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What's at stake when nonprofits and democracy are under attack? How can organizations respond effectively to threats against their tax status and Constitutional rights? In this illuminating conversation, Rusty speaks with Mike Zamore, National Director of Policy and Government Affairs at the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), about the unprecedented challenges facing nonprofits in today's political climate.Mike Zamore draws from his 22 years of Capitol Hill experience and current ACLU leadership to explain how nonprofits are essential to America's constitutional framework of checks and balances. He details recent fights against attempts to weaponize government power against nonprofits, including legislation that would have allowed stripping organizations of tax-exempt status without due process. The conversation highlights parallels between threats to individual liberties and threats to nonprofit First Amendment freedoms.The discussion concludes with practical advice for nonprofits in red states and red districts to effectively engage with Republican representatives regarding the upcoming tax reconciliation bill that could adversely affect the sector. Zamore emphasizes the importance of solidarity, encouraging nonprofits to stand together against intimidation tactics, and that reminding us that maintaining collective courage is crucial for preserving both Constitutional rights and the ability to serve communities.This episode was recorded the morning of May 9, 2025, before the House Ways and Means Committee revealed the language in their portion of the proposed tax bill, which includes re-introduction of H.R. 9495. Click here for resources on new tax bill.Resources referenced in the episode:ACLUA Call to Action for Red State Nonprofits on the FTP blog"Meet the Man Who Wants to Tax Most of the Nonprofit World" by Ben Gose"‘Five Alarm Fire': How New Tax Law Could Decimate Nonprofits — and What Can Be Done" by Steve TaylorFilibustered!: How to Fix the Broken Senate and Save America, co-authored by Senator Jeff Merkley and Mike Zamore"How Will We Know When We Have Lost Our Democracy?"Harvard statement "Upholding Our Values, Defending Our University" and lawsuit against the governmentStatement of Solidarity with Harvard UniversityFTP Podcast Episode “Dr. King, AmeriCorps, & Nonprofit Work - with Michael Smith, AmeriCorps”“AmeriCorps members who respond to disasters and help nonprofits are let go in DOGE cuts”Guest Bio:Mike Zamore is the National Director of Policy & Government Affairs at the ACLU, where he leads efforts to harness the organization's vast expertise, 4 million members and supporters, paid staff in every state, and electoral work to shape federal, state, and local policy.Mike is a 22-year veteran of Capitol Hill, and spent over 14 years as the Chief of Staff to Senator Jeff Merkley, an Oregon Democrat first elected in 2008. As Merkley's top aide, Mike managed a 50+ person staff and $4 million budget, counseled the Senator on legislative and political strategy, represented the Senator to various constituencies, and led two successful re-elections. Prior to joining Senator Merkley, Mike was the Policy Director at the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee, where he assisted the 2008 Senate candidates develop their positions on the issues. Mike earlier served as Policy Advisor to Representative Patrick Kennedy and spearheaded Kennedy's legislative agenda, including mental health parity legislation that became law in 2008, and spoke frequently on health systems reform. Earlier in his career, he spent several years working on business development projects in the early days of post-Soviet Russia and clerked for Judge Allyne R. Ross on the Eastern District of New York.Mike is an adjunct faculty member at American University's Washington College of Law. He graduated from Brown University and Harvard Law School, lives in Washington, DC with his wife and two sons.

Mike de la Rocha is a strategist, musician, author, and one of the most effective change makers of our generation.  As co-founder of Revolve Impact (an award-winning social action and creative agency), he participated founding Artists for 47, a coalition assembled to pass California's historic proposition 47 that has impacted more than 1 million people and led to the largest record change effort in U.S. history, launching the Justice Policy Network, the country's first bi-coastal fellowship focused on increasing the number of leaders in government advancing a new safety agenda, and producing #SchoolsNotPrisons.  Mike's impact portfolio includes serving as Director of Strategic Partnerships for Californians for Safety and Justice, Legislative Deputy for (future Congressman) Tony Cardenas, and Policy Advisor for the L.A. Human Rights Commission.  His work in utilizing music for social change spans four continents where he has worked alongside notable cultural icons such as Harry Belafonte, Dolores Huerta, and John Legend.  He is one of Good Magazine's top 100 people changing the world, a 2017 recipient of the AFL-CIO's Justice, Peace and Freedom Award, and a top innovator in America as listed by Stanford Social Innovation Review. This podcast will focus on his new book:  Sacred Lessons, which comes out next month and is available for preorder from Simon and Schuster.  Check more of Mike's work out at:  https://linktr.ee/mrmikedelarocha Have a Blessed Week!  Link to the show:  https://endoftheroad.libsyn.com/episode-315-michael-de-la-rocha-sacred-lessonsrevolve-impact-onnotice

This season on We Go Boldly we will walk through what holds us back from living our best lives and doing all the things we dream about doing. We are focusing on how we can overcome our fear and doubt, be bolstered by faith, take risks, meet opportunity, and imagine unlimited possibilities. Every week we will work through a different aspect of what it means to both pursue our passions and accomplish the mundane; and how these topics help us to reach for our potential and live our boldest, most honest lives.  Our goal this season is to explore what is holding us back, keeping us locked away behind our imagined limitations, and stopping our growth. We coach women to live their version of a bold life and pursue their unique path. This season is all about taking action and living our best lives.  Today we are broadening our own horizons and talking to an incredible guest and new friend to the show. Welcome Orjanel Lewis! Orjanel K. Lewis, Esq. was born and raised in Missouri City, Texas.   Double majoring in Political Science and English, Orjanel graduated summa cum laude in 2008 from Tuskegee University in Tuskegee, Alabama.  Entering the historic Tuskegee University in the fall of 2004, Orjanel realized that it would behoove her to take advantage of all that the “pride of the swift growing south” had to offer! She participated in several organizations including Student Government Association where she served as Vice President during her Senior year, Texas Club serving as President for two years, President of the Student Senate, and a member of the Spanish Club. Ms. Lewis received several awards while studying at Tuskegee including the President Benjamin F. Payton Distinguished Student Award, Terrance D. Smith Student Leader Award, and Pi Sigma Alpha and Alpha Kappa Mu Honor Societies.Upon graduation from Tuskegee, Orjanel attended and graduated from Tulane University School of Law with a Juris Doctorate and a Certificate of Maritime Law.  Orjanel served as an Associate Attorney for nearly four years at a small boutique firm located in Houston, Texas practicing in various areas of civil litigation including but not limited to consumer, estate, personal injury and business.  Ms. Lewis was previously promoted to Policy Advisor, after serving as in-house counsel in the litigation department, for a consumer debt buyer company, while simultaneously serving as a member of the adjunct faculty of Houston Community College teaching Civil Litigation I and II, Wills and Probate Administration, Law Office Management and Contracts. Orjanel is licensed to practice law in Texas and Alabama. In addition to professional work, Ms. Lewis has tremendous community involvement serving as a member of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., Houston Lawyers' Association, Kappa Silhouettes of Houston (President), Burton ES PTO (President), a member of the Fort Bend Independent School District's We Are Hightower Task Force, Gifted and Talented Task Force, Bond Oversight Committee and Academy Design Task Force.  In her spare time, Orjanel enjoys life at home with her husband, Dr. Marcus Lewis, and two kids, Olivia and Marcus Alexander.Let's get to know Orjanel! You follow all the amazing things Orjanel does on twitter @OrjanelLewis. Don't forget to smash that subscribe button, rate and review us! RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THE SHOW Did you enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts. Head to Apple Podcasts and then rate, review, and subscribe. This way you will get notified once a new episode goes live.  Did you enjoy this episode? We would love to hear your thoughts and more about your personal development journey. Head to Apple Podcasts and then rate, review, and subscribe. This way you will get notified once a new episode goes live. Don't forget to find us and subscribe on YouTube too. CONNECT WITH RIELLY AND TOVAHInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/goboldlytogether/Website: goboldlyinitiative.com or https://we-go-boldly-podcast.simplecast.com/YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsPh8gu_ugJqvvnYiuRSyPQLinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/go-boldly-initiativePatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wegoboldlyFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoBoldlyTogetherPinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/GoBoldlyTogether/

