Podcasts about ucc

Chris has Mike Brown on this episode! Mike has ditched the mega cab in favor of a leaner regular cab, will it push him to the top? Mike left last year's UCC finishing third in his inaugural run at the competition. New Cummins, big win? We are excited to find out. Thanks for joining the show, Mike! 

Robby Garcia is competing in UCC again this year and joins us on the podcast! En route to Indianapolis, he tells us about the history of the truck - going from a daily driver to 2000+HP monster longbed. We ask about his goals for 2025, who has helped along the way, and what he'd do if he won the Ultimate Callout Challenge! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Brian Shew from Quality Diesel Performance chats with us about his UCC truck on today's episode! We talk about his roots in sled pulling, competing in the Ultimate Callout Challenge, building a truck to perform well at all three phases, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris is joined by Colt Carter to discuss how the hell he went from rookie at the start of UCC 2024 to grabbing a 2nd-place finish. Colt is a gamer, and it's going to be fun to watch what his Cummins will do at the event this year. Another podium finish? One spot higher and grab the win? He's got what it takes. Be sure to check out Colt's shop as well, Black Magic Performance. 

Hello tribe!We are delighted this week to welcome David Field to the Pozverse.David is a clinical nurse and specialist sexual health advisor working in the only publicly funded sexual health clinic specifically for gay and bi men and the trans community. He also has a masters in public health from UCC where he focused the relationship between Chemsex and mental health among gay and bi men living with HIV. David is currently completing his PhD focusing on the concept of risk in sexual health but managed to find the time to talk to us. This conversation is full of practical advice and research based information. Please share with anyone you feel might benefit from listening. Love,Veda and Robbie.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Poz Vibe Podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ is a⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Veda⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Lady and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Robbie Lawlor⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ production. Big thanks to ⁠our sponsors ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Dublin Pride ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠who make this series possible. We'd also like to thank The Boiler House, Man 2 Man, Gay Health Network and The George for all their help and support.Episodes are produced by Veda and Robbie with production assistance and editing by ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Esther O'Moore Donohoe⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Artwork, social media assets and⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ merch⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ all created by the fragrant Lavender The Queen.⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠

Sermon from May 25, 2025 by Marcus Little.

Chris Patterson is back! The green Cummins from Texas that has thrown down 3,000 horsepower multiple times is ready for his final run at the UCC. Chris is a true competitor. He's taken first in the dyno portion of UCC, first in sled pulling, and as high as 2nd in the drag races. Will this be his year to finish atop the pack? He's got a damn good chance. Thanks for chatting with us Chris, we appreciate you. 

Josh McCormack joins Chris Ehmke to kick off our UCC 2025 driver interviews! As the official podcast of the Ultimate Callout Challenge, it's time to get to know the drivers. Josh discusses with Chris what he's looking forward to at this years competition. After taking a year off for family, Josh got the itch to compete again while watching the event last year on the live stream. Will he improve that 2nd place podium finish in 2023? He definitely looks like one of the strong contenders.

Sermon from May 18, 2025 by Rev. Jeffrey Dick.

As the long absence of rain begins to have a serious impact on the country, Seán's guest has been exploring what the history of droughts can teach us about how to manage current and future ones.Joining to discuss is Michelle McKeown, Lecturer in Environmental Geography at UCC…

As the long absence of rain begins to have a serious impact on the country, Seán's guest has been exploring what the history of droughts can teach us about how to manage current and future ones.Joining to discuss is Michelle McKeown, Lecturer in Environmental Geography at UCC…

Episode 118. In this episode I am joined by Thomas Bradshaw, a former ISM priest and now UCC congregant. We talk about the intersectionality between the Independent Sacramental Movement and Mainline Churches such as the United Church of Christ. Links: Alexandrian Community. St. John's United Church of Christ, Massillon Ohio.

Sermon from May 11, 2025 by Barb Huitema.

This week on the Any Given Runday Podcast, we welcome Dr Aisling Farrell (@draislingfarrell on Instagram). Aisling has 10 years of clinical experience as a doctor, while she has also achieved a master's in sports and exercise medicine at UCC, combining them both to launch Ireland's first lifestyle medicine clinic specifically designed for athletes.03:57 Aisling's Athletic Journey05:58 CrossFit vs. High Rocks08:03 Challenges of Bikini Bodybuilding11:03 Balancing Career and Training12:24 Common Mistakes and Overtraining20:19 Importance of Sleep for Athletes27:01 Managing Post-Marathon Fatigue29:08 Mental Health Strategies for Athletes31:13 Navigating Diet and Nutrition Information36:10 Training Considerations for Women44:09 The Impact of Alcohol on Athletic Performance47:17 The Role of Lifestyle Medicine in Sports48:23 Final Thoughts and Contact InformationTo learn more about Aisling, check out her website: https://draislingfarrell.com/This episode is sponsored by ULTRAPURE Laboratories. Ask for the ULTRAPURE Laboratories Muscle Recovery range in your local Pharmacy or Health Store. Their ULTRAPURE Ice Cold Menthol Gel is  instant fast acting and cooling savior. You can also check out their muscle recovery range through their website:Ultrapurelabs.ie You can now get 25% off all Perform Nutrition products using the code 'AGR' at checkoutPerformNutrition.com

