Podcasts about Regional Council

rWotD Episode 2816: Catering (constituency) Welcome to Random Wiki of the Day, your journey through Wikipedia’s vast and varied content, one random article at a time.The random article for Saturday, 18 January 2025 is Catering (constituency).The Catering functional constituency (Chinese: 飲食界功能界別) is a functional constituency in the elections for the Legislative Council of Hong Kong created for the 2000 Legislative Council election to replace the Urban Council and Regional Council constituencies. The constituency is composed of bodies of several catering associations. It is also corresponding to the Catering Subsector in the Election Committee. Since its creation, it has been held by Liberal Party's Tommy Cheung.A similar Hotels and Catering functional constituency was created for the 1995 election by the then governor Chris Patten with a much larger electorate base composed of almost 70,000 voters.This recording reflects the Wikipedia text as of 01:02 UTC on Saturday, 18 January 2025.For the full current version of the article, see Catering (constituency) on Wikipedia.This podcast uses content from Wikipedia under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License.Visit our archives at wikioftheday.com and subscribe to stay updated on new episodes.Follow us on Mastodon at @wikioftheday@masto.ai.Also check out Curmudgeon's Corner, a current events podcast.Until next time, I'm standard Amy.

Public transport leaders say increasing fares is counter productive. NZTA's ordering councils take a higher revenue share from users and agree to new targets by December 19. As an example, the move would mean a Wellington commuter currently spending $10 on buses a day would have to spend $17. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Darran Ponter told Ryan Bridge the amount coming from users has slipped, but there needs to be a compromise. He says this has a lot to do with the Covid-19 period and operators trying to get people back onto buses. LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cities across the country are facing increases to train and bus fares - with some potentially going up as much as 70-percent. Greater Wellington Regional Council's transport chairperson Thomas Nash spoke to Alexa Cook.

The Transport Agency is telling bus and train providers to take in more money, which could force fare hikes. Wellington's Regional Council is rejecting the call from NZTA. Transport Committee Chair Thomas Nash says it would mean unaffordable 70 percent fare increases during a cost of living crisis. "You'd end up just pushing people back into cars, more people will be on the road and it would be more congested - which I think is the opposite of what we need." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Yisrael Ganz, a Yesha Council Chairman & Head of the Binyamin Regional Council in Judea & Samaria, joins Sid live in-studio to stress the ties that the land in Judea & Samaria has to the Jewish people, and why biblically speaking that land is more Jewish than even the holy city of Jerusalem.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week's demolition by the Israel Lands Administration of the Bedouin community of Um al Khiran after decades of legal battles was decried by some as a political move by the government to replace Arabs with Jews. Dr. Yeelah Raanan, general director of the Regional Council for Unrecognized Bedouin Villages, said the current policies led by National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir of home demolition were being done for votes.  (photo: Flash90)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's relief from Federated Farmers after Otago Regional Council was forced to pause its proposed land and water regional plan. The council's plans were ground to a halt after the Government introduced a new amendment to the Resource Management Act. Federated Farmers Otago president Luke Kane says they had concerns about the council's plans - before the Government forced their hand. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Old Grey Mayor's Podcast, host Robert Deutschmann reconnects with Geoff Lorentz, a veteran of municipal politics with 34 years of service, including 21 years on Regional Council. Geoff discusses his journey from being appointed to Regional Council under the old double-elect system to becoming a councillor through the direct election process. The conversation reflects on significant projects like the ION light rail system, airport development, and the challenges of managing regional governance. Geoff shares insights about key issues such as working with staff, Uber's arrival in Waterloo Region, and the impact of roundabouts on traffic safety. He concludes by reflecting on his transition away from public office and the camaraderie that made his time in politics fulfilling. This episode provides a deep dive into the nuances of regional governance, the balancing act between innovation and responsibility, and the satisfaction of public service. Geoff Lorentz offers a seasoned perspective on the rewards and challenges of managing public infrastructure, budgets, and evolving community needs. Tune in for practical insights into local politics and stories about the key projects that have shaped the Waterloo Region.

