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In this week's episode of the Bourbon Lens, Jake sits down with one of the original ultra premium bourbons: Joseph A Magnus. We are joined by CEO of Craft Co Ali Anderson and world renowned blender Nancy Fraley. You won't want to miss this episode as we unpack the history of Joseph Magnus, Murray Hill Club and the original Cigar Blend. Stream this episode on your favorite podcast app and be sure to drop us a review while you're there. We are thankful for your support over the last 6 years. We must give the biggest shoutout to our amazing community of Patreon supporters! As always, we'd appreciate it if you would take a few minutes time to give us feedback on Bourbon Lens podcast. If you enjoy our content, consider giving us a 5 Star rating on your favorite podcast app, leave us a written review, and tell a fellow bourbon lover about our show. Follow us @BourbonLens on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and X. Also, consider supporting Bourbon Lens on Patreon for some of the behind the scenes, to earn Bourbon Lens swag, join the Bourbon Lens Tasting Club, and more. If you have any comments, questions, or guest suggestions, please email us at Info@BourbonLens.com. Check out BourbonLens.com to find our blog posts, whiskey news, podcast archive, and whiskey reviews. Cheers,Scott and JakeBourbon Lens About Ali Anderson: Ali Anderson is the CEO of CraftCo, a diverse portfolio of innovative, premium craft spirits brands produced in Holland, MI. Prior to taking on the role in June 2024, Ali served as the National Sales Director at CraftCo since 2019 and was responsible for spearheading the commercial growth strategy and national expansion of all CraftCo's premium spirit brands from launch to maturity, including strategic initiatives to drive consumer engagement and brand equity growth and the innovation and launch of two new whiskey brands to the national stage. She also led the development of strategic agency relationships, delivering impactful execution in response to an increasingly demanding marketplace. Previously, Ali served as the General Manager and Director of Sales at Jos. A. Magnus & Co. In 2015, she was pivotal in re-establishing the historic, pre-Prohibition brand in Washington, D.C., overseeing sales and operations to grow from start-up phase to national distribution and transforming the company into the most highly awarded and widely distributed brand of the CraftCo portfolio. Ali earned her MBA from Webster University in St. Louis, her Bachelor of Science degree in Management from Ball State University and recently completed the DISCUS Executive Leadership Program at the University of Kentucky Gatton College of Business & Economics. Ali's ongoing commitment to professional development and industry engagement underscores her dedication to driving innovation and creating value in the spirits industry. About Nancy Fraley Nancy Fraley serves as the Master Blender for Jos. A. Magnus, where she provides custom blending, product formulation services, creation of maturation & warehousing programs, and sensory analysis. An icon in the world of whiskey, her contributions have led to the creation of numerous award-winning spirits for the brand, including Joseph Magnus Bourbon, Murray Hill Club Bourbon Blend and the most coveted of the Magnus expressions, Joseph Magnus Cigar Blend Bourbon. Nancy's career in the distilled spirits industry began with Germain-Robin brandy/Alambic Inc. in Ukiah, CA, one of the first craft distilleries in the U.S. From there, she went on to further study advanced blending techniques in France. In addition to her role at Jos. A. Magnus, Nancy holds a faculty position at Moonshine University in Louisville, KY and is the creator of the popular seminar, Blending and Nosing for Faults, with the American Distilling Institute. She is the creator of the first American Craft Whiskey Aroma Wheel, a sensory tool now widely used by distillers and whiskey connoisseurs alike. Nancy holds a Master's degree in World Religions with an emphasis in Tibetan Buddhism from Harvard University and a Juris doctor degree from The University of San Francisco School of Law with a focus on Maritime & Admiralty law and International Human Rights.
As cities strive for safer streets and greener mobility, they face mounting challenges to navigating an increasingly complex global landscape. Political shifts are reshaping climate policies, market access, and the very definition of autonomy, as industry and government become more entwined. What does this mean for the future of urban transportation? The 2025 Autonomous Vehicles & the City Symposium brings together top innovators, policymakers, and urban planners to unpack these pressing issues. This year's symposium will focus on vision zero and data – going beyond the technical aspects of AVs—to examine how they intersect with climate goals and public transit to create greener, more connected communities. Opening Keynote by Kristin White, Google Transportation Industry Executive, ex-USDOT FHWA Administrator Hosted by the University of San Francisco School of Management. In partnership with The Commonwealth Club of California. For full program, please visit: https://www.commonwealthclub.org/events/archive/video/2025-autonomous-vehicles-city-symposium Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Our guest today is Gianna Toboni, an investigative journalist and documentary filmmaker whose new book “The Volunteer” is the unusual story of a Death Row inmate. In 2007, Scott Dozier was convicted of a pair of grisly murders, and sent to Nevada's Death Row. Rather than fighting that sentence, Dozier sought to expedite his execution. But despite his willingness to submit to the sentence, Dozier's death date was delayed and stayed over and over. Toboni examines why the state didn't follow through on its own decision, and how America's system of capital punishment is rife with black market dealings, disputed drugs, and botched executions – all at a cost of billions of dollars. Toboni argues that the system is failing those it intends to serve, including death penalty supporters and opponents. On March 26, 2025, Gianna Toboni came to the KQED studios in San Francisco to talk with Lara Bazelon, an author and professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law.
Guest: Katrina Abuabara, MD, FAAD Phototherapy, biologics, and JAK inhibitors can all play a role in atopic dermatitis treatment, but it's essential to consider patient-specific factors before choosing one of these options. Dr. Katrina Abuabara, Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, explains how we should approach these decisions when caring for patients with atopic dermatitis. Dr. Abuabara also spoke on this topic at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.
Guest: Katrina Abuabara, MD, FAAD Phototherapy, biologics, and JAK inhibitors can all play a role in atopic dermatitis treatment, but it's essential to consider patient-specific factors before choosing one of these options. Dr. Katrina Abuabara, Associate Professor of Dermatology at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, explains how we should approach these decisions when caring for patients with atopic dermatitis. Dr. Abuabara also spoke on this topic at the 2025 American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting.
Dr. Kyle Cromer is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. In his lab, Kyle takes gene editing a step further beyond just modifying “the typos” in DNA to correct them back to what the code should be. He uses genome-editing approaches to introduce new functions into cells for different therapeutic purposes. Kyle has always been interested in visual art, so he enjoys visiting art museums and has dabbled in creating his own art as well. He and his wife have been stretching their own canvases and creating their own abstract paintings, each meticulously planned and sketched out in advance. Most recently, the two of them have been immersed in preparations for the birth of their first child. He completed his BS in Animal & Poultry Sciences at Virginia Tech and his PhD in Genetics at Yale University. Afterwards, he conducted postdoctoral research in Genetics at Harvard Medical School. Next he worked as a postdoctoral fellow and subsequently an instructor in Pediatrics at Stanford University before joining the faculty at UCSF. He has received various awards and honors over the past several years, including the Stanford Bio-X Star Mentor Award, the American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy Career Development Award, the UCSF Program for Breakthrough Biomedical Research New Frontier Research Award, the American Society of Hematology Junior Faculty Scholar Award, the Mary Anne Koda-Kimble Seed Award for Innovation from the UCSF School of Pharmacy, and the Catalyst Award from UCSF Innovation Ventures. In this episode, Kyle shares more about his life and science.
Our guest today is Gretchen Sisson, a sociologist at UC San Francisco who studies abortion and adoption. Her new book, “Relinquished”, is the culmination of a decade-long study in which Sisson interviewed mothers from across the country who had given their children up for adoption. Sisson examines the myths and realities associated with these mothers – for example, only 14% are teenagers. But the majority live in poverty - over half have an income of less than $5,000 a year, and some experts suggest up to 20% are homeless. On February 6, 2024, Gretchen Sisson came to the studios of KQED in San Francisco to talk about “Relinquished” with Lara Bazelon, a professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law and the author of "Ambitious Like A Mother". This program was originally heard in February of 2024.