Water is a Right: The Fight for Environmental Justice” pt.2 w/ Rosanita RatcliffIn Part 2 of our powerful conversation, this time with activist Rosanita Ratcliff... We will dive deeper into the ongoing struggle for environmental justice and the basic human right to clean water. Rosanita shares her personal journey, the impact of water insecurity on marginalized communities, and how grassroots movements are challenging environmental racism head-on.This episode explores the intersection of race, policy, and public health—highlighting how systemic neglect continues to threaten communities across the country. Rosanita's voice is one of resilience, advocacy, and deep-rooted commitment to change.Rosanita Ratcliff is a Michigan-based community advocate focused on workforce development, mentorship, and empowering underserved populations through impactful, equity-driven initiatives. She currently serves as the Washtenaw County Sheriff's Office Innovation Program Specialist, Public Voices Fellow on the Climate Crisis with The OpEd Project in Partnership with Yale Climate Solutions, and Policy Advisor for the Elbert Williams Voting Corner. ***Turning A Moment Into A Movement Podcast*** MISSION:To bring awareness, organize, and create content that will be a resource that will aide families, communities, and those seeking Justice for WRONGFUL CONVICTIONS and Injustice. ...and advocating for Justice & Exoneration for GERARD HAYCRAFT. www.change.org/Justice4Gerard

New Zealand dairy farmers are making great progress in reducing antibiotic use at dry-off - but how do we keep that momentum going? With antimicrobial resistance on the rise, selective dry cow therapy has become an important tool for protecting both herd health and the long-term effectiveness of antibiotics. The key is making smart, informed decisions that safeguard milk quality while keeping cows healthy.In this episode, we're joined by Mitch Cooper, a Veterinarian and DairyNZ's Senior Technical & Policy Advisor, and Veronica Oostveen, a Southland dairy farmer and DairyNZ Area Manager. They break down the latest research and share practical strategies to help you:Use data to make smarter treatment decisionsCut antibiotic use without compromising cow healthManage dry-off risks effectivelyApply proven strategies that have dropped somatic cell countsVeronica shares how selective dry cow therapy has improved her herd's health and performance, and Mitch explains why responsible antibiotic use matters for our future.Tune in for the latest research and insights. Find the DairyNZ tools and resources mentioned in this episode:Dry cow strategies | DairyNZdairynz-guideline-14-dry-cow-strategy.pdfdairynz-technote-14-dry-cow-strategy.pdfHave feedback or ideas for future episodes? Email us at talkingdairy@dairynz.co.nz Follow DairyNZ on socials for the latest updates: FacebookInstagramLinkedIn

Scaling a #drone #business is harder than ever — so how are top #investors spotting winners?  At Aerial Cities 2024, we went straight to the source. The #investment landscape has shifted dramatically, and only the most adaptable businesses will survive. Raising #capital is no longer only about #innovative tech.  Today, it's all about real #revenue, smart #scaling strategies, and knowing when to pivot. Key takeaways from the panel discussion: ➡️ A few years ago, proof of concept was enough to secure investment. Now, investors want tangible revenue and a clear path to #profitability. ➡️ #Adaptability is critical to survival. Startups must build strong, flexible teams that can #pivot, take feedback, and navigate challenges. ➡️ #Regulations can make or break you. Companies working with #regulators, rather than waiting for policy changes, will gain a #competitive advantage. Moderated by Dario Di Martino, Founder & CEO of DMD Solutions, the panel featured top industry voices, including Gabriela Matic, Co-founder & Director at Metta/ Venture Partner at Aerospace Xelerated; Gary Cutts, Challenge Director for Future Flight at UK Research and Innovation; Gordon Baker, Policy Advisor for Robotics at the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology; and Etienne Louvet, Founder & CEO of IONA. 

In this podcast episode, we speak to Katherine Leung, Policy Advisor for Hong Kong Watch. The Hong Kong national security police recently issued a new wave of arrest warrants against six overseas Hong Kong rights defenders in the UK and Canada. We speak to Katherine about growing transnational repression against Hong Kongers in Canada and how that impacts the ability of community members to fully participate in Canadian democracy. Katherine also speaks about Canada's Foreign Interference Commission and where it may fall short. This episode is part of a special project supported by the Department of Canadian Heritage. Titled Digital Defenders Initiative, the aim of the project is to uncover transnational repression and foreign manipulation campaigns in Canada, and their impact on the diaspora. 

Head of Human Rights and Development and Deputy Head of UN Women Geneva Office, Adriana Quinones Adriana Quiñones is the Head of Human Rights and Development and Deputy Head of UN Women GenevaOffice. She leads UN Women´s work at the Human RightsCouncil and all high-level actions in trade, labor, climateand other development topics. For the last 17 years at UNIFEM and UN Women, she has held posts as Country Representative, Policy Advisor in Asia and Latin America and Manager of the UN Trust Fund to End Violence against Women and Girls in New York. She has more than 20 years of experience leading efforts in the areas of Gender Equality,Elimination of Gender Based Violence, Access to Justiceand Women´s Economic Empowerment. She has supported the creation of youth development programs, access to trade and credit for the benefit of indigenous and afro-descendant women, as well as programs to combat stigma and discrimination. She supervised for the Inter-American Development Bank and the United Nations portfolios of more 70 million in 50 countries around the world. She advised the High Commissioner for Peace in Colombia on issues of human rights violations in the context of the internal armed conflict and to address the needs of the displaced populations.Born in Bogotá, Colombia, Adriana has a master's degree from the Kroc Institute for International Peace Studies at the University of Notre Dame, and a second master's degree in economics and international Development from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies (SAIS).

Big wins for faith, freedom, and truth! This week, Shemane sits down with powerful guests to discuss the fight for American values. Martha Boneta Fain previews the Celebrate American Exceptionalism event at Mar-a-Lago, where Shemane's husband, Ted Nugent will receive the Defender of Freedom award. Dr. Bryan Ardis returns for a powerful two part segment and exposes shocking truths about parasites, toxins, and Big Pharma's fear-mongering. Finally, Trent Talbot of Brave Books shares how he's shaping the next generation with pro-God storytelling. [0:54] Honoring Ted Nugent On February 18th, Ted Nugent will be honored at Mar-a-Lago with the Defender of Freedom Award for his relentless fight for faith, family, and the Constitution. Martha Boneta Fain, a government strategist and nationally recognized Policy Advisor joins Shemane to discuss the event, how America's Future Inc. is preserving conservative values, and why recognizing courageous patriots is more critical than ever.   [14:00] Parasites & Biological Warfare Dr. Bryan Ardis, CEO of The Dr. Ardis Show and a leading expert on exposing medical deception, reveals how biological warfare tactics, including weaponized insects, have led to an explosion of chronic illness and autoimmune disorders. He and Shemane discuss how parasites are often misdiagnosed as Lyme disease, why medical schools refuse to acknowledge their prevalence, and how Big Pharma profits from keeping people sick. [26:14] WHO, Bird Flu, & Big Pharma's Next Move Even though America has officially withdrawn from the WHO, globalists aren't done trying to enforce medical tyranny. Dr. Ardis explains how the WHO's pandemic treaty still gives them emergency powers to shut down entire nations, and why fear-based narratives like bird flu are being used to set the stage for another health crisis. [37:42] Brave Books & Defending Kids' Values Trent Talbot, founder and CEO of Brave Books, joins Shemane to share how his company is countering woke culture by producing pro-God, pro-America books that instill strong values and moral clarity. He also reveals details about Brave Books' new children's TV show, which blends live-action and animation to bring faith-filled storytelling into American homes. Resources:   Martha Boneta Fain –  MarthaBoneta.com  @martha_boneta_fain    Dr. Bryan Ardis – The Dr. Ardis Show TheDrArdisShow.com | @TheDrArdisShow   Trent Talbot – Brave Books BraveBooks.us   Sponsors   Get clean healthy water with SentryH2O Use the promo code: “HEALTHY10”   Get true American made products at  switchtoamericawithshemane.com   Protect yourself with EMP Shield  Use the promo code “SHEMANE”    Activate stem cells & reset your body's clock  at lifewave.com/shemane Please send product inquiries to: shemane.lifewave@gmail.com   Watch Faith & Freedom every Sunday,  10am est on America'sVoice.News   Organic natural products to help your family thrive with  Rowe Casa Organics & use promo code “FAITH”   Purchase “My Pillow” at  mypillow.com or call 800-933-6972 Use promo code “FAITH”   Use promo code “FREEDOM” to receive  20% off your first order at Field of Greens   Join Shemane's new programs Fit & Fabulous Start Pack Faith Fuel: 21 Day Devotion    Check out Shemane's books:  Purchase Shemane's New Book: ‘Abundantly Well' Shemane's new #1 Bestseller ‘Killer House' "4 Minutes to Happy" Kill It and Grill It Cookbook   Connect with Shemane: Send your questions, suggestions,  & funny pet videos to shemane.chat@gmail.com    Share your hunting photos & questions to shemane.chat@gmail.com    Watch Killer House Documentary: KillerHouse.org Get Wildly Well at shemanenugent.rocks Shemane's Social Media: Instagram: @shemanenugent Youtube: /shemane Truth Social @Shemane