A review into the flood that devastated Wairoa in June has found Hawke's Bay Regional Council lacked a proper plan for managing the river mouth, and did not listen to locals.

The Local Government Minister is pulling no punches about gang members wearing patches in Hawke's Bay Regional Council's chambers, which is illegal. The Council yesterday voted unanimously to keep its Māori Wards - but photos posted on Facebook afterwards included patched gang members celebrating. They've since been taken down The Council has replied it acknowledges people's concerns, but it doesn't have the authority to exclude members of the public. Simeon Brown says that's an excuse. He says the reality is it was an important vote and those patched gang members should not have been present. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hawke's Bay Regional Council is rethinking its policies after facing backlash for allowing patched gang members into a meeting.   Images were posted online with the patched members after the council voted to retain Māori wards.   Ministers David Seymour and Simeon Brown are frustrated it isn't the forcing the new patch ban.   The council's chair, Hinewai Ormsby, told Ryan Bridge it was the first time something like this happened in its chambers.   She says a gang patch policy hasn't been in place, but one is needed now.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Support is re-igniting for a Wellington to Auckland sleeper train, as air fares soar. The idea was floated at a Wellington council meeting last week. Greater Wellington Regional Council climate chair Thomas Nash says tracks between Auckland and Wellington are seriously under-utilised. He says night trains are popular overseas, particularly in Europe, as a more affordable and lower emission option. "Night trains are absolutely cranking at the moment, more and more services are opening up. They're really well-patronised - and that's partly because of the cost of flights." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Roth discusses available resources with the WIRC, upcoming events, and more on the WRAM Morning Show.

Residents in the Hawke's Bay township of Porangahau are worried the Regional Council's proposed stopbank plan won't protect their houses and precious marae from future floods. Alexa Cook reports.

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Concerns in Otago about how much new freshwater rules could cost.  A case study by Federated Farmers Otago reckons it could cost as much as $110 million for two small Otago towns – roughly $50,000 per ratepayer.  They've since written to councillors, district mayors and ministers demanding that this information gets made public.  Otago Regional Council Planning and Transport General Manager Anita Dawe joined Heather du Plessis-Allan.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's outrage from New Zealand's rural community over Otago Regional Council's lack of transparency. The council has refused to unveil the latest draft of their Land and Water Plan, despite calls from Federated Farmers to release it. The Country's Jamie Mackay explains further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wairoa's mayor, Craig Little, says he was not surprised by a scathing review of the Hawke's Bay Regional Council's flood protections during Cyclone Gabrielle. Little spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

A new investigation has revealed Hawke's Bay Regional Council's flood protection infrastructure is not fit for purpose.  An independent review's found there was a lack of Regional Council planning and preparedness for a flood that breached stopbanks, like in Cyclone Gabrielle. Risk was underestimated in some areas, and historic large floods were not considered. Wairoa mayor Craig Little says this is very worrying. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A party bus - or the sound of silence.   The Horizons Regional Council, which covers an area including Whanganui and Palmerston North, is seeking feedback on whether bus users prefer to ride with background music.  Its released a three-question survey asking what genres, playlists or radio stations should be played.  Transport Services Manager Mark Read told Jack Tame after talking to bus users, staff decided there needed to be an informed approach.  He says a lot of Palmerston North buses are now electric, and people have said they're like a silent elevator.  LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should a new entity be set up to run the Interislander ferries? Transport Minister Simeon Brown says the government has received recommendations by an independent advisory group on what to do with the ferries.

