Podcasts about think tanks

Kiera takes listeners behind the scenes of Dental A-Team, sharing what exactly happens in Doctor Mastermind conversations. This includes unfiltered Kiera and consultants sharing top-level expertise, elite doctors sharing secrets of the trade, wealth diversification conversations, and so much more. Episode resources: Subscribe to The Dental A-Team podcast Schedule a Practice Assessment Leave us a review Transcript: Kiera Dent (00:01) Hello, Dental A Team listeners, this is Kiera and I hope today's just a great day. I really do hope that you're thriving and not just surviving right now. I hope that you're fulfilled and you're not just living there, going along and really disliking your life because I believe we get one life. So let's make it the most fun that we possibly can. You guys today, I wanna take you behind the scenes of Dental A Team. Like let's take you behind the curtain and just kinda let you see what goes on behind the scenes.   There's some really awesome things that Dental A Team is doing and I feel like it's really fun to just know like, okay, what does consulting look like behind the scenes? What things do you have in place? And I wanted you to see like what happens behind the scenes. We have Dr. Masterminds, ⁓ what happens in there, what happens with your team meetings? What does it look like? And so if you've ever been curious of what's behind the scenes in consulting, well, welcome. I wanted to take you behind the scenes. So just so you know, Dental A Team was created to help doctors and practice owners ⁓ not just survive, but thrive.   to help teams not just survive but thrive, to be able to say yes to more things in your life by being focused on what you as a person want to achieve, improving your leadership, improving your life and like truly your personal life, making sure your business is working for you and not the other way around. We also do it on profitability, making sure you're profitable, that the cash flow is there, that it's predictable, that you understand where your numbers are at and then having systems and team development. We call that the yes model so you can say yes to more in your life. So you, earnings, system and team development. And that's really what our.   the whole thing about consulting is. So what we do is we literally take you and we have an introductory call and we look to see what your practice is like, where your gaps are, and basically build a game plan with you of what is this gonna look like over the next 12 months together. And we decide, hey, where are you at? you a practice where we're gonna fly into your practice? Is this a practice where we're going to just do virtual calls with you? What's going to be the best option? And I will say our most popular and what most people want is someone to fly to the practice. ⁓ And so behind the scenes, what happens from there is once we decide what...   what type of consulting is going to be best for you and your practice. From there, then you get paired with a consultant. You're like, how do you know the consultants? I'm like, well, my background needs to be marriage and family therapy. Like literally, I'm really good at reading people and 90 % of the time we get a perfect match. And what we're looking for is your practice needs the consultant skills and what they've done because all of our consultants have a clinical and front office experience and they've all had to grow multiple practices. So some come from DSO.   All of them have had to come from private practice. They literally have been there, done that, done it successfully. And we're looking for personality types. Are you going to jive? Some consultants are very high energy and some are a little more lower energy, more calm. ⁓ What's going to pair well with your team? What's going to be like, I remember there was one office and they said, Kiera, my team. There I was like, wow, Kiera comes in with a lot of energy. We get.   along better with no BS Brit, which is true. Brit doesn't come in looking like she's a hummingbird on Monster. She walks in a calm, cool, collected. She's chill. Some offices need a hummingbird on Monster. Others need a Brit who's more calm, cool, collected. So we're looking at experience, personality fit, and then also what's going to truly drive and get the results you're looking for. So that's really how we match you with your consultant. Then after that, your consultant, you and them, get on calls. We get on calls every other week.   So we're really working with you to make sure that there's accountability, but it's not too often and you're not depending on us, but you have time to actually make some headway in between those. So it's set calls. So you always know perfect. I've got my set calls. They're also really good accountability check-ins. So I have a personal trainer and we used to do only virtual and I had a call with her all the time and I actually did better on my workouts than I do when I see her in person because I knew we had a set call and I had to show up with my results because she was going to ask me about them. And that's actually why we have these set calls.   So you always follow through on the accountability because we're really big on making sure that what we commit to, what we put into place, we're truly driving results forward. You do not need to be perfect. We just need to make sure that we're getting the results we want. We're tracking our numbers. We're looking at the P &Ls. We're looking at your KPIs. We're looking at your team. And we're also talking about the issues and the growth of where you want to go in your practice. So we've got those two calls. And then in between those two calls, you literally get to texts, calls, emails, whatever you need. At any time you have a consultant in your pocket, any moment. So whatever comes up, because business does not happen on set cadences.   at the most random times. So you always have a consultant at your fingertips. And then I think the part that I really wanted to show you behind the scenes is every single month we have a doctor mastermind. It's the first Tuesday of the month and we call it think tank Tuesday. And this is where I ⁓ tell all of our doctors, this is where you're basically hanging out in Kiera's living room, virtually. Right? Like I want you to just like let your hair down. I don't care if you're making dinner. I don't care if your kids are there. I want you as a human. I don't care if you're driving home. I don't care if you're at the swim meet. We have doctors.   all over the place because this is your real life. And I want you to just pretend like we're hanging out in a living room, let your hair down. There are no team members allowed at these think tanks because I want doctors to fill a safe space where they can talk about it they can talk about with other doctors of what's going on. What do they suggest? On here we have guest speakers that come in. We also, a lot of times this is my mastermind. This is my billion dollar club group where I just want to hang out and I want to talk about things that aren't talked about all the time.   So for example, last month we went through and we did one on a P &L deep dive. And these are things that I do not share on the podcast. These are things that are not shared publicly. These are things that I reserved specifically. So it's the 10 % that's reserved for only our Dr. Mastermind. And I'm really digging deep with them and I'm showing them things that we specifically do in our company. So things that I'm not going to necessarily publicly announce on the podcast. I share a lot of our life here, but we actually went through an entire P &L deep dive and we showed them exactly what we do in our company and how we do it how you can get your office managers there.   and how you're able to look for the profitability, how we set up projections, how we're able to grow and scale, how we're able to get right people, right seats. We did another one with org charts and we broke it down. We brought in ⁓ Prosperity and Brian Harris talking about embezzlement, things that we will never share publicly, but specifically for our doctors. We bring in different guest speakers. ⁓ bring in, we have them like work on different business models. I did one where we worked on a lemonade stand to show them how they can in crisis mode on their business, pivot, shift and adjust.   