Navigating the complex landscape of title underwriting requires a deep understanding of legal nuances, historical records, and emerging risks. Join us as William O'Connell shares his expertise on the challenges and opportunities facing title professionals today. Discover how new technologies and legislative changes shape the industry and gain invaluable advice for staying ahead of the curve. What you'll learn from this episode The importance of underwriting in title insurance and why it's both an art and a science Key endorsements in title insurance and how to avoid common pitfalls How to handle complex title issues and prevent delays in transactions The role of legislation in shaping the title industry and what title agents need to know to stay compliant Best practices for title agents in staying organized and handling complex transactions Resources mentioned in this episode The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle Outliers by Malcolm Gladwell | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle The Perfect Mile by Neal Bascomb | Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle Parker89 About William O'Connell William joined First American Title in 2008 as Maryland State Counsel and was promoted to the additional position of South Atlantic Regional Underwriting Director in 2018. He oversees underwriting and affiliated responsibilities, including regulatory matters, processes, and communications. Prior to joining First American Title, he was general counsel of a large real estate brokerage and affiliated title company located in Maryland. His background also includes 12 years of experience as a general civil litigator in the State and Federal courts in Northern California; in six of those years, he litigated only title and escrow matters for a large national underwriter. He received a Bachelor of Science in journalism from the University of Maryland, a Juris Doctor from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and is licensed to practice law in Maryland, the District of Columbia, Virginia, and California. He is the president of the Maryland Land Title Association, chair of the Legislative Committee of the Real Property Section Counsel of the Maryland State Bar Association, and co-chair of the First American Railroad Practice Group. Connect with William Website: First American Title LinkedIn: William O'Connell Connect With Us Love what you're hearing? Don't miss an episode! Follow us on our social media channels and stay connected. Explore more on our website: www.alltechnational.com/podcast Stay updated with our newsletter: www.mochoumil.com Follow Mo on LinkedIn: Mo Choumil
In this World Shared Practice Forum Podcast, Drs. Adrienne Randolph and Aaron Bodansky explore the groundbreaking research findings that uncover the pathophysiological mechanism behind multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children (MIS-C). These findings shed light on the characteristic immune response of patients who develop MIS-C, and provide insight into the development of post-infectious auto-immune disease phenotypes. LEARNING OBJECTIVES - Describe the pathophysiology of MIS-C, including the clinical features and molecular immune response - Describe the immune dysregulation that results in MIS-C, including the role of autoantibodies and T-cell responses - Identify the potential connections between SARS-CoV-2 infection and the development of autoimmune responses - Recognize the implications of the study findings for other related conditions such as long COVID and sepsis AUTHORS Adrienne Randolph, MD, MSc Senior Associate in Critical Care Medicine, Department of Anesthesiology, Critical Care and Pain Medicine Boston Children's Hospital Professor of Anaesthesia and Pediatrics Harvard Medical School Aaron Bodansky, MD Assistant Professor Pediatric Critical Care University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine DATES Initial publication: September 24, 2024. ARTICLES REFERENCED Bodansky A, Mettelman RC, Sabatino JJ Jr, et al. Molecular mimicry in multisystem inflammatory syndrome in children. Nature. 2024;632(8025):622-629. doi:10.1038/s41586-024-07722-4. Please visit: http://www.openpediatrics.org OPENPediatrics™ is an interactive digital learning platform for healthcare clinicians sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital and in collaboration with the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies. It is designed to promote the exchange of knowledge between healthcare providers around the world caring for critically ill children in all resource settings. The content includes internationally recognized experts teaching the full range of topics on the care of critically ill children. All content is peer-reviewed and open access-and thus at no expense to the user.For further information on how to enroll, please email: openpediatrics@childrens.harvard.edu CITATION Randolph AG, Bodansky A, Burns JP. Unveiling MIS-C's Immune Response: Molecular Mimicry. 09/2024. OPENPediatrics. https://soundcloud.com/openpediatrics/unveiling-mis-cs-immune-response-molecular-mimicry-by-a-randolph-and-a-bodansky-openpediatrics
This Day in Legal History: Lord Haw-Haw Sentenced to HangOn September 19, 1945, William Joyce, infamously known as "Lord Haw-Haw," was sentenced to death by a British court for treason. Joyce, an American-born British subject, became notorious for his English-language radio broadcasts during World War II, where he spread Nazi propaganda designed to demoralize Allied forces and sway public opinion. His broadcasts, aired from Germany, ridiculed Britain and encouraged defeatism, earning him the mocking nickname "Lord Haw-Haw" due to his affected, sneering tone.Interestingly, before aligning with Nazi Germany, Joyce had served as an informant for the British government on Irish Republican Army (IRA) activities. In the 1920s, Joyce had strong anti-communist and anti-Irish Republican sentiments, and his knowledge of far-right politics in the U.K. led him to assist British authorities in monitoring IRA movements. However, his extreme right-wing views eventually drew him to fascism, and by the late 1930s, he joined Oswald Mosley's British Union of Fascists before fleeing to Germany at the onset of World War II.The nickname "Lord Haw-Haw" was coined by British journalist Jonah Barrington in reference to the exaggerated aristocratic accent of an anonymous broadcaster. Though it initially referred to another German propagandist, the label stuck to Joyce, who became the most infamous voice behind Nazi broadcasts. His broadcasts, filled with mockery of the British government and predictions of their downfall, made him a household name in Britain, and the face of enemy propaganda. Despite his American birth, Joyce's use of a British passport for his travels was enough for the court to convict him of treason. His execution in January 1946 marked the end of one of the most infamous figures of wartime propaganda.The Compton Courthouse in Los Angeles suffered two major floods in January 2024, caused by burst water valves, resulting in closures and significant disruptions to court operations. Nearly 5,000 cases were impacted, and emergency repairs cost California almost $2.6 million. This courthouse, along with many others in L.A. County, is deteriorating due to a "run to failure" maintenance approach, where repairs are made only after systems break. Budget constraints have forced the California Judicial Council to prioritize only critical repairs, leaving many courthouses vulnerable to failure. Compton is a "medium priority" for repairs, raising concerns about more urgent locations, such as the Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Justice Center, which has also faced severe plumbing and hazardous material issues.Los Angeles has 36 courthouses, many of which are well past their 50-year lifespans, and costly maintenance bills continue to rise. The challenges are compounded by seismic safety risks, as many of these buildings are not built to withstand earthquakes, presenting a significant danger to the public. Renovation and replacement of courthouses are progressing slowly, with only a few new facilities funded each year. Experts suggest modernizing courthouse designs and incorporating technology to reduce the need for large, outdated structures. However, without substantial investment, L.A.'s court infrastructure remains vulnerable to both natural disasters and everyday wear and tear.L.A. Courthouses Crumble With ‘Run to Failure' MaintenanceSecond indoor flood causes Compton Courthouse to close until further noticeCOMPTON COURTHOUSE CLOSED FOR THE NEXT SEVERAL DAYS DUE TO ADDITIONAL FLOODING ISSUES AFFECTING ELEVATORS AND LOBBAlso in California legal news, a judge has denied a request to reopen Golden Gate University's law school, which closed after 123 years of operation. California Superior Court Judge Richard Ulmer ruled against the plaintiffs, a group of former students and alumni, who had sought an injunction to reinstate the school. The plaintiffs had sued for breach of contract, claiming the university kept students in the dark about its financial struggles before announcing the closure.Golden Gate University cited declining enrollment, poor bar exam pass rates, and a weak job market as reasons for shutting down its law program. While most of the affected students have transferred to other American Bar Association-accredited schools, such as the University of San Francisco School of Law and Mitchell Hamline School of Law, the plaintiffs argue that the school failed to provide adequate transfer options.Although the school will not reopen, the plaintiffs can still pursue monetary damages for claims such as breach of contract and false advertising. A hearing is scheduled for October 22 to determine whether their case will proceed. Golden Gate Law is the latest in a series of law schools nationwide facing closures due to similar challenges.California judge rejects bid to reopen 123-year-old law school | ReutersMark Esper, former U.S. Secretary of Defense, joined Squire Patton Boggs as a part-time senior adviser, where he will focus on advising clients on national security and foreign policy. Although Esper has extensive experience in government and previously worked for defense contractor Raytheon, he will not lobby for the firm's clients in Congress or executive branch agencies. His role will leverage his public policy expertise from over 30 years in high-level government positions.Esper's move comes after his public break with Donald Trump in 2020, particularly over disagreements about invoking the Insurrection Act during protests following George Floyd's murder. He has since emerged as a critic of Trump, calling him a “threat to democracy” while also critiquing President Biden. While at Squire