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Rob Dawson, James Olley and Mark Ogden discuss Enzo Maresca's departure from Chelsea and explain why Liam Rosenior is the main candidate to replace the Italian manager. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The 8am hour of Friday's Mac & Cube continued with MAXX BALL (recap) FRIDAY!! We began with listeners chiming in on what they saw when Alabama lost to Indiana in the Rose Bowl; then, speaking of Alabama, Cole & Greg wonder why Bama fans are down on Kalen DeBoer; later, the Transfer Portal is officially open and it's has gone completely wild; and finally, the guys give their takeaways from Indiana's offense. "McElroy & Cubelic In The Morning" airs 7am-10am weekdays on WJOX-94.5!!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
A Professor of Educational Leadership, Scott McLeod, J.D., Ph.D., received the 2025 Excellence in Teaching Award for the entire University of Colorado Denver campus.Widely recognized as one of the nation's leading experts on P-12 school leadership, deeper learning, technology, and innovation, he is on a mission to make students' day-to-day learning less boring and more meaningful and relevant. Scott is the Founding Director of the UCEA Center for the Advanced Study of Technology Leadership in Education (CASTLE), the only university center in the U.S. dedicated to the technology needs of school administrators, and is the co-creator of both the wildly popular video series, Did You Know? (Shift Happens), and the 4 Shifts Protocol for lesson and unit redesign.Scott has worked with hundreds of schools, districts, universities, and other organizations and has received numerous awards, including the 2016 global Award for Outstanding Leadership from the International Society for Technology in Education (ISTE). Scott blogs about leadership and innovation at Dangerously Irrelevant and is a frequent keynote speaker and workshop facilitator at regional, state, national, and international conferences. Scott also hosts two occasional podcasts, LeaderTalk and Redesigning for Deeper Learning.Scott currently serves as a Distinguished Educator Fellow for PDK International, a Fellow for the NAESP Center for Innovative Leadership, and an ISTE+ASCD Community Leader. He also recently served as a Senior Fellow for Getting Smart. Scott has written or edited 4 books and 170 articles and other publications, and is one of the most visible education professors in the United States. ______________________________________________________________________ The Edupreneur: Your Blueprint To Jumpstart And Scale Your Education BusinessYou've spent years in the classroom, leading PD, designing curriculum, and transforming how students learn. Now, it's time to leverage that experience and build something for yourself. The Edupreneur isn't just another book; it's the playbook for educators who want to take their knowledge beyond the school walls and into a thriving business.I wrote this book because I've been where you are. I know what it's like to have the skills, the passion, and the drive but not know where to start. I break it all down: the mindset shifts, the business models, the pricing strategies, and the branding moves that will help you position yourself as a leader in this space.Inside, you'll learn how to:✅ Turn your expertise into income streams, without feeling like a sellout✅ Build a personal brand that commands respect (and top dollar)✅ Market your work in a way that feels natural and impactful✅ Navigate the business side of edupreneurship, from pricing to partnershipsWhether you want to consult, create courses, write books, or launch a podcast, this book will help you get there. Stop waiting for permission. Start building your own table.Grab your copy today and take control of your future.Buy it from EduMatch Publishing https://edumatch-publishing.myshopify.com/collections/new-releases/products/the-edupreneur-by-dr-will
Urban historian Thomas Dyja and political strategist Dr. Basil Smikle Jr. joined the show to put Eric Adams' mayoralty and Zohran Mamdani's inauguration into modern historical context. They joined host Ben Max to discuss the meaning of the Eric Adams era and its impact on the city, how Adams fits in the modern pantheon of mayors, and the meaning of Mamdani's election to succeed Adams, including the hopes and questions about his budding mayoralty. Dyja is the author of several books, including New York New York New York: Four Decades of Success, Excess, and Transformation. Smikle Jr. has been involved in many political campaigns in New York, is a former executive director of the New York State Democratic Party, and is currently a professor in and director of the master's program in nonprofit management at Columbia University's School of Professional Studies, among other roles in politics and academia. (Ep 558)
Shaun Morash and Tiki Barber open Tuesday's show by discussing Aaron Glenn's future as the Jets head coach - and whether or not he should have one.
Today from SDPB - a new Board of Regents policy facing criticism and a look at historical developments in De Smet.
