer a company, not what companies are going to offer you. After the third and fourth job losses, she switched her mindset. In those experiences, she had learned what she didn't want to do: crunch numbers in spreadsheets with no human interaction. [25:16] The roles Julie enjoyed were solving problems and interacting with people; understanding the situation and figuring out how to fix it or make it better. No matter how good you feel about yourself when they hand you that box and send you out the door, it's not a happy place to be. [25:49] Have your network of peers and be involved with it. That's how you'll find your next job; that's how Julie found Duchossois, 19 years ago. Her peers told her, “Take a chance, you might like the culture.” [26:42] Julie explains the end of REBEX as ties were cut between the Milwaukee Wisconsin Chapter and the Chicago Chapter. Chicago RIMS Chapter joined forces with the Mid-Illinois RIMS Chapter to rebrand REBEX as Chicagoland Risk Forum and stay a regional conference. [27:45] The move carried a lot of risk but it was needed to revitalize the conference. Julie made many conference calls with chapter leaders. It almost didn't work but everyone on the committee was energized and determined to make it happen. When it did, Julie felt like she was walking into RISKWORLD. It was a definite success in the first year and it is a big moneymaker. [29:45] Julie talks about managing expectations. She does this from day to day in her job. That gets people to trust you. You can't always deliver good news but you can manage expectations and that gives credence to your role. [30:37] Julie's advice to the next generation of risk managers: “I would just say that what they get out of participation in RIMS will far outweigh any expectation they have, without question. The people are so willing to give of themselves. Get involved. Be the one in the room to raise your hand and say, ‘I think I want to be a part of that.' Start small. Take manageable bites.” [31:18] “As soon as they get in, I would guarantee that they will be hooked by the exuberance and the energy of the group.” [31:32] Julie, it has been such a pleasure to meet you. I look forward to seeing you next year at RISKWORLD 2025, for our 75th anniversary. It's a big deal; we're already planning for it. [31:46] A quick plug for the 2024 Chicagoland Risk Forum, hosted by the Chicago RIMS Chapter. It's the Ninth Annual Chicagoland Risk Forum, on September 19th, 2024. It's a big day; 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 pm. It's at The Old Post Office, an incredible venue with a rooftop bar. It's free for risk managers and staff! Please sign up and join us! A link to register is in this episode's show notes. [33:49] Julie, thank you so much for joining us here on RIMScast!  [33:52] Special thanks, once again, to Heart of RIMS Award winner Julie Bean, for joining us here today. There are so many great takeaways from her insight! Be sure to learn even more about her in the special Awards Edition of Risk Management magazine. The link is in this episode's show notes. [34:08] On September 19th, 2024, the RIMS Chicago Chapter Chicagoland Risk Forum 2024 will be held at The Old Post Office. Visit ChicagolandRiskForum.org for more information. Remember, it's free if you are a risk manager! [34:27] Let's continue with the plugs! The RIMS App is available to RIMS members exclusively. Go to the App Store and download the RIMS App with all sorts of RIMS resources and coverage. It's different from the RIMS Events App. Everyone loves the RIMS App! [35:01] You can sponsor a RIMScast episode for this, our weekly show, or a dedicated episode. Links to sponsored episodes are in our show notes. RIMScast has a global audience of risk and insurance professionals, legal professionals, students, business leaders, C-Suite executives, and more. Let's collaborate! Contact pd@rims.org for more information. [35:45] Become a RIMS member and get access to the tools, thought leadership, and network you need to succeed. Visit RIMS.org/membership or email membershipdept@RIMS.org for more information. [36:03] Risk Knowledge is the RIMS searchable content library that provides relevant information for today's risk professionals. Materials include RIMS executive reports, survey findings, contributed articles, industry research, benchmarking data, and more. [36:19] For the best reporting on the profession of risk management, read Risk Management Magazine at RMMagazine.com. It is written and published by the best minds in risk management. Justin Smulison is the Business Content Manager at RIMS. You can email Justin at Content@RIMS.org. [36:40] Thank you for your continued support and engagement on social media channels! We appreciate all your kind words. Listen every week! Stay safe!   Mentioned in this Episode: RISKWORLD 2025 will be in Chicago! May 4‒7 RIMS Risk Management Awards Edition 2024 (featuring Julie Bean) Chicagoland Risk Forum 2024 — Presented by RIMS Chicago Chapter — Sept. 19, 2024 RIMS DEI Council Spencer Educational Foundation — Grants Page — Apply Through July 30. RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Virtual Workshops RIMS Strategic & Enterprise Risk Center NEW FOR MEMBERS! RIMS Mobile App RISKWORLD 2024 Show Daily — May 6, May 7, May 8   RIMS Webinars: Uncovering Hidden Risks in Your Third-Party Risk Management Program | Sponsored by EVIDENT ID | June 6, 2024 Unlocking the Value of Business Continuity and Insurable Risk Management | Sponsored by Riskonnect | June 13, 2024 Sustainability Without the Sticker Shock: Save Green While Going Green | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD | June 20, 2024 RIMS.org/Webinars   Upcoming Virtual Workshops: See the full calendar of RIMS Virtual Workshops RIMS-CRMP Prep Workshops   Related RIMScast Episodes: “RIMS 2024 Goodell Award Winner Eamonn Cunningham” “RIMS 2024 Rising Star Chelsea Andrusiak” “RIMS 2024 Risk Manager of the Year, Steve Robles”   Sponsored RIMScast Episodes: “Accident Prevention — The Winning Formula For Construction and Insurance” | Sponsored by Otoos (New!) “Platinum Protection: Underwriting and Risk Engineering's Role in Protecting Commercial Properties” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Elevating RMIS — The Archer Way” | Sponsored by Archer “Alliant's P&C Outlook For 2024” | Sponsored by Alliant “Why Subrogation is the New Arbitration” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyclone Season: Proactive Preparation for Loss Minimization” | Sponsored by Prudent Insurance Brokers Ltd. “Subrogation and the Competitive Advantage” | Sponsored by Fleet Response “Cyberrisk Outlook 2023” | Sponsored by Alliant “Chemical Industry: How To Succeed Amid Emerging Risks and a Challenging Market” | Sponsored by TÜV SÜD “Insuring the Future of the Environment” | Sponsored by AXA XL “Insights into the Gig Economy and its Contractors” | Sponsored by Zurich “The Importance of Disaster Planning Relationships” | Sponsored by ServiceMaster   RIMS Publications, Content, and Links: RIMS Membership — Whether you are a new member or need to transition, be a part of the global risk management community! RIMS Virtual Workshops On-Demand Webinars RIMS-Certified Risk Management Professional (RIMS-CRMP) RIMS-CRMP Stories — New interview featuring RIMS Treasurer Manny Padilla! Spencer Educational Foundation Leveraging Insurance and Risk Management to Address Political Risk — RIMS Executive Report   RIMS Events, Education, and Services: RIMS Risk Maturity Model® RIMS Events App Apple | Google Play   Sponsor RIMScast: Contact sales@rims.org or pd@rims.org for more information.   Want to Learn More? Keep up with the podcast on RIMS.org and listen on Spotify and Apple Podcasts.   Have a question or suggestion? Email: Content@rims.org.   Join the Conversation! Follow @RIMSorg on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.   About our guests: Julie Bean, ARM, CRM, Head of Risk Management at Chamberlain Group Tweetables (Edited For Social Media Use): If you're the smartest person in the room, you need to find another room. — Julie Bean   For several years I had a session at RIMS for family-owned privately-held companies. It was a closed session because, those who work in that environment have very different, unique challenges than a large public Fortune 500 company. — Julie Bean   If risk management is done correctly, nobody notices you. You're not a profit center. You don't sell or manufacture anything. What the role does is to protect the assets of the company; to ensure that anything is handled. What is the value of the claim not happening? — Julie Bean   No matter how good you feel about yourself when they hand you that box and send you out the door, it's not a happy place to be. — Julie Bean  