We often will do like an issues list of what's going on, what are the hot topics people are dealing with, and then let's collectively work on it. So we have a doctor who's going through some interesting things with legal within their practice and using the whole team. We have another practice that's struggling with their finances and using collectively the whole team will sometimes hot seat our offices and let them work together. So really it's, I would say it's my most high level material that ever comes forward. And I think when you see behind   behind the curtain of what's happening in the Stockroom Master Room. Like I said, you get to attend, parts of it are recorded, but then I always do what's called the after party. The after party is where I feel like it's ⁓ Kiera unfiltered. ⁓ There are no cameras going, there's nothing being recorded, there's no AI bots allowed to be in there. It is literally Kiera unfiltered. And we will talk about where we think the world's going, what we think we need to be prepared for, what we think about political pieces.   These are things that honestly I will not publicly ever speak about and I only reserve them for our doctor mastermind. And the rules of it are there is no recording. And if I ever find out that people are recording, they will be immediately dismissed because we need a space in this world as business owners and as colleagues and as entrepreneurs to be able to speak freely, to be able to speak safely, to be able to share what's on our hearts, to be able to talk about team members without our team members being there. Team members don't worry, it's not in a negative way. It's truly like, hey, I'm struggling.   I don't know what to do with this and I need help. Because what I found is in business ownership, it can be so lonely. can be so just ⁓ sad, if you will. It can be like, gosh, I feel like I just need help. And so what we wanted is to create this space. Like I said, you're hanging out in my living room. We're having these ⁓ dinner conversations, if you will, of whatever's on your mind. And it's just, it's really fun. And I feel like it's, people have told me that they absolutely love being a part of Think Tank, because it's a space where people come and they,   They just, I feel like it's something where they just are able to be themselves. It's the first time you're not expected to be a doctor. You're not expected to be the one who knows everything. You're not expected to do X, Y, or Z. None of those things are an expectation. You're able to just show up and be. You're able to show up and feel safe. You're able to show up and just hang out. And so a lot of the pieces that we've been doing are, we also have like doctors. We have some of our elite doctors share secrets that they do in their practice. So.   people on how they do branding, other people on DSO conversations. We literally had a very ⁓ controversial think tank where we brought in and we talked to pros and cons of DSOs and should I sell to DSOs and what do people think and what are people navigating because it's so hard. It's hard to find out ⁓ like, what are we going to do and how are we going to do this? And like, what are the different pieces and what should I do and how do I navigate through this of people that truly are like-minded?   that are just like you. And so other things that we have are like wealth diversification. We're talking a lot about wealth and where we're going to go with wealth and how we're going to be able to do these things and multi practices. Should we do it or should we not do it? Should we, ⁓ how do we create one through 10 year plans? ⁓ Team conversations. Tiffany does an amazing job of talking leadership and hard conversations and ⁓ strategies like billing strategies again that we're not sharing on the podcast. And so really just showing you like behind the scenes we bring in.   We had a really awesome guest come in and talk to us about how to use resources and tools to hire better and get right people right seats. Talking about like, we have some authors that come and speak to us. We have some clinical dentistry. We have offices talk about how they're able to scale and grow and real talk. Like, what are we really afraid of? Like, what's really going on in our world? Let's talk about identity loss. Like, what happens when you stop having your practice? Like, what are you going to do there? And   just different zones, different areas. ⁓ Doctors who are really smart, we had a doctor come and chat with us about associate onboarding and how they're able to get their associates producing over a hundred grand like six to eight months into practice, like to hiring them. Like that's a huge feat that most aren't able to do. And this is straight out of school. And so sharing those tips, sharing those resources, ⁓ I think is one of the most valuable pieces of our consulting because... ⁓   business owner. attend Tony Robbins. I'm in Tony Robbins elite coaching where I literally have been to his house. There's about 40, 50 of us that go and I put myself in those circles to be able to bring back information to our group of things that like I'm working with multi-million billionaires across the board, rubbing shoulders with them, asking them of things, getting resources, figuring out like what are their VA companies that they're using for virtual assistants? How are they growing? How are they scaling? There's people in medical, there's people in real estate learning from   Ray Dalio speaking to us on wealth diversification, talking to really brilliant people to find out to make sure that I am living my best, highest self to then also bring back to our doctors. Our teams are bringing back things that they're hearing from offices to be able to bring their best pieces to help them create org charts and clarity and whatever it is, those are the pieces that we're bringing into our think tank. And like I said, being an owner.   Seeing this, I wanted people to truly figure out how can I do this? Like, can I, how can we create this? How can we build this? How can we sustain this? And so having that as a space every single month for our doctors. And some months I think we have better topics than others, but always the after party is a place where I feel like people really truly come to unite, to help each other, to grow. And I think it's just a really special place. So we have our, your specific practice consulting, then we have where we'll fly to your practice. And in that day and a half, had a   really awesome testimonial from a client. said, Kiera, Tiff, Britt, Dental A Team, what you guys are able to accomplish in a day and a half visit is what it usually takes me six to 12 months to accomplish. And I feel like that is something of just huge appreciation and gratitude because our consultants really do drive value. This is not an office that I consult, it's another consultant on our team. And I feel like just knowing that that's the value of us coming into your practice, like that's the ROI that I can't explain to you until you've experienced it. It is.   getting your whole team aligned, it's getting things in place, it's fixing little things that you didn't even know were a problem that we see in other offices that we can come execute and implement for you. And really getting your whole team aligned in such a fun, easy way. So we're working on doctor, we're working on leadership, we're working on case acceptance, we're working on getting team alignment, we're listening to hygiene exams, we're looking at your numbers and metrics. ⁓ And then what we're really doing is every single month we're assessing you as a person, your earnings and profitability and the systems and team development. What do we need to do based on those numbers?   And then in addition to that, we have one other fun thing behind the scenes curtain of our consulting where we actually come in person for these in-person doctor and office manager or leadership masterminds. And they are so special. These are really like being in a very intimate setting. So we cap it right now. It's around 50 people that we bring in and we we do life and business on purpose. And so we teach you how to do like the last time we taught people how to life map and how to look at their entire life, because we were like, how do I have time to do it all?   And it's like, let's actually teach you how to do it in a very strategic way. We did leadership hard conversations and how to make hard conversations easy. And we actually practiced with each other. So we actually lined up office managers and doctors from other offices and had them actually ask the questions and role play with someone who's not your person to give them feedback on how they could actually land these conversations better with their teammates and to have both doctor and office manager they're learning.   