Tenure of Office: December 8, 1817 - March 4, 1825 (as Secretary of War); March 4, 1825 - December 28, 1832 (as Vice President); April 1, 1844 - March 10, 1845 (as Secretary of State) Though we come to the end of Calhoun's life and career in this episode, as I and my special guests, Alycia of Civics and Coffee and Alex of the Vice Presidencies series, learn, Calhoun was on the go to the very end with a stint as Secretary of State followed by a return to the US Senate. In our final evaluation of his legacy, will we deem him to be a Cabinet and/or Vice Presidential All-Star? Listen in to find out! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nancy Sasaki, President and CEO of United Way of San Diego County, reflects on her seven-year tenure at the iconic organization that includes United Way's response to the debilitating pandemic. Sasaki, who will retire at the end of 2025, emphasized the importance of listening and adapting to ever-changing community needs to meet the challenges of fundraising and diversifying revenue sources. About Spotlight and Cloudcast Media "Spotlight On The Community" is the longest running community podcast in the country, continuously hosted by Drew Schlosberg for 20 years. "Spotlight" is part of Cloudcast Media's line-up of powerful local podcasts, telling the stories, highlighting the people, and celebrating the gravitational power of local. For more information on Cloudcast and its shows and cities served, please visit www.cloudcastmedia.us. Cloudcast Media | the national leader in local podcasting. About Mission Fed Credit Union A community champion for over 60 years, Mission Fed Credit Union with over $6 billion in member assets, is the Sponsor of Spotlight On The Community, helping to curate connectivity, collaboration, and catalytic conversations. For more information on the many services for San Diego residents, be sure to visit them at https://www.missionfed.com/
Hour 2: Are the Commanders only 2 seasons away from being contenders? / The number 1 reason this defense has failed under Dan Quinn's tenure as HC / How important is draft position really going to be in the 2026 draft? / The game didn't matter but Johnny Newton and Bill had great performances
Jake Asman & Jordan Raanan are in for D&R this morning! The Knicks fall to the Timberwolves in what felt like a punt game last night with a few key guys out. Plus, Justin Fields' tenure with the Jets looks like its over. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
There are two paths in research.One where you sit in a room, alone, writing ten pages a day for twenty years—no recognition, no guarantees. You don't talk to anyone. You just keep going, because that's what “success” is supposed to look like. And the guilt if you're not doing it? It's crushing.And then there's the other path.The one where you still write, but you define impact your own way. Maybe that means building something new. Maybe it means helping others. Maybe it means working a job while trying to stay in the game. Everyone tells you that's the wrong way. That you're distracted. That you'll never make it.But I'm choosing that second path anyway.Not because it's easier. It's not. It's messier, lonelier, and it doesn't come with applause. But it's mine. And honestly, I'm not trying to be a star. I'm trying to survive. I'm trying to build something that matters to me, even if no one ever calls it “success.”Because I know I'm not built for that first path. I've tried. I've failed. And I've realized—my only shot is to keep doing my thing. To build R3ciprocity. To show up with care. To be a dad. To create something weird and kind and different.So if you're out there, trying to make sense of your own strange, meandering path—maybe this is your reminder: you don't have to do it their way.
Kieran Keating was elected unopposed for his fifth and final term as chairman of Clare GAA at this weeks' Annual Convention. Clare FM's Derrick Lynch spoke with the Naomh Eoin clubman to reflect on his time in the role and look ahead to the 2026 campaign. Photo (c) Clare GAA
Bob and Dave open the show by discussing Puka Nacua’s comments about the refs on a live stream last night. They dive into this weeks TNF matchup with the Rams and talk about why this is one of the biggest games in the NFL this season. They talk about Jason Myers’ continued success and recognition, NBA expansion, and more in Take Two. They talk about what winning Thursday’s game means for Mike Macdonald and why this is probably the most important game of his tenure with the Seahawks so far. And they talk about what has changed since the last time the Hawks faced the Rams.
