Podcasts about Representation

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cheryl McKissack Daniel. Topic: Legacy, resilience, and entrepreneurship of the McKissack family, as detailed in the book The Black Family Who Built America. Cheryl shares the powerful story of her family's 230-year legacy in architecture and construction, making McKissack & McKissack the oldest minority woman-owned professional design and construction firm in the U.S. The conversation explores themes of generational resilience, Black excellence, business strategy, and personal growth.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cheryl McKissack Daniel. Topic: Legacy, resilience, and entrepreneurship of the McKissack family, as detailed in the book The Black Family Who Built America. Cheryl shares the powerful story of her family's 230-year legacy in architecture and construction, making McKissack & McKissack the oldest minority woman-owned professional design and construction firm in the U.S. The conversation explores themes of generational resilience, Black excellence, business strategy, and personal growth.

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning, television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Cheryl McKissack Daniel. Topic: Legacy, resilience, and entrepreneurship of the McKissack family, as detailed in the book The Black Family Who Built America. Cheryl shares the powerful story of her family's 230-year legacy in architecture and construction, making McKissack & McKissack the oldest minority woman-owned professional design and construction firm in the U.S. The conversation explores themes of generational resilience, Black excellence, business strategy, and personal growth.

In this episode of Positive Philter, I am joined by Jaylen Christie, researcher, writer, and fellow Alpha Phi Alpha brother. We discuss Black representation in comics, his research on the impact of superheroes on young readers, his experiences at San Diego Comic-Con, and his upcoming novella Thermosphere. Shout Out and Plugs Jaylen Christie Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thesuperflynerd/ Jaylen Christie LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaylenchristie1/ Jaylen Christie's Website:  jalenchristy.com Dr. Sheena Howard (Eisner Award-winning scholar):  sheenahoward.com World Space Week (October 4th–10th) : worldspaceweek.org Community & Support Jeff's Anti-Hunger Fund Dedicated to Jeff Kirsch, this fund supports the careers of future anti-hunger advocates. Please consider donating to the Jeff Kirsch Fund for Anti-Hunger Advocacy: Donate Here Pats for Patriots Members of the #MasonNation can recognize colleagues or students for their kindness via Pats for Patriots. We have received over 3,000 nominations—keep them coming! Nominate Someone Here Podcast Resources Connect & Follow Newsletter: Sign up for the Positive Philter Weekly Patreon: Support the Podcast Feedback: Complete our Audience Survey Questions: Call 571-336-6560 or use this Google Form Reviews: Rate & Review on Apple Podcasts Social Media: Facebook | Twitter | Instagram Featured Products & Music Book: "Forty Years of Advice" by Philip Wilkerson: Purchase on Amazon The Five Minute Journal: Shop Intelligent Change Tappy Card: Get Your Electronic Business Card Intro Music: DJ BIGyoks (Instagram | Soundcloud) Outro Music: Ryan Rosemond (Soundcloud) Positive Philter is honored to be among the Top 20 Positive Thinking Podcasts by FeedSpot: View the List

The Trump administration's proposed changes to the residence criteria for the 2030 Census have brought new attention to a question examined by the Center for Immigration Studies two years ago: How does immigration affect political representation even when immigrants do not vote?In response, the Center is rebroadcasting Parsing Immigration Policy Episode 178, “Immigration Shifts Political Power,” originally released in October 2024. The episode features Steven Camarota, Director of Research, discussing two studies released by the Center examining how immigration affects the distribution of political power.Under the current system, House seats and Electoral College votes are apportioned among the states based on total population. The Census Bureau's proposed residence criteria for the 2030 Census would exclude illegal immigrants and long-term temporary visitors from the Census count, which is used to apportion seats in the House of Representatives.The two CIS studies examined:House seats and Electoral College votes: “Tilting the Balance” estimated that immigration affected the distribution of 17 House seats in the 2020 Census, with a net gain of 14 seats for Democratic-leaning states.Representation within congressional districts: “How Non-Citizens Impact Political Representation and the Partisan Makeup of the U.S. House” examined how differences in non-citizen populations affect the distribution of representation among districts.“Because of the way reapportionment and redistricting work, immigration, including illegal immigration, redistributes political power in Washington,” said Camarota, the lead author of both studies. “This redistribution is directly proportional to the scale of legal and illegal immigration and exists independent of whether or how immigrants themselves vote.”HostMark Krikorian is the Executive Director of the Center for Immigration Studies.GuestSteven Camarota is the Director of Research at the Center for Immigration Studies.LinksProposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic QuestionsEstimating the impact of legal and illegal immigration on apportionment and political influence in the U.S. House and Electoral CollegeHow Non-Citizens Impact Political Representation and the Partisan Makeup of the U.S. House of RepresentativesHow Many Non-Citizens Would Have to Vote to Affect the 2024 Presidential Election?Tilting the BalanceIntro MontageVoices in the opening montage:Sen. Barack Obama at a 2005 press conference.Sen. John McCain in a 2010 election ad.President Lyndon Johnson, upon signing the 1965 Immigration Act.Booker T. Washington, reading in 1908 from his 1895 Atlanta Exposition speech.Laraine Newman as a "Conehead" on SNL in 1977.Hillary Clinton in a 2003 radio interview.Cesar Chavez in a 1974 interview.House Speaker Nancy Pelosi speaking to reporters in 2019.Prof. George Borjas in a 2016 C-SPAN appearance.Sen. Jeff Sessions in 2008 comments on the Senate floor.Candidate Trump in 2015 campaign speech.Charlton Heston in "Planet of the Apes".

Mujaahida Shakur, a behavior scientist and UX researcher with a background in public health and experience at Amazon Web Services, reflects on her journey into UX research and the challenge of translating a nontraditional career path into a compelling professional story. She explores career pivots, resume language, AI in hiring and research, inclusive recruitment, and the realities of navigating today's job market. She also explains how she turned networking into a research project and how her curiosity turned career conversations into opportunities for learning, self-discovery, and genuine connection.UPD: During the editing process of this episode, Mujaahida was hired at the SteerBridge as a User Experience Researcher. We wish her best of luck at her new company.

