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enVision Together: Going to Out Next Level of Best podcast, welcomes At the core of his being, Chris Cochran embraces the roles of father, husband, and friend. Professionally, his journey spans over three decades, during which he has held pivotal roles in sales, marketing, operations, and P&L management within large public companies. As the founder and CEO of BluChip Solutions, Chris has led the company to become a leader in workforce management solutions, serving a diverse range of industries. His expertise and leadership extend to his position on the board of directors at Coeptis Therapeutics Holdings, Inc., where he works on developing advanced cancer therapies. Chris's dedication to spreading kindness and generosity is embodied in his involvement with the Christian Cochran Legacy Fund through the Pittsburgh Foundation, a nonprofit organization inspired by his son Christian's enduring spirit. This commitment to making a positive impact is further reflected in his upcoming book, "What's GOOD About TODAY? - A Purpose Driven Life," scheduled for release on August 22nd. And on a lighter note, Chris is also a below-average golfer, but his passion for the game is unparalleled!

In this episode, Chris and I talk about how we both lost someone close to us from cancer. He lost his son, and I lost my brother to the same disease. In Chris's grief journey, his son Christian is a legacy that keeps on giving. His son was a positive influence that quoted, "What's good about today?" His son also taught him to make a "to-love-list" every day, instead of a "to-do-list".BIOChris's dedication to spreading kindness and generosity is embodied in his involvement with the Christian Cochran Legacy Fund through the Pittsburgh Foundation, a nonprofit organization inspired by his son Christian's enduring spirit. This commitment to making a positive impact is further reflected in his new book, "What's GOOD About TODAY? - A Purpose Driven Life,". Chris Cochran Speaks | Top Motivational Speaker(7) Facebook(19) Chris Cochran (@WGAT__) / XChris Cochran (@chriscochranspeaks) • Instagram photos and videos(41) Christopher Cochran | LinkedInCHRISTOPHER COCHRAN at eSpeakers Marketplace#alittlelessfearpodcast #drlinomartinez #podcast #author #bestsellingauthor #spirituality #christian #motivation #motivationalspeaker #grief #whatsgoodabouttoday #selfhelp #keynotespeaker #religionandspirituality #fyp #foryou #foryourpage #inspiring #grievingparents #love #lovelistThis is Dr. Lino Martinez the host for A Little Less Fear Podcast. For more information, please use the information below. Thanks so much for your support!Author | A Little Less FearA Little LESS FEAR Podcast (@alittlelessfearpodcast) • Instagram photos and videosLino Marinez (@alittlelessfear) TikTok | Watch Lino Marinez's Newest TikTok Videos(4) A Little Less Fear Podcast - YouTube

In the latest episode of Investigating Breast Cancer, Dr. Adrian Lee discusses collaboration, strategies to improve treatment for ILC, and more. A BCRF investigator since 2013, he is the Pittsburgh Foundation chair and director of the Institute for Precision Medicine at the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC

We loved talking all things dance with Shana Simmons!  Jam Fam, we hope you enjoy this episode as much as we did.Shana Simmons BA DANCE Point Park University 2003 (Pittsburgh)MA Choreography Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music & Dance 2009 (London)New York City:Simmons lived in New York City for four and a half years and performed with choreographers such as Noemie Lafrance "Agora", Alexandra Beller, Tomé Cousin, bigGRITS dance co, Debra Wanner/ Amy Larimer, Amanda Drozer, and was a company member of white road dance media. Whilst in New York, Simmons was chosen to present work at the HATCH Series twice, through Jennifer Muller Works. Simmons also taught for the Internationally acclaimed National Dance Institute, founded by Jacques D'Amboise, for three years.London:She performed and choreographed with companies and choreographers such as Flat Feet Dance Company, Stacy Abalogun and Nadine Doran-Holder and independently presented work at the Reverie Dance Festival in Ghent, Belgium. Simmons collaborated with the visual art company Artmongers, in two site-specific works in London and Simmons has performed her own works in New York City, Belgium, London, Chicago, Boston, and Pittsburgh. Simmons has presented at APAP, pearlPRESENTS Dance Festival, the Next Stage Residency, SpringUP Dance Festival, New Moves Festival, The Three Rivers Arts Festival, and Evolve Productions.Pittsburgh:SHANA SIMMONS DANCE(SSD),  was founded in 2009 by Artistic Director Shana Simmons to create unique and engaging contemporary dance. Simmons is a movement artist who creates immersive dance theatre works that have a heavy focus on research as practice.  Simmons and SSD have produced a variety of works in Pittsburgh since 2012: Relative Positions (2012), PASSENGER (2014), Objective I (2015), The Missing Peace (2018), ELEVATE (2019), IN/BEtween (2022), Living Landscapes (2023). SSD has received support from the Heinz Small Arts Initiative, The Pittsburgh Foundation, PACE Capacity Building, the Kelly- Strayhorn Theater & the National Aviary.In 2021, the company received a $100,000 grant award through the Arts. Equity. Reimagined. Fund for a collaborative project to discuss race and age diversity in dance, generating discussions related to the Pittsburgh dance scene and ways of creating sustainable futures for all types of dancers here in Pittsburgh. Along with this new endeavor, the companies (SSD, Bianca Johnson & Dancers, Chrisala Brown, and XRconnectED) filmed in 360-degree format, creating a new virtual work blending different dance styles, with community at its core center. The company has also created the Constructed Sight Dance Film Festival, an international online film festival which hosts an in-person Opening Night Event, an online Artist Meet & Greet, and an online Dance Film Workshop.Simmons has been commissioned to choreograph for Texture Contemporary Ballet, Indiana University of PA, Point Park University, the VALEES Conference, & Leadership Illinois Conference. Simmons is trained in Graham technique, has worked with various release based choreographers and teachers, values non-gender based partnering as integral to her choreography, and is trained in various Garuda method pilates/yoga classes. Simmons has been a nominee for the Carol R Brown Award (2016), received Pittsburgh's Best Dance award (2014, 2015, 2018) and independently teaches within the community, taught at Point Park University for the past ten years, and is Part-Time Faculty at Seton Hill University. Thank you for listening Jam Fam! Make sure you follow us across social media and don't forget to like and subscribe anywhere you listen to your favorite podcasts!Facebook: JAM Joe and Michelle's Dance PodcastInstagram: jam_dance_podcastTwitter: @jamdancepodcastEmail: jamdancepodcast@gmail.com

Acrisure said it wanted to be deeply rooted in Pittsburgh. This morning, the company that purchased the naming rights to the home of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Pitt Panthers made a $7.5 million investment into the Heart Institute at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. Rachel Petrucelli tells Rick Dayton it is the largest investment into the health and well-being of cardiac patients and their families.

This episode we talk to former Penn State football player Miles Dieffenbach! From fighting cancer to breaking into the investment industry, he leaves no stone unturned. Miles talks about why he had to eat quadruple-decker peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and why he would love to teleport to Sao Paulo Brazil. You can connect more with Miles here: www.linkedin.com/in/miles-dieffenbach-431493105   Bradley Jones, CFA, CAIA, EA, CAP®, is the Investment Manager of External Portfolios for The Pittsburgh Foundation. He currently serves as Program Co-Chair for CFA Society Pittsburgh, and is a lover of dogs and sports! You can read his full bio here: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/bradley-jones    Bridge to the Burgh is presented by CFA Society Pittsburgh. You can learn more about the society and the CFA charter at https://www.cfasociety.org/pittsburgh ​ Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn by searching CFA Society Pittsburgh

Join Jim Ellermeyer in this latest podcast episode as he wraps up his discussion with Chris Whitlatch, author of "Notorious Pittsburgh". Together, they delve into the personalities of bosses who were known to do their own "dirty work", and explore what drove them to cross ethical lines. Chris also shares his experience of turning the walking tour concept into a full-fledged book. Discover how the Pittsburgh Cultural Trust was able to reclaim some of the properties featured in the book and much more in this fascinating conversation. Notorious Pittsburgh is available in paperback or Kindle format on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3oJV5II, and you can keep up with Chris by visiting his website, www.christopherwhitlatch.com. Chris had previously joined the show in 2018 to discuss living with bipolar disorder. You can revisit that conversation on episodes 140, 141, and 142 of the show at www.FishingWithoutBait.com. Join Jim for a Mindful Walking Tour in Highland Park starting May 7! Sign up today! https://www.doorsopenpgh.org/tour-calendar/a-mindful-walk-through-highland-park-5-7-200pm Are you finding benefit from this show? We appreciate any support with our Patreon page! Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

In this installment of the program, Jim Ellermeyer invites Chris Whitlatch, a former guest, to talk about his recent significant life change. Chris discusses his decision to leave full-time employment and transition into life as a consultant and author. He shares his experience with Pittsburgh Foundation, his show on PCTV, and meeting Bonnie Baxter of DoorsOpen Pittsburgh, who inspired him to compile the stories that eventually became his book, Notorious Pittsburgh. During the conversation, they explore the reasons behind the emergence of vice businesses like massage parlors and speakeasies in Pittsburgh's history, and what we can learn from them in the face of present-day challenges. Notorious Pittsburgh is available in paperback or Kindle format on Amazon at https://amzn.to/3oJV5II, and you can keep up with Chris by visiting his website, www.christopherwhitlatch.com. Chris had previously joined the show in 2018 to discuss living with bipolar disorder. You can revisit that conversation on episodes 140, 141, and 142 of the show at www.FishingWithoutBait.com. Are you finding benefit from this show? We appreciate any support with our Patreon page! Pledge as little as $1 a month for extra clips, behind the scenes and more at www.patreon.com/fishingwithoutbait ! Subscribe to our Podcast on iTunes, Stitcher, Google Music, TuneIn or look for it on your favorite Podcatcher!

