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Tricia Menke, Events and Outreach Coordinator at the Illinois Railway Museum, joins Lisa Dent to share who’s visiting the Illinois Railway Museum. Thomas the Tank Engine is coming back for the 25th year. This weekend and the one following, families can attend the Day Out With Thomas event.

This episode, as Becky Mccoy might say ,is not for the faint hearted. It takes a hard look a everyone's fear, death of our love ones. This is a realty of live that we need to be able to handle and somehow move on. If you are grieving or know someone that is you may find this episode useful on your journey.Becky L McCoy is an engaging writer and speaker on spiritual formation who helps women who are disillusioned with their faith bravely face difficult life circumstances with tenderness. Becky speaks from experience, but is relatable and lighthearted, even when talking about the most challenging and painful moments in life.As a young widow who has processed her own grief, learned to live with anxiety and depression, and adjusted her perspective on what it means to suffer, Becky earned a Masters in Christian Theology and Spiritual Formation and uses these experiences and tools to guide women in discovering gentle, trauma informed ways of being and believing.Becky's work has been featured in The Mighty, (in)courage, Babble, and other publications and podcasts as well as Great Day Connecticut on the local news channel WFSB. She has taught workshops and led sessions for Hope*Writers, Jeff Goins' Mastermind Group, and Writer's Retreat at God's Whisper Farm as well as presented at local public schools and regional colleges and churches. Becky currently serves the Brian Dagle Foundation, a non-profit for grief support and suicide prevention, as the Communications & Outreach Coordinator, offers training in the QPR suicide prevention method, and hosts the podcast Sucker Punched as well as BRAVE together virtual retreats and live events.Becky Mccoy;s Sites:Website: https://beckylmccoy.com/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/beckylmccoyInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/beckylmccoyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/beckylmccoy/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@beckylmccoyOTR sites:Podcast Website: https://bobadleman.wixsite.com/otrmentalhealthMail: OvertheRainbowbob@gmail.comFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/otrachievingmentalhealhfrInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/over_the_rainbow_achieving Twitter: https://twitter.com/overtherain1bownYouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UChEYTddPDUaiZbFliit1r5Q

全米各地域の日系団体・コミュニティーで活躍する方々へのインタビューを通して、その地域での活動や魅力をお伝えします。 ２０２５年５月１９日放送：今週のゲストは、Camp Kesem タラー・ケデシアンさん、ヘイリー・バンチさん。 出演者のご紹介： Hello! We are Talar Khedesian and Hailey Bunch, Directors of Kesem at Long Beach State. Kesem is a national nonprofit that provides free, year-round services to kids who have a parent affected by cancer. Our largest program is a week-long free, overnight summer camp for children ages 6-18. Our biggest goal is to provide a supportive community for our campers, but to also allow them to have a fun-filled week away from home! こんにちは！私たちはタラー・ケデシアンとヘイリー・バンチです。ロングビーチ州立大学のKesemディレクターを務めています。Kesemは、がんの影響を受けた親をもつ子どもたちに対し、年間を通じて無償の支援を提供する全米規模の非営利団体です。私たちの主なプログラムは、6歳から18歳の子どもたちを対象とした、1週間の宿泊型サマーキャンプです。また私たちの最大の目標は、子どもたちに安心して過ごせるコミュニティを提供すること、そして何よりも思いっきり楽しめる1週間を届けることです！ ２人のプロフィール Hailey: My name is Hailey Bunch and I am a graduating senior at Cal State University Long Beach obtaining my degree in Cellular Molecular Biology and Physiology. I have worked in Kesem for four years now where I have spent time as a camp counselor, Outreach Coordinator, Unit Leader, and now a Co-Director of our chapter! Talar: My name is Talar Khedesian and I am a graduating senior at Cal State University Long Beach obtaining my degree in General Biology. This is my third year working with Kesem, where I have been a camp counselor, camp Operations Coordinator, Unit Leader, and now a Co-Director of our chapter! Hailey： 私の名前はヘイリー・バンチです。現在、カリフォルニア州立大学ロングビーチ校で細胞・分子生物学および生理学を専攻しており、卒業を控えています。 Kesemでの活動は今年で4年目になり、これまでキャンプカウンセラー、アウトリーチ・コーディネーター、ユニットリーダーを務め、現在はこのチャプターの共同ディレクターを務めています！ Talar： 私の名前はタラー・ケデシアンです。カリフォルニア州立大学ロングビーチ校で一般生物学を専攻しており、私も卒業を控えています。 Kesemでは今年で3年目になり、これまでキャンプカウンセラー、キャンプ運営コーディネーター、ユニットリーダーを務め、現在は共同ディレクターとして活動しています！ Below are some links you can choose from: Our Linktree: https://linktr.ee/campkesem_lbstate?fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAac1c51OEcbabe32baelyk_WI2SN--ov2qGjZ8pddWna33LNRjflWOJcsXfmZA_aem_i0_UbIsjOgh_obYqhuFheQ Donation: https://donate.kesem.org/team/608078 Register for Camp: https://kesem.campmanagement.com/p/request_for_info_m.php?action=enroll Kesem at Long Beach State Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kesem_lbstate/?utm_medium=copy_link Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kesemlbstate/ National Website: https://www.kesem.org/