Recently, the Superior Telegram released it's 27th episode of Archive Dive, which is a monthly history podcast where we “dive” into the archives of historic events, people and places in Superior and Douglas County.  For this month's episode, Telegram reporter Maria Lockwood and local historian and retired librarian Teddie Meronek  dig into the history of two of Superior's architectural siblings. The Broadway and the Palace theaters. Both the Broadway, which opened in 1912, and the Palace, which opened in 1917, were designed by brothers George and Cornelius Ward (C.W.) Rapp. The Palace stood until 2006 when it was raised by the city in the midst of a legal battle. The Broadway had a shorter shelf life. What did these sister spaces look like and what famous faces graced their stages? Maria and Teddie tackle those topics, as well as how the theaters were used; some of the local talents and attractions that performed there; the size and designs of the buildings; and they answer the question of if film legend Judy Garland ever performed in Superior. Plus, much more. You can find that episode at superiortelegram.com or wherever you also get this podcast. You can find addtional episodes here. In case you missed last month's episode, we are resharing it here. In March, Maria and Teddie discuessed how the old post office is Superior's best kept secret. Enjoy!

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Sunday, January 14 in the Chicago area was, by all accounts, miserable. The windchill dipped well below zero and it was the kind of day where no one wanted to leave the warmth of their home. I had a rescheduled podcast interview planned for the afternoon; so, weather be damned, I was going to make the trip to the west suburbs to get it done. Unfortunately, my guest forgot about the rescheduled date (after he had to cancel the previous one due to weather). That left me cold and bitter with a car set up for a podcast interview. I didn't want to shut everything down and call it a day; instead, I called my friend Dr. Daryl Wilson of the Bollweevils, who happened to live 10 minutes from the interview location.   Discussed in our unplanned and impromptu chat: *Daryl's recent appearance on NBC-5 to talk about staying safe in the weather. *I got a battery-powered snowblower. *2023: Great year for the Bollweevils *The band is recording a new song this month! *Daryl's creative process *Screen time and youths *Influencer culture *Banana bread Car Con Carne is presented by Alex Ross Art. Visit Alex Ross on YouTube (@TheAlexRossArt) to keep up to date with one of the comics industry's most important and celebrated creators.   __   Car Con Carne is also sponsored by Easy Automation: easy-automation.net   Transform your living space with cutting-edge home automation. Experience seamless control over audio/video, lighting, climate, security, and more. Embrace the future of smart living – your home, your rules.   Get a quote by visiting Easy-automation.net, or call Dan at 630.730.3728   __   Nearly 1 in five kids in the US are battling a disease for which there is no cure. My friends at Bounce Children's Foundation have a fundraiser happening at the Telegram Lounge of the Old Post Office on February 9th.The event's going to help fund programs that enable more than 2400 chronically ill children, their siblings and parents. Food Guy Steve Dolinsky's emceeing the event… learn more about Bounce Children's Foundation at https://bouncechildrensfoundation.org/

