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Just over a year after Fine Gael installed Simon Harris as its leader… the party has suffered its worst opinion poll in 30 years. To look at what might be behind this slump, we are joined by the former government advisor, Irish Times Columnist and Public Affairs Consultant, Gerard Howlin.

As members of Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael get set to vote on the programme for government, the row over Dáil speaking rights continues. We hear from Richard O'Donoghue, Independent Ireland TD for Limerick, and Derek Mooney, Public Affairs Consultant and former Fianna Fáil adivsor.

Public Affairs Consultant, Irish Times Columnist and former government advisor Gerard Howlin.

THE MEDICAL RECORD: NEW FERTILITY PRESERVATION METHOD GIVES YOUNG CANCER PATIENTS HOPE FOR HAVING CHILDREN LATER Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, General Internist at Unity Health Toronto, Provincial Co-Lead General Medicine, Dr. Alisa Naiman, family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto and Dr. Aaron Schimmer, Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as a staff physician and a senior scientist. Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie promises every resident will have a family doctor within four years, but is this feasible? Meanwhile, former Liberal health minister Jane Philpott is tasked with finding a solution for the PC government. In Alberta, innovative treatments help young cancer patients preserve fertility, and with Australia facing a record flu season, how will Canada respond? Plus, RFK Jr.'s anti-vaccine stance could impact public health policies across North America. MINISTER WHO WAS PRESENT SAYS TRUMP'S REMARK ABOUT CANADA BECOMING THE 51ST STATE WAS A JOKE Libby is joined by Bob Richardson, Public Affairs Consultant and Will Stewart, Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President with Enterprise Canada. U.S. President-elect Donald Trump posted an AI-generated image of himself on a mountaintop beside a large Canadian flag, sparking buzz by suggesting Canada could become the 51st state. Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc, who attended the Mar-a-Lago dinner, downplays the image as a joke and hails it as a symbol of strong U.S.-Canada relations. BONNIE CROMBIE JOINS FIGHT BACK TO TALK ABOUT HER PRIMARY CARE PLAN Libby is joined by Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie. Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie has promised to ensure every resident in the province has a primary care doctor within four years if elected. This ambitious plan comes as Ontario faces a significant shortage, with 2.5 million people currently without a family doctor. Will it be enough to address the root cause of many healthcare issues?

Tonight we're joined by Jennifer Bray, Political Correspondent with The Irish Times. Dr Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist UCC. Derek Mooney, Public Affairs Consultant & former Fianna Fáil Government Adviser. We also heard from Peader Toibin, from Aontu, James Browne, Fianna Fail. Ciaran Cannon, Fine Gael and Pearse Doherty from Sinn Fein.

Please join us at patreon.com/tortoiseshack In this GE2024 special we're joined by Public Affairs Consultant, occasional Irish Times columnist and lifelong political operator, Gerard Howlin for a chat about the upcoming election, Irish political populism, the absence (as Gerard sees it) of a Progressive Democrat type party and why he thinks that, at least economically, both Fianna Fáil and Fine Gael are gone soft left. (I can't believe it either) Always great to get another perspective, even if we don't agree. For all our GE2024 coverage including daily exclusives please go to patreon.com/tortoiseshack

Derek Mooney, Public Affairs Consultant and former Fianna Fail Government Advisor, and Dr. Caoilfhionn D'Arcy, Lecturer in the Geography Department in Maynooth University.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: WHERE MUNICIPALITIES STAND ON HOMELESS ENCAMPMENTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor and the CEO of Variety Village, as well as Toronto City Councillors Jon Burnside for Ward 16 (Don Valley West) and Paula Fletcher of Ward 14 Toronto-Danforth. Today: thirteen Ontario mayors have accepted Ford's call to use the notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments, and a proposal at City Hall to increase the hotel tax as it faces a hefty price tag to co-host the 2026 FIFA games. REACTION TO THE FORD GOVERNMENT'S FALL ECONOMIC STATEMENT  Libby Znaimer is joined by Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP followed by Will Stewart, a Conservative Strategist and Senior Vice President with Enterprise Canada, and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant. This week: the Ford government officially delivered the fall economic statement. We unpacked what it includes and also got reaction to their announcement of a $200 dollar rebate for Ontario taxpayers.