Patton Boggs, Esper will continue his work with venture capital firm Red Cell Partners and European think tank GLOBSEC.The firm views Esper's hire as a key step toward becoming a leader in national security advisory services. His work is expected to focus more on helping multinational corporations navigate the intersection of economic policy and national security rather than direct governmental advocacy.Trump Defense Secretary Esper Joins Squire Patton BoggsEx-Trump defense secretary Esper joins law firm Squire Patton Boggs | ReutersSenate Democrats are working to strike a deal with Republicans to confirm a backlog of President Biden's judicial nominees before the end of the year. Senate Judiciary Chair Dick Durbin is hopeful that Republicans will agree to a package of nominees, a practice that was more common in less partisan times. With the Senate's slim Democratic majority, confirmations have been challenging, particularly for nominees like Rebecca Pennell and Mustafa Kasubhai, whose votes were delayed due to attendance issues and GOP opposition.Some nominees, such as Charnelle Bjelkengren, faced significant hurdles, with Bjelkengren withdrawing earlier this year due to a failed confirmation hearing. Kasubhai, who is still awaiting a vote, has been scrutinized by Republicans over his stance on diversity and past writings. Additionally, Democrats have faced internal opposition, with key senators refusing to support Adeel Mangi's nomination due to allegations of affiliations with controversial groups. The Senate faces a tight deadline, with a limited five-week "lame duck" session following the upcoming election recess, during which they must juggle these nominations alongside other legislative priorities.Democrats Look to Strike Deal With Republicans on Judicial PicksEU antitrust regulators have initiated proceedings to ensure Apple complies with the Digital Markets Act (DMA), which requires the company to open its closed ecosystem to rivals. The European Commission aims to clarify what Apple must do to meet its obligations, focusing on iOS interoperability for devices like smartwatches, headphones, and VR headsets, as well as how Apple handles third-party and developer requests for connectivity. The Commission expects to finalize the guidelines within six months, with Apple at risk of fines up to 10% of its annual global turnover if it fails to comply. Apple has expressed willingness to cooperate but warned that opening its systems could expose users to security risks.EU antitrust regulators tell Apple how to comply with tech rules | ReutersAnd something of a double-dip in the Apple news bowl, in a piece I wrote for Forbes I spoke about the European Union's recent win in a legal battle requiring Ireland to collect €13 billion in unpaid taxes from Apple–a significant victory in the fight against multinational tax avoidance. Although the EU's highest court upheld the decision, Ireland remains reluctant to claim the windfall, as doing so could threaten its status as a low-tax haven that attracts large corporations. Ireland had argued, alongside Apple, that the taxes were not owed, reflecting its desire to maintain control over its tax policies.This case highlights the tension between national tax sovereignty and EU regulations aimed at curbing unfair competition through favorable tax deals. While the EU can force Ireland to reclaim the unpaid taxes, it cannot dictate how the country spends the money, leaving the Irish government with a difficult decision. Ireland's low corporate tax rate has been key to its economic growth, but the Apple ruling could have global ramifications as more countries adopt minimum tax frameworks to address tax avoidance by multinational corporations.The case underscores broader issues in international tax law, as countries like Luxembourg and the Netherlands, also known for favorable tax policies, may face similar pressures. While Ireland is legally obligated to collect the money, its cautious approach reflects a concern about maintaining its attractiveness to global businesses. The funds remain in escrow, and Ireland has yet to reveal how it plans to utilize the money, which is equivalent to 2.43% of its GDP.You Can Give Ireland Tax Revenue—But Can You Make Ireland Spend It? This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.minimumcomp.com/subscribe
In this election year, the issue of immigration has become especially contentious. As one of the four states that share a border with Mexico, California has often tried to lead compassionately, especially when it comes to supporting immigrant children who come here alone. So far this year, nearly 10,000 immigrant youth have made new homes in California. Hundreds of them have benefitted from a unique program that provides legal help and guides them as they adjust to life in a new country. Reporter Lauren DeLaunay Miller brings us the story of one high school student whose life was transformed by the program, and tells us why he believes this program needs to stick around for good. Plus, we visit San Francisco's Buena Vista Horace Mann school. By day, it's a Spanish immersion school for students from kindergarten to 8th grade. But by night, it transforms into something completely unique in the city: a homeless shelter for families with children enrolled in the school district. The shelter provides a hot meal, shower and a place to sleep in the gym or auditorium. To boost their morale, parents at the shelter are able to cook a meal together twice a month. KQED's Daisy Nguyen takes us into the kitchen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The spinal cord serves as the main communication highway between the brain and body. Did you know that 80% of people with multiple sclerosis have spinal cord lesions on MRI? These lesions can disrupt specific neural pathways, leading to common MS symptoms like numbness, weakness, impaired coordination, balance issues, bladder problems, constipation, and sexual dysfunction. For instance, damage to the corticospinal tract on one side of the spinal cord can weaken an arm or leg. A remarkable autopsy study revealed that nearly 90% of people with MS still had active inflammation in the spinal cord. This finding brings new hope for potential treatments, even for older and progressive MS patients. Advances in imaging technology, including more powerful MRI scanners (3 Tesla and higher), are enhancing our ability to see inside the spinal cord, which is as thin as a pinky finger. Improved spinal cord imaging is driving the development of new therapies in clinical trials and helping identify those at risk for worsening disability, ultimately guiding better treatment decisions. Barry Singer MD, Director of The MS Center for Innovations in Care, interviews: Gabriele De Luca MD DPhil, Professor of Clinical Neurology and Experimental Neuropathology, University of Oxford, United Kingdom Bruce Cree MD PhD, Professor of Neurology at University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine
Join us for an afternoon focused on automation and innovation for public good. Autonomous vehicles have the potential to revolutionize transportation in our cities, offering increased accessibility and efficiency in our urban transport systems. The 8th Autonomous Vehicles and the City symposium at The Commonwealth Club World Affairs of California will feature global discussions from senior executives and experts across the AV industry and the public sector. From integrating automation and AI within public transit systems to optimizing resources like curbs and city rights-of-way for autonomous vehicle operations to reduce vehicle miles traveled, the conference will touch on the variety of ways AV platforms are being used to serve diverse populations and help global cities meet climate goals. Speakers and Moderators Dr. William (Billy) Riggs, Professor, University of San Francisco; Director, Autonomous Vehicles & the City Initiative Dr. Otgontsetseg Erhemjamts, Dean, School of Management, University of San Francisco Sharon Giovinazzo, CEO, LightHouse for the Blind and Visually Impaired San Francisco Mollie Cohen D'Agostino, Executive Director, Mobility Science, Automation and Inclusion Center (MoSAIC) at UC Davis Arielle Fleisher, Policy Development and Research Manager at Waymo Brook Dubose, Associate Principal and Cities, Planning & Design Leader at Arup Dr. Henriette Cornet, Professor, University of San Francisco; Strategic Mobility Consultant Tim Haile, Executive Director, Contra Costa Transportation Authority (CCTA) Dr. James Fishelson, Executive Director, PATH at UC Berkeley Dr. Sven Beiker, Managing Director, Silicon Valley Mobility; Lecturer, Stanford University Ron Thaniel, Senior Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs, Zoox Dr. Michael Goldman, Professor, University of San Francisco; Associate Dean of Graduate Programs Hosted by the University of San Francisco School of Management. In partnership with The Commonwealth Club of California Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
"Hear how the exceptional leader and strategic thinker has been able to navigate complex challenges and drive innovative solutions to success." Steven Feinberg, PhD., is a Neurostrategist, Executive Coach and High Performance Team builder for some of the sharpest, smartest brains and businesses in America. He works with CEO's, senior executives and business founders, from billion-dollar Corporate 500s to young and hungry entrepreneurial start-ups, across brands like Oracle, Google, LinkedIn, Wells Fargo, Hitachi and Xero, ranked Number 1 innovation Start-up. For the past 30 years, he also taught at the University of San Francisco School of Management and School of Education, and had the honor of guest lecturing at UC Berkley, Stanford and Cal Poly. He authored a highly-acclaimed Amazon best seller leadership book called, The Advantage-Makers, and he live in Palo Alto, California.
"Hear how the exceptional leader and strategic thinker has been able to navigate complex challenges and drive innovative solutions to success." Steven Feinberg, PhD., is a Neurostrategist, Executive Coach and High Performance Team builder for some of the sharpest, smartest brains and businesses in America. He works with CEO's, senior executives and business founders, from billion-dollar Corporate 500s to young and hungry entrepreneurial start-ups, across brands like Oracle, Google, LinkedIn, Wells Fargo, Hitachi and Xero, ranked Number 1 innovation Start-up. For the past 30 years, he also taught at the University of San Francisco School of Management and School of Education, and had the honor of guest lecturing at UC Berkley, Stanford and Cal Poly. He authored a highly-acclaimed Amazon best seller leadership book called, The Advantage-Makers, and he live in Palo Alto, California.