Former President Trump's daughter Ivanka Trump testified in the civil fraud trial brought by the New York attorney general's office. Ivanka discussed her role in negotiating loans for Trump's purchase of Doral and the Old Post Office hotel project in Washington, DC. Former Manhattan Chief Assistant District Attorney Karen Friedman-Agnifilo tells Anderson Cooper whether she thinks Ivanka Trump's testimony helped or hurt the prosecution's case. Plus, the Israel Defense Forces says it has destroyed at least 130 Hamas tunnels since the start of the war. CNN Correspondent Jeremy Diamond joins AC360 from Tel Aviv, Israel for a look at the tunnel system that runs underneath Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this day in legal history, November 9, 1970, the Supreme Court of the United States voted 6-3 in Massachusetts v. Laird not to hear the case of Massachusetts' anti-draft law. Massachusetts v. Laird was a landmark legal case that reached the United States Court of Appeals for the First Circuit and was not taken up by the Supreme Court, on this day in legal history. The case centered on the constitutionality of U.S. involvement in Cambodia during the Vietnam War without an official declaration of war from Congress. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, along with other plaintiffs, including citizens and members of the military, challenged the executive authority, questioning whether President Nixon and his Secretary of Defense, Melvin Laird, had overstepped constitutional limits by ordering military operations in neutral Cambodia.This legal challenge was rooted in the broader context of the anti-war movement of the late 1960s and early 1970s, which had gained momentum following the widespread draft for the Vietnam War and the subsequent expansion of the conflict into neighboring countries. The plaintiffs contended that such military actions without congressional approval violated the War Powers Clause of the U.S. Constitution.The Nixon administration defended its actions by invoking the President's role as Commander in Chief, asserting the necessity of the Cambodian campaign to protect American troops and support the overall objectives in Vietnam. They argued that executive discretion in military affairs was essential for the conduct of foreign policy and national security.The case was significant for its implications regarding the separation of powers and the checks and balances system. The central issue was whether the President had the unilateral power to commit American forces to combat in foreign nations without a formal declaration of war by Congress.Ultimately, the First Circuit court decided in favor of Secretary Laird, upholding the administration's action. The court's ruling underscored the President's broad powers in foreign affairs and military operations, which became a subject of ongoing debate and eventually led to the passage of the War Powers Resolution in 1973. This legislation aimed to set boundaries on the President's authority to deploy U.S. forces without congressional consent.Massachusetts v. Laird remains a pivotal case in American legal and political history, reflecting the tensions between executive power and congressional authority, as well as the limitations on state power as against federal, and the efforts to define jurisdictional limits in times of war.Hogan Lovells has confirmed the acquisition of 28 partners from the recently dissolved law firm Stroock & Stroock & Lavan, including several former heads of practice groups. The announcement comes after Hogan Lovells indicated last month their intention to hire over 30 partners from Stroock, a move which preceded Stroock's decision to wind up operations after nearly a century and a half. Among the notable hires is Jeff Keitelman, Stroock's former co-managing partner and co-leader of its real estate practice. Other ex-Stroock leaders making the transition are Brian Diamond, Joseph Giminaro, Michael Kosmas, Christopher Doyle, Richard Madris, Jeffrey Uffner, and James Bernard, each a former head of various key practice areas ranging from real estate to tax certiorari, hospitality, corporate, infrastructure funds, tax, and general litigation. The majority of these partners, 23 in total, will bolster Hogan's corporate and finance practice, while the remaining five will enhance its disputes practice. Hogan Lovells CEO Miguel Zaldivar emphasized the strategic nature of this acquisition, aiming to strengthen their presence in key markets such as New York and attracting high-performing talent to the firm.Hogan Lovells Confirms 28 Partners Joining From Failed StroockDuring the civil fraud trial of the Trump Organization, evidence was presented showing Ivanka Trump's concerns about Donald Trump's wealth during a 2011 Florida golf course deal. She distanced herself from the company's valuation methods, stating she did not recall specific details about the financial statements. The New York Attorney General, Letitia James, is seeking over $250 million in penalties and potential control over Trump's properties, accusing the Trump family business of inflating asset values to mislead lenders and insurers. While Ivanka is not a defendant, her involvement in profitable deals, like the redevelopment of the Doral golf course and the Old Post Office, was highlighted. Contrastingly, her brothers and father are defendants, with her father admitting to inaccuracies in property valuations but denying their relevance to financial institutions. The trial featured Ivanka's composed testimony, differing from the defensive stance of her father and brother Eric. The judge's previous ruling found fraudulent practices within the organization, affecting Trump's property control, currently on appeal. This lawsuit is among four other criminal cases against Trump, who remains a strong contender for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination despite these legal challenges.Trump's daughter worried he was not wealthy enough, emails in NY fraud trial show | ReutersThe U.S. House Oversight Committee, under Republican leadership, has escalated its impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden by subpoenaing his son, Hunter Biden, and brother, James Biden, for depositions. This move follows allegations that the Biden family profited from policy decisions made during Biden's vice presidency. Hunter Biden's lawyer has dismissed the subpoena as a political maneuver but stated Hunter is willing to address the matters with the Committee. A former associate, Devon Archer, claimed Hunter Biden sought to create an impression of access to his father, citing multiple instances of putting Biden on calls with foreign associates. The White House has branded the investigation a smear campaign, with press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre stating it has found no evidence against the president after a year. The inquiry has been backed by former President Donald Trump, who is also facing his own legal challenges. The Oversight Committee, which has previously obtained financial records of the Biden family, has conducted a public hearing and plans to issue more subpoenas and interview requests. Hunter Biden has acknowledged his past struggles with substance abuse and has not held a White House or campaign position. The possibility of the House impeaching President Biden remains uncertain, despite the narrow Republican majority and the support of Speaker Mike Johnson for the inquiry.US House Republicans subpoena Biden's son, brother to appear | ReutersA recent study has shown that while artificial intelligence, specifically GPT-4, can speed up legal writing tasks for law students, it does not necessarily improve the quality of their work. The study, conducted by law professors from the University of Minnesota and the University of Southern California, observed that law students with lower initial grades benefited more significantly from using AI than their higher-achieving peers. The study titled "Lawyering in The Age of Artificial Intelligence" suggests AI could become an essential tool for lawyers, akin to legal research databases. Sixty law students participated in the study, receiving training on GPT-4 before completing writing tasks with and without the technology. The only task that showed a statistical improvement with AI was contract drafting. However, the use of AI notably reduced the time taken to complete these tasks, with tasks like drafting a complaint being completed 32% faster. The study recommends that law schools prohibit AI in foundational courses and exams, as it disproportionately aids lower-performing students, but also advises the development of advanced courses to teach effective AI usage.AI improves legal writing speed, not quality - study | Reuters Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Crain's reporter Danny Ecker talks with host Amy Guth about a flurry of suburban office-to-warehouse conversions and why some are being met with community pushback. Plus: Northern Trust quietly chopping 900 jobs, Old Post Office developer looks to defy a brutal market with a new project, Nestle reorganizes Fulton Market-based Vital Proteins and forecast reports back-to-school spending this year may break records.

House Dems Fight High Court Input In Trump Hotel Lease Suit - https://www.law360.com/articles/1573470AI-Generated Art Can't Be Protected By Copyright, Judge Told - https://www.law360.com/articles/1574453NJ Appeals Court Identifies Exception To Arbitration Case Law - https://www.law360.com/articles/1574242Ga. Judge Says Guarantors Owe $8.7M In Contract Case - https://www.law360.com/articles/1574126Thanks so much for listening to Minimum Competence. If you have any questions or story suggestions, find us on Mastodon on the esq.social instance. We also have a link aggregator in the fediverse, at links.esq.social, where some of our stories will be sourced from so feel free to sign up and submit there.We are especially interested in legal happenings from our listeners outside the United States. If you have an interesting case or story, consider recording a 30 second to 2 minute clip on your phone and sending it in. We'd love to run it. Contact information is in the show notes. Get full access to Minimum Competence - Daily Legal News Podcast at www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe

Lara MacMillan owns the old post office in Port Elgin.