Big wins for faith, freedom, and truth! This week, Shemane sits down with powerful guests to discuss the fight for American values. Martha Boneta Fain previews the Celebrate American Exceptionalism event at Mar-a-Lago, where Shemane's husband, Ted Nugent will receive the Defender of Freedom award. Dr. Bryan Ardis returns for a powerful two part segment and exposes shocking truths about parasites, toxins, and Big Pharma's fear-mongering. Finally, Trent Talbot of Brave Books shares how he's shaping the next generation with pro-God storytelling. [0:54] Honoring Ted Nugent On February 18th, Ted Nugent will be honored at Mar-a-Lago with the Defender of Freedom Award for his relentless fight for faith, family, and the Constitution. Martha Boneta Fain, a government strategist and nationally recognized Policy Advisor joins Shemane to discuss the event, how America's Future Inc. is preserving conservative values, and why recognizing courageous patriots is more critical than ever.   [14:00] Parasites & Biological Warfare Dr. Bryan Ardis, CEO of The Dr. Ardis Show and a leading expert on exposing medical deception, reveals how biological warfare tactics, including weaponized insects, have led to an explosion of chronic illness and autoimmune disorders. He and Shemane discuss how parasites are often misdiagnosed as Lyme disease, why medical schools refuse to acknowledge their prevalence, and how Big Pharma profits from keeping people sick. [26:14] WHO, Bird Flu, & Big Pharma's Next Move Even though America has officially withdrawn from the WHO, globalists aren't done trying to enforce medical tyranny. Dr. Ardis explains how the WHO's pandemic treaty still gives them emergency powers to shut down entire nations, and why fear-based narratives like bird flu are being used to set the stage for another health crisis. [37:42] Brave Books & Defending Kids' Values Trent Talbot, founder and CEO of Brave Books, joins Shemane to share how his company is countering woke culture by producing pro-God, pro-America books that instill strong values and moral clarity. He also reveals details about Brave Books' new children's TV show, which blends live-action and animation to bring faith-filled storytelling into American homes. Resources:   Martha Boneta Fain –  MarthaBoneta.com  @martha_boneta_fain    Dr. Bryan Ardis – The Dr. Ardis Show TheDrArdisShow.com | @TheDrArdisShow   Trent Talbot – Brave Books BraveBooks.us   Sponsors   Get clean healthy water with SentryH2O Use the promo code: “HEALTHY10”   Get true American made products at  switchtoamericawithshemane.com   Protect yourself with EMP Shield  Use the promo code “SHEMANE”    Activate stem cells & reset your body's clock  at lifewave.com/shemane Please send product inquiries to: shemane.lifewave@gmail.com   Watch Faith & Freedom every Sunday,  10am est on America'sVoice.News   Organic natural products to help your family thrive with  Rowe Casa Organics & use promo code “FAITH”   Purchase “My Pillow” at  mypillow.com or call 800-933-6972 Use promo code “FAITH”   Use promo code “FREEDOM” to receive  20% off your first order at Field of Greens   Join Shemane's new programs Fit & Fabulous Start Pack Faith Fuel: 21 Day Devotion    Check out Shemane's books:  Purchase Shemane's New Book: ‘Abundantly Well' Shemane's new #1 Bestseller ‘Killer House' "4 Minutes to Happy" Kill It and Grill It Cookbook   Connect with Shemane: Send your questions, suggestions,  & funny pet videos to shemane.chat@gmail.com    Share your hunting photos & questions to shemane.chat@gmail.com    Watch Killer House Documentary: KillerHouse.org Get Wildly Well at shemanenugent.rocks Shemane's Social Media: Instagram: @shemanenugent Youtube: /shemane Truth Social @Shemane

In an effort to manage mounting unpaid rents, Kāinga Ora says it will waive some of the rent arrears for some of its tenants. Financial mentorship trust FinCap senior policy advisor Jake Lilley spoke to Corin Dann.

What is the Climate and Nature Bill, and why does it matter? The Zero Hour campaign is here to tell us, as we dive into their efforts to secure widespread backing for the Climate and Nature Bill. The Bill, which had its Second Reading in Parliament on 24 January 2025, aims to strengthen the UK government's commitments to cut emissions, restore nature, and ensure public consultation on the road to net zero. Hosts Mark and Simon are joined by Simon Oldridge, Policy Advisor at Zero Hour to break down the key components of the Bill, and why it's crucial to tackling the climate emergency. Simon also sheds light on how Zero Hour managed to gain cross-party support for the Bill, and what individuals can do to help it get passed. We also hear from the Bill's sponsor: Liberal Democrat MP Roz Savage, on why she believes it's a vital step needed on climate action. And from Conservative MP Andrew Bowie, who shares his concerns about the Bill and why he remains a critic. Find out more about the Zero Hour campaign: https://www.zerohour.uk/ https://www.youtube.com/@zerohour_uk UCL's Love Your Planet event: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/grand-challenges/events/2025/feb/love-your-planet-2025 Transcript: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/climate-change/podcasts-videos/ucl-generation-one-climate-podcast Date of episode recording: 31st February 2025 Duration: 32.51 mins Language of episode: English  Presenter: Professor Mark Maslin and Dr Simon Chin-Yee  Guests: Simon Oldridge, Policy Advisor at Zero Hour Producers: Adam Batstone Caitlin Mullin

Productivity in public services has never been more important. Most services are struggling to return to pre-pandemic performance levels, and the government has indicated that spending will be tight from April 2026 onwards. Improvements in performance will likely come from frontline workers finding new, innovative ways of delivering services. So what can be done to improve productivity? By highlighting outstanding examples of innovation across public services, Productivity Pitches, a series of events hosted by the IfG, aims to share and support ways to improve performance levels. This event is the fifth in the series and will focus on schools. Each speaker has 10 minutes to present their innovation, followed by 10 minutes of audience questions. The chair and a guest from the Productivity Institute – who are kindly supporting this event series – then brought together the common themes from the pitches and discuss the lessons for improving productivity. The speakers for this edition of Productivity Pitches are: George Barlow, Principal of Belgrave St. Bartholomew's Academy on the outcome of providing every pupil and teacher with a tablet. Steph Hamilton, Director of The Engagement Platform part of the ImpactEd Group which run frequent School Employee surveys that allows schools and MATs to compare their employee satisfaction to peers and use this to improve engagement, satisfaction and retention and Cara Ackroyd, Executive Principal at Outwood Grange Academies Trust. Cara leads on school engagement work across Outwood Grange Academy Trust. The trust have been founding partners of TEP and have integrated the use of the data into their strategy and processes to support outcomes. Lauren Wilson, Head of Marketing and Communications at The Thinking Schools Academy Trust on consolidating communication and marketing functions. Allowing them to standardise their marketing materials and learn what works before rolling it out further. The event will be chaired by Nick Davies, Programme Director at the Institute for Government. Professor Anna Vignoles, Director of the Leverhulme Trust and Policy Advisor at The Productivity Institute Policy Unit joined to discuss the common themes. Productivity Pitches is kindly supported by The Productivity Institute.