Jonny Reinhardt talks with Berrien RESA Superintendent Eric Hoppstock as well as Laura Robinson, Parent Engagement and Outreach Coordinator and Jenilee Moody, Great Start Collaborative Local Leadership Group Coordinator about activities for kids during the Summer months. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We have published 120 episodes since 2019. For this new season, we thought it would be a good idea to look back on some of the highlights of our conversations and select 20 episodes that resonated with veterans, service members, military families, and the civilians who support them.But first up, you'll hear from some of the folks at Home Base who wake up every day with the same mission in mind, no matter what they do at the Center of Excellence in the Navy Yard and beyond. For this episode, you will hear a brief conversation with Marc Moyer, a U.S. Army Veteran who served with the 3rd Infantry Division in Iraq and is now a Veteran Outreach Coordinator at Home Base. Following my conversation with Marc, you'll hear an episode featuring Bonnie Carroll, a retired major in the Air Force Reserve and founder of the Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors, also known as TAPS. This organization has created a vital support network for those mourning the loss of a military loved one.Many thanks to Marc Moyer for all his work at Home Base in support of this mission to stomp stigma and treat the invisible wounds of veterans and military families.Run To Home Base: Join Ron and his team and sign up individually or on another team at the 16th annual Run To Home Base on July 26th, 2025, at Fenway Park! Go to runtohomebase.orgPlease visit homebase.org for updates, programming, and resources if you or someone you know is struggling. Home Base Nation is the official podcast for the Home Base Program for Veterans and Military Families. Our team sees veterans, service members, and their families addressing the invisible wounds of war at no cost. This is all made possible thanks to a grateful nation. To learn more about how to help, visit us at www.homebase.org. If you or anyone you know would like to connect to care, you can also reach us at 617-724-5202.Follow Home Base on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, LinkedInThe Home Base Nation Team is Steve Monaco, Army Veteran Kelly Field, Justin Scheinert, Chuck Clough, with COO Michael Allard, Brigadier General Jack Hammond, and Peter Smyth.Producer and Host: Dr. Ron HirschbergAssistant Producer, Editor: Chuck CloughChairman, Home Base Media Lab: Peter SmythThe views expressed by guests on the Home Base Nation podcast are their own, and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by guests are those of the guests and do not necessarily reflect the views of the Massachusetts General Hospital, Home Base, the Red Sox Foundation, or any of its officials.

The first Tuesday of every month we feature our segment with the New Hampshire Insurance Department and today our topic was National Safety Month which is commemorated each June. Joining the conversation were David Henderson, Executive Director of the New England Chapter of the National Safety Council, the NHID's Property and Casualty Director James Fox and the Insurance Department's Outreach Coordinator, A.J. Kierstead.

State Division of Hiways District 4 Manager Earl Gaskins updates projects in the areaScott's Run Settlement House Executive Director Michael Richard and Outreach Coordinator on help and assistance they need and upcoming events. 

Today we are setting the table with Livermush and news about the Annual Livermush Festival that takes place June 7 in Marion, NC. Our guests today are Natalie Bell and Alena Carson. Natalie Bell is the Events and Outreach Coordinator for the Marion Business Association, and Alena Carson or (Lena) is co-owner of “Mama T's Rolling Snack Shack” Lena has won the Trophy for “Crowd's Favorite” for she and her team's Livermush dishes in 2022, 23, 24 and she aims to win it again this year.

We FINALLY HAD Emma on again, instead of to begin her internship with us, to close it out! Emma joined Josh and Dirk in Park City, Utah at the National Ability Center for Move United's Disabled Sports Education Conference . We were so blessed to have Emma as our intern during the Spring semester and excited to have her stay on as our Outreach Coordinator. Please don't forget to register for the Windy City Showdown! Registration is closing soon! REGISTER HERE

We've got the whole crew for this one!! Join us as we introduce you to RYLEE our new teammate and Outreach Coordinator! Hear her testimony, introduction to Impact and her move to Westfield!!

Steven joins Jimmy on today's SnailTrail4x4 Podcast. Steven is Operations & Outreach Coordinator, which covers a lot, and we get to hear about it on today's podcast. The Toyota Jamboree has been happening since 2006 and might be the largest gathering of Toyotas in North America. There are a lot of fun activities happening this year, and we get to talk all about them. Monthly Discount Code with Devos Outdoor, Use snailtrail12 to get any or all of the Devos Outdoor ecosystem that you need for your camping lifestyle. Want to win some Tires? Our friends at Yokohama are donating a set of tires for the 750 Apple Podcast reviews giveaway winner. Also, like before, we will give away swag packs every 50 until we get to the main giveaway. All reviews need to be left on Apple Podcast to be entered. Congratulations to TannerIsCooler for winning the 550 reviews swag pack. 1986Toyota4x4Pickup won 650 reviews for a SnailTrail4x4 Swag pack and an OnX off-road Elite Membership. Call us and leave us a VOICEMAIL!!! We want to hear from you even more!!! You can call and say whatever you like! Ask a question, leave feedback, correct some information about welding, say how much you hate your Jeep, and wish you had a Toyota! We will air them all, live, on the podcast! +01-916-345-4744. If you have any negative feedback, you can call our negative feedback hotline, 408-800-5169. 4Wheel Underground has all the suspension parts you need to take your off-road rig from leaf springs to a performance suspension system. We just ordered our kits for Kermit and Samantha and are looking forward to getting them. The ordering process was quite simple, and after answering the questionnaire to ensure we got the correct and best-fitting kits for our vehicles. If you want to level up your suspension game, check out 4Wheel Underground. SnailTrail4x4 Podcast is brought to you by all of our peeps over at irate4x4! Make sure to stop by and see all of the great perks you get for supporting SnailTrail4x4! Discount Codes, Monthly Give-Always, Gift Boxes, the SnailTrail4x4 Community, and the ST4x4 Treasure Hunt! Thank you to all of those who support us! We couldn't do it without you guys (and gals!)! SnailSquad Monthly Giveaway Like last few years, we are giving away two of our April Gift Boxes to two lucky winners. Each of you will receive one gift box with all the goodies that we put into the box. If you want a chance to win this mystery box, sign up as a SnailSquad member on Irate4x4.com Congratulations to Patric Eddy for winning the Devos LightRanger 2000. The new overhead light now has 2000 lumens and built-in color changing. Its amazing. If you want a chance to win a Light Ranger 2000 make sure to sign up as a SnailSquad member on Irate4x4.com Listener Discount Codes: SnailTrail4x4 -SnailTrail15 for 15% off SnailTrail4x4 MerchMORRFlate - snailtraill4x4 to get 10% off MORRFlate Multi Tire Inflation Deflation™ KitsIronman 4x4 - snailtrail20 to get 20% off all Ironman 4x4 branded equipment!Sidetracked Offroad - snailtrail4x4 (lowercase) to get 15% off lights and recovery gearSpartan Rope - snailtrail4x4 to get 10% off sitewideShock Surplus - SNAILTRAIL4x4 to get $25 off any order!Mob Armor - SNAILTRAIL4X4 for 15% offSummerShine Supply - ST4x4 for 10% off4WheelUnderground - snailtrailBackpacker's Pantry - Affiliate LinkLaminx Protective Films – Use Link to get 20% off all products (Affiliate Link) Show Music: Midroll Music - ComaStudio Outroll Music - Meizong Kumbang

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, John is joined by Tricia Menke, Events and Outreach Coordinator at the Illinois Railway […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, John is joined by Tricia Menke, Events and Outreach Coordinator at the Illinois Railway […]