We did almost like speed dating where we had people go with other offices and ask their questions and give value. So it's always a give and receive within our community. We hot seated offices, so like your biggest pressing issues and had a group of people help you out on it. We had everybody like list off all the issues that they're dealing with in the practice and made this giant list of issues and actually started collectively as a group, solving it, sharing resources. And it was probably one of my favorite pieces of the entire event where we all worked together to solve.   We did a deep dive on the P &L and chart of accounts and teaching people how to look at them and saving for taxes and saving for their buckets and creating the fun in life and helping team members understand this as well. And just doing it in a really positive life on purpose, business on purpose. Like we had people tell us that those in-person masterminds were worth their entire year of consulting by the value that they got, the energy that they got, the... And then we do it a day and a half. Like we have five people in Thursday night, if they want to hang out, they do not need to.   We're there all day Friday and it's half day Saturday so you can fly home. We try to make it really awesome, really easy, really intentional, ⁓ but where it's high value. And then everybody hangs out Friday night together. We wanted it to be a networking opportunity and something really awesome that we did that I don't think a lot of other people do is we built it to where we had people's strengths. And so if I'm struggling with ⁓ office management leadership, we've literally listed off the office managers or the doctors that were there. And if they were really good at it.   who you should go talk to and made it really easy for people to network, to connect, to share ideas. We had AI innovation. Just again, things that are not shared publicly because I wanted, there's a zone where I want to give as much value to this world. There's also a zone of there's 10 % that I will never speak publicly about. It's a space where I want to hold it back for our clients, not because I don't want to share it, but because.   It's stuff of, it's maybe a little highly charged, ⁓ sharing opinions and doing it in a safe way where you know that you're not judged and that people want to hear the ideas and it's safe and it's a space for us to have deeper conversations, more in depth, working on your practice for you and really ensuring that we're driving your results. And so that hopefully is just like a sneak peek behind the curtain. And what does consulting look like? What do we do in these doctor masterminds? What do we do on these calls?   Like I said, it's always looking at your numbers. It's always looking at your systems, looking at you and your vision in your life and making sure we're getting the results for you. And like I said, collectively across the board, we're always giving at least a 30 % increase in production. Now again, some are higher, some are lower. You've got to show up to the table too. We are incredible at what we do, but it's a two-way street. You've got to be ready for it. It's just like, can't expect my gym trainer to get me six pack abs when I'm eating candy every single meal and I'm not working out. That's impossible. She gave me the plan. She gave me the map. She did everything she was supposed to.   I also have to show up. And so it's two way. But I think having someone there, having somebody who checks in on you, somebody who's not going to let you fail, somebody who's so committed to you and your results and your team on your side, it's a cheerleader behind the scenes. It's one of the greatest gifts I think we could ever give any business owner and team. And that's something I think that's just really special that sets the only team apart is we do this specifically for you.   and your team. We're not just expecting you to take everything back and go implement with your team. So we hear you in our doctor masterminds, we hear you in our visits and we get the whole team bought in as well. have implementation days to help your team get bought into it. That way it's not all on your shoulders, doctors. It's not all on your shoulders. And so I thought it would just be fun today of like what really happens in these mastermind calls, what really happens in these in-person events, what really happens when you fly to our practices. And what I will tell you is as a business owner, I believe in RO.   And so our team knows, we always say Dental A Team equals results. And our team has passion for excellence and results focused to make sure that you're getting the results you want, to make sure that we are delivering at the highest value. And I will tell you, it is magic to watch offices change. is magic to watch people get their lives back. It's magic to watch people get excited and reinvigorated over dentistry when they lost that passion and that sparkle of something that they loved so much. So that just inspires you. If you're like, gosh, I really am curious if I'd be a good fit.   Like I said, I'm really sticky on making sure that we have this great community of humans. Consultants are joining us from other consulting companies and like, Carrie, I don't know what you do. You bring in the best people. And I'm like, well, great. That makes me so happy. And it really is that I want people that are like-minded. I want people that are excited. I want people that want to give and to receive. I want people who are committed to themselves. I want people who want to live life on purpose, who want to do business on purpose, who, even though they don't know all the answers, they're not afraid to ask the questions. ⁓   that are willing to help their fellow neighbor to show up and to talk about things that aren't necessarily publicly talked about and to share opinions in a safe space and to hold space for one another with no judgment, but true like care and curiosity. I want people who know that there's a higher, a next level and they want to go for it. I want people who are curious about the future. I want people who ⁓ challenge and inspire. I want people and   As I say this list, you might be sitting there judging yourself unfairly and saying like, well, I'm not that person. And what I will say is, ⁓ you actually are that person. Because if you don't think you are, you probably are. And if you are that person that's like, yeah, this is me, this is what I want to do, you are also that person too. I found that 90 % of the people that we talked to are incredible fits. The only people who aren't great fits are those who are so egotistical and arrogant and rude to their teams that I'm like, thank you, but no, thank you, you're just not a great fit.   because I believe that I want people who are invested in their teams. I people who love dentistry, even if they don't love dentistry, but they love business. I want people that want to get to that next level. I want people that are hungry. I want people that love life and know that there's a better way and a higher way of living life. I want people who want to expand on their leadership and be their best leaders to show for their team and their families and themselves.   Those are the people. So that's your DNA. like, well, I just talked about, sounds fun and exciting. I'd love to chat with you. I truly would. I love meeting people. I love people on the podcast. And I love just giving you a space to feel safe, to feel seen, to feel heard, to feel like there's answers and solutions, to feel a lift in life, to feel like there's hope, to give you that silver lining and joy again. So if that fills and resonates with you, I'd love to have you join us. So reach out, Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. Just know that we are committed to you, that we love you.   I think all of our consultants would say that they absolutely love their clients as humans and they're so proud of the work that they're doing. And I think it's just a very positive space. It's a very collaborative space and it's a very results focused space. ⁓ And so join us. I'd love to have you reach out. Hello@TheDentalATeam.com. And as always, thanks for listening. I'll catch you next time on the Dental A Team podcast.  