Reality star turned documentary filmmaker Vicky Pattison joins Clare McDonnell to discuss her latest project, Vicky Pattison: My Deepfake Sex Tape. The documentary sees her exploring the proliferation of videos generated by AI whereby people's faces are placed onto pornographic images and shared without their consent. Vicky talks about creating her own deepfake sex tape and looks at the impact the phenomenon is having on women and girls. A rapid review commissioned by the government in response to the Southport attacks has been leaked, including suggestions that the definition of extremism should be widened to include men who are prejudiced against women, along with potentially violent environmentalists, the far left and conspiracy theorists. The BBC has been told Home Secretary, Yvette Cooper, doesn't agree with the findings and will order the focus to remain on Islamist and far-right extremism. We're joined by BBC Political correspondent Tom Symonds, author and journalist Joan Smith and and Ian Corbett, Participation, Engagement and Policy Advisor for the Children and Young People's Centre for Justice. Eighties pop legend Kim Wilde joins us to discuss her new album, Closer, her career and embracing her 60s. We discuss football academies and the challenges they present for parents with Rachel Holmes, whose son Pete plays for Cambridge United's U18s team and Jorden Gibson, Academy Manager at Stevenage Football Club.Presenter: Clare McDonnell Producer: Sarah Jane Griffiths Editor: Karen Dalziel

In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil speaks with Mike Van Brunt from ReWorld and Sean Trambley from the Circular Economy Coalition about the integration of circular economy principles in the energy sector. Both guests emphasize the economic and environmental benefits of circularity, including waste reduction and energy efficiency, and offer advice for businesses starting to embrace circular economy practices. You will want to hear this episode if you are interested in… Circularity and how it differs from other sustainability practices (02:57) Overview of U.S. Circular Economy Coalition (05:20) What a circular economy would look like in the U.S. (07:41) How the federal government defines a circular economy (09:40) How Reworld is incorporating circular economy policies (15:15) The federal government's role in building a more circular economy (18:55) Benefits of incorporating circular economy practices (25:27) Ways to approach circularity (28:27) For detailed show notes, click here. Resources: Federal Circularity Audit and Report Connect with Michael Van Brunt On LinkedIn Michael Van Brunt is currently VP Environmental and Sustainability at Reworld Waste, where he is responsible for corporate sustainability strategy and reporting and environmental compliance, permitting, and monitoring. He leads Reworld's lifecycle analysis team and is a licensed professional engineer with over twenty years of experience in industry and consulting. He is currently the board chair of the Circular Economy Coalition. He earned a B.S. and Masters in Agricultural and Biological Engineering from Cornell University. Connect with Sean Trambley On LinkedIn With more than a decade of government relations and strategic communications experience. Sean Trambley began his career in Washington, D.C. as Sr. Policy Advisor to former Congressman Dennis Cardoza (D-CA). Since 2016, Sean has worked as a California-based consultant and strategist. In 2020, Sean joined the Breakthrough Institute as Communications Director, a global research center focused on energy, agriculture, and technological solutions to climate change. He earned a B.A. in American Studies and Legal Studies from the University of California, Santa Cruz. Connect With Smart Energy Decisions Smart Energy Decisions Follow us on LinkedIn Subscribe to Smart Energy Voices on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Android, Spotify, Stitcher, TuneIn Radio, aCast, PlayerFM, iHeart Radio If you're interested in participating in the next Smart Energy Decision Event, visit smartenergydecisions.com or email our Community Development team at attend@smartenergydecisions.com

Video games are supposed to be fun and provide players with safe, supportive communities. Unfortunately and unsurprisingly, extremists are ruining gaming for everyone. On this month's episode of extremely, Oren Segal and Jessica Reaves talk to Mariana Olaizola Rosenblat, Policy Advisor on technology and law at the NYU Stern Center for Business and Human Rights. Rosenblat studies the societal impact of games and social media and has written multiple pieces during her time at NYU, including the watershed report, “Gaming the System: How Extremists Exploit Gaming Sites And What Can Be Done To Counter Them.”Want to learn more about extremism in gaming? Read COE's report, “Steam-Powered Hate: Top Gaming Site Rife with Extremism & Antisemitism.”We want to hear from you! Send us your questions and/or comments: extremely@adl.org

The Rich Zeoli Show- Full Episode (01/08/2025): 3:05pm- Rich is broadcasting LIVE…from a hospital bed? Unfortunately, Rich's bad luck with health/medicine continues—he's dealing with an infection. But if you hear beeping during the broadcast, don't panic: his I.V. simply ran out. 3:15pm- On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference from his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida. While speaking with the press, Trump continued to express interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark. 3:20pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) defended Donald Trump's assertion that the United States should purchase Greenland from Denmark—pointing out that it is not dissimilar from the Louisiana Purchase. 3:30pm- Faith Burns—Energy Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity & former Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Biden Administration's decision to ban offshore drilling in most U.S. coastal waters. 3:40pm- Biden Admin Working to Effectively Ban Cigarettes. Emma Colton of Fox News writes: “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving forward with a regulatory rule in the final days of the Biden administration that would effectively ban cigarettes currently on the market in favor of products with lower nicotine levels, which could end up boosting business for cartels operating on the black market.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-working-effectively-ban-cigarettes-11th-hour-proposal-gift-cartels-expert-says 4:00pm- Dan Schneider—Vice President of Media Research Center & Leader of the Free Speech Alliance—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg's announcement that his social media platform Facebook will no longer censor posts, citing previous editorial errors and a desire to restore free speech online. 4:20pm- A Hooters waitress has gone viral on social media for all of the wrong reasons. After being pulled over for suspected D.U.I., the waitress attempted to flirt her way out of an arrest. Rich, Matt, and Justin debate: is she attractive? 4:40pm- According to a report from Mediaite, Sen. Mark Warner (D-VA)—who serves as vice chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee—is attempting to delay a vote on Donald Trump's nominee for Director of National Intelligence, Tulsi Gabbard. Warner cited Gabbard's relationship with former Syrian authoritarian leader Bashas al-Asad. But, as Rich notes, a group representing the victims of Syrian terror recently announced its support for Gabbard's nomination. 5:00pm- Andrew C. McCarthy—Senior Fellow at National Review & former Assistant United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss his latest article for National Review, “Trump Turns to Supremes in Plea to Halt Friday Sentencing.” McCarthy notes that while progressives in New York want to brand Donald Trump as a convicted felon, the rest of the country isn't on the same page—and that “lawfare” had a catastrophic impact on Democrats in the 2024 election. You can read the full article here: https://www.nationalreview.com/corner/trump-turns-to-supremes-in-plea-to-halt-friday-sentencing/ 5:20pm- Rich is broadcasting LIVE…from a hospital bed? Unfortunately, Rich's bad luck with health/medicine continues—he's dealing with an infection. But if you hear beeping during the broadcast, don't panic: his I.V. simply ran out. 5:25pm- While broadcasting from Los Angeles, Fox News reporter Jonathon Hunt explained that firefighters, sadly, do not have the resources to continue fighting all of the wildfires in California. 5:35pm- Matt Rooney—Founder of SaveJersey.com & host of The Matt Rooney Show on 1210 WPHT (Sunday's 7pm to 10pm)—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss New Jersey politics. You can find his work at: https://savejersey.com 6:05pm- Rich is broadcasting LIVE…from a hospital bed? Unfortunately, Rich's bad luck with hea ...