THE MEDICAL RECORD: AT-HOME PATIENTS IN ONTARIO ARE REPORTING DELAYS IN MEDICAL SUPPLIES Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Fahad Razak, General Internist at Unity Health Toronto and Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto, Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor practicing comprehensive primary care in Toronto, and Dr. Jamie Spiegelman, an Internal medicine and critical care physician at Humber River Hospital. Why are at-home patients in Ontario reporting delays in medical supplies and drugs for their care? We also discuss the issue of the primary care shortage across the province. A STAGGERING NEW REPORT SHOWS HOW MUCH FOOD IS BEING WASTED (AND THE COST) BY CANADIANS Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University and Dr. Mustafa Koç, Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University specializing in food security and food policy. A new report by Second Harvest shows the extent of our food waste, as well as the staggering cost of it among Canadians. Are we in need of rethinking our approach to the foods we buy and consume? IS THE PARTY OVER FOR PM JUSTIN TRUDEAU?  Libby Znaimer is joined by Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant and Jason Lietaer, Conservative Strategist and President at Enterprise. Will PM Justin Trudeau face a leadership challenge at today's federal Liberal caucus meeting? Our guests weigh in on the latest.

GUEST: Dr. Mitch Shulman - Newstalk 1010 Chief Medical Analyst talks Sex injuries! Who's got them GUEST John Tory - CTV Political commentator and former mayor of Toronto chats about Ontario taking over bike lanes in Toronto  GUEST: Bob Richardson - Newstalk1010 Contributor and Public Affairs Consultant joins to speak about Liberal MPs wanting Trudeau to resign 

Gerard Howlin, Political Commentator, Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Columnist.

Budget 2025 is coming tomorrow, and many are expecting a “giveaway” budget – but is that the wisest move? With me to discuss is Enterprise Minister Peter Burke and Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times columnist Gerard Howlin

Budget 2025 is coming tomorrow, and many are expecting a “giveaway” budget – but is that the wisest move? With me to discuss is Enterprise Minister Peter Burke and Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times columnist Gerard Howlin

MEDICAL RECORD: WHAT A NEW STUDY TELLS US ABOUT THE USE OF AI IN TREATING HOSPITAL PATIENTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Alisa Naiman, a family doctor in Toronto, Dr. Amol Verma, Clinician-Scientist at St. Michael's Hospital and Temerty Professor of AI Research and Education in Medicine at the University of Toronto, and Dr. Aaron Schimmer, the Director of Research at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre as well as a staff physician and a senior scientist. Today we discuss a groundbreaking study co-authored by Dr. Amol Verma on the use of AI and how it has contributed to a 26 percent reduction in unexpected deaths for patients being treated in hospital. And, should we be moving away from the Body Mass Index and instead use the Body Roundness Index (also known as BRI)? THE DEBATE AROUND THE FILM "RUSSIANS AT WAR" WHICH SPARKED CONTROVERSY AT THIS YEAR'S TIFF Libby Znaimer is now joined by freelance journalist Justin Ling and Chris Alexander, Canada's former ambassador to Afghanistan and Minister of Immigration under former Prime Minister Stephen Harper. "Russians at War" was going to premiere at TIFF this year but was cancelled amid public backlash and protest. The festival said they suspended the screenings of the film in response to "significant threats". But this week, the film was back on. Yesterday's screening was greeted by another demonstration by members of the Ukrainian community and supporters claiming that this was just a piece of Russian propaganda. Was this censorship or an attempt to fend off Russian propaganda from infiltrating us and influencing our elections and our people? PIERRE POILIEVRE EXPECTED TO INTRODUCE NON- CONFIDENCE MOTION NEXT WEEK Libby Znaimer is joined by Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant, and Jason Lietaer, a Conservative Strategist and President of Enterprise. Pierre Poilievre is set to introduce a non-confidence motion next week. The question is, can the Conservatives get the support they need from the Bloc Québécois and NDP? And, if they fail, what can we expect from the Conservatives in future in terms of trying to get a vote of non-confidence? Meanwhile, did you see the video of NDP leader Jagmeet Singh confronting protestors on Parliament Hill? Did he do a good job of responding to the situation?