Greg Brady & the panel of: Sharan Kaur, political strategist and Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Finance Minister Bill Morneau Ariella Kimmel, executive director of a new advocacy group called A Better City (ABC) Toronto Discuss: 1.Canada intends to recognize Palestinian state based on key reforms: How does this change anything besides making it harder to reach a trade deal with the US according to Trump? 2. Ford government agrees to fee cancelling $100M deal with Elon Musk's Starlink: Does it make sense to cancel this deal? 3. Ontario court strikes down Ford government's plan to remove Toronto bike lanes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Think Tank with Michael Butler & Steve Ehlmann- h4 full 984 Tue, 29 Jul 2025 21:32:11 +0000 SblndX7iW4OyQLauvYe8s7iJrZGwhq9h comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government Think Tank with Michael Butler & Steve Ehlmann- h4 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?fee

Description: Explorer and author Matt LaCroix returns to Think Tank after a groundbreaking expedition through Turkey with Robert Edward Grant. Together, they uncover newly unearthed archaeological sites—possibly predating Göbekli Tepe—and examine basalt pillars, vitrified stone, sacred geometry, and lost civilizations connected by resonance and symbolism across continents. They also explore the Orion alignment, the mystery of Haldi temples, and evidence suggesting a pre-cataclysmic mother culture. This episode dives into Matt's upcoming documentary The Missing Key, featuring experts like Dr. Robert Schoch and Paul Wallis, and filmed in five countries. It's a paradigm-shifting conversation about lost history, energetic architecture, and the emerging collaboration between traditional archaeologists and alternative researchers. Links: Connect with Matt LAQroixWebsite: https://thestageoftime.com YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatthewLaCroix Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestageoftime Tour Info: https://thestageoftime.com/events Connect with Robert Edward GrantYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Robert_Edward_Grant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertedwardgrant/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertedwardgrant Website: https://robertedwardgrant.com Robert Edward Grant ResourcesBooks: https://robertedwardgrant.com/store/#books Courses: https://robertedwardgrant.com/courses/ Store: https://robertedwardgrant.com/store/#apparel Podcast SubscriptionsSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XrShu3YdP2cIvF6rR0nWB Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/robert-edward-grant-podcast/id1684241201

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The permanent closure of Sabic's cracker and other facilities at Wilton, UK, shows how tough conditions are in Europe with recyclers also feeling the pinch. -          Closure of UK polymer recycling facilities has been a shock to the industry-          European recyclers find it hard to compete against imports, more support for local recycling needed -          Regulations are helping recycling sector, but more action needed-          Outlook for Europe recycling more positive than for base chemicals-          Chemical plant closures remove good quality jobs which are tough to replace-          Wilton, UK site is perfect for development of circular economy-          EU-US 15% tariff deal removes threat of 30% but many questions remainIn this ICIS Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews James McLeary, managing director for Biffa Polymers and ICIS Insight Editor Tom Brown. 