The Rich Zeoli Show- Hour 1: 3:05pm- Rich is broadcasting LIVE…from a hospital bed? Unfortunately, Rich's bad luck with health/medicine continues—he's dealing with an infection. But if you hear beeping during the broadcast, don't panic: his I.V. simply ran out. 3:15pm- On Tuesday, President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference from his Mar-a-Lago home in Palm Beach, Florida. While speaking with the press, Trump continued to express interest in acquiring Greenland from Denmark. 3:20pm- While appearing on Fox News, Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) defended Donald Trump's assertion that the United States should purchase Greenland from Denmark—pointing out that it is not dissimilar from the Louisiana Purchase. 3:30pm- Faith Burns—Energy Policy Fellow at Americans for Prosperity & former Policy Advisor at the U.S. Department of Agriculture—joins The Rich Zeoli Show to discuss the Biden Administration's decision to ban offshore drilling in most U.S. coastal waters. 3:40pm- Biden Admin Working to Effectively Ban Cigarettes. Emma Colton of Fox News writes: “The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is moving forward with a regulatory rule in the final days of the Biden administration that would effectively ban cigarettes currently on the market in favor of products with lower nicotine levels, which could end up boosting business for cartels operating on the black market.” You can read the full article here: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/biden-admin-working-effectively-ban-cigarettes-11th-hour-proposal-gift-cartels-expert-says

TO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.liveTO WATCH ALL FLYOVER CONTENT: www.flyover.livewww.flyover.liveVictoria CoatesVictoria CoatesBOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Jewish-State-Israel_And-America_Can/dp/164177455X BOOK: https://www.amazon.com/Battle-Jewish-State-Israel_And-America_Can/dp/164177455Xhttps://www.amazon.com/Battle-Jewish-State-Israel_And-America_Can/dp/164177455X TWITTER: https://x.com/VictoriaCoates TWITTER: https://x.com/VictoriaCoateshttps://x.com/VictoriaCoates Victoria Coates serves as the Vice President of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation. Her work focuses on advancing global energy security, countering Chinese influence, expanding the Abraham Accords, and fostering a U.S.-led Middle East strategic alliance. Coates is also the author of David's Sling: A History of Democracy in Ten Works of Art and is a frequent media contributor, with her insights featured in outlets like Bloomberg, the New York Post, and the Wall Street Journal.Victoria Coates serves as the Vice President of the Kathryn and Shelby Cullom Davis Institute for National Security and Foreign Policy at the Heritage Foundation. Her work focuses on advancing global energy security, countering Chinese influence, expanding the AbraSend us a message... we can't reply, but we read them all!Support the show► ReAwaken America- text the word FLYOVER to 918-851-0102 (Message and data rates may apply. Terms/privacy: 40509-info.com) ► Kirk Elliott PHD - http://FlyoverGold.com ► My Pillow - https://MyPillow.com/Flyover ► ALL LINKS: https://sociatap.com/FlyoverConservatives

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Stuart Eizenstat, Chief White House Domestic Policy Advisor to President Jimmy Carter, Jimmy Carter biographer, and Senior Counsel in Covington and Burling LLP, joins the show to discuss the life and legacy of the former President and some of the common misconceptions surrounding his time in office.

About the Guest Matt Erickson is currently the Agriculture Economic and Policy Advisor for AgCountry Farm Credit Services, Farm Credit Services of America and Frontier Farm Credit where he provides perspective, insights, and commentary that help connect conditions in the agricultural economy to individual producer impact and resulting impacts to the organization. Before his role […]

From corridor care to staff morale, winter is never an easy time for the NHS. But what is it like for staff working in urgent and emergency care during this time of year, and has it always been this way? Ruth Robertson is joined by Kelly Ameneshoa, Emergency Medicine Doctor, and Charlotte Wickens, Policy Advisor, to find out. They discuss how winter impacts patient care, what could make this winter different to others and what the first few months of a Labour Government might tell us about its approach moving forward. Related content: The number of hospital beds (nutshell) Public satisfaction with A&E at an all-time low: reflections of an A&E doctor (blog) What does the Autumn Budget 2024 mean for health and care? (long read) The government's 10-year plan for health and care (project)

In this episode of Current Account, Clay gives a live report from the 2024 IIF Annual Membership Meeting, with the help from a handful of IIF Staff members. Clay first reviews major themes, takeaways and discussions, including remarks from U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, before handing it off to his colleagues: Melanie Idler, an Associate Policy Advisor for Regulatory Affairs, covers the Regulation-steered portions of the meetings, Raymond Aycock, Senior Research Analyst for the Global Policy Initiatives Department goes over the conversations focused on Transition Finance, sessions on Economics and Emerging Markets were summarized by IIF Economist Ivan Burgara and Hannah Anderson, a Policy Advisor for the Digital Finance Department, gave a report on the discussions centered on Digital Finance.

This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about a new court order forcing the EPA to regulate fluoride after studies show it lowers IQ in children, and how the loss of biodiversity threatens our own survival. Then Vito Buonsante, Policy Advisor for the International Pollutants Elimination Network (IPEN) talks about plastic, human health, and the worldwide effort to stop the relentless production of this life-threatening material.

On this week's episode, Israel Policy Forum CEO David A. Halperin hosts Policy Advisor and Tel Aviv-based journalist Neri Zilber to discuss the violent life and death of Yahya Sinwar, where Hamas goes from here, future prospects for a hostage-and-ceasefire deal in Gaza, the linkage being made by Israel between the various war fronts, Prime Minister Netanyahu's likely rising political fortunes, and more.Support the showFollow us on Instagram and Twitter/X, and subscribe to our email list here.

J.T. Young, author of Unprecedented Assault: How Big Government Unleashed America's Socialist Left, is a Former Congressional Political Analyst and Policy Advisor. Unprecedented Assault: How Big Government Unleashed America's Socialist Left.

#192: John Bobbe revisits the investigation and exposure of organic grain fraud that he led, which inspired a series of articles in the Washington Post, and later, the US congress to take action. He also updates us on where things stand today and how bad actors in the organic grain distribution and regulation space still need our deep attention.John Bobbe is the former Executive Director of the Organic Farmers Agency for Relationship Marketing (OFARM) and a current Policy Advisor for the Cornucopia Institute. He is well known throughout the organic community for his dedicated detective work tracking shipments of organic grain, visiting ports, and inspecting paperwork in order to uncover the story of the international fraud responsible for devastating domestic markets. John holds a Masters in Agricultural Economics from the University of Missouri.To watch a video version of this podcast please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/john-bobbe-aiding-abetting-organic-grain-fraud-episode-one-hundred-ninety-twoThe Real Organic Podcast is hosted by Dave Chapman and Linley Dixon, engineered by Brandon StCyr, and edited and produced by Jenny Prince.The Real Organic Project is a farmer-led movement working towards certifying 1,000 farms across the United States this year. Our add-on food label distinguishes soil-grown fruits and vegetables from hydroponically-raised produce, and pasture-raised meat, milk, and eggs from products harvested from animals in horrific confinement (CAFOs - confined animal feeding operations).To find a Real Organic farm near you, please visit:https://www.realorganicproject.org/farmsWe believe that the organic standards, with their focus on soil health, biodiversity, and animal welfare were written as they should be, but that the current lack of enforcement of those standards is jeopardizing the ability for small farms who adhere to the law to stay in business. The lack of enforcement is also jeopardizing the overall health of the customers who support the organic movement; customers who are not getting what they pay for at market but still paying a premium price. And the lack of enforcement is jeopardizing the very cycles (water, air, nutrients) that Earth relies upon to provide us all with a place to live, by pushing extractive, chemical agriculture to the forefront.If you like what you hear and are feeling inspired, we would love for you to join our movement by becoming one of our 1,000  Real Fans!https://www.realorganicproject.org/1000-real-fans/To read our weekly newsletter (which might just be the most forwarded newsletter on the internet!) and get firsthand news about what's happening with organic food, farming and policy, please subscribe here:https://www.realorganicproject.org/email/