In this episode, Fiona chats with Donal Murphy, Deputy CEO and Head of International and Regulatory Affairs at the National Office of Animal Health (NOAH). NOAH is the trade organisation representing the UK animal health industry, and in this conversation, Donal shares a detailed look at how veterinary medicines are developed, regulated, monitored, and supplied. Donal, who spent his early career working in veterinary practice, provides details on the scale and structure of the UK and European animal health sectors, the responsibilities of regulators and manufacturers, the importance of pharmacovigilance, environmental considerations around parasiticides, and the challenges involved in maintaining reliable medicine and vaccine supply chains. Key take outs:Veterinary medicines are highly regulated: products must meet strict standards for safety, quality, and efficacy before they are authorised, with extensive data submitted to regulators such as the Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD). Reporting suspected adverse events matters: Pharmacovigilance relies on vets, farmers, and animal owners reporting concerns, including suspected lack of efficacy, side effects, human exposure, or residue issues, so regulators can identify trends and act when needed. Medicine supply chains are complex: Global manufacturing, batch testing, rising vaccine demand, Brexit, and emerging diseases all influence availability, making forward planning and ordering crucial for practices and farms. A must-listen for vets, farmers and animal owners if you want to know more about medicines in the UK!If you enjoyed this episode, please share with your friends, colleagues and network. It really helps us reach a wider audience - thank you!Notes:If you use, prescribe, or advise on veterinary medicines, please take the time to report any suspected adverse events or suspected lack of efficacy through the appropriate reporting routes. Your reports help strengthen product safety, improve guidance, and support the responsible use of medicines across the animal health sector. National Office of Animal Health (NOAH) https://www.noah.co.uk/Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/veterinary-medicines-directorateEuropean Medicines Agency (EMA) https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/about-us/who-we-are/veterinary-medicines

This is part two of our Star Trek 60th anniversary series. Robert Picardo, the Emergency Medical Hologram on Star Trek: Voyager and a member of The Planetary Society's board of directors, reads a vintage letter from Star Trek creator Gene Roddenberry asking fans to join a brand new organization called The Planetary Society. Tim Russ, who played Tuvok on Star Trek: Voyager, Deep Space Nine, Lower Decks, and Picard, joins us to talk about what the Vulcans can teach us about the discipline we'll need to survive in deep space, and shares his own experience as an amateur astronomer who contributed data to NASA's Lucy mission. Karim Diané, Jay-Den Kraag on Star Trek: Starfleet Academy, talks about playing a Klingon who defies everyone's expectations of what it means to be strong. And Bruce Betts, chief scientist of The Planetary Society, is here with What's Up, discussing Star Trek technologies. Discover more at: https://www.planetary.org/planetary-radio/2026-star-trek-at-60-part-2See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the wake of the Metropolitan Police's announcement that it's Special Enquiry Team has expanded its criminal investigation into donations made to Reform UK by Fiona Cottrell, the mother of “Posh” George, to include suspected breaches of foreign funding laws based on the Verbatim/C4 undercover sting operation, Ken Macdonald KC and Tim Owen KC focus on the rise and fall of Dr James Orr, the former Reform UK Head of Policy - or “contractor” as he was contemptuously described by Nigel Farage soon after Orr was indefinitely suspended from the Party.  Just how clever is the Associate Professor of Philosophy of Religion in the Cambridge Faculty of Divinity and the man known as “Farage's Brain”?  And is he as weird as High Anglican Tory AN Wilson has claimed? Ken and Tim then discuss the potential for the £72m donations to Reform UK made by Thailand based Christopher Harborne and crypto currency businessman Ben Delo to be reversed when the retrospective provisions of the Representation of the People Bill 2026 come into force.  Can we anticipate the delicious prospect of Reform relying on the European Convention on Human Rights to argue that UK law is incompatible with the right to peaceful enjoyment of property? The duo turn next to debate the defeat of the second attempt to legislate for some form of Assisted Dying legislation in the UK and reflect on the shameful, anti-democratic, filibustering tactics deployed by 7 Peers which meant that the June 2025 House of Commons' vote in favour of the Leadbeater Bill was frustrated. They go on to express astonishment and concern at the apparently never ending Undercover Policing Inquiry which is due to lose its second Inquiry Chair, Sir John Mitting, next year some 12 years after it began. After costing £137m, is it time to pull the plug? And finally Ken and Tim reflect on the new legal risk guidance issued by Attorney General Ellie Reeves KC which reverses the previous guidance issued by Lord Hermer KC (https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/guidance-attorney-generals-guidance-on-legal-risk--2). Does it undermine the rule of law and what political signal does it send? -- Covering the critical intersections of politics and law in the UK with expert commentary on high-profile legal cases, political controversies, prisons and sentencing, human rights law, current political events and the shifting landscape of justice and democracy. With in-depth discussions and influential guests, Double Jeopardy is the podcast that uncovers the forces shaping Britain's legal and political future.  What happens when politics and law collide? How do politics shape the law - and when does the law push back? What happens when judicial independence is tested, human rights come under attack, or freedom of expression is challenged? And who really holds power in Britain's legal and political system?  Get answers to questions like these weekly on Wednesdays.  Double Jeopardy is presented by Ken Macdonald KC, former Director of Public Prosecutions, and Tim Owen KC, as they break down the legal and political issues in Britain. From high-profile legal cases to the evolving state of British democracy, Double Jeopardy offers expert legal commentary on the most pressing topics in UK law, politics, and human rights.  Ken Macdonald KC served as Director of Public Prosecutions from 2003 2008, shaping modern prosecutorial policy and advocating for the rule of law. He is a former Warden of Wadham College, Oxford, a crossbench member of the House of Lords, and a leading writer, commentator and broadcaster on politics and the rule of law. ​ Tim Owen KC has been involved in many of the most significant public, criminal and human rights law cases over the past four decades.  Both bring unparalleled experience from the frontline of Britain's legal and political landscape. ​ ​ If you like The Rest Is Politics, Talking Politics, Law Pod UK and Today i Focus, you'll love Double Jeopardy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Betches senior video producers Tess Tregellas and Madeline Mahoney reveal how they transformed a viral social media premise into their flagship scripted comedy series Sisters. They outline the operational mechanics of building an in-house creator studio, maintaining a sponsor-free first season to protect brand voice, and driving multi-platform distribution completely organically.Key Highlights

Most of us didn't grow up learning about venture capital — it can feel like a world you're either born into or invited into by elite networks. This week, Jannese sits down with Lolita Taub, General Partner at Ganas Ventures, who has done it all: founder, angel, LP, GP, and ecosystem builder. Lolita breaks down what venture capital actually is (no jargon, promise), how to become an accredited investor without a six-figure salary, and why the questions investors ask founders of color are so different from the ones they ask everyone else. If you've ever felt like investing — or raising money — "isn't for you," this episode is your invitation to the table.WE GET INTO:01:55 — Growing up in South Central LA & lessons about money03:39 — "Echale ganas": the origin of Ganas Ventures05:51 — From USC to big tech: IBM, Cisco & finding her "tribe"07:45 — The interview series that introduced her to venture capital09:12 — Breaking into VC and building her own fund10:25 — Representation in venture & the Siete Foods story11:37 — What venture capital actually means, no jargon13:23 — VC vs. lotto tickets: the real odds14:24 — What makes a business "venture backable"15:01 — Bootstrap vs. raise: the Calendly story17:11 — Why full control means skipping VC money18:50 — Crowdfunding and other accessible ways to invest19:20 — What is an accredited investor (and how to become one without the income)22:07 — The risk of taking money from unaccredited investors24:51 — Bias, pedigree, and the double standard for founders of color31:25 — How to actually get started as an investor34:03 — Angel checks vs. VC checks: how much you really need35:03 — Overcoming imposter syndrome & belonging in venture36:24 — The size of the Latino economy & rising unicorn foundersKEY TAKEAWAYS:→ Venture capital is money businesses raise to grow fast but most small businesses shouldn't raise it, and bootstrapping is often the smarter move.→ You don't need to be a millionaire to become an accredited investor — working at a fund or taking a certification course can qualify you.→ Angel investors can write checks as small as $100 through platforms like crowdfunding sites, angel syndicates, and groups like Hustle Fund's Angel Squad.→ Founders of color get asked "why won't you fail" while their counterparts get asked "how big is your vision" — know this bias exists and come prepared with hard numbers.→ If the Latino community were its own economy, it would be the third largest in the world. The opportunity in this space is massive!→ Imposter syndrome is normal. Belonging doesn't require certainty; it requires showing up.CONNECT WITH LOLITA:Website: lolitataub.co Instagram: https://instagram.com/lolitatatub TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH YO QUIERO DINERO:

In this episode of the 20 Years of Women on Boards podcast, Claire Braund OAM speaks with Nadia Moffatt OAM, a South Australian non-executive director, governance specialist and long-standing consumer advocate whose board career has been shaped by resilience, independence and a determination to ensure different perspectives are heard. Nadia's story begins with her Italian migrant family and an early introduction to business, helping with her father's accounts and compliance from a young age. At just 12, her life changed dramatically when she suffered a major brain haemorrhage. After being told she may never walk again, Nadia embarked on a long rehabilitation journey, eventually returning to school, completing Year 12 and beginning university. That experience would go on to influence a career grounded in consumer advocacy and representation. Nadia discusses how she moved into governance, the challenges of building a board career when you bring something different to the table, and why listening to a broad range of perspectives leads to better decision-making. She also explores the value of diversity in the boardroom, arguing that it should be embedded throughout organisations rather than treated simply as a compliance exercise. For Nadia, diversity is most powerful when combined with the skills, governance experience and strategic capability boards need. A long-standing Women on Boards member, Nadia also reflects on the role WOB has played in building her confidence and capability, including learning she believes contributed to securing an Energy and Water Ombudsman board appointment. It is a candid conversation about overcoming adversity, finding your voice, bringing lived experience into governance and continuing to pursue opportunities even when the pathway to the boardroom isn't straightforward. Asked to describe her journey in three words, Nadia chooses: "Challenging, rewarding and engaging."   Learn more about Women on Board www.womenonboards.net/join

Not knowing where you stand is its own kind of stress. In this episode of The Rich Lady Revolution, we sit down with Katherine Smallshaw, senior family lawyer at Poulos Lawyers on the Gold Coast, to talk about the truth of family law that most of us only ever hear about from Google, a friend, or an ex.Katherine works across parenting, property and domestic violence matters, along with some of the most complex work in family law, including trusts, tax issues and high risk parenting cases. She talks openly about the emotional weight of walking clients through processes that are often delayed, and often unfolding on someone's hardest days.Her message is simple, and it matters. Get the facts before you get swept up in fear. Knowledge changes the way you make decisions, even the hard ones.We also cover how to reach Katherine's firm for that first conversation, why you are always allowed to change legal representation, and what good representation actually looks like. Someone who listens, tailors their strategy to you, and thinks through the practical implications before you have to ask.If you or someone you love is facing separation, or simply wants to understand where they stand, this is the episode to share.This is what we call the Support Checkpoint in action. You were never meant to navigate the hardest seasons alone.Ready for more profit and peace in your own life and business? Join the Rich Lady Revolution Membership: https://www.those2sisters.au/membership

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Send us Fan MailWhat an amazing weekend I was able to have with new friends and some familiar faces at the very first fall edition of Lexington Comic & Toy Convention. From Lori Beth Denberg to Ari Millen to my new buddy Chris who makes his own chocolate and bourbon bitters, we've got a great episode for everyone here. Plus, you get a blast of nostalgia from a familiar kids' Latina voice actor. It's a great time, and there's even bourbon and whiskey talk, plus some that gets drank by us. Thanks to LexCon for bringing us back for another year. Enjoy.Become a patron of the show at http://www.patreon.com/mybourbonpodcastLeave us a 5 star rating and review on your podcast app of choice!Send us an email with questions or comments to thisismybourbonshop@gmail.comSend us mail to PO Box 22609, Lexington, KY 40522Check out all of our merch and apparel: http://bourbonshop.threadless.com/Leave us a message for Barrel Rings at 859.428.8253Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mybourbonpod/Twitter: https://twitter.com/mybourbonpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/mybourbonpod/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thisismybourbonpodcastSubstack: https://mybourbonpod.substack.comPayPal, if you feel so inclined: PayPal.me/pritter1492Link to our Barrell Rye Armagnac Finished Pick: https://shop.whiskeyinmyweddingring.com/products/barrell-private-release-rye-1a03Support the show

Join our next FASO Show Live!https://artists.boldbrush.com/p/the-faso-showLearn the magic of marketing  with us here at BoldBrush!boldbrushshow.com--Welcome back to another compilation episode. Today we're going deep on one relationship that shapes many painting careers, whether you love it or dread it: the one between an artist and a gallery. We pulled the best, most specific moments on this topic from across the show's run, from first impressions to knowing when to walk away. No new guest today, just the collected wisdom of the artists who've actually lived this. Let's get into it. Guests in order of appearance:111 Matt Smith138 Michelle Dunaway124 Hilarie Couture184 Jennifer Balkan176 Ellen Howard121 Paul Batch112 Philippe Gandiol122 Russell Gordon128 Sarah Yeoman118 Shuang Li105 S.C. Mummert168 Stacey Peterson164 Sandra Duran Wilson123 Michael Orwick144 Christine Code111 Matt Smith145 Erik Koeppel132 Keith Bond111 Matt Smith 110 Robert Johnson138 Michelle Dunaway170 Kim Lordier

The United States votes against the entire world in a United Nations General Assembly resolution that called for the UN to adopt a more accurate Equal Earth world map, replacing the colonial-era Mercator projection (of year 1569), which distorts the size of the West, making it look much larger, while Africa appears small. Ben Norton explains how the US empire opposes decolonization and is trying to revive colonialism. VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MJBb87BUP4M Topics 0:00 US is a rogue state 0:43 UN vote: 164 to 1 (USA) 1:15 More accurate world map 1:39 Mercator projection 2:34 True size of Africa 3:26 African proposal 3:48 How countries voted at UN 4:21 Ukraine opposes Global South 4:59 US calls it "radical ideology" 5:53 USA is NOT center of universe 6:55 US rewrites history 7:51 Imperialist McKinley 8:55 Trump vows to expand US empire 9:04 (CLIP) Trump: 'enlarge' US territory 9:55 Trump threatens to annex neighbors 11:17 US empire revives colonialism 11:57 Donroe Doctrine 13:56 USA wants to reverse decolonization 14:54 (CLIP) Marco Rubio colonialist speech 16:19 It's not just about a world map 17:34 Outro