It's time once again for our Best of the Midwest feature! Are you trying to come up with some vacation ideas that are only a quick getaway from the Chicago area? Well, John Williams has some great recommendations for your trip! Today, John is joined by Tricia Menke, Events and Outreach Coordinator at the Illinois Railway […]

Send us a textBrittany Hughes is the Marketing and Outreach Coordinator for Play Pensacola Parks & Recreation. In this episode, she debunks what you think of summer camp, how their 17 different camps are customized to the children's individual interests, needs and skills, and how scholarships can defray the costs.Guest: Brittany Hughes https://www.cityofpensacola.com/940/Summer-CampsLearn more about Escambia County School District: https://www.escambiaschools.org/Find additional links: https://www.voicesunitedineducation.com/podcast-episodesHost: Meredith Hackwith Edwards

Wexford Festival Opera is calling all primary and secondary schools, and the wider community, as part of its learning and engagement programme. Joining me to discuss this programme is Elizabeth Drwal.

"Just seeing people care about what you're doing and want to fund you even where they can, that's like a big deal.” In this episode, we are joined by Kendra Nelson, the Outreach Coordinator for SeaChange Marine Conservation Society as she shares both her love for the ocean and struggles around communicating the importance of its conservation. We'll explore the challenges of conservation work, including combating misinformation, securing funding, and navigating the complexities of public perception, along with some of Kendra's incredible ocean highlights throughout her career. To learn more about Kendra Nelson and SeaChange Marine Conservation Society visit seachangesociety.com. — Music: Sascha Ende Free download: https://filmmusic.io/en/song/12691-story-of-a-bee Licensed under CC BY 4.0: https://filmmusic.io/en/standard-license

This episode of Quality Living With Peaceful Support, hosted by Amanda Whittemore, features Jan Rowe, Outreach Coordinator for End of Life Choices Oregon (ELCOR). They discuss end-of-life care options under the Oregon Death with Dignity Act. Topics include the role of end-of-life doulas in offering emotional and logistical support, the impact of telemedicine in providing […]

Michael Wilson is the Outreach Coordinator for Harris County Department of Education, CASE Program and host the Making After School Cool podcast. For over 25 years, he has worked extensively to design and implement programs intended to make the educational experience for students and their families a positive one. #michaelwilson #harriscounty #deptofeducation  #outreach #tsc #gogetit Chip Baker Social Mediahttps://www.wroteby.me/chipbaker

This week Hannah and Travis chat with International Student Success and Outreach Coordinator, Mahammad "Mo" Hajiyev, about the the work he does for international students at Northwest, the challenges international students face, and his advice to be successful. Check out the video podcast on YouTube and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

  Many of our trout waters run through agricultural areas. We need food and clean water and we'd like to fish for trout in these waters, but sometimes these things don't play well together.  It's when all user groups get together and come up with solutions that we have the best of both worlds. Cameron Aker [39:29] is the Outreach Coordinator for the Driftless Region of Iowa, and in this week's podcast he tells us how farmers, landowners, Trout Unlimited, and various government agencies have worked together to manage the land for food production while protecting sensitive coldwater fisheries. You'll learn how they do this, who funds the work, and how you can look into starting a similar initiative in your area.   In the Fly Box this week, we have the usual roundup of basic questions, good tips, and more advanced questions, including: How do I know when it's appropriate to use resin instead of head cement? I am very new to fly fishing and want to keep my initial fly selection simple. Do you think that's a good idea? Is it a good idea to tie a sacrificial mono loop at the end of my fly line to preserve the loop? What size dry flies do you use in the East for dry/dropper rigs? Are there more "vintage" Orvis reels that you still use? Are there notable distinctions between the various kinds of dubbing? I saw a single caddisfly on the snow recently.  Is this unusual? I had something snap my 12-pound fluorocarbon tippet in a clean break while fishing in salt water. What could have caused this? What do you keep on your fly tying desk, other than the typical tools and materials? What should I bring for a traveling fly-tying kit? Great tips from a listener on how to lessen backache when tying flies. How do you target cold, high rivers?  

Episode #304: In this episode, we bring together three guests who share stories of resilience, artistry, and the transformative power of creative expression when faced with the challenges of displacement and conflict.Elisabeth Win, the Outreach Coordinator of Joy House, discusses its role as a safe space for Burmese refugees in Thailand, focusing on psychosocial support through music, art, and vocational training. She highlights Joy House's efforts to bridge cultural gaps between the Thai host community and Burmese refugees by providing free classes and outreach programs in local schools. Elisabeth also explains the challenges refugees face, including legal insecurity and cultural adjustment, and the importance of fostering goodwill with the Thai community.Phoe San shares his journey as a violinist and music teacher who fled Myanmar after the coup due to his activism, including leading a violin protest movement. Despite challenges, he continues to teach violin online and in Thai refugee communities, emphasizing the instrument's expressive and therapeutic potential. He reflects on using music to memorialize victims of the military's violence, sharing a poignant story of playing at the site of a friend's death. Phoe San sees a healing power in music which can help displaced individuals, and he highlights the transformative power of art in conflict zones.Daniel Saw recounts his escape from Myanmar following the military coup, detailing the dangers of crossing into Thailand with his family. Now a music producer and teacher, he gives piano lessons and vocal classes to support himself and displaced communities. Daniel reflects on the importance of art in emotional healing and self-expression, noting that music fosters resilience and offers a creative outlet for trauma relief.