Our guest today is Gretchen Sisson, a sociologist at UC San Francisco who studies abortion and adoption. Her new book, “Relinquished”, is the culmination of a decade-long study in which Sisson interviewed mothers from across the country who had given their children up for adoption. Sisson examines the myths and realities associated with these mothers – for example, only 14% are teenagers. But the majority live in poverty - over half have an income of less than $5,000 a year, and some experts suggest up to 20% are homeless. On February 6, 2024, Gretchen Sisson came to the studios of KQED in San Francisco to talk about “Relinquished” with Lara Bazelon, a professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law and the author of "Ambitious Like A Mother".
Are people more stressed than they used to be? Yes! Some of it has to do with awareness because of how much information we have access to. Naturally, we as humans are affected by our environment. Our stressors aren't as obvious as they once were, i.e. email vs predator. Lauren asked about the difference between stress and anxiety. While stress hormones are necessary for survival, we're really overloaded with them now. Keep in mind that stress differs whether it's in your conscious or subconscious mind. It's obvious that we can only truly examine our conscious mind and our body. These things are giving us clues all the time. On the bright side, we all have the same nervous system so we're all going through these same sensations. As the conversation transitions to our relationship with money, Lea gives some tactical examples of things to look out for and ways to better your relationship with money. Start with a discrete place, like checking your credit card statement, and examine how you're feeling. Keep in mind that your money stories, which may be adding to your stress, are not your fault. An interesting tip Lea gives is to watch Real Housewives or something like that and examine the feelings you have about their money. What's the first action you should take? Recognize that your relationship with money starts with you. Learn to monitor how you feel about money. Lea closes by talking about how we define happiness and gives us another way to think about it. If you liked this episode, you'll also like episode 161 (last week's) and 74 Empathy and Shame in the Personal Finance Community. About Lea: Lea Durante, a Family Nurse Practitioner turned Integrative Health Coach, wields quick, science-based techniques for potent mental and physical transformations. Having trained at the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing and amassed over 50,000 patient encounters, Lea recognized the limits of traditional healthcare to achieve vibrant wellbeing. This insight led her to pioneered innovative solutions, employing cutting-edge science for self-directed body-mind-spirit integration, stress reduction and burnout recovery. Her methods draw from the latest advancements in nervous system regulation, subconscious reprogramming, neuroplasticity, and more. Lea guides individual clients in her signature coaching work “The Integration Experience” and tailors impactful wellness programs for corporate teams. As a co-host of the From Your Center podcast, she shares resources, tools, and inspiration weekly. She lives in Idaho, with her husband and 2 sons and finds joy in reading, gardening, yoga, and jumping on the trampoline with her kids. Connect with Lea: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lea-durante-np/ https://www.instagram.com/lea.durante.np/ https://www.leadurante.com/ Free eBook : 5 Secrets to Vibrant Health: https://www.leadurante.com/ebook Free Nervous System Quiz: https://www.leadurante.com/quiz From Your Center (podcast): https://www.leadurante.com/podcast Email: lea@leadurante.com Connect with Lauren: https://twitter.com/AdultingIsEasy https://www.instagram.com/@adultingiseasyreal https://www.housemoneymedia.com/
In this episode, NAWL SCOTUS Subcommittee Chair and University of San Francisco School of Law Professor, Michelle Travis, speaks with Colorado Attorney General, Phil Weiser. Michelle and Phil discuss Phil's role as Colorado's Attorney General, his role in the 303 Creative Supreme Court case, and how to stick to your values throughout your career.
Today, we celebrate with another year and another reunion update for three practices. One is a family practice DPC, one is an internal medicine DPC, and one is a pediatric DPC. Opening their DPC after residency. Our guests have year after year provided insights on the creation and changes in their practices and also on how their confidence as independent physicians and business owners has changed as well. If you're interested in their journeys from the beginning, you can access the earlier interviews by clicking on these links: Episode 51: A Year In Review and Episode 105: Year 2 In Review. The family physicians of the group, Dr. Christina much and Dr. Jake much both attended college at William and Mary, and then went on to attend the West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine with the realization that the rushed seven minute visit did not provide patients or doctors with adequate time to make meaningful lifestyle changes needed to control and reverse disease. They started defiant DPC in Williamsburg, Virginia in August of 2020. In September of 2021, they welcomed baby girl Isla into their family. And as of the release of this recording, have welcomed baby Beckett now as well. Both mom and baby are doing great. Dr. Lauren Hughes is a board certified pediatrician and lactation consultant, or IBCLC, and founder and owner of Bloom Pediatrics and Lactation. She provides all general pediatric services as well as breastfeeding services to her patients in Kansas City, Kansas, where she was the first to become a dual IBCLC and MD in the state of Kansas. Dr. Hughes is a wife and mother of Calvin and twins, Nolan and Sloan. Dr. Dipti Mankur is an internal medicine graduate from the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine, Fresno Medical Education Program. She hails from a small coastal town in India where her medical schooling was at Manipal University in India. To meet her personal and professional goals in primary care, she started her DPC, My Happy Doctor, in San Diego, California in July of 2020, where through telemedicine and home visits. She continues to care for her patients.---------------------Check out the My DPC Story RESOURCE PAGE HERE!Find a DPC checklist on how to start your own DPC, DPC conference recordings, andDownload Hint's 2023 Employer Trends in Direct Primary Care here: https://bit.ly/3EZAYej Learn more about Med Mastery: HERE Do you have a question for our future guest to answer? Click this link and leave us a voicemail with your question: https://www.speakpipe.com/mydpcstorySupport the showVisit the DPC SWAG store HERE!Let's get SOCIAL! Follow My DPC Story! FACEBOOK * INSTAGRAM * LinkedIn * TWITTER * TIKTOK * YouTube
Dr. Nicole Calakos is the Lincoln Financial Group Distinguished Professor of Neurobiology and Chief of the Movement Disorders section in Neurology at Duke University Medical Center. Research in Nicole's lab examines how the brain learns and adapts to experiences. She studies synaptic plasticity, from the levels of molecules, cells, cell circuits, and behaviors, to understand what goes wrong in disease and how we can harness brain processes to address disease. When she's not working, Nicole enjoys being outdoors, playing sports, running, going mountain biking, and participating in mountain bike races. Her favorite indoor activities include creative cooking and spending time with family and friends. Nicole was awarded her MD and PhD degrees from Stanford University. Afterwards, she completed an internship in Medicine and Residency in Neurology at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. She conducted postdoctoral research at Stanford University before joining the faculty at Duke University in 2005. Nicole has received numerous awards and honors in her career, including the 2023 Korsmeyer award from the American Society of Clinical Investigation and being named an elected Member of the U.S. National Academy of Medicine, a Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, and a Fellow of the American Society of Clinical Investigators. In our interview, Nicole shares more about her life and science.
In this episode, we hear from Mica Estrada about kindness, how there's more to it than just being polite or courteous, and how incorporating kindness into institutional practices can help to diversify STEMM fields. Dr. Estrada is a Professor at the Institute for Health & Aging and Associate Dean of Diversity, Inclusion and Outreach in the University of California, San Francisco School of Nursing. Mica would like to amend her statement regarding the history of exploitation and racism in America to include the genocide against Native people. She sincerely apologizes for the omission in her statements. --- If this podcast was useful to you and you would like to support the work of the Institute for Diversity Science, consider checking out the donation options on our website.
