Podcasts about Public affairs

From March 5, 2025: For today's episode, Lawfare general counsel and senior editor Scott R. Anderson sat down with Edward Fishman, a senior research scholar at the Center for Global Energy Policy within Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, to discuss his new book: "Chokepoints: American Power in the Age of Economic Warfare."They discussed Fishman's own career at the cutting edge of economic statecraft, the evolving toolkit it has come to present U.S. policymakers, the role he thinks it will play in our new era of major power competition, and what it may all mean for the future of the global order.To receive ad-free podcasts, become a Lawfare Material Supporter at www.patreon.com/lawfare. You can also support Lawfare by making a one-time donation at https://givebutter.com/lawfare-institute.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/lawfare. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of John Solomon Reports, we examine the significant uptick in immigration enforcement under the Biden administration, as nearly 50,000 arrests were made by ICE in July alone, marking a record high during the Trump presidency. Host John Solomon discusses the implications of these numbers and the changing leadership within ICE that has influenced this surge in enforcement.The episode features a lineup of insightful guests, starting with Tricia McLaughlin, former Homeland Security Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs, who shares her experiences during the early days of the Trump administration's border crackdown. Next, Darin Selnick, a former Pentagon advisor, discusses pressing national security issues involving Iran and Russia. Executive Chairman & CEO of 1792 Exchange Doug Napier provides a cultural perspective on current events in America.Finally, Dr. Chad Walding from our great partners at NativePath joins for our weekly health update.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In this episode of Politics in Question, Lee chats with Alex Hertel-Fernandez and Jamila Michener about what power building might look like for the next pro-democracy government. Hertel-Fernandez is the Herbert H. Lehman Professor of Government at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs and is leading the Empowering Democracy Initiative. Michener is a Professor of Government and Public Policy at Cornell University and co-author, with Mallory E. SoRelle, of the new book Uncivil Democracy: How Access to Justice Shapes Political Power (Princeton University Press, 2026). Is deliverism not enough? How can power be created and distributed through people and policy? What are the levers government has to make organizing easier? These are some of the questions Lee explores in this week's episode. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Eric and Eliot open their final show on the Bulwark with a plethora of jackassery including Trump's threat to bomb Oman, his curtailing of joint exercises with South Korea, and the Pentagon shuttering access to the Defense Technical Information Center. They also discuss updates in Iran, Russia, and Venezuela before turning to a retrospective of the major international developments during Shield's five year run on the Bulwark. Finally, they close with reflections about what they got wrong along the way.Reminder: going forward Shield of the Republic will be available at shieldoftherepublic.com! If you are currently subscribed via Apple, Spotify, or a major podcast provider, you will continue to receive the free weekly show. We'll also be available on YouTube and can be followed on Twitter and Instagram. Question for the show? Email mailbag@shieldoftherepublic.com or leave a comment on the site!Eric on Trump turning on South Korea:https://thedispatch.com/article/south-korea-military-exercises-trump-asia/Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Clarence Ford chats to Priscilla Urquhart, Head of Public Affairs, Communication, Sustainability and Philanthropy at CCPB. Views and News with Clarence Ford is the mid-morning show on CapeTalk. This 3-hour-long programme shares and reflects a broad array of perspectives. It is inspirational, passionate and positive. Host Clarence Ford’s gentle curiosity and dapper demeanour leave listeners feeling motivated and empowered. Known for his love of jazz and golf, Clarrie covers a range of themes including relationships, heritage and philosophy. Popular segments include Barbs’ Wire at 9:30 am (Mon-Thurs) and The Naked Scientist at 9:30 on Fridays. Thank you for listening to a podcast from Views & News with Clarence Ford Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays between 09:00 and 12:00 (SA Time) to Views and News with Clarence Ford broadcast on CapeTalk https://buff.ly/NnFM3Nk For more from the show, go to https://buff.ly/erjiQj2 or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/BdpaXRn Subscribe to the CapeTalk Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/sbvVZD5 Follow us on social media: CapeTalk on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@capetalk CapeTalk on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ CapeTalk on X: https://x.com/CapeTalk CapeTalk on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CapeTalk567 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Under Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs, Sarah Rogers, joins Adam and Dr. Drew to discuss the increasingly hostile state of political discourse in America and around the world. Sarah reflects on her time as Charlie Kirk's lawyer, the disturbing reactions to his assassination, and her experience being present at the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. The conversation also turns to the psychology behind politically motivated violence, how easily people can be influenced by money, and the way politics can become almost religious for some.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

On Sunday evening, one day before they were set to kick off, President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to “substantially reduce the joint military exercises” between the U.S. and South Korea. On Truth Social, Trump cited his "very good relationship" with North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un, paired with the high cost of the exercises, as the reasons behind his decision to scale down the drills. Trump also mentioned South Korea's unwillingness to join the U.S. in its war against Iran in his post, though he said that was "somewhat unrelated" to his decision to reduce these exercises. Lyle Goldstein, who serves as both the director of the China Initiative at the Watson School of International and Public Affairs at Brown University, as well as the director of the Asia program at Defense Priorities, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tom Mulcair can be heard every weekday morning at 7:40 on The Andrew Carter Morning Show.