Sermon: Jesus as KingText: Ephesians 1:22-23Chris HefnerJesus as King is a gift to the church.The Dimensions of Jesus' KingdomThe Nature of Jesus' Kingdom is Theological.The Tenure of Jesus' Kingdom is Eternal.The Extent of Jesus' Kingdom is Cosmic—Universal, Political, Spiritual.The Front of Jesus' Kingdom is Ecclesial.The Gifts to the Church of Jesus' KingdomWe don't have to fear the powers of lesser kingdoms.We are and we get the inheritance of the kingdom.We get the fulfillment and joy of Jesus as our King and Bridegroom.Please reach out to us via email at info@wilkesborobaptist.org
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
In this episode of the Wine and Gold Talk podcast, Ethan Sands and Jimmy Watkins dig into the Cavaliers' growing inconsistency and lack of urgency, framing the upcoming matchup against the Chicago Bulls as a revealing “Cavs vs. Cavs” moment. With Evan Mobley sidelined, the conversation sharpens around Jarrett Allen and the opportunity in front of him. This isn't just about filling minutes but whether Allen can anchor a team that continues to search for its baseline effort — this two-to-four week stretch presents a clear test of how much Allen can shape a winning outcome when the margin for error is minimal. Sands and Watkins also push for a change in the starting lineup to shift the opening dynamic and discuss why the Bulls are another valiant test for Cleveland. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Scuffed Soccer Podcast | USMNT, Yanks Abroad, MLS, futbol in America
The host of long-running former ESPN podcast Caught Offside joins Vince and Belz to discuss what Poch has been up to, whether it's working, Banner the mascot, and where several players probably stand in the depth chart.Look for Caught Offside with Andrew Gundling and JJ Devaney on any podcast platform, and here's there subscription service (kind of like a Patreon, I gather): https://caughtoffside.supercast.com/ Skip the ads! Subscribe to Scuffed on Patreon and get all episodes ad-free, plus any bonus episodes. Patrons at $5 a month or more also get access to Clip Notes, a video of key moments on the field we discuss on the show, plus all patrons get access to our private Discord server, live call-in shows, and the full catalog of historic recaps we've made: https://www.patreon.com/scuffedAlso, check out Boots on the Ground, our USWNT-focused spinoff podcast headed up by Tara and Vince. They are cooking over there, you can listen here: https://boots-on-the-ground.simplecast.comAnd check out our MERCH, baby. We have better stuff than you might think: https://www.scuffedhq.com/store Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Tenure of Office: December 8, 1817 - March 4, 1825 (as Secretary of War); March 4, 1825 - December 28, 1832 (as Vice President); April 1, 1844 - March 10, 1845 (as Secretary of State) In the contested presidential election of 1824, Calhoun was without question elected as Vice President. In this episode, I am joined by Alycia of Civics and Coffee and Alex of the Vice Presidencies series to explore his tenure during his nearly (but not quite) two terms in office, how he navigated (and facilitated) the changeover in presidents, and his move from the rostrum to a Senate seat in the midst of a national crisis. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
For our special celebration of Jane Austen's 250th birthday, we welcome editors Jenny Davidson (Pride and Prejudice, 2023), Stephanie Insley Hershinow (Sense and Sensibility, 2024; Emma, 2022), and Patricia Matthew (Mansfield Park, 2026). In this extended roundtable episode, the editors discuss their personal favorites among Austen's books (and where to start as an Austen beginner), the differences between modern adaptations and Austen's original writing, and Austen's enduring legacy in the twenty-first century. Jenny Davidson is Professor of English and comparative literature at Columbia University. She has published four books of literary criticism, four novels, several other editions, and numerous articles and essays. She is currently at work on two book projects: a handbook on career pathways for humanities doctoral students and an intellectually wide-ranging and highly personal account of what it means to read Edward Gibbon's History of the Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire (originally published between 1776 and 1789) from the vantage point of the twenty-first century.Stephanie Insley Hershinow is an associate professor of English at Baruch College, CUNY, where she specializes in novel theory and eighteenth-century culture. She is the author of Born Yesterday: Inexperience and the Early Realist Novel. She lives with her family in Jersey City, New Jersey.Patricia A. Matthew is Associate Professor of English at Montclair State Unviersity. She has been published widely and is the editor of Written/Unwritten: Diversity and the Hidden Truths of Tenure (2016). She is the co-editor of the Oxford University Press series Race in Nineteenth-Century Literature and Culture. To learn more or purchase copies of the Norton Library editions of Jane Austen's books, go to https://wwnorton.com/. Learn more about the Norton Library series at https://wwnorton.com/norton-library.Have questions or suggestions for the podcast? Email us at nortonlibrary@wwnorton.com or find us on Twitter at @TNL_WWN and Bluesky at @nortonlibrary.bsky.social.