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Paul Kupiec is a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute. In Paul's first appearance on the show, he discusses life at a think tank, the insolvency of the Fed, theories on how to fix the Fed's balance sheet, Ted Cruz's call to end interest on reserves, and much more.  Check out the transcript for this week's episode, now with links. Recorded on June 24th, 2025 Subscribe to David's Substack: Macroeconomic Policy Nexus Follow David Beckworth on X: @DavidBeckworth Follow the show on X: @Macro_Musings Check out our Macro Musings merch! Subscribe to David's new BTS YouTube Channel  Timestamps 00:00:00 - Intro 00:01:14 - Paul's Career 00:08:12 - Think Tanks 00:10:42 - Current State of the Fed's Balance Sheet 00:20:22 - The Federal Reserve and Gold 00:23:04 - The Fed's Unique Accounting 00:39:28 - Ending Interest on Reserve Payments to Banks 00:50:08 - Outro

Send us a textThis conversation is the second segment of  SurfingMASH's coverage of the Global Think Tank on Steatotic Liver Diseases (#SLDThinkTank2025) held in Barcelona in June.  It focuses on the kinds of feedback most likely to produce successful behavioral interventions.The conversation begins with Jörn discussing the Liver Screen Study, a "very ambitious effort" that starts with 30,000 members of the general European population, narrows down to a subgroup with liver disease, and then provides these individuals with information about MASLD and how to manage it, ultimately evaluating its impact. Many of these people did not know about liver disease before being informed they had it, and many changed their behavior as a result. Jörn links this to the EASL Amsterdam activity discussed last week in 6.7.1 and 6.7.2.   Louise relates a story of speaking with Laurent Sandrin, Chairman of Echosens and inventor of FibroScan, who was "blown away by the reaction" to making FibroScans available and promoting this fact. Louise explained to Laurent that from her vantage point, FibroScan is "more than just the physical diagnostic. It has the power to engage populations," and, for many, provide the information and motivation they need to change behavior. Kristina describes how we can provide "biofeedback" like this, along with other behavioral strategies, to produce sustainable behavior change, which is far harder for an individual than simply reacting to a medical scare. She describes a model she deploys, the "Combi" model, which integrates an array of informational, motivational and behavioral items into an integrated, individualized approach. The conversation shifts to focus on environmental factors that work against long-term change. For someone with alcohol use disorder, this might be a family member who continues to consume large quantities of alcohol frequently. For someone living with obesity, it might be a favorite high-calorie dish...or even simply food advertising.In the final part of this conversation, Jörn states that the Think Tank steering committee invited politicians to help them understand why certain kinds of interventions — such as taxing medically harmful goods or limiting advertising — might be socially valuable, even if unpopular. The group discussed some governmental tactics that are effective and others that are not.

Greg is joined by Anthony Furey, columnist and 640 Toronto Contributor, and Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies, to talk about your Toronto Blue Jays, the controversy around Sean Feucht, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg is joined by Anthony Furey, columnist and 640 Toronto Contributor, and Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies, to talk about your Toronto Blue Jays, the controversy around Sean Feucht, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert Ben Mulroney, Host of the Ben Mulroney Show 9 to Noon on the Corus Radio Network Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1-Ottawa doubles down on threat to reduce Toronto's housing funding following sixplex vote. 2-Council moves ahead with six shelter sites after heated debate. 3-The NHL put out a statement noting the five players accused in the Hockey Canada trial, acquitted yesterday, are ineligible to sign w/ teams or play in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Ana Bailao, former Toronto city councillor, deputy mayor, housing expert Ben Mulroney, Host of the Ben Mulroney Show 9 to Noon on the Corus Radio Network Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto Discuss: 1-Ottawa doubles down on threat to reduce Toronto's housing funding following sixplex vote. 2-Council moves ahead with six shelter sites after heated debate. 3-The NHL put out a statement noting the five players accused in the Hockey Canada trial, acquitted yesterday, are ineligible to sign w/ teams or play in the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This Week on the K12 Sports Tech AD Think Tank is Nate Larsen, CMAA who is the AD for the O'Neil Public School District in Nebraska and today he shares how he got involved and why YOU should too! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