Eric and Eliot discuss the week's jackassery, including the administration's stripping former Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall of his security clearance for innocuous comments about Trump's new Qatari-donated Air Force One. They then discuss the irresponsibility of Trump's using that aircraft to travel to a NATO summit being held adjacent to a war zone. They also cover the new diplomatic alignment among Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia in the Middle East, the changes in leadership in Iran, and the rival missile campaigns of Russia and Ukraine in their ongoing war. Frank Kendall then joins the show to discuss his new book, Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It or Not, and his determination not to be silenced or intimidated by the Trump administration.Reminder: Shield of the Republic will be going independent soon! Subscribe at shieldoftherepublic.com and follow @ShieldPod on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.Lethal Autonomy: The Future of Warfare Whether We Like It or Not:https://a.co/d/0g3rRF6sShield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Leanne McCallum Desselle joins Dr. Sandie Morgan as they explore what happens when a hurricane knocks out the very systems built to catch trafficking — from a child abuse hotline down for three weeks after Hurricane Ida to the disaster recovery jobs where exploitation quietly takes hold.Chapters(00:00) - Introduction (01:39) - An International Lens on a Uniquely American Blind Spot (04:17) - The Signal International Case After Katrina (07:36) - From the Ground in Louisiana to a Researcher's Path (11:13) - Why Research Doesn't Reach the People Who Need It (14:50) - Who Disasters Make Vulnerable to Trafficking (20:18) - Responding in the First Days — and How to Prepare Before the Storm (25:22) - Creative Partnerships That Kept Services Running (28:27) - Turning Research Into Policy and Practice (34:32) - Advice for Researchers Entering This Space About Leanne McCallum DesselleLeanne McCallum Desselle is a Research Analyst and Training & Technical Assistance Provider at RTI International, a role she has held since August 2022. She spent nearly a decade in frontline anti-trafficking work in Louisiana, coordinating the Greater New Orleans Human Trafficking Task Force for more than three years and later managing a statewide child and youth trafficking initiative for the Louisiana Alliance of Children's Advocacy Centers. In 2018 she was appointed Chair of the Labor Trafficking Committee for the Louisiana Governor's Human Trafficking Prevention Commission and Advisory Board. At RTI, she leads technical assistance for a U.S. Office for Victims of Crime initiative on child and youth trafficking outcomes and contributes to research on labor trafficking prosecutions and the effects of disasters on trafficking vulnerability. She holds a Master of Arts in International Studies, concentrating in Human Rights and Human Trafficking, from the University of Denver's Josef Korbel School of Global and Public Affairs, and a Bachelor of Arts in International Relations from Linfield University.Key Points• Hurricane Katrina's Signal International case, in which hundreds of Indian guest workers were defrauded and trafficked into labor repairing Gulf oil rigs, became one of the largest labor trafficking settlements at the time and helped drive Louisiana's first designated federal anti-trafficking funding in 2007-2008.• Housing instability is one of the biggest drivers of post-disaster trafficking risk — when people lose their community, school, and church, they become far more vulnerable to someone who says, "Don't worry, I'll take care of everything. I'll get you a job."• Disasters disproportionately hit communities already made vulnerable by redlining, the historical practice of confining people of color and poor families to lower-lying land that's more exposed to flooding and severe weather.• In interviews with 46 disaster and trafficking responders, foreign national day laborers doing disaster recovery work and isolated children in disrupted households emerged as two of the populations most vulnerable to exploitation after a storm.• After Hurricane Ida, Louisiana's child abuse hotline — the mandated channel for reporting child trafficking — was down for at least three weeks, leaving responders with no way to report what they saw.• Preparation has to happen before a disaster, not during one: without a plan already tested and rehearsed, coordinating a trafficking response becomes nearly impossible once phones, power, and staff are all unreachable at once.• Louisiana responders found creative workarounds under pressure, from standing up a mobile forensic interview unit in a neighboring parish within 24 hours to running child trafficking response operations out of a partner's building after their own offices were destroyed.• Leanne and her RTI colleagues sent their findings directly to the Louisiana Human Trafficking Prevention Commission and Advisory Board, which is now recommending changes to state labor procurement practices to help prevent forced labor.Resources• RTI International• Human Trafficking in the Wake of Natural Disasters (RTI research project page)• Human Trafficking in the Wake of Natural Disasters: A Case Study of Preparedness and Response in Louisiana (Violence and Victims, 2026)• The Intersection of Human Trafficking and Natural Disasters: A Scoping Review (Trauma, Violence, & Abuse, 2024)• Advancing the Field: Human Trafficking and Natural Disasters — Recommendations for the Louisiana Human Trafficking Prevention Commission and Advisory Board• Labor Trafficking in Construction During the Recovery and Reconstruction from a Natural Disaster (OPRE Report, Barrick & Pfeffer)• Louisiana Human Trafficking Prevention Commission and Advisory Board• David, et al. v. Signal International, LLC, et al. (ACLU case page)

In Part 1 of this bold, funny, and unfiltered two-part conversation, 50ish & Fab host KC Sonshine sits down with guest- host Tye to put one big question on trial: Is it really a man's world... or are we just not understanding each other anymore?Inspired by It's a Man's Man's Man's World by James Brown, this episode dives into men vs. women, dating after 50, communication styles, gender roles, relationship expectations, and generational differences—then vs. now. KC brings the seasoned Gen X perspective—spiritual, experienced, and not easily impressed—while Tye, the millennial voice with confidence and edge, brings bold opinions and just enough spice to keep things interesting. KC Sonshine breaks down:Gen X vs Millennial dating differences: Why effort and emotional expression don't always matchHow miscommunication turns into frustrationWhy healthy relationships require translation—not just attractionBecause sometimes it's not that they don't care...they just don't communicate the way you need.

We'll get the latest on the war with Iran, who's got control of the Strait of Hormuz, and reports of low morale among US service members with Lindsay Cohn, Visiting Associate at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs.

Since 1908, YWCA South Hampton Roads has strengthened social movements that eliminate racism, empower women and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity for all. The organization serves more than 8,000 people through programs and services that address critical needs of survivors of domestic violence, stalking and sexual harassment and violence. And now the YWCA South Hampton Roads needs help. Major funding from the federal government is on hold, and the organization has about three months before it will have to drastically curtail, or end, its domestic violence services, including a local shelter. We talk with CEO Michelle Ellis Young about the immediate needs and how the community can help.