In this episode, we talk to Pat Strollo, III, CFA, the newest board member to join CFA Pittsburgh. Pat is a lover of skiing, cooking, and college football. We discuss the pros and cons of getting an MBA versus getting a CFA. He also thinks Nick Cage would play him in a movie, and we have to agree! You can connect with Pat here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/pstrollo/     Host Bradley Jones, CFA is a Senior Investment Analyst for the Pittsburgh Foundation. He currently serves as the membership chair for CFA Society Pittsburgh, and is a lover of dogs and sports! You can read his full bio here: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/bradley-jones     Bridge to the Burgh is presented by CFA Society Pittsburgh. You can learn more about the society and the CFA charter at https://www.cfasociety.org/pittsburgh    Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn by searching CFA Society Pittsburgh 

On today's episode of The Confluence: With the announcement of a $50 million pledge from the Pittsburgh Foundation to undertake a new strategic plan focusing on racial equity initiatives, we discuss whether such efforts have historically created a long term impact; anxiety disorders have dominated Pennsylvania's billion-dollar medical marijuana business, according to an analysis of certifications; and Healthy Start, Inc. has released a comprehensive plan for the county to address inequities for babies and families. Today's guests include: James Huguley, associate dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion at the University of Pittsburgh's School of Social Work; Ed Mahon, investigative reporter with Spotlight PA; and Jada Shirriel, chief executive officer of Healthy Start, Inc.

Ryan speaks with authors Gregg Behr and Ryan Rydzewski about their new book When You Wonder, You're Learning: Mister Rogers' Enduring Lessons for Raising Creative, Curious, Caring Kids, how hard Mr. Rogers worked to be who he was, how we can strive to “make goodness attractive”, and more.Gregg Behr is a father, writer, children's advocate, author, and Executive Director of the Grable Foundation. For more than a decade, he has helped to lead Remake Learning – a network of educators, scientists, artists, and makers he founded in 2007 – to international renown. His work has been applauded by President Obama, the Center for Digital Education, the Tribeca Disruptor Awards, and his hometown, Allegheny County. You can learn more at www.greggbehr.com.Ryan Rydzewski is a teacher, writer, speaker, and member of the Grable Foundation. He writes books, feature stories, speeches, blog posts, and creative pieces that have appeared in Pittsburgh Magazine, Hippocampus, and elsewhere. His clients include Grantmakers of Western Pennsylvania, The Pittsburgh Foundation, the Greater Pittsburgh Nonprofit Partnership, NEXTpittsburgh, Kidsburgh, and ASSET STEM Education. You can learn more at www.ryanrydzewski.com.✉️ Sign up for the Daily Stoic email: https://dailystoic.com/dailyemail

During this episode of Why Change? co-hosts Ashraf and Jeff reflect on disrupting the field of community foundations through Ashraf's interview with Celeste Smith, Senior Program Manager for Arts and Culture at The Pittsburgh Foundation, and Jonathan Cunningham, Senior Program Officer at Seattle Foundation. In this episode, you'll hear conversations about systemic change in the way community foundations fund projects and smaller, BIPOC-led organizations, as well as how some foundations are funding beyond trauma and instead focusing on joy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/whychange/support

Jan Beatty is the winner of the Red Hen Nonfiction Award for her memoir, American Bastard (2021). Her sixth book, The Body Wars (2020), was published by the University of Pittsburgh Press. In the New York Times, Naomi Shihab Nye said: Jan Beatty's new poems in “The Body Wars” shimmer with luminous connection, travel a big life and grand map of encounters. Books include Jackknife: New and Collected Poems (2018 Paterson Prize) named by Sandra Cisneros on LitHub as her favorite book of 2019. Awards include the Agnes Lynch Starrett Poetry Prize, Discovery/The Nation Prize finalist, Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry, Paterson Prize, $10,000 Artists Grant from the Pittsburgh Foundation, and a $15,000 Creative Achievement Award in Literature from the Heinz Foundation. Books: American Bastard Get the book here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/32LktTm ASIN: 1597098787 The Body Wars Get the book here on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3D5f85N ASIN: 0822966247 #WritersCorner #BLiveMedia #WritersNetwork #WritingCommunity #WritersLife #TheConversation #JanBeatty #AmericanBastard #TheBodyWars --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/blivemedia/message

What's good about today? Whether you're grieving or going through a tough season of life, looking at the positive in each and every day will make the hard moments more bearable. In this thirty-third episode together, I am joined by Chris Cochran. On September 1, 2021, Chris lost his oldest son, Christian, to a rare form of cancer called Cholangiocarcino. During Christian's year-long battle with cancer, he never complained and would often ask his family and friends, "What's GOOD about today?" This question was Christian's daily reminder that if we did look for the good in each day, we would find it. To honor Christian's life, Chris and his family have started the Christian Cochran Foundation and the Christian Cochran Legacy Fund through the Pittsburgh Foundation. Throughout this episode, Chris and I have an amazing conversation about the life and loss of his oldest son Christian. Chris talks about Christian's inspiring mindset during his battle with cancer, why they decided to start the Christian Cochran Legacy Fund after Christian passed, and how Christian taught Chris to find joy and purpose in every day. Tune in and listen to the thirty-third episode of Grief and Happiness, and join me in learning the lessons on grief and happiness that Chris has learned from losing his son Christian. In This Episode, You Will Learn:About Chris' son Christian's battle with cancer (1:22)How Christian keep pushing forward during his journey with cancer (10:35)The different ways that Chris' family is honoring Christian's life (13:37)How Chris' family has learned to find purpose in every day (24:32)Chris' story of the spiritual symbol of a butterfly (33:58)Connect with ChrisChristian Cochran Foundation WebsiteChristian Cochran Legacy FundInstagramLet's Connect:WebsiteLinkedInFacebookInstagramTwitterPinterestThe Grief and Happiness AllianceBook: Emily Thiroux Threatt - Loving and Living Your Way Through Grief Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this podcast, the GIA Support for Individual Artist Committee co-chairs Ce Scott-Fitts, artist development director, South Carolina Arts Commission and Celeste Smith, senior program officer, Arts and Culture, The Pittsburgh Foundation will give you a snapshot of what the committee has been working on, and what you can look forward to for this year. You will also receive a sneak peak into the committee's theme for 2022, mental health and health care for artists. We will also hear from special guest, Dr. David Fakunle, CEO, DiscoverMe/RecoverME; adjunct assistant professor, University of Florida. He will share his insights on the topic of health care for artists, and he will reinforce a much-needed perspective around how we value and support artists.

March Madness is almost here! The NCAA men's tournament is coming through the Steel City this year for the first and second rounds of games. Here to walk us through what changes to expect is Pittsburgh native, color commentator, and pro scout Ashley Battle, who played professionally and won three championships with the University of Connecticut.  Plus, Ashley gets real about what's happening in Russia to WNBA phenom Brittney Griner. The Pittsburgh Foundation and local United Way is collecting donations for the #UnitedForUkraine campaign. Here's how to donate: https://nextpittsburgh.com/latest-news/pghunitedforukraine-campaign-gives-pittsburghers-a-direct-way-to-assist-ukrainian-refugees/ Our newsletter is fresh daily at 6 a.m. Sign up here. We're also on Twitter @citycastpgh & Instagram @CityCastPgh!