In this episode of Read the Damn Book, host Michelle Glogovac interviews Emily Galvin Almanza, a former public defender and author of the children's mystery novel Andromeda Diaz and the Reasonable Doubt. Emily shares her journey from practicing law as a public defender to becoming a published author and discusses how her legal career inspired her writing.The conversation explores justice, legal rights, the criminal justice system, and the importance of teaching children about the law. Emily explains how Andromeda Diaz and the Reasonable Doubt empowers young readers to understand their rights, ask questions, and think critically about the legal system while enjoying an engaging mystery story. This episode offers a fascinating look at children's literature, legal education, social justice, and the power of storytelling to educate and empower young readers.What We're Talking About...Emily Galvin Almanza's journey from public defender to children's book authorThe inspiration behind Andromeda Diaz and the Reasonable DoubtTeaching children about legal rights, justice, and the legal systemRepresentation of Bolivian culture and identity in children's literatureThe role of public defenders in community empowerment and social justiceAddressing systemic issues within the juvenile justice systemThe importance and impact of early legal education for childrenRaising awareness about juvenile detention and youth justiceWhat's next for the Andromeda Diaz book seriesChapters00:00 Introduction to Emily Galvin Almanza and her work01:20 Emily's background as a public defender03:10 Synopsis of Andromeda Diaz and the Reasonable Doubt05:11 Legal issues faced by children and systemic challenges08:21 Teaching children their legal rights and powers14:43 Real-life cases and holistic defense approach18:51 Origin of the character Andromeda and cultural influences28:03 Next book in the series and raising the stakes30:45 Representation of juvenile detention and systemic change31:13 Where to find Emily and her booksLinks MentionedEmily Galvin Almanza's website: https://www.emilygalvinalmanza.comOrder your copy of Andromeda Diaz and the Reasonable Doubt: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/816163/andromeda-diaz-and-the-reasonable-doubt-by-emily-galvin-almanza/Emily Galvin Almanza's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/galvinalmanza/

What happens when a childhood idea becomes a comic book, a company, and a platform for representation?On this episode of The Last Shot Podcast, Co-Host Julien Serrano-O'Neil sits down with award-winning writer, cartoonist, public relations professional, entrepreneur, and creator Jaylen Christie for a conversation about creativity, ownership, representation, and turning passion into purpose.Jaylen takes us inside the story behind Stink Bomb Man and the Brain Kids, characters he first imagined as a child growing up in Tallahassee after realizing how few Black superheroes he saw on screen and on the page. Decades later, those childhood creations became a published comic book and the foundation for his independent company, Superfly Nerd Comic Co.The conversation explores Jaylen's decision to retain ownership of his intellectual property, how his background in public relations helped him successfully launch and market the comic, and what he has learned from selling directly to readers, speaking in schools, and participating in the independent comics community.Jaylen also reflects on appearing as a panelist at San Diego Comic-Con for two consecutive years, his research on representation and social inequality, and why creating diverse characters is central to the universe he is building.Plus, he gives listeners a look at what's next, including Thermosphere, the next chapter in the Stink Bomb Man and the Brain Kids universe, the planned six-issue series, and his larger vision for expanding these characters beyond comics.At its heart, this episode is about betting on your ideas, protecting what you create, and refusing to quit on yourself even when the road from imagination to reality takes years.The Last Shot Podcast is an LSMG Show powered by Last Shot Media Group, with coverage presented in collaboration with LEDGERA: The Record of Culture.Follow Jaylen and keep up with Superfly Nerd Comic Co., Stink Bomb Man and the Brain Kids, Thermosphere, and his latest projects:Website: JaylenChristie.comInstagram: @thesuperflynerd x @stinkbombmanbrainkidsCopies of Stink Bomb Man and the Brain Kids are available through Jaylen's website.Learn More About Jaylen Christie

I. The presence of God is the point of public worship, vv1-7. II. The High Priest needs to be acceptable in order to mediate in public worship, vv8-14. III. The people are represented by the high priest in public worship, vv15-21.  IV. The high priest blesses the people in public worship, v22.  V. God appears to his people in public worship, vv23b-24. VI. God inspires our joy and our awe in public worship, v24.

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Truth Commissions and International Law: Jurisdiction, Representation, Authority (Cambridge University Press, 2026) examines how truth commissions construct authoritative accounts of conflict, and how they account for the plurality of accounts across affected communities. Dr. Valeria Vázquez Guevara examines three of the earliest and most influential truth commissions: Argentina (1983–1984), Chile (1990–1991), and El Salvador (1992–1993), and examines how relevant cultural objects support or counter the official account for each. In doing so, she argues that these truth commissions drew on international law to authorise their accounts of violent conflict, and that this had the consequence of privileging an internationally-authorised truth over other truths, whilst simultaneously strengthening the authority of international law over the post-conflict state. By demonstrating how truth commissions turn to international law for authority, the book shows how this produces an official account of past violence and promises of future community, which fundamentally affects how communities live together in the aftermath of violent conflict. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

Truth Commissions and International Law: Jurisdiction, Representation, Authority (Cambridge University Press, 2026) examines how truth commissions construct authoritative accounts of conflict, and how they account for the plurality of accounts across affected communities. Dr. Valeria Vázquez Guevara examines three of the earliest and most influential truth commissions: Argentina (1983–1984), Chile (1990–1991), and El Salvador (1992–1993), and examines how relevant cultural objects support or counter the official account for each. In doing so, she argues that these truth commissions drew on international law to authorise their accounts of violent conflict, and that this had the consequence of privileging an internationally-authorised truth over other truths, whilst simultaneously strengthening the authority of international law over the post-conflict state. By demonstrating how truth commissions turn to international law for authority, the book shows how this produces an official account of past violence and promises of future community, which fundamentally affects how communities live together in the aftermath of violent conflict. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/latin-american-studies Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Truth Commissions and International Law: Jurisdiction, Representation, Authority (Cambridge University Press, 2026) examines how truth commissions construct authoritative accounts of conflict, and how they account for the plurality of accounts across affected communities. Dr. Valeria Vázquez Guevara examines three of the earliest and most influential truth commissions: Argentina (1983–1984), Chile (1990–1991), and El Salvador (1992–1993), and examines how relevant cultural objects support or counter the official account for each. In doing so, she argues that these truth commissions drew on international law to authorise their accounts of violent conflict, and that this had the consequence of privileging an internationally-authorised truth over other truths, whilst simultaneously strengthening the authority of international law over the post-conflict state. By demonstrating how truth commissions turn to international law for authority, the book shows how this produces an official account of past violence and promises of future community, which fundamentally affects how communities live together in the aftermath of violent conflict. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/military-history Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Truth Commissions and International Law: Jurisdiction, Representation, Authority (Cambridge University Press, 2026) examines how truth commissions construct authoritative accounts of conflict, and how they account for the plurality of accounts across affected communities. Dr. Valeria Vázquez Guevara examines three of the earliest and most influential truth commissions: Argentina (1983–1984), Chile (1990–1991), and El Salvador (1992–1993), and examines how relevant cultural objects support or counter the official account for each. In doing so, she argues that these truth commissions drew on international law to authorise their accounts of violent conflict, and that this had the consequence of privileging an internationally-authorised truth over other truths, whilst simultaneously strengthening the authority of international law over the post-conflict state. By demonstrating how truth commissions turn to international law for authority, the book shows how this produces an official account of past violence and promises of future community, which fundamentally affects how communities live together in the aftermath of violent conflict. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts.Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Truth Commissions and International Law: Jurisdiction, Representation, Authority (Cambridge University Press, 2026) examines how truth commissions construct authoritative accounts of conflict, and how they account for the plurality of accounts across affected communities. Dr. Valeria Vázquez Guevara examines three of the earliest and most influential truth commissions: Argentina (1983–1984), Chile (1990–1991), and El Salvador (1992–1993), and examines how relevant cultural objects support or counter the official account for each. In doing so, she argues that these truth commissions drew on international law to authorise their accounts of violent conflict, and that this had the consequence of privileging an internationally-authorised truth over other truths, whilst simultaneously strengthening the authority of international law over the post-conflict state. By demonstrating how truth commissions turn to international law for authority, the book shows how this produces an official account of past violence and promises of future community, which fundamentally affects how communities live together in the aftermath of violent conflict. This interview was conducted by Dr. Miranda Melcher whose book focuses on post-conflict military integration, understanding treaty negotiation and implementation in civil war contexts, with qualitative analysis of the Angolan and Mozambican civil wars. You can find Miranda's interviews on New Books with Miranda Melcher, wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/law