Send us a textHomelessness is a growing concern in Georgia, with close to 10-thousand people across the state facing housing instability due to poverty, rising housing costs, unemployment, and systemic barriers to affordable housing. The impact of homelessness on children is profound and our CAPS Program has been working with child care providers to better understand how to serve families facing homelessness. Joining us this week to talk about homelessness and child care in Georgia is Ann Panzica, CAPS Provider Relations Education and Outreach Manager, Rachel Fowler, CAPS Provider Relations Education and Outreach Coordinator, and Olivia Kyle, CAPS Policy and Process Improvement Administrator.  Support the show

Send us a textThere have been instances where a goat owner watched a severely parasitized, anemic goat die because they did not realize that a life-saving blood transfusion was an option for their animal. Surprising as it may be, it is!In this episode, Dr. Ryan Breuer, Assistant Clinical Professor of Large Animal Internal Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-School of Veterinary Medicine and Diagnostic Case and Outreach Coordinator at the Wisconsin Veterinary Diagnostic Lab, discusses blood transfusions in small ruminants. He covers when a transfusion may be needed, whole blood vs plasma transfusions, potential risks, and whether or not goats are always crossmatched with their donors.Dr. Breuer also talks about his research on the practice of xenotransfusions, which is transferring blood from one species to another–from cow to goat in his study. He discusses why they chose a cow as the donor and whether or not xenotransfusions can be successful in emergency situations when a same-species donor is not available. See full show notes here >> https://thriftyhomesteader.com/blood-transfusion-in-goats/ To see the most recent episodes, visit  ForTheLoveOfGoats.comWant to support the content you love?Head over to -- https://thrifty-homesteader.ck.page/products/love-goats-tip-jarThanks for listening!No one ever said raising goats was easy, but it doesn't have to cost a fortune or drive you crazy! You just need the right information. Click here to learn more about our Goats 365 membership.

Kalamazoo River Watershed Council joins us to reflect on their Kalamazoo River Youth Experience Program that took place over the summer. Representatives from two participating organizations - El Concilio and Kalamazoo Youth Development Network - are also present for the conversation. Doug and Bela share why taking young people on kayaking trips can change the way they look at the river and the environment, and their partners share about how the experience affected and empowered the children and their families. KRWC@kalamazooriver.org https://kalamazooriver.org https://kydnet.org https://www.facebook.com/KYDNetwork/ https://elconciliokzoo.org https://www.facebook.com/ConcilioKzoo/  Ja'Nequa Walker Out Of School Time Program Development Coach Kalamazoo Youth Development Network or KYD Net Jessica Cortes Director of Programs El Concilio Bela Ballez, Outreach Coordinator & Event Planner, Kalamazoo River Watershed Council Doug McLaughlen, Executive Director, Kalamazoo River Watershed Council