The Tenure of Love Lamentations 3:22-24 22 The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; 23 they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness. 24 “The LORD is my portion,” says my soul, “therefore I will hope in him.”
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Catch “The Drive with Spence Checketts” from 2 pm to 6 pm weekdays on ESPN 700 & 92.1 FM. Produced by Porter Larsen. The latest on the Utah Jazz, Real Salt Lake, Utes, BYU + more sports storylines.
Full Professor of Economics at Marshall University Dr. McCutcheon is back to discuss the odd proposals at Marshal regarding tenured professors; We discuss many examples of the public declass that is taking place domestically and internationally; We also discuss the upcoming year on our nation's anniversary and what the economic storm has in store for us, as great things are on the horizon. Book Websites: https://www.moneytreepublishing.com/shop PROMO CODE: “AEFM” for 10% OFF, or https://armreg.co.uk PROMO CODE: "americaneducationfm" for 15% off all books and products. (I receive no kickbacks). https://www.thriftbooks.com/ Q posts book: https://drive.proton.me/urls/JJ78RV1QP8#yCO0wENuJQPH
Ribbentrop in London: Gaffes and Alienation: Colleague Charles Spicer describes Ribbentrop's arrival in London as Ambassador with a cynical mandate from Hitler to neutralize Britain diplomatically, characterizing his tenure as a social disaster marked by gaffes such as giving the Nazi salute to the King; his wife Anneliese is depicted as thin-skinned and unable to handle the British press's mockery, while Sir Neville Henderson, the British Ambassador to Berlin, whose desire to accommodate Hitler was exacerbated by his secret battle with terminal cancer, influenced disastrous appeasement policies. 1933
Tenure of Office: December 8, 1817 - March 4, 1825 (as Secretary of War); March 4, 1825 - December 28, 1832 (as Vice President); April 1, 1844 - March 10, 1845 (as Secretary of State) Few figures loom as large in the annals of American history or have left such a challenging legacy with which to grapple than John Caldwell Calhoun of South Carolina. In this episode, I am joined by Alycia of Civics and Coffee and Alex of the Vice Presidencies series to explore Calhoun's early life, his rise to prominence in the US House of Representatives, and his tenure as Secretary of War in the Monroe administration. Sources used for this episode can be found at https://www.presidenciespodcast.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Anthony in Oakland wants to see an outside consultant advise the franchise. The personnel is not nearly the same. A man named Lambert in Aliquippa called in and is named after Jack Lambert! Mike Tomlin has only won a playoff game in four of his 18 seasons.
Hour 1 with Joe Starkey: Happy 42nd birthday to Aaron Rodgers! The Steelers have one of the worst offenses in the NFL the last month. Ian Rapaport thinks it's "completely ridiculous" to talk about firing Tomlin now. Steelers fans react to the state of the Steelers with Tomlin's tenure.
Send us a textZack sits down with Peter Gaudreau, CEO of Tacodeli, to talk about scaling a beloved founder-led brand while protecting what matters most. Peter shares how ingredient integrity, empowered managers, and thoughtful packaging make hospitality show up both on premise and off. A real service recovery story shows what guest care looks like in action and how feedback fuels better leadership. Zack and Peter discuss: Balancing founder DNA with growth Why ingredient quality is a hospitality choice Designing catering and to go that presents well Training managers to own service recovery Using feedback to set weekly priorities Tenure, consistency, and trustThanks, Peter!Links:https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-gaudreau-0b357521/https://www.linkedin.com/company/tacodeli/https://www.instagram.com/tacodeli/https://www.tacodeli.com/
If Lane Kiffin is viewed as the villain then it's good for college football. Raheem Morris cannot be afraid to make 'the tough decision' for Falcons. Why Ohio State and Indiana have proven to be the best teams in the country.