This episode features Aylin Erengul Gregg, an international school teacher with over 15 years of experience and the creator of the LEAVES approach, an identity-affirming, language-aware framework for supporting multilingual learners in English-medium schools.Aylin traces the approach back to her own experience learning English and to Stephen Krashen's ideas on the affective filter, explaining why language acquisition proceeds best when learners feel safe rather than anxious or defensive. She unpacks the difference between affirming multilingual learners' identities and quietly expecting them to assimilate into systems that weren't built with them in mind, and discusses how a deficit mindset shows up when subject teachers see language proficiency as a barrier to "fix" rather than an asset. The conversation closes with the BUDS — brief, useful, doable strategies — that any content teacher can start using tomorrow without becoming a language specialist.Watch this video episode now on YouTube, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

Black on Black Cinema breaks down Raven-Symone's resurfaced comments questioning whether her own iconic character, Raven Baxter from That's So Raven, was actually Black. On her podcast Tea Time, Raven told Kalen Allen, "Take away the color, make them green, and hear the words. What color are they?," challenging the idea that the show's Blackness was inherent rather than just visual.The internet had immediate and strong reactions. Fans pointed to the show's entire episode about racial profiling, Tonya's locs, Victor's soul food references, Cory's Black history paper storyline, and Della Reese's jazz singer character as clear, undeniable markers of Black identity woven directly into the writing, not just the casting.We break down both sides of this: is Raven making a nuanced point about Blackness not being monolithic, or is she minimizing a show that meant something real to a generation of Black kids who rarely saw themselves centered on Disney Channel?The next film to be reviewed is Tyler Perry's upcoming third movie in the "Why Did I Get Married trilogy." We will be breaking our promise about no more Tyler Perry films to review "Why Did I Get Married Again?" which reunites most of the original cast for one last wild time.Black on Black Cinema is a long-running podcast featuring in-depth Black movie reviews and frank conversations that matter to the Black community. We review Black films across every genre — from Black horror and Black sci-fi to indie dramas, comedies, and blockbuster action. Covering filmmakers like Spike Lee, Jordan Peele, Ryan Coogler, Ava DuVernay, and more. Hosted by Jay, Micah, Terrence, and T'ara. Featured on RogerEbert.com. A TNP Studios production. New episodes weekly on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and all major platforms. For more TNP Studios content, check out The Nerdpocalypse (movie & TV news), Look Forward (progressive politics), and Dense Pixels (video game news).

The new documentary "Brailled It" follows a group of blind and low-vision kids as they compete in the Braille Challenge against the country's top readers. The documentary has five directors, three of which are the blind and low-vision children themselves. One of those kids, Christopher Morgan, joins us alongside the film's two adult co-directors, David Grabias and Brendon Shulze. "Brailled It" opens at Quad Cinema tomorrow.Photo courtesy of Artifact Studios Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this comprehensive episode of Everyone Needs an Aquarius, co-hosts Dom and D analyze major cultural headlines, legal updates, and sports scandals. The episode opens with a review of the historical drama By Any Means, highlighting performance details from Yaya Abdul-Mateen II and Mark Wahlberg, alongside discussions on historical accuracy and estate perspectives. The co-hosts examine the legal developments surrounding the conviction of Keefe D regarding the 1996 homicide of Tupac Shakur, emphasizing the impact of public media confessions on criminal proceedings. A primary focus of the discussion centers on federal fraud charges against Dejan Love, who defrauded investors and dating app contacts out of $1.2 million through fabricated luxury assets and false corporate claims. The detailed sports commentary evaluates the NBA's disciplinary actions against the Los Angeles Clippers, detailing the forfeiture of five first-round draft picks, financial penalties against Steve Ballmer, and executive suspensions. Additional segments explore athlete safety and CTE representation in media, Raven-Symoné's comments on television character identity, and legal protections against power of attorney exploitation in elder abuse cases. 0:00 - Premiere Night, Red Carpet Anecdotes, and Xander's Soccer Victory 7:14 - Surviving Diddy: Karma, Public Confessions, and the Keefe D Tupac Murder Verdict 15:30 - The Daejon Love Fraud: Dissecting a $1.2M Dating App Scheme 36:38 - NBA Hammer Drop: Clippers Lose 5 Draft Picks Over Kawhi Leonard 45:40 - The Glendale "Booty Sniffer" Returns & Wild Societal Solutions 50:08 - Kevin Durant Breaks Silence on the Paparazzi Bush Photos 55:25 - Steve Ballmer Suspended: Who Takes the Fall for the Clippers? 1:01:43 - Drewski's CTE Skit: Where Line Between Humor and Sensitivity Sits 1:08:58 - Russell Simmons Defends Bill Gates & Modern Public Discourse 1:16:03 - South Carolina Nightmare: Caregiver Takes Over Father's House 1:25:06 - Identity, Representation, and the Controversies of That's So Raven 1:37:37 - Aquarian Communication Traits, Rapsody Insights, and Show Wrap-Up Brand new voicemail: ‪(314) 649-3113‬ Subscribe to the Everyone Needs an Aquarius Patreon https://bit.ly/3tXnnCz  Email the show at straightolc@gmail.com           Follow SOLC Network online Instagram: https://bit.ly/39VL542                                    Twitter: https://bit.ly/39aL395                                     Facebook: https://bit.ly/3sQn7je                            To Listen to the podcast Podbean https://bit.ly/3t7SDJH                                YouTube http://bit.ly/3ouZqJU                                Spotify http://spoti.fi/3pwZZnJ                                Apple http://apple.co/39rwjD1                                                         IHeartRadio http://ihr.fm/2L0A2y 

Ayan Broomfield—former tennis player, content creator, philanthropist, and model—joins Nikki for the first episode in our four-part US Open miniseries. On this episode, Broomfield discusses her complicated feelings toward the term "WAG," why she's focusing on bringing more women of color into the tennis space with her organization Ayan's Aces, and how she approaches getting dressed for the various Grand Slams of the season. 

