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Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about WSU cutting sports, colleges having to budget more now and what else will get cut, the Pac-12's media deal situation, and the playoff system.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the House Settlement news and what it means for new NIL rules in college sports, football schools versus basketball schools, and UW basketball.

Send us a text Episode 128: Today Is the First Day of the Rest of Your Life https://youtu.be/pv50YW4n6og "Fringe Psychology of the 1960s In Breakthrough/Momentus Training". Matt Novak (29 September 2014). "The Man Who Fought the Synanon Cult and Won"Her life with "One Big Brother", San Jose Mercury News, March 19, 1999, Michael D. ClarkMorgan, Fiona (30 March 1999). "One big dysfunctional family". Salon. "Synanon's Sober Utopia: How a Drug Rehab Program Became a Violent Cult". Kobler, John (February 8, 1969). "The second coming of Synanon".Janzen, Rod A. The Rise and Fall of Synanon: A California Utopia.Pollock, Dale (1999). Skywalking: The Life and Films of George Lucas. Reid, Max (October 1974). "The Making of California Split: An Interview with Robert Altman"https://www.sundance.org/blogs/the-rise-and-fall-of-the-synanon-fix-like-frogs-boiling-slowly-in-water/https://www.teenvogue.com/story/this-1970s-cult-inspired-abusive-teen-rehabilitation-methods-still-used-today"Nation: Life at Synanon Is Swinging". TIME Magazine. December 26, 1977D'Alessandro, Anthony; Patten, Dominic (December 6, 2023). "Sundance Unveils Packed 2024 Lineup That Includes A.I., Pedro Pascal, Kristen Stewart, Satan, Devo & Steven Yeun". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 21, 2024. ^ "HBO Original Documentary Series THE SYNANON FIX Debuts April 1". Warner Bro "A Violent, Deadly Cult With Forced Abortions and Shades of Scientology". Roberts, Sam (November 1, 2023). "David Mitchell, Weekly Editor Who Exposed a Corrupt Cult, Dies at 79""The Man Who Fought the Synanon Cult and Won" https://youtu.be/SFtEkD0pGy8Patreon Supporter: Support the show

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about all the conference shifting going on in college sports, what's changing with the new football playoff model and seeding, plus kickoff times for games.

Jon Wilner from the San Jose Mercury News joins the show to talk about College Football rule changes and much more.  We hear from Dan Wilson as he previews the series against the Washington Nationals.  Jackson and Anders FINALLY talk some soccer as we preview the match against San Diego on Wednesday.

Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News joins the show to talk CFB rule changes, PAC 12 finances, and mich more.

In the second hour, Dick Fain and Hugh Millen chat with Jon Wilner from The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline about college athletics lawsuits, the state of the Pac conference, and football kickoff times coming out soon, plus get some Fun with Audio.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dick Fain and Hugh Millen to talk about lawsuits in college athletics right now, the Pac-12 conference trying to stay relevant, other conference rankings right now, and timing for football schedules.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the NCAA House settlement including how it will impact the Oregon Ducks, the Portland Trailblazers sale, and the Belichick family at North Carolina.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about UW's Spring Game, the hype around Demond Williams, Raiden Vines-Bright, the football calendar, the House-NCAA settlement, and NIL funds.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Shedeur Sanders' fall in the NFL Draft, the lack of Huskies players in the draft, the new media deal for the Pac-12, and the Huskies' Spring Game.