The Hawke's Bay Regional Council is defending not opening up the Wairoa river bar earlier. Last week's downpour damaged more than 100 properties in the district, where a state of emergency lifted this morning. The Government has launched a quickfire review, including assessing locals' claims the river should've been cleared sooner. Council Chief Executive Dr Nic Peet says calls were made on information in front of them at the time. "You need some really specific conditions to open a bar, so you need a really decent flow in the river to shift probably 50,000 cubic metres of rock and shingles." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Wairoa's Mayor is demanding an apology from the Hawke's Bay Regional Council after last week's flooding. The bill is expected to top $40 million, with more than 100 properties significantly damaged. The district is still recovering from Cyclone Gabrielle last year, and ratepayers are already facing a 20 percent rates rise. Mayor Craig Little says the council hasn't been able to pinpoint what went wrong. "They treat us like we're a small population, yet we're 30 percent of the land area of Hawke's Bay, 60 percent of the water mass - they do other things down there and they don't do it here." LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Thursday, 13 June 2024   From there we circled round and reached Rhegium. And after one day the south wind blew; and the next day we came to Puteoli, Acts 28:13   A more literal translation is, “From where, having gone around, we arrived at Rhegium. And after one day, having come upon an Auster, the second day we came to Puteoli” (CG).   Luke just noted that they had landed at Syracuse and stayed three days. Now, the journey to Rome continues with, “From where, having gone around.”   The words “from where” refer to Syracuse which is on the southeast corner of Sicily. Leaving that port, they had to make a bit of a sweeping motion. Of the words, “having gone around,” the KJV says, “And from thence we fetched a compass.” The Berean Study Bible says, “From there we weighed anchor.”   It is generally accepted that the Greek term is speaking of making a circuitous route around Sicily. As Syracuse is on the southeast corner of the island, and they need to head northward to the Italian peninsula, they set sail and worked off the coast of Sicily to reach their destination.   It was probably a west or a northwest wind at this time and this caused them to head out to sea in order to catch the winds while traveling north. Thus, one gets the idea of circling around, or going around, instead of traveling straight to their destination. From there, it next says, “we arrived at Rhegium.”   Rhegium, now known as Reggio, is on the southwest extremity of the toe of Italy. According to Wikipedia, Reggio “commonly and officially referred to as Reggio Calabria, or simply Reggio by its inhabitants, is the largest city in Calabria as well as the seat of the Regional Council of Calabria. It has an estimated population between 150,000 and 200,000 and is the twenty-first most populous city in Italy, after Modena and other Italian cities, and the 100th most populated city in Europe. Reggio Calabria is located near the center of the Mediterranean and is known for its climate, ethnic and cultural diversity. It is the third economic centre of mainland Southern Italy. About 560,000 people live in the metropolitan area, recognised in 2015 by Italy as a metropolitan city.”   The city is right at the southern opening of the Straits of Messina. These straits pass between Sicily and Italy. They connect the Tyrrhenian Sea to the north with the Ionian Sea to the south. At its narrowest point, it measures 1.9 miles in width. However, near the town of Messina the width is some 3.2 miles. It has a maximum depth of 830 feet.   Certainly because of the narrowness of the straits and the contrary wind, they stopped at Rhegium. However, Luke next records, “And after one day, having come upon an Auster.”   The words “having come upon” are from a word found only here in Scripture, epiginomai. It is derived from two words signifying “upon” and “to come about.” The word translated as Auster is the same word as in Acts 27:13, notos. It signifies the South and thus a south wind. A single English word which corresponds to this is Auster, a south wind. Once this favorable wind came upon them, it next says, “the second day we came to Puteoli.”   Here is another word unique to Scripture, deuteraios. It is derived from deuteros, second, and signifies the second day. With the favorable wind that came from the south, it allowed them to pass through the straits. Once through the straits, they were able to sail all the way to Puteoli.   This is the modern city known as Pozzuoli. It is located very near Naples and was once a port city. Today, however, it is too shallow for large ships to arrive at. Its name means “The wells.” Being known for its warm baths, it is supposed that is how it got its name. Some relevant information from the era that these men arrived there is found in Wikipedia –   “Puteoli became the great emporium for the Alexandrian grain ships and other ships from all over the Roman world. It also was the main hub for goods exported from Campania, including blown glass, mosaics, wrought iron, and marble. Lucilius wrote in about 125 BC that it was second only to Delos in importance, then the greatest harbour of the ancient world. Many inscriptions show that a polyglot population established companies (stationes) for trade and transport and formed professional guilds for arts, crafts and religious associations for foreign cults; they included Greeks from the islands and the coast of Asia, Jews and later Christians. Under the Roman Empire, it was the greatest emporium of foreign trade in all of Italy. Trade with Tyre was so important that the Tyrians established a factory there in 174.”   Life application: In one verse, travel has gone from Syracuse to Rhegium to Puteoli. The population of these three cities totals about four hundred thousand people. Think of how many of them may have never heard of Jesus. Now imagine that you encounter people just like them throughout the week or even every day. They may never have heard of Jesus. Who is going to tell them? If not you, then who?   If you are saved, hooray for Jesus in your life. But be sure to now tell others about what He has done for you, and indeed for all the people of the world. Without hearing about Him, people cannot be saved. Hopefully, you will be affected enough about their plight to at least try to share what you know.   Lord God, help us to be responsible in sharing our faith in Jesus. We have family, friends, and acquaintances that need to hear the good news. We go to restaurants and are served by people that may have never been told the simple message of Your goodness to us in sending Jesus. Help us, O God, to faithfully proclaim what we know. Amen.  