Tyler Isaac Martin, Ophira Eisenberg and Dylan Hartwell joined me for a fun and thoughtful conversation about Season 2 of the breakout indie LGBTQ+ comedy-drama Don't Suck.Tyler, the series' creator, writer, director, editor, producer and star, shared how growing up in White Settlement, Texas, in a family of ministers helped shape both his life and his creativity. He opened up about finding his sacred space in the theater, coming out at 16, his complicated relationship with religion and how a biblical literature class years later transformed his perspective and ultimately helped change his relationship with his parents.We talked about the inspiration behind Don't Suck, Tyler's commitment to authentic queer storytelling and the decision to make Season 2 bigger and more ambitious. Tyler discussed expanding the production, assembling a cast that included Jeff Hiller, and even writing and filming an original musical.Ophira, who played Tyler's mother Cathy, shared what drew her to the role and how she approached this family and its complicated dynamics. Dylan talked about playing Tyler's straight brother Noah, their relationship as brothers and the idea at the heart of the season that loving someone can sometimes be very different from pushing them.We also discussed representation, faith, family, creativity and the response Tyler has received from viewers. And with Season 2 building toward its grand finale, Tyler, Ophira and Dylan teased what audiences could expect—including more of the musical, more Ophira and more Jeff Hiller.

District of Columbia Financial Regulator Karima M. Woods Is Championing Responsible Innovation and Financial InclusionIn this episode of The Get Down: Beyond Bitcoin, host Cleve Mesidor sits down with Karima M. Woods, Commissioner of the District of Columbia's Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking (DISB), for an engaging conversation.As the nation's only Black female state financial regulator, Commissioner Woods shares her journey leading DISB, pioneering local regulatory solutions for emerging technologies, and driving equity and inclusion across all eight wards of Washington, D.C.Commissioner Woods is not just protecting consumers; she is actively fostering responsible innovation by establishing DISB's Office of Innovation to bridge the gap between emerging fintech companies and regulatory compliance.This captivating discussion covers a variety of timely topics, including stablecoin regulation, tokenization, AI-driven finance, local access to capital for small businesses, financial education, and workforce development for future industry leaders.Interview with DISB Commissioner Karima M. WoodsCommissioner Woods discusses her regulatory journey, the creation of D.C.'s Office of Innovation, and her commitment to consumer protection and financial empowerment across the District.Role of DISB: Serving as the guardian for consumer protection and market integrity across insurance, securities, and banking in Washington, D.C.Representation & Leadership: Reflections on being the nation's only Black female state financial regulator, mentoring emerging leaders, and building pathways for people of color in finance.The Pivot to Innovation: How an initial 2019 regulatory sandbox effort evolved into launching DISB's dedicated Office of Innovation in 2022.Digital Assets & Stablecoins: Navigating opportunities in stablecoins and tokenization while coordinating with national regulatory organizations like CSBS and NAIC.Financial Literacy & Empowerment: Equipping residents across all age groups with tools through over 200 annual outreach events and targeted educational programs.Small Business & Community Support: Highlighting District initiatives like DC BizCap for small business capital and dedicated student loan ombudsman services.Key Career Milestones: Establishing an internal Crypto/AI Working Group, expanding the Financial Services Academy for students, and earning CSBS mortgage supervision accreditation.Navigating Digital Assets Safely: Encouraging caution with crypto investments, verifying platforms, and taking advantage of free District regulatory resources.About Commissioner Karima M. WoodsKarima M. Woods is the Commissioner of the District of Columbia's Department of Insurance, Securities, and Banking (DISB).Commissioner Woods serves as the Chief Financial Services Regulator for the District's financial services industries. Her regulatory oversight includes insurance companies, investment advisors, securities broker-dealers, mortgage loan originators, mortgage lenders and brokers, state-chartered banks, student loan servicers, and money transmitters. CONNECT WITH BUTTERSCOTCH MEDIA:Website: butterscotch.mediaFinTech TV Network: https://fintech.tv/category/the-get-down-podcast-series/Subscribe to Chews Tipsheet: butterscotch.media/subscribeFollow us on X: @butterscotch360

The episode explores the importance of mentorship in the black community and the impact it has on individual success, economic community, and strategic ownership. It emphasizes the role of mentorship in showing up for the next generation and the accountability and consistency required in mentorship relationships.TakeawaysMentorship is a critical missing piece in the black community ecosystem.Consistent, accountable, and authentic mentorship has a significant impact on individual success and community development.Chapters00:00 The Power of Mentorship03:00 The Consequences of Mentorship Disparity04:43 The Economic Dimension of Mentorship06:27 Demystifying Mentorship07:55 The Role of Representation in Mentorship08:24 Mentorship and Accountability11:32 Showing Up for the Next Generation

From culturally resonant roles to playing Wednesday Addams, the Philippines-born National Institute of Dramatic Art graduate is building a career that expands the visibility of Filipino performers in Australian theatre. - Mula sa mga papel na sumasalamin sa kultura hanggang sa pagganap bilang Wednesday Addams, patuloy na hinuhubog ng Filipina-Australian at National Institute of Dramatic Art graduate ang kanyang karera habang pinalalawak ang puwang para sa mga Pilipinong performer sa mundo ng teatro sa Australia.

In Part 2 of our Neurodivergent Women in STEM series, Dr Shae Wissell sits down in studio with Diana from Toyota to explore ADHD at work, sensory overload, hybrid work, and the challenges facing women in STEM. In this episode:ADHD-friendly productivity strategies that actually workWhy capture lists can be more effective than relying on memoryFlexible routines, task chunking, and managing motivationSensory overload, noise sensitivity, and energy managementThe benefits of hybrid work for neurodivergent professionalsBreaking down barriers for women in STEMHow engineering design decisions can unintentionally overlook womenWhy representation and inclusion start long before the workplaceKey message:Success isn't about forcing rigid productivity systems. It's about creating flexible, personalized approaches that support neurodivergent minds while building more inclusive pathways for women in STEM.Time Stamp0:00 Welcome to Dear Dyslexic00:34 ADHD Morning Workflow00:56 Capture List Focus02:09 Flexible Structure Over Time04:03 Chunking Big Tasks05:01 Why Habits Feel Impossible06:40 Gamifying Daily Routines08:01 Hybrid Work That Works10:43 Sensory Overload and Silence14:09 Women in STEM Pipeline17:27 Representation in Engineering18:42 Seatbelts and System Change20:41 Wrap Up and ResourceAbout Dear Dyslexic PodcastThe Dear Dyslexic Podcast amplifies the voices, experiences and expertise of people from the dyslexia and broader neurodivergent communities, creating conversations that inform, empower and inspire. Learn more about re:think dyslexia: https://rethinkdyslexia.com.au/Stay ConnectedThanks for listening to Dr Shae and the Dear Dyslexic Podcast, proudly produced by re:think dyslexia, a certified social enterprise. To stay up to date with our latest episodes, resources and events, follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn and Instagram. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate and review the podcast on your favourite podcast platform. Listen to more Dear Dyslexic Podcast episodes: https://open.spotify.com/show/0jx91no...Need Support?If any of the topics discussed in this episode have caused distress, support is available:Lifeline: 13 11 14Beyond Blue: 1300 22 463613YARN: 13 92 76re:think dyslexia Helpline: 1800 13 6327