On episode 238, welcome Emile DeWeaver to discuss reforming the US criminal justice system, the lack of a systematic understanding of crime in most rehabilitation programs, white supremacy as a version of the human tendency to dominate, the “near enemy” of incremental change, the roots of US policing and the need for a collective mind to replace it, the struggle with assimilation for formerly incarcerated people, the importance of clarity and courage for social justice, and why Emile's book is just the beginning of deeper work which should include strengthening our imaginations. Emile Suotonye DeWeaver is a formerly incarcerated activist, widely published essayist, owner of Re:Frame LLC, and a 2022 Soros Justice Fellow. California's Governor Brown commuted his life sentence after twenty-one years for his community work. He has written for publications including the San Francisco Chronicle, The San Jose Mercury News, Colorlines, The Appeal, The Rumpus, and Seventh Wave. His new book, available May 13, 2025, is called Ghost in the Criminal Justice Machine: Reform, White Supremacy, and an Abolitionist Future. | Emile Suotonye DeWeaver | ► Website | https://www.reframeconsults.com/about-emile ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/emilesuotonyedeweaver ► Substack | https://emiledeweaver.substack.com ► Ghost in the Criminal Justice Machine Book | https://amzn.to/4lUkZm8 Where you can find us: | Seize The Moment Podcast | ► Facebook | https://www.facebook.com/SeizeTheMoment ► Twitter | https://twitter.com/seize_podcast  ► Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/seizethemoment  

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the state of Spring Games, a new playoff proposal, feelings about the quarterbacks at the top of the NFL Draft this week, and his top quarterback.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Colorado retiring Shedeur Sanders' number, the wild Nico Iamaleava situation and fallout of that, plus UW basketball and Demond Williams hype.

As we gear up for Season 17 of our program, please enjoy an encore performance from pianist Aaron Parks. Aaron Parks is one of contemporary jazz's most forward thinking and creative pianists. From his work with Terrance Blanchard to his four lauded releases as either a band leader or as a solo pianist, Aaron Parks earns accolades from The New York Times, Jazziz Magazine, the BBC and the San Jose Mercury News. We've been lucky enough to host Aaron's trio performances previously, but this time, Aaron Parks joined us for two sold out solo performances. From November 5th, 2021 it's Aaron Parks – Live at the Bop Stop..

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Hugh Millen to talk about last night's title game between Florida and Houston, the poor officiating in the game, an update on the House Settlement for revenue sharing, and specific financials.

Justice delos Santos of the San Jose Mercury News joins Papa & Silver to discuss the evolution of Logan Webb's changeup and how Landen Roupp can build off of his first start when he takes the mound tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Justice delos Santos of the San Jose Mercury News joins Papa & Silver to discuss the evolution of Logan Webb's changeup and how Landen Roupp can build off of his first start when he takes the mound tonightSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the UW football program in 2025, Cooper Flagg's rise with Duke, if two coaches are at the end of their roads, and Colorado under Deion Sanders.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Troy Taylor being fired by Stanford plus the NCAA Tourney including the Big Ten performance, Arizona-Duke, Gonzaga, and the lack of Cinderellas.

In the second hour, Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain chat with Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Lee Sterling of Paramount Sports about the NCAA Tournament including their thoughts and picks on the bracket, then cross-talk with Everett Fitzhugh.

Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Cooper Kupp in college, North Carolina making the NCAA Tournament, West Virginia filing a lawsuit, plus his takes and predictions in the bracket.

Warriors beat writer for the San Jose Mercury News, Danny Emerman, joins Papa & Silver to share what he needs to see from the Warriors in order to truly buy into them as championship contenders, and how Jonathan Kuminga could be the missing piece that will take them to another levelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Warriors beat writer for the San Jose Mercury News, Danny Emerman, joins Papa & Silver to share what he needs to see from the Warriors in order to truly buy into them as championship contenders, and how Jonathan Kuminga could be the missing piece that will take them to another levelSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Great Osobor at Washington, the WCC final tonight, Big Ten television scheduling, Dan Lanning's extension with Oregon, and Cam Ward's issues.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about reorganizing and elevating March Madness, the movement within conferences, recruiting rules, ACC changes, plus Shedeur and Deion Sanders.