Bald Range wildfire: what evacuees are saying (0:52) Angela Jung, Global B.C. reporter Could we see a Fall or Spring election? (8:51) Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson While Iran and the U.S. stand still, your gas bill rises again (22:34) Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A panel discussion on Data Centers, led by Evansville Regional Economic Development Partnership (E-REP) CEO Lloyd Winnecke.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Are Flock cameras invading our privacy? Trevor Chandler from Flock, joins the show to discuss the companies policies and how the camera's are used by law enforcement.

Eric and Eliot begin with reflections on recent domestic political developments and the "horseshoe theory" uniting political extremes around isolationism and anti-Israeli sentiment. They then discuss the ongoing negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz and the difficulties the Iranian government and Trump administration have created for themselves. From there they move to the recent cyberattacks on American water systems and the seemingly blasé response by both the Trump administration and the larger public. The two also highlight Russia's ongoing hybrid war with Europe and the tightening links among Russia, China, Iran, and North Korea. They revisit the continuing degradation of Turkish democracy before wrapping up with thoughts on the recent migrant surge into the Spanish exclave of Ceuta.Reminder: Shield of the Republic will be going independent soon! Subscribe at shieldoftherepublic.com and follow @ShieldPod on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.Congressional Budget Office Analysis of the Trump-Class Battleship:https://www.cbo.gov/system/files/2026-08/62550-battleships.pdfCSIS Report on Low Munition Stocks:https://www.csis.org/analysis/six-reasons-why-united-states-low-munitionsIISS Report on Russia's Hybrid War Operations:https://www.iiss.org/research-paper/2025/08/the-scale-of-russian--sabotage-operations--against-europes-critical--infrastructure/Garry Kasparov on the DSA:https://open.substack.com/pub/persuasion1/p/the-dsa-is-a-menace?r=24onkh&utm_Kathy Gilsinan on the GOP's Groyper Problem:https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2026/08/01/heritage-foundation-young-republicans-groypers-hiring-01006937Tucker Carlson's Manifesto:https://www.axios.com/2026/08/06/tucker-carlson-third-party-israel-trumpShield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Various episodes for mature women.PLEASE NOTE NEW WEBSITE:https://50ishandfab.com/

Part of what has made Iran so effective in the war with the U.S. is its vast network of allies in the region. Hezbollah in Lebanon, the Houthis in Yemen, and Iran-backed Iraqi militias are often referred to as the “Axis of Resistance.”Peter Salisbury, a professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs, explains the Axis of Resistance and how it's shaping the war.This episode was produced by Henry Larson and Daniel OfmanIt was edited by Sarah Robbins and Michael Levitt.Our interim executive producer is Courtney Dorning.For sponsor-free episodes of Consider This, sign up for Consider This+ via Apple Podcasts or at plus.npr.org. Email us at considerthis@npr.org.Support public media with NPR+ and enjoy perks for over 25 podcasts like this one. This show's perks include bonus episodes and sponsor-free listening. Learn more at plus.npr.org.See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for sponsorship and to manage your podcast sponsorship preferences.NPR Privacy Policy

Meet Phil Speake, Head of High Performance Operations and Finance at Golf Australia.Phil's path into sport ran through some of the biggest clubs in the world. After nearly seven years as a senior analyst in professional services, Phil took a pay cut and "two steps down" to land his first role in sport as an assistant accountant at the Essendon Football Club. From there, he moved to London, grinded through rejections, and worked his way from William Hill to Brentford FC to a dream job at Tottenham Hotspur FC, beating 800 applicants for the role. He's since returned home, worked with Western United and turned that into a role that looks after high-performance operations and finance at Golf Australia.In this episode, Phil breaks down how to prove your skills are transferable when switching industries, the four-day interview prep that landed his dream job at Tottenham and why leading with what you can give opens more doors than asking for something.We cover:(02:59) - Interview Starts(06:05) - Quick Fire Questions(12:53) - How Phil transitioned from working in financial professional services to working with the Essendon Football Club(15:34) - Key parts of Phil's role at the Essendon Bombers(19:43) - How Phil built culture and relationships internally across departments(21:00) - Phil's move to the UK after his stint at the Bombers(24:26) - How Phil landed a role at Brentford FC(29:29) - Phil's move from Brentford to Tottenham Hotspur FC(32:33) - The scale of financial operations at the Spurs(39:14) - How Phil entered the Football Operations team at Western United(42:40) - What Phil's role at Western United looked like(46:05) - Difference between working at Tottenham Hotspur and Western United(47:02) - Phil's role at Golf Australia(53:03) - Challenges to entering the sport industry(54:30) - What degree/qualifications do you need to work in the finance team of a sport organisation(55:10) - Impact of mentors on Phil's Journey(56:02) - How to land a job in Sports Finance in the next 30 days(58:06) - Biggest 'Pinch Me' moment working in sport(58:59) - How would you help grow the AFL in international markets?(01:01:35) - Phil's question for next guestIf you liked this ep, give these a go next:#265: From Westpac to the Adelaide Crows FC in 29 days with Community Engagement Manager, Parth Suri#296: Manchester City FC Head of Research Tom Wilkins on using fan insights for business growth#339: How to land your first job in sport with Josh Marton, GM of Public Affairs & Marketing in GolfWant a job in sport? Click here.Follow SportsGrad on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokFollow Reuben on socials: LinkedIn | Instagram | TikTokThanks for listening, much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Another View went live from the historic Cape Charles Elementary School! Affectionately called "the school over the hump" by students because it is located just beyond a former railroad bridge, the school opened in 1929 to educate Black children in segregated Cape Charles. It was one of 5,000 Rosenwald Schools created through the partnership of education leader Booker T. Washington and philanthropist Julius Rosenwald. The school closed in 1966, and the building was used as a seafood processing plant until the late 1970s. For decades it sat dormant, but today it has been revitalized to once again serve the community. We hear from former students and learn more about the history of this historic landmark on Virginia's Eastern Shore.