Tom Arnold is an Agricultural Economist and Policy Advisor. He is the former CEO of Concern Worldwide and has held many positions with the Irish Department of Agriculture and the European Union Commission. He currently serves as Ireland's Special Envoy on Food Systems and Chair of the EU Commission's High Level Expert Group to assess the need for an International Platform for Food Systems Science (IPFSS). In this episode, Tom opens up about his extensive career, the importance of political action for change, and upcoming international forums on food and nutrition security in 2025. He explains how Ireland's history contributes to its commitment to global food security and the influential role Ireland plays in developing and implementing policies to address global hunger and malnutrition.   Resources and links: Concern Worldwide website Tom Arnold on X   Connect: Future Fork podcast website Paul Newnham on Instagram Paul Newnham on X Paul Newnham on LinkedIn Disruptive Consulting Solutions website SDG2 Advocacy Hub website SDG2 Advocacy Hub on X SDG2 Advocacy Hub on Facebook SDG2 Advocacy Hub on LinkedIn   This show is produced in collaboration with Wavelength Creative. Visit wavelengthcreative.com for more information.

This week, host Rose Mary Petrass, senior journalist at FS Sustainability, is joined by two expert guests from the Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) – Mark Rigotti, Managing Director and CEO, and Anna Gudkov, Policy Advisor. The AICD is a member-based organisation helping improve corporate governance by providing courses, programs, and other professional development opportunities.They recently published an updated guide for directors on the mandatory climate reporting laws in Australia.In this episode, we delve into the evolving responsibilities of company directors in managing ESG risk, the growing influence of shareholder activism on climate action, and the critical role boards play in navigating these complex dynamics. Tune in to learn how directors can stay ahead of the curve. This podcast uses the following third-party services for analysis: OP3 - https://op3.dev/privacy

We were thrilled to sit down with ⁠Erica Shoemate⁠, a Maternal Health Strategist, Policy Advocate, and Policy Advisor at ⁠ChatBlackGPT™⁠! During our conversation, Erica highlighted the crucial role of policy in business and the vital work happening at ⁠ChatBlackGPT™⁠. Her passion and dedication to making a difference were truly inspiring, and we left the conversation filled with both joy and motivation. Stats on Stats Resources LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/statsonstatspodcast ----------------------------------------------------- Episode was shot at the ChatBlackGPT launch via Epigen Technology and recorded by Mediac Productions. ChatBlackGPT: https://chatblackgpt.com Epigen Technology: https://epigentechnology.com Mediac Production: https://www.mediacproductions.com

In today's episode, we sit down with Vito Buonsante, an environmental lawyer and Technical and Policy Advisor for IPEN. As an EU and International law specialist, Vito covers a wide range of matters related to chemical safety, including SAICM's emerging policies, the Stockholm, Basel, and Rotterdam Convention. Where do the environment and human rights intersect? How can we hold chemical companies accountable using legal strategies? Vito joins us to explain… Jump in to discover:  The effects of pollutants on impoverished communities. How environmental and legal frameworks intersect to shape policies for a sustainable future. The advantages of publicly disclosing the names and quantities of chemicals on the market. Reasons behind the weaknesses in environmental laws in many nations. With over 15 years of experience in drafting, analyzing, and implementing environmental legislation, Vito is on a mission to promote a world where both people and the environment are free from the harmful effects of toxic chemicals. Are you ready to learn how legal tools can be leveraged to protect our health and the planet? Join us for an insightful conversation that will inspire action and awareness in the fight against toxic chemical exposure. To follow along with Vito and his work with IPEN, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/38oMlMr

Finch Fulton, Government Affairs and Policy Advisor, K&L Gates joined Grayson Brulte on The Road to Autonomy podcast to discuss autonomous vehicle policy, regulation and the impact that the 2024 Presidential Election could have on the development and commercialization of both autonomous vehicles and autonomous trucks. Under a second President Trump administration or a Harris administration there will be different approaches to regulating autonomous vehicles. While the approaches will be different, it is important that the next administration takes a balanced approach that fosters innovation while ensuring safety and the ability to operate commercial autonomous vehicle and truck businesses. During the conversation, Grayson and Finch cover a range of topics, including California's AI regulation efforts, the positive economic benefits of autonomous vehicles on consumers budgets, and the recently expanded partnership between Uber and Waymo.Episode Chapters0:00 Impact of the 2024 Presidential Election on Autonomous Vehicle Policy6:00 AI Regulation 14:52 AI Regulation's Potential Impact on Autonomous Vehicles17:44 California Autonomous Trucking Regulations 20:55 California vs Organized Labor 24:30 Positive Economic Benefits of Autonomous Vehicles28:15 Uber/Waymo Austin & Atlanta Partnership 34:16 Tesla Robotaxi Platform36:28 Emerging Personally Owned Autonomous Vehicle Market38:09 Licensing Autonomous Driving 39:28 Key TakeawaysRecorded on Friday, September 13, 2024--------About The Road to AutonomyThe Road to Autonomy® is a leading source of data, insight and commentary on autonomous vehicles/trucks and the emerging autonomy economy™.Sign up for This Week in The Autonomy Economy newsletter: https://www.roadtoautonomy.com/autonomy-economy/See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

How does the environment impact human health and rights? What role do waste and chemical issues play in the sustainable welfare of society? Vito Buonsante, an EU and International law specialist, joins the podcast to explain… Vito is an environmental lawyer and Technical and Policy Advisor for IPEN. Here, he works on a wide range of issues related to chemical safety, including SAICM and its emerging policy issues and issues of concern, the Stockholm, Basel, and Rotterdam Convention.  With over 15 years of experience in drafting, analyzing, and implementing environmental legislation, Vito leverages his expertise in chemicals, nanomaterials, and pesticides to promote a healthier world – one where both people and the environment are free from the harmful effects of toxic chemicals. In this discussion, we cover: How pollutants impact marginalized populations.  The ways that the environment and law intersect, and how policies are used to preserve the future.   Why environmental law is quite weak in many countries.  The benefits of making the names and quantities of chemicals on the market available to the public.  To learn more about Vito and his work with IPEN, click here now! Episode also available on Apple Podcasts: http://apple.co/30PvU9

In Today's episode of Moment of Truth, Nick sits down with Joanna Wischer, Policy Advisor on the Donald J. Trump for President 2024 Campaign and former Senior Policy Advisor in the White House Office of Trade & Manufacturing Policy, to discuss the decline of American manufacturing, the threat Nippon Steel and Chinese dumping practices pose to US National Security, everything Biden & Harris have done wrong to hurt American workers, and how a Trump administration plans to fix it.#JoannaWischer #USSteel #Nippon #Trade #Manufacturing #NationalSecurity #Jobs #Workers #Immigration #Wages #EconomyJoanna Miller Wischer is a Policy Advisor on the Donald J. Trump for President 2024 campaign. She was a Senior Policy Analyst in the Trump White House in the Office of Trade and Manufacturing Policy under Peter Navarro. She resides in Virginia with her husband and son.Learn more about Joanna Wischer's work:https://x.com/WischerM79230Become a 'Truther' or 'Statesman' to get access to exclusive perks. Watch ALL EPISODES a day before everyone else, and enjoy members-only bonus content: youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4Tcg/join––––––Follow American Moment across Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgCheck out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Capital Group, one of the world's oldest and largest investment management firms, manages over $2.6 trillion in assets. Listen to Michigander Thomas Cooney, Vice President and International Policy Advisor at Capital Group, discuss his organization's investments in Michigan and globally, along with his unique path to this role. With nearly 30 years of experience in government relations, strategic planning and leadership, Tom is a former U.S. Department of State executive, an expert in Asia-Pacific and Latin American affairs, fluent in Mandarin Chinese and Spanish, and has served in senior roles including Interim Ambassador to Argentina and Deputy Chief of Mission. He also held a key international role at General Motors and is a Proud Graduate of Royal Oak Shrine Catholic High School.