ZOOMER SQUAD: CANADA'S AGING POPULATION: FINANCIAL STRAINS, HOUSING CHALLENGES, AND HEALTH CARE UPDATES Guest Host Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by Bob Richardson, Public Affairs Consultant, Bill VanGorder, Chief Advocacy and Education Officer at CARP, and Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer at CARP. The panel explored why many seniors prefer to remain in their homes rather than relocate to often-overcrowded nursing facilities. Callers cited concerns about the financial cost and inconvenience of moving, as well as a strong emotional attachment to their long-time residences. LABOUR DISPUTES AND NATIONAL STRIKES IN CANADA  Tasha is joined by Dr. Larry Savage, Professor of Labour Relations at Brock University, and Dr. Ian Lee, Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business at Carleton University. The youth unemployment rate remains high, with significant struggles among young Canadians. Initially, temporary foreign workers were brought in to address labor shortages in agriculture and manual industries—sectors where Canadians have traditionally shown limited interest. This approach aimed to fill crucial gaps, but the ongoing economic challenges and rising unemployment rates among youth highlight the persistent struggles in the job market. HIGHWAY TRAFFIC THIS LONG WEEKEND & ROAD SAFETY AS KIDS GO BACK TO SCHOOL Tasha is now joined by Ontario Provincial Police's acting Sgt. Nicola Morris and Sgt. Ronald Gardner of Toronto Police Traffic Services. The guests offer essential tips and advice on road safety, which is particularly important with the school season approaching. They highlight crucial do's and don'ts to ensure children stay safe as they return to school, helping parents and drivers navigate increased traffic and potential hazards effectively.

THE ZOOMER SQUAD: A ‘LONGEVITY-OPTIMIZED' DIET COULD INCREASE LIFE EXPECTANCY UP TO 10 YEARS, STUDY SUGGESTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Bob Richardson, Public Affairs Consultant, Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion. The Zoomer Squad panel discusses a new study that suggests a ‘longevity-optimized' diet could add 10 years to your life. Then, we move to the ever-relevant topic of terrible Toronto traffic. And it's been a year since vehicles were banned from entering High Park, has it been beneficial? UNLESS YOU HAVE A GENE VARIANT, DOUBLE MASTECTOMY HAS NO SURVIVAL ADVANTAGE Libby Znaimer is now joined by Dr. Ellen Warner, Professor of Medicine at the University of Toronto and a staff medical oncologist at the Odette Cancer Centre at Sunnybrook, and Dr. Eileen Rakovitch, Professor in the Department of Radiation Oncology at UofT and the Cancer Program Director of Research at Sunnybrook. A study in JAMA Oncology finds that removing the unaffected breast does not improve survival rates for breast cancer patients. Researchers analyzed data from more than 661,000 women and found that those who underwent a lumpectomy or single mastectomy had similar survival outcomes to those who opted for a double mastectomy.  CANADIAN OLYMPIC COMMITTEE APPEALS SIX-POINT OLYMPIC SOCCER DEDUCTION  Libby Znaimer is now joined by Sean Fitzgerald, Senior National Writer at The Athletic and Wally (Walter) Rigobon, Host of the Naz and Wally Sports hour on Zoomer Radio. The plot thickens in the drone spying scandal which led to a six point deduction for the Canadian women's Olympic soccer team and the banning of three coaches for one year each after a staffer was caught using a drone to spy on the New Zealand team's practices. Now Canada is appealing the scoring penalty on the grounds that it unfairly punishes the athletes for actions they had no part in. Meantime, the women's soccer team has pulled off two victories that put it back to zero. 

RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: HOW OTTAWA SHOULD PREPARE FOR A POTENTIAL TRUMP ADMINISTRATION Libby Znaimer is joined by Lisa Raitt, a former deputy leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, John Milloy, a former Ontario Liberal MPP who served as a cabinet minister under the Dalton McGuinty and Kathleen Wynne governments and Robin Sears, a former NDP strategist and crisis communications consultant. This week, there is lots to unpack with our panel: we get reactions from them about the attempted assassination of U.S. President Donald Trump this past weekend at his Pennsylvania Rally, and we explore Canada's relationship with the U.S. U.S. INTELLIGENCE OFFICIAL SUGGESTS IRAN IS FUNDING AND INFLUENCING ANTI-ISRAEL PROTESTS IN AMERICA Libby Znaimer is now joined by Kaveh Shahrooz, a lawyer and human rights activist and a Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. A U.S. intelligence official has accused Iran of influencing and funding anti-Israel protests in America. So, how exactly are they doing this? Kaveh explains.  FORD GOVERNMENT ACCELERATES ALCOHOL EXPANSION PLANS + WE HEAR FROM OPSEU Libby Znaimer is joined by JP Hornick, President of OPSEU, Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant, and Tony Elenis, President and CEO of The Ontario Restaurant Hotel & Motel Association (ORHMA) Today: we hear directly from OPSEU about why they are striking and what it would take to bring them back to the table to negotiate with the Ford government. And, amid the strike, here is how Premier Ford is accelerating alcohol expansion plans. 