Esther Gokhale studied biochemistry at Harvard and Princeton and, later, acupuncture at the San Francisco School of Oriental Medicine. After experiencing crippling back pain during her first pregnancy and unsuccessful back surgery, Gokhale began her lifelong crusade to vanquish back pain. Her studies at the Aplomb® Institute in Paris and years of research in Brazil, India, Portugal and elsewhere led her to develop the Gokhale Method, a unique, systematic approach to help people find their bodies' way back to pain-free living. Gokhale's book, 8 Steps to a Pain-Free Back, has sold over 300,000 copies and has been translated into ten languages. Find out more @ https://gokhalemethod.com/For our classes Somaticprimer.com & Vidyamethod.comSupport the show
The US Supreme Court released two decisions on June 29, 2023 which will have a profound effect on Affirmative Action. Luke Boso, a constitutional specialist, analyses the rulings. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/james-herlihy/message
As we mark the one-year anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision in the case of Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization overturning the Constitutional right to abortion, tune in to the latest #NAWLPodcast episode hosted by NAWL Advocacy Committee Member and Professor of Law at the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she serves as the Co-Director of USF's Work Law and Justice Program, Michelle Travis who speaks with former Deputy Director of U.S. Programs at the Center for Reproductive Rights, Lauren Elfant. Michelle and Lauren discuss the comprehensive litigation strategies for advancing reproductive rights in our post-Roe landscape. Lauren also offers suggestions for lawyers (from any practice area!) to get involved in reproductive rights advocacy.Center for Reproductive Rights Resources: After Roe Fell: Abortion Laws by StateLegal Analysis: What Dobbs Got WrongThe Constitutional Right to Reproductive Autonomy: Realizing the Promise of the 14th AmendmentState Constitutions and Sex DiscriminationThe Fight Forward Resources
The Civil Liberties Director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), David Greene, joins Tim to talk about current efforts to ban the social media app TikTok from American users. The EFF describes itself as the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. Founded in 1990, EFF says its “mission is to ensure that technology supports freedom, justice, and innovation for all people of the world.” In this episode, David talks about current legislation in the U.S. to ban the popular social media app called TikTok, but it has more far-reaching impacts than just TikTok. https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/RESTRICT_Act_auphonic.mp3 TikTok is a short-form video hosting platform owned by a Chinese company called ByteDance. TikTok users create their own videos and submit them to the platform. Some videos can be as short as a few seconds, while others can be as long as 10 minutes. TikTok started in China under a different name, and continues in that country under its original brand. The social media app made its international debut in September of 2017. To date, the TikTok app has been downloaded more than 150 million times in the United States and has how surpassed 2 billion downloads globally. If you have kids, especially teenagers, you probably don't need me to tell you how popular the app is, but it's not limited to teenagers. Videos on TikTok are well known for going viral. This causes them to jump onto other platforms like Twitter and Instagram, where for some, their reach penetrates America's national consciousness. Sometimes a TikTok video will go viral to the extent that America's traditional media will pick up the story. But the TikTok story is more than that of just a popular app. That 150 million download number means that the app is installed on roughly 150 million American smart devices. This gives the social media platform access to data and information on those 150 million users. What complicates this is that ByteDance is a Chinese-owned company. And despite assurances from the company, a common fear is that the government of China is using this access to spy on Americans. Links Electronic Frontier Foundation "Patriot Act on Steroids:" Left and Right Unite Against Fear-mongering TikTok Ban, MSN TikTok Ban Faces Obscure Hurdle: The Berman Amendments, The Wall Street Journal Could the RESTRICT Act Criminalize the Use of VPNs?, Reason About this Episode's Guest David Greene David Greene, Senior Staff Attorney and Civil Liberties Director, has significant experience litigating First Amendment issues in state and federal trial and appellate courts. David currently serves on the steering committee of the Free Expression Network, the governing committee of the ABA Forum on Communications Law, and on advisory boards for several arts and free speech organizations across the country. David is also an adjunct professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, where he teaches classes in First Amendment and media law and was formerly an instructor in the journalism department at San Francisco State University. He has written and lectured extensively on many areas of First Amendment Law, including as a contributor to the International Encyclopedia of Censorship. Before joining EFF, David was for twelve years the Executive Director and Lead Staff Counsel for First Amendment Project, where he worked with EFF on numerous cases including Bunner v. DVDCCA. David also previously served as program director of the National Campaign for Freedom of Expression where he was the principal contributor and general editor of the NCFE Quarterly and the principal author of the NCFE Handbook to Understanding, Preparing for and Responding to Challenges to your Freedom of Artistic Expression. He also practiced with the firms Bryan Cave LLP and Hancock, Rothert & Bunshoft. Way back in 1998, he was a founding member,
It's a war on our children here at home by our own government. Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-show You can now support the show while purchasing gold and silver: www.davidknight.gold
Jeffrey Weissman (born October 2, 1958) is an American actor. He has appeared in dozens of motion pictures and TV shows, most notably as George McFly in Back to the Future Part II and III and as Teddy Conway in Pale Rider. He has guest starred spots on Scarecrow and Mrs. King, Max Headroom, Dallas, The Man Show, and with Dick Van Dyke on Diagnosis: Murder and as Screech's Guru on Saved by the Bell. Weissman is a teacher of commedia dell'arte and film technique, with students including both professionals and newcomers to the arts. He also teaches acting for film, directing, writing and improv at San Francisco School of Digital Filmmaking.
This week's episode of the New Security Broadcast explores Invisible Threads: Addressing the Root Causes of Migration from Guatemala by Investing in Women and Girls—a new report from the Population Institute. “We feel like it's really important to highlight how the lives of women and girls and other marginalized groups are really central to a lot of the issues that are at the root causes of migration from the region,” says Kathleen Mogelgaard, President and CEO of the Population Institute. In this episode, Mogelgaard lays out the report's findings and recommendations with two fellow contributors: Aracely Martínez Rodas, Director of the Master in Development at the Universidad del Valle de Guatemala, and Dr. J. Joseph Speidel, Professor Emeritus at the University of California, San Francisco School of Medicine. In recent years, a growing proportion of migrants who arrive at the U.S. border come from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras. Mogelgaard notes that this surge of migrants has captured political attention in the United States, and one of the most important responses has been the release of the Root Causes Strategy by the Biden-Harris Administration. The Root Causes Strategy illustrates dynamic, complex, and interrelated drivers of migration, including economic insecurity, governance, climate change and environmental degradation, and crime and violence. To gain greater perspective on the regional challenges, the Population Institute report examines how the root causes in the White House strategy play out in one nation: Guatemala. For Guatemala, one of the main causes of internal migration is the search for employment or higher income, says Aracely Martínez Rodas. Guatemala has the largest economy in Central America, and is considered an upper middle income country. However, half the population lives in poverty. Why is this so? Rodas identifies four structural factors in Guatemala that influence migration trends: 1) The impact of neoliberal policies implemented in the 1980s and 1990s that weakened the state; 2) Violence and structural racism have influenced the state's ability to provide basic services, security, and living conditions that ensure quality of life; 3) The creation of gaps between middle income populations and low income populations, which often do not receive the same services or experience the same infrastructure, and; 4) A historical migration flux that has strengthened and expanded migration networks, as well as links between family, friends, and communities in Guatemala and in desired destinations. Rodas highlights that these historical migratory fluxes and networks are notable because they create a “migrant imaginary.” With the influences of both remittances and digital technology, information about the benefits of migration are easily shared. Thus, the migrant imaginary plays an important part in how people decide to move, she continues, observing that “it's impossible to prevent.” For men, in particular, migration can be considered a rite of passage. The possibilities of making progress in one's life offered by leaving outweigh the risks this journey may bring. “Nothing compares to the attraction of migration,” she says. Connecting Guatemala's migration trends to its demographic profile reveals that the country is on a trajectory to what demographers consider a “stable population.” Dr. Speidel observed that in 1970, there were 5 million people living in Guatemala. Today it's 17.8 million. “The future might bring as many as 25 million in 2050 or maybe even 40 million in 2100,” Speidel says. Guatemala's considerable progress in its family planning programming has also been effective, with the country's total fertility rate (the average number of children each woman will have) reduced from about 5 in 1995 to 2.4 today. “If we get down to that magic number 2.1, then essentially, we're going to have a stable population,” says Speidel. Given this demographic profile, the report notes that education is one critical investment towards addressing the root causes of migration. Half of Guatemala's population is under the age of 22, and Speidel says that education is “sort of the ticket out to a modern world.” Mogelgaard says that an integrated approach to education that includes family planning and reproductive health services can represent opportunities to better understand how the status of women and girls connects to the root causes of migration. But what about the role of boys in this process? Rodas pointed out that conservative lobbies and religious organizations in Guatemala play a strong role in preventing sexual and reproductive health services from being available, and that they continue to bring about a “machista perspective,” where the view is to control women's bodies. With this continuing influence on the education of boys, says Rodas, they will grow up in the same context of violence and attempts to control women. If women are more empowered, there inevitably will be conflict. This challenge is why NGOs, for example, need to work alongside religious sectors. If we forget about them, observes Rodas, we will be basically doing nothing. Mogelgaard hopes that the Invisible Threads report and the conversations it will instigate will not only contribute to the discussion around the U.S. response to the root causes of migration, but also shape the investments that could be made right now. She says that such investments “will help to build a more robust human rights-based, gender-responsive approach to this comprehensive framework on addressing the root causes of migration from the region.”