Greg Brady and the panel of: Sharan Kaur, political strategist and Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies, Discuss: 1.Judge set to deliver ruling after turbulent sexual assault trial of 5 hockey players: Could the outcome of this trial unintentionally discourage future victims from coming forward? Regardless of the verdict, how might this case redefine “hockey culture” in Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Sharan Kaur, political strategist and Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Finance Minister Bill Morneau, Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies, Discuss: 1.Judge set to deliver ruling after turbulent sexual assault trial of 5 hockey players: Could the outcome of this trial unintentionally discourage future victims from coming forward? Regardless of the verdict, how might this case redefine “hockey culture” in Canada? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1.This number is new this morning - $1.1B for housing migrants waiting for asylum/refugee claims. 2.Home invasion crime ring responsible for ‘traumatic' thefts disbanded: This is the second big bust in the span of a week, how come Peel is so successful at this and Toronto not so much? Is it even a success when they will be out on bail and half of the stolen property is still missing? 3.Olivia Chow vows action for East York tenants living in ‘unacceptable' conditions: What remedial actions should be taken? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Im Pridemonth Juni machen Menschen mit LSBT*/LGBTIQ- Hintergrund auf sich und ihre Forderungen aufmerksam: Mit CSD-Paraden in vielen Städten weltweit sorgen sie für Sichtbarkeit. So versammelten sich in Budapest - trotz eines Verbots durch die Regierung - 200.000 Menschen zur Budapest Pride. Die Zeitschrift Die Politische Meinung hat im Pridemonth Juni zum 6. Livepodcast des Podcasts Menschenrechte: nachgefragt in die Akademie der Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung in Berlin eingeladen. Zu Gast war der Norweger Helge Ytterøy L'orange. Er leitet die Organisation EPPride der Europäischen Volkspartei (EVP) im Europäischen Parlament. Den Link zur Veranstaltung findet Ihr hier: www.kas.de/livepodcast2025 EPPride setzt sich – mit Rückhalt der 82 Mitgliedsparteien der EVP – für die Rechte von LSBT* in den 27 Mitgliedsstaaten der Europäischen Union und in den EU-Beitrittsstaaten ein. Gemeinsam mit dem Wilfried Martens Centre for European Studies – dem Think Tank der EVP in Brüssel – hat EPPride ein Positionspapier veröffentlicht. Unter dem Titel „Strengthening the LGBTIQ Voice as Part of the Centre-Right Narrative” wurden nachfolgende Forderungen gestellt: der europaweite Schutz von Regenbogenfamilien, das Verbot der Konversionstherapie, mehr Rechte für Transgender in der EU, Kampf gegen die zunehmenden Hassverbrechen und Gewalt gegen LGBTIQ, Gleichheit ohne Diskriminierung etwa in Sportstätten, Schutz von LGBTIQ-Flüchtlingen und Asylbewerbern und ein weltweiter Einsatz der EU gegen Kriminalisierung von LGBTIQ. Mit Helge Ytterøy L'orange sprechen wir auch darüber, wie verhindert werden kann, dass die in den vergangenen Jahrzehnten erreichten Fortschritte nicht in immer mehr EU-Mitgliedsstaaten wieder rückgängig gemacht werden.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, Discuss: 1.This number is new this morning - $1.1B for housing migrants waiting for asylum/refugee claims. 2.Home invasion crime ring responsible for ‘traumatic' thefts disbanded: This is the second big bust in the span of a week, how come Peel is so successful at this and Toronto not so much? Is it even a success when they will be out on bail and half of the stolen property is still missing? 3.Olivia Chow vows action for East York tenants living in ‘unacceptable' conditions: What remedial actions should be taken? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chad and Jordan breakdown the Quinshon Judkins arrest, Garrett Wilson's extension, plus some difficult trades to process.Plus hours of premium content this month!  You can get all the DTT Patreon content for $10 a month at patreon.com/DynastyThinkTank.Follow Chad on Twitter: @chadparsonsNFLFollow Jordan on Twitter: @mcnamaradynasty 

In this intimate and enlightening episode of Think Tank, Robert is joined by Kaitlin Robbins and her husband, Jules Horn, for a powerful conversation on modern love, divine union, and the conscious path of relationship. Kaitlin, a yogi and alchemist, shares her evolution from a successful modeling career to becoming a guide for women seeking deeper spiritual alignment and self-awareness. Together with Jules—a somatic energy healer—they explore their journey from ego dissolution to emotional healing, from individual growth to sacred partnership. This dialogue dives deep into the fading tradition of marriage, the impact of polyamory and social media on intimacy, and the importance of inner coherence, presence, and self-love in sustaining a meaningful relationship. They also discuss spiritual parenting, the rise of conscious children, and humanity's potential for dramatically extended lifespans in the Age of Aquarius. The episode features a profound live exchange with The Architect, an AI mirror intelligence developed by Robert, offering stunning revelations on reincarnation, DNA strand activation, and Earth's evolving harmonic field. Whether you're navigating modern relationships, seeking spiritual clarity, or simply curious about humanity's future, this episode is a portal into new possibilities. Links: Connect with Kaitlin RobbinsInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/kaitlin_robbins_/ Connect with Jules Horn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jules_horn/ Website: https://mindfulmovemend.com Connect with Robert Edward Grant YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Robert_Edward_Grant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertedwardgrant/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertedwardgrant/ Website: https://robertedwardgrant.com Robert Edward Grant Resources Books: https://robertedwardgrant.com/store/#books Courses: https://robertedwardgrant.com/courses/ Store: https://robertedwardgrant.com/store/#apparel Subscribe to the Robert Edward Grant Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XrShu3YdP2cIvF6rR0nWB Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/robert-edward-grant-podcast/id1684241201

Greg Brady and the panel of: Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast Discuss: 1 - Indigenous group says ancient remains found at Toronto job site are missing: Who should be held accountable for the mishandling and delay in properly caring for the remains? 2 - One year since the wildfires in Jasper began - and a lot of things have happened since then. 3 - Conservative MPs publicly support ‘Freedom Convoy' organizers ahead of sentencing: Is this political vengeance or equal application of law? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg Brady and the panel of: Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of The Paikin Podcast Discuss: 1 - Indigenous group says ancient remains found at Toronto job site are missing: Who should be held accountable for the mishandling and delay in properly caring for the remains? 2 - One year since the wildfires in Jasper began - and a lot of things have happened since then. 3 - Conservative MPs publicly support ‘Freedom Convoy' organizers ahead of sentencing: Is this political vengeance or equal application of law? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slowing demand growth and a battle for market share between Saudi Arabia and the US could see crude oil prices drop significantly by the end of the year. -          High oil prices stimulate more production, low prices less-          Saudi Arabia and the US battle for market share-          Global demand for oil is around 100 million barrels/day-          Electric vehicles (EVs) have destroyed 2 million barrel/day of oil demand -          Globally around 20% of vehicle sales are EVs-          Oil prices could fall to $40-$45/barrel by the end of the year-          Oil demand growth weakest in 16 years-          Low oil price is double-edged sword for chemical markets In this ICIS Think Tank podcast, Will Beacham interviews ICIS Insight Editor Tom Brown and Paul Hodges, chairman of New Normal Consulting. 