Tomorrow the Dáil adjoins for annual recess. With the past year being full of dramatic debate and deliberation.Joining Mandy Johnston to look back on the winners and losers of the Dáil in the first half of year some of the most notable moments is Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Columnist and Political Editor of The Irish Times, Pat Leahy.

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday papers are; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times columnist, Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with the Irish Mirror, Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of The Children's Rights Alliance and Dr Kevin Cunningham, Lecturer in Politics at TU Dublin and Founder of Ireland Thinks.

TUNE INTO THE TOWN: WELCOME TO TORONTO, WHERE POP STARS ARE HAVING TO WALK TO THEIR OWN CONCERTS Libby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village and David Crombie, a former Toronto Mayor. If you wanted to get a clear sense of just how bad traffic congestion gets in this city, just ask pop star Niall Horan (formerly of One Direction): he reportedly had to abandon his vehicle mid-traffic and walk over to Scotiabank Arena to make it to his very own concert the other weekend. WHITE HOUSE DENIES REPORT THAT U.S. PRESIDENT JOE BIDEN IS CONSIDERING STEPPING DOWN Libby Znaimer is joined by Larry Haas, a Senior Fellow for U.S. Foreign Policy at the American Foreign Policy Council, and Bob Richardson, a Public Affairs Consultant. Our American friends are probably off celebrating the fourth of July, but the fallout from last Thursday's presidential debate continues. Will Joe Biden stay or go? The White House went into damage control mode following a NYT report that Biden told friends he was considering stepping away. And, Britain is having an election today. What will be the outcome of that? LOBLAW ENDS MULTI-BUY DISCOUNTS AT NO FRILLS  Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University. No Frills, owned by grocery retail giant Loblaw, is doing away with its multi-buy offers. So, what does this mean for consumers?

Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Former Advisor to the Fianna Fáil Government and Columnist with The Irish Times & Dr. Theresa Reidy, Political Scientist at University College Cork.

Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant, assesses the Irish political landscape as the votes continue to be counted in the Local and European elections.

Joining Brendan to discuss the Sunday headlines this week were; Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant & Irish Times Contributor, Elaine Loughlin, Political Editor with The Irish Examiner, Dr Mary McAuliffe, UCD Historian & Lecturer in Gender Studies and Larry Donnelly, columnist with thejournal.ie & lecturer in law at NUI Galway.

Mary Regan, political reporter and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant, discuss the political priorities outlined by Fine Gael leader Simon Harris over the weekend as Leo Varadkar undertakes his final day in office as Taoiseach.

Today's panel was Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant & Irish Times Contributor; Alison O'Connor, columnist for the Sunday Times; Pete Lunn, Behavioural Economist at the ESRI & Razan Ibraheem, Irish Journalist originally from Syria.

Why did the government fail in its 'Yes/Yes' campaign?Daniel McConnell, Editor, of Business Post, Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent, Irish Daily Mail and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and former Gov Advisor joined The Last Word.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

Today's panel includes Wendy Grace, broadcaster with Spirit FM; Tanya Ward, Chief Executive of the Children's Rights Alliance; Brigid Laffan, Chancellor of the University of Limerick and Derek Mooney, Public Affairs Consultant.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is out in Thunder Bay. What is he up to out there? This week marks the 40th anniversary of his father's famous "Walk in the Snow." Could the current PM be contemplating something similar? Well, Scott can hope! We delve into the famous walk that led Pierre Trudeau to resign as Prime Minister, and it's legacy in the time of his son. We'll also talk about surge pricing, pharmacare, springtime real estate markets and more. Guests: Sean Simpson, VP of IPSOS Public Affairs.  David Baxter, Digital Broadcast Journalist with Global Ottawa. Bruce Winder, Retail Analyst & Author, ‘Retail Before, During & After COVID-19'. Henry Jacek, Professor Emeritus, Political Science at McMaster University.  Nicolas von Bredow, CCIM, Broker of Record / Owner; 2023/24 President of the Realtors Association of Hamilton Burlington. Tasha Kheiriddin, Journalist, Public Affairs Consultant, and Author of The Right Path.  Phil Gurski, President of Borealis Threat and Risk Consulting, former CSIS analyst.  Scott Radley, host of the Scott Radley show and columnist with the Hamilton Spectator. Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom Craig News Anchor – Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