Richard Zussman, Western Canada Vice President of Public Affairs at Burson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As Ireland's population continues to age, more older people are experiencing loneliness, isolation and other challenges that can have a real impact on their health and wellbeing.     ALONE is a national organisation providing support to older people while also looking for volunteers to help make a difference in communities across the country, including here in Clare.     To tell us more about the services available and the growing need for volunteers, Alan Morrissey was joined by Dr Aileen O'Reilly, Head of Impact and Public Affairs with ALONE. Image (c) ALONE

This week's speaker is substance abuse and mental health specialist Lisa Seif.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Zach Adams, Director of Client Partnerships for Politics and Public Affairs at VDX.tv, shines a light on the critical distinctions between advertising and marketing in political and advocacy campaigns and how these campaigns are still, for the most part, one-way conversations. Traditional broadcast TV ads may build name awareness but are not effective for building relationships with voters, gathering real-time feedback, or motivating them to take action. A diversified media strategy that reaches voters across multiple digital and traditional channels can be effective in strengthening emotional connections, tailoring messages to voter engagement levels, and spending campaign resources more effectively. We talk about: Differences between advertising and marketing in politics What drives brand loyalty of consumers and voters What is the brand and lessons learned from MAGA Strategic advantages of real-time feedback from interactive digital engagements #VDXTV #PoliticalAdvertising #PoliticalMarketing #PoliticalCampaigns #DigitalVoterOutreach #VoterEngagement #PoliticalBranding #AIinPolitics #ProgrammaticAds #CampaignStrategy VDX.tv

Share your thoughts and comments by sending me a text messageS.14 E.5 Billie Johnson, Chairman of the 2nd Congressional District from the Republican Party in Wisconsin, joined me for a conversation about the Democrat gubernatorial primary, the danger of socialism, the need for Republican candidates to win races in 2026, and more.ABOUT: Tawsif Anam is a nationally published writer, award-winning public policy professional, and speaker. He has experience serving in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors in United States and overseas. Anam earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and a Master of Public Affairs degree from the University of Wisconsin – Madison. Tawsif Anam's opinions have been published by national, state, and local publications in the United States, such as USA Today, Washington Examiner, The Washington Times, The Western Journal, The Boston Globe, Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Wisconsin State Journal, The Capital Times, and The Dodgeville Chronicle. His writings have also appeared in major publications in Bangladesh including, but not limited to, The Daily Star and The Financial Express.Visit my website www.tawsifanam.net Visit my blog: https://tawsifanam.net/blog/ Read my published opinions: https://tawsifanam.net/published-articles/ Check out my books: https://tawsifanam.net/books/ 

Director of Policy and Research Ant Breach is joined by Jess Tulasiewicz, Head of Public Affairs and Policy, and Oscar Selby, Analyst, to discuss the big devolution announcements that came last Friday. They discuss the seven-page document published by the Cabinet and breakdown some of the key changes that will be coming down the line and what they mean for people in their places.

Join our community. Text "freedom" to (202) 918-5348 In this episode of American Potential, host David From is joined by Daniel Bassali, Vice President of Public Affairs at Americans for Prosperity, to reflect on America's 250th anniversary and the importance of reconnecting with the nation's founding principles. Daniel shares how initiatives like the Declaration Project are encouraging Americans to revisit the full meaning of the Declaration of Independence—not just its famous lines, but the deeper ideas about liberty, equality, and the role of government. The conversation also explores the growing divide in public discourse, the decline in national pride, and how focusing on shared values can help bring Americans together again. As the country looks toward the next 250 years, this episode highlights why understanding and carrying forward the principles of the Declaration is more important than ever.

Cathal Berry, Former Member of the Defence Forces and Director of Public Affairs with Red Flag Consultancy, reacts to Ireland's appointment of the first ever defence attachés to Irish embassies abroad.

Eric begins with major show news before pivoting to the jackassery of the week with Eliot. They then analyze Trump's interactions with Bibi Netanyahu and Vladimir Zelensky at Lindsey Graham's funeral and discuss the ways in which the Iranian and Ukrainian wars are increasingly intertwined. The two discuss Iran's ongoing unwillingness to "take yes for an answer" as evidenced by their recent strikes across the region. Historian and Professor Robert Parkinson then joins the show to discuss his recent book Tyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independence. Parkinson explains his focus on the twenty-seven colonial grievances listed in the Declaration, the crown's misjudgments in attempting to address colonial discontent, and Thomas Jefferson's additional two grievances that were edited out--among other topics.Greg Jaffe & Kate Kelly in the New York Times on Adm. Daryl Caudle:https://www.nytimes.com/2026/07/26/us/politics/caudle-navy-hegseth-parlatore-promotion.htmlTyrants and Rogues: Understanding the Declaration of Independencehttps://a.co/d/0bPfR7hlShield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

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Public Affairs at a police department looks simple from the outside until you see the moving parts up close. We sit down with Officer Steven Klakowicz as he steps into the Public Affairs Officer role, and we get honest about what the job really is: social media management, media relations, internal coordination, stats and reports, awards tracking, podcast production, and storytelling. Officer Klakowicz will be replacing Officer Mercedes Simonds in the Public Affairs Office and will take over as host of the Cape CopCast with Lisa Greenberg.We also talk about what changes when you come from patrol into an office role, and why that transition can be exciting instead of limiting. Public Affairs lets us create work, get out with units, and highlight the parts of policing most people never see. That matters for community trust, but it also matters for recruitment, because applicants and laterals may judge a department by what they find online. When our content reflects real culture, real standards, and real people, it becomes a practical recruiting tool rather than a highlight reel.Along the way, we dig into why long-form audio like a police podcast gives more context than short videos, and Officer Klakowicz shares what he wants to build next: bite-sized mini documentaries, more ride-alongs, and more officer spotlights that show what the job looks like day to day. We wrap with a new recurring idea, “Klak's Facts,” because sometimes a little humor and a “useless” word fact is exactly what makes public safety communications feel approachable.