Chicago's Old Post Office was once the largest post office in the world. Now it's home to 2.5 million square feet of office space, a food hall, a tenant lounge and more. But to make a place more than just real estate, it has to be activated with experiences. Tom Larance, Head of Experience Management at JLL, and Jamie Sowski, who manages marketing and events at the Old Post Office, explain how they made that happen.  James Cook is the director of retail research in the Americas for JLL. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts Listen on the web: BuildingPlaces.show Leave a message on the podcast hotline. We may use it on an upcoming show. Call (602) 633-4061 Read more real estate research here.

Crain's residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin talks with host Amy Guth about local housing news, including how home prices have hit their 11th month of double-digit increases, even with weakness in the city. Plus: Citadel's Ken Griffin gives $5 million to help Miami prepare for disasters, fire at Rivian plant downstate under investigation, Old Post Office owner buys another suburban apartment building, and report indicates internal combustion engine sales peaked and soon the fleet will, too.

David Manilow is back for his weekly chat with host Amy Guth about the food service industry. This week, he shares highlights from his conversation with attorney David Silver about what to consider when opening mid- to high-end restaurants and how a few Chicago spots worked behind the scenes to open their doors. Plus: State officials urge vaccination and masking as cases and hospitalization rates climb, Old Post Office developer lands huge loan, U.S. sees record number of job-quitters in November and moving data indicates more residents left Illinois than most other states.

Crain's reporters Ally Marotti and Steve Daniels talk with host Amy Guth about Walgreens' cost cutting plans and State Farm's rates. Plus: New Buffalo cuts off new Airbnb-style rentals, health care firm inks big Old Post Office lease, Deere predicts record profit and RV rental company in talks with Rivian and Ford for EV order.

Visiting relatives during the end of the calendar year is tradition for millions of families. In this episode of Before You Go, hosts Nicole Franklin and Bryant Monteilh take listeners of their now weekly Los Angeles radio program on KBLA Talk 1580 to the South Side of Chicago. Aunt Pearlene and her daughter Menyoune always have entertaining catch-ups when Nicole calls. Why not have listeners tune in and grab some very important neighborhood history recorded from these first-person accounts? Hold on for a lot of laughs too. It's a family affair! And yes, our relative Aretha Franklin gets a shoutout as well!

Scott and Kevin discuss their 2018 investigation at the former Idaho Falls Federal Post Office and the woman who likes to hide the duct tape.

Billionaire casino mogul Neil Bluhm isn't showing his cards as to whether he'll submit a bid to develop a Chicago casino. Reporters A.D. Quig and Ally Marotti join a roundtable with host Amy Guth to discuss the gambling outlook for the city, Ulta's strategy to reach communities of color, and other news to start your week. Plus: Cisco to move to the Old Post Office, Gallagher in a multibillion-dollar deal with Willis, consumer sentiment in U.S. plunges to the lowest since 2011 and the city's population growth beats expert predictions.

The first Explore Our Story Podcast Themed episode is here just in time for Halloween! This time we go over a couple famous ghost stories in Cambridge as well as some not so well known true crime stories.  The Old Post Office, GCI, Indian burial grounds, bizarre murders and more.

The new rooftop spans 3.5 acres and includes a quarter-mile running and walking track, heated bar and pavilion, basketball court, and a heated paddle tennis courts for winter play. Gensler principal, global repositioning, and landlord services leader Sheryl Schulze joins John to explain all the updates to the rooftop.

A look at the massive rooftop park developed on the Old Post Office building in Chicago, latest on Tesla battery technology and tips on great trips to take in Illinois this fall. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In other top stories this evening: Mayor Lightfoot says she won't tolerate vigilantes; Old Post Office building has plans for food hall; and more. 

Nick Wienold & Tony Gloria from BEAR Construction speak with Fieldwire's founders about the renovation of Chicago’s Old Post Office — a 100-year-old, nine-story-tall structure spanning three city blocks and an interstate highway. What else did they uncover? Listen to find out.

Uber Technologies despidió a 3,000 trabajadores adicionales y cerró 45 oficinas en todo el mundo, debido a que la pandemia de coronavirus continúa afectando el negocio de viajes compartidos de la compañía, pese a sus modificaciones para seguir funcionando. La empresa anunció los despidos a sus trabajadores a través de un correo electrónico enviado la semana pasada. Esta reducción en su plantilla de trabajadores se suma a los dos recortes anunciados a principios de mes, para dar un total de 6,700 empleos menos, o alrededor del 25% de su fuerza laboral global. El anunció incrementó la incertidumbre sobre el compromiso de inversión de Uber en Chicago, particularmente sobre su contrato de arrendamiento de 10 años del edificio de la antigua oficina de correos de 463,000 pies cuadrados, lo que incluía la contratación de 2,000 empleados durante tres años, como personal operativo, de ventas, abogados, y marketing para la ciudad y otros mercados del Medio Oeste. Debido a la pandemia de coronavirus, el mes pasado la empresa detuvo los trabajos de construcción en el edificio y pospuso la fecha de mudanza original de este otoño al próximo año. No obstante los recortes y suspensión de planes, Uber continúa negociando la adquisición de la plataforma de entrega de alimentos con sede en Chicago Grubhub. La compañía con sede en San Francisco, que maneja Uber Rides y Uber Eats, también planea buscar alternativas estratégicas para Uber Works, un servicio laboral temporal que lanzó en Chicago el año pasado, y tiene previsto convertir el espacio de The Old Post Office en la sede de Uber Freight, el servicio que conecta, desde 2017, a los conductores de camiones con los cargadores.Uber Technologies despidió a 3,000 trabajadores adicionales y cerró 45 oficinas en todo el mundo, debido a que la pandemia de coronavirus continúa afectando el negocio de viajes compartidos de la compañía, pese a sus modificaciones para seguir funcionando. La empresa anunció los despidos a sus trabajadores a través de un correo electrónico enviado la semana pasada. Esta reducción en su plantilla de trabajadores se suma a los dos recortes anunciados a principios de mes, para dar un total de 6,700 empleos menos, o alrededor del 25% de su fuerza laboral global. El anunció incrementó la incertidumbre sobre el compromiso de inversión de Uber en Chicago, particularmente sobre su contrato de arrendamiento de 10 años del edificio de la antigua oficina de correos de 463,000 pies cuadrados, lo que incluía la contratación de 2,000 empleados durante tres años, como personal operativo, de ventas, abogados, y marketing para la ciudad y otros mercados del Medio Oeste. Debido a la pandemia de coronavirus, el mes pasado la empresa detuvo los trabajos de construcción en el edificio y pospuso la fecha de mudanza original de este otoño al próximo año. No obstante los recortes y suspensión de planes, Uber continúa negociando la adquisición de la plataforma de entrega de alimentos con sede en Chicago Grubhub. La compañía con sede en San Francisco, que maneja Uber Rides y Uber Eats, también planea buscar alternativas estratégicas para Uber Works, un servicio laboral temporal que lanzó en Chicago el año pasado, y tiene previsto convertir el espacio de The Old Post Office en la sede de Uber Freight, el servicio que conecta, desde 2017, a los conductores de camiones con los cargadores.Uber Technologies despidió a 3,000 trabajadores adicionales y cerró 45 oficinas en todo el mundo, debido a que la pandemia de coronavirus continúa afectando el negocio de viajes compartidos de la compañía, pese a sus modificaciones para seguir funcionando. La empresa anunció los despidos a sus trabajadores a través de un correo electrónico enviado la semana pasada. Esta reducción en su plantilla de trabajadores se suma a los dos recortes anunciados a principios de mes, para dar un total de 6,700 empleos menos, o alrededor del 25% de su fuerza laboral global. El anunció...