Iran is currently experiencing its largest civil rights movement since the 1979 revolution. This uprising, sparked by the killing of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini—who died after being detained by the Iranian morality police for being improperly veiled—is proving to be a critical turning point for Iranian women. Since the protests began in September, at least 16,000 have been detained, and hundreds have been killed—including at least 380 protestors and at least 58 children, some as young as eight. Helping us to unpack these important issues are two very special guests: Dr. Yalda Hamidi is Assistant Professor of Gender and Women's Studies at Minnesota State University, Mankato. She identifies as a feminist pedagogue, mentor, and storyteller. Yalda's research provides a more comprehensive picture of transnational feminism for diasporic communities and explores intersectional identities and feminisms in Iranian women's writing in the diaspora and inside Iran. Dr. Parmis Khatibi is a leading expert on mental health and wellness services. She is a clinical specialist at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center as well as a Clinical Adjunct Professor for the University of California, San Francisco School of Pharmacy and USC School of Pharmacy. She provides mental health and clinical care to the most vulnerable community members suffering from addiction. She is engaged in solving some of the most pressing issues of our global economy and has served as Chairwoman for the World Affairs Council of Orange County, California.Check out this episode's landing page at MsMagazine.com for a full transcript, links to articles referenced in this episode, further reading and ways to take action.Tips, suggestions, pitches? Get in touch with us at ontheissues@msmagazine.com. Support the show
Noam's favorite guest, Lara Bazelon is back. She is the author of A Good Mother, a professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she holds the Barnett chair in Trial Advocacy. She spent seven years as a deputy federal public defender in Los Angeles.
Ruha Benjamin has been called one of the country's most insightful scholars on issues related to race, technology and justice. In her new book, Viral Justice, Benjamin explores—in a very personal way—two social issues that have received extensive attention over the past two years: police violence and the pandemic of COVID-19. For Prof. Benjamin, these two issues existed in tandem for a reason: they are both public health crises that festered and continue to fester because they are both built on unjust systems. Benjamin examines the converging plagues of COVID-19 and police violence, mapping the multiple routes through which racism gets under the skin. Recounting her personal experiences and those of her family, Benjamin illuminates the devastating impact of the chronic stress of racism, the trauma caused by mass imprisonment, and the vast inequities of our nation's health-care system. As she channels her own life story, she also offers a passionate, inspiring, and practical vision of how seemingly minor decisions and habits could spread virally and have exponentially positive effects. Join us as Professor Benjamin re-envisions the significance of individual actions and explains how we can build a more just world―one small change at a time. About the SpeakersRuha Benjamin is a professor of African American studies at Princeton University, founding director of the Ida B. Wells JUST Data Lab, and author of three books, Viral Justice (2022), Race After Technology (2019), and People's Science (2013), and editor of Captivating Technology (2019). She graduated from Spelman College with a BA in Sociology & Anthropology and received her MA and PhD degrees from the University of California, Berkeley. Dr. Shabnam Koirala-Azad is the first female dean of the USF School of Education, and in 2018 was recognized as one of the Most Influential Women in the Bay Area. For more than a decade as a faculty member in the School of Education and as department chair for the Department of International and Multicultural Education, she added a strong global education component to the curriculum and co-founded the first degree program in Human Rights Education in the United States. As a leader, she is nationally recognized for her ability to infuse principles of justice and equity in her leadership practices. MLF ORGANIZER Gerald Harris NOTES A Technology & Society Member-led Forum program. Forums at the Club are organized and run by volunteer programmers who are members of The Commonwealth Club, and they cover a diverse range of topics. Learn more about our Forums. This program is part of our Good Lit series, underwritten by the Bernard Osher Foundation. In association with Inforum. SPEAKERS Introduction by Gerald Harris Chair, Technology & Society Member-led Forum, The Commonwealth Club of California Ruha Benjamin Professor of African American Studies, Princeton University; Director, Ida B. Wells Just Data Lab; Author, Viral Justice: How We Grow the World We Want Shabnam Koirala-Azad Dean, University of San Francisco School of Education—Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on October 19th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Over the past two years, the United States has experienced the largest crime surge in decades. Aggravated assaults went up. Shoplifting went up. Domestic violence went up. Homicides went up. In 2020, the U.S. murder rate rose 30%, the largest single year increase in recorded U.S. history. And yet, the most dominant voices in the last few years, are the ones that believe our attempts to mitigate crime have been too punitive, and that the solutions lie in less people in prison and less police on the streets. Today, guest host Kmele Foster moderates a debate with Laura Bazelon and Rafael Mangual about the state of criminal justice in America. Bazelon has spent her career advocating for criminal defendants, directs The Criminal and Juvenile Justice Clinic and The Racial Justice Clinic at the University of San Francisco School of Law, and was a federal public defender in LA. Mangual, author of Criminal Injustice, is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute, where he's the head of research for the Policing and Public Safety Initiative. While Foster, Bazelon and Mangual all agree that the criminal justice system is, in many ways, broken, today they debate the particular defects, the scale of the issues, the root causes, and ultimately what we ought to do about it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join Host Lyons Filmer in conversation with law professor, advocate, author, and mother Lara Bazelon about embracing imbalance when it comes to work, life, and motherhood. Lara's recent book, Ambitious Like a Mother: Why Prioritizing Your Career Is Good For Your Kids, was published in spring 2022. This is the second conversation in our Empowering Women in Today's World series, co-presented with the Mesa Refuge. Both English and Spanish-language audio podcasts are posted, and the video has Spanish-language captions enabled. You can find all of the recordings on Apple Podcasts, SoundCloud, Spotify, Amazon Podcast, and YouTube. You can follow us at any of these platforms to get automated notices of new recordings. Lara Bazelon Lara is a professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law where she directs the criminal and racial justice clinics. From 2012-2015, she was a visiting associate clinical professor at Loyola Law School and the director of the Loyola Law School Project for the Innocent. She was a trial attorney in the Office of the Federal Public Defender in Los Angeles for seven years. As a 2017 Jacob and Valeria Langeloth Foundation Criminal Justice Fellow at the Mesa Refuge, Lara used her residency to complete her well-received book Rectify: The Power of Restorative Justice After Wrongful Conviction (Beacon Press 2018). Host Lyons Filmer Lyons is the former program director at community radio KWMR in Point Reyes Station, California, where she served for 18 years. Her interest in radio began in college, where she was a music DJ and news reader. In the 1990s, she was a volunteer programmer at KPFA in Berkeley, where she produced and hosted programs on women's issues, drama and literature. She joined KWMR in 1999 and became its program director soon after. Among other programs, Lyons hosts “Mesa Refuge Interviews,” talking with the current residents of Mesa Refuge Writers Retreat. Find out more about The New School at Commonweal on our website: tns.commonweal.org. And like/follow our Soundcloud channel for more great podcasts.
This week on Maximum Mom, your host Elise Buie joined Lara Bazelon.Lara is a law professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, where she directs the Criminal & Juvenile Justice and Racial Justice Clinics and holds the Barnett Chair in Trial Advocacy. Before that, she worked as a deputy federal public defender and the director of a Los Angeles-based innocence project. Along the way, she got married, had two children, divorced, and worked to create a different kind of family. Advocating for criminal defendants and writing about systemic breakdowns in courtrooms and in families have always felt interrelated and important. So often, people stay within their silos, unaware of the rich possibilities for collaboration, support, and mutual understanding. Her writing seeks to break down those barriers and ask that her readers open their minds to unexpected—even unlikely—ways of thinking about problems that may not be so intractable after all. To learn more, check out the profiles in MM LaFleur's Lives with a Purpose and The Sun Magazine.4:37 they're at great risk7:24 it sparked a huge reaction12:01 we're choosing what to do16:41 opening your mind20:28 great lesson24:21 missing a couple of hours, she was going to learn more29:25 how do you look at these issues34:40 turning that mirror on yourself 38:00 is it really anything such as too much informationWatch the interview here.Subscribe to Maximum Mom on your favorite podcast player, so you never miss an episode!Sign up for the Maximum Mom newsletter!