He's only 24, but already, Sullivan Israel is one of Santa Barbara's most influential people. He founded the local Strong Towns SB and has been advocated for safer streets for all types of transportation. Sullivan wants Santa Barbara to move away from planning with a car as the main focus and instead make all ways of transportation an equal option. He wants to bring more housing to the downtown Santa Barbara area because housing downtown, he says, will help revitalize retail on State Street. Sullivan isn't just a guy with ideas. He has degrees in civil engineering and urban planning and is a graduate of Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo and UCLA. He attended Laguna Blanca school and guess what? He wants to run for Santa Barbara City Council, possibly even mayor. Check out this dynamic podcast with one of Santa Barbara's brightest stars. Award-winning journalist Josh Molina creates dynamic and compelling conversations with the region's leaders on the issues of housing, transportation, education, business and culture. He formally worked at the San Jose Mercury News and now is a local journalist and teaches journalism at Santa Barbara City College. Consider a contribution to support his podcast by visiting www.santabarbaratalks.com and please subscribe on YouTube.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the College Football Playoff committee meeting, the format of the tournament and what the Big Ten and SEC want, Spring Games getting cancelled around the sport, basketball coaches complaining about travel, and UW under Sprinkle.

This week, the author of the Wilner Hotline, Jon Wilner from the San Jose Mercury News, provides a late-season West Coast update! Bob starts us off with this week's news and notes and two key injuries that occurred in the past few days. WANT TO SUPPORT A TROPHY LIFE?Leave a rating and review on iTunes, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Your feedback only helps make the show better, and we appreciate your support! For more information about the Naismith Trophy Award, visit our home on the web.

Gary Webb was an investigative journalist whose 1996 "Dark Alliance" series exposed the connection between the CIA, Nicaraguan Contras, and the crack cocaine epidemic in the U.S.. Published in the San Jose Mercury News, Webb's reporting detailed how CIA-backed Contra rebels smuggled cocaine into the U.S. during the 1980s, which was then funneled into Los Angeles' crack cocaine trade—devastating Black communities. He revealed how the U.S. government not only turned a blind eye but indirectly facilitated the explosion of crack cocaine in American inner cities, while simultaneously launching the War on Drugs, disproportionately incarcerating the very communities ravaged by the epidemic. His work ignited national outrage, particularly in Black communities, leading to congressional inquiries and denials from U.S. intelligence agencies.Instead of being praised, Webb was systematically destroyed by the media establishment. The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times—all with ties to government sources—launched an aggressive smear campaign against him, nitpicking his work while ignoring its larger truth. His editors at the San Jose Mercury News abandoned him under pressure, forcing him to resign and destroying his career. Despite later admissions from declassified CIA documents proving much of Webb's reporting was correct, his reputation was never restored. In 2004, after years of professional and personal ruin, Webb died by suicide—though many remain skeptical of the official ruling. His treatment by the mainstream media is a prime example of how journalists exposing government corruption are often discredited, rather than celebrated, for revealing inconvenient truths.This is his story.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Send us a textDebbie Reynolds, "The Data Diva" talks to Mike Swift, the Chief Global Digital Risk Correspondent at MLex. Mike's extensive background in journalism and his focus on the intersection of technology and the law gives him a compelling perspective on the conversation.Mike discusses his career journey, from reporting on major tech companies like Google and Facebook at The San Jose Mercury News to covering digital risk, privacy, and antitrust issues at MLex. The conversation highlights the increasing overlap between privacy and antitrust. Mike offers insights into significant cases involving Google's ad tech practices and the ongoing debate between Apple and Google over app store control.The episode's central theme is the evolving view of personal data as a consumer protection issue and a national security concern. Mike reflects on recent legislative efforts to restrict the flow of Americans' data to foreign adversaries, marking a notable shift in privacy discourse at the federal level.Debbie and Mike explore the growing influence of data brokers, who often operate without direct relationships with consumers while amassing and selling vast amounts of personal data. They discuss the 23andMe breach and raise questions about the adequacy of credit monitoring as a remedy for biometric data leaks.Artificial intelligence also takes center stage as the two unpack the debate over regulation and innovation. Mike shares insights on California's legislative efforts to regulate powerful AI systems, emphasizing the need to balance technological advancement with consumer protection and privacy safeguards.The discussion highlights the U.S.'s lack of comprehensive federal privacy legislation, exposing consumers to risks while creating inconsistent protections across states. Mike underscores the need for stronger regulatory guardrails and advocates for recognizing privacy as a fundamental human right.This episode offers a deep dive into the intersection of technology, law, and privacy. Mike provides valuable insights on the current and future landscape of data governance and shares his hope for Data Privacy in the future.Support the show