Sam Gervase is a Policy Advisor in Mayor Pro Tem Pool's office focused on housing and land use policy. Prior to joining City Council staff, Sam was a Program Director at It's Time Texas, a non-profit providing statewide nutrition & fitness educational programing. Sam is a Leadership Austin Essentials graduate and currently serves as the Chair of the East Communities YMCA Community Advancement Board. He is a graduate of Boston College and spends his free time beekeeping, making candles, and taking advantage of Austin's great outdoors. The Moorhead Team is excited to bring you information about investing in real estate in the Central Texas area! More information can be found at our website at www.themoorheadteam.com and our YouTube page The Moorhead Team.  We also have meetups every month for investors of all skill levels & anyone interested in learning more about real estate investing - click here for more info. We're always aiming to bring you great free content about investing in real estate in Austin, TX! Instagram: @themoorheadteam  Make sure to sign up for our email list for off market properties and market updates!

Charged by the United Nations General Assembly to ascertain the legality of the continued presence of Israel, as an occupying Power, in the Occupied Palestinian Territory, on July 19th, 2024, the International Court of the Justice, the highest court in the world on matters of international law, determined that “The Israeli settlements in the West Bank and East Jerusalem and the regime associated with them have been established and are being maintained in violation of international law.” It called for the end of the Occupation, the dismantling of the apartheid structure that supports and maintains it, and the removal of Israeli settlers and settlements. All member states of the United Nations are obligated to support each of these actions. Israel's response to this comprehensive and devastating report has been to dismiss it and hold itself above international law. In so doing it has sealed its reputation as a pariah state in the global community of nations.In today's special episode of Speaking Out of Place, we are honored to have eminent legal scholars Diana Buttu and Richard Falk join us to explain the significance of this historic document.Diana Buttu Haifa-based analyst, former legal advisor to Palestine Liberation Organization and Palestinian negotiators, and Policy Advisor to Al-Shabaka: The Palestinian Policy Network.  She was also recently a fellow at the Belfer Center for Science and International Affairs at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government.After earning a law degree from Queen's University in Canada and a Masters of Law from Stanford University, Buttu moved to Palestine in 2000. Shortly after her arrival, the second Intifada began and she took a position with the Negotiations Support Unit of the PLO.Richard Falk is Albert G. Milbank Professor Emeritus of International Law at Princeton University (1961-2001) and Chair of Global Law, Faculty of Law, Queen Mary University London. Since 2002 has been a Research Fellow at the Orfalea Center of Global and International Studies at the University of California, Santa Barbara. Between 2008 and 2014 he served as UN Special Rapporteur on Israeli Violations of Human Rights in Occupied Palestine.Falk has advocated and written widely about ‘nations' that are captive within existing states, including Palestine, Kashmir, Western Sahara, Catalonia, Dombas.He is Senior Vice President of the Nuclear Age Peace Foundation, having served for seven years as Chair of its Board. He is Chair of the Board of Trustees of Euro-Med Human Rights Monitor. He is co-director of the Centre of Climate Crime, QMUL.Falk has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize several times since 2008.His recent books include (Re)Imagining Humane Global Governance (2014), Power Shift: The New Global Order (2016), Palestine Horizon: Toward a Just Peace (2017), Revisiting the Vietnam War (ed. Stefan Andersson, 2017), On Nuclear Weapons: Denuclearization, Demilitarization and Disarmament (ed. Stefan Andersson & Curt Dahlgren, 2019.    

In Today's special live-to-tape episode of Moment of Truth, Saurabh sits down with Thomas Hochman, Policy Manager at the Foundation for American Innovation and 2023 American Moment Fellow alongside Santi Ruiz, Senior Editor at the Institute for Progress, and Mark DiPlacido, Policy Advisor at American Compass, to discuss environmental overreach and excessive regulations inherent to NEPA and their consequences for industry, innovation, and national security.Read Thomas Hochman's piece in American Affairs Journal: https://americanaffairsjournal.org/2023/11/its-not-just-nepa-reforming-environmental-permitting/#ThomasHochman #AI #Chips #Semiconductor #Environment #NEPA #EPA #Economics #NationalSecurityThomas Hochman is a Policy Manager at the Foundation for American Innovation, where he works on regulatory and infrastructure policy. His research and writing has appeared in American Affairs, The Hill, National Review, The New Atlantis, The Oxford Institute for Energy Studies, and elsewhere. He holds a B.S. in Mathematical Sciences from the University of Vermont.https://www.thefai.org/profile/thomas-hochmanhttps://x.com/thomashochmanSanti Ruiz is the Senior Editor at IFP and author of the Statecraft newsletter.https://ifp.org/author/santi-ruiz/https://statecraft.pub/Mark DiPlacido is a Policy Advisor for American Compass.https://americancompass.org/about/#team-careersBecome a 'Truther' or 'Statesman' to get access to exclusive perks. Watch ALL EPISODES a day before everyone else, and enjoy members-only bonus content: youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4Tcg/join––––––Follow American Moment across Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/Rumble – https://rumble.com/c/ammomentorgAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Campus in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

"...expos(ing) the activities of dictators and human rights abusers, while sharing stories of those doing good around the world."   We're on Patreon! Join the community: https://www.patreon.com/politicsandreligion   It would mean so much if you could leave us a review: https://ratethispodcast.com/goodfaithpolitics    Hagar Hajjar Chemali is a YouTube host and creator of “Oh My World!” which covers the major world news of the week in an easy-to-understand and entertaining way.  Hagar is also an adjunct professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and a nonresident senior fellow with the Atlantic Council's GeoEconomics Center. She writes on national security and is featured regularly as a guest expert on MSNBC, CNN, BBC, Bloomberg, and one of our favorites, Politicology. Prior to all this, Hagar was Director of Communications and Spokesperson for the U.S. Mission to the United Nations under President Obama, Spokesperson for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Director for Syria and Lebanon at the National Security Council at the White House, and she was a Senior Policy Advisor on Asia, and Policy Advisor on the Middle East in the Office of Terrorist Financing and Financial Crimes at the U.S. Treasury. But the most important thing you need to know about Hagar is that she, her 3 kids and her dad are excellent dancers!   01:24 Guest Introduction: Hagar Hajjar Chemali  02:00 Hagar's Work and Background  04:32 The Crush List and Zeitouna  08:58 Civil Dialogue and Empathy  18:01 Navigating Media and Information  23:18 Columbia Protests and Student Engagement  43:28 Sanctions and Counter Illicit Finance  48:02 Global Economic Concerns  49:52 Ukraine Conflict: A Long-Term Struggle  52:09 The Role of U.S. Leadership  55:52 Transnational Repression and Authoritarianism  01:05:13 Mentorship and Career Reflections  01:19:06 The Importance of Diverse Perspectives  01:30:39 Conclusion and Future Conversations   You can also find Corey on all the socials @coreysnathan such as www.threads.net/@coreysnathan.   Talkin' Politics & Religion Without Killin' Each Other is part of The Democracy Group, a network of podcasts that examines what's broken in our democracy and how we can work together to fix it.   Very grateful for our sponsor Meza Wealth Management. Reach out to Jorge and his team: www.mezawealth.com   https://youtube.com/@ohmyworldshow   https://www.instagram.com/geekoutwithhagar   https://www.instagram.com/ohmyworldshow/

