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Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about Israel/Hamas and South Africa.
In this hour Dan Buck talks about Venezuela. Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about Israel/Hamas and South Africa. Rep. Eric Burlison, Congressman from Missouri's 7th congressional district joins to talk about the government shutdown rumors that it could go past Thanksgiving and more. Bob Onder, Congressman Missouri's 3rd congressional district joins to talk about Israel/Hamas and Venezuela and more.
Dan Buck is driving the ship solo today on the Marc Cox Morning Show; Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa at The Heritage Foundation joins to talk about Israel/Hamas and South Africa. Rep. Eric Burlison, Congressman from Missouri's 7th congressional district joins to talk about the government shutdown rumors that it could go past Thanksgiving and more. Bob Onder, Congressman Missouri's 3rd congressional district joins to talk about Israel/Hamas and Venezuela and more. Fox News Radio's Ryan Schmelz joins to talk about Venezuela, government shutdown and more. Bruce LeVell, Longtime Senior Advisor to President Trump and former Small Business Administration Advocate for the White House joins to talk about ripple effect of government shutdown, Venezuela and more. Ron Baechle aka Towel Man talks hockey
On Monday, the 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were returned to their families. What brought this deal about and what might we expect to see happen in the future? To answer some of those questions, I sat down with Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa, here at the Heritage Foundation.
On Monday, the 20 living hostages held by Hamas in Gaza were returned to their families. What brought this deal about and what might we expect to see happen in the future? To answer some of those questions, I sat down with Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa, here at […]
The government's ambitious vision for the health system can only be delivered by changing the behaviour of thousands of different organisations and hundreds of thousands of people working across health and care. To do this, the 10 Year Health Plan proposes some major changes to how funding flows through the system and how providers and individuals are held to account. This includes multi-year budgets, patient feedback linked payments, best practice tariffs, performance related pay for leaders, league tables for providers but fewer overall targets, and earned autonomy for high performers. How will changes to financial flows help deliver the government's health priorities? What impact will the 10 Year Health Plan have on allocation of resources between different parts of the NHS? And will the new accountability regime incentivise the right behaviours and ways of working? To discuss these questions and more, we were joined by an expert panel including: Thomas Cawston, Corporate Affairs Lead at Novartis UK Anita Charlesworth, Senior Economic Adviser at the Health Foundation and acting chair of North-West London NHS Integrated Care Board Sally Gainsbury, Senior Policy Analyst at Nuffield Trust Hardev Virdee, Group Chief Finance Officer at Barts Health NHS Trust This event was chaired by Stuart Hoddinott, Associate Director at the Institute for Government. We would like to thank Novartis Pharmaceuticals UK for kindly supporting this event. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Another gripping episode of the Murder, Mystery, and Mayhem Laced with Morality Podcast is here—featuring Douglas Smith, MSSW, a leadership development trainer, certified trauma-informed coach, and author of The Path of Rocks and Thorns: Leadership Lessons from a Prison Cell.With over a decade of experience in mental health and justice policy, Douglas has served as a policy expert for the Texas House of Representatives, a Senior Policy Analyst at the Texas Center for Justice and Equity, and an adjunct professor at the University of Texas at Austin.In this robust conversation, Douglas shares how his journey through mental illness, addiction, and incarceration transformed his understanding of leadership and redemption. His work now focuses on helping individuals and organizations lead with accountability, self-awareness, and integrity, while building trauma-informed practices that support healing and justice.Tune in as we uncover how lessons learned behind bars can illuminate paths toward purpose—and why authentic leadership often emerges from our darkest moments.Stay in touch with Doug and check out his book: https://www.amazon.com/Path-Rocks-Thorns-Douglas-Smith/dp/B0FHCHDMTP
On this Salcedo Storm Podcast:Jennifer Galardi is a Senior Policy Analyst for Restoring American Wellness is The Heritage Foundation's DeVos Center. Jennifer's work has appeared in several news and media outlets including the Epoch Times, The Federalist, The New York Sun, and Blaze Media.
The global supply chain for batteries and solar equipment faces unprecedented complexity in 2025. If you're a developer or asset owner planning projects for 2026 and beyond, this conversation is essential listening.Christian Roselund, Senior Policy Analyst at Clean Energy Associates, breaks down the intricate web of rules, tariffs, and supply chain constraints affecting the clean energy industry. With 80% of battery cells used in the United States coming from Chinese manufacturers, developers face a critical challenge: how to source equipment while maintaining access to the Investment Tax Credit (ITC).In this episode, we explore the material assistance cost ratio, effective control provisions, and the practical implications of restrictions on both solar and battery projects. Christian explains why battery supply presents an even greater challenge than solar, with insufficient US cell manufacturing capacity to meet US market demand through at least 2028.We discuss strategies developers are using to navigate these restrictions, including construction timeline optimization, blending approaches, and the shift toward Korean and European battery suppliers. Christian also addresses the compounding impact of Section 301 tariffs, IEEPA tariffs, and the Uyghur Forced Labor Prevention Act (UFLPA) on supply chain decisions.Key topics covered:Material assistance cost ratios for ITC and PTC eligibilityConstruction start date strategies to lock in tax creditsCurrent US battery cell manufacturing capacity vs. demandGeographic sourcing alternatives for batteries and solar cellsTariff impacts on equipment costs from China and other regionsUFLPA compliance and traceability requirementsWhy battery storage faces longer-term challenges than solarWhether you're developing utility-scale projects or managing procurement for an asset owner, understanding these supply chain dynamics will determine your ability to deliver cost-effective projects while maintaining tax credit eligibility.Connect with Christian Roselund, CEA Christian RoselundCEA Support the showConnect with Tim Clean Power Hour Clean Power Hour on YouTubeTim on TwitterTim on LinkedIn Email tim@cleanpowerhour.com Review Clean Power Hour on Apple PodcastsThe Clean Power Hour is produced by the Clean Power Consulting Group and created by Tim Montague. Contact us by email: CleanPowerHour@gmail.com Corporate sponsors who share our mission to speed the energy transition are invited to check out https://www.cleanpowerhour.com/support/The Clean Power Hour is brought to you by CPS America, maker of North America's number one 3-phase string inverter, with over 6GW shipped in the US. With a focus on commercial and utility-scale solar and energy storage, the company partners with customers to provide unparalleled performance and service. The CPS America product lineup includes 3-phase string inverters from 25kW to 275kW, exceptional data communication and controls, and energy storage solutions designed for seamless integration with CPS America systems. Learn more at www.chintpowersystems.com
One of our main roles as educators is to support and help our young people figure out who they are and how they want to contribute to the world. Given our current context of rapid technological change with social, technological and ecological challenges, questions about decisions for university, training and future options for young people is becoming increasingly challenging. Similarly, for educators and career and college guidance counsellors too, to be able to continuously navigate this rapidly changing terrain.Back in May, 2023, I had a conversation on the podcast with some young people who were expressing exactly these concerns about decisions and choices they were making in their lives about what courses to choose, and what careers to pursue. Since then I've been really wanting to bring together a group of global experts around this question. So it's a huge pleasure this week to be able to bring them together: Rosa Moreno-Zutautas: Rosa is Global Director - Program Strategy & Partnerships at IC3 Institute. With a background in Clinical Psychology and a graduate degree in Mental Health Psychology, Rosa is dedicated to helping young individuals uncover their potential and purpose in life. Originally from Venezuela, raised in the United States, and currently residing in Canada, Rosa is passionate about IC3's vision of providing career guidance in every school. (https://www.linkedin.com/in/rosa-moreno-zutautas-278767147/)The 2025 Student Quest Report (that Rosa refers to in the conversation) will be released shortly and available here: https://ic3institute.org/research-and-publications/ Anisa Shaikh: Anisa is an experienced senior career & admissions consultant, customer success program & project manager with 12+ years of experience in ed-tech, SaaS, app marketing & media production. She is skilled in leading diverse teams, building partnerships & scaling operations to enhance customer experience & drive revenue growth in dynamic environments (https://www.linkedin.com/in/anisashaikh/).Kathleen deLaski: Kathleen is an education and workforce designer, as well as an author. She founded the Education Design Lab in 2013 to help colleges begin the journey to reimagine higher education toward the future of work. Kathleen now serves as board chair at EDL and on the board of Credential Engine. She spends time as a senior advisor to the Project on Workforce at Harvard University and teaches human-centered design and higher ed reform as an adjunct professor in the Honors College at George Mason University. Kathleen is the author of ‘Who Needs College Anymore: Imagining a Future Where Degrees Won't Matter' (https://www.whoneedscollegeanymore.org/). https://www.linkedin.com/in/kathleen-delaski-1089012b/; Anthony Mann: Anthony is a youth career development researcher and policymaker at Critical Transitions, and until recently was Senior Policy Analyst at OECD. Anthony is the author of The State of Global Teenage Career Preparation, OECD, published in May 2025 (https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/the-state-of-global-teenage-career-preparation_d5f8e3f2-en.html). https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthony-mann-81aaba17/ Shira Woolf Cohen: Shira is a founding partner at Innovageous, an education consulting group focused on ensuring continuity of learning and inclusive opportunities for all children. Prior to founding Innovageous, Shira served as the principal of New Foundations Charter School (2014-2020) and is the recipient of the G. Bernard Gill Award for Urban Service-Learning Leadership. Shira is also the author of ‘Leading Future-Focused Schools: Engaging and Preparing Students for Career Success' (https://www.amazon.com/Leading-Future-Focused-Schools-Engaging-Preparing/dp/B0F9VWS8Z7)
Jennifer Galardi, Senior Policy Analyst for Restoring American Wellness at The Heritage Foundation's DeVos Center, joins The Steve Gruber Show to discuss what she calls the “Toxic Twins”, the pesticide and vaccine liability shields. Galardi explains how these legal protections link Big Agriculture and Big Pharma, and how both industries play a role in the chronic disease epidemic affecting Americans today. A deep dive into policy, public health, and the hidden connections shaping wellness in the U.S.
Senior Policy Analyst for CFACT, Melanie Collette joins me to talk about Trump at the UN, Kimmel's return, the wind turbine hoax and the NJ Gubernatorial race.Follow Melanie on X: @NJGOPDiva
In this episode of The Deduction, host Kyle Hulehan discusses the complexities of the US tax system with Alex Muresianu, Senior Policy Analyst at the Tax Foundation. They delve into the staggering 7.1 billion hours Americans spend on tax compliance every year, and explore the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on simplifying and complicating the tax code. Key topics include the permanence of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, the introduction of new deductions, and the challenges and missed opportunities for structural tax reform. They also discuss the significant costs associated with tax compliance and suggest potential reforms for the future. Join us for an insightful conversation on the intricacies of the US tax system and the path ahead. Links:https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/obbba-income-tax-complexity-tax-breaks/https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-tax-changes/Support the showFollow us!https://twitter.com/TaxFoundationhttps://twitter.com/deductionpodSupport the show
In this episode of The Deduction, host Kyle Hulehan discusses the complexities of the US tax system with Alex Muresianu, Senior Policy Analyst at the Tax Foundation. They delve into the staggering 7.1 billion hours Americans spend on tax compliance every year, and explore the impact of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on simplifying and complicating the tax code. Key topics include the permanence of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act provisions, the introduction of new deductions, and the challenges and missed opportunities for structural tax reform. They also discuss the significant costs associated with tax compliance and suggest potential reforms for the future. Join us for an insightful conversation on the intricacies of the US tax system and the path ahead. Links:https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/obbba-income-tax-complexity-tax-breaks/https://taxfoundation.org/research/all/federal/one-big-beautiful-bill-act-tax-changes/Support the showFollow us!https://twitter.com/TaxFoundationhttps://twitter.com/deductionpodSupport the show
No single world region has experienced a greater relative increase in international migration since 2010 than Latin America and the Caribbean. Buffeted by displacement crises, economic dislocation, and changing migrant demographics, Latin America and the Caribbean have seen migration become one of the most pressing issues of our time. And while movement from the region toward the United States has dominated much of the public discourse, in fact, most migrants from the region remain within Latin America and the Caribbean. How are these countries responding to this new reality? In a newly published Stanford University Press book, On the Move: Migration Policies in Latin America and the Caribbean, Migration Policy Institute (MPI) President Andrew Selee and coauthors Valerie Lacarte, Ariel G. Ruiz Soto, and Diego Chaves-González offer the first comprehensive look at policy responses by governments in the region and shed light on the lesser-known dynamics of migration in, to, and through the region. Through compelling storytelling and rigorous analysis, the authors uncover how governments and societies in Latin America and the Caribbean are adapting—unevenly, yet innovatively—to an era of unprecedented human mobility. This webinar features discussion of the authors' key findings, surprising patterns, and the urgent policy questions facing Latin America and the Caribbean today. Speakers: Andrew Selee, President, MPI Valerie Lacarte, Senior Policy Analyst, MPI Ariel G. Ruiz Soto, Senior Policy Analyst, MPI Diego Chaves-González, Senior Manager, Latin America and Caribbean Initiative, MPI Opening Comments by: Roberta S. Jacobson, Founding Partner, Dinámica Americas; former U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Western Hemisphere Affairs; former U.S. Ambassador to Mexico
Canadian MPs have returned to Ottawa for the Fall sitting of Parliament. Vassy Kapelos breaks down what's on the agenda and what's at stake for, not only the government, but for the opposition parties as well. On today's show: Vassy's chat with Government House Leader Steve MacKinnon about the government's priorities this Fall. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith reacts to the Carney government's list of major projects. Movie critic Matt Demers recaps the 2025 Emmy Awards, which aired on CTV last night. The Daily Debrief Panel - featuring Michele Cadario, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair. Michael Sambasivam, a Senior Policy Analyst with Investors For Paris Compliance, talks about the inclusion of LNG Canada on the major projects list.
Can AI ever truly be “neutral”? A new Executive Order takes aim at so-called “Woke AI,” raising constitutional concerns and surfacing big technical challenges. In this episode of Tech Talks, CDT's Amy Winecoff, Senior Technologist, Becca Branum, Deputy Director for the Free Expression Project, and Quinn Anex-Ries, Senior Policy Analyst for the Equity in Civic Technology project, join the conversation to explore why “anti-woke AI” may be more political mirage than technical reality, and what it could mean for the future of technology, policy, and free expression. Attribution: Applause 27 seconds, Audience c. 200. Large Hall. by iainmccurdy -- https://freesound.org/s/681093/ -- License: Attribution 4.0 applause_and_whistle.flac by ondrosik -- https://freesound.org/s/187673/ -- License: Creative Commons 0
They're popular, highly visible, and marketed as tax relief—but research shows sales tax holidays are inefficient, create compliance headaches, and often miss the mark for the taxpayers they're meant to help. Kyle Hulehan is joined by Katherine Loughead, Senior Policy Analyst and Research Manager at the Tax Foundation. Together, they break down why these policies persist—and what better alternatives might look like. Support the showFollow us!https://twitter.com/TaxFoundationhttps://twitter.com/deductionpodSupport the show
They're popular, highly visible, and marketed as tax relief—but research shows sales tax holidays are inefficient, create compliance headaches, and often miss the mark for the taxpayers they're meant to help. Kyle Hulehan is joined by Katherine Loughead, Senior Policy Analyst and Research Manager at the Tax Foundation. Together, they break down why these policies persist—and what better alternatives might look like. Support the showFollow us!https://twitter.com/TaxFoundationhttps://twitter.com/deductionpodSupport the show
A housing spokesperson warns homelessness is the worst it's been in several years. The Government is seeking urgent advice as communities report rises in rough sleeping across the nation. Auckland outreach providers alone reported a 90 percent spike in homelessness. Salvation Army Senior Policy Analyst Paul Barber says it could come from issues with both resourcing and delivery. He suggests a solution could be re-investing the hundreds-of-millions of dollars taken out of emergency housing support. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Is Hillary next for some shankles? PLUS, Andrew Wilford, Senior Policy Analyst at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, tells Shaun that Illinois is finally best at something: remote work. And Anna Giaritelli, Immigration Reporter for the Washington Examiner, tells Shaun how Florida is leading the way for red states and immigration reform by paying for illegal immigrants to self-deport back to their home countries instead of detaining them until they get deported.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Andrew Wilford, Senior Policy Analyst at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, tells Shaun that Illinois is finally best at something: remote work.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Prime Minister has launched a 'new era' for the NHS that aims to move away from reactive care in hospitals to preventing illness through community services. It's an ambitious plan and one with a lot of ambition and a lot of unknowns. James Gallagher discusses the plans with Sarah Woolnough, Chief Executive of The King's Fund, an independent think tank working to improve health and care across England, and Sally Gainsbury, Senior Policy Analyst at the Nuffield Trust, specialising in evidence-based research on health and social care provision in the UK.Artificial Intelligence (AI) is being touted as a way to improve efficiency and save money in the 10 Year Plan and every day in healthcare there are headlines about new AI-driven tools that could revolutionise medicine. In a new mini-series, James hears about different ways AI is being used starting with heart scans that use AI to analyse large amounts of data to predict health outcomes in a way that would be near impossible for a human to achieve. He talks to Dr Arunashis Sau from the National Heart & Lung Institute at Imperial College, London.Also, with a 200-year-old condom made from a sheep's insides attracting crowds to the Rijksmuseum in The Netherlands, James finds out about the history of condoms with cultural historian Dr Kate Stephenson.Presenter: James Gallagher Producer: Tom Bonnett Additional production: Ella Hubber Editors: Glyn Tansley and Martin Smith
Canadians are holding fast to their American Boycotts Guest: Kalith Nanayakkara, Senior Policy Analyst, British Columbia Google has been king of the internet for decades, but that could all be about to change Guest: Mark Sullivan, Senior Writer at Fast Company Robot Surgery is now a reality! Guest: Axel Krieger, associate professor in mechanical engineering, director of the Intelligent Medical Robotic Systems and Equipment Lab Weekly Cecchini Check-In Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Canadians are holding fast to their American Boycotts Guest: Kalith Nanayakkara, Senior Policy Analyst, British Columbia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On this episode of Future of Freedom, host Scot Bertram is joined by two guests with different viewpoints about taxing endowments of American colleges and universities. First on the show is Henry Olsen, senior fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and host of the Beyond the Polls with Henry Olsen podcast. Later, we hear from Alex Muresianu, Senior Policy Analyst at the Tax Foundation. You can find Henry on X @HenryOlsenEPPC and Alex at @ahardtospell.
Should Metro Vancouver Amalgamate? Guest: Austin Thompson, Senior Policy Analyst with the Fraser institute centre for municipal studies The Federal Government needs to save money Guest: Yves Giroux, Parliamentary Budget Officer What are some good books to read this summer? Guest: Brandon Forsyth, Category Manager of Print Experience at Indigo Are genetics to blame for crying babies? Guest: Charlotte Viktorsson, researcher in developmental psychology, Uppsala University in Sweden Canada Trade And Tariff Update Guest: John Boscariol, Veteran Trade Lawyer at McCarthy Tetrault Is it time to ease restrictions on laneway houses in Vancouver? Guest: Mike Klassen, Vancouver City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Should Metro Vancouver Amalgamate? Guest: Austin Thompson, Senior Policy Analyst with the Fraser institute centre for municipal studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
On Tuesday's Mark Levin Show, it's important to hold the isolationists like Chatsworth Qatarlson (Tucker Carlson), Steve Bannon, and Rep Marjorie Taylor Greene accountable. They have undermined President Trump and aided enemies by opposing action against Iran's nuclear program. They attack Trump despite benefiting from his actions or pardons. They are dangerous liars who seek to undermine Trump's presidency. These isolationists engage in character assassination rather than legitimate policy disagreement, particularly Qatarlson's accusation that Trump is complicit in risking World War III. We should ignore their so-called influencers. Also, Iran has been militarily defeated by Israel and had its nuclear program destroyed by U.S. forces under Trump. Despite these setbacks, the enemy persists. Questions remain about whether any ceasefire with a terrorist regime known for decades of violence, deception, and refusal to abandon nuclear ambitions will work. Trump is to be trusted. He wants to win for America and his record is stellar. Let's see how it goes. Later, New York City Mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa calls in to discuss the NYC Democratic primary, Andrew Cuomo vs Zohran Mamdani, an Islamist. Sliwa warns that Mamdani's potential victory could lead to a massive flight from NYC, further draining investment, and businesses. Sliwa is a solution to restore law and order, urging voters to ‘improve, don't move' by electing him. Later, the "only one missile was fired into Israel" argument wouldn't fly if only one missile is fired into our country -- especially after hundreds of these missiles had already been fired into our country aimed at our cities. Would that be ok with us? Of course not. And let us reiterate to our enemies, that it would not be ok. Finally, Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East Policy at the Heritage Foundation, calls in and explains that Israel and the U.S. decisively set back Iran's nuclear ambitions and military capabilities in days. Israel's strikes, echoing the 1967 Six Day War, and the U.S.'s precise operation signaled to Iran, Russia, and China a readiness to use swift force to protect interests, strengthening regional dominance and U.S.-Israel ties, though risking Iranian retaliation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Join Robert and Ericka as they welcome back Daniel Flesch, Senior Policy Analyst for Middle East and North Africa in the Heritage Foundation's Allison Center for National Security. Together, they discuss Project Esther, the Heritage Foundation's proactive initiative to combat antisemitism, along with policy approaches to support Israel on the global stage, and the rise […]
In this relaunch of the PBM Reform Podcast, Greg Reybold returns with a powerful and timely conversation exploring how concentrated economic power—particularly in the form of Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs)—is undermining fair access to prescription medications, driving up drug costs, and crushing independent pharmacies. Greg is joined by Emma Freer, Senior Policy Analyst with the American Economic Liberties Project, a national non-profit and non-partisan organization dedicated to dismantling monopolistic control across critical sectors—including healthcare. Together, they dig deep into how PBMs serve as gatekeepers in the drug supply chain, extracting value at the expense of patients and providers, and how policy reform is urgently needed. Emma outlines how Economic Liberties is driving a new wave of anti-monopoly policy momentum in healthcare by advocating for stronger antitrust enforcement, corporate accountability, and legislative transparency. She highlights how concentrated PBM power not only threatens economic fairness but undermines public health outcomes.
On this episode, Rich is joined by former federal prosecutor and former Chief of the Criminal Division in New York, Doug Burns, to analyze Kash Patel's alarming claim of a Chinese plot and what it means for U.S. legal and national security systems. Then, Daniel Flesch—former IDF paratrooper and Senior Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation—shares strategic insights on how America should respond to the growing threat from Iran and the broader instability in the Middle East. Rich also breaks down two explosive domestic developments: the arrest of NYC Comptroller Brad Lander by ICE agents and the dramatic moment when Senator Alex Padilla was handcuffed after approaching the podium during a DHS event. A high-stakes episode connecting global threats and political chaos at home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The data show a steady decline in both the number of Congressional oversight hearings and the number of expert witnesses at those hearings over the last two decades. But is that the only way Congress can ensure that the executive branch complies with the law? Joining me now with more data and recommendations is Senior Policy Analyst, Structural Democracy Project at the Bipartisan Policy Center, J.D. Rackey.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
This episode of Vermont Viewpoint aired on 06/04/2025.9-9:30am Rep James Harrison joins the show to discuss Vermont's financial situation, the impact on taxpayers, and potential solutions to rising costs 9:30-10am James Czerniawski, Senior Policy Analyst with Americans for Prosperity, discuss changes to Artificial Intelligence regulations in the federal spending bill, the Trump admin's approach to crypto, and potential deregulation to make innovation easier across the country 10-10:30am Rep Mike Tagliavia informs listeners about Vermont's energy issues, action taken this session, and potential solutions for ratepayers 10:30-11am Sarah Scott, Deputy State Director with Americans for Prosperity, discusses New Hampshire's efforts to pass a “right to try” law for experimental health care treatments
The Rod and Greg Show Daily Rundown – Monday, June 2, 20254:20 pm: Daniel Turner, Executive Director of Power the Future, joins the show for a conversation about why the group is calling into question whether President Joe Biden was cognizant of the climate change executive orders that occurred during his administration.4:38 pm: Beth Brelje, Elections Correspondent for The Federalist, joins the program to discuss her op-ed piece urging people not to support companies pushing the gay pride agenda.6:05 pm: Leslie Eastman of Legal Insurrection joins the program to discuss her report on the Trump administration's fast-tracking of the approval process for a uranium mine in Utah.6:38 pm: Carrie Sheffield, Senior Policy Analyst at the Independent Women's Forum, joins the program to discuss her piece in the Daily Signal about how the Left still has a thirst for political violence
Special guest May Mailman, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Policy Analyst, talks about the formulation of policy at the White House and the lawfare against the president being waged by outlaw judges. A film review is provided of a movie about a similar confrontation, the classic 1952 western, “High Noon.”
Special guest May Mailman, Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Policy Analyst, talks about the formulation of policy at the White House and the lawfare against the president being waged by outlaw judges.A film review is provided of a movie about a similar confrontation, the classic 1952 western, “High Noon.”
Monday on AOA, powered by Cenex, we start the show with a check of the early week market trade action with Darin Newsom, Senior Market Analyst with Barchart. In Segment Two, we get a rundown of the weather for the first full week of May as planting rolls along with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. In Segment Three, we discuss the Make America Healthy Again movement and get perspective from Bill Wirtz, Senior Policy Analyst at the Consumer Choice Center. Then we close the show with news headlines in Segment Four.
In recent years, USCIRF has reported declining religious freedom conditions in India, as the government continues to enforce and strengthen legislation that disproportionately impacts religious minorities, including anti-conversion and cow slaughter laws. These laws often target Muslim and Christian communities. In its 2025 annual report, USCIRF recommended that the U.S. Department of State designate India as a Country of Particular Concern. On today's episode of the USCIRF Spotlight Podcast, USCIRF Chair Stephen Schneck joins Senior Policy Analyst Sema Hasan to discuss the decline of religious freedom in India with particular focus on legislation. Read USCIRF's 2025 Annual Report Chapter on India and USCIRF's most recent India Country Update.With Contributions from:Sema Hasan, Senior Policy Analyst, USCIRFVeronica McCarthy, Public Affairs Specialist, USCIRF
In this week's episode, Justin Leventhal, Senior Policy Analyst at the American Consumer Institute and our own Research Manager Emil Panzaru join us to discuss sports betting regulation and implications in both Europe and the United States. May 1, 2025 Follow ConsEUmer wherever you get your podcasts: Apple: https://apple.co/2HR4TLTSpotify: https://spoti.fi/3l3GZdxGoogle podcasts: https://bit.ly/3fyyztoDonate: http://consumerchoicecenter.org/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
CDR, NDRN, NLIHCDisability Right is a Civil Right BUT has "ISM" Issues I am ALL Too Familiar with I am Saddened to say. But Hope for Positive Ways Foward.Dara Baldwin is a debut author with the book To Be A Problem: A Black Woman's Survival in the Racist Disability Rights Movement published by Beacon Press and released July 2024 in coordination with the 34th Anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (ADA). She is a strategist, author, activist, instructor, project manager, connector, changemaker and policy wonk.Born in Torrejon, Spain to parents involved in serving their country, the desire to serve has continued through her education and current career journey. She is an activist, scholar and author. She started her first career in Healthcare Administration in executive positions. In 2004 she changed her career to public policy in the social justice/equity realm of work. Currently Ms. Baldwin the founder and Principal of DMadrina, LLC. A consultant company working with organizations around the world in the area of social impact, political strategy and policy agendas in multiple issue areas, with an emphasis on disability justice. She is also an adjunct professor at McCourt School of Public Policy and McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University teaching disability justice, equity and policy as well as Introduction to Advocacy and policy.She has held senior level positions in federal policy at multiple organizations. She was the Director of National Policy for the Center for Disability Rights, Inc. (CDR), Senior Policy Analyst at National Disability Rights Network (NDRN). She works within the Disability Justice movement and with an intentional strategy to end racism and systems of oppression.She is a fellow in the Women Transcending Collecti
Carly La Berge never planned to work in public health. After years of pursuing a career in medicine, rejection letters, and frustrations in healthcare clinics sent her down an unexpected path — one fueled by advocacy, system change, and a lot of detours.In this episode of the Public Health Insight Podcast, Carly shares how working as a medical office assistant opened her eyes to deeper health inequities, why she pursued an MPH in Social Policy, and how policy writing became a tool for accountability and action. She also talks about imposter syndrome, board leadership, and the story behind Charlie's Colourful Plate, a public health children's book inspired by her own experiences as one of the world's pickiest eaters.References for Our Discussion◼️The Canadian Public Health Hub Guest◼️Carly La Berge, MPHHost(s) & Producer(s)◼️ Gordon Thane, BMSc, MPH, PMP®Production Notes◼️ Music from Johnny Harris x Tom Fox: The Music RoomSubscribe to the NewsletterSubscribe to The Insight newsletter so you don't miss out on the latest podcast episodes, live events, job skills, learning opportunities, and other engaging professional development content here.Leave Us Some FeedbackIf you enjoy our podcasts, be sure to subscribe and leave us a rating on Apple Podcast or Spotify, and spread the word to your friends to help us get discovered by more people. You can also interact directly with the podcast episodes on Spotify using the new “comment” feature! We'd love to hear what you think.Send us a Text Message to let us know what you think.
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In this episode of the Whistleblower of the Week podcast, host Jane Turner speaks with leading tax whistleblower expert and advocate Dean Zerbe, partner at Zerbe, Miller, Fingeret, Frank and Jadav, LLP and Senior Policy Analyst at the National Whistleblower Center.Prior to entering private practice, Zerbe was active in Congressional investigations of government waste, fraud, and abuse for over 25 years. As Senior Counsel and Tax Counsel on the Senate Finance Committee for Senator Charles E. Grassley, Zerbe was the driving force behind the drafting and passage of legislation that created the Whistleblower Office at the IRS as well as changes in the tax code that greatly expanded the rewards for tax whistleblowers.In this episode, Turner and Zerbe dive into the current state of tax whistleblowing under the IRS Whistleblower Program, discussing its successes as well as its flaws. Zerbe explains how recent efforts have made the program more efficient but outlines the urgent need for specific reforms.Turner and Zerbe also discuss Zerbe's own unique career path as a tax whistleblower advocate and the inspiration behind the 2006 IRS whistleblower law he helped write.Zerbe and the National Whistleblower Center (NWC) are calling for the passage of reforms found in the IRS Whistleblower Improvement Act of 2023. NWC has set up an Action Alert allowing individuals to write to their members of Congress urging them to pass the reforms to strengthen the IRS Whistleblower Program. Listen to the podcast on WNN or on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or Amazon. Subscribe on your favorite platform!
April 1, 2025 - Korea's thriving tech industry—driven by global brands and cutting-edge innovation—continues to attract substantial foreign investment, even as the regulatory landscape evolves. Korea's recent proposed online platform regulations have drawn significant attention for its impacts on major tech companies and the broader competitive landscape in the country's technologically advanced market. To tackle these developments and their implications for US-Korea's tech investment relations, this program will convene a panel with experts across both U.S. and Korean tech industries that will share their valuable firsthand insights and perspectives on critical matters such as key factors and challenges of investing within Korea's regulatory framework, as well as policy measures and incentives that could further strengthen Korea's strengths as a premier destination for U.S. investment. Speakers: Scott Jacobs, Head of Public Policy, Global Government Affairs, Coupang Ji Hyun Lee, Economic Research Lead, AWS Lilla Nora Kiss, Ph.D., Senior Policy Analyst, Antitrust & Innovation Policy, Information Technology & Innovation Foundation (ITIF) Moderator: Tami Overby, Senior Counselor, Albright Stonebridge Group Co-hosted with KOTRA For more information, please visit the link below: https://www.koreasociety.org/policy-and-corporate-programs/item/1986-unlocking-korea-s-tech-potential-strengthening-u-s-investment-and-innovation
Volunteers are the beating heart of any event, from the Olympics to your local school sports day. But beyond the medals and podiums, what impact does volunteering have on individuals, communities, and the broader economy? In this episode, we speak to Max Jablonowski and Betty Anne Bryce, who volunteered at the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. They share their behind-the-scenes experiences, the personal and professional skills they gained, and why volunteering is a powerful force for social good. They also explain what policy makers can do to support and sustain this essential activity. So, join us as we explore the people-powered force behind the Olympics and discuss how we can harness its full potential for communities everywhere. Host: Shayne MacLachlan, Public Affairs and Communications Manager at the OECD Centre for Entrepreneurship, SMEs, Regions and Cities Guests: - Max Jablonowski, Communications Manager for Business at OECD - Betty-Ann Bryce, Senior Policy Analyst at the OECD (Centre for Entrepreneurship, Regions, and Cities in the Regional and Rural Unit) To learn more about the report: https://www.oecd.org/en/publications/unleashing-the-potential-of-volunteering-for-local-development_deab71bd-en.html Discover the OECD involvement: https://www.oecd.org/en/networks/oecd-local-development-forum.html To learn more about the OECD, our global reach, and how to join us, go to www.oecd.org/about/ To keep up with latest at the OECD, visit www.oecd.org/ Get the latest OECD content delivered directly to your inbox! Subscribe to our newsletters: www.oecd.org/newsletters
The 119th Congress faces a pivotal moment in shaping America's technological future. With advancements in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity threats on the rise, and digital trade playing a crucial role in the economy, lawmakers must decide whether to embrace policies that foster innovation or burden industries with heavy-handed regulations. In this episode of American Potential, host David From speaks with James Czerniawski, Senior Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity, about the critical tech policies Congress should prioritize. They discuss why a light-touch regulatory approach is essential for AI to reach its full potential, how digital privacy laws should be structured to prevent a patchwork of conflicting state regulations, and why cybersecurity must remain a top priority to safeguard national security. With China aggressively investing in AI and emerging markets rapidly evolving, America cannot afford to fall behind. This conversation highlights why unleashing innovation through free-market principles—not bureaucratic red tape—will keep the U.S. at the forefront of technological leadership. Will Congress rise to the challenge? Tune in to find out.
Tax expert and Senior Policy Analyst for the Tax Foundation, Manish Bhatt, joins the guys to talk about the complications, functions, and frustrations surrounding the property tax.To read about the REINS Act, check out this article from OCPAthink.org, "Effort to reduce state regulation gets bipartisan support"
$32,000 for a “transgender comic book” in Peru. $2 million for sex changes and “LGBT activism” in Guatemala. Hundreds of millions of dollars to fund “irrigation canals, farming equipment, and even fertilizer used to support the unprecedented poppy cultivation and heroin production in Afghanistan,” benefiting the Taliban This sounds like the wishlist of a crazy progressive NGO. But it's not. These are all grants of US Taxpayer money, made by USAID. The United States Agency for International Development. Over the last week, the Trump Administration has taken steps to rein in such questionable uses of public funds in the federal government. Here to explain what they're doing and why it matters is David Ditch, Senior Policy Analyst at the Heritage Foundation. — Follow David Ditch on X: https://x.com/davidaditch Learn more about The Heritage Foundation: www.heritage.org — Have thoughts? Let us know at heritageexplains@heritage.org
In this episode of American Potential, host Jeff Crank dives into the implications of the Biden-Harris administration's decision to use the Defense Production Act to regulate artificial intelligence (AI). Joining him are James Czerniawski, Senior Policy Analyst at Americans for Prosperity, and Thomas Kimbrell, an Analyst with AFP Foundation, to discuss the dangers of government overreach in regulating AI, especially when the regulations target industries beyond government contractors. James and Thomas explore how the misuse of emergency powers not only hinders AI development but also creates risks for U.S. innovation in the global race against countries like China. They discuss the potential economic impact of overregulation and the need for Congress, rather than the executive branch, to take the lead on responsible AI governance. Tune in to hear how this critical issue could affect the future of technology, the economy, and America's global leadership.