Gary Webb was an investigative journalist whose 1996 "Dark Alliance" series exposed the connection between the CIA, Nicaraguan Contras, and the crack cocaine epidemic in the U.S.. Published in the San Jose Mercury News, Webb's reporting detailed how CIA-backed Contra rebels smuggled cocaine into the U.S. during the 1980s, which was then funneled into Los Angeles' crack cocaine trade—devastating Black communities. He revealed how the U.S. government not only turned a blind eye but indirectly facilitated the explosion of crack cocaine in American inner cities, while simultaneously launching the War on Drugs, disproportionately incarcerating the very communities ravaged by the epidemic. His work ignited national outrage, particularly in Black communities, leading to congressional inquiries and denials from U.S. intelligence agencies.Instead of being praised, Webb was systematically destroyed by the media establishment. The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times—all with ties to government sources—launched an aggressive smear campaign against him, nitpicking his work while ignoring its larger truth. His editors at the San Jose Mercury News abandoned him under pressure, forcing him to resign and destroying his career. Despite later admissions from declassified CIA documents proving much of Webb's reporting was correct, his reputation was never restored. In 2004, after years of professional and personal ruin, Webb died by suicide—though many remain skeptical of the official ruling. His treatment by the mainstream media is a prime example of how journalists exposing government corruption are often discredited, rather than celebrated, for revealing inconvenient truths.This is his story.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.com

Gary Webb was an investigative journalist whose 1996 "Dark Alliance" series exposed the connection between the CIA, Nicaraguan Contras, and the crack cocaine epidemic in the U.S.. Published in the San Jose Mercury News, Webb's reporting detailed how CIA-backed Contra rebels smuggled cocaine into the U.S. during the 1980s, which was then funneled into Los Angeles' crack cocaine trade—devastating Black communities. He revealed how the U.S. government not only turned a blind eye but indirectly facilitated the explosion of crack cocaine in American inner cities, while simultaneously launching the War on Drugs, disproportionately incarcerating the very communities ravaged by the epidemic. His work ignited national outrage, particularly in Black communities, leading to congressional inquiries and denials from U.S. intelligence agencies.Instead of being praised, Webb was systematically destroyed by the media establishment. The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Los Angeles Times—all with ties to government sources—launched an aggressive smear campaign against him, nitpicking his work while ignoring its larger truth. His editors at the San Jose Mercury News abandoned him under pressure, forcing him to resign and destroying his career. Despite later admissions from declassified CIA documents proving much of Webb's reporting was correct, his reputation was never restored. In 2004, after years of professional and personal ruin, Webb died by suicide—though many remain skeptical of the official ruling. His treatment by the mainstream media is a prime example of how journalists exposing government corruption are often discredited, rather than celebrated, for revealing inconvenient truths.This is his story.to contact me:bobbycapucci@protonmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-epstein-chronicles--5003294/support.

Jon Wilner of the San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about poaching college football, Demond Williams, the changing coaching staff, the future of Spring Games, UW basketball, and the new UW President.

This week, we present two stories about science intersecting with love -- in both fortunate and unfortunate ways. Part 1: Nothing can come between Lindzi Wessel and her new boyfriend, David -- except maybe herpes. Part 2: Marine biologist Skylar Bayer and first mate Thom Young find love on a boat. Lindzi Wessel is a science and health journalist who recently graduated from the UC Santa Cruz Science Communication Program. Before turning her sights on journalism, she studied the mind, obtaining a bachelor's degree in psychology and master's in neuroscience from UC Davis. She has covered topics ranging from wildfire management to Zika transmission for outlets including The San Jose Mercury News, Alzforum, and STAT. For the moment, she resides in DC where she is writing for Science. Lindzi is a traveler who enjoys spending time outdoors and in the presence of dogs, whenever possible. Thom and Skylar Young-Bayer live in Juneau, Alaska with their four rescue dogs, Millie, Echo, Zoey, and Atlas, and their cat Mistletoe. Thom Young-Bayer has worked in various careers including as a marine biologist, a tall ship sailor, an organic farmer, and an EMT. Skylar Young-Bayer has a Ph.D. in Marine Biology and is on the storyboard of Mudrooms, a local storytelling show in Juneau. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the possible coming College Football Playoff changes, his interview with Jedd Fisch on the podcast, Demond Williams, and expectations for WSU.

Jon Wilner from The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Ohio State taking home the 2025 National Championship, the playoff bracket format and if it needs to change, UW's timeline to getting back to a title game and more.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the state of Huskies baseball under Danny Sprinkle, the latest transfer portal news, the Heisman Trophy voting, the CFP national championship, and NIL in Seattle.

Purdy joins Ray and Joe providing stories that are part of the brand new book San Francisco 49ers: An Illustrated Timeline. Learn how Tony Morabito brought professional football to San Francisco and hear a fun discussion about Joe Montana, Steve Young, Bill Walsh and other legendary figures in the team's history.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about Oregon's loss in the Rose Bowl, the updated state of NIL in college sports and revenue sharing, Jimmy Rogers at WSU, and Tacario Davis to UW.

What are you willing to sacrifice or concede for the goal of healthy family dynamics? In this episode, Jeff, Jeff, and Josh discuss: Your kids are watching what you say, what you do, what you proclaim, and how those align. Learning from our peers while in community.  Encouraging vulnerability. Finding a shared common passion.   Key Takeaways: The Gathering gives opportunities for kids and adults, alike, to connect with non-profit leaders and learn and make a difference with important services and programs. There are things that you are going to be assigned to do, have you made space to allow the next generation to carry forth something bigger than you?We don't want to forget what is tried, true, and proven to work. But we also don't want to forget to look at what might be, what ought to be, and what is coming next. Stewardship with family should be amazing and life-affirming. It should show you the goodness of God.   "Sometimes there are generational differences in what strikes our hearts as worthy of God's resources - worthy of our attention, worthy of our family's capital - and some of these, you can frame it as disagreements. You can also frame it as a search for what you find as a shared common passion." —  Josh Kwan About Josh Kwan: Josh Kwan is the President of The Gathering, a learning community of philanthropists motivated by their Christian faith to give humbly and steward wisely all the resources God has entrusted to their care. Previously, he was a Co-Founder and Partner at Praxis, a creative engine for redemptive entrepreneurship whose mission is to build ventures, foster community, and create content for equipping Christian innovators, founders, and funders.Josh served as the Director of International Giving for the David Weekley Family Foundation, where he divided his time between conducting due diligence on innovative social enterprises and helping portfolio organizations scale their impact. He worked as a journalist and was published in The San Jose Mercury News, The Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, and Stanford Social Innovation Review. He also co-founded Abide, a mobile app for encouraging and enlivening the practice of prayer and meditation. He has an AB from Harvard College and an MBA from Northwestern's Kellogg School of Management. He lives with his family near San Francisco. Connect with Josh Kwan:Website: https://www.thegathering.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joshkwan/   Connect with Jeff Thomas: Website: https://www.arkosglobal.com/Podcast: https://www.generousbusinessowner.com/Book: https://www.arkosglobal.com/trading-upEmail: jeff.thomas@arkosglobal.comTwitter: https://twitter.com/ArkosGlobalAdv Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/arkosglobal/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/arkosglobaladvisorsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/arkosglobaladvisors/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLUYpPwkHH7JrP6PrbHeBxw

Jon Wilner from the San Jose Mercury News joins the show to talk about the CFP, coaching carosel, transfer portal, and more.   Who do we blame for the opposing fans raiding Lumen Field? The Fans or the team?    We hear from UW Football Head Coach Jedd Fisch about the opening of the transfer portal, and more.

Jon Wilner from the San Jose Mercury News joins the show to talk about the CFP, coaching carosel, transfer portal, and more.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about an NCAA eligibility case, the final College Football Playoff bracket and committee decisions, Brett McMurphy's tweet, and the Heisman's timing.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW's loss to Oregon, expectations for 2025, Jedd Fisch, the Big Ten Title Game ahead, WSU with Jake Dickert, the coach of the year, playoff, and his winner.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW's game at Oregon this week, the Huskies quarterback decision, the Heisman Trophy race, Alabama crumbling, and Indiana getting crushed.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about the Big Ten tiebreakers timeline, Jedd Fisch's comments at the start of the year, what UW should do at quarterback, WSU facing OSU, and Boise.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW's blowout loss at Penn State, UCLA coming up, the bad officiating throughout college football, the end of BYU-Utah, and WSU in the NIL world.

Jon Wilner of The San Jose Mercury News and Wilner Hotline joins Dave Softy Mahler and Dick Fain to talk about UW's win over USC last week, the Trojans benching their quarterback, Lincoln Riley, Penn State this week, Oregon's road to Indy, and his pick.

Mere days aways from Election Day 2024, Parvez and Omar are rejoined by Civil Rights Attorney and Activist Zahra Billoo to discuss the Muslim vote and the 2024 Presidential Election. Are Muslims simply approaching who to vote for with the "lesser of two evils" calculus? Is there a long game and what are the short term consequences of playing the long game? All this and more for the show's special Election 2024 episode!     About Zahra Billoo Zahra Billoo serves as the Executive Director of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, San Francisco Bay Area (CAIR-SFBA) office, the oldest CAIR chapter office. Since joining in 2009, Zahra has led the organization through a period of six-fold growth. Today, she manages one of the largest CAIR offices in the country with a team of civil rights and social justice advocates dedicated to the empowerment of American Muslims through legal services, legislative advocacy, and community organizing. Under Zahra's leadership, CAIR-SFBA has filed lawsuits against the United States Department of Justice, Abercrombie & Fitch, and Southwest Airlines, representing American Muslims facing discriminatory treatment. CAIR-SFBA has also significantly expanded its capabilities to provide know-your-rights sessions on a nearly weekly basis to mosques and community members in the San Francisco Bay Area, while also providing direct legal representation to Bay Area residents facing numerous civil rights violations, including FBI interviews, employment discrimination, airport harassment, school bullying, and hate crimes. Zahra's advocacy has included media appearances in local and national media, including MSNBC, NPR, the San Francisco Chronicle, and even FOX News. Among her awards, she received the 2017 Human Rights Award from the Society of American Law Teachers and the 2018 Community Builder Award from People Acting in Community Together (PACT). She was also listed by the San Jose Mercury News as a “Woman to Watch” in March 2017 for Women's History Month, as well as by the Chronicle of Philanthropy in their January 2018 cover story on millennials who lead. She is currently a fellow with Levi Strauss Foundation Pioneers in Justice, a senior fellow with the American Leadership Forum's Silicon Valley Chapter and an alumna of Rockwood's Fellowship for a New California, LeaderSpring's Executive Directors Fellowship, and USC's American Muslim Civil Leadership Institute. Zahra earned her undergraduate degrees from the California State University, Long Beach, and her Juris Doctorate from the University of California, Hastings. She is licensed to practice law in California.