We get the latest on the war with Iran and if we're any closer to a peace deal with Lindsay Cohn, Visiting Associate at Columbia's School of International and Public Affairs.

Last week the operators of the NDP government's "Safe Consumption Site" (SCS) that is slated to open on August 11th at 366 Henry Avenue canceled a planned tour of the facilityfor neighborhood stakeholders. Aboriginal Health and Wellness Centre officials cited obviously fake reasons to duck the in-person scrutiny. In response, those concerned residents and business owners showed up anyways and told the media their side of the story. Marty Gold's report on the press conference was published in the Winnipeg Sun- Consumption site operators provide see-though explanation for canceling tourIn Episode 30, you'll hear the press conference audio, including the presentations, the questions from the media, and a special interview with Progressive Conservative leader Obby Khan.Unlike Premier Wab Kinew, he has met with North Logan stakeholders and has listened to their well-founded concerns about the potential worsening of neighborhood safety and public disorder.Part 1- Marty provides background about the event and what led up to it, then introduces the segments with the speakers.15.50- Joseph Fourre, press conference host.19.17- Isidro Zapata, North Logan homeowner and community leader.24.18- Joe Valentim, Four Seasons Auto Body owner.31.10- Rob Firman, Tench Plumbing and Heating, who spotted a dirty used needle only feet away from the gathering.38.44 Part 2-Marty introduces more audio from the press conference. Funeral director and mayoral candidate Mike Vogiatzakis noted, "your kids can't even play in their playgrounds anymore” because of used needles scattered in the park.44.25- Joseph Fourre again speaks, stating "We've seen what happens, you just go to Main Street next to Red Road Lodge and Edge Gallery, and you'll see what (the SunshineHouse mobile van) consumption site has done to that little area."51.12- The North Logan speakers fielded questions from the media. Norman Alegria, who is the liaison for the community with AHWC, added important details of the bad faith tactics of the NDP's chosen drug site operator . "The one voice that wasn't being listened to was the community members," said Fourre.1.04.30- Obby Khan, leader of the PC Party, provided exclusive comments for the Great Canadian Talk Show audience. "This government refuses to listen to them... if their safety is a concern now, what happens when there are hundreds of drug users coming here and then being let out on the streets?"*****Our latest columns in the Winnipeg Sun-Tribune:Public safety collapsing across Winnipeg this summerConsumption site operators provide see-though explanation for canceling tour*****How many broadcast newsrooms in Winnipeg rake in thousands of dollars in federal government subsidies? Plenty.How many of them bring the community extensive audio from community events about the Safe Consumption Site? None.When you contribute to our Season Seven funding campaign, you know that in return, you'll get Public Affairs investigations, analysis and interviews unlike any other media platform in Winnipeg. The current total is $1745. With the civic election about to swing into second gear, you can help us keep pace as we try to reach our goal of $3000 before September 1st. Please email us or use the Donate tab at our website, ActionLine .ca to assist in meeting our ongoing costs and expenses. Thank you to our supporters!

Listen to part 3 of our series on relationships. This time, we're focusing on navigating conflict through healthy communication and authentic connection. Relationship expert Dr. Alvean Lyons and cardiologist Dr. Keith Newby share sound advice on managing relationship issues like jealousy, opposite sex friendships, arguments and setting boundaries. Learn to get along with your significant other!

Reliable energy and strong international partnerships are essential to economic growth, national competitiveness, and the future of advanced manufacturing. Paul Marin, Director of Public Affairs at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA), discusses the agency's mission of connecting U.S. companies with infrastructure and development opportunities around the world. He explains how USTDA helps create American jobs by funding project planning, technical assistance, and partnerships that open new international markets for U.S. businesses while advancing high-quality, sustainable infrastructure in emerging economies.We also talk with Steven Hall, Director of Development and Engineering at NOVI Energy, one of Michigan's leading energy development firms. Steve shares how Novi Energy is helping meet the nation's growing demand for reliable, affordable, and sustainable power through innovative energy projects, strategic partnerships, and investments in next-generation energy infrastructure.

Eliot returns from his trip to western Canada to review the latest jackassery with Eric. The two discuss recent developments surrounding a potential U.S.-Saudi nuclear cooperation agreement and contextualize it against the history of U.S. non-proliferation and counter-proliferation efforts. They also reflect on their personal experiences with the late Senator Lindsey Graham and examine his legacy. From there they turn to the latest updates from Ukraine, including President Zelensky's dismissal of Defense Minister Fedorov and Commander-in-Chief Syrskyi. Finally, they consider the ongoing likelihood of escalation in Iran.Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Various episodes for mature women.PLEASE NOTE NEW WEBSITE:https://50ishandfab.com/