First up on today's wide-ranging show, Ralph speaks to political scientist Adolph Reed about how American politics has started taking its cues from professional wrestling and how the left can rebuild itself. Then, we welcome Steve Silberstein from National Popular Vote to update us on their interstate compact's progress. Finally, we're joined by three interns from the American Museum of Tort Law—Dylan Bird, Gabriel Duffany, and Rachel Donovan discuss a rather unique summer assignment.Adolph Reed is Professor Emeritus of political science at the University of Pennsylvania and an organizer with the Debs-Jones-Douglass Institute's Medicare for All-South Carolina initiative, and co-host of Class Matters Podcast. His most recent books are The South: Jim Crow and Its Afterlives and (with Walter Benn Michaels) No Politics but Class Politics.One of the things that struck me, especially, is during the pandemic it was striking to see how much full-blown animus toward government— or toward the idea of public and public goods—that there is out there in society at large. And we know Heritage (and the rest of the reactionary, the Koch brothers) have been fueling that and stoking that kind of resentment for as long as they've been around, frankly, right…But what's different is that since the Clinton years, the Democrats have been just as likely to attack the idea of government or public goods and public services, right? And they're more likely to do it backhandedly…So there hasn't been any space for people to connect even the fact that they like to go to the public library or like to use the public park with this bipartisan, full-bore attack on the idea of government. And that has gone so far and so deeply within society.Adolph ReedSteve Silberstein founded and served as the first president of Innovative Interfaces Inc., a leading supplier of computer software for the automation of college and city libraries. Mr. Silberstein sold his interest in the company in 2001 and now devotes his time to philanthropic and civic matters, one of which is sitting on the Board of Directors of National Popular Vote.Of the states that have passed [the National Popular Vote compact], it's mostly been with Democratic votes. Because for a while there's been a theory that Republicans couldn't win the national popular vote. That's why they opposed it. But now that they have actually won the popular vote this time around, that theory which caused some of them to oppose it has gone by the wayside.Steve SilbersteinThere's no reason for [Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, and Michigan being “swing states”]. You know, those states didn't even exist when the constitution was established. It's just purely an accident…Those states are not typical of the United States—each state is unique in some way. So, Wisconsin has a big dairy industry. Pennsylvania has coal mining or fracking or something like that. So the candidates just concentrate on those—what are really very obscure issues to most of the people in the country. These states are not typical. They are not representative in any way shape or form of the rest of the country.Steve SilbersteinDylan Bird is a sophomore at St Lawrence University, pursuing a double major in Global Studies and Spanish on a Pre Law Track. Gabriel Duffany is a sophomore at the University of Connecticut, pursuing a double major in Human Rights and Communication also on a Pre Law Track, and he is an intern at the American Museum of Tort Law. Rachel Donovan is the Outreach Coordinator at the American Museum of Tort Law, and she is pursuing studies in education. All three recently worked as summer interns at the American Museum of Tort Law in the VoxBox Civic Engagement Summer Course, and they participated in Ralph Nader's Dictionary Pilot.It's a very daunting task when somebody hands you a full dictionary—over a thousand pages or so—and asks you to read it front-to-back. Once you start to actually sink your teeth into it…I actually found it to be a very positive experience. Rather than simply looking up individual words and ending your journey there, the goal really becomes the exploration of knowledge.Dylan BirdFor me, what really did stand out wasn't the individual words. It was more so the process of defining that I found the most compelling. So it showed up to me in the linguistic sense that these aren't exact definitions here. They're more so measurements, gauges of people's public opinions and definitions that would shift over time. So it was interesting to see how the evolution of words came, how meanings evolved over time with new technologies, new cultural moments. And as a news writer, I found that fascinating—the complexities of a word, the connotations that go with it, they can make or break the framing of any certain topic.Gabriel DuffanyI think that this project could be very important for students of all ages because it's not often that you would use a physical dictionary very much anymore—versus just going online and looking up a word. And now multiple definitions could come up—you may not even find exactly what you're looking for, because words undergo new meanings on a near-daily basis. And I think having the chance to read the original definition may give students new meanings to words that they may have thought they had the knowledge of due to social media.Rachel DonovanNews 12/25/241. On December 19th, the Teamsters announced they would launch “the largest strike against Amazon in U.S. history.” This strike covers nearly 10,000 Amazon workers who have joined the Teamsters, with workers taking to the picket line in New York City Atlanta, Southern California, San Francisco and Skokie, Illinois. Teamsters President Sean O'Brien is quoted saying “If your package is delayed during the holidays, you can blame Amazon's insatiable greed. We gave Amazon a clear deadline to come to the table and do right by our members. They ignored it…This strike is on them.” Scenes from this strike went viral over the holidays; one video posted by Labor Notes journalist Luis Feliz Leon shows NYPD officers guarding a path for Amazon trucks to depart after clearing away a blockade by striking workers – in case you were wondering whose side the cops are on.2. In more Amazon union news, INDY Week's Lena Geller reports that on December 23rd Amazon workers filed for a union election at the RDU1 warehouse in Garner, North Carolina. These workers are organizing under the auspices of Carolina Amazonians for Solidarity and Empowerment, aka CAUSE, which states that “despite an illegal campaign of intimidation by Amazon, which is desperate to keep unions out to continue paying poverty wages and failing to improve dismal work conditions,” the union believes they have “easily” exceeded the 30% card check threshold to demand an election. If successful, RDU1 would become the first unionized Amazon facility in the South.3. Independent investigative journalists Ken Klippenstein and Dan Boguslaw are out with a report on a potential conflict of interest in the Luigi Mangione prosecution. Apparently, “Magistrate Judge Katharine H. Parker, who is overseeing pre-trial hearings for…Mangione, is married to a former Pfizer executive.” Judge Parker's husband, Bret Parker, had served as Vice President and assistant general counsel at Wyeth, and held the same titles after that company was purchased by Pfizer. According to financial disclosures, Mr. Parker still collects a pension from Pfizer in the form of a “Senior Executive Retirement Plan.” The Parkers also own hundreds of thousands of dollars' worth of stock in Pfizer itself, along with other pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and healthcare companies. These holdings raise grave questions about the impartiality of this judge.4. In more news from New York, Gothamist reports New York Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill which would have “reversed New York's longstanding ban on jury service for anyone convicted of felonies at any point in their lives. If enacted, the bill would have allowed people with felony convictions to serve only after completing their sentences, including parole.” This bill passed with the support of the New York Civil Liberties Union and Phil Desgranges, an attorney at The Legal Aid Society, called this bill “common-sense legislation.” State Senator Jabari Brisport wrote “Fun fact about [New York] politics. The Governor has until end of year to sign bills so she usually waits until [the] holiday season and vetoes a bunch right before Christmas, hoping no one notices.” The Gothamist piece notes that Hochul vetoed 132 bills over the weekend.5. Turning to Israel, a remarkable story in unfolding around the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz. According to Democracy Now!, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is planning to skip the anniversary “out of fears he might be arrested for committing war crimes in Gaza.” As we have documented on this program, the International Criminal Court issued arrest warrants for Netanyahu and his former defense minister Yoav Gallant in November, and since then various countries have grappled with their obligations under international law to arrest the pair. While certain ICC signatory nations like Germany and France have sought to weasel out of these commitments, according to this report, “Poland's deputy foreign minister recently confirmed Poland would comply with the ICC arrest warrants if Netanyahu visited.”6. On the domestic front, newly elected Congressional Progressive Caucus chair Greg Casar has sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin demanding that the Biden administration withhold new transfers of offensive weaponry to the Israeli military. In this letter, he and other progressive members of Congress make clear that the administration itself has “correctly identified steps the Israeli government must take in order for continued transfers…to be in accordance with U.S. law,” and that “the Israeli government has failed to take sufficient action or change course.” This letter is signed by 20 members of Congress including Casar himself along with Summer Lee, James McGovern, Mark Pocan, Pramila Jayapal, Sara Jacobs, AOC, Rashida Tlaib, and others.7. In a stunning story picked up by POLITICO, Republican Congresswoman Kay Granger – chair of the critical House Appropriations Committee until last April – has been missing in action for months. Despite continuing to hold her Texas seat, she has not cast a vote at all since July. Calls to her office went unanswered and unreturned. Visits to her office found it vacant. And when investigative reporters sought her out, they wound up finding her in an assisted living facility wracked with dementia. This story is tragic; Granger's son has spoken out since publication, addressing how rapidly his mother's mental decline has progressed. Yet, this is just the most striking example of the gerontocracy that has gripped Capitol Hill. And at least Granger had the sense remaining to recuse herself from votes; rebellious Republican Congressman Thomas Massie of Kentucky is quoted saying he's “more concerned about the congressmen who have dementia and are still voting.”8. Moving to some good news, the Federal Trade Commission announced last week that they, along with the Attorney General of Illinois, have reached a $25 million settlement with food delivery giant GrubHub, stemming from the firm's engagement in “an array of unlawful practices including deceiving diners about delivery costs and blocking their access to their accounts and funds, deceiving workers about how much money they would make delivering food, and unfairly and deceptively listing restaurants on its platform without their permission.” In addition to the monetary penalty, the company must make significant changes to its operations model, including “telling consumers the full cost of delivery, honestly advertising pay for drivers, and listing restaurants on its platform only with their consent.” This is a victory for consumers, workers, restaurants, but perhaps above all, the rule of law. As FTC Chair Lina Khan puts it “There is no ‘gig platform' exemption to the laws on the books.”9. On December 23rd, President Biden announced that he would commute the death sentences for 37 out of the 40 federal prisoners on death row, in a major victory for ending executions by the state. These sentences have been commuted to life in prison without the possibility of parole. In a statement, Biden wrote “I've dedicated my career to reducing violent crime and ensuring a fair and effective justice system…Make no mistake: I condemn these murderers, grieve for the victims of their despicable acts, and ache for all the families who have suffered unimaginable and irreparable loss. But… I am more convinced than ever that we must stop the use of the death penalty at the federal level.” He ends this statement by alluding to the fact that as president he has imposed a moratorium on federal executions and fears that the incoming Trump administration will resume state-sponsored killings. Per AP, the three inmates whose sentences were not commuted are: Dylann Roof, the Mother Emanuel AME Church shooter, Boston bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, and Tree of Life Synagogue shooter Robert Bowers.10. Finally, on Christmas Eve, Bernie Sanders issued a statement laying out “How to Make America Healthy Again,” echoing the language used by Robert F. Kennedy Jr. Under Bernie's plan, this initiative would include Medicare for All, lowering the cost of prescription drugs, paid family and medical leave, a 32-hour work week, raising the minimum wage, and reforms to the food industry itself, such as banning junk food ads and stronger warning labels on high-sugar products. As with Bernie's qualified embrace of the “Department of Government Efficiency” this should be seen as a savvy move to call the Trump team's bluff. Will they really go after big sugar? Or will they bend the knee to their corporate benefactors yet again?This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. 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Today, Clancy speaks with Devon Wood, Direct Service and Outreach Coordinator for the Kingston Emergency Food Collaborative. In this episode, they talked about having access to nutritious food that nurtures soul and mental health, the means of having access to the things that are meaningful and nourishing to people, and the real definition of food insecurity and food stress.

What's better than a series of Safe Auburn: Community Conversations meetings? How about a round two! That's exactly what's headed to schools across Auburn in January and February when the Safe Auburn series continues with the latest in greatest. We heard you, now we're ready to share. Keisha Taylor, Equity, Engagement and Outreach Coordinator, joins Jonathan, Chester, and Angee to talk about the meetings, further outreach efforts, and more! Plus, put your Christmas and holiday knowledge to the test.

For today's episode, Clancy speaks with Tania Roa, Communications and Outreach Coordinator for Sustainable Harvest International, an environmental organization that highlights the links between environmental degradation and rural poverty. You won't want to miss their discussion about regenerative agriculture, its impacts, and ways to get involved with it. Listen and enjoy the show!

Getting a kidney transplant before starting dialysis or with little time spent on dialysis is a preferred form of kidney failure treatment. Despite that, preemptive kidney transplants are under-utilized. In today's episode Daniella Duke, a preemptive transplant recipient, and Bethany Cruz, an Outreach Coordinator discuss this and more.   Bethany Cruz has over a decade of experience in kidney transplant education and is a dedicated outreach coordinator at the Houston Methodist J.C. Walter Jr. Transplant Center in Houston, Texas. Specializing in preemptive and living donor kidney transplant education, Bethany is passionate about improving access to living donation for all patients in need of a kidney transplant. Through her work, Bethany strives to raise awareness to make a meaningful impact in the lives of those affected by kidney disease. Daniella Duke is a chronic kidney disease patient, since childhood. Her disease became more active in her 20s, and she received a living-donor kidney transplant in 2000. In 2021, she received her second kidney transplant from a deceased donor.  Both of these transplants were pre-emptive, and Daniella has never been on dialysis. She is grateful for having been the recipient of two kidney transplants and advocates for chronic kidney disease patients to receive the care they need. In addition, Daniella is a physician, specializing in medical and surgical dermatology, has a master's in public health, and is the proud mother of twins, Andy and Juli. Dr. Duke has navigated both her professional and personal life, blending the experiences, knowledge, and perspectives of both a physician and a chronic kidney disease/transplant patient. She deeply empathizes with the issues, concerns, and medical challenges that kidney disease patients face on a day-to-day basis.   Do you have comments, questions, or suggestions? Email us at NKFpodcast@kidney.org. Also, make sure to rate and review us wherever you listen to podcasts.  

As the seasons change, calves can face increased health challenges. Dr. Ryan Breuer, Clinical Assistant Professor and Diagnostic Case & Outreach Coordinator at the University of Wisconsin School of Veterinary Medicine, emphasizes the importance of maintaining vigilant health practices for young calves. “Calf issues occur year-round, but seasonal changes often bring an increase in disease processes,” Dr. Breuer explains. “Respiratory diseases and other common illnesses, like Salmonella, are more prevalent when the weather fluctuates.” As farmers prepare for the colder months, Dr. Breuer encourages them to assess their management protocols. "The environment, the pathogen load, and the calf's health are all factors in preventing disease," he explains. "By paying attention to these areas, farmers can ensure healthier calves and a smoother transition into winter." Dr. Breuer also reminds farmers of the critical role of colostrum in calf health. "The quality, not the quantity, of colostrum is vital. Ensuring that calves receive enough colostrum with a high level of immunoglobulins is essential for their early health," he explained.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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We wanted to get a follow up on the discovery of 6 baby tortoises at the reserve that made headlines this week!

It's National Suicide Prevention Week. One of the most effective moves for promoting awareness and strategies to prevent suicide was simplifying the crisis hotline number to 988. Signed into federal law in 2020. What happens when someone dials the 988 crisis hotline? D2 asks Diana Ballesteros Riano, Outreach Coordinator with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute.

On this episode of Bend Don't Break, host Aaron Switzer sits down with Lexie Park, the Outreach Coordinator at Locavore, to explore her extensive work in food access and education. With over eight years of experience in the NGO sector, Lexie has worked both domestically and internationally, dedicating herself to addressing food insecurity and promoting a just and sustainable food system.

Sue Stout, Outreach Coordinator for Ruth’s House in Faribault, talks about the organization’s mission of providing assistance to women and children in crisis, and their upcoming 20th Anniversary celebration this Friday, August 23rd.

Sue Stout, Outreach Coordinator for Ruth's House in Faribault, talks about the organization's mission of providing assistance to women and children in crisis, and their upcoming 20th Anniversary celebration this Friday, August 23rd. 

Welcome to a special episode of The Backyard Naturalists podcast! We are thrilled to share that our podcast has been recognized by the readers of The Matthews Mint Hill Weekly as their favorite, earning us the honor of being an award-winning podcast. We are incredibly grateful for the support of our listeners, as we now reach audiences in all 50 states and over 100 countries worldwide.   In this week's episode, your hosts Debbie and Laurie are joined by a special guest, Nick Lund, also known as "The Birdist". Nick, with his extensive background as the Advocacy and Outreach Coordinator for Maine Audubon, brings a wealth of knowledge to the discussion on state birds. As an author and nature writer, Nick's insights add depth to the conversation.   Tune in as Debbie, Laurie, and Nick explore the fascinating process of choosing state birds, uncovering the reasons behind the Northern Cardinal's immense popularity and prevalence among state selections. The conversation takes a thoughtful turn, offering recommended substitutes and better choices for state birds, offering valuable perspectives on the symbolism and representation of these avian ambassadors.   Join us for an enriching and engaging episode as we unravel the captivating world of state birds with "The Birdist" himself. Discover the intricate thought processes and significance behind these feathered representatives, and gain a deeper appreciation for the remarkable diversity and beauty of the avian world.   If you have ideas for topics that you'd like us to pursue, send us a message either on our Facebook page or our website. We would really like to hear from you.   Connect with the Backyard Naturalists on the Web, Facebook and Instagram.   Please visit and support our presenting sponsor, Backyard Birds at http://www.thebirdfoodstore.com/. A mecca for bird lovers and bird watchers, Backyard Birds is an independent family-owned business located in Matthews, NC (next to Dairy Queen), just southeast of Charlotte.   Thanks for listening to The Backyard Naturalists.  We hope you have a day filled with the wonders of nature. Get outside and take a walk on the wild side! Please don't forget to leave a 5-star review for The Backyard Naturalists podcast.   Production services for The Backyard Naturalists podcast are provided by Downtown Podcasting. To start a conversation on how you can have a podcast, simply send an email to info@downtownpodcasting.com.   While recording the Backyard Naturalists podcast, Debbie and Laurie enjoy coffee provided by the Good Cup Coffee Company  in Matthews, North Carolina. Follow Good Cup Coffee on Instagram and look for them at the Matthews Community Farmer's Market  this Saturday morning. 

Rebekah and Haley discuss ways to combat summer boredom before the back-to-school season starts. Haley shares her favorite St. Louis hidden gems, events, and festivals to enjoy with the family. She also gives us some creative ideas for getting out of the house by visiting cat cafes and trying some boba tea! Want ideas for a date night or looking for a night out with your girlfriends? Check out Haley's blog post Eating Through the STL Top 100 - 2024 Edition. Are you feeling adventurous and wanting to take a weekend trip to Chicago before school starts? Get some ideas from our Chicago Family Summer Destination Guide. Don't forget to join the St. Louis PBS Facebook Group now so you can join their activities for next summer! Haley was born and raised in small town Kansas. She moved to St. Louis after graduating from the University of Kansas to attend graduate school at Lindenwood. Her 2 year plan to live in St. Louis turned into 12 when she met her husband. They were married on home plate at Busch Stadium in 2015 and are parents to two girls, Presley and Piper, Haley started her career as a Certified Athletic Trainer working at high schools all throughout St. Louis. After returning to nursing school she was a Trauma ICU nurse for 5 years before taking on her current role as the Injury Prevention and Outreach Coordinator at a Level 1 Trauma Center. Outside of work Haley blogs about local food and businesses as part of the Yelp Elite Squad, volunteers for Make-A-Wish MoKan, and loves strength training and self care. Haley considers herself a “wrangler of tiny females”. She loves raising a strong willed preschooler who both challenges and amazes her. Haley loves living in St. Louis and feels it has so much to offer to inspire children and foster creativity. You can follow her at @mamastrebs.We hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! To learn more about Moms of the Lou you can go to stlouismom.com or follow us on Instagram and Facebook. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast and Spotify. And don't forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! This episode was produced by the St. Louis Mom. It was recorded and edited by Half Coast Studios in St. Louis, Missouri. Music composed by Trina Harger.

Episode 185: Food Crisis, the International Food Regime, and Endless Agrarian Modernization in the MENA Regio The agrarian and food crisis in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) have re-emerged vigorously to the attention of global development agencies and governments in coincidence with the Russia-Ukraine war. The food crisis has  been interpreted through a number of tropes, including Malthusian, environmentally determinist, security and development economics approaches. Within the dominant mainstream discourse, the MENA region is often depicted as a homogenous geographical area characterized by dryness, infertile lands and poor water resources. How did imperialism, colonialism and the Cold War influence the MENA food systems? What were the effects of agrarian modernizations, trade liberalization and neoliberalism on the agricultural systems in the region? These are some questions that this presentation tries to answer using a geographical and historical-comparative analysis, through a food regimes lens. Understanding contemporary social relations dynamics cannot be limited to the recent period. Agriculture and food in the MENA region are anchored in the history of power relations ruled by flows of capital and the shaping of ecological transformations during the longue durée of capitalism and its corresponding modes of control and regulation. Giuliano Martiniello is Associate Professor of Political Science and Political Economy at the Faculy of Law, Political and Social Sciences, Université Internationale de Rabat and Adjunct Associate Professor at the Faculty of Agricultural and Food Sciences, American University of Beirut. Prior to joining UIR, he was Assistant Professor at the American University of Beirut (2015-2020), Research Fellow at the Makerere Institute of Social Research, Makerere University (2011-2015), and Post-Doctoral Research Fellow at the Centre for Civil Society, University of KwaZulu-Natal (2012-2013). He got his PhD in Politics at the School of Politics and International Studies of the University of Leeds (2011). He is broadly interested in the political economy, political sociology and political ecology of agrarian and environmental change. His research interests include land regimes, food and farming systems, large-scale land enclosures and contract farming, conservation and deforestation, rural social conflicts and agrarian movements in Africa and the Middle East. He has published articles in a number of top-ranking international journals such as World Development, Journal of Peasant Studies, Journal of Agrarian Change, Geoforum, Land Use Policy, Food Secuirty, Globalizations, Agrarian South: a Journal of Political Economy; Third World Quarterly, Review of African Political Economy, among others. He is Contributing Editor of the Review of African Political Economy and Associate Editor of Agrarian South: A Journal of Political Economy. He is co-editor of the book Uganda: The Dynamics of Neoliberal Transformation, London, Zed Books (2018).  This episode is part of the CAORC and Carnegie Corporation of New York program "The Maghrib From the Peripheries: Property, Natural Resources and Social Actors in the Maghrib". It was recorded via zoom on the 19th of October, 2023 by the American Institute for Maghrib Studies (AIMS). Edited by Hayet Yebbous Bensaid, Librarian, Outreach Coordinator, Content Curator (CEMA).  

Sara Barr, Head Athletic Trainer and & Outreach Coordinator at Riverside, joins us to share tips to help your child safely get back into fall sports.

Andrew Hatch, Outreach Coordinator for the Community Power Coalition of New Hampshire, and Rob Werner, chair of the Concord Energy and Environment Advisory Committee are in the Concord TV podcast studio to talk about Community Power in Concord: what residents can expect, how the program works, and where to find more information. Learn more at www.concordnh.gov/communitypower.

Episode 184: Activating Ruins and Performing Power in Colonial Carthage In the decades leading up to, and during, the French Protectorate (1881–1956), the excavation of ruins became a critical component of a colonialist modernizing practice that saw North Africa's ancient imperial and early Christian pasts as tangible justification for European dominance. Sites were not only unearthed, but their ruins were consolidated, restored, activated, and fabricated as backdrops for highly staged and politically significant events, and thus the enactment of France's “civilizing mission.” This conversation considers several case studies that illustrate the exploitation of ruins in the operation of the colonialist imagination and power relationships. Based on archival and on-site research, it explores the use of Carthage's Roman theatre by the Carthage Institute for a series of drama festivals in the early 1900s, as well as the Catholic Church's 1930 International Eucharistic Congress, elements of which were scattered across the ruin-rich city's many sites. These events, which aimed to add legitimacy to the French and Catholic presence by emphasizing continuity and revival, involved excavation and restoration work, as well as the participation of set designers and artists who took considerable liberties in their contributions to the events' mélange of site-specific history and ephemeral fantasy. Together these cases illuminate the intersection of archaeology, politics, and architecture, as well as the academy, the colonialist Church and state, and several creative fields in bringing ruins from the orientalist imagination to the real world of French-occupied Tunisia. Daniel E. Coslett is an assistant professor of architectural history at Drexel University (Philadelphia, USA) and was a 2005–06 Fulbright student researcher in Tunisia. A scholar of colonial and postcolonial built environments in North Africa and the wider Mediterranean region, his work addresses intersections of architecture, heritage, archaeology, and tourism. Coslett has published several edited volumes and book chapters on colonial architecture, global built environments, and heritage, as well as articles in publications including the Journal of North African Studies, the International Journal of Islamic Architecture, and Public Historian. He is an active member of the Society of Architectural Historians and an assistant editor for the International Journal of Islamic Architecture. This episode was recorded on the 3rd of august, 2023 by the Centre d'Études Maghrébines à Tunis (CEMAT).  Posted by Hayet Lansari, Librarian, Outreach Coordinator, Content Curator (CEMA).  

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Bird enthusiasts and conservationists alike will find inspiration in the latest episode of the Rocks to Roots podcast, brought to you by the Spokane Conservation District. This episode shines the spotlight on the Spokane Audubon Society, featuring in-depth conversations with Shenandoah Marr, Outreach Coordinator, and Madonna Luers, a dedicated board member. Together, they offer a fascinating glimpse into the world of birding, conservation, and community engagement.The Spokane Audubon Society, celebrating its 55th anniversary in 2023, has deep roots in the Spokane community. Shenandoah and Madonna discuss the society's rich history, ongoing field trips, and monthly meetings that bring together birders of all experience levels to explore local habitats and learn from experts. In addition to community engagement, the Spokane Audubon Society undertakes several conservation initiatives. The Save a Bird program helps rescue and rehabilitate injured birds, while the American Kestrel Nest Box Project aims to support the declining kestrel population. The society also collaborates with local schools, scout groups, and other conservation organizations to educate and inspire the next generation of birders.    To learn how you can get involved in protecting and enjoying Spokane's rich avian life, visit www.audubonspokane.org.

Hi everyone, we're back with Debbie Clemens who is with the Outreach Coordinator for Orangutan Outreach. In this episode we talk all about palm oil and its effects. The sourcing of palm oil causes conflict because it has been produced illegally or under conditions associated with labor or human rights violations, ongoing destruction of rainforests, or expansion on carbon-rich peatlands.   One of the most pressing concerns associated with Palm Oil is its environmental impact. The expansion of palm oil plantations has been linked to deforestation, habitat destruction, and biodiversity loss. In many cases, pristine rainforests are cleared to make way for these plantations, leading to the loss of critical habitat for endangered species like orangutans, tigers, and rhinoceroses. Deforestation also contributes to climate change by releasing stored carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. With Debbie we talk about what palm oil is, where you can commonly find it, the ethics around it, and more. Contact and connect with Debbie: deb@redapes.org  https://redapes.org/   https://palmdoneright.com/what-is-conflict-palm-oil/ 

In this episode I continue my conversation with Debbie Clemens who is the Outreach Coordinator for Orangutan Outreach. We talk about the behind the scenes work that goes into making field work possible for these creatures. Tune in for the last episode of the series in two weeks. Contact and connect with Debbie: deb@redapes.org  https://redapes.org/   https://palmdoneright.com/what-is-conflict-palm-oil/ 

This Week's Guests: Political Analyst - Bassam Rifai Episode 321 "Rethink Production presents "Live From America Podcast" - a weekly show that combines political commentary with humor. Hosted by the comedy cellar owner Noam Dworman and producer Hatem Gabr, the show features expert guests discussing news, culture, and politics with a blend of knowledge and laughter. Bassam Rifai is the director of public affairs at SCM Medical, an NGO that provides medical and humanitarian aid to refugees. He is also currently serving as a political advisor and government relations board member for the Syrian American Council. Prior to that, he served as the Outreach Coordinator for the NJ Governor's Office where he was the principal liaison to the U.S. House of Representatives and the local community - Previously he was a foreign policy advisor on the Hillary Clinton campaign He received his degrees in Planning and Public Policy from Rutgers University and graduate certificates in International Affairs and Public Relations from NYU. Bassam has also served as a government relations and foreign affairs commentator on CNN, Fox News, Vice News, Al-Jazeera, CNBC, BBC, C-Span, Newsy, and several national talk radio shows. Follow Live From America YouTube @livefromamericapodcast Twitter twitter.com/AmericasPodcast www.LiveFromAmericaPodcast.com LiveFromAmericapodcast@gmail.com Follow Hatem Twitter twitter.com/HatemNYC Instagram www.instagram.com/hatemnyc/ Follow Noam Twitter twitter.com/noam_dworman #ICC #NETANYAHU #BASSAMRIFAI

This week on the Live to Walk Again Podcast we had the pleasure of speaking with Helen Fincham who is a RMA Sport Great Britain Ambassador, Outreach Coordinator for Wales at Back Up Trust, and a Spinal Cord Injury Survivor. We talked to Helen about the mysterious way she suffered a spinal cord injury they didn't result in any kind of physical injury but instead some kind of illness that caused swelling in her spinal cord, overcoming unexplained injury at only 21 years old, and all of the amazing work she's doing now by helping newly injured people acclimate to an SCI. Connect with Helen at the social media links below!! Please listen, like, rate, review, and share the podcast!! We're just trying to find a cure for paralysis!! Helen Fincham: IG: @helenfincham FB:  https://www.facebook.com/helen.fincham.10   RMA Sport Great Britain IG: @rmasportgb   Back up Trust: https://linktr.ee/Backuptrust