On this week's Hemp Podcast, I recap my recent visit to the Heart of Europe, the Golden City, the City of a Hundred Spires, the capital city of the Czech Republic and the historical capital of the Kingdom of Bohemia — Prague. The occasion for my trip was the European Industrial Hemp Association's 21st annual Conference, this year held in the Czech Republic. I was invited to be part of an American delegation representing the American hemp industry. The trip was funded through a grant from the USDA Market Access Program, or MAPS. The Market Access Program allows the Foreign Agricultural Service, the FAS, to partner with American trade associations, cooperatives, trade groups and small business “to share the costs of overseas marketing and promotional activities that help build commercial export markets for U.S. agricultural products and commodities,” according to the USDA website. The National Industrial Hemp Council was given official cooperator status by the USDA earlier this year, giving it access to MAP funding. At the conference, I witnessed my fellow Americans developing relationships and making business deals, and I saw the purpose of the USDA's Market Access Program playing out in real time. During the conference, I interviewed over 30 hemp people from around the world. On this episode we'll hear what people had to say about hemp in Europe, what the U.S. can learn from the Europeans, what the Europeans can learn from the U.S., and a whole lot more. Before the conference started June 5, Lorenza Romanese, managing director of the European Industrial Hemp Association, was hopeful for a successful event. “I hope that people will engage. I hope that people will go back home knowing more than what they knew when they arrived,” she said. “I hope that they are able to develop business opportunities.” Francesco Mirizzi is senior policy advisor at EIHA and focuses on the fiber and grain sectors. He said the fiber industry is well developed in Europe, thanks in large part to farmers and processors in France. “We kept production in Europe after the Second World War, and we have something like seven or eight big size decortication facilities that allowed us to build a market for fiber,” he said, “mostly dedicated to specific paper application composites, and especially in the automobile industry, and fibers for insulation material in construction and chives (hurd) for construction, like hempcrete.” An epicenter of hemp construction in Europe is war-torn Ukraine, less than 800 miles to the east of Prague. Sergiy Kovalenkov is a Ukranian hemp builder who has been teaching refugees displaced by Russia's war on Ukraine how to rebuild with hemp. “We train the refugees, the people that lost their houses. And they started to build their own homes during the war using local biomass,” he said. “So when you tell me you have problems, trust me, let's go to Ukraine. I'll show you what problems are,” he said. Hana Gabrielová, a recent podcast guest, is from Czech Republic and was instrumental in bringing the conference to her home country. She has worked with hemp for over 20 years and is involved in many ares of hemp in Europe, including as a board member of EIHA as well as a member of the CzecHemp Cluster, an advisory board to help guide and grow the Czech hemp industry domestically and abroad. Gabrielová was very kind to me, pointing me in the right direction on Czech food, restaurants, pilsner, and what I should see while visiting this ancient city. She recommended the svíčková (pronounced sveech-covah), which she described as the national dish consisting of a root vegetable cream sauce and high quality beef sirloin, served with dumplings. It was good. As for what to see in Prague, she said I should see the astronomical clock in Old Town Square and the Charles Bridge over the River Vltava. “They are not far from each other,” she said. “Prague is not too big so you can walk it out and have a nice afternoon and see everything basically,” she said. I took her advice and wandered around the city each day after the conference ended. I cannot express to you how impressive the city was to me, with its ancient streets of cobblestone and castles and medieval fortresses. So much history in one place. But not all ancient history. I was inspired to learn more about the Velvet Revolution that took place in 1989. It started as student protests against the one party rule of the Czechoslovakian Communist Party. Within a week, the crowd grew to over 500,000 people in Wenceslas Square, shaking their house keys, telling the communists to step down and go home. It worked. By the end of the month, the party relinquished control over the people. I think we can all learn lessons from this story. We the people hold the power. IN this episode you will hear: 15:22 Hana Gabrielová https://hempoint.cz/en/ https://www.konopius.com/ 17:05 Lorenza Romanese EIHA Managing Director https://eiha.org/ 21:18 Francesco Mirizzi Sr. Policy Advisor, EIHA 27:06 Laurie Blanchecotte Antoine Moussie La Chanvrière 32:51 Sergiy Kovalenkov Ukrainian Hemp Builder https://hempire.tech 36:13 Jörg Morgner Axel Philipps https://www.temafa.com/ 38:43 Otilia Frolu Romanian Hemp Cluster 42:45 Stephania Christodoulou Pavlos Kitsis https://klostiki.com/ 50:15 Daniel Kruse https://hempconsult.com/daniel-kruse/ 53:26 Catherine Wilson https://uk.linkedin.com/in/catherine-wilson-b2a7133b 58:20 Christophe Nourissier https://en.augur.associates/equipe 1:07:26 Maciej Kowalski https://kombinatkonopny.pl/ 1:10:27 Daniel Matthews, Caroline Matthews, Tatham https://tatham-uk.com/ 1:12:47 Frederic Vallier Maren Krings Federation of International Hemp Organizations     https://marenkrings.com/ Learn More about USDA's Market Access program https://fas.usda.gov/programs/market-access-program-map Learn More about the National Industrial Hemp Council https://nihcoa.com/ News Nuggets Pa. Gov. Visits Lancaster County Hemp Farm to Announce Ag Innovation Grant https://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming-news/news/shapiro-farm-visit-promotes-10m-for-ag-innovation-in-budget-proposal/article_65f3adfe-2755-11ef-a48b-4f9a0a14b320.html 2024 NIHH Hemp Building WorkshopJune 20 – 21 • maple park, IL Register: https://nihh.org/ Read Eric Hurlock's blog about his trip to Praguehttps://www.lancasterfarming.com/farming-news/hemp/follow-lancaster-farming-at-the-2024-european-industrial-hemp-conference-in-prague/collection_64c3071c-1f54-11ef-aa56-63dfa0a4ce3f.html Lancaster Hemp Circuit, August 20-21Learn more and register: info@kingsagriseeds.com Thanks to Our Sponsors! IND Hemp in Fort Benton, Montana https://indhemp.com/ Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council https://www.pahic.org/ Kings Agriseeds https://kingsagriseeds.com/ Forever Green https://www.getforevergreen.com/ Music by Tin Bird Shadow https://tinbirdshadow.bandcamp.com/album/dot-dot-dot

Charles Marino, Chief Executive Officer of Sentinel Charles Marino discussed with me his new book about terrorists on our border and in our country and the evidence that this danger is a direct result of Joe Biden's leadership.  Elizabeth Yorke, Policy Advisor, Legal Affirs at The Heartland Institue We explored the problems within the Catholic Church.  Pope Francis's various very problematic deals with the Chinese Communist Party. We discussed Pope Francis's dim view of traditional Catholics in our own country and, more generally, the policies of our government.

For centuries chocolate has had a global appeal, the key ingredient of this confectionery is derived from the dried and fully fermented seed of the Theobroma cacao, whose origins began in northern Amazonia. From this tree, both cocoa solids and cocoa butter can be extracted to form the basis of chocolate. Today, it's the West African countries of Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana that produce the bulk of the world's supply of cocoa beans. But in recent years hotter temperatures and shifts in rainfall patterns have impacted cocoa harvests particularly in this region. And now the global price of this key ingredient has roughly doubled since the start of last year, fuelling concern that demand could outweigh supply. Cocoa farming itself is mainly small scale and these farmers are at the bottom end of the value chain when it comes to profits. But whilst many of the major chocolate manufacturers do invest in the industry, with support for improved planting and harvesting techniques, farming sustainably is just one of a number of challenges that these small farmers face. So on this week's Inquiry, we're asking ‘Is climate change impacting chocolate production?' Contributors: Dr Katie Sampeck, British Academy Global Professor of Historical Archaeology, University of Reading, England Philip Antwi-Agyei, Associate Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana Steffany Bermúdez, Policy Advisor, International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD), Canada Yunusa Abubakar, Project Manager, International Cocoa Organisation (ICCO), Côte d'IvoirePresenter: Charmaine Cozier Producer: Jill Collins Researcher: Matt Toulson Editor: Tara McDermott Technical Producer: Hal Haines Production Co-ordinator: Liam MorreyImage by grafvision via Getty Images