For this episode AL speaks to Rachel Evans aka, Spirograph Girl. Rachel uses the iconic Spirograph to make very impressive, very colourful and brilliantly eye catching art. Rachel's artwork needs to be seen to be believed, so go ahead and press play on this episode and then go to www.spirographgirl.com and see for yourself. Collages of complex patterns and striking colours, Rachel puts together works that are simply breathtaking. During this episode AL and Rachel talk about where this passion comes from, turns out Spirograph Girl is one creative cookie!  AL and Rachel also get to work on making a Spirograph canvas of their own, while recording this episode, to which AL found it so relaxing, he forgot they were recording a podcast!  Rachel is putting together a workshop at The Old Post Office on the 10th of March to raise money for a charity that means a lot to her. Go to her website (above) to book your tickets. It will be a lot of fun and you will have your own piece of Spirograph art to take with you afterwards, check it out! 

The Trump Hotel and the General Services Administration's headquarters are a few blocks apart, but the organizations seem miles apart. With the Trump Hotel potentially up for sale, GSA once again finds itself in uncharted territory. Last week marked the deadline for would-be occupiers to submit initial bids for the Old Post Office lease. If the Trump Organization finds a buyer for its 100-year lease of the Old Post Office, GSA will have just 45 days to approve the sale and transfer of the lease. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman joined Federal Drive with Tom Temin with more information.

Learn English with Ivanka Trump. Ivanka, the oldest daughter of GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump, delivered a speech and introduced her father at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland on Thursday. Ivanka Trump is a real estate executive, entrepreneur, wife, and mother. As executive vice president of Acquisitions and Development at The Trump Organization, she is leading some of the company’s most high-profile deals, including the $200 million conversion of the historic Old Post Office in Washington, D.C. into a luxury hotel and the $250 million renovation of the iconic Doral Golf Resort in Miami, Florida. Ivanka is also the founder of the fashion line Ivanka Trump Collection. For more, visit: https://www.englishspeecheschannel.com

Regional housing market numbers, Blackhawks goalie Corey Crawford buys in the West Loop, more adjustments to the building planned next door to Tribune Tower, climbing prices in Pilsen and results for a Northbrook development proposal: Crain’s residential real estate reporter Dennis Rodkin joins the podcast for this week’s market news. Plus: PepsiCo confirms a move to the Old Post Office, a trustee seeks $80 million in damages in a grocery bankruptcy case, Charles Schwab nears a deal to buy TD Ameritrade and WeWork is cutting 2,400 jobs. Use hashtag #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter to continue the conversation about these and other business stories.

The mayor today made her first moves into regulating recreational marijuana in the city—ones that could reduce tax revenue by banning sales in the portion of the city where tourists and visitors are concentrated. Crain’s Greg Hinz talks to Amy Guth about the narrow line Lightfoot is trying to walk with her plan. Plus: Cboe confirms a headquarters move to the Old Post Office, Boeing says China needs to spend $2.9 trillion on new planes and services, Northwestern lands a $50 million gift for student aid and the mayor is eyeing another ban—this time on flavored e-cigarettes. Find #CrainsDailyGist on Twitter and let’s continue the conversation about these and other business stories.

Over on Marlborough and Kercheval is an old post office from the 1940s that you might consider an unlikely spot for a Detroit retail and maker success story. After all, it’s a few blocks from Grosse Pointe and has a giant automotive plant between it and the hip West Village and Indian Village. But the duo behind Mutual Adoration, Wayne Maki and Clare Fox, are making the 10,000 square foot craft, class, creation and retail space called Post Detroit work. So I thought it’d be good to check in with them to see what we all could learn from what they’re doing in the Jefferson-Chalmers east side corner of Detroit. The even you can check out this weekend is  Textile Takeover Outdoor Craft Fair on September 14 and 15. More than 50 artists and makers will have their artwork and goods on display and for sale in the outdoor art and craft fair. During the weekend event, attendees can learn about and try out different types of art and craft techniques, such as macramé, natural dying, yarn spinning, knitting, marbling and henna body art. There will be food and beverages, as well as live musical entertainment. Post is at 14500 Kercheval in Detroit, and is open Wednesday through Saturdays. If you like the Daily Detroit podcast, don’t miss another episode and subscribe in your podcast app of choice.