Don't forget to listen and subscribe to the Raised By Her podcast. YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RaisedByHerPodcast Linktree: https://linktr.ee/raisedbyherpodcast   Donnica Hawes-Saunders is the Founder and CEO of The Averity Group, a full-service, solution-oriented public affairs  firm that specializes in highly regulated organizations. They maximize advocacy success through proactive engagement  and in 2023, The Averity Group was named one of the top reputation management agencies in the U.S. by Design Rush.   Donnica is recognized as a mission-driven, political social impact strategist that specializes in complex policy and media  environments. With over a decade of experience in the private sector and on Capitol Hill, she connects public policy and  organizational priorities with an emphasis on politically astute, coalition-based communications and strategic  partnerships.  While leading global and U.S. public affairs and external communications outreach at Philip Morris International (PMI), Donnica conceptualized, developed, and directed over thirty original partnerships across six intersections: policy, media, NGOs, academic, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion, elevating PMIs brand. She secured a fifty percent increase in relationships with high-profile bi-partisan, key opinion leaders, and third-party validators for the company despite multi billion-dollar resistance efforts within the industry. In addition, Donnica strategized and executed diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programming and advocacy across U.S. and global teams increasing PMI's corporate visibility, engagement, and reputation in various markets.  Prior to PMI, Donnica worked at Heineken USA developing federal legislative strategy that resulted in two years of federal excise tax relief for the company, saving approximately thirteen million dollars annually. She also launched inaugural state and local legislative tracking, reporting, and communications for global and U.S. leadership. In addition, she built social impact partnerships to promote brand reputation through corporate social responsibility and DEI programming. During her tenure, she created several successful alcohol responsibility campaigns, including Heineken's premier DRINK or DRIVE campaign in the U.S.  With several years serving as a senior staffer on Capitol Hill, Donnica has a broad background in policy and legislative  strategy. She drafted and advanced legislation including bills to improve responses to victims of child sex trafficking (P.L. 114-22) and established amendment language in the 2014 Farm Bill Conference Report designating a historically black  college (HBCU) as an 1890 Land Grant University, increasing access to federal funds. She worked in the offices of  Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), the U.S. House Democratic Caucus under Chairman John Larson (CT-01), and  the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security, under Ranking Member Bennie Thompson (MS-02).  Before working in the U.S. Congress, Donnica established a legal background through a unique combination of corporate  law, litigation, negotiation, and persuasive communication training. She was a federal law clerk in the U. S. District Court  for the Southern District of Ohio and for the 165th Harris County Civil District Court of Houston. She also represented  clients at the Montgomery County Public Defender's Office, Juvenile and Child Support Division, and worked at Sebaly,  Shillito & Dyer in the commercial litigation department focused on bankruptcy law.  Donnica has published articles in World Leaders Magazine, SheMedia, Diplomatic Courier, Sustainable Brands, Black  EOE Journal, Sustainable Brands, Authority Magazine, Swaay, and Harness Magazine for her perspectives on corporate  culture, sustainability, and diversity and inclusion. She has been featured on several podcasts as well as a speaker in the  U.S. and globally at the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Executive Institute, the foremost expert,  convener and thought leader on issues impacting today's evolving workplaces, the Public Education Leadership Network  (PLEN), Better Business Bureau (BBB), Aspen Institute, and the Concordia Summit during the United Nations General  Assembly (UNGA).  Recognized for her influence in public affairs, Donnica was named one of D.C.'s Top Lobbyists and Influencers by Lawyers of Color magazine. She was also selected as a member of the American Council of Young Political Leaders, an  esteemed global network of elected officials and policy experts. As an Executive Leadership Council Fellow, she works to  expand opportunities for Black executives to make meaningful contributions across business and community.  Donnica's leadership history includes serving on the Advisory Council of the Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHCI) and the board of the World Affairs Council of America (WACA). Currently, she serves on the advisory council of her alma mater, The University of Dayton School of Law (UDSL), and on the board of Dayton Live, the region's largest  employer of performing arts professionals. Deeply committed to civic guidance, she also serves on the Influencer Council  of Running Start, a nonpartisan organization training young women for political leadership, and the Legislative and  Regulatory Committee of the Dayton Chamber of Commerce, where she helps guide policy on taxation, trade, healthcare,  and business regulation.  With a track record of innovation, Donnica has been honored by Marquis Who's Who for her work at The Averity Group.  She is also a 2025 Business Journal Forty Under 40 Honoree and a 2025 Better Business Bureau Women to Watch  Honoree, celebrated for her business acumen and commitment to uplifting communities. A trailblazer in diversity, equity,  and inclusion, Donnica has been honored as one of Yahoo Finance's EMpower 100 Global Future Leaders & Top 20 Highest Achieving Changemakers for her strategic impact, execution, and advocacy. She also received the PRISM  International Diversity Impact Award for her work in developing and institutionalizing HBCU programming within  global organizations.  Beyond her professional achievements, Donnica is deeply committed to community service and cultural preservation. She  volunteers as an Ambassador for the Smithsonian National Museum of African American History and Culture  (NMAAHC) and is an active member of The Links, Incorporated.  Donnica holds a J. D. from the University of Dayton School of Law, and received a B.A., magna cum laude, in Sociology  and Anthropology from Spelman College. ______________________________________________________________________ The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education BusinessYou've spent years in the classroom, leading PD, designing curriculum, and transforming how students learn. Now, it's time to leverage that experience and build something for yourself. 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Various episodes for mature women.PLEASE NOTE NEW WEBSITE:https://50ishandfab.com/

Various episodes for mature women.PLEASE NOTE NEW WEBSITE:https://50ishandfab.com/

July is National Minority Mental Health Awareness Month — the time when we pay particular attention to the mental health challenges experienced by Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) in this country. This year's theme is "More Good Days, Together". Generational trauma; financial and food insecurity; language barriers; discrimination; access to healthcare and cultural stigma are all contributors to the lived experience of minority groups and can influence whether a person receives the mental health care they need. We talk with leaders of the National Alliance of Mental Health Coastal Virginia about programs they provide to help individuals and families find to care so that they can have "more good days together".