Looks to be years to go until Wairarapa trains are back-on-track.  Only 22.5% of Wairarapa trains arrived within five minutes of being on schedule in April. slightly improving from February's 5%.  Trains have also been slowed due to track issues.  Greater Wellington Regional Council Transport Committee Chair Thomas Nash told Mike Hosking that both the track and trains are too old, but work is ongoing.  He says we need to make sure we don't delay the new trains even further.  LISTEN ABOVE See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In today's installment of the Building PA Podcast, co-hosts Jon O'Brien and Chris Martin continue their fascinating field trip to the Eastern Atlantic State's Regional Council of Carpenters Dive School in Sicklerville, New Jersey. Positioned on a serene lake, the hosts are joined by Dave Iannucci, the Special Projects Coordinator for the EAS Carpenters.They delve into the school's unique offerings and recent certifications, exploring its evolution from the Philadelphia Carpenters JAC and the Northeast Carpenters Apprenticeship Training Fund to the newly formed EAS CTC.  The episode unfolds with a discussion about the school's commitment to eliminating apprenticeship stigma and its groundbreaking plans for accreditation and degree conferment in the future, among several other topics.

In this special episode, Lauren Palmer, Director of Local Government Services for the Mid-America Regional Council joined the podcast to discuss working for a regional government. She shared her GovLove in Love story, what services a Regional Council provides, and the projects she is currently working on. Host: Dan Bolin 

Andrew Disch from the Regional Council of Carpenters joins Melissa Baldauff in our weekly Climate Check segment to illustrate the ways labor unions are ensuring that the upcoming wave of clean energy jobs has great pay, benefits, and opportunities available to people at any skill level. Guests: Melissa Baldauff, Melissa Kaye, Andrew Disch

It's going to be a pivotal week for Wellington's water crisis, with Local Government Minister Simeon Brown meeting with the mayors of Wellington City and Upper Hutt to discuss what actions they're taking. As far as Wellington's Regional Council is concerned, the best approach is the introduction of water meters. Council chair Daran Ponter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

It's looking likely Wellington's residents will avoid facing harsher restrictions on their water use- for the moment. The region is currently under level two restrictions, with a ban on all sprinklers and irrigation systems for residential homes in Wellington, Porirua, Hutt, and Upper Hutt. Greater Wellington Regional Council Chair Daran Ponter warns that the city isn't out of the woods just yet. "We're being told that level three is likely to be a more realistic possibility in early February. Of course, that's the hottest period of the year, so that makes sense." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back to our coverage of the now axed Let's Get Wellington Moving project. The $7.4-billion initiative is being scrapped and under the new version, the Government will pay for a second tunnel at Mt Victoria. Wellington City Council will take over the Golden Mile project to revitalise the central shopping area. It's a move that's left many Wellingtonians hoping work on the city's transport infrastructure can finally begin. Greater Wellington Regional Council chair Daran Ponter spoke with Charlotte Cook.