Episode 17 of the Nine Rails Arts Podcast takes you behind the studio curtain with The Proper Way's Shane Osguthorpe, Scott Rogers and Carrie Myers and The Banyan Collective's Todd Oberndorfer and R Brandon Long. Join us for an uncensored session of back-and-forth questions, confessions and music in The Proper Way's Old Post Office studio. Special cam-eo appearance by visual storyteller and photographer, Cam McLeod! This episode sponsored by Union Creative Agency.

Recent violence targeting Latinos underscores the importance of advocating for and marking the accomplishments of members of the community, says the chief of the Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement, Patricia Mota. Plus: Illinois joins a multistate lawsuit against the T-Mobile-Sprint merger; S&P leans on Mayor Lightfoot to find a pension fix; the Joint Commission imposes new maternal safety standards; Chicago startup VillageMD raises $100 million; chicken titans are accused of conspiring to keep immigrant wages down; the Old Post Office nears a big lease with PepsiCo, and a weed-tech startup raises $16 million. Let's continue the conversation about these and other business stories on Twitter: #CrainsDailyGist.

Episode 17 of the Nine Rails Arts Podcast takes you behind the studio curtain with The Proper Way’s Shane Osguthorpe, Scott Rogers and Carrie Myers and The Banyan Collective’s Todd Oberndorfer and R Brandon Long. Join us for an uncensored session of back-and-forth questions, confessions and music in The Proper Way’s Old Post Office studio. Special cam-eo appearance by visual storyteller and photographer, Cam McLeod!

Original Recording Date: November 2018 Guests: Willow Road PS Radio club and grade 8 media class (various students), Lazlo (of "Cambridge Gaming Community" at "Old Post Office") Today starts over at Willow Road Public School, first their radio club, and then members of the grade eight media class. Second half of the show returns to Idea Exchange, specifically Idea Exchange - Old Post Office, where I'm speaking with Lazlo of the Cambridge Gaming Community. Hope you like it! Music today is by Carew.

Pennsylvania Avenue is an iconic street in Washington, DC. In a few short blocks visitors can see the Capitol, White House, National Archives, U.S. Navy Memorial, and Old Post Office. However, this area wasn't always such a grand avenue. For much of the country's history it was actually a crime-ridden slum. To discuss the evolution of the street, Rob is joined by Carolyn Muraskin from DC Design Tours.  Check out DC Design Tours for information about their architecturally themed walking tours. Full show notes for this episode are available on the Trip Hacks DC website. 

Original Recording Date: October 2018 Guests: Monica (Monigram Coffee Roasters), Jeremy (Old Post Office Maker Space), students at Willow Road Public School (Role-play of History Prof, and Griphons athlete) First I head over to Idea Exchange - Old Post Office for the first two sections of the show, with interviews with Monica of Monigram Coffee Roasters and then Jeremy, who is the team lead of the Old Post Office Maker Space. It's an incredible building, and every conversation I have there is interesting and inspiring. At around the 40 minute mark of the show you'll hear two interviews from Willow Road Public School, where the students are doing some "role play" interviews, pretending to be the guests they hope to at some point interview. Today the students act as a history professor, and as a Guelph Griphons athlete. I love this eclectic episode! Maybe you will too! Music today is new music by Belle Miners(who are playing a house concert in Guelph on Nov 9th) and The World Provider who have just released a new album. Tune in!

Original Recording Date: September 2019 Guests: Cathy (Director of Public Exchange/Manager), Bonnie St. Pierre (Old Post Office patron), and Helen (Chief Executive Officer)  This episode takes us over to Idea Exchange - Old Post Office in downtown Galt for our debut radio visit there. I had three wonderful guests while I was there, guests one and three are members of staff who were instrumental in the creation and restoration of this space, who share with me pieces of the history, the aspirations, and the achievements. And guest number two was visiting the space to meet people, and shared with me her aspirations to meet more people in the community, and she became my friend in radio in the process. Some real special stuff in this one.

This week, Trump, Inc. goes inside the Trump International Hotel in Washington, D.C. Located in the Old Post Office, the hotel is at the center of three lawsuits alleging President Donald Trump is violating the Constitution’s Emoluments Clause barring the president from taking gifts from foreign governments. We stayed the night.  Among the many prominent guests we saw: Nigerian presidential candidate Atiku Abubakar and his entourage. Nigeria’s elections were last weekend, and Abubakar was the main challenger to the incumbent president out of a crowded field of candidates. After a tightly contested race, he came in second. Abubakar’s visit is surprising for several reasons. He had been reportedly barred from the U.S. for nearly 10 years for his alleged involvement in corruption while he was Nigeria’s vice president. Perhaps you remember the $90,000 in cash that was found in Louisiana Congressman William Jefferson’s freezer back in 2005? That was allegedly a bribe for Abubakar. A 2010 Senate report on foreign corruption dedicated an entire chapter to Abubakar and his wife. The report detailed their efforts to transfer $40 million in “suspect funds” into the U.S. through offshore accounts while Abubakar served as vice president. Abubakar has never been arrested or charged, either in the U.S. or Nigeria, and says he has never taken bribes. He has also called the reports of his immigration ban “misinformation.” Last year, Abubakar hired a lobbyist, Scott Mason, who was a former Trump campaign adviser. Disclosures filed by Mason show he lobbied Congress, the State Department and the National Security Council on “visa issues.” House of Representative lobbying disclosure for Scott Mason from Holland & Knight for Atiku Abubakar. (WNYC) Mason and his lobbying firm did not respond to requests for comment. Abubakar’s party also hired another firm close to Trump: Ballard Partners, run by Brian Ballard, former finance co-chairman for Trump’s campaign in Florida and a top Trump fundraiser. Years ago, he was Donald Trump’s lobbyist when he wanted to establish a casino in the Sunshine State. Now, he’s what Politico called “The Most Powerful Lobbyist in Trump’s Washington.”  Filings by the firm say only that it was working on “advocacy services relative to US-Nigeria bilateral relations.” James Rubin, a partner at the firm, said they were hired to work on “promoting free and fair elections” in Nigeria. The visa status of individuals is confidential, but Reuters has reported that the U.S. government temporarily suspended Abubakar’s visa ban after a push by the lobbyists. A spokesperson from the State Department declined to comment on Abubakar’s case. But the spokesperson said, “In cases where the secretary of state has credible information that officials of foreign governments have been involved in significant corruption … those individuals and their immediate family members are ineligible for entry into the United States.” Abubakar isn’t the only foreign political figure to patronize the Trump International Hotel in Washington since the 2016 election; there’s a long list of others. Dignitaries from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, Malaysia and Azerbaijan have all lodged at the Old Post Office. And this past year, the Trump Organization reported an increase in foreign profits to their hotels.