Ep 142: Sustainable Swimwear That Actually Fits with Tiffany Asamoah of BOLD SwimPart of noseyAF's 31 Days of Black Business series

This week, Corrine Malcolm is joined by Sabrina Pace-Humphreys to talk about two kinds of endurance: returning to UTMB after a heartbreaking race, and continuing the long-term work of making trail running a more inclusive sport.They talk about what Sabrina learned from last year's UTMB, why she's coming back, and how her work with Black Trail Runners has shaped the way she thinks about belonging, representation, and responsibility. It's a thoughtful conversation about resilience, community, and what happens when an athlete who spends so much time creating space for others asks what she wants for herself.Sabrina's Website: https://sabrinapacehumphreys.com/Sabrina's book: Start Where You Are (The Beginner's 5k Running Guide for Women)Follow Us:FeistyFest Details and Registration: https://livefeisty.com/events/feisty-fest/Women's Mechanic Camp in Tucson: https://livefeisty.com/events/bike-mechanic-school-tucson/Courses and Coaching: https://livefeisty.com/courses/@feisty_media@trail.societySupport our Partners:Use the code FEISTY2026 for 20% off at https://www.tifosioptics.comProBio: Use code Trail20 for 20%-off orders (30%-off + free shipping w/ subscriptions) at https://www.probionutrition.com/rabbit: Visit https://www.runinrabbit.com/ use code: SUMMERTRAIL for 10% off.

As we follow Jesus, He sends us out to join His mission. As we go, we grow unlocking new experiences of joy. Teacher - Fred Turner

Faith-led movements in the US have catalyzed some of our greatest expansions of civil rights. But, at the same time, Christianity has also been used as justification for some of the worst evils in American history. How do people of faith reckon with this tension? And what will it take for Americans of all racial backgrounds, ethnic origins, and faith traditions to commit to dismantling faith-cloaked racism? Jemar Tisby joins host Alex Lovit to discuss how to protect the progress toward racial equity, while continuing to take steps forward toward an inclusive democracy. Jemar Tisby is a historian, author, and the founder and CEO of Tisby Media. He studies and writes about history, race, and faith in the United States. He's a New York Times bestselling author, and his popular Substack, Footnotes, is one of the most read in its category. https://jemartisby.substack.com/ https://www.youtube.com/@JTisby Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

This week on the podcast, Patrick and Tracy welcome A. David Lewis, author of Body, Soul, and Comics. About Body, Soul, and Comics: Body, Soul, and Comics: Graphic Religion and Graphic Medicine follows A. David Lewis's unique scholarly journey through graphic religion and graphic medicine, exploring how comics intersect with healthcare, clinical practice, spirituality, patient experience, and belief. Drawing on more than two decades of academic research, Lewis reframes both fields through the distinct narrative and visual language of comics. Though often seen as opposites—spiritual versus scientific—religion and medicine share concerns with selfhood, community, personal well-being, and transformation. Through comics, Lewis reveals these shared concerns and examines how selfhood, identity, and embodiment emerge through visual storytelling. Blending scholarship with autobiography, Lewis weaves personal moments—a religious conversion, experiences with anxiety, and academic work within a healthcare setting—into a broader analysis of representation and meaning in comic books. His account resists the traditional divide between theory and lived experience, grounding abstract ideas in the personal and the visual. Body, Soul, and Comics is both a call for disciplinary reunification and a meditation on how comics themselves bridge seemingly disparate realms—text and image, body and spirit, illness and meaning. About A. David Lewis: A. David Lewis is associate professor of English and health humanities at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS). Lewis is also an Eisner Award nominee (2015) and judge (2023) as well as coeditor of Graven Images: Religion in Comic Books and Graphic Novels and Muslim Superheroes: Comics, Islam, and Representation. A founder of library collections at both Boston University and MCPHS, Lewis focuses his teaching and research on the depictions of cancer and of loneliness in comic books and graphic novels. He is inaugural coeditor of the Graphic Medicine Review and the acclaimed author of such comics as The Lone and Level Sands and the one hundredth anniversary comics adaptation of Kahlil Gibran's The Prophet. This week's picks: David: Witch Hat Atelier Manga by Kamome Shirahama Tracy: The History of Science Fiction: A Graphic Novel Adventure by Xavier Dollo (Author), Djibril Morissette-Phan (Illustrator) Patrick: WOLFBOX MF60 Compressed Air Duster Links: A. David Lewis on Instagram Tracy Townsend on BluSky Patrick Hester on Instagram The Functional Nerds Patreon Page © 2026 Patrick Hester The post Episode 715-With A. David Lewis appeared first on The Functional Nerds.

Anne Taylor, the public defender appointed to represent Bryan Kohberger, had previously represented both the father and stepmother of victim Madison Mogen in unrelated criminal cases. Court records showed that Taylor had served as counsel for Madison's father, Benjamin Mogen, in a 2020 case involving two misdemeanor drug charges. Mogen ultimately pleaded guilty to one charge as part of an agreement with prosecutors and was sentenced to 90 days in jail. Taylor had also been part of the defense team for Madison's stepmother, Korie Hatrock, after Hatrock was charged with one misdemeanor and two felony drug offenses. Hatrock later pleaded guilty to one felony count, and the case had been closed by the time Kohberger was arrested.The revelation added to early concerns about potential conflicts surrounding Taylor's appointment because she had also been actively representing Cara Northington, the mother of victim Xana Kernodle, when she first appeared in court with Kohberger. Taylor withdrew from Northington's case and reassigned it to another attorney shortly after taking on Kohberger's defense. The prior representation of Madison Mogen's father and stepmother did not automatically establish a legal conflict, particularly because those cases had been closed, but it underscored how interconnected the local public-defender system was with people tied to the victims. At the time, Taylor was one of the relatively few Idaho public defenders qualified to handle a capital case, which helped explain why she was appointed despite those prior professional relationships.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