Join GoTo and CXOTalk for a deep dive into the world of AI and the virtual workforce. Learn about AI receptionists, agentic AI, and how AI agents dramatically improve customer service for small and mid-sized companies.Our guest is Damon Covey, General Manager of UCC at GoTo.Learn more at: www.goto.com

This lecture text explores contract interpretation, discussing how courts determine the meaning of agreements using the plain meaning rule and extrinsic evidence, such as course of performance, course of dealing, and usage of trade, while also considering the parol evidence rule. It then differentiates performance obligations under common law and the U.C.C., contrasting substantial performance with the perfect tender rule, and introducing the concept of conditions. The material further explains breach, including material versus minor breaches and anticipatory repudiation, before outlining the rights of third parties through assignment, delegation, and third-party beneficiary contracts, finally addressing ways performance may be excused due to impossibility, impracticability, or frustration of purpose.This conversation delves into the complexities of contract law, focusing on the stages beyond formation, including interpretation, performance, conditions, breach, and third-party rights. The discussion emphasizes the importance of understanding the intent behind contracts, the standards for performance under common law and the UCC, and the implications of breaches. It also covers the roles of conditions, anticipatory repudiation, and the rights of third parties in contractual agreements, concluding with the circumstances under which performance may be excused.Understanding contract law goes beyond just formation.Contract interpretation focuses on the parties' intent.Extrinsic evidence plays a crucial role in ambiguous contracts.Substantial performance is key in common law contracts.The UCC applies a stricter perfect tender rule for goods.Conditions can be express or implied and affect performance duties.Material breaches excuse the non-breaching party from performance.Anticipatory repudiation allows immediate action against a breaching party.Third parties can gain rights through assignment, delegation, or as beneficiaries.Excuses for non-performance include impossibility and frustration of purpose.According to the plain meaning rule, courts interpret unambiguous contract language according to its ordinary meaning, without considering outside evidence.If contract language is ambiguous, courts may consider extrinsic evidence such as prior negotiations, drafts, industry standards, or other contemporaneous writings to determine the parties' intent.Course of performance refers to the parties' behavior under the current contract, while course of dealing refers to their conduct in previous contracts. Both provide insight into the parties' understanding of terms.The parol evidence rule's purpose is generally to prevent parties from using prior or contemporaneous oral or written statements to contradict or change the terms of a complete and final written contract.Common law substantial performance allows enforcement if the essential purpose is met with minor deviations, while the U.C.C.'s perfect tender rule requires goods to conform exactly to contract terms for the buyer to be obligated to accept them.Under the perfect tender rule, a seller might satisfy their obligation despite nonconforming goods by exercising their right to "cure" the defective tender within the contract performance period.A condition precedent is an event that must occur before a party is obligated to perform. An example from the source is a loan disbursement being conditioned on providing proof of income.A material breach is a serious violation going to the essence of the contract that excuses the non-breaching party's performance, while a minor breach is less significant and only entitles the injured party to damages.Upon anticipatory repudiation, the non-breaching party can treat it as a breach and sue immediately, suspend performance and wait, or urge performance and await retraction.An assignment is a transfer of rights under a contract, while a delegation is a transfer of duties. In a delegation, the original party typically remains liable

This lecture explores the principles of contract interpretation, performance obligations, breach of contract, and the rights of third parties. It covers how courts interpret contracts, the significance of performance standards under common law and UCC, the implications of breach, and the conditions under which performance may be excused. The lecture emphasizes the importance of understanding these concepts for effective contract law practice.TakeawaysCourts interpret contracts to reflect the parties' intentions.The plain meaning rule is the starting point for interpretation.Substantial performance allows enforcement despite minor defects.The perfect tender rule requires exact conformity in UCC contracts.Conditions can be express, implied, or constructive.Material breaches excuse the non-breaching party's performance.Anticipatory repudiation allows for immediate legal action.Third parties can acquire rights through assignment or delegation.Impossibility and impracticability can excuse performance.Frustration of purpose can prevent enforcement of contracts.Chapters00:00 Understanding Contract Interpretation04:13 Performance Obligations in Contracts08:01 Breach of Contract and Its Consequences11:49 Rights of Third Parties and Excusing Performancecontract interpretation, performance obligations, breach of contract, third-party rights, contract law, UCC, common law, anticipatory repudiation, conditions, legal doctrines

This conversation delves into the fundamental aspects of contract formation, exploring the essential elements such as mutual assent, offer and acceptance, consideration, capacity, and legality. It also discusses various defenses that can affect the enforceability of contracts, providing a comprehensive overview for those preparing for law school exams or practicing in the field.TakeawaysContract formation is critical for law students and practitioners.Mutual assent is essential for a valid contract.An offer must be clear and definite to be valid.Consideration must involve a bargain for exchange.Capacity to contract is necessary for enforceability.Legality of the contract's purpose is crucial.