Suzanne Jarvie started writing songs for her critically acclaimed debut, 2014's "Spiral Road", while sitting with her son in hospital, as he recovered from a devastating fall down a spiral staircase. Her new album, "In The Clear", explores the wider impact of that accident on her family. The new recording, produced once again by Chris Brown at the Old Post Office on Wolfe Island ON, is a gorgeous slice of Americana songwriting - great songs with a lovely western feel, beautifully played by a fine supporting cast, and a crystal clear voice that comes over like Emmylou Harris in her prime. "In The Clear" is another winner - a fabulous recording , and, as far as I'm concerned, the best album of 2019 so far. We caught up with Suzanne Jarvie in Toronto to chat about the new album. Learn more about the music of Suzanne Jarvie at http://suzannejarvie.com. Music: Suzanne Jarvie "Headless Rider", "Point Blank", "In The Clear" and "One It Finds" from "In The Clear" (2019, Wolfe Island Records) CDN

Keep the Standard high, He's coming by and by, Keep the Standard high for Jesus, Be careful how you walk, be careful how you talk! Keep the Standard high for Jesus. We all need the Royal Standard.

The BWF team chat with Gemma and Steve from The Old Post Office, a Warwick micro pub and winner of Heart of Warwickshire CAMRA pub of the year 2018. The pub has been very successful since opening in 2014 serving cask ale and traditional ciders. Recently they have added two keg lines for craft beers and are serving some of the most in demand beers from breweries such as Northern Monk, Magic Rock, Deya and Verdant. Pics of the pub can be found on our instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/beerswithoutfrontiers/ The Old Post Office are on social media where they post regular updates to their ever changing beer line-up: https://www.facebook.com/oldpostofficewarwick/ Twitter: @oldpowarwick Note: apologies for the mobile phone interference on the latter part of the recording. Sadly no audio processing could remove it.

Today our podcast connects with Amy Stolls, Literature Director for the National Endowment for the Arts, where she is involved in programs such as the National Book Festival and Big Read program; former environmental journalist; writer of a blog about the Old Post Office of the United States, and author of the novels Palms to the Ground (Farrar, Straus & Giroux) and The Ninth Wife (HarperCollins). Producer: Jon-Barrett Ingels and Kevin Staniec Manager: Sarah Becker Host: Jon-Barrett Ingels Guest: Amy Stolls

US Federal Building and Old Post Office 1001 E Elizabeth St. Brownsville, TX 78520

Dorothy Robyn, now an independent analyst, shares tales of her time in government overseeing energy and environmental budget issues on military bases, participating in a public/private partnership with Ivanka Trump that converted Washington’s Old Post Office Pavilion into a hotel, and preventing a life-saving satellite system from being destroyed, a feat most recently recounted "Eccentric Orbits: The Iridium Story." Robyn’s conversation with Henry E. Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, is the second of three in “The Budget Series,” featuring UC GSPP alumni who are fiscal policy experts in Washington. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 31726]

Dorothy Robyn, now an independent analyst, shares tales of her time in government overseeing energy and environmental budget issues on military bases, participating in a public/private partnership with Ivanka Trump that converted Washington’s Old Post Office Pavilion into a hotel, and preventing a life-saving satellite system from being destroyed, a feat most recently recounted "Eccentric Orbits: The Iridium Story." Robyn’s conversation with Henry E. Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, is the second of three in “The Budget Series,” featuring UC GSPP alumni who are fiscal policy experts in Washington. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 31726]

Dorothy Robyn, now an independent analyst, shares tales of her time in government overseeing energy and environmental budget issues on military bases, participating in a public/private partnership with Ivanka Trump that converted Washington’s Old Post Office Pavilion into a hotel, and preventing a life-saving satellite system from being destroyed, a feat most recently recounted "Eccentric Orbits: The Iridium Story." Robyn’s conversation with Henry E. Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, is the second of three in “The Budget Series,” featuring UC GSPP alumni who are fiscal policy experts in Washington. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 31726]

Dorothy Robyn, now an independent analyst, shares tales of her time in government overseeing energy and environmental budget issues on military bases, participating in a public/private partnership with Ivanka Trump that converted Washington’s Old Post Office Pavilion into a hotel, and preventing a life-saving satellite system from being destroyed, a feat most recently recounted "Eccentric Orbits: The Iridium Story." Robyn’s conversation with Henry E. Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, is the second of three in “The Budget Series,” featuring UC GSPP alumni who are fiscal policy experts in Washington. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 31726]

Dorothy Robyn, now an independent analyst, shares tales of her time in government overseeing energy and environmental budget issues on military bases, participating in a public/private partnership with Ivanka Trump that converted Washington’s Old Post Office Pavilion into a hotel, and preventing a life-saving satellite system from being destroyed, a feat most recently recounted "Eccentric Orbits: The Iridium Story." Robyn’s conversation with Henry E. Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, is the second of three in “The Budget Series,” featuring UC GSPP alumni who are fiscal policy experts in Washington. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 31726]

Dorothy Robyn, now an independent analyst, shares tales of her time in government overseeing energy and environmental budget issues on military bases, participating in a public/private partnership with Ivanka Trump that converted Washington’s Old Post Office Pavilion into a hotel, and preventing a life-saving satellite system from being destroyed, a feat most recently recounted "Eccentric Orbits: The Iridium Story." Robyn’s conversation with Henry E. Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, is the second of three in “The Budget Series,” featuring UC GSPP alumni who are fiscal policy experts in Washington. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 31726]

Dorothy Robyn, now an independent analyst, shares tales of her time in government overseeing energy and environmental budget issues on military bases, participating in a public/private partnership with Ivanka Trump that converted Washington’s Old Post Office Pavilion into a hotel, and preventing a life-saving satellite system from being destroyed, a feat most recently recounted "Eccentric Orbits: The Iridium Story." Robyn’s conversation with Henry E. Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, is the second of three in “The Budget Series,” featuring UC GSPP alumni who are fiscal policy experts in Washington. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 31726]