How can scholars of education work together to strengthen educational policy and practice? In this episode, I talk to Kevin Kumashiro about some of his recent work to build education scholar collectives, groups of scholars and researchers working together to share their knowledge and perspectives to improve education. He talks about several of these scholar collectives in various parts of the United States, and we discuss their origins, goals, successes, and challenges. We also talk about how they work and the different forms they can take. Kevin Kumashiro has served in many roles in the field of education, including professor at the University of Illinois-Chicago and Dean of the School of Education at the University of San Francisco. Links Related to Scholar CollectivesKevin Kumashiro's Site (with conference info)Kevin's Article on Scholarly CollectivesChicago's Scholar Collective: CREATECalifornia's Scholar Collective: CARE-EDEducation Deans for Equity and JusticeESD Podcast ResourcesEducation for Sustainable Democracy HomepageBrett Levy's Open-Access Research Articles (Free Downloads)Education for Sustainable Democracy Facebook Page (Please Like!)YouTube Channel for Education for Sustainable Democracy (Please Subscribe!)Brett's Twitter Page for Handle @brettlmlevyRelated Episodes of ESDBuilding a Movement for Civic Education, with Michael Rebell (Teachers College, Columbia University & Democracy Ready New York)The Civically Engaged Districts Project, with Prof. Beth Rubin (Rutgers) and Four District Administrators (New Brunswick Public Schools)Support the show
lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com.Richard Zitran535 PACIFIC AVENUE, SUITE 100 SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94133 (415) 354-2701 DIRECT RICHARD@ZITRINLAWOFFICE.COM CURRICULUM VITAE - LEGAL ETHICS Member, State Bar of California, 1974 - present A.B., Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, l968 (with Honors in Government) J.D., New York University School of Law, 1974 Attendee, University of San Francisco School of Law, 1973-1974; Executive Director, Moot Court Lecturer in Law, University of California, Hastings College of the Law, teaching Professional Responsibility (Legal Ethics in the Practice of Law), 2010 – present; Emeritus Lecturer, 2019 – present Director/Founder, Center for Applied Legal Ethics, University of San Francisco School of Law, 2000 - 2004; Faculty Coordinator, Legal Ethics Seminar courses, 1991 - 2000 Adjunct Professor of Law, University of California, Hastings College of the Law, 1994 – 2010 Adjunct Professor of Law, University of San Francisco, Professional Responsibility, Professional Responsibility Seminar, and Seminar in Legal Ethics and the Practice of Law, 1977 - 2006; and Trial Practice, 1986 - 1987, 1991 - 1994 and 1997 - 2000 Visiting Lecturer, Fordham University Law School, first year orientation program – “Truth, Justice, Ethics, and Morality” 2001 – 2005, as well as other law schools SELECTED LEGAL AFFILIATIONS, COMMITTEES Certified Specialist, Legal Malpractice, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization, 2010 – present Chair, State Bar of California Committee on Professional Responsibility and Conduct, 1994-1995; Special Consultant, American Bar Association, Program of Assistance and Review, 1989 – 2006 Member, American Bar Association Standing Committee on Lawyer Information and Referral Service, 1991 - 1995; Principal Drafter, ABA Model Rule and Legislation governing lawyer referral services Pro Bono Consultant to Bay Area legal services and criminal defense groups, including the California Appellate Project; the First District Appellate Project; the Bar Association of San Francisco Justice & Diversity Center – Pro Bono Project and Homeless Advocacy Project; the Legal Aid Society Employment Law Center; Bay Area Legal Aid; East Bay Community Law Center; and several Northern California county public defender offices Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.comhttps://www.lovethylawyer.com/ 510.582.9090 Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms & Transcripts: Paul Roberts We'd love to hear from you. Send me an email at louis@lovethylawyer.com. Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover. Please rate us and review us on Apple Podcasts.
Surveys reveal an equity gap in estate planning. Although everyone should have an estate plan, Americans in communities of color are less likely to have plans in place. Without powers of attorney and health care directives, families may find it hard to manage the affairs of their incapacitated elders. And when elders die without a trust or will, it may be difficult to keep the home and other assets in the family.Verleana Green-Telusca, a lawyer in Oakland, describes how she became an estate planner and the innovative community outreach program that she developed. In 2014, Verleana founded The Estate and Retirement Planning Specialists, which offers free educational programs regarding estate and retirement planning. She uses actors to dramatize the importance of estate planning by playing out a family drama. Drawing on her experience, she shares thoughts on expanding access to estate planning.About Our Guest:Verleana Green-Telusca founded and operates an estate planning law firm. She received her bachelor's degree from UC Berkeley and her law degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. She discovered a passion for estate planning and went on to receive an LLM in Taxation from Golden Gate University Law School. She has taught Elder Law at USF School of Law. She recently received a Jefferson Award for her community service.About Our Host:Jeffrey Galvin is a lawyer at Downey Brand LLP based in Sacramento. He litigates trust and estate disputes around Northern California. Jeff created and edits the blog Trust on Trial, which covers California trust and estate litigation. He is a member the Executive Committee of the Trusts and Estates Section of the California Lawyers Association.Trust Me is produced by Foley Marra Studios.Thank you for listening to Trust Me!
The fourth installment in our series on trichomoniasis (“trich”) infections focuses on the psychosocial impact of trich. In our conversation with Ina Park, MD, we explore common questions that emerge following a trich diagnosis including how long may one have had the infection before it was detected, what partners need to know in terms of testing and treatment, and how patients and health professionals alike can become empowered to discuss sexual health including testing for STIs like trich. Dr. Park is Associate Professor, Family Community Medicine, University of California at San Francisco School of Medicine. Dr. Park's website: https://www.inapark.net/ Finding the Right Health Care Provider: https://www.ashasexualhealth.org/your-healthcare-provider/ Trichomoniasis - Fast Facts: https://www.ashasexualhealth.org/trichomoniasis/ Taking a Sexual History for Health Care Providers: https://www.ashasexualhealth.org/healthcare-providers/
Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not new concepts for law firm managers, however the pandemic resulted in more firms acknowledging that remote and hybrid models do work and are worth investing in long-term. According to a recent American Lawyer survey, “80% of firms have completed, or are currently developing, formal assessments of roles and individual workers to see if they were eligible for full remote work in perpetuity—beyond the pandemic.”In today's episode host Karla Eckardt welcomes Garima Goswami and Andreas Becker, of Lawyaw, a Clio company, to discuss their eBook on managing remote and hybrid law firms.Garima Goswami is the Content Manager at Lawyaw. She is in charge of studying the current state and upcoming trends within the legal industry and creating content based on the findings. Previously, she worked as a content marketer in the finance automation industry focusing prominently on the digital payments sector; led crisis management and communication projects; and, worked as a journalist for print media before transitioning into SaaS marketing. Andreas Becker is the Director of Business Development of Lawyaw at Clio. He has spent the last three and a half years working closely with thousands of legal professionals across the country to help streamline their practices. Prior to Lawyaw, Andreas practiced for several years as a personal injury and real estate attorney. He received his J.D. from the University of San Francisco School of Law, and a B.A. in Legal Studies from the University of California, Santa Barbara.This podcast has been approved by The Florida Bar Continuing Legal Education Department for 1 hour of General CLE credit including 1 hour of Technology CLE credit. Course #6243.REFERENCED RESOURCES:Lawyaw, part of ClioeBook: Tips for Managing Remote and Hybrid Law FirmseBook: How to Implement Process Optimization at Law FirmsArticle: How Law Firms Can Reinvent Talent Acquisition and Retention StrategiesThomson Reuters: 2021 Report on the State of the Legal MarketThe American LawyerArticle: Most Lawyers and Staff Are Now Eligible for Hybrid WorkArticle: For Hybrid to Work Longterm, Law Firm Processes Need Refresh ALA Legal Management Magazine: Let's Make a DealABA Formal Opinion 483
lovethylawyer.comA transcript of this podcast is available at lovethylawyer.com. ADAM M. CARLSONhttps://www.cmslaw.com/attorneys/adam-m-carlson/Attorney Adam M. Carlson is managing partner at Casper, Meadows, Schwartz & Cook. While he is skilled in various areas of law, he focuses the majority of his practice on serious injury cases, wrongful death and civil rights. While he has extensive experience handling all types of cases involving serious injury or wrongful death, he also specializes in premises and products liability matters. He believes that tailoring each case to each client's needs is key to providing aggressive and compassionate legal representation.In 2021-22, Carlson organized one of the most comprehensive trial strategy education series for attorneys in the Contra Costa County Bar Association. The series spanned over eight months and covered all aspects of litigation.Before joining the firm, Carlson served as an intake assistant for our team, where he was responsible for fielding calls from potential clients. It was at this time that Carlson decided he wanted to do more. He found that he was passionate about helping individuals who suffered injuries and illness due to another person's negligence, recklessness, or carelessness. After this realization, he enrolled in law school, where he pursued his passion for helping others facing serious and difficult legal matters.Prior to committing his life to legal work, Carlson attended Middlebury College where he completed his undergraduate coursework. Upon the completion of his undergraduate studies, he enrolled at the University of San Francisco School of Law where he achieved his Juris Doctorate. Following law school Carlson spent several years as a dedicated attorney for the Alameda County Public Defender's Office before joining our team. Currently, he holds memberships in various associations, including the State Bar of California, the US District Court Northern District of California, the US District Court Eastern District of California, the Earl Warren American Inn of Court, the Contra Costa County Bar Association, the Alameda-Contra Costa County Trial Lawyers Association, and the Consumer Attorneys of California. University of San Francisco School of Law, San Francisco, California J.D. - 2008Middlebury College, Middlebury, Vermont B.A. - 2004Super Lawyers Northern California - Rising Stars 2015-2020Contra Costa County Bar Association, Member 2013-Present, Litigation Section Board Member 2020State Bar of CaliforniaConsumer Attorneys of CaliforniaEarl Warren Inn of Court, Member 2015-Present, Board Member 2019-20American Inns of Court Outstanding Program Recipient at the Celebration of Excellence Dinner at the United States Supreme Court 2018-19 Louis Goodman www.louisgoodman.com louisgoodman2010@gmail.com 510.582.9090 Musical theme by Joel Katz, Seaside Recording, Maui Technical support: Bryan Matheson, Skyline Studios, OaklandAudiograms & Transcripts: Paul Roberts We'd love to hear from you. Send me an email at louis@lovethylawyer.com. Please subscribe and listen. Then tell us who you want to hear and what areas of interest you'd like us to cover. Please rate us and review us on Apple Podcasts.