After taking some time away to help my family through my dad's open-heart surgery, I'm back with a new episode of Uncommon Sense with Ginny Robinson. Thank you to everyone who reached out and supported my family during this time.Today, I share my opinions on several current events. I discuss why I believe America must remain a sovereign nation and why I have concerns about the growing military relationship between the United States and Israel, including why I believe these actions raise real constitutional and legal questions.I also share my thoughts on the continued loss of American service members in the Iran War and explain why the United States should NOT be involved in another foreign war.Finally, I discuss the assassination of Charlie Kirk and how it is connected to the Epstein files, and why I think Americans deserve greater transparency and accountability from those in power.--https://www.youversion.com/bible-app

“I could not get under oath and swear that I know exactly how Kennedy died in Dallas.” — Ben Barnes, who helped advance JFK's fatal Texas tripIn Texas, there's nothing in the middle of the road, Jim Hightower famously quipped, but yellow stripes and dead armadillos. But Ben Barnes has spent seven decades disproving him. Elected as a Democratic moderate to the Texas legislature at 21, Speaker of the Texas House at 26, and lieutenant governor at 30, Barnes was LBJ's premier protégé and has known every president from Kennedy to Trump. Now 87, he has distilled all his centrist wisdom into Get It Done: Seven Decades of Lessons from a Political Legend.Get It Done is more than just a Texan story. Barnes spent six weeks advancing JFK's fatal 1963 Dallas trip and breakfasted with the president in Fort Worth on the morning of the assassination. He confesses that the Warren Commission “did not get it entirely correct” and notes that the experienced hunter John Connally, who rode in the Presidential limo, always insisted there were four shots, not three.Then there's the equally historic scene at the White House on the day LBJ signed the 1965 Voting Rights Act. Pen in hand, Johnson looked a dozen young Southern Democrats — Barnes among them — straight in the eye and told them he'd just signed away Dixie. “What I'm doing today is probably going to turn the South Republican for thirty or forty years,” LBJ confessed with astonishing prescience.The dirty trickster Richard Nixon, meanwhile, ended Barnes' electoral career. You can hear it on the tapes — Nixon ordering his attorney general, John Mitchell, to “get something on Barnes” before the Texas Democrat got to be governor. Years later, fresh from prison, Mitchell invited Barnes to lunch, apologized over a bowl of spaghetti, then dropped dead on a Washington sidewalk three months later.Barnes forgave Mitchell. He is less forgiving of the current administration, which he says is hammering the final nail into the coffin of LBJ's Voting Rights Act. In the recent Texas Senate runoffs, only seven percent of voters showed up. Seven. Barnes remembers, aged three, watching pickup trucks packed with young men rolling toward the recruiting stations the morning after Pearl Harbor. That generation died for the country. This one, the very alive Texan armadillo quipped, could at least vote to protect American democracy.Five Takeaways•       Four Shots, Not Three — But No Conspiracy. Barnes advanced JFK's Texas trip and was at the Fort Worth breakfast on the morning of the assassination. The Warren Commission, he believes, did not get it entirely correct: Connally, a hunter, swore the single-bullet ricochet was a physical impossibility and always counted four shots. Yet Barnes dismantles the grand-plot theories with logistics — Oswald started at the Book Depository thirty days before a motorcade route that wasn't fixed until six days prior, so he could not have known the president would pass. Ted Kennedy assured him before his death that nothing of importance remains unreleased in the files. Sixty years of phone calls from theorists later, Barnes will not swear under oath that he knows how Kennedy died.•       The Hostility Began in Los Angeles. The LBJ–Bobby Kennedy feud, in Barnes's telling, started at the 1960 convention, when Bobby went to Johnson's hotel room to talk him out of accepting the vice presidency his brother had just offered. The wound never healed — not through the vice presidency, not through the White House years with Bobby as attorney general. The counter-example was Ted Kennedy, who voted for the civil rights bills, kept a genuine affection for Johnson, and told Barnes three weeks before his own death what a great president LBJ had been.•       “This Will Turn the South Republican.” On the day he signed the Voting Rights Act, Johnson looked a dozen young Southern officeholders — Barnes among them — in the eye and told them the bill would probably turn the South Republican for thirty or forty years, and that they would have to work and tell the story over and over again. The prophecy held: Texas, Barnes says, is now the reddest state in America. And the administration's new voting legislation, he warns, would be the final nail in the coffin of Johnson's greatest achievement — making it harder for everyone to vote, and hardest of all for minorities.•       “Get Something on Barnes”: Nixon's Vendetta and Mitchell's Spaghetti. Furious that Barnes had helped Humphrey carry Texas in 1968 — and alarmed that he was outpolling every Democrat in the state — Nixon told John Mitchell to go to Texas and manufacture a scandal before Barnes reached the governor's mansion. It's on the tapes, and Barnes keeps copies. His electoral career ended. Years later, out of prison, Mitchell asked him to lunch, apologized over a bowl of spaghetti — “I had time to think in prison” — and died on a Washington sidewalk three months later. Barnes forgave him. The tactics, he notes, are back in fashion.•       Seven Percent. Trump, Barnes says, never prepared himself for the presidency — no student of history, bored by his intelligence briefings, and surrounded this term by a team without depth. American prestige is dwindling; NATO is non-negotiable; when America coughs, the world catches pneumonia. At home, racism has resurfaced and women's promotions to the military's top ranks are reportedly frozen. But his sharpest alarm is the emptiest statistic: seven percent turnout in the recent Texas Senate runoffs. The man who watched pickup trucks of volunteers roll toward the recruiting stations after Pearl Harbor asks only that this generation get involved — before the Republic runs out of birthdays.About the GuestBen Barnes was elected to the Texas legislature at 21, became the youngest Speaker of the Texas House at 26, and the youngest lieutenant governor in Texas history at 30. LBJ's “premier protégé,” he has spent the subsequent decades as a consultant, fundraiser, and Democratic power broker, helped establish the LBJ School of Public Affairs, and is founder and CEO of the Ben Barnes Group in Austin. His new book, written with David Ritz, is Get It Done: Seven Decades of Lessons from a Political Legend (Grand Central Publishing, July 14, 2026).References:•       Get It Done: Seven Decades of Lessons from a Political Legend by Ben Barnes with David Ritz (Grand Central Publishing, July 14, 2026). Doris Kearns Goodwin: “When a gifted storyteller has a great story to tell, the result is magic.”•       The Warren Commission — the 1964 report whose three-shot conclusion John Connally, a hunter who was wounded in the motorcade, never accepted.•       Jim Hightower — the Texas populist who actually coined “nothing in the middle of the road but yellow stripes and dead armadillos,” a line usually credited to Ann Richards....