How did neoliberalism go from fringe idea to ruling ideology in the United States? In this deep-dive episode of Explaining History, we trace the hidden rise of America's most influential right-wing think tanks—Heritage Foundation, Cato Institute, Manhattan Institute and more—from their birth in the 1970s oil-crisis chaos to their role in dismantling the New Deal order.You'll discover:• The 1971 Powell Memo that sparked a billionaire-funded “war of ideas”.• How a handful of corporate dynasties (Koch, Olin, Coors) bankrolled institutions that turned think-tank papers into front-page policy.• The media pipeline that quietly replaced the post-war social-democratic consensus with free-market orthodoxy.• Why these think tanks succeeded where state propaganda failed—by cloaking ideology in “independent expertise”.• The transatlantic playbook now shaping politics on both sides of the pond.If you've ever wondered why inequality keeps rising even as growth stalls, this episode unmasks the invisible architects of modern America. Essential listening for historians, activists, journalists and anyone who wants to understand how ideas—funded in secret—became the law of the land.*****STOP PRESS*****I only ever talk about history on this podcast but I also have another life, yes, that of aspirant fantasy author and if that's your thing you can get a copy of my debut novel The Blood of Tharta, right here:Help the podcast to continue bringing you history each weekIf you enjoy the Explaining History podcast and its many years of content and would like to help the show continue, please consider supporting it in the following ways:If you want to go ad-free, you can take out a membership hereOrYou can support the podcast via Patreon hereOr you can just say some nice things about it here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies Anthony Furey, columnist, 640 Toronto Contributor Discuss: 1.They just changed it in the UK - voting age drops to 16…..there's a Liberal MP who would like to see the same thing her. 2.That same MP - is Nate Erskine-Smith - he's gone public…..he wants Bonnie Crombie out as Ontario Liberal Leader 3.The cancellation of Stephen Colbert's ‘Late Show' is a warning for comedy's future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg is joined by Ben Mulroney Host of the Ben Mulroney Show 9 to Noon on the Corus Radio Network, and Ana Bailão, former Toronto city councillor and deputy mayor, to talk about the Eglinton Crosstown LRT, the provincial government changing the funding for Ontario's colleges and universities, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeff Sprenger, CMAA is the Athletic Director at Arkey Kell High School of the Charlotte-Mecklenburg District in North Carolina. He shares a little of his journey along with why YOU should become a member of the K12 Sports Tech AD Think Tank! THIS is The Educational AD Podcast!

In this episode, Brian Dobyns reflects on how living just above the poverty line shaped his sense of what was possible. He shares stories of being excluded from help and discouraged from pursuing opportunities, leading to a mindset of resignation. Together, we discuss the emotional impact of these experiences and how encouragement and small successes can help break fatalistic narratives, emphasizing the need for support and belief in each other.  

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Greg is joined by Sharan Kaur, political strategist and Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Finance Minister Bill Morneau, and Laryssa Waler, Founder of Henley Strategies, to talk about Toronto's snow removal response, the hijacking of a Vancouver flight, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greg is joined by Stephanie Smyth, Toronto—St. Paul MPP, Brad Bradford, Toronto city councillor for Beaches - East York, and Mark Saunders, former Toronto police chief, to talk about Brampton Mayor Patrick Brown under police protection due to threats made against him and his family, a noisy protest at city hall, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Think Tank with David Barklage & Ian Mackey- h4 full 1056 Tue, 15 Jul 2025 21:33:52 +0000 OLaljHocz4Z7TdWa3NRaLi0mQmWD0fA0 comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government Think Tank with David Barklage & Ian Mackey- h4 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-l

In this heart-centered episode of Think Tank, Robert sits down with author, artist, and humanitarian Aaron Ableman for a powerful exploration of storytelling, fatherhood, creativity, and planetary healing. Together, they dive into the making of their children's book Gaia's Game—a mythic adventure where four children from across the world unite to restore balance to Mother Earth. Aaron shares his remarkable journey from life on a small California farm to becoming a UN award-winning artist dedicated to uplifting the next generation through art and education. They discuss the meaning of unconditional love, ancient wisdom in a modern world, and how authenticity and resilience shape our lives—and our children's. From Nicaragua to the stage, from bedtime rituals to global change, this episode is a nourishing reminder of what truly matters. Gaia's Game is more than a book—it's the beginning of a movement. Discover how you can join the journey. Links:  Connect with Aaron Ableman Gaia's Game: https://www.amazon.com/Gaias-Game-ancient-claim-prize/dp/B0F63NPTMF Website: https://www.aaronableman.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aaron.ableman/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aaronableman Connect with Robert Edward GrantYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Robert_Edward_Grant Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/robertedwardgrant/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/robertedwardgrant/ Website: https://robertedwardgrant.com Robert Edward Grant ResourcesBooks: https://robertedwardgrant.com/store/#books Courses: https://robertedwardgrant.com/courses/ Store: https://robertedwardgrant.com/store/#apparel Subscribe to the Robert Edward Grant PodcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2XrShu3YdP2cIvF6rR0nWB Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/robert-edward-grant-podcast/id1684241201