When will the next general election take place? Are Sinn Fein losing support?Aisling Moloney, Political Correspondent for The Irish Daily Mail, Daniel Murray, Political Correspondent with The Business Post, and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Former Government Advisor joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.

This is the Afternoon Update – The Hard Shoulder's daily catch up on the day's news. Today, Kieran was joined by Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Columnist and Sean O'Regan, Newstalk Reporter...

How do women break down the barriers to achieve true representation? Well, that is a conversation we had with Mary Hayashi, former California State Assemblymember and the author of “Women in Politics: Breaking Down the Barriers to Achieve True Representation. Mary's journey as an Asian American Immigrant and former State Assemblymember is both enlightening and inspiring. She shares her journey and purpose but also the stories of 17 other inspiring leaders who influenced her to write the book and her political journey. This is not just about politics; our conversation applies to anyone striving to be in a leadership position and the systemic barriers that exist especially for women.One quote that has inspired her perseverance is “You can't be what you can't see”, so she wanted to change that and so her book and mission highlight just how she is doing that, along with the many others she interviewed for her book. We discuss the imagination barrier and how that gets in our way by the role model effect. And how culturally our upbringing impacts the way we see things such as with the “silent good girl” or by being invisible. Several barriers and consequences show up such as the need to be liked or the likeability factor, the ambition gap where we are silenced to pursue a particular path, and how all of this impacts our confidence to put our hands up and just do it.  Mary also speaks to how women are more purpose-driven and use their personal experiences to invoke change especially when it comes to policy or legislation issues.  Where men are focused on power. This is especially important as to why we need more women leading whether that is in government, community, not-for-profit, or corporate environments. There are many reasons for this need such as advocating for others, no more suffering in silence, mental health issues, etc. Maintaining confidence is not easy when others doubt your abilities but when you are purpose-driven and know you can make a difference you just have to go for it, no matter what others say.Let us know what you think of this conversation and how you might want to step into your true purpose.  If you are curious about your leadership, take our free leadership quiz at www.wilempowered.com to learn more about how you might show up.

We now have a fair idea of what today's Budget announcement will contain, but will it be for the best for the Irish economy? Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Contributor gave his view to Newstalk Breakfast.

We now have a fair idea of what today's Budget announcement will contain, but will it be for the best for the Irish economy? Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Irish Times Contributor gave his view to Newstalk Breakfast.

Todays panel include Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Columnist with the Irish Times, Prof. Niamh Hourigan, Sociologist and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Mary Immaculate College, Pat Leahy, Former Assistant Commissioner of An Garda Síochana and Louise Burne, Political Correspondent with The Irish Mirror

Welcome back to Illogical by TRUTH, In this episode your host Terrance Ruth engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Everett Ward, an Education and Public Affairs Consultant with a rich history of leadership in the Black community. Dr. Ward served as the 35th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and was the former President of St. Augustine, an HBCU. Together, they delve deep into the historical and contemporary roles of Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) in local government and local governance.We cover questions regarding:What was the economic impact of a growing educated black population in Raleigh, the south, and the country?What is the future of HBCU's role in local economies and cities? What should we be looking out for?What led you to leadership in these areas and how do these roles create alignment in your overall story? Terrance Ruth and Dr. Everett Ward engage in a dynamic conversation that not only uncovers the historical significance of HBCUs but also offers insights into their evolving roles in contemporary society. Join us as we explore the intersection of education, local politics, and community development in this captivating episode of Illogical by TRUTH.About Our GuestsDr. Everett B. Ward is an Education and Public Affairs Consultant. He's the 35th General President of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity and former President of St. Augustine, an HBCU. Illogical by TRUTH is hosted by Terrance Ruth and is produced by Earfluence