One of the three San Francisco school board members appointed after this year's recall is already facing calls to resign. The member, Ann Hsu, made a racist statement in a candidate questionnaire ahead of November's election, saying that one of the biggest challenges for marginalized students, “especially in the Black and brown community,” was their “unstable family environments” and lack of family support and parental encouragement. Hsu has apologized, but her future is uncertain. Chronicle reporter Jill Tucker tells host Demian Bulwa why the controversy has touched many nerves in the a school system struggling with wide racial disparities in achievement. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Five months after city voters tossed out three school board members in a landslide recall, things have changed. The board, once lambasted for infighting and focusing on issues like renaming schools, is vowing to pivot back to a core issue — student performance. And the challenges are great, including disparities among racial groups and soaring absenteeism. Just 58% of students were deemed proficient in reading last year. Chronicle education reporter Jill Tucker tells host Demian Bulwa why members of the beleaguered board are also simply trying to learn how to do their jobs better. | Unlimited Chronicle access: sfchronicle.com/pod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This week’s guest is Lauren Yeager from the San Francisco School of Needlework & Design. The show is sponsored by Sassy Jacks Stitchery (sassyjacksstitchery.com). Lauren is a multi-faceted artist who has been working with needle and thread since she started making doll costumes as a child. She built a career in the costume-design world before […]
Alexa Koenig is using Silicon Valley tech for the prosecution of war crimes. As the executive director of the Human Rights Center at the University of California, Berkeley, she is proving how the device that each of us has in our pockets and which gives us the ability to bear witness to the world might be used to help secure international justice. At a time when atrocities from Ukraine to Uganda are being documented like never before, Koenig, a product of Marin, UCLA, UC Berkeley, and the University of San Francisco School of Law, is evolving the framework for professionals to use social media and other digital tools to strengthen human rights advocacy and accountability.
As San Francisco decides whether or not to recall District Attorney Chesa Boudin on June 7, join us for a nonpartisan forum to hear from both sides on this important choice. Boudin was elected in 2019 on a progressive platform of decarceration and criminal justice reform. While many applaud these efforts, doubts about the effectiveness of Boudin's policies, coupled with highly-publicized crimes, have dogged Boudin's office (and city leadership at-large). Increasing fears of disorder in the city and questions about the district attorney's job performance have led to San Francisco's second recall election this year. To break down the Boudin recall, The Commonwealth Club has invited two leading voices with opposing views on this important election. Lara Bazelon is a professor of law and the director of the Criminal Juvenile Justice and Racial Justice Clinical Programs at the University of San Francisco School of Law. Her writings on the justice system and its shortcomings have appeared in The Atlantic and The New York Times, and she's been a vocal supporter of the district attorney. Brooke Jenkins served as assistant district attorney under Boudin until October 2021. She agrees with Boudin's central tenet that the criminal justice system is racist and needs reform, but she left the office due to what she saw as a prioritization of politics over outcomes and the needs of crime victims and their families. She supports his recall. SPEAKERS Lara Bazelon Professor of Law and Director of Criminal Juvenile Justice and Racial Justice Clinical Programs, University of San Francisco Brooke Jenkins Former Assistant District Attorney of San Francisco Melissa Caen Attorney; Political Analyst—Moderator In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are currently hosting all of our live programming via YouTube live stream. This program was recorded via video conference on May 17th, 2022 by the Commonwealth Club of California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Another two-parter: the first half with our new favorite lefty Lara Bazelon, professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law, journalist, feminist, novelist, controversialist. After Lara leaves, probably to free someone from prison, the lads take the second half of the show to catch up on the stupid and depressing news of the week.- Baaaa-zelon- Broken clock: Lara thinks Betsy DeVos had a point…- The lefty case for free speech and due process on campus- Lara’s Atlantic piece on how the ACLU lost its way - From Skokie to the lady from Aquaman- The social justice cafeteria- The ACLU’s face of gender violence is a rich actress who probably beat up her husband- Like this podcast, courtrooms are rhetorically “violent.” Get used to it.- That Laura Kipnis book - That sold out live show in NYC next week (with special guest hints)- The Dems failed borsh bill- Cooling inflation that is still really hot and “barreling ahead”- The failure of Trump’s trade policy- The anti-commie case against Ron DeSantis’s performative anti-communism - And so much more!- Stop being cheap and subscribe below. The money kind of subscribe. Because every dollar helps pay off Matt’s substantial gambling debts. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit wethefifth.substack.com/subscribe
The glass ceiling may be broken, but the aspersions cast against mothers in the workplace remain. Lara Bazelon is a law professor at the University of San Francisco School of Law. She joins host Krys Boyd to discuss her argument that pursuing career goals is central to raising healthy, happy children – and that aspiration is part of the work-life balance. Her book is called “Ambitious Like a Mother: Why Prioritizing Your Career is Good for Your Kids.”
In episode 57, Dr. Rocky Jedick told Greg about Moral Foundations Theory as a guide to find common ground with people who disagree with you. That discussion was about vaccines. But how does Moral Foundations Theory apply in other contexts?What is Moral Foundations Theory? Greg reviews the six foundations of the Moral Foundations Theory from Jonathan Haidt's book, The Righteous Mind. He then applies each foundation to the issue of the Canadian truckers' "Freedom Convoy" and the recent ousting of members from a San Francisco school board.***Follow the Greg Krino Show here...GregKrino.comYouTubeInstagramFacebookTwitterLinkedInIf you enjoyed the podcast, please leave a 5-star rating and friendly comment on your podcast app. It takes only a minute, and it really helps convince popular guests to join me.If you have comments or ideas for the show, please contact me at gregkrinoshow@gmail.com.
Lara Bazelon has a decades-long career as a public defender. She worked as a trial attorney in the office of the public defender in Los Angeles for many years and is currently a law professor at the University of San Francisco, where she directs programs focusing on juvenile criminal justice and racial justice. But she's also a journalist and novelist. This year she published A Good Mother, a legal thriller about a tireless public defender who cuts short her maternity leave to return to work to defend a client. That client, a 19-year-old mother with a baby roughly the same age, has been accused of killing her husband. For all the novel's twists and turns, the real tension is in the subtext, which wrestles with questions like why motherhood can feel exponentially more demanding than fatherhood, whether being a “good mother” is compatible with extreme professional ambition and, most unsettling of all, what makes a “bad mother.” Lara spoke with Meghan about how these questions have embedded themselves in her own career and why romantic notions of perfect motherhood can actually hurt families.They also talked about a complicated defense case she worked on with her sister, the journalist Emily Bazelon, Lara's controversial work defending men accused of sexual assault on college campuses, and their shared feelings about idealized depictions of the work-life balance of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett. Guest Bio: Lara Bazelon is professor of law and the director of the Criminal Juvenile Justice and Racial Justice Clinical Programs at the University of San Francisco School of Law. She has taught law at Loyola Law School, where she directed the Loyola Law School Project for the Innocent. She was a trial attorney in the federal Public Defender's office in Los Angeles for seven years and has published journalism in Slate, Politico, The New York Times, The Washington Post and elsewhere. Her forthcoming book, Ambitious Like A Mother, will be published in April of 2022.