Connor's Cure, established at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation in 2014, was created to honor the irrepressible spirit of a special little boy Connor Michalek. Battling medulloblastoma, a rare tumor that affects the brain and spinal cord, 8-year-old Connor left quite the impression on those he encountered. 80's Wrestling Con LIVE is proud to partner with Connor's Cure for our upcoming event in May. Today we have a conversation with Connor's Cure about who they are, what they do, and how we can help make an impact.

Join us in our illuminating conversation with Kinselland! As collaborators Anqwenique and DS work in the areas of performance art, visual art, and music performance. The work is intimate and shares pieces of their personal lives as a married artist couple while also challenging them to create in new ways and explore intimate everyday activities as artistic expression. DS Kinsel expresses his creativity through the mediums of painting, installation, curating, action-painting, non-traditional performance and #HASHTAGS. Kinsel's work puts focus on themes of space keeping, urban tradition, hip-hop, informalism and Cultural Re-Appropriation. As a visual artist working primarily through the mediums of painting, installation, hip-hop, and web based media platforms, he uses these mediums as weapons and tools towards cultural space keeping and creative place making. He explores self perspective and personal awareness through place and how association with locations can shape perceptions. D.S. has a deep community based practice and is the co-founder of BOOM Concepts, founded in 2014. BOOM Concepts is a creative hub dedicated to the advancement of black and brown artists representing marginalized communities. BOOM serves as a space for field building, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and storytelling. BOOM Concepts consistently challenges artists and communities to find new and innovative ways to share their own narratives. Anqwenique is an extremely versatile vocalist and educator specializing in opera, classical music, jazz and soul. Anqwenique has performed lead operatic roles, recitals, immersive theater experiences, jazz combos and more. As the founder and director of Groove Aesthetic, a Pittsburgh based multidisciplinary artist collective experimenting with contemporary performance and collaborative processes. Groove Aesthetic and partnerships with organizations like Chamber Music Pittsburgh have given a platform for artists across identity and discipline to collaborate and create wonderful experiences for audiences. In recent years, she has taken a wellness approach to singing and performing, hosting workshops that share with everyday folks how to use their voices for self-care practice. Anqwenique has also been very active in the arts and education community as teaching artist, consultant, program manager and advisor. Currently she serves asDirector of Programs for Arts ed Collaborative. She has also served as the Studio Manager of BOOM Concepts working to provide affordable studio space and resources to artists and creative entrepreneurs. The Westmoreland Museum of American Art established a new Artist-in-Residency Program, made possible by generous support from The Pittsburgh Foundation, in collaboration with BOOM Concepts in September 2020. The program, which will feature 4 to 6 artists annually, emphasizes the Museum's commitment to engaging and supporting Black and marginalized artists, to promoting equity in the arts, and to sharing compelling and meaningful cultural experiences with the regional community. Inaugural artists selected include Anqwenique, D.S. Kinsel, Gavin Benjamin and Madame Christiane Dolores. https://www.boomuniverse.co/ https://www.pittsburghcurrent.com/boom-concepts-artists-communities/ https://pittsburghfoundation.org/ds-kinsel https://thewestmoreland.org/blog/in-conversation-with-thomas-agnew-and-d-s-kinsel-of-boom-concepts/ W.A.G.E. https://wageforwork.com/home#top --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otherborderwall/message

We had the great honor of speaking with Christiane Dolores, aka Madame Dolores. Do not miss this! Multi-platform cross-disciplinary artist, Christiane Dolores, a.k.a. Madame Dolores, employs sound, vision, text, and performance as storytelling tools to create radical, sometimes controversial, cultural engagements. At the heart of her work is a humanistic empathy that questions our inability to coexist and reimagines new mythologies of inclusion and belonging. Her practice is rooted in responding to compelling questions about cultural definitions, the root of hatred, cognitive dissonance, binary systems, and the ongoing social conflicts of Us vs Them. She thinks of what she does as social-cultural anthropology, employing the ethnographic technique by culling audio, text and images to create a record of our struggle to be human. Her textual, visual, musical work responds to burgeoning questions about human behavior and inhuman cruelty. How are these confounding, at times, disturbing actions seen through the lens of justice, compassion and understanding and how will that propel us to evolve? Madame Dolores has earned many accolades and opportunities for her work. In 2017, she received the Pittsburgh Business Times Women First award, and in 2014, was commissioned by The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust to create a song and lead Pittsburgh's inaugural Complaints Choir during the Dollar Bank Three Rivers Arts Festival. She has also been recognized as the winner of an 2010 August Wilson Center Fellowship; an awardee of a 2011 and 2020 grant from Advancing the Black Arts in support of solo musical releases; a 2007 honoree at the New Hazlett Theatre “Celebrating Women in the Arts; a 2003 winner of the Pennsylvania Council for the Arts Fellowship for World/Jazz/Blues musical composition; and a 2002 Pittsburgh Magazine “40 under 40” award winner. She received funding from Sprout for two MiniM Music Festivals for the Blues and Jazz genres and for “Listen to This, featuring poetess, Ursula Rucker; a commission from Pittsburgh Foundation to write her first play, Saffronia; funding from Multi-Cultural Arts Initiative to produce Saffronia: the Mulatto Slave, which came in 2nd place at the Trinidad Theater Festival, in 2016. Madame Dolores is the founding member of the #notwhite collective, a group of 13 femme artists who use their art to make their stories visible as they excavate histories, expose realities, and exorcise oppression. She has also been very dedicated to the arts community as the artist relations manager at the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council, where she worked for 15 years leading several landmark programs and increasing engagement and support of typically underserved artists, especially people of color and women, and is now currently working at the Pittsburgh International Airport's Art as their technical assistant of arts and culture. Visit her website at madamechristianedolores.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/otherborderwall/message

Erica Balint, outreach coordinator for The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers, Inc., joined the podcast today to discuss Early Intervention Services for young children.  What are early intervention services and how might they benefit children with Down syndrome?  Listen to find out! For more information on Early Intervention Services in Pennsylvania, go to: Early Intervention (pa.gov) The Alliance for Infants and Toddlers HOME | The Alliance (afit.org) To partner in the efforts of the Down Syndrome Center: Down Syndrome Center is fundraising for Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh Foundation (justgiving.com)

A Gift of Belief: Philanthropy and the Forging of Pittsburgh chronicles the rich but largely untold story of the diverse and lesser known philanthropists whose legacy shaped the region. This season of Speaking of Change invites philanthropic practitioners and community leaders to comment on the book's themes and draw parallels and lessons to inform current practice.  Book editor Kathy Buechel sits down with Michelle McMurray, Vice President for Program and Community Engagement at The Pittsburgh Foundation and Mark Lewis, President of the POISE Foundation in this episode. Michelle, Mark, and Kathy discuss the ways African Americans participated in civic dialogue through their philanthropy and community building, even before they had the vote. The three trace the history of lesser known philanthropists like Daisy Adams Lampkin and Alma Illery and their contributions to the region. They discuss what lessons the past can impart for current day practitioners of philanthropy - and what the future of the topic may hold.

Jim Rugg - a comic book artist, book maker, illustrator, and designer. Books include Street Angel, the PLAIN Janes, Afrodisiac, Notebook Drawings, Rambo 3.5, and Supermag. He loves comic books, zines, lettering, podcasts, running, pro-wrestling, pizza, and cats. He lives and draws in Pittsburgh, teaches visual storytelling at the School of Visual Arts and the Animation Workshop in Denmark. Accolades include Eisner and Ignatz Awards, AIGA 50/50, Society of Illustrators Annual, and Investing in Professional Artists: The Pittsburgh-Region Artists Grants Program, a partnership of The Heinz Endowments and The Pittsburgh Foundation.

Troutwood CEO Gene Natali has a conversation with Jonathan Brelsford, SVP of Finance and Investments for the Pittsburgh Foundation. They unpack the complexity of the institutional investment model and discuss key take-aways for individuals. Jonathan talks about his role at the Pittsburgh Foundation, the path that ultimately led him there (at one point he had plans to be an astronaut), and gives an inside look at the Pittsburgh Foundation and the great work that the organization does.