SHARI WILLIAMS – Force seems to be replacing Freedom in many aspects of American Life. We seem more divided than ever before...Good, everyday, patriotic Americans are tired; and MOST are fed up and asking one simple question – “What can we do about it?” Today's guest will inspire you to stand up in your own unique spheres of influence to persuade others, influence the culture, defend freedom and secure it for our children and generations to come! Meet Shari Williams. Shari Williams is the president of the Leadership Program of the Rockies, and has held a leadership role since 1989. She has more than thirty years of experience as a professional in public policy, strategic planning, and state and federal political campaigns. Her expertise and passion is educating and training leaders to advance individual rights and the proper role of government, inspiring others to be in charge of their government and play meaningful roles.  She is a skilled campaign architect, and has a stellar record of election wins at all levels of government. As a Political and Public Affairs Consultant she translates ideas into action – which result in sound public policy, election victories and strong, informed leaders. Connect with Shari at leadershipprogram.org.

SHARI WILLIAMS – Force seems to be replacing Freedom in many aspects of American Life. We seem more divided than ever before...Good, everyday, patriotic Americans are tired; and MOST are fed up and asking one simple question – “What can we do about it?” Today's guest will inspire you to stand up in your own unique spheres of influence to persuade others, influence the culture, defend freedom and secure it for our children and generations to come! Meet Shari Williams. Shari Williams is the president of the Leadership Program of the Rockies, and has held a leadership role since 1989. She has more than thirty years of experience as a professional in public policy, strategic planning, and state and federal political campaigns. Her expertise and passion is educating and training leaders to advance individual rights and the proper role of government, inspiring others to be in charge of their government and play meaningful roles.  She is a skilled campaign architect, and has a stellar record of election wins at all levels of government. As a Political and Public Affairs Consultant she translates ideas into action – which result in sound public policy, election victories and strong, informed leaders. Connect with Shari at leadershipprogram.org.

Today's panel includes Gráinne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter, Press Association, Public Affairs Consultant and former FF special advisor Gerard Howlin, Architect Róisín Murphy and Managing Director of Baggot Investment Partners Peter Brown. Security Analyst Declan Power also joined the programme.

Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant and Former Fianna Fáil Political Adviser; Dr. Laura Bambrick, Head of Social Policy and Employment Affairs at ICTU; Norman Crowley, Chairman of Cool Planet Group; Alison O'Connor, Columnist at The Irish Examiner and Dr. Tara Shine, CEO of Change by Degrees, from COP 27 in Sharm el Sheikh.

Brendan is joined by Grainne Ní Aodha, Dublin Reporter, Press Association; Brenda Power, Journalist and Barrister; Ciaran Mac An Bhaird; Associate Professor of Economics and Business at DCU and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant.

We take a look back on the stories of the week with our Friday Forum. Joining Anton this morning was Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant, former Senior Political Adviser, and Columnist with the Irish Examiner, Neasa Hourigan, Green TD for Dublin Central and Party's Spokesperson on Finance and Health and Ivana Bacik Labour Party Leader and TD for Dublin Bay South.

Higher dole payments for workers who suddenly lose their jobs are in the mix for the budget. So reads the story on the front page of the Independent this morning. But is it a good idea to tailor dole payments to things like previous incomes and how long someone has been out of work? Gerard Howlin is a Public Affairs Consultant and Former Government Advisor spoke to Johnathan on the show this morning.

Higher dole payments for workers who suddenly lose their jobs are in the mix for the budget. So reads the story on the front page of the Independent this morning. But is it a good idea to tailor dole payments to things like previous incomes and how long someone has been out of work? Gerard Howlin is a Public Affairs Consultant and Former Government Advisor spoke to Johnathan on the show this morning.

Following on from our 2021 podcast on the European Commission's AML/CFT legislative package, this new podcast will focus on the progress made to the proposed Regulation for a new AML Authority since its publication a year ago. In this podcast, Janina Heinz (Financial regulatory Counsel based in Frankfurt), Marcel Michaelis (White-collar defence, compliance and global investigations Associate, based in Berlin) and Victor Garcia Lopez (EU Regulatory and Public Affairs Consultant, based in Brussels) analyse the developments that have taken place over the last 12 months around this piece of legislation. They provide updates on where this initiative stands in the EU legislative procedure, the main tasks and powers of the new authority, as well as the key points for industry players and market participants to consider.