Jake Brend, Ben Hutchens and Rob Gray sit down to react to Iowa State's first two wins in the Players Era Festival, share some frustrations of the tournament in Las Vegas and rank the top five wins of the T.J. Otzelberger era. Then, would nine wins be a success for Matt Campbell? Who is the most important defensive player to retain? Plus, a CyHawk Wrestling preview and a quick hit on Bill Fennelly's team playing in the Coconut Hoops Tournament. Presented by Kelderman Manufacturing in the Northwest Bank Studios. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Prime Minister Carney's Early Highwire Act in Canadian Politics — Conrad Black — Conrad Black analyzes the early tenure of Canadian Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland (referred to as Carney in this segment), who narrowly secured passage of his budget. Carney campaigned partly on opposition to Donald Trump, demonstrating political agility by balancing competing party factions—advancing a new pipeline for Alberta while offering environmental concessions. Black notes that Canada remains conflicted regarding China, attempting to maintain trade relations while publicly condemning election interference. 1922 SASKATCHEWAN
Actively Unwoke: Fighting back against woke insanity in your life
For the first time since the McCarthy Era, we got a college professor's TENURE REVOKED and FIRED from his institution for being a communist calling to overthrow the government.We had no help from any republican politicians or conservative influencers.We won without them.Decode The Left with Karlyn Borysenko is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karlyn.substack.com/subscribe
Actively Unwoke: Fighting back against woke insanity in your life
We won, communists lost.Thousands of communists organized against my work exposing this Texas State University professor for calling for the overthrow of the US government.But we won.Congratulations to everyone who worked to make sure this communist stayed fired.Decode The Left with Karlyn Borysenko is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit karlyn.substack.com/subscribe
Adam Munsterteiger and Brian Howell share their thoughts on Rick George's 13-year tenure as Colorado's athletic director.
Hour 1: Cavs short-handed win in Miami + Has Stefanski's tenure ran its course? full 1985 Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:34:53 +0000 R2IuenRLWFBkBhO6YOF0Axi6uJF7z5iO sports The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima sports Hour 1: Cavs short-handed win in Miami + Has Stefanski's tenure ran its course? The only place to talk about the Cleveland sports scene is with Ken Carman and Anthony Lima. The two guide listeners through the ups and downs of being a fan of the Browns, Cavaliers, Guardians and Ohio State Buckeyes in Northeast Ohio. They'll help you stay informed with breaking news, game coverage, and interviews with top personalities.Catch The Ken Carman Show with Anthony Lima live Monday through Friday (6 a.m. - 10 a.m ET) on 92.3 The Fan, the exclusive audio home of the Browns, or on the Audacy app. For more, follow the show on X @KenCarmanShow. 2024 © 2021 Audacy, Inc. Sports False https://playe
Ken Carman and Anthony Lima discuss Dan Orlovsky's comments on Cleveland Browns head coach Kevin Stefanski, as well as whether Ohio State quarterback Julian Sayin should be the Heisman Trophy front-runner - even if he's not the best player on the Buckeyes.
Is Pam Bondi's tenure as Attorney General coming to end? It's being reported that Pam has one last chance to get her act together before she is a goner! It started with the botched Epstein files and it could end with her lack of charges against the deep state actors. Senate Majority Leader John Thune declared he's willing to give Democrats a vote on all the things they want in a desperate bid to end Chuck Schumer's government shutdown, now dragging into its 37th day.Guest: John Solomon - Just The NewsSponsor:My PillowWww.MyPillow.com/johnSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Reagan's Pragmatic Cold War Victory, Don Regan's Disastrous Tenure, and the Iran-Contra Near-Death Experience. Max Boot discusses how Ronald Reagan had no patience for communism, and in his first term, his policy toward the Soviet Union was somewhat unsuccessful, though it improved in 1985 with the ascension of Mikhail Gorbachev. Reagan's genius was recognizing that Gorbachev was a different communist leader he could "do business with," and they established a rapport that allowed them to constructively reduce nuclear armaments and peacefully end the Cold War. The transition into Reagan's second term saw a catastrophic personnel decision when Reagan allowed Jim Baker and Don Regan to swap jobs. Regan lacked political instincts and presided over problems that culminated in the Iran-Contra scandal. Reagan was highly exercised by American hostages seized by Hezbollah, and National Security Advisor Bud McFarlane suggested shipping weapons to supposed Iranian moderates in exchange for hostage releases, which was a fiasco. The scandal intensified when McFarlane's successor, John Poindexter, and Oliver North diverted the profits from the weapon sales to fund the anti-communist Contras in Nicaragua. This incident could have led to impeachment, but Reagan's salvation was his reputation for being hands-off and disengaged. Reagan also faced criticism over a human rights double standard, speaking eloquently about violations behind the Iron Curtain but being less exercised about apartheid in South Africa.