This episode's guest is Chris Sidoni, managing partner and CIO at Gibson Capital Management. We hear about how he abruptly adapted from nearly every meeting face-to-face to not traveling for over a year. He grew up in the hunting mecca of Pennsylvania, and came to the “big city” for finance and never left! Chris talks about his unique career path, the technical skills that have helped him advance, and some of his favorite taco stands around the country.   Host Bradley Jones, CFA is a Senior Investment Analyst for the Pittsburgh Foundation. He currently serves as the membership chair for CFA Society Pittsburgh, and is a lover of dogs and sports! You can read his full bio here: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/bradley-jones   Bridge to the Burgh is presented by CFA Society Pittsburgh. You can learn more about the society and the CFA charter at https://www.cfasociety.org/pittsburgh Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn by searching CFA Society Pittsburgh

Our guest, Linda Duessel, CFA, is a Senior Equity Strategist with Federated Hermes. With 30 years industry experience, she’s been featured on Bloomberg, CNBC, and more. In this special 2021 kickoff episode, you’ll hear Linda’s insightful market outlook for 2021, and we’ll also get to know her on a personal level. With thoughtful anecdotes, she shares her experiences and advice on being a woman in finance, and how her advice to Ben Roethelisberger brought home a Super Bowl win for the Steelers. You won't want to miss this special episode! You can read more about Linda here: https://www.federatedinvestors.com/about/people/linda-duessel.do Host Bradley Jones, CFA is a Senior Investment Analyst for the Pittsburgh Foundation. He currently serves as the membership chair for CFA Society Pittsburgh, and is a lover of dogs and sports! You can read his full bio here: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/bradley-jones Bridge to the Burgh is presented by CFA Society Pittsburgh. You can learn more about the society and the CFA charter at https://www.cfasociety.org/pittsburgh Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn by searching CFA Society Pittsburgh

Our guest, Gene Natali, CFA, is the co-founder and CEO of Troutwood. A born and raised Pittsburgher who shares his story from growing up here, building connections, and ultimately starting his own company! Gene tells us why he prioritized diversity and inclusion at Troutwood and how the pandemic has upended his vision. As a CFA Society Pittsburgh board member, Gene talks about how acquiring his advanced degree and CFA charter have laid important groundwork for pursuing his passion.  You can find Gene on LinkedIn: Gene Natali, CFA Host Bradley Jones, CFA is a Senior Investment Analyst for the Pittsburgh Foundation. He currently serves as the membership chair for CFA Society Pittsburgh, and is a lover of dogs and sports! You can read his full bio here: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/bradley-jones   Bridge to the Burgh is presented by CFA Society Pittsburgh. You can learn more about the society and the CFA charter at https://www.cfasociety.org/pittsburgh  Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn by searching CFA Society Pittsburgh  

Our guest, Lisa Asher, CFA, is Managing Director of XY Investment Solutions. Lisa is a world traveling, deep sea diving, Wharton School graduate. Host Bradley Jones, CFA asks Lisa’s thoughts on diversity and inclusion along with her unique position as a woman in finance. As a past CFA Society Pittsburgh board member, Lisa shares fond memories of her time in Pittsburgh, and why she considers it such a special part of her personal life and professional journey. You can find Lisa on Linked in: Lisa Brigoni Asher. Host Bradley Jones, CFA is a Senior Investment Analyst for the Pittsburgh Foundation. He currently serves as the membership chair for CFA Society Pittsburgh, and is a lover of dogs and sports! You can read his full bio here: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/bradley-jones   Bridge to the Burgh is presented by CFA Society Pittsburgh. You can learn more about the society and the CFA charter at https://www.cfasociety.org/pittsburgh Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn by searching CFA Society Pittsburgh

This episode of the Rattlecast is a pre-recorded broadcast of our conversation with Jan Beatty this June, which appeared in issue #69 of Rattle magazine. Jan Beatty’s sixth book, The Body Wars, will be published in fall 2020 by the University of Pittsburgh Press. She is the winner of the Red Hen Nonfiction Award for her memoir, American Bastard, forthcoming in 2021. Jackknife: New and Collected Poems (2018 Paterson Prize) was named by Sandra Cisneros on LitHub as her favorite book of 2019, and The Switching/Yard was listed by Library Journal as one of “30 New Books That Will Help You Rediscover Poetry.” The Huffington Post called her one of ten “advanced women poets for required reading.” Her poem “Shooter” was featured in a paper delivered in Paris by scholar Mary Kate Azcuy: “Jan Beatty’s ‘Shooter,’ A Controversy For Feminist & Gender Politics.” Beatty’s other books include Red Sugar, Boneshaker, and Mad River, winner of the Agnes Lynch Starrett Prize, all published by the University of Pittsburgh Press. She is winner of the Pablo Neruda Prize for Poetry, a Discovery/The Nation Prize finalist, recipient of a $10,000 Artist Grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation, and a $15,000 Creative Achievement Award in Literature from the Heinz Foundation. For many years, Beatty worked as a waitress, as an abortion counselor, and in maximum security prisons. She directs creative writing and the Madwomen in the Attic Workshops at Carlow University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and is Distinguished Writer in Residence in the MFA program. For more information, visit: www.janbeatty.com Because this is a pre-recorded broadcast, there is no open mic this week. Next Week's Prompt: Write a concrete poem (a poem that takes a particular shape on the page). The content of the poem should have a connection to the shape. The Rattlecast livestreams on YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, and Periscope, then becomes an audio podcast.

Our guest, Mike Halloran, CFA is an Equity Strategist with Janney. With over 20 years of industry experience, he's published written pieces on everything from Climate Change to the Election. Bradley Jones, CFA hosts this entertaining and informative special pilot episode of Bridge to the Burgh. Mike discusses his thoughts on the global economy and local market in regard to the upcoming election. You'll also get to meet Mike on a personal level and find out why he loves Pittsburgh and has decided to make it home.    You can read Mike's full bio here: https://www.janney.com/meet-janney/people/michael-halloran   You can also read Mike's latest published piece here: https://www.janney.com/latest-articles-commentary/latest-insights/detail/insights/2020/10/26/we-continue-to-see-many-positive-economic-developments   Host Bradley Jones, CFA is a Senior Investment Analyst for the Pittsburgh Foundation. He currently serves as the membership chair for CFA Society Pittsburgh, and is a lover of dogs and sports! You can read his full bio here: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/bradley-jones   Bridge to the Burgh is presented by CFA Society Pittsburgh. You can learn more about the society and the CFA charter at https://www.cfasociety.org/pittsburgh Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn by searching CFA Society Pittsburgh

This episode is sponsored by The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowment in reception of the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Grant, and residency is hosted by the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Intro Music: Boost by Joakim Karud www.joakimkarud.com https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ​www.patreon.com/joakimkarud ​Outro Music: The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED WWW.LAKEYINSPIRED.COM https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired www.patreon.com/lakeyinspired Hello Lightning Tamers, this is episode number 30, and in today’s podcast, I’ll be reading the article  “A Noble Quest: History of noble gases” by Mike Sutton, the story of William Ramsay’s Hunt for the noble gases! During the early 2 months of the covid-19 pandemic with the stay-at-home order here in Pittsburgh,  I took advantage of that time to research. Among many things, I wanted to answer several questions I had for the noble gases: when were they discovered, who discovered them, and the naming convention behind the gases. (the last one being my slight obsession with word and meanings/definitions of). I ended up on the Chemistry World website where I found this article. Now it took a little more time than previous permission but Taming Lightning has been granted permission to read the following article from the Chemistry World Magazine by the Royal Society of Chemistry.  

Hey everyone. I hope you are doing well. I am trying to enjoy the summer the best I can by avoiding groups of people. I have been doing a lot of reading these past few weeks, which has been nice. I also spoke with Tereneh last week, a previous guest on the show, who is thinking of starting her own podcast with a few friends which I am looking forward to listening to. Shoutout to Tereneh! Check out my chat with Tereneh on Episode 8, which seemed so long ago. Speaking of long ago, I have been thinking a lot about my own process in getting my episodes out since the beginning. When I started recording 2 years ago, I was in Pittsburgh for the summer and about to leave for Germany. I decided to record as much as I could before my flight to Berlin, giving me time to see what my habits were in the process of interviewing others and finding my own voice in the process. I figured if I could get around 26 interviews, I would have a year of material for a bi-weekly podcast. I ended up with 28 episodes and released my first episode on September of 2018. Of course, this meant I had a huge backlog of material that was not always current which I slowly worked through, with some episodes continually getting pushed back as I proceeded interviewing new people while in Europe. Since my classes have ended for the summer, I had the time to go deeper into my archives and listen to older interviews, one of which I am releasing this week.So for today, I am interviewing Celeste C. Smith, a co-founder and current board member of 1Hood, a collective of artists and activists who utilize art as a means of raising awareness around issues affecting oppressed people in the region and around the world. Celeste is also the current Program Officer for Arts and Culture at The Pittsburgh Foundation, a position she just started when I interviewed her. Celeste is a graduate of Chatham University and has served on the Transformative Arts Process Advisory Board at The Heinz Endowments, the Pittsburgh Symphony Community Advisory Council and the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council Equity in Arts Funding Research Committee. I visited Celeste at her office in Downtown Pittsburgh, which is located in a literal glass castle designed by Philip Johnson, who is most famous for his Glass House in New Canaan, Connecticut. Celeste and I chatted about her many projects at the intersection of art and activism, self-care, building support for the youth, and knowing your self-worth. I regret it has taken this long, but after listening through, I felt Celeste's words still resonate strongly, if not more, today. I will have another older episode next time as well. Thank you Celeste for your patience. I hope everyone enjoys this.Links Mentioned:Celeste SmithMy interview with TerenehPamela Lawton1Hood MediaThis Week With Jasiri XPortrayal And Perception Two Audits Of News Media Reporting On African American Men And BoysThe Nefertiti AllianceThe Legacy Arts ProjectThe Shyne AwardsNia ArringtonYouth Power CollectiveSun Fest PittsburghBlak Rapp M.A.D.U.S.A.Brittney ChanteleFollow Seeing Color:Seeing Color WebsiteSubscribe on Apple PodcastsFacebookTwitterInstagram