Guest host Richard Cloutier chats with Isha Chaudhuri, Public Affairs Consultant, at Hill+Knowlton Strategies

As the Irish government marks two years in power, Anton is joined by Sean Defoe, Political Correspondent for Bauer Media, and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant, Political Commentator, and Former Senior Government Advisor.

Chesa Boudin, San Francisco's 29th District Attorney faces an historic recall election on June 7, 2022. It is a first for San Francisco in the 166 year history of the office and a very rare move in a major American city. Rampant crime, deteriorating public safety and failure to enforce the laws on the books prompted 83,000 San Francisco voters to sign a petition to get the recall on the ballot - 53,000 signatures were needed. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/james-herlihy/message

Guests: Jed Babbin, Former Deputy Undersecretary of Defense, On to discuss election night 2021. Kelly Sloan, Political and Public Affairs Consultant, On to discuss election night. John Lott, President of the Crime Prevention and Research Center, On to discuss election night. And ... Your thoughts on the 2021 election results. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On 20 July 2021, the European Commission presented an ambitious package of legislative proposals to strengthen the anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) rules. The main pillars of this are the EU single rulebook and a new supervisory authority at EU level. Additionally, the package includes legislative proposals for a new AML/CFT Directive repealing the currently applicable 5th Anti-Money Laundering Directive. In this podcast, Daniel Travers (Criminal law Counsel, based in Duesseldorf), Janina Heinz and Marius Raetz (Financial regulatory Counsel and Principal Associate, both based in Frankfurt) and Victor Garcia-Lopez (EU Regulatory and Public Affairs Consultant, based in Brussels) explore the axes of the Commission´s AML package. They touch upon the impact on the creation of a new institutional framework, discuss some substantive elements of the package and bring light into the criminal law consequences for financial services as well as the wider industry.

In November 2020 Joe Biden was elected Americas 46th president. Will he be a transformative president? How should we understand the modern day Democratic Party? Is the progressive movement too focused on wokeness and identity politics, or is this approach necessary to advance the rights of minorities? Guest: Jonathan Roth, Public Affairs Consultant and former Chair, Democrats Abroad Norway.

Sinead O'Carroll, Editor of the Journal.ie and Gerard Howlin, Public Affairs Consultant & Sunday Times Columnist joined Gavan to review this Sunday's newspapers. On The Record with Gavan Reilly Listen and subscribe to On The Record with Gavan Reilly on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, and Spotify.      Download, listen, and subscribe on the Newstalk App.     You can also listen to Newstalk live on newstalk.com or Alexa, by adding the Newstalk skill and asking: 'Alexa, play Newstalk'.

In this episode, Mike sits down with Brad Lavigne, Principal & Vice President, Counsel Public Affairs; Gabriela Gonzalez, Public Affairs Consultant, Crestview Strategy; & Yan Plante, Senior Director, TACT, for a discussion about what to expect with the upcoming parliamentary session as it relates to aerospace and much, much more.   Filled with insider tips on how to seize the attention of government, these skilled political insiders serve up a lively discussion!

Amma: “Don't be discouraged by your incapacity to dispel darkness from the world. Light your little candle and step forward.” When society wasn't ready to give Sharon Barbosa Crain the opportunities she sought, she stood her ground. This community activist and public affairs consultant challenged the perception of women by becoming an advocate for others. Highlights: Connect with Sharon Barbosa Crain (sharonbarbosa@verizon.net) #TimeToComeAlive #ConnectToJoy #Community #Advocate Subscribe, watch the video, and check out past sessions at www.TimeToComeAlive.com. Listen to us on Itunes, Spotify, Soundcloud, Google Podcasts, and Stitcher. Share your thoughts on the session by leaving a comment on our YouTube channel or on Spotify!

Photo: (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette) Ontario's government is going to comprehensively review the province's regional governments, raising the prospect of potential amalgamations. Some of the areas affected include Waterloo, the county of Simcoe, Niagara and Peel. Guest: Robert J Williams, Public Affairs Consultant and former professor at the University of Waterloo.