Critical minerals sit at the intersection of energy technology, industrial competitiveness, and economic resilience. The issue has hit a fever pitch in the United States, driving the Trump administration to establish a $12 billion Strategic Critical Minerals Reserve and take other steps to support domestic mining projects. More broadly, G7 countries recently agreed to step up coordination to cut their countries' reliance on China for critical minerals. All of these moves are targeted at breaking China's stronghold on the sector, which it built over decades as the US largely turned away from securing a critical mineral supply chain. And it's not just about supply dominance, China is also using its strengths in the sector as a geopolitical weapon. Yet, questions remain over whether US investments to date, or international agreements, are stoking the level of private investment needed to compete with China. So what financial models could provide effective blueprints for quickly scaling mineral supply? Which countries are pursuing the most promising approaches? And looking beyond investments, what policy tools could help the US and its allies grow a resilient critical minerals supply chain?  Today on the show, Bill Loveless speaks to Tom Moerenhout and Tomasz Nadrowski about what it takes to build mineral supply chains as strategic infrastructure and how targeted financial instruments could lower risks for investors. Tom Moerenhout leads the Critical Materials Initiative at the Center on Global Energy Policy and is a professor at Columbia University's School of International and Public Affairs. Recently, he and other scholars at the center contributed to a new World Economic Forum report called "Making Critical Minerals Bankable: Policy Tools to Unlock Investment." Tomasz Nadrowski is the co-founder and portfolio manager at Amvest Terraden, where he invests in exploration, development and mining companies that are focused on strategic minerals. He has 25 years of mining sector investment experience. He is also the author of the recently published book Mineral War: China's Quest for Weapons of Mass Destruction. Credits: Hosted by Jason Bordoff and Bill Loveless. Produced by Mary Catherine O'Connor, Caroline Pitman, and Kyu Lee. Engineering by Gregory Vilfranc.  

Eric welcomes back friend of the show Professor Hal Brands, the Henry A. Kissinger Distinguished Professor of Global Studies at Johns Hopkins University's School of Advanced International Studies. The two discuss Hal's recent work, beginning with his column in Bloomberg dissecting the key strategic errors that Trump has made in the ongoing war with Iran. Hal then breaks down his recent essay with Michael Beckley in Foreign Affairs, which examines global conflict through the lens of "heartland" and "rimland" coalitions. Finally, they turn to Hal's latest edited volume which brings together essays by a large group of scholars considering the many ways that AI may change the nature of international affairs, the conduct of war, and global order. Hal Brands' latest in Bloomberg:https://www.aei.org/op-eds/trumps-iran-blunder-shows-strategy-can-defeat-firepower/Hal Brands & Michael Beckley's latest in Foreign Affairs:https://www.foreignaffairs.com/china/heartland-vs-rimland-beckley-brandsThe Geopolitics of AI: Power, Conflict, and the Future of Global Order:Free PDF via Johns Hopkins University Press Hard copy via AmazonShield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.

Eric and Eliot catch up for the first time in a month after returning from overseas. They break down the latest jackassery, from Graham Platner's campaign implosion to Recep Tayyip Erdoğan gifting revolvers and live, gold-plated ammunition to the heads of state at the recent NATO summit. They assess the NATO summit more broadly and note the caveats to Trump's promise to provide Ukraine a license to produce Patriot missile defense interceptors. Eric unpacks his recent Bulwark piece on the conspiracy of silence at the gathering related to Turkey's democratic backsliding. They also discuss recent investigations into China's assistance to Russia's war effort, the state of the "ceasefire" with Iran, and Rahm Emanuel's speech in Tel Aviv. Finally, they trade observations from their travels to France and Eastern Europe.Eliot's latest in the Atlantic (gift link):https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/07/america-france-enduring-relationship/687844/?gift=KGDC3VdV8jaCufvP3bRsPg9Zn56KAT0A_Vk94nJcGVU&utm_source=copy-link&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=shareEric's latest in the Bulwark:https://www.thebulwark.com/p/the-one-word-trump-wont-say-in-turkey-nato-summit-democracy-human-rights-europe-erdoganNate Swanson on Iran overplaying its hand:https://www.foreignaffairs.com/iran/iran-won-war-may-lose-peaceHoward Altman on the problems with the Ukraine Patriot licensing deal:https://www.twz.com/land/ukraine-built-patriot-missiles-wont-be-defending-the-countrys-skies-anytime-soonMichael Weiss, Roman Dobrokhotov, and Christo Grozev on China and Russia's targeting of Starlink:https://theins.press/en/inv/294635Shield of the Republic is a Bulwark podcast co-sponsored by the Miller Center of Public Affairs at the University of Virginia.