About River Shannon River Shannon is a lawyer, a Soto Zen priest, and a deeply committed member of the queer and trans community she serves. River is the Manager of Legal Services at QMUNITY, where she provides legal support to queer, trans, and Two-Spirit people across British Columbia. QMUNITY's Legal Clinic offers free, low-barrier legal services and support around issues including human rights, employment, housing and tenancy, family law, name changes, and gender-marker changes. But River's work is about much more than the law. As a trans lawyer serving her own community, she understands something that can be difficult to capture in a legal file: what it means to enter a legal system carrying your identity, your history, your vulnerability, and sometimes your fear of being misunderstood. Her work creates a different possibility—one in which legal advocacy can also be an act of recognition, dignity, relationship, and care. River is also a Soto Zen priest in the lineage of Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. She received priest ordination in October 2023 from Myoshin Kate McCandless, a guiding teacher of Mountain Rain Zen Community in Vancouver. Her writing explores the intersection of Zen practice, transition, identity, impermanence, compassion, and what it means to live as a whole person. That combination of lawyer, trans woman, community advocate, and Zen practitioner makes River's perspective particularly powerful. There is a thread running through all of this work: how do we meet people where they are, with compassion, and help create the conditions for them to become more fully themselves? In this conversation, we talk about law and community, trans identity and belonging, the importance of being seen by the people who serve us, and what it means to practice law with humility, care, compassion, and love. River's work reminds us that legal practice does not have to be separate from humanity. Sometimes, the most transformative legal work begins simply with saying: I see you. I understand you. You don't have to go through this on your own.  About QMUNITY's Legal Clinic QMUNITY's Legal Clinic provides free, low-barrier legal services to 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals and families throughout British Columbia. The clinic offers consultations, referrals, and limited representation in areas including: Human rights Employment Tenancy and housing Family law Name changes and gender-marker updates Other legal issues affecting queer, trans, and Two-Spirit communities QMUNITY also offers Trans ID Clinics to support people navigating legal name changes and gender-marker changes. Learn more: QMUNITY Legal Clinic QMUNITY: QMUNITY — Queer, Trans and Two-Spirit Resource Centre Why this work matters Trans and gender-diverse people continue to experience significant legal and social inequities in Canada. The 2021 Canadian Census was the first national census to collect gender identity separately from sex assigned at birth. Among people aged 15 and older living in private households, 100,815 people identified as transgender or non-binary—about 0.33% of the population. Statistics Canada and the federal government note that this may be an underestimate because some people may not have felt comfortable disclosing their gender identity. (Canada) Legal problems are also disproportionately common. A Canadian Justice Department review of research on trans people's legal needs found that 71% of trans respondents in one Ontario study had experienced at least one legal problem in the previous three years, compared with 48% of the general population. These problems included discrimination, employment, housing, healthcare, police interactions, family matters, immigration, and other areas of law. (Ministère de la Justice) And while Canada has made important legal advances—including explicit human-rights protections based on gender identity—legal protection does not necessarily mean equal access to justice or equal treatment within legal systems. (Canada) Further resources QMUNITY Legal Clinic Free, low-barrier legal support for 2SLGBTQIA+ people in British Columbia.Visit the QMUNITY Legal Clinic QMUNITY Programs & Services Information about QMUNITY's broader community, counselling, peer-support, youth, seniors, and legal programs.Explore QMUNITY's programs and services Government of Canada — Facts, Stats and Impact: 2SLGBTQI+ Communities Current Canadian statistics and information about stigma, discrimination, and the 2SLGBTQI+ population.Read the Government of Canada's 2SLGBTQI+ facts and statistics Statistics Canada — Socioeconomic Outcomes of Transgender and Non-Binary People in Canada Research examining income, poverty, employment, and other socioeconomic inequities experienced by trans and non-binary people.Read the Statistics Canada report Department of Justice Canada — Legal Problems Experienced by Trans People Research into the legal problems trans people experience and barriers to accessing justice.Read the Justice Canada research A final thought River's work raises an important question for all of us working in law: What would happen if we understood legal practice not simply as a profession, but as a relationship of care and responsibility to the communities we serve? You can learn more about Myrna and her work at: www.myrnamccallum.ca

Founder, Samantha Ong founded Joeydolls because she could not find dolls that reflected her daughter's culture. With attention to detail to skin tones, authentic culturally represented clothing, and names, dolls have skyrocketed in popularity. Signature dolls showcase Korean, Chinese, Cambodian, and Vietnamese culture.  Dr. Stephanie J. Wong talks with Samantha about starting a toy company with no experience and how this mission-driven company has brought joy to her family and many others. The dolls will soon have books that accompany them!  

Laura Runnels knew from a young age that solo motherhood was a path she was willing to take. What she couldn't have known was exactly how that path would unfold, from exploring known donation to ultimately using a sperm bank, conceiving at home, and later deciding whether to grow her family again.In this episode, Laura and I talk about her path to becoming a solo mom to two donor-conceived children, including some of the less conventional routes she explored along the way and the questions that came up when she began considering a second child.We also dig into the work Laura is doing now in the donor conception community. Through the Donor Conception Journal Club, she makes peer-reviewed donor conception research more accessible while encouraging readers to think critically about what the research can and cannot tell us. And as a co-founder of Parts of Me, she is working to expand the range of donor-conceived experiences represented in books, media, arts, and culture.In this episode, we discuss:Laura's early certainty that she wanted to become a mother, even if she did it on her ownHer experience searching for a known donor, including using dating apps specifically for that purposeHer eventual decision to use a sperm bank and her experience conceiving through at-home inseminationHow she thought about finances, capacity, family size, and the possibility of having a second or third childWhy donor conception research can be difficult for the average person to access and interpret, and how the Donor Conception Journal Club is helping bridge that gapThe importance of seeing a much wider range of donor-conceived experiences represented in books, movies, and culture through Parts of MeResources Mentioned:Donor Conception Journal Club: www.dcjournalclub.comParts of Me: partsofme.orgThe Ones We Choose by Julie ClarkConnect with Laura:On Instagram: @laurarunnelsOn LinkedIn: Laura RunnelsYour Next Steps:Sign Up for one of our upcoming groups at https://www.singlegreatestchoice.com/community-groupsConnect with Katie on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/single_greatest_choiceBecome part of the SGC community and stay up to date by joining our newsletter. You can sign up HERE at the bottom of the page

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Angeletha Long. A 24-year Army veteran turned travel entrepreneur:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Angeletha Long. A 24-year Army veteran turned travel entrepreneur:

Listen and subscribe to Money Making Conversations on iHeartRadio, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, www.moneymakingconversations.com/subscribe/ or wherever you listen to podcasts. New Money Making Conversations episodes drop daily. I want to alert you, so you don’t miss out on expert analysis and insider perspectives from my guests who provide tips that can help you uplift the community, improve your financial planning, motivation, or advice on how to be a successful entrepreneur. Keep winning! Two-time Emmy and Three-time NAACP Image Award-winning television Executive Producer Rushion McDonald interviewed Angeletha Long. A 24-year Army veteran turned travel entrepreneur:

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