Leah Patgorski is a Pittsburgh-based artist who was born in Virginia Beach, VA. She earned a degree in Architecture at the University of Virginia followed by an MFA at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Drawing on a background in architecture and landscape architecture, she develops contextual textile installations for interiors as well as smaller sculptural works. Her work advocates for a connection to other humans and to history that natural fibers and colors can provide. She is particularly interested in plant-derived hues, seeking the resonance of subtle color variations within explorations of abstract form. She views the handmade and the hand-dyed as antidotes to the homogenization of architecture and of culture, which in her opinion is an unsavory trend. Leah is also part of a collective with two other women who work together on the Other Border Wall Project, an ongoing creative resistance against harmful border practices. Their work has been supported by grants from Opportunity Fund and The Pittsburgh Foundation, and their work has been exhibited at Flatland Gallery in Houston, TX. She has collaborated on projects with other artists including Michelle Litvin and Wafaa Bilal, and with design firms including Formwork and Studio Lithe. Her work has been exhibited nationally and internationally with venues including the Strohl Arts Center in Chautauqua, NY; ADDS DONNA in Chicago, IL; SWDZ in Vienna, Austria; the Westmoreland Museum of American Art in Greensburg, PA, and Assemble in Pittsburgh, PA. The book mentioned in the interview is Pachinko by Min Jin Lee.

Lisa Schroeder of the Pittsburgh Foundation talks to Pittsburgh Technology Council Members about all the ways Pittsburgh's foundation community is stepping up to help people and businesses in need during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fred Rogers (1928–2003) was an enormously influential figure in the history of television and in the lives of tens of millions of children. As the creator and star of Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, he was a champion of compassion, equality, and kindness. Rogers was fiercely devoted to children and to taking their fears, concerns, and questions about the world seriously. The Good Neighbor, the first full-length biography of Fred Rogers, tells the story of this utterly unique and enduring American icon. Drawing on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents, Maxwell King traces Rogers’s personal, professional, and artistic life through decades of work, including a surprising decision to walk away from the show to make television for adults, only to return to the neighborhood with increasingly sophisticated episodes, written in collaboration with experts on childhood development. An engaging story, rich in detail, The Good Neighbor is the definitive portrait of a beloved figure, cherished by multiple generations. Maxwell King's four-decade career includes the presidencies of two of the country’s largest philanthropies and the editorship of one of its most influential daily newspapers. King joined The Pittsburgh Foundation, with assets of more than $1 billion, in 2014 as president and CEO. His strong advocacy for including vulnerable groups – at least 30 percent of the region’s population – in the benefit streams of a resurgent Pittsburgh anchors a signature organizing principle, 100 Percent Pittsburgh. In addition, King is expanding the Foundation’s investment in its Center for Philanthropy, which combines the charitable passions of donors with expert program staff and grantees to improve lives in the Pittsburgh region. Before that, King served for two years as director of the Fred Rogers Center for Early Learning and Children's Media at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, Westmoreland County.  As president of the Pittsburgh-based Heinz Endowments from 1999 to 2008, he led the disbursement of about $500 million in grants to projects, organizations and initiatives primarily in western Pennsylvania. From 1990 to 1998, King was editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer. During that period, the Inquirer was recognized by Time magazine as one of the five best newspapers in America. King has served on boards and committees for many national and regional organizations, including the national Council on Foundations which he led as the first chair of its Ethics and Practices Committee and then as chair of the full board from 2006 to 2008.

This episode is sponsored by the The Pittsburgh Foundation and The Heinz Endowment in reception of the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Grant, and residency is hosted by the Pittsburgh Glass Center. Intro Music: Boost by Joakim Karud www.joakimkarud.com https://soundcloud.com/joakimkarud ​www.patreon.com/joakimkarud Outro Music: The Process by LAKEY INSPIRED www.lakeyinspired.com https://soundcloud.com/lakeyinspired www.patreon.com/lakeyinspired Hello Lightning Tamers, this is episode number 20. In today’s podcast we have Simone Traub our marketing Intern at the Pittsburgh Glass Center, who was tasked with interviewing myself in regards to teaching  a plasma workshop in sweden with Ed Kirshenr and Jamie Guerrero, The Plasma Art Alliance conference in Boston,and my reception of the Advancing Black Arts in Pittsburgh Grant and Residency with the Pittsburgh Glass Center. 

Empower by Example Episode 10  Michael Yonas, Director of Research and Special Initiatives for The Pittsburgh Foundation https://pittsburghfoundation.org yonasm@pghfdn.org        Michael strives to cultivate culturally sensitive opportunities for informing interventions that reflect the priorities of communities, organizations and other stakeholders. His most recent efforts have focused on examining the influence of stress on health, systems for serving the homeless, and strategies for promoting community and school safety. He is influenced by years of community-based practice, service and research, focusing primarily on the role of neighborhood and systems-level factors impacting disparities in health.    In this episode, we discuss Michael’s role at the Pittsburgh Foundation.  His grant making portfolio is broad and varied, and his interpersonal relationships with funders bring many engaged and creative outcome-driven solutions.  His work with Michelle McMurray (https://pittsburghfoundation.org/michelle-mcmurray) has been instrumental to The Rock Family Foundation and how we partner with other organizations.   As we heard about in EBE Episode 9 with Tammy Thompson, Michael is working on national RFP’s around the benefits cliff, or The Cliff Effect.  We discuss the programs at Circles of Greater Pittsburgh and how they are helping to mediate tough situations for those individuals and families who are up against The Cliff Effect.    Michael is a “data guy”, and you can hear his expertise throughout in this episode.  His knowledge of the problems that surround families in poverty and the numerous meaningful statistics he is able to communicate make him an invaluable partner in the Pittsburgh philanthropy circles.  His recent work is well-known throughout the city from grassroots organizations, to large county-run systems, to city policy meetings.  He focuses on amplifying the voices of youth and organizations that are doing youth-led work.     You can read The Pittsburgh Foundation’s report A Qualitative Study of Youth and the Juvenile Justice System here: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/sites/default/files/100%20Percent%20Pittsburgh%20--%20Youth%20and%20Juvenile%20Justice%20Report.pdf More information about the Juvenile Justice Dashboard can be found here: https://pittsburghfoundation.org/tools-to-thrive   When Michael began telling his personal story of volunteering, I was so inspired.  His explanation of what his community service has meant in his life, and how he has pushed through the uncomfortable parts of volunteering is a shining example of how to live a life of service, professionally and personally.   Follow The Pittsburgh Foundation on the socials: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PittsburghFdn/ IG: https://www.instagram.com/pittsburgh_fdn/?hl=en   Music by Buscrates (https://www.instagram.com/buscrates/?hl=de)