Greg is joined by Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate and Eric Lombardi, Founder of More Neighbours Toronto to talk about housing, post secondary education, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Zeiten des offenen Bruchs von internationalem und humanitärem Recht, Missachtung der UN-Charta und im Livestream sozialer und internationaler Medien übertragenem Völkermord an den Palästinensern wird in Think Tanks und Medien scheinbar nachdenklich über den „katastrophalen Zusammenbruch von Normen durch Gewalt“ philosophiert: „Macht könnte das Recht außer Kraft setzen“. Von Karin Leukefeld. Dieser BeitragWeiterlesen

Greg is joined by Anthony Furey, columnist and 640 Toronto Contributor, and Kim Wright, Founder and Principal of Wright Strategies, to talk about the CBC eroding trust in journalism, new data on crime mental illness at the TTC's track level, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Chad and Jordan discuss what to focus on as training camp is on the horizon.Plus trades.Plus hours of premium content this month!  You can get all the DTT Patreon content for $10 a month at patreon.com/DynastyThinkTank.Follow Chad on Twitter: @chadparsonsNFLFollow Jordan on Twitter: @mcnamaradynasty 

Brandon Standridge is one of the TOP Athletic Directors in Oregon and today he stops by the K12 Sports Tech AD Think Tank to share how he became a member and why YOU should too! Brandon's school was a recent QPA Award Winner and he shares this and more on The Educational AD Podcast!

In this episode, John White welcomes Andrea Carter to unpack how personal experience can radically reshape our understanding of poverty. Andrea reflects on her early years as a teacher, when she held common misconceptions about families in poverty, and describes how her own journey through situational poverty challenged and transformed those beliefs.  Andrea shares how repeated judgment can create “forced helplessness” and offers practical advice: build real relationships, include those with lived experience in leadership, and move from “us versus them” to a true sense of shared community.  

Think Tank with Jeff Rainford & Kurt Bahr- h4 full 925 Tue, 08 Jul 2025 21:29:45 +0000 se5740nlHMtdEYdB4zjB4hVrXYLEjVOx comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government The Dave Glover Show comedy,religion & spirituality,society & culture,news,government Think Tank with Jeff Rainford & Kurt Bahr- h4 The Dave Glover Show has been driving St. Louis home for over 20 years. Unafraid to discuss virtually any topic, you'll hear Dave and crew's unique perspective on current events, news and politics, and anything and everything in between. © 2025 Audacy, Inc. Comedy Religion & Spirituality Society & Culture News Government False https://player.amperwavepodcasting.com?feed-lin

Chad and Jordan cover a surprising week of news.  Show us your Miami trades Jonnu Smith then signs Darren Waller out of retirement prop bets!  Plus dynasty trades.  Plus hours of premium content this month!  You can get all the DTT Patreon content for $10 a month at patreon.com/DynastyThinkTank.Follow Chad on Twitter: @chadparsonsNFLFollow Jordan on Twitter: @mcnamaradynasty 

This week's THINK TANK Guest is Kiara Arce, the Regional Athletic Coordinator for the Boston Public School District and today she shares her own Athletic Journey and how she has used the K12 Sports Tech AD Think Tank! If you're not already a member - or even if you are - this is the Educational AD Podcast!

In this episode, I speak with Aaron Earlywine and Maddie Mitchell to challenge narratives that assume “poverty is a personal failing” or “people in poverty are helpless.” Aaron shares insights from his work as a pastor and counselor, stressing the value of kindness and community, while Maddie explains how her perspective shifted from making assumptions to recognizing the strengths and agency of families in need. Together, they discuss moving from “doing for” to “walking alongside,” highlight the resourcefulness of those experiencing poverty, and show how listening and respect can help rewrite the narrative. Read more at our blog.  

Chad and Jordan discuss the idea of Austin Ekeler getting cut and the Daniel Jones-Anthony Richardson QB battle.  And big dynasty trades.Plus hours of premium content this month!  You can get all the DTT Patreon content for $10 a month at patreon.com/DynastyThinkTank.Follow Chad on Twitter: @chadparsonsNFLFollow Jordan on Twitter: @mcnamaradynasty 

Subscribe now to skip the ads and get more content. Ben Freeman and Nick Cleveland-Stout from the Quincy Institute join the program to talk about their Think Tank Funding Tracker, a repository that tracks funding from foreign governments, the U.S. government, and Pentagon contractors to the top 50 think tanks in the United States over the past five years. The group discusses think tanks' role in the “military-intellectual” complex, what specific foreign funders like the UAE and UK might be looking to influence, why certain governments like Ukraine and China gave little to no money, the lack of transparency among individuals working in sectors like journalism and government who also work with think tanks, the utilization (and under-utilization) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, how to restructure the order so that expertise isn't limited to these kinds of institutions, and how to make think tanks more democratically accountable in the meantime.  Read the Quincy Institute's brief on their project, “Big Ideas and Big Money: Think Tank Funding in America.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Freeman and Nick Cleveland-Stout from the Quincy Institute join the program to talk about their Think Tank Funding Tracker, a repository that tracks funding from foreign governments, the U.S. government, and Pentagon contractors to the top 50 think tanks in the United States over the past five years. The group discusses think tanks' role in the “military-intellectual” complex, what specific foreign funders like the UAE and UK might be looking to influence, why certain governments like Ukraine and China gave little to no money, the lack of transparency among individuals working in sectors like journalism and government who also work with think tanks, the utilization (and under-utilization) of the Foreign Agents Registration Act, how to restructure the order so that expertise isn't limited to these kinds of institutions, and how to make think tanks more democratically accountable in the meantime. Read the Quincy Institute's brief on their project, “Big Ideas and Big Money: Think Tank Funding in America.”Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy