Podcasts about Staffing

The longest government shutdown in U.S. history ended last Wednesday, but many federal workers, including air traffic controllers, are still waiting to receive full backpay. The government shutdown left roughly 13,000 air traffic controllers without pay for 43 days, leading many to take on second jobs. Many say the shortages during the government shutdown only amplified current issues caused by a long-term staffing shortage. Lyle Clingman, a retired air traffic controller from Eugene, joins us to share more about the long-term staffing shortage as well as the repercussions air traffic controllers faced during the recent government shutdown.

Welcome to episode 305 of Grow Your Law Firm, hosted by Ken Hardison. On today's episode, Ken welcomes Raquel Gomes, Founder and CEO of Stafi, a virtual staffing company revolutionizing how law firms operate. With a background in psychology, corporate America, and technology, Raquel brings a unique perspective to leadership and sustainable growth. Her company was born from her own journey—balancing the demands of a high-powered career with motherhood and the desire for a more fulfilling life. Today, Stafi supports hundreds of law firms across the U.S., providing highly skilled virtual assistants, customized training, and hands-on coaching to help firms scale efficiently without sacrificing quality or well-being. What you'll learn about in this episode: Offshore Staffing for Growth - How virtual teams can cut labor costs and free up marketing budgets - Why effective delegation is key to scaling law firms sustainably Training and Support that Drive Results - Inside Stafi University's 800+ certifications tailored for PI firms - How coaching, KPIs, and emotional support enhance performance and retention Data Security and Confidentiality - How Stafi ensures compliance through advanced vetting, cybersecurity, and monitoring - Building trust with virtual teams through transparency and accountability The Role of AI in Staffing and Operations - Why AI won't replace humans—but will replace humans who don't use AI - How Stafi's coaches ensure proper adoption of firm tools and automation systems 24/7 Intake and the Future of Legal Operations - How Stafi Live helps firms close more leads through empathy-driven communication - Why offshore staffing and AI integration are essential to remain competitive in 2026     Resources: Email:  raquel@getstafi.com Website: getstafi.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/raquel-gomesstafi/ Facebook: facebook.com/GetStafi Instagram: instagram.com/getstafi Additional Resources:    https://www.pilmma.org/the-mastermind-effect https://www.pilmma.org/resources https://www.pilmma.org/mastermind AI for PI Expo:   www.pilmma.org/ai-for-pi-expo

Send us a textSome stories punch through the noise because they're real, a little rough, and full of heart. Adam Bilinski's path runs from a single mom's sacrifice and a grueling work ethic to a flagpole accident that nearly ended his chance to be a dad—then into the high-pressure world of New York tech hiring, where process and people beat buzzwords. Along the way, he learned what actually scales at home: respect for everyone, a clear standard for work, and an attitude that lifts the room without faking optimism.We dig into the moments that shaped him: summer jobs where five minutes late meant go home, the teacher who told him he belonged in New York after watching him negotiate for a busload of classmates, and the career breakthrough that came from obsessing over value rather than volume. Then we connect those lessons to fatherhood. Adam and his wife raise two very different sons with the same core rules—mutual respect, consistent effort, and financial literacy. When culture clashes with values, they choose values, even if it means changing schools.The emotional playbook is as practical as it is kind. Adam calls himself a realist with a good attitude, teaches his kids to notice who adds or drains energy, and lives by the saying " This too will pass." He swapped lectures for listening—do you want me to listen or solve?—and watched trust deepen. Professionally, he explains how Randstad Digital wins with delivery, talent, and repeatable processes, and why integrity outlasts shortcuts in a crowded market. If you're a parent, leader, or both, you'll walk away with simple habits that compound: respect everyone, choose your attitude, save first, serve others, and keep showing up.If this resonated, follow the show, share it with a friend, and leave a quick review so more parents and leaders can find us. Your support helps these conversations reach the people who need them most.Support the showPlease don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

A spending deal to end the longest government shutdown also keeps some agencies funded through the end of the fiscal year. That includes the Department of Veterans Affairs, which is still going through an agency reorganization. Lawmakers have included language that ensures the VA doesn't shed too many employees. Federal News Network's Jory Heckman is here with more insight. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

What does it really take to grow a recruiting business to $300M, scale contract staffing revenue, and execute a profitable exit—while keeping your team together? In this high-impact episode of The Elite Recruiter Podcast, host Benjamin Mena sits down with industry veteran Jon Davis, who reveals the exact strategies that turned his firm into one of the most successful staffing organizations in the country. Whether you're running a solo desk or scaling an agency, this episode is your roadmap to recurring revenue, massive valuation, and building a business buyers fight to acquire.

The City of Milwaukee's sexual and reproductive health clinic at Keenan Health Center is temporarily closed due to staffing shortages.

Folge 229: Ist die Staffing-Branche im Überlebenskampf? Es ist wieder Zeit für eine Folge Staffing-Fakten und Flurfunk. André stellt seinen neuesten Marktlage-Newsletter vor und wir diskutieren über die notwendigen Shifts im Personalberatungsgeschäft. Wir sprechen darüber, wie Keynesianische Politik die Staffing-Branche beeinflusst und welche Bereiche – Temp oder Perm – widerstandsfähiger sind. Außerdem beleuchten sie die paradoxe Situation, dass die Gesamtzahl der Stellenanzeigen über Vor-Corona-Niveau liegt, während viele Spezialisten einen Verdrängungsmarkt erleben. Abgerundet wird die Folge mit den wichtigsten Ergebnissen aus dem APSCo Gehaltsreport 2025, der zeigt, dass es keinen bereinigten Gender Pay Gap gibt und wie hoch die Durchschnittsgehälter von 360°- und Client-Consultants sind.

In hour 2, the guys discuss Steelers HC Mike Tomlin answering questions about having concerns on the future of Aaron Rodgers, Bills HC Sean McDermott solidifying his belief behind OC Joe Brady + another edition of the Good, Bad & Ugly! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Staffing Challenges and Political Bias: The Gaza Peace Plan and the BBC. Mary Kissel details the challenges facing the State Department and NSC in implementing the Trump administration's urgent Gaza Peace Plan, noting staffing issues are delaying coordination. The plan, featuring an apolitical "Board of Peace," seeks international legitimacy despite the UN's prejudice against Israel. Kissel expresses little surprise regarding the BBC scandal, viewing the deliberate distortion of the President's video remarks as appalling and emblematic of an "embedded bias" against conservatives that is deep and unfixable. 1959 GAZA

Staffing Challenges and Political Bias: The Gaza Peace Plan and the BBC. Mary Kissel details the challenges facing the State Department and NSC in implementing the Trump administration's urgent Gaza Peace Plan, noting staffing issues are delaying coordination. The plan, featuring an apolitical "Board of Peace," seeks international legitimacy despite the UN's prejudice against Israel. Kissel expresses little surprise regarding the BBC scandal, viewing the deliberate distortion of the President's video remarks as appalling and emblematic of an "embedded bias" against conservatives that is deep and unfixable. 1957 GAZA

Der Podcast mit Tricks, Tipps und Hilfe für Ihre Herausforderungen und HR Strategien. Experten und spannende Persönlichkeiten aus der HR Branche verraten Euch Ihre Hacks aus den Bereichen: Recruiting, Talentmanagement, Employer Branding, Staffing, Personalwesen, HR Tech [HR Technologie und HR Innovationen], Personalführung, Weiterbildung, eLearning, Leadership & HR Management, internationales Human Resource Management, Learning & Development, Retention [Mitarbeiterbindung & Employee Benefits], Leadership. Payroll, Lohn & Gehalt, Entgeltabrechnung, Corporate Health, Arbeitsrecht.

Founded as Farmer's State Bank in the small town of Arnegard, North Dakota, First International Bank & Trust has grown to serve rural and urban communities across Arizona, Minnesota, North Dakota and South Dakota. In this episode, it's all about family as Kathy & Dardy welcome fourth generation family CEO Peter Stenehjem to share how his family has kept banking in their bloodline for over 115 years.Connect with Versique

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In this episode of Take the Stage, Brad Bialy sits down with Lia Taniguchi to unpack Bullhorn's 2025 Grid Talent Trends Report and explore how data, AI, and human connection are reshaping the candidate experience in staffing and recruiting. About the Guest Lia Taniguchi is the Senior Research Manager at Bullhorn, leading global market research that drives data-informed strategy for the staffing industry. With an MBA from Simmons College and a forthcoming MPH from Boston University, Lia brings a rare mix of analytical depth and human-centered insight to her work. Key Takeaways Only 26% of Gen Z candidates are actively using a recruiter—showing an urgent need for better engagement and support for younger talent. 54% of candidates stopped working with a recruiter due to slow or unclear communication, proving that speed and transparency are now table stakes. 88% of candidates rated their voice agent interview as as good as or better than speaking with a person, signaling growing comfort with AI-driven screening. Overall candidate satisfaction declined across every stage of the recruitment process in the past year, with speed and responsiveness dropping by 20%. Candidates want instant acknowledgment—most expect confirmation within minutes and status updates within one week, mirroring Amazon-style service expectations. Timestamps [00:45] – Introducing the Grid 2025 Talent Trends Report [03:20] – Why Gen Z is least satisfied with recruiters [06:30] – Setting higher expectations in a digital-native world [10:25] – The power of intergenerational mentorship in recruiting [13:40] – Can AI fix the application black hole? [17:10] – What candidates really mean by “speed and communication” [20:15] – Remembering the human impact behind every resume [24:00] – Using AI to give feedback to the “silver medalists” [28:15] – 88% of candidates rate voice agents as good as people [33:20] – Why candidate satisfaction is declining—and how to fix it [37:45] – Secret shopping your own candidate experience [46:20] – Specialization as the new superpower for staffing firms About the Host Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He's the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry's leading podcasts with more than 200,000 downloads. Sponsors and Offers Heard Take the Stage is presented by Haley Marketing. The old way of selling staffing is dead. Let's fix it—with smarter strategies and HUGE DISCOUNTS on modern lead-gen tools: https://bit.ly/Bialy20 Book a 30-minute business and marketing consultation with host, Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/Bialy30 For 30 years, Benefits in a Card has delivered benefit plans designed specifically for the staffing industry—over 140 unique options with immediate coverage, unique perks like FreeRx, and solutions that reduce turnover while improving ACA compliance. Give your workforce benefits they'll actually use and give your staffing firm a competitive edge. Learn more at https://www.BenefitsInACard.com

Finding staffing contracts in federal agencies is a processIt can seem overwhelming until you know the steps… here's mine. In this training, you'll learn:• How I identified almost 100 'staffing' contracts to pursue in FY2026• How I determine which are the best fit for me• What I do after identifying opportunities that look like a good fit.___________________________________

Nonprofits can absolutely finish the year strong—especially when they treat staffing as a strategic tool, not a scramble! In this energizing convo, Katie Warnock, founder and president of Staffing Boutique, maps out practical ways organizations can add capacity right when it matters most. Katie is plainspoken and solution-oriented: for major fundraising events, she recommends planning eight to nine months out and matching roles to real workload. “First of all, if you don't have an events director, get one. If that's not feasible, bring in a seasoned temp events director or an events manager to handle day-to-day logistics.” That approach keeps development leaders focused on relationships and revenue instead of table charts and coat checks!!Katie outlines flexible staffing ramps—lighter hours early, surging near event day, then tight close-out to ensure donations, acknowledgments, and data entry are flawless. She is equally direct on year-end donor support: bring in skilled database professionals familiar with your CRM to process gifts fast and accurately. Volunteers are wonderful, but gift integrity demands pros.Volunteer management gets a reality check. Holiday enthusiasm is great, but sustained help across the calendar—June, August, February—changes outcomes. Katie urges orgs to capture individual contacts from corporate volunteer days and cultivate them directly; today's 22–32 year-olds become tomorrow's major donors and often bring corporate dollars with them.Looking beyond December 31, Katie champions prep projects that set teams up for a calm, effective new year: digitizing archives, standardizing folders and calendars, and documenting processes. She even shares a personal productivity win: embracing AI to tame an overloaded inbox. “Embrace AI… it's here and it's making so many things so much easier.” Finally, she models healthy team norms—blocks of focused work, breaks for movement and sunlight, and clarity on priorities—so coverage feels near 24/7 without burning people out.Bottom line: think earlier, staff smarter, protect data, convert volunteers to champions, and set up systems now so January starts smooth. With the right mix of temps, consultants, and clear processes, your organization can thrive through year end and launch into the new year organized, energized, and ready to grow.Find us Live daily on YouTube!Find us Live daily on LinkedIn!Find us Live daily on X: @Nonprofit_ShowOur national co-hosts and amazing guests discuss management, money and missions of nonprofits! 12:30pm ET 11:30am CT 10:30am MT 9:30am PTSend us your ideas for Show Guests or Topics: HelpDesk@AmericanNonprofitAcademy.comVisit us on the web:The Nonprofit Show

Welcome to the weekly Recruitment Podcast by The Recruitment Network (TRN) — where we share real conversations to help you build your recruiting team, level up your recruiter training, and stay ahead in the world of talent acquisition.TRN enables recruitment businesses to maximise their performance, productivity and profitability.In this episode with David Thuillier, we dive into the journey behind building a thriving recruitment business — the wins, the setbacks, and the lessons learned along the way.David opens up about the evolution of his business, the decisions that shaped its success, and the challenges that ultimately helped him grow stronger as a leader.This is an honest and insightful look at what it really takes to scale sustainably in today's recruitment industry.You'll discover practical advice, real-world stories, and actionable leadership insights that you can take back into your own business — whether you're growing a team, launching new services, or simply striving for better performance.What is TRN?The Recruitment Network is the ultimate support network for recruitment business leaders.We offer a wide range of benefits including:• an inclusive leadership club• Recruitment Trailblazers — a programme tailored for billing managers• full back-office support and training• TRN World — our innovative online community• access to investment insights, technology guidance and expert content• and much more

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In this episode of The Distribution, host Brandon Sedloff sits down with Wade Madden, CEO of Olympus Property, for a deep dive into operational excellence and culture-driven leadership in multifamily real estate. Wade shares how his background in risk management and entrepreneurship shaped his disciplined yet people-first approach to scaling Olympus into one of the largest vertically integrated owner-operators in the country. He unpacks how being “operator first” translates into performance, why culture is a true driver of alpha, and how technology and AI are augmenting—not replacing—the human element that powers great property management. They discuss: • How Olympus scaled to 36,000 units and $9B in assets through a people-first operating model • The role of servant leadership and company culture in creating lasting operational alpha • Why bottom-up budgeting and direct feedback from property teams drive better performance • How Olympus integrates AI and technology to empower, not replace, on-site teams • Lessons from partnering with the Ritz-Carlton to elevate customer service across the portfolio • The current state of multifamily fundamentals, supply trends, and the outlook for 2026 Links: Wade on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/wade-madden-73444646/ Olympus Property - https://www.olympusproperty.com/ Brandon on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/bsedloff/ Juniper Square - https://www.junipersquare.com/ Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:01:40) - Wade's background and career (00:04:07) - Scaling Olympus Property: Operations and growth (00:11:13) - Capital structure and investment strategy (00:16:13) - Operational excellence and team culture (00:28:34) - Staffing challenges in property management (00:29:33) - Vertical integration and control (00:30:17) - The importance of company culture (00:34:19) - Leveraging AI in property management (00:39:57) - Customer service excellence with Ritz-Carlton (00:47:48) - Market trends and future outlook (00:57:55) - Conclusion and contact information

PREVIEW. AI, Corporate Staffing Reduction, and Consumer Liquidity Issues Threatening a Recession. Chris Riegel discusses how while AI contributes to corporate staff reduction (e.g., IBM), financial results from quick service restaurants like Chipotle indicate consumer challenges. Specifically, younger consumers are financially strained, leading to negative results and consumers trading down. This problem with consumer liquidity represents early signs of what could become a nasty recession, though its progression is unknown. Retry

Live from the RTA Connect 2025 conference in Las Vegas, Marc Canton interviews Drew Morrow, a seasoned fleet manager from Cambridge, Massachusetts, who operates a private ambulance fleet. With just one and a half techs to maintain 34 vehicles, Drew is living proof of the technician shortage crisis. But instead of giving in to chaos, he shares how he uses structured calendar blocks and smart prioritization to manage both strategic planning and daily shop operations.This candid conversation dives deep into the balancing act of wrench time vs. leadership, the challenge of telling your fleet's story to executives, and why you need to be your fleet's biggest advocate. Drew also opens up about the emotional toll of trying to do it all, the importance of industry collaboration, and how to make a compelling case for hiring help or replacing aging vehicles.Whether you're running an EMS fleet or a government operation, this episode delivers actionable insights for any fleet leader struggling with time, staffing, or executive buy-in. Key Takeaways:You can't lead strategically if you're buried in the shop.Structured calendar time (like blocking hours in Outlook) helps combat chaos.Telling your story through the lens of risk and mission execution resonates with leadership.You must track KPIs like missed PMs due to poor communication.Early vehicle replacement can reduce wrench time and total cost of ownership.Peer collaboration is critical—even in competitive industries like private EMS. Speakers: Marc Canton – VP of Product & Consulting at RTA: The Fleet Success Company. With decades of fleet experience, Marc helps fleets turn performance data into action and leads RTA's consulting arm to drive meaningful success across operations.Drew Morrow – Fleet Manager for a private ambulance company in Cambridge, MA. With over 25 years in the industry, Drew brings a technician's expertise and a leader's mindset to one of the most mission-critical fleet sectors: EMS.

In this episode the hosts critique a $4.28 million asking price for a Signal Security Franchise business in San Antonio earning ~$773K revenue—arguing it's overpriced, under‑differentiated and risky.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/san-antonio-tx-highly-profitable-security-business-for-sale/2350661/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

In this episode the hosts critique a $4.28 million asking price for a Signal Security Franchise business in San Antonio earning ~$773K revenue—arguing it's overpriced, under‑differentiated and risky.Business Listing – https://www.bizbuysell.com/business-opportunity/san-antonio-tx-highly-profitable-security-business-for-sale/2350661/Welcome to Acquisitions Anonymous – the #1 podcast for small business M&A. Every week, we break down businesses for sale and talk about buying, operating, and growing them.

This episode's Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow' Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HEREEpisode Overview: Growing a company from $46,000 to $30 million in six years doesn't happen by accident—it requires vision, grit, and the right team. Our next guest, Beth Lachance, is the CEO and founder of Global Medical Virtual Assistants, where she's revolutionizing administrative support for medical practices nationwide. With 16 years as an entrepreneur and over 22 years of healthcare leadership experience, she brings strategic vision and hands-on execution to building high-performing distributed teams. Driven by a passion for operational excellence and leveraging global talent, Beth shares how GMVA is transforming healthcare staffing through HIPAA-compliant virtual assistants from the Philippines. Join us to discover how her team is helping practices reclaim time, reduce costs, and refocus on patient care. Let's go!Episode Highlights:The Right Team Matters - Finding the right advisors and team members is critical, even when it means parting ways with early supporters.Leadership Evolves with Growth - Different business stages require different leaders; Beth is now bringing on a CFO as GMVA scales.$46K to $30M in Six Years - GMVA's explosive revenue growth demonstrates massive demand for virtual healthcare staffing.Reimagining Healthcare Work - GMVA transforms medical practices through remote administrative support, freeing providers to focus on patients.Tough Decisions Drive Success - Beth learned that moving on from trusted early team members, though painful, unlocks company potential.About our Guest: Beth Lachance is the CEO and founder of Global Medical Virtual Assistants (GMVA), whereshe drives sustainable growth and operational excellence for a company revolutionizingadministrative support for U.S. medical practices. With 16 years as an entrepreneurspecializing in real estate and over 22 years of corporate leadership in Surgical Device,Pharmaceutical, and Specialty Pharmacy industries, Beth blends strategic vision with hands-on execution to build high-performing teams and achieve long-term success.A former Division I gymnast on full scholarship at the University of Florida, Beth earned herBachelor of Science in Health Sciences, a testament to her discipline and goal-drivenleadership.Links Supporting This Episode: Global Medical Virtual Assistants Website: CLICK HEREBeth Lachance LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREGlobal Medical Virtual Assistants LinkedIn: CLICK HEREMike Biselli LinkedIn page: CLICK HEREMike Biselli Twitter page: CLICK HEREVisit our website: CLICK HERESubscribe to newsletter: CLICK HEREGuest nomination form:

In this episode of InSights, Brad Bialy sits down with Shaun Chojnacki to uncover the eight most common—and easily fixable—mistakes holding staffing and recruiting websites back from driving better visibility, engagement, and conversions. About the Guest Shaun Chojnacki is a Senior Marketing Strategist at Haley Marketing, specializing in SEO, paid media, and content strategy. With more than a decade of experience spanning SaaS and eCommerce, Shaun combines data-driven marketing with creative execution to help staffing firms turn their websites into high-performing lead generation engines. Key Takeaways Your website isn't outdated—it's underperforming. If your homepage talks to everyone, it converts no one. Fresh, relevant content is your new SEO currency. Trust signals aren't vanity—they're validation. Small website fixes can create massive marketing wins. Timestamps [00:35] – Why 50 staffing websites revealed the same hidden issues [02:34] – Outdated messaging: confusing visitors and search engines [05:11] – Creating clear client journeys for your ideal audience [07:34] – The power of service pages for SEO and conversions [09:21] – Location pages: how to win local search (and clients) [12:11] – Segmenting your blog for stronger topical authority [16:07] – Building trust through Google Business and external reviews [20:19] – Why weak calls-to-action kill great marketing [22:46] – Footers that actually convert: making the last scroll count [25:42] – Bonus #1: The secret structure behind great headers (H1–H3) [28:47] – Bonus #2: Internal linking—the forgotten SEO goldmine [29:58] – Rapid-fire recap: eight fixes to implement this week About the Host Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He's the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry's leading podcasts with more than 200,000 downloads. Sponsors and Offers Heard InSights is presented by Haley Marketing. The old way of selling staffing is dead. Let's fix it—with smarter strategies and HUGE DISCOUNTS on modern lead gen tools: https://bit.ly/Bialy20 Book a 30-minute business and marketing consultation with host, Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/Bialy30 This episode is brought to you by MJA & Associates. For over 20 years, they've helped staffing firms save money by securing federal and state tax credits like the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC). With performance-based pricing, you only pay when you save—no setup costs, just real results. Learn more at mja-associates.com.

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Health experts say increased capacity has to be met with safe staffing, after the Government announced 140 additional beds at hospitals across the country yesterday. Finn Blackwell has more.

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Two industry experts break down the complete oil and gas M&A due diligence process from both buyer and broker perspectives. Kyle Dubiel from Eagle Mountain and Bryce Winters from Dudley Land Company walk through everything from pre-bid VDR evaluation to post-close integration, sharing real-world insights on team mobilization, defect identification, and timeline management.What You'll LearnHow to structure and scope due diligence teams for maximum efficiencyThe critical importance of allocated value schedules in PSA negotiationsWhy most defects come from material contracts, not title issuesBest practices for VDR organization and early deal evaluationHow to balance diligence speed with thoroughness under tight deadlinesTime Stamps00:55 - Episode Intro02:23 - The Phases of Due Diligence04:15 - Understanding the Due Diligence Process09:10 - Evaluating Assets and Marketed Deals31:21 - Budgeting and Diligence Timeline31:46 - Allocation of Value in Bidding34:49 - Financing and Bank Allocated Value Schedules36:45 - Organizing Due Diligence Workflow40:58 - Handling Title Defects and Material Contracts42:44 - Defect Thresholds and Deductibles47:10 - Importance of Consents and Preferences49:53 - Due Diligence Workbooks and Team Structure59:44 - Post-Close Organizational Efforts01:03:40 - Final Thoughts and Best PracticesSnippets from the Episode“Due diligence is the Taco Bell of land work. It's great when you go into it, but by the time you're done, you say you'll never do that again."— Brent Broussard"The bulk of our defects are found in consents and contracts. That's where almost everything comes from."— Bryce Winters"You're trying to do something in 30 days that it took a company years to put together."— Brent Broussard"Communication is key. If you can do that with whoever you're working with, you're gonna set yourself up for success."— Kyle Dubiel"The greatest thing about giving your team a heads up is that they think for free—you're not paying 'em on the clock."— Brent BroussardKey TakeawaysEarly Communication Prevents Timeline DisastersMaterial Contracts Drive Most Modern Title DefectsAllocated Value Schedules Determine Team StructureVDR Quality Signals Asset Management CompetencyDefect Thresholds Require Strategic Portfolio ThinkingPost-Close Organization Maximizes Diligence InvestmentClear Objectives Lists Keep Teams FocusedHelp us improve our podcast! Share your thoughts in our quick survey.⁠⁠ResourcesNeed Help With A Project? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Meet With Dudley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Need Help with Staffing? Connect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dudley Staffing ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Streamline Your Title Process with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dudley Select Title⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Watch On ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Dudley Land Co. On⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Have Questions? ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email us⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠More From Our GuestsKyle Dubiel - Vice President of BD, Land & Legal at Eagle Mountain Energy PartnersEagle Mountain Energy Partners websiteConnect with Kyle on LinkedInBryce Winters - Land Director - Western US, Dudley Land CompanyConnect with Bryce on LinkedInMore from Our HostsConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Brent⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on LinkedInConnect with ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Khalil ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠on LinkedInConnect With UsReady to protect your land projects with integrated legal and title support? Our Dudley Select Title division works seamlessly with experienced oil and gas counsel to keep your deals on track and defensible. Contact us to learn how our complete energy partnership approach includes the legal expertise that matters when stakes are high.

Is your career site delivering the conversion you need? Dalia's plug-and-play tech turns any employer career site into a high-performance candidate conversion engine — no replatforming required, live in days.Visit dalia.co to learn more. AND by jobcase, Jobcase is an online community where workers of all kinds – like hourly employees, tradespeople and healthcare technicians – access jobs, make connections, and support each other in any aspect of their work life.Visit jobcase.com/hire and tap into their 120 million strong  job seeker network First up… HiringBranch, a soft skills and communication assessment platform, announced today at the Gartner® HR Symposium/Xpo™ conference, the launch of its Job Skills Screener. The new product empowers enterprise hiring teams to screen everyone, miss no one, and improve candidate quality at the top of the hiring funnel. https://hrtechfeed.com/hiringbranch-launches-a-conversational-skills-screener-to-replace-resume-scanning/ BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — VeroSkills – the AI hiring platform focused on solving the $1 trillion blue-collar labor shortage crisis – today announced the close of a $5.3 million funding round led by Yonder Ventures, along with Circadian Ventures and Motivate Ventures, with participation from other investors. https://hrtechfeed.com/blue-collar-staffing-platform-lands-5-3-million/ UKG, a leading global AI platform unifying HR, pay, and workforce management, today announced the launch of UKG Ventures, a strategic investment arm focused on the next generation of worktech disruptors for the enterprise.  https://hrtechfeed.com/ukg-launches-venture-fund/  ADP® announced that it has acquired Pequity, an innovative compensation management software provider founded in 2019. This acquisition will broaden the tools ADP offers to support the complex compensation planning needs of its mid-size, enterprise and multinational clients. https://hrtechfeed.com/adp-acquires-compensation-management-tool/ HiBob, the company behind Bob, the people management platform just announced the launch of In Good Company, a global community for people-first leaders reimagining how work should work for everyone.To learn more, visit community.hibob.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're excited to bring you the latest episode of The ASHHRA Podcast, where host Luke Carignan sits down with Jennifer Law, CHRO of Vail Health, for a truly heartfelt conversation about the realities—and rewards—of working in healthcare HR nestled in the picturesque mountains of Colorado.Here's what you'll find inside this episode:Life & Work in “Paradise” Jen kicks off by sharing what it's really like working in Vail, Colorado—beyond the stunning views and outdoor perks. From the logistical challenges of living in a remote, resort-driven community to the high cost of living and housing shortages, Jen sheds light on unique factors shaping the Vail Health employment experience.Staffing & Recruitment: The Outdoor Draw With Vail Health recruiting for roles ranging from clinical to environmental services, Jen explains why lifestyle fit—and a genuine love of the outdoors—can make or break retention. She also discusses the impact of the local housing market and how creative approaches are needed to attract and retain talent in such a unique location.Culture, Community & Real Retention Jen and Luke dig deep on what it really takes to keep employees engaged beyond salary. Vail Health's secret? Building authentic community. From book clubs to run clubs, they focus on fostering relationships that help new arrivals find their circle outside of work—for both well-being and improved retention.Lessons on Burnout & Well-being Burnout isn't just about workload. It's often about what's missing, not just what's excessive. Jen talks mental health, building authentic support systems, and the value in nontraditional “benefits” like flexibility and peer connection.Building Great Places to Work, on Purpose Jen's guiding principle is all about intentionality: communities, programs, and leadership development that let people bring their best to work. Her passion for HR shines in her belief that work should be a good environment—where anyone can grow, connect, and truly enjoy what they do.A Few Gems for Your Week:"People are people. You know this area, you know the community." — On how local knowledge often outweighs industry experience“Everyone should have to work in hospitality at some point.” — Spot-on advice for empathy and service"We're intentional about building authentic connections—engagement doesn't have to be expensive!"If you've ever been curious about life and HR work in a mountain community, or you're seeking inspiration for employee engagement that actually works, you won't want to miss this conversation.Stay tuned for our next episode…and don't forget to register for the ASHHRA conference in Savannah this May!From Our Sponsors...Optimize Pharmacy Benefits with RxBenefitsElevate your employee benefits while managing costs. Did you know hospital employees fill 25% more prescriptions annually than other industries? Ensure cost-effective, high-quality pharmacy plans by leveraging your hospital's own pharmacies. Discover smarter strategies with RxBenefits.Learn More here - https://rxbene.fit/3ZaurZNStreamline HR Compliance with oneBADGEhealthcareSimplify screening, credentialing, and compliance for healthcare HR. oneBADGEhealthcare from ISB Global offers a tailored solution to keep your workforce compliant and efficient. Built for healthcare leaders, it's your all-in-one compliance tool.Get Started here - https://isbglobalservices.com/onebadgeunitedstates/ashhra/ Support the show

The Federal Aviation Administration on Monday issued a ground delay for flights departing to DFW International Airport due to staffing issues. Flights bound for DFW had an average delay of 18 minutes. A spokesman for DFW Airport said, “The FAA implements air traffic management programs based on its capacity for safe operations. As always, we encourage travelers to check their flight status with their airline.” In other news, kids today already use or have access to artificial intelligence tools. That's according to Pat Yongpradit, chief academic officer for Code.org, a nonprofit promoting computer science education. What matters, he says, is teaching children how to use AI properly and he is worried schools are falling behind in this regard; the economic impact of automobile and personal loans is larger in Texas than any other state, according to new data; nd the University Interscholastic League isn't ready to add any new sports, and Monday it signaled that it is content for now with the 14 sports that it sanctions. During the UIL's legislative council meeting, the state's governing body for public school athletics denied, rejected or took no action on proposals to add pickleball, boys volleyball, lacrosse and ice hockey as UIL-sanctioned sports. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

(October 27,2025)Amy King and Neil Saavedra join Bill for Handel on the News. US and China agree ‘framework' for trade deal ahead of Xi-Trump meeting. Government shutdown updates: Senate to reconvene on Monday amid funding stalemate. Staffing issues trigger temporary ground stop at LAX. Trump administration posts notice that no federal food aid will go out Nov. 1. Louvre jewel heist latest; suspects arrested near Paris.

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Episode: 00290 Released on October 27, 2025 Description: In this episode of the Research Remix deep dive, Jason Elder and Jamie Roush tackle one of the biggest issues facing law enforcement agencies today: the police staffing crisis. Drawing from recent research by Wilson and Gramme (2024), Jamie reframes the conversation from simply hiring more officers to rethinking workload-based approaches and smarter deployment. Jamie discusses how analysts can play a crucial role in addressing staffing challenges through data-driven workload analysis, understanding calls for service, and calculating net annual work hours to ensure resources meet community demand. From integrating CAD and GIS data to considering new technologies like AI reporting tools and chatbots, this episode explores actionable strategies to make policing more efficient, equitable, and sustainable. Whether you're an analyst, commander, or researcher, this conversation provides a roadmap to move beyond “do more with less” toward a smarter, systems-based understanding of workforce planning.

The Police Commissioner is on a mission to bring home officers who have traded Aotearoa for Australia. Richard Chambers spoke to Ingrid Hipkiss.

This letter to the editor from Vancouver resident Martha Baumgarten highlights sobering facts about police staffing and urges support for Proposition 5. Baumgarten says the measure offers a balanced, local solution that complements HB 2015's limited state funding. https://www.clarkcountytoday.com/opinion/letter-the-facts-are-sobering-about-the-police-staffing-issue-in-the-vancouver-police-department/ #Opinion #LetterToTheEditor #VancouverWA #Proposition5 #PublicSafety #PoliceStaffing #VancouverPolice #CivicEngagement #CommunityVoice #HB2015

In this episode, we sit down with Christine de Wendel—an entrepreneurial powerhouse with deep e-commerce roots and now leading the charge in hospitality payments. Christine shares how she helped build two “unicorn” European tech companies, then returned to the U.S. to launch sunday, a QR-code pay-at-table solution for restaurants and hospitality venues. Sunday is designed to make paying at restaurants frictionless: guests scan a QR code on their table, view their bill, tip, split and pay—all within ~10 seconds. It's built for the hospitality world—from family-run restaurants to multi-site brands, across multiple countries. sundayThe company is POS-agnostic: it integrates with many different point-of-sale systems so that restaurants don't have to overhaul everything just to adopt the tech. Faster table turns: By reducing the time guests wait for the check, restaurants can turn more tables and increase potential revenue.Improved guest experience: Guests don't have to flag down a server or wait for the bill—tech handles it.Increased tips (in certain markets): Sunday has seen high adoption of the payment flow and the technology resonates especially where tipping is standard.Christine described how one of her co-founders (restaurant operator) put a QR code for payment on tables during the pandemic, connected it to the POS system, and realized this thing worked—waiters were freeing up time, guests were paying faster, the whole experience changed. That “lightbulb” moment is what led them to scale it into sunday.Selling to restaurants: Even though the consumer experience is compelling, convincing restaurant operators to adopt new tech is harder than one might expect. The operations side often resists change. Fragmented POS market: In the U.S. especially, there are many different POS systems. Sunday's strategy is to integrate with many of them rather than require a full replacement.Scaling fast: Christine shared how her previous experience in Europe scaling e-commerce helped prepare her for rapid growth at sunday. But even so, founding a startup is a “roller coaster”—emotionally and operationally. International differences: Tipping culture, guest expectations, and restaurant norms vary a lot between Europe and North America—and Sunday adapts accordingly.Christine's vision is that in the near-future, one won't even need to ask for the check—paying at restaurants will be as seamless as other digital experiences (like ride-hailing, mobile payments, etc.). Sunday aims to set that standard. Vendor partnerships with strong leadership matter: The story behind a vendor (founders, background, vision) can signal how well they'll support you or scale.Staffing & training matter: As you evaluate new tools, remember that the human element—servers, training, process change—is as crucial as the tech.Christine's background transitioning from European e-commerce to hospitality tech in the U.S. gives a unique international / ops-oriented perspective.Her strategy of “built by restaurateurs for restaurateurs” resonates especially for independent restaurant groups and alliance-type organizations (like yours).Her emphasis on speed, simplicity, guest experience and operator economics aligns with some of your core operational values (e.g., service standards, table turns, consistent guest experience).Check out sunday's website and map the restaurants using it (you'll see how it's deployed).If you're a restaurant operator (or advising restaurants), ask: Could this reduce our table wait time for check? How would that affect our service model and team training?On the vendor-alliance side: Think about how you evaluate payments or tech vendors—this conversation provides a good set of questions for vendor selection (integration, speed, ROI, team support).

Send us a textA great career means little if you're not here to enjoy it. This conversation with KellyMitchell's president, Blaise Bussell, cuts through the noise to what matters most: leading at home, protecting your health, and building a life your kids will remember. Blaise opens up about the values forged in childhood by a gritty mom and a humble coach-dad, the joy and nerves of raising a 13-year-old daughter and 7-year-old son, and the choice to put family first—even when work says otherwise. From car-ride questions that spark real talks to celebrating his daughter's faith decision on her terms, the small moments become the story.Then comes the jolt: a heart attack with 98% blockage that arrived without a dramatic warning, just jaw pain, nausea, and a stubborn belief it was stress. Blaise walks us through the late-night symptoms, the “go straight to the hospital” call, fast-placed stents, and the quieter recovery that followed. He traded max-effort workouts for sustainable strength, dialed in medication, and learned to live in a safer training zone. The most important lesson may surprise you: LP(a), a hereditary lipoprotein rarely included in standard cholesterol tests. If heart disease runs in your family, you need to ask for it. Fit doesn't mean safe when your genes stack the deck.We also get practical about priorities. Blaise shares a simple framework—faith, me, we, family, work—that helps him make cleaner decisions, from delaying projects to catch a child's tournament to protecting date nights and bedtime rituals. On the career side, he explains how aligning with a company's culture and protecting your personal brand can turn hard pivots into new momentum, and he offers a look at how KellyMitchell blends IT staffing with solutions to serve innovative enterprises.If you're a parent who wants more presence, better health, and resilient leadership at home and at work, this one's for you. Listen, share with a friend who needs the LP(a) nudge, and tell us the one habit you'll change this week. If the conversation helps, please follow, rate, and leave a review—it helps more families find the show.Support the showPlease don't forget to leave us a review wherever you consume your podcasts! Please help us get more dads to listen weekly and become the ultimate leader of their homes!

In this episode of the Dental Boardroom Podcast, host Wes Read, CPA and financial advisor at Practice CFO, and an AI co-host unpack the ADA Health Policy Institute's Q3 2025 “State of the Dental Economy” report. The data paints a complex picture of a dental sector stuck in an uneasy holding pattern where rising costs, flat reimbursements, and persistent staffing shortages are squeezing practices nationwide.Despite modest growth in consumer dental spending, many practices report being less busy than before, caught between financial pressure and patient affordability challenges. The discussion dives deep into the fiscal squeeze, workforce struggles (especially hygienists), and the strategic choices dental practices are making to adapt.Key Points :1. Confidence Levels: Stabilized but Still CautiousDentists' confidence in their own practices (67.5%) remains higher than confidence in the U.S. economy (33.4%).Optimism has eroded throughout 2025 despite a slight Q3 bounce.Top concerns: tariffs, political unrest, and global uncertainty.2. The “Fiscal Squeeze” ExplainedCore problem: costs (supplies, labor, operations) are rising much faster than insurance reimbursements.Two-thirds (65.8%) of dentists raised fees in 2025 by an average of 6.7% just to maintain margins.This has worsened patient affordability and fueled a perception of dentistry as “discretionary,” reducing patient visits.3. Spending vs. Busyness ParadoxConsumer dental spending is up 10% (inflation-adjusted) since pre-pandemic levels.Yet, the number of dentists reporting they're “not busy enough” jumped from 25% to 35% in Q3 2025.Average patient wait times hit a three-year low (12 days), showing ample capacity and lower demand intensity.4. Staffing & Hiring ChallengesHiring in dental practices remains flat, but recruitment demand is high.Hygienists are the most difficult position to fill; 90% of dentists report it's very hard.Only 43% of those recruiting for hygienists successfully filled the role.One-fifth of hygienist positions remained open 6+ months, hurting production and patient flow.5. Strategic Responses by PracticesMany dentists are investing in software (41%) to improve efficiency and adding staff (47%) where possible.Some are dropping low-paying PPO plans to regain control over pricing and profitability.Practices are focusing on what they can control: internal efficiency, cost management, and workforce adaptation.6. The Big Picture: A Sector in a Holding PatternThe dental economy isn't collapsing, but it's not growing fast either.The balance between rising costs, stagnant reimbursement, and patient affordability remains fragile.The future may depend on technology adoption, workforce development, and new care delivery models to break the stagnation.#DentalEconomy #DentalIndustryTrends #FiscalSqueeze #Dentistry2025 #DentalPracticeManagement #HygienistShortage #DentalCareCosts #ADAReport #WesRead #DentalBoardroomPodcast #DentalBusiness #DentistryInsights

New York City's mayoral candidates sparred over whether freezing rents for stabilized apartments is realistic policy during last night's debate, with Andrew Cuomo arguing it would hurt landlords' ability to cover costs. Meanwhile, a new report from the state comptroller shows Wall Street profits jumped to $30 billion in the first half of the year, putting the industry on track for one of its strongest years ever. And Governor Kathy Hochul has vetoed a bill that would have required all 911 ambulances in New York City to have at least two certified responders, drawing criticism from the union representing EMTs and paramedics.

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Minnesota is working to stabilize its nursing home workforce, which has long struggled with high turnover, especially in rural communities. MinnPost state government reporter Matthew Blake published a series looking into the state's plan to revitalize the nursing home industry. His reporting looks at the retainment of employees, the complicated financial situations of nursing homes and labor standards. Blake joined MPR News host Nina Moini to share what he learned.

Nurses Out Loud with Jodi O'Malley MSN, RN – Unsafe staffing puts patients and nurses at risk — and now, hospitals face real consequences. Beginning in 2026, the Joint Commission's new National Performance Goals require proof of adequate, competent nurse staffing. Facilities that fail to meet safe staffing standards could lose their accreditation and Medicare funding, signaling a major shift toward healthcare accountability...

William Vanderbloemen is the founder and CEO of Vanderbloemen Search Group, one of the leading executive search firms serving churches, nonprofits, schools, and values-based businesses. A former pastor and now a trusted advisor to mission-driven organizations, William has helped over 3,000 clients find leadership talent that aligns both in competence and character. He's also a Forbes contributor and the author of Work How You're Wired, Be the Unicorn, and Next: Pastoral Succession That Works. On this episode we talk about: How polishing his grandmother's silver as a kid sparked his entrepreneurial streak Lessons learned from ministry leadership that translated into building a multimillion-dollar faith-based search firm The moment he left job security to launch a business from scratch — in the middle of the 2008 financial crisis Why pursuing your deeper mission matters more than any financial metric The role of relationships, purpose, and wiring in long-term success How understanding your natural strengths can transform your leadership, career, and team dynamics Top 3 Takeaways You'll never have perfect clarity before you start—take the first step and let the next one reveal itself. Success looks different when you're doing work aligned with your unique wiring and purpose. No relationship is accidental—treat every connection as an opportunity to serve and grow. Notable Quotes “Work how you're wired. Everyone has unique lanes that make them better at what they do.” “If you wait until it's clean to take the first step, you've already missed your chance.” “You can do good and do good business at the same time.” Connect with William Vanderbloemen: Website: vanderbloemen.com ✖️✖️✖️✖️

Nurses Out Loud with Jodi O'Malley MSN, RN – Unsafe staffing puts patients and nurses at risk — and now, hospitals face real consequences. Beginning in 2026, the Joint Commission's new National Performance Goals require proof of adequate, competent nurse staffing. Facilities that fail to meet safe staffing standards could lose their accreditation and Medicare funding, signaling a major shift toward healthcare accountability...

The federal government is shut down, but the national parks – most of them, anyway – are open. Back during his first term in office President Donald Trump also kept the parks open during the government shutdown that stretched from the end of 2018 into early 2019. That led to some vandalism to the parks and damage to some park resources. How are things going this shutdown? To explore that question, our guest today is Kristen Brengel, the senior vice president of government affairs with the National Parks Conservation Association. 

Ralph welcomes Andy Shallal of Busboys and Poets to discuss his new memoir, “A Seat at the Table: The Making of Busboys and Poets.” Then, Ralph speaks to business consultant and activist Bennett Freeman about why Big Business isn't standing up to the Trump Administration.Andy Shallal is an activist, artist and social entrepreneur. Mr. Shallal is the founder and proprietor of Busboys and Poets restaurants in the Washington, D.C. area, which feature prominent speakers, poets and authors and provide a venue for social and political activism. He is also co-founder of The Peace Cafe and a member of the board of trustees for The Institute for Policy Studies. He is the author of the new book A Seat at the Table: The Making of Busboys and Poets.I've called Andy Shallal “democracy's restaurateur”, and he really fits the bill.Ralph NaderActivism is the best antidote to depression. It's really hard to be able to sit back—and especially now with social media and everything else that's right at your fingertips, to be able to watch the little babies being snipered and their limbs being chopped up. And it just feels so, so horrific. And the only way you can really be able to make sense of it—if there's any way to make sense of it—is to continue to fight for a better world.Andy ShallalSince, of course, October 7th opened up a whole new thing for activists and really exposed in a very stark way the myth of “Western civilization,” the idea of how obvious the lies and the deceit that's been happening, and the power of the military industrial complex that we've been warned about over the years I think [a new understanding is] taking shape right now, and we're starting to understand it more and more. And as I think we are trying to free Gaza and free Palestine, at the same time I think Gaza and Palestine are freeing us to be able to understand our system better.Andy ShallalOne of the things that I find is necessary for movements to be sustained is to have joy. You've got to have opportunities for joy. You got to have opportunities for people to actually have fun together, really feel like they're part of a community. Because a lot of times, the work we do isn't—well, it's soul-sucking work, you know, and you need to have those opportunities to be able to refuel and re-energize.Andy ShallalBennett Freeman is principal of Bennett Freeman Associates, where he advises multinational corporations, international institutions, and NGOs on policy and strategy related to human rights and labour rights. Mr. Freeman was founding chair of the advisory board for Global Witness (an investigative, campaigning organisation that challenges the power of climate-wrecking companies). He was also founding trustee of the Institute for Human Rights and Business, co-founder of the Corporate Human Rights Benchmark, and co-founder of the Global Network Initiative. He served on the governing board of the Natural Resource Governance Institute, as well as the board of Oxfam America. Mr. Freeman was the lead author of “Shared Space Under Pressure: Business Support for Civic Freedoms and Human Rights Defenders.”[Ralph,] you correctly characterize the silence and obeisance of much of corporate America (not least the tech CEOs) so far this year. I would use another pair of words as well to characterize their stance, which I think during the campaign last year in 2024 was: complacency, [and] I think the complacency now has become complicity in a dramatic, historic, democratic backsliding in the United States with the erosion of rule of law and our constitutional democracy.Bennett FreemanAt the end of the day, I'm much more interested in democratic governance based on rule of law and fair elections than I am in what corporate America has to say. But they have a stake now. And I think that those of us who have tried to promote corporate responsibility (and in Ralph's case and many others, to impose corporate accountability) have to continue this work. And we've got to engage corporate America without illusions, but with still aspirations to try to get them back to support—in a nonpartisan or bipartisan way—the fundamentals of what our country is supposed to be about.Bennett FreemanNews 10/10/25* Two polls came out this past week which reveal key data points about Americans' views on Israel. First, a Washington Post poll of American Jews, published October 6th and covering September 2-9th, shows that 61% say Israel has committed “war crimes against Palestinians in Gaza.” This nearly two-thirds majority should put the lie to the canard that American Jews monolithically support Israel's actions in Gaza. They don't. Furthermore, 39% say Israel has committed “Genocide against Palestinians in Gaza.” Some contend these numbers might be higher if the question was worded slightly differently, for example asking in the present tense whether Israel is committing genocide, rather than in the past tense. Regardless, while this result is slightly less than a majority, it certainly proves that a substantial share of American Jews do believe that Isreal is guilty of the crime of genocide. Astute politicians should take note.* Another survey that shrewd pols should consider is the Institute for Middle East Understanding Policy Project (IMEU) poll released October 3rd. In this poll, 43% of respondents identified “U.S. foreign policy and relations with Israel” as an issue that will play a role in their 2026 Democratic primary vote. As for more ambitious Democrats, 71% said they would be more likely to vote for “A candidate for president who voted to withhold weapons to Israel,” compared to just 10% who said the same about “A candidate who voted against withholding weapons to Israel.” The numbers are cut and dried.* Last week, CBS confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu “directly approved military operations on two vessels,” in the Global Sumud Flotilla carrying aid to Gaza. According to this report, Netanyahu ordered Israeli forces to “[launch] drones from a submarine and [drop] incendiary devices onto the boats that were moored outside the Tunisian port of Sidi Bou Said.” As this report notes, “Under international humanitarian law and the law of armed conflict, the use of incendiary weapons against a civilian population or civilian objects is prohibited in all circumstances.” Put simply, this attack amounted to a war crime. In a statement, the Global Sumud Flotilla wrote “Confirmation of Israeli involvement…simply lay[s] bare a pattern of arrogance and impunity so grotesque that it cannot escape eventual reckoning.” The flotilla was intercepted off the coast of Gaza last week and over 400 activists were detained in Israeli custody. Many have alleged mistreatment, with Turkish activist Ersin Çelik claiming guards “dragged [Greta Thunberg] by her hair before our eyes, beat her, and forced her to kiss the Israeli flag.”* Unfortunately, this is the last news critical of Israel we can expect to see from CBS for a long time. On October 6th, CNN reported that Paramount will officially acquire The Free Press for $150 million and appoint its founder, Bari Weiss, the editor-in-chief of CBS News. This position was created specifically for Weiss. According to Paramount, in this role, Weiss will “shape editorial priorities, champion core values across platforms, and lead innovation in how the organization reports and delivers the news.” In an interview with Democracy Now!, journalist David Klion of the Nation and Jewish Currents, said Weiss, “has presented herself as a champion of free speech…But in reality, she has a 20-year history of suppressing speech that she finds objectionable, especially when it's speech championing the rights of Palestinians and criticizing the state of Israel.”* Meanwhile in Mexico, President Claudia Sheinbaum called for the immediate repatriation of the six Mexican nationals among the Gaza aid flotilla participants following their detention by Israeli forces, per Mexico News Daily. Following a speech by the Mexican president, the foreign ministry wrote that Mexican Embassy officials had gone to Ashdod, where the activists were being held, to “directly verify the conditions on the ground, request consular access, and ensure that … [the] safety and integrity [of the Mexicans] is respected, in accordance with applicable international law.” Notably, President Trump has made no such moves to publicly demand the return of, or even lawful treatment of, the Americans on board these vessels. Perhaps this is a contributing factor to Sheinbaum's stunning 78% approval in a recent El País poll, which shows her not just overwhelmingly popular among her own party's base but even among those registered to competing parties. According to this poll, 73% of PAN members, 72% of PRI members, 70% of MC members, and 59% of voters with no party preference approve of her performance in office. These numbers are frankly unimaginable in America, but so are the achievements Sheinbaum has delivered in her short time in power.* Turning to Congress, Representatives Mark Pocan, Pramila Jayapal and Jared Huffman have authored a letter expressing “grave concerns,” regarding President Trump's executive order designating “Antifa” as a Domestic Terrorist Organization, calling for the order and accompanying memorandum, known as NSPM-7 to be “immediately rescinded,” according to the related press release. In the letter, the members warn “the sweeping language and broad authority in these directives pose serious constitutional, statutory, and civil liberties risks, especially if used to target political dissent, protest, or ideological speech.” The members also note that the memo “characterizes ‘anti-capitalism' as a hallmark of violent behavior without explaining the term…[allowing] officials to potentially treat Americans as domestic terrorists for something as routine as organizing a local boycott or operating an employee-owned business.” Perhaps most critically, they write “These actions are illegal, and…We stand ready to take legislative action should you fail,” to rescind the order.* In St. Louis, former Congresswoman Cori Bush is running to take back her seat. Bush, who came to prominence as an activist during the 2014 Ferguson protests and eventually primaried 10-term incumbent Congressman Lacy Clay, was ousted in a close 2024 primary by prosecutor Wesley Bell. According to POLITICO, Bell received $8 million dollars from AIPAC during that campaign; the pro-Israel PAC had identified Bush, along with former Congressman Jamaal Bowman, as key targets because of their pro-Palestine positions.* Of course, for the time being, Congressional deadlock is keeping the federal government in a shutdown. One symptom of this shutdown surfaced in Los Angeles this week, when dozens of flights into and out of Hollywood Burbank Airport were delayed or canceled because its air traffic control tower was temporarily unstaffed, the LA Times reports. Staffing shortages also caused delays at Newark Liberty International Airport, Denver International Airport and Harry Reid International Airport in Las Vegas. This report added that the Federal Aviation Administration “warned of more disruption at airports due to staff shortages as a result of the government shutdown.” Nick Daniels, president of the National Air Traffic Controllers Association, said in a joint press conference with Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy, “We need to bring this shutdown to a close, so that the [FAA] and the committed aviation safety professionals can put this distraction behind us and completely focus on their vital work…We do not have the luxury of time.”* More troubling signs are emerging in the economy as well. For months now, analysts have warned that the U.S. is not just on the brink of a recession, but rather already in one – it is just being masked by the massive speculative bubble of AI. Back in August, Axios reported that “excitement over artificial intelligence…is clouding recessionary signals in more cyclical corners of the market,” citing longer lengths of unemployment and slower hiring. Now, the AI bubble is reaching epic proportions. According to the Financial Times, “AI spending by companies now accounts for a 40 per cent share of US GDP growth this year,” while the Financial Post reports AI companies have accounted for 80 per cent of the gains in U.S. stocks so far in 2025. Given the market's reliance on AI speculation, the economic damage if that bubble bursts whilst the economy is on such unstable footing could be catastrophic.* Finally, for some good news, a new California law is aiming to regulate the noise level of advertisements on streaming services. The Guardian reports the new legislation, signed by Governor Gavin Newsom, “forces the powerful streaming platforms to comply with existing regulations that have barred television broadcasters from bombarding the eardrums of viewers with overly loud commercials since 2010.” According to this story, the bill was sponsored by State Senator Tom Umberg, whose newborn child was consistently awoken by overloud ads. As the Guardian notes, “Since so many of the streaming platforms are based in California, the new state bill could set a national standard and lower volumes across the country.” Rest assured industry will strike back at this law somehow, but it remains to be seen how they will argue for their right to blast ads at consumers at outrageous volumes.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

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