Almost every high-net-worth investor wants to make a difference through philanthropy., but far too few know how to maximize the impact of their generosity. Greg Weimer, on of Confluence's founders and Wealth Manager, leads a conversation with Kate McKenzie, Senior Development Officer at The Pittsburgh Foundation, on the many benefits of charitable giving. Together, they examine how strategic philanthropy can help high-net-worth families to clarify their goals, pass values along to their children and grandchildren, and create a legacy that lasts for generations. You'll discover how talking to your financial advisor about including philanthropy in your financial plan cannot only help you maximize your legacy, but may also provide tax advantages to support your estate planning objectives.Guest Speaker:Kate McKenzieThis session was recorded on June 3, 2019.The views and opinions expressed herein are as of the date of its recording. The information may not be current and Confluence has no obligation to provide any updates or changes. There is no guarantee that any statements, opinions or forecasts provided in this podcast will prove to be correct.This podcast is provided by Confluence for informational purposes only. The information contained herein does not constitute a recommendation to buy, sell or hold any securities and should not be construed as an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities. Confluence is not providing any financial, economic, legal, accounting, or tax advice in this podcast. In addition, the receipt of this podcast by any listener is not to be taken as constituting the giving of investment advice by Confluence.Any opinions in the podcast are those of Confluence Financial Partners and/or any guest speakers. Expressions of opinion are as of this date and are subject to change without notice. The information has been obtained from sources considered to be reliable, but we do not guarantee that the foregoing material is accurate or complete. Investments and strategies mentioned may not be suitable for all investors. This information is not a complete summary or statement of all available data necessary for making an investment decision and does not constitute a recommendation. Confluence Financial Partners and its advisors do not offer tax or legal advice. You should discuss any tax or legal matters with the appropriate professional. Donors are urged to consult their attorneys, accountants or tax advisors with respect to questions relating to the deductibility of various types of contributions to a Donor-Advised Fund for federal and state tax purposes. To learn more about the potential risks and benefits of Donor Advised Funds, please contact us. Confluence Financial Partners is not affiliated with and does not endorse the services of The Pittsburgh Foundation.

In this bonus episode of our series #1AUSA – conversations on the First Amendment’s past, present, and future, from the National Conference on the First Amendment at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh – artist and activist Simon Tam and his band The Slants tell their story and perform some of their music. Simon Tam led The Slants – an Asian-American dance-rock band – all the way to the Supreme Court to fight to trademark their band’s name, which they purposely chose as reclamation of a slur used against Asian-Americans. They eventually won their case, Matal v. Tam, when the Court unanimously decided that a federal law prohibiting trademark names that disparage others was unconstitutional because “speech may not be banned on the grounds that it expresses ideas that offend.” Since then, Tam and the band have toured the country speaking about the First Amendment and the Constitution, and Tam authored the book 'Slanted: How an Asian American Troublemaker Took on the Supreme Court'.  This episode was presented by Duquesne University and The Pittsburgh Foundation. For more information about the National Conference on the First Amendment, visit www.duq.edu/1a.  Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.

In part five of our series #1AUSA – conversations on the First Amendment’s past, present, and future, from the National Conference on the First Amendment at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh – NCC President Jeff Rosen sits down with college presidents David A. Thomas of Morehouse College, Robert Zimmer of the University of Chicago, and Teresa Sullivan, president emerita of the University of Virginia. Sullivan shares the challenges of serving as president during the “Unite the Right” protests in Charlottesville, and all three presidents discuss their efforts to foster free speech and intellectual diversity on their campuses. Later, you’ll hear from a panel of journalists who have reported in foreign countries. They share stories of the sometimes life-threatening situations they and their colleagues face, and of the disparities in press freedom around the world. The emcee you’ll hear from later on is Joy McNally. This episode was presented by Duquesne University and The Pittsburgh Foundation. For more information about the National Conference on the First Amendment, visit www.duq.edu/1a. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.

Part four of our series #1AUSA – conversations on the First Amendment’s past, present, and future, from the National Conference on the First Amendment held at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh – explores the crucial role of the free press in American democracy, and the challenges that journalists and editors face today. The first panel – moderated by National Constitution Center President Jeff Rosen – features Harvard professor and former TIME magazine managing editor Nancy Gibbs, New Yorker cartoonist Liza Donnelly, editor of Pittsburgh’s Tribune-Review Luis Fabregas, and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette columnist Tony Norman. The second panel features executive editors of the nation’s leading news organizations: Dean Baquet of The New York Times, Marty Baron of The Washington Post, and David Shribman, then of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. You’ll also hear from founder and CEO of Project Veritas James O’Keefe and CNN reporter Salena Zito. The MC you’ll hear throughout is Joy McNally, interim director of the Thomas R. Kline Center for Judicial Education at Duquesne University School of Law. These conversations were edited for length and clarity. This episode was presented by Duquesne University and The Pittsburgh Foundation. For more information about the National Conference on the First Amendment, visit www.duq.edu/1a. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.

Part three of our series #1AUSA – conversations on the First Amendment’s past, present, and future from the National Conference on the First Amendment, held at Duquesne University in Pittsburgh – explores what happens when press freedom collides with the interests of national security, and how the Supreme Court has ruled on those disputes, including the Pentagon Papers case. You’ll hear from one of the legendary lawyers involved in that case, Floyd Abrams, in conversation with National Constitution Center Scholar in Residence Michael Gerhardt. Next, Gen. Michael Hayden, the former director of the NSA and the CIA, and former Sec. of Homeland Security and Pennsylvania Governor Tom Ridge sit down with former Dept. of Homeland Security official Paul Rosenzweig to discuss how they navigated situations that pitted “free speech versus national security” as agency heads. Finally, Google’s Vice President of News, Richard Gingras, explains how Google seeks to keep up with the latest developments in free expression online. The MC you’ll hear throughout is Joy McNally, interim director of the Thomas R. Kline Center for Judicial Education at Duquesne University School of Law. This episode was presented by Duquesne University and The Pittsburgh Foundation. For more information about the National Conference on the First Amendment, visit www.duq.edu/1a. Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.

In part two of our series #1AUSA–conversations on the First Amendment’s past, present, and future, live from last year’s National Conference on the First Amendment at Duquesne University–you’ll hear stories of ordinary citizens who have had an extraordinary impact on the First Amendment. The first panel, on First Amendment history and landmark cases, is moderated by Duquesne President Ken Gormley with panelists NCC Scholar in Residence Michael Gerhardt, radio and television commentator Hugh Hewitt, NYU professor Stephen Solomon, and Tulane Law School Professor Amy Gajda. Next, one of those landmark cases is brought to life as President Gormley sits down with Mary Beth Tinker, a plantiff from a pivotal First Amendment case, and First Amendment historian Shawn Peters. Later, Ohio Governor John Kasich shares his thoughts on the special place that First Amendment protections hold among bedrock American freedoms. This episode was presented by Duquesne University and The Pittsburgh Foundation. For more information about the National Conference on the First Amendment, visit www.duq.edu/1a.  Questions or comments about the show? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org.

Today, we kick off our special series: #1AUSA – conversations on the First Amendment’s past, present, and future. This five part series will dive into the landmark cases and events that have shaped the First Amendment, and explore the technological, political, and legal developments that continue to shape it today. These conversations were held live last year at the National Conference on the First Amendment in Pittsburgh, hosted by Duquesne University and the Pittsburgh Foundation in partnership with the National Constitution Center. You’ll hear from journalists, judges, plaintiffs, and lawyers who have been at the center of some of the most consequential moments in First Amendment history.   This first episode starts off with a panel moderated by NCC President Jeffrey Rosen. Jeff sits down with radio host Hugh Hewitt; Fox News contributor Juan Williams; and Professor Nadine Strossen of New York Law School. They discuss how private actors not bound by the First Amendment—like social media companies and media outlets— make decisions about how to regulate speech, and what to do about it. Next, you’ll hear from U.S. Solicitor General Noel Francisco and Third Circuit Judge Thomas Hardiman, who share their personal experiences litigating and adjudicating First Amendment cases, in conversation with Duquesne University President Ken Gormley. Later, Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg shares a message about what the First Amendment means to her. The MC throughout is Joy McNally, interim director of the Thomas R. Kline Center for Judicial Education at Duquesne University School of Law. This episode was presented by Duquesne University and The Pittsburgh Foundation. For more information about the National Conference on the First Amendment, visit www.duq.edu/1a.  Questions or comments about the podcast? Email us at podcast@constitutioncenter.org. 