Dorothy Robyn, now an independent analyst, shares tales of her time in government overseeing energy and environmental budget issues on military bases, participating in a public/private partnership with Ivanka Trump that converted Washington’s Old Post Office Pavilion into a hotel, and preventing a life-saving satellite system from being destroyed, a feat most recently recounted "Eccentric Orbits: The Iridium Story." Robyn’s conversation with Henry E. Brady, Dean of the Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley, is the second of three in “The Budget Series,” featuring UC GSPP alumni who are fiscal policy experts in Washington. Series: "Richard and Rhoda Goldman School of Public Policy at UC Berkeley" [Public Affairs] [Science] [Show ID: 31726]

Part 2 In this episode we talk with businesses that were chosen to be a part of the Two Seven Zero Accelerator, a Startup Junkie Consulting initiative. Recorded in the basement of the the Old Post Office in Fayetteville and hosted by Hayseed Ventures. Business descriptions taken from their company websites. 3:05 Leah Garrett - Olive Bloom / Olive Loom produces professional clothing made by a network of Loomineers from all walks of life from all over the USA. www.oliveloom.com 6:54 Omar Kasim - Con Quesos / Con Quesos is a fast-casual fusion taco restaurant opening in Fayetteville, AR. They offer fusion tacos as well as unique cheese dips.conquesos.com 13:25 Clayton Chamberlain - American Native / American Made handmade leather, selvedge denim, and wax canvased goods.www.americannativegoods.com 21:37 Edgar Cilio - Little Bird Systems / They are a company dedicated to bringing embedded wireless products for real time monitoring and data logging solutions. Their products are designed to seamlessly interface with the end users. Whether you want to track miles and elevation on a bike ride or monitor process quality in your manufacturing facility, Little Bird Systems has the perfect RF embedded solution for you.www.littlebirdsystems.com 29:25 Scott Fagaly - Endangered Gentleman / Providing handmade men's grooming and personal care products. Made in America.www.endangeredgentleman.com Our contact information: Jeff Amerine / Jeff@startupjunkieconsulting.com / www.startupjunkieconsulting.com Jon Cadieux / jon@455mediagroup.com / www.455mediagroup.com / www.bentonvilleworkplace.com

In this episode we talk with businesses that were chosen to be a part of the Two Seven Zero Accelerator, a Startup Junkie Consulting initiative. Recorded in the basement of the the Old Post Office in Fayetteville and hosted by Hayseed Ventures. Business descriptions taken from their company websites. 4:40 Ben Mills, Owner and Founder of Fossil Cove Brewing Co, 1946 N Birch Ave, Fayetteville, AR. www.fossilcovebrewing.comben@fossilcovebrewing.com 8:20 Shannon Bedore, Managing Director of Sightline Retial. Sightline is uniquely positioned to offer non public companies the ability to leverage a centralized retail administration team to help develop relationships and achieve growth across multiple retailers. Sightline has expertise in buying, replenishment, analytics, project management and marketing. their team is designed to be an extension of yours and they are fully aligned with key retailers' organizational structure. This, along with the management and aggregation of data and strategy from each retailer partner, allows for efficient and effective solutions.www.sightlineretail.com/ 12:50 Danny Duong, Founder of Bespoke Knots. Bespoke Knots is an Arkansas based menswear company focused on the pursuit of creating your perfect bow tie. Each of their ties are designed and fabricated around an individuals specific set of needs, so they don't sell off-the-shelf, mass produced neckwear.www.bespokeknots.com/ 17:10 Loria Oliver, Host Retail Her and Founder, The Tot Tote. The Tot Tote is a two in one system that goes from a stylish toy organizer to an amazing tote bag for your child. It is designed to help the busy parent with their growing child's needs. The Tot Tote can help organize your child's toys, books, crayons, snacks and more in the car, on the plane and beyond. www.thetottote.com 21:00 Josh Rackley, Founder of Mosh Marketing. Mosh Marketing is a marketing company serving small businesses, with an emphasis on digital marketing. Our contact information: Jeff Amerine / Jeff@startupjunkieconsulting.com / www.startupjunkieconsulting.com Jon Cadieux / jon@455mediagroup.com / www.455mediagroup.com / www.bentonvilleworkplace.com

"The Baker and the Judge" is a story that has been told many times, perhaps most notably by the great French writer Francois Rabelais in his epic masterpiece of satire "Gargantua and Pantagruel". But it may have originated in Israel, and in one version of the tale, the judge in question is the legendary King Solomon, who also is reported to have offered an unusual solution to the problem of two mothers quarreling over the same child.We bring it to you from Chicago, where we've been holed up for the entire month of April--well, except for Kimberly, who's spent the past week visiting her parents and grandmother in Nevada. This is the first podcast that Dennis and Zephyr have done on their own.Why did we choose this particular story? Well, if we must have a reason, let's say we did it because Rabelais gave us the word "gargantuan", and that describes the Sears Tower in Chicago, which we visited this past week. It's the tallest building in North America, and for 25 years it was the tallest in the entire world. The 110-story titan stands 1450 feet tall, with the antennae on top adding another 275 feet for a total of 1725. The structure is actually a cluster of nine towers of various heights, with only two going the distance (The base is laid out like a tic-tac-toe board!) One of the designers allegedly illustrated the concept to a colleague by pulling cigarettes out of a pack at different lengths. And you thought those things were utterly worthless!We also saw another famous tower, the Leaning Tower of Pisa. Well, not exactly. We saw its twin, the Leaning Tower of Niles. Well, okay, so it's only a half-size twin. It still is a close enough copy to save us airfare to Italy. Standing 94 feet tall with a tilt of 7 feet off center (as opposed to the original's 177-ft. height and 15 and a half ft. tilt), the Leaning Tower of Niles was completed in 1934, only 700 years after its famous lookalike.And we visited another building in Chicago, the Old Post Office. Normally, there's not much interesting about it, but this week it was the location for the shooting of a scene from the new Batman movie. We didn't arrive in time to to see any filming, but we were able to get a glimpse of the set, which represented Gotham National Bank.Happy Listening!Dennis (Narrator and Sniffer), Zephyr (Baker and Judge) and Kimberly (mime)