Ontario's government is going to comprehensively review the province's regional governments, raising the prospect of potential amalgamations. Some of the areas affected include Waterloo, the county of Simcoe, Niagara and Peel. Guest: Robert J Williams, Public Affairs Consultant and former professor at the University of Waterloo. Hamilton's police services board has approved a 3.23 per cent budget hike for this year, making it closer to being able to hire 27 new staff. Guest: Chad Collins, City Councillor, Ward 5. Posters have been spotted glued to bus shelters in Dundas for a group called ID Canada. Who are these people? ALSO: Ralph Gooddale says that Canada is facing a growing threat from right wing white supremacists and neo-Nazis. Guest: Bernie Farber, Chair of the Canadian Anti-hate network.

Burlington's mayor would like to see Waterdown become part of the city. What's the motive behind this and is it plausible?  Guest - Robert J Williams, Public Affairs Consultant and former professor at the University of Waterloo

Burlington's mayor would like to see Waterdown become part of the city. What's the motive behind this and is it plausible?  Guest - Robert J Williams, Public Affairs Consultant and former professor at the University of Waterloo The Court of Appeals for Ontario has granted a stay when it comes to the Toronto Council cutting bill. Scott chats with Global reporter Jamie Maraucher on how it went down. Guest - Jamie Maraucher, Reporter | Digital Broadcast Journalist Global News In a memo, the Ontario Police College says that they're scrapping the physical fitness portion for new recruits. Guest - Ross McLean. Crime Specialist. Security expert, Former Toronto PoliceOfficer. rossmcleansecurity.com

Due to the situation with Doug Ford's government and the City of Toronto, the city clerk there says it's virtually impossible for a fair election in October. Guest - Robert J Williams, Public Affairs Consultant and former professor at the University of Waterloo

Premier Doug Ford used his majority government to push through a controversial bill which cuts Toronto city council in half with just 10 weeks until the next provincial election. The new ridings are going to match federal and provincial boundaries. This was not an announced platform piece for the PCs and the opposition is referring to the bill as an abuse of power. Guest: Robert J Williams, Public Affairs Consultant and former professor at the University of Waterloo

The Hamilton-Wentworth District School Board says that Sir John A. Macdonald secondary school is not up for sale. This comes after Carmen's Group expressed interest in the soon-to-be-vacant school. What does the board want to do with the property and why are they choosing to hold out? Guest: Terry Whitehead. City Councillor, Ward 8, City of Hamilton Premier Doug Ford used his majority government to push through a controversial bill which cuts Toronto city council in half with just 10 weeks until the next provincial election. The new ridings are going to match federal and provincial boundaries. This was not an announced platform piece for the PCs and the opposition is referring to the bill as an abuse of power. Guest: Robert J Williams, Public Affairs Consultant and former professor at the University of Waterloo The provincial government's announced that it has “paused” plans to open newtemporary overdose prevention sites has thrown uncertainty onto planned sites in Hamilton. The goal of these sites is to reduce the spread of disease, decrease public injection and prevent deaths, which they seem to be doing. Guest: Dr. Robin Lennox, Shelter Health Network

Hamilton is looking at redrawing its ward boundaries to more accurately reflect the population. Councilors voted at a special meeting yesterday to consult residents and to submit their own plans for redrawing the boundaries. Reshuffling the boundaries will likely give urban councilors more power. The city is also considering the addition of another councilor. What do we need to know about the process? Guest: Robert J Williams, Public Affairs Consultant, former Professor, University of Windsor

Hamilton is looking at redrawing its ward boundaries to more accurately reflect the population. Councilors voted at a special meeting yesterday to consult residents and to submit their own plans for redrawing the boundaries. Reshuffling the boundaries will likely give urban councilors more power. The city is also considering the addition of another councilor. What do we need to know about the process? Guest: Robert J Williams, Public Affairs Consultant, former Professor, University of Windsor. Not everyone is happy with the current process for redrawing of ward boundaries. Local activist Matt Jelly is in the process of collecting 500 signatures for a petition to be submitted to the city. When completed, the city will have 90 days to react to the petition and if the signatories are unhappy with the response, it can be taken to the Ontario Municipal Board. What are these residents hoping to accomplish? Guest: Matt Jelly, Local Activist. Donald Trump remains in the news, blaming his microphone for the leaked 2005 Access Hollywood video and saying "We should just cancel the election and give it to Trump." He's lagging 5.4 to 7.7 point in the most recent "poll of polls. What can he do at this point to turn the election in his favour? Guest: Laura Babcock. President, PowerGroup