In conversation with award-winning journalist Tracey Matisak It's a beautiful day in the neighborhood as we welcome Maxwell King, author of The Good Neighbor, a personal, professional, and artistic biography of Fred Rogers. A figure as deceptively sophisticated as the namesake television program that brought an unerring message of kindness, compassion, and equality to millions of children, Mr. Rogers remains one of America's most beloved cultural icons. King, CEO of the Pittsburgh Foundation, former president of Heinz Endowments, and editor of the Philadelphia Inquirer for eight years, weaves archival documents and original interviews into a portrait of the man who-spoiler alert-really was as gentle and empathetic as we all hoped he'd be.  Speedy delivery! Mostly known for his portrayal of Mister Rogers' deliveryman, David Newell was also the director of public relations for The Fred Rogers Company. As an ambassador for everyone's favorite neighborhood he toured the world as Mr. McFeely until his retirement in 2015. Watch the video here. (recorded 9/24/2018)

On this episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Tereneh Idia, a designer and writer currently based in Pittsburgh, PA. Tereneh attended Drexel University before moving around Washington D.C., Baltimore, and New York City. Tereneh describes these places as once having coffee shops that just sold coffee and donuts, where you could go to a Dominican Chinese restaurant and probably not find a piece of kale anywhere. After much traveling, Tereneh received her Masters in Fashion Design at Kenyatta University in Kenya. She is a 2016 Carol R. Brown Creative Achievement Emerging Artist, which is awarded by The Heinz Endowment and The Pittsburgh Foundation. Tereneh and I had a wonderfully long and meandering conversation and we get into a few podcasts, Tereneh’s thoughts on fashion, and the never-ending story of white supremacy. I thoroughly enjoyed relistening to my conversation with Tereneh as I edited the audio, and I hope you enjoy listening to it just as much as I did! Links Mentioned: Tereneh’s Website Idia Dega Twitter Tereneh’s Twitter Tereneh's Instagram Pittsburgh City Paper Tereneh’s Recent Article on Public Source Don’t @ Me with Justin Simien Tea with Queen and J Latinos Who Lunch - Oscars So Brown bell hooks Sister Rosetta Tharp Bessie Smith Oneida Indian Nation Olorgesailie Maasai Eons Fashion Antique Hito Steyerl Rachel Rose Follow Seeing Color: Seeing Color Website Subscribe on Apple Podcasts Facebook Twitter Instagram

Maxwell King brings us The Good Neighbor: The Life and Work of Fred Rogers, the first full-length biography of American's unique and enduring icon. Mister Rogers' Neighborhood, Rogers' program that changed the face of children's television and influenced tens of millions of children, reaches its 5oth anniversary. Now, beginning with Rogers' childhood, King captures his life of kindness, compassion, and authenticity by drawing on original interviews, oral histories, and archival documents. Fred Rogers, whose life and work continue to be loved by multiple generations, is captured in The Good Neighbor as, above all, a champion of children. 00:15   Intro to Maxwell King’s book, The Good Neighbor 00:25   Background of Fred Rogers, children’s television personality 01:00   King given permission to write first full-length biography of Mr. Rogers 01:30   2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood 02:00   Intro to Maxwell King: author, journalist, former President of Heinz Endowments, former Executive Director of the Fred Rogers Center, CEO of the Pittsburgh Foundation 03:00   King designs the book to have two lives: biography and academic source 03:30   How King gets involved in writing the book after meeting Rogers only twice 05:30   Rogers’ early life and background profoundly affect his life and work 06:45   King aims to explain how Fred becomes “Mr. Rogers” 08:00   His understanding mother listens to Fred, not as an adult but as an equal 08:45   Family’s wealth makes Rogers more of a target for mean kids 09:10   Bullies chase and call him “Fat Freddy”; runs to safety at neighbor’s house 09:40   Adults wrongly advise him, “Just pretend you don’t care.” 10:00   Transformative moment: refuses to adopt a strategy of not caring 10:30   Teenage Rogers turns sensitivities into strengths; becomes leader and scholar 11:30   Great reader and student of French and philosophy 12:40   At 10 years old, selects an ebonized Steinway concert grand piano 14:25   Wealthy grandmother keeps her promise to buy him piano, transforming his life 15:55   Rogers’ piano now sits in the Fred Rogers Center at St. Vincent’s College 16:45   Fills lonely early years with music and puppets 17:20   Channels his personas in iconic puppets (Lady Elaine Fairchilde, King Friday, Daniel Tiger) 18:30   Packs away puppets for years until he needs them in an emergency 20:00   Josie Carey, live character on The Children’s Corner, forms relationship with puppets 20:50   Carey and puppets model adult/child relationship 21:35   Unlikely friend: John Pastore of Senate Subcommittee of Communications 21:45   Their televised encounter becomes most studied clip of all time 22:30   Fred testifies to help save funding for public television 23:00   First and foremost, Rogers considers himself a friend and neighbor 23:20   Most important thing in Fred Rogers’ life 25:30   Rogers’ key tactic for presenting on television 26:10   Dr. Margaret McFarland, child psychologist, becomes Rogers’ lifelong mentor and friend 26:50   Works with Univ. of Pittsburg scholars: Benjamin Spock, T. Berry Brazelton, Erik Erickson, McFarland 27:30   Group dramatically reshapes child development philosophies and practices 29:00   They depart from Victorian notions; determine ages 0-3 most critical for development 29:30   Rogers longs to do more than entertain 29:50   Weaves child development learnings into Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood 30:00   Rogers’ program goes national in 1968 30:30   Helps promote what really matters in child development 31:40   Cares much more about content than presentation (in contrast to Sesame Street) 32:15   Opposes fast pacing in children’s television 32:45  Designs “theme weeks" to discuss difficult topics (divorce, war, loss) for 5 consecutive days 34:30   Leans into tough topics and keeps an intentionally slow pace, including silence 35:30   Story of Rogers’ courage: “Feeding the Fish” 37:15   Children never tire of lyrics from Rogers’ signature opening song and closing remarks 38:45   Recognizes universal values of respect, responsibility, fairness, caring, and kindness 39:15   Rogers' core philosophy: “Slow down. Be kind.” 41:00   Teaches human values, letting Christianity shine through 42:00   Rogers character, style, and personality congruent (on and off screen) 42:45   King surprised by Rogers’ simple exterior and deeply complicated interior 43:15   After his death in 2003, Mr. Rogers’ ideas and influence live on 45:35   Recommendation: YouTube video of Fred Rogers testifying before the Senate committee Connect with us on social media! Facebook Instagram Twitter YouTube  Website Special thanks! Music Credit Sound Editing Credit

One of the most fundamentally important sentences for the United States of America is this: “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.”   A single sentence. A mere 45 words.   Those 45 words are the entirety of the First Amendment found in our Bill of Rights, and they have been a powerful cornerstone of our identity and our democracy.   “We Can Be” guest Max King has earned his spot as a nationally respected voice on First Amendment issues, which first drew his interest in the pre-social media days of the late ‘70s to late ‘90s when he was a reporter and eventually the editor at The Philadelphia Inquirer.   Years later, his tenure as head of The Heinz Endowments and his current position as president and CEO of The Pittsburgh Foundation gave Max keen insight as to how challenges to First Amendment rights play out in the real lives of individuals.   “To me, freedom of the press, of speech and assembly, and all of the rest of the rights of the First Amendment are the lynch pin for all of our other freedoms,” says Max. “Today so many individuals question if they have a meaningful stake in our society that they are willing to trade to away freedoms in order to feel agency.”   Daily scans of news headlines make clear that the First Amendment issues Max speaks of are undeniably threatened in today’s political climate. From misinformed complaints about NFL protests meant to draw attention police brutality against black Americans to relentless attacks on a free press by those occupying the White House, First Amendment concerns are ever-present in our lives.   In this episode of “We Can Be,” Max talks with Heinz Endowments president and podcast host Grant Oliphant about what he believes to be the underlying cause of the deep divisions that fuel these threats, the reason the First Amendment matters in our everyday lives, and the role we each have in keeping this backbone of our democracy alive and well.   “We Can Be” is produced by the Endowments and Treehouse Media. Theme music is composed by John Dziuban, with incidental music by Josh Slifkin.

Grant Oliphant is president of The Heinz Endowments. For nearly two decades, Grant held several senior management posts with Heinz family foundations, including vice president for programs and planning at the Endowments, his position before taking over the helm at The Pittsburgh Foundation in 2008. He also served as press secretary to the late U.S. Sen. John Heinz from 1988 until the senator’s death in 1991.   If there’s a major project happening in Pittsburgh, chances are that Oliphant is pulling the strings. His six-year tenure atop The Pittsburgh Foundation saw that organization increase its assets by a third in the middle of a recession; even more impressively, that foundation oversaw the recruiting and hiring of Mayor Bill Peduto’s senior staff through its Talent City initiative. Oliphant quickly has made his presence known at Heinz, which shortly after his arrival in May 2014 jettisoned a controversial connection to the Center for Sustainable Shale Development.   Since then, he’s overseen the P4 Conference on urbanism in April, became the primary force in development of the 178-acre Almono site in Hazelwood, brokered the sale of the August Wilson Center for African American Culture to Heinz and other foundations and forged close ties to the Peduto administration.   Grant’s Challenge; Work to move your worldview from “me” to “we”.   http://www.goingdeepwithaaron.com/podcast   Connect with Grant Facebook Grant's Twitter Heniz’s Twitter Website If you liked this interview, check out episode 107 with Bill Peduto where we discuss the evolution of Pittsburgh or episode 130 with Ray Gastil where we discuss the challenges of city planning and reorganizing Pittsburgh’s communities.