Passenger train services in Wellington are at risk of being scaled back if more funding isn't found for maintenance.   The Greater Wellington Regional Council revealed there was a multi-million dollar shortfall in funding for the capital's rail network. Council chair Daran Ponter says services could be cut in under a year's time if this shortfall isn't addressed. "We're talking about the wholesale closure of particular lines until the work is done. That means some services could be decreased by as much as 50 or 75 percent." LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Northland Regional council's new chair has described a move to take over the executive as a way to protect farmers. A tense, roughly two-hour council meeting on Tuesday saw councillor Geoff Crawford ascend to chair while Tui Shortland, who resigned as the council chair last week, has taken deputy. The 5-4 vote also saw dissenting councillors stripped of a raft of council and inter-council committees on which they previously had leading roles. Chair Geoff Crawford spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Environmental justice efforts have gained renewed relevance as a result of unprecedented funding offered by the Biden administration. Tom Jacobs of the Mid-America Regional Council is working to bring that funding to Kansas City.

Hurricane Lee is making its way slowly toward the Maritimes. CBC meteorologist Tina Simpkin provides the latest information on its track and possible impact. We hear your feedback on plastic packaging. We hear tape from last night's regional council meeting in Halifax on the city's homelessness strategy. And on the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele

There's a proposal to allow tents on the Halifax Common as part of Regional Council's strategy on homelessness at Halifax Regional Council. We spoke with Councillor Waye Mason about this proposal and other ideas. And on the phone-in: Karen Warsig from Environmental Defence addresses the problem of plastic packaging.

The Te Huia train service returns to central Auckland this morning after temporarily being banned. It's not been allowed on tracks in Auckland City after failing to stop for two red lights this year. To celebrate its return, free tickets will be available. Waikato Regional Council Deputy Chair Angela Strange says a system has now been installed which will stop the train if it passes a red light. She told Mike Hosking that a more comprehensive solution will take a while. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Hawke's Bay Regional Council says the $500 million cyclone recovery package agreed with the Government is the first step to getting Hawke's Bay back on its feet. The Council faces major work to repair damaged stopbanks, drains overwhelmed by silt, and significant land damage including landslides and erosion across farmland in many areas. Also on the agenda is new work such as spillways to prevent future catastrophic flooding. Hawke's Bay Regional Council Chair Hinewai Ormsby spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Public bus services are struggling to keep up with the increased amount of people brought in on the ships in Canterbury. And the Regional Council says its ratepayers who are feeling the impact. Environment Canterbury Regional Council chair, Peter Scott, expects half a million dollars to be spent on bus services next season. He spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

Hawke's Bay Regional Council is worried the Cyclone Gabrielle response and recovery could leave ratepayers with a hefty bill. A council report has revealed it's alreday struggling to get reimbursed for some costs from NEMA, the National Emergency Management Agency including for emergency infrastructure repairs, helicopters, and generators. It says if that's not resolved, ratepayers will have to fund the shortfall. Lauren Crimp has been reading the report and spoke to Craig McCulloch.

Welcome to Grit Nation. I'm Joe Cadwell the writer, producer, and host of the show and on today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with author Kathleen McLaughlin, about her new book titled; Blood Money – The Story of Life, Death and Profit Inside America's Blood Industry.In her book Kathleen turns the lights on a healthcare crisis hidden in plain sight and reveals a stunning example of economic inequality in action. Intertwined with her own story as a working-class American managing a chronic illness, she finds an industry that targets and exploits America's most marginalized communities to feed the hunger for human blood plasma.Over 20 million pay-for-extractions occur each year of American blood, which is then processed, and packaged for sale as part of a $30 billion-dollar global industry.Blood Money reveals the controversial and unbalanced power structures behind the blood industry. From China's blood black market to Silicon Valley tech startups, this electrifying expose demonstrates the shadowy overlap between big medicine and big business while painting a searing portrait of the extent to which American industry is eager to feed on the country's most vulnerable.The Show NotesKathleen McLaughlinhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/authors/Kathleen-McLaughlin/179283499Blood Moneyhttps://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Blood-Money/Kathleen-McLaughlin/9781982171964NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Gofundme 2023 PDX Bridge Swim Donate today and see if I've got the Grit to swim 11 miles in under 6 hours!!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Accessing Union Apprenticeshipshttps://www.accessingunionapprenticeships.org/Union Apprenticeships at a Glancehttps://docs.google.com/document/d/19-O0kUnlhKUNDtK0Ltw2jQ8J-ZzkjiA1YUsH9E-B6Kk/edit

Commuters in Wellington are facing big delays from this morning with trains on the network operating at reduced speeds. Chairperson of the Wellington Regional Council, Daran Ponter spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

With a 100-year legacy, statewide training centers, 14,000 Journeypersons and working on the Gordie Howe Bridge, the Michigan Regional Council of Carpenters and Millwrights (MRCC) remains quite busy.Listen to Tom Lutz, Executive Secretary Treasurer of MRCC, and host Ed Clemente as they discuss the busy and dynamic world of this trade union.  The member carpenters help build diverse projects, large and small, residential and commercial. Union millwrights work with precision machinery installing and maintaining everything from conveyor systems to turbines and generators, working closely with their contractor partners across the state.

On this episode I have the pleasure of speaking with management professor, leadership expert and author of, The Seismic Shift in Leadership. Her name is Michelle Johnston and on today's show we discuss her book to learn more about how to be a better, more connected leader in today's world whether in the boardroom or on the jobsite. We'll open our conversation by learning what the seismic shift is and why the transition from an old-school style of command-and-control leadership to one of collaboration and teamwork is beneficial to a company's bottom line and moral.  Next, we'll unpack a few of the themes from Michelle's book that contribute to this shift, beginning with self-connection, and why being authentic and true to your brand is so important to your role as a leader. Later, we'll discuss the significance of having values that are in alignment with your organization and how owning your calendar can be so empowering to your career. And we'll wrap up our conversation by discussing influences in Michelle's journey to being an executive coach and why surrounding herself with positive role models was so crucial to building the future that she wanted to achieve.The Show Noteshttps://michellekjohnston.com/book/Smells Like HumansLike listening to funny friends discuss curious human behavior.Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Grit Nation Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

As an AIH council member, it was my pleasure to be a part of the Student of the Year award ceremony this week, celebrating Nathan Watson's outstanding efforts over the recent years.  He graduated last year, but wasn't able to receive his award in person so the AIH went regional.He works for Tamworth Regional Council, where you might find him working in the Botanic Gardens. In this episode, we learn why he was nominated, and why the AIH chose him as the winner of the award.We also recognised the Urban Street Tree Advisory Group in Tamworth. Listen as I interview 9 people who were there on the day, each bringing their own perspective.EPISODE LINKSBecome a member of the AIH: https://aih.org.au/Tamworth Regional Council: https://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/Urban Street Tree Advisory Group: https://haveyoursay.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/urban-street-tree-management-plan-1TAFE NSW: https://www.tafensw.edu.au/Find horticulture industry jobs: HortPeople.comFOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIATwitter: @PlantsGrowHere / Facebook: @PlantsGrowHerePodcast - Join our Facebook group!VISIT OUR WEBSITEwww.PlantsGrowHere.comLET'S WORK TOGETHERAre you in the industry or an enthusiast with something of value to share? We're always on the hunt for interesting people, doing interesting things. If you'd like to work with us send a message via our online form or a direct email to plantsgrowhere@gmail.com.