Squonk has created and toured our outdoor spectacles around the world, with reviews that include “insane majesty" from The Scotsman, “surreal and poetic” from USA Today and “ingenious, hallucinatory, hypnotic" from The New York Times. Squonkwork is fast, funny, and shameless: our first show was performed in a Pittsburgh junkyard, with choreographed cranes and roaring earthmovers. Squonk creates post-industrial outdoor performances for major civic venues and festivals and have toured to 39 states and 3 continents, and have received 7 N.E.A. grants.   Jackie Dempsey (Artistic Director/Composer/Pianist/Accordionist) has created twelve multimedia productions with Squonk Opera and has been touring nationally and internationally for over two decades. Last year, she was awarded an Investing in Professional Artists grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation and Heinz Endowments. She has worked as composer and sound designer for Quantum Theatre through a Heinz Endowments’ Creative Heights grant and has been awarded five Interdisciplinary Arts fellowships from the PA Council on the Arts. She has produced all nine of the group’s recordings, one of which was Squonk’s major label debut for Capitol Records.   Steve O’Hearn (Artistic Director/Artist/Wind Player) contributes environmental and product designs, and theater productions to the group. He had a solo show of work at the Andy Warhol Museum, where he was Heinz Artist-in-Residence. He has also received the American Theater Wing’s Hewes Award for his work on Broadway, three International Design Awards and five PA Council on the Arts fellowships. His work has been published and exhibited internationally, and he has been invited three times to exhibit his designs at the Prague Quadrennial. He has designed for a score of theater productions, including the multimedia Macbeth with the Actors Theatre of Louisville’s Marc Masterson, and also for the Hawaii Theater in Honolulu.   Sqonk’s Challenge; See the art in the everyday.   Connect with Sqonk Twitter Facebook Website   If you liked this interview, check out episode 124 with Baron Batch where we discuss the melding of art and entrepreneurship.

Christopher Whitlatch of the Pittsburgh Foundation and producer on the former Unsung: The Non-Proft News Show has a new idea to push non profits forward. This week, he talks with us about his motivation and aim to figure out how to utilize Public Service Announcements in Social Media, and especially Podcasts. If you have any ideas or happen to be a Podcaster yourself, please continue the conversation with @cswhitlatch and @sorgatron on Twitter! Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCastfor updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

Christopher Whitlatch of the Pittsburgh Foundation and producer on the former Unsung: The Non-Proft News Show has a new idea to push non profits forward. This week, he talks with us about his motivation and aim to figure out how to utilize Public Service Announcements in Social Media, and especially Podcasts. If you have any ideas or happen to be a Podcaster yourself, please continue the conversation with @cswhitlatch and @sorgatron on Twitter! Eat at Slice on Broadway if you are in the Pittsburgh area! It is Awesome! (sliceonbroadway.com) Help out the show with a donation! Become our boss! Go to patreon.com/awesomecast Also, check out sorgatronmedia.com and awesomecast.com for more entertainment. Follow Michael Sorg (@sorgatron) and @AwesomeCastfor updates and live streams of our interviews! Subscribe on Spreaker, iTunes, and Youtube!

On October 2nd the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council and the Pittsburgh Foundation will be holding the Arts Day Of Giving from 6AM until midnight. During this time, you can visit pittsburghgives.org and make a donation to various local arts organizations which will be partially matched by the Heinz Endowments.  Below is a little PSA from our fair mayor about the Arts Day of Giving and why you should participate! This year, the Greater Pittsburgh Arts Council created the Unleashed! Arts Fund in which five members of GPAC were randomly selected to receive donations directly. The AP Collection had the fantastic opportunity to sit down with this year's recipients in order to learn a little more about them before ArtsDOG takes place. Jennifer Saffron from GPAC introduces the concept behind the Unleashed! Artist Fund along with some history of ArtDOG. Then, each artist sat down with Genevieve to tell their story, their personal art history and their plans for the imminent funding. Even though the conversations last between 10 and 20 minutes, their passion, creativity, and knowledge are immediately apparent. Once you've listened to the conversations, get to know each artist better by visiting their profile on the Pittsburgh Artist Registry and visiting their website. You can help fund their work directly by donating to the Unleashed! Artists Fund on October 2nd from 6 AM to Midnight during GPAC's Arts Day Of Giving. This Year's Five Artists Shaunda Miles on the Pittsburgh Artist Registry — Her website Sherri Roberts on the Pittsburgh Artist Registry— Her website Mike McSorley on the Pittsburgh Artist Registry— His website Brian Sesack on the Pittsburgh Artist Registry— His website Lorraine Vullo on the Pittsburgh Artist Registry; Silver Eye Center for Photography's website

Yona Harvey is the author of the poetry collection, Hemming the Water (Four Way Books, 2013), and the recipient of an Individual Artist Grant from The Pittsburgh Foundation. Her work has been published in jubilat, Gulf Coast, Callaloo, West Branch, and many other journals and anthologies, including A Poet's Craft: A Comprehensive Guide to Making and Sharing Your Poetry (ed. Annie Finch; University of Michigan Press, 2012). She lives with her husband and two children not far from where jazz pianist and composer Mary Lou Williams grew up. Williams married the spiritual to the secular in her music, and is a regular muse in Yona's writing.

1) Transverse myelitis and 2) Topic of the month: Dizziness. This podcast for the Neurology Journal begins and closes with Dr. Robert Gross, Editor-in-Chief, briefly discussing highlighted articles from the print issue of Neurology. In the second segment Dr. Alex Bragg interviews Dr. Thomas Scott about the evidence-based guideline on transverse myelitis. In the next segment, Dr. Stacey Clardy is reading our e-Pearl of the week about Gates' rule of 4 of the brainstem. In the next part of the podcast Dr. Ted Burns interviews Drs. Kevin Kerber and Robert W. Baloh about Dix-Hallpike maneuver. The participants had nothing to disclose except Drs. Scott, Clardy, Burns, Kerber and Baloh.Dr. Scott has received funding for travel or speaker honoraria from, served on the speakers' bureaus and scientific advisory boards of, and performed consultation work for Acorda Therapeutics Inc., Avanir Pharmaceuticals, Biogen Idec, Novartis, and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.; served as an associate editor for BMC Neurology; and has received research support from Biogen Idec, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Novartis, Pittsburgh Foundation, and Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd.Dr. Clardy serves on the editorial team for the Neurology® Resident and Fellow Section. Dr. Burns serves as Podcast Editor for Neurology®; performs EMG studies in his neuromuscular practice (30% effort); and has received research support from the Myasthenia Gravis Foundation of America and Knopp Neurosciences Inc..Dr. Kerber has served as a consultant for and received speaker honoraria from the American Academy of Neurology; receives publishing royalties for Clinical Neurophysiology of the Vestibular System, 4th edition (Oxford University Press, 2010); and receives research support from the NIH/NCRR and the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality.Dr. Baloh has received speaker honoraria from the American Academy of Neurology; serves on the editorial board of Neurology; receives publishing royalties for Clinical Neurophysiology of the Vestibular System, 4th edition (Oxford University Press, 2010); and receives research support from the NIH.

Rob de la Cretaz, Tony "Chachi" Walker, and Michael Sorg welcome Christopher Whitlatch to the show! Chris is Manager of Marketing and Communications for the Pittsburgh Foundation, including work on PittsburghOnVideo.org, who have been big supporters of the show! We talk with him about his work with non-profits in the area and applying social media, POV, and more. We also answer our first major mail call of the show! This, and we talk about Chachi's problem with the T-Mobile G2, how cool the iPhone tracker "bug" is to us geeks, the savors of Delicious, and what are you playing on the toilet? Join the AwesomeCast on Twitter, Facebook,, and be sure to follow us on iTunes in both videoand audio formats, as well as YouTube, Boxee, Roku, and Blip.tv! As always, you can chime in with news, thoughts, or comments at Contact@AwesomeCast.com or 724-25-A-CAST.

On this classic episode of the Lange Money Hour, James Lange and MSOD, President and CEO of the Pittsburgh Foundation Grant Oliphant sits down with Jim to discuss Charitable Giving Strategies, and Tax Strategies for Charitable giving among other topics!