Welcome to Grit Nation. I'm Joe Cadwell, the host of the show, and on today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with urban law expert and author Michelle Wilde Anderson about her book, The Fight to Save the Town - Reimagining Discarded America. The San Francisco Chronicle writes that her book is "a sweeping and eye opening study of wealth inequality and the dismantling of local governments of working class US cities, and passionately argues for a reinvestment in people centered leadership, and offers a welcome reminder of what government can accomplish".To learn more about Michelle and her work visit  https://law.stanford.edu/directory/michelle-wilde-anderson/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Grit Nation Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

On today's episode I have the pleasure of speaking with Dr. Mike Rucker about his book, The Fun Habit - How the Pursuit of Joy and Wonder Can Change Your Life.The Fun Habit is a science-backed, actionable case for the importance of seeking fun, rather than happiness, in our daily lives. Mike argues that fun is a resource available to anyone, at almost anytime, yet most people are not having enough of it. His insightful new book reveals how intentionally increasing your joyful moments can improve your health, relationships, and productivity.During our conversation we'll unpack the 4 quadrants of the P.L.A.Y model and how it can help you assess your daily activities so you can incorporate for fun into your life.NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Grit Nation Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

On todays episode I have the pleasure of speaking with professor of sociology at Middlebury College and author Jamie McCallum.Jamie's latest work titled, Essential: How the Pandemic Transformed the Long Fight for Worker Justice, digs deep into the of today's working class rage and uncovers the unravelling of the nation's social safety net and regulatory standards.Essential is an in-depth look into how the Covid -19 pandemic changed the American labor movement and how an unprecedented recognition of a largely invisible and undervalued workforce took place.Essential, posits that the pandemic revealed the urgent need to improve conditions for American workers, and makes the argument that the lousy jobs held by so many in our country are a liability for everyone.The Show NotesJamie McCallumhttps://www.jamiekmccallum.comNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Grit Nation Webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com

Welcome to Grit Nation. I'm Joe Cadwell, the host of the show, and on today's episode, I have the pleasure of speaking with the co-writer of a newly released book titled Dead in the Water, a true story of hijacking murderer and a global maritime conspiracy. His name is Matthew Campbell, and he's an award winning reporter and editor for Bloomberg BusinessWeek magazine. Together he and his co author Kitt Chellel, have put together a page turner of a book and a real triumph of investigative journalism. We'll open our conversation as Matthew gives us an overview of the role international shipping plays in global economics, and how modern day pirates differ from the romantic Jack Sparrow Pirates of the Caribbean archetype. Next we'll uncover the insurance scam surrounding the suppose it pirating and actual scuttling of the ship brilliant virtuoso, an oil laden super tanker with an estimated worth of $170 million off the coast of Yemen, Africa will then introduce a host of characters that add color to the pages of Matthew's book, including pirates, salvors private investigators, and a sports car racing Greek shipping magnate known as supermario. And we'll wrap up our conversation by discussing the life and suspicious death of David Mockett, the Lloyd's of London ship surveyor who died in a car bomb assassination shortly after visiting the ill fated ship. The Show NotesMatthew Campbellhttps://www.matthew-campbell.com/NW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestNW Carpenters Union United Brotherhood of Carpenters, Regional Council in the Pacific NorthwestUnion Home Plus Union Home Plus helps union members save money when they buy, sell, or finance their home. Visit our webpagehttps://www.gritnationpodcast.comWin Stuff!! https://mailchi.mp/c28da31260b8/grit-nation-podcast-sign-up-pageEmail Grit Nation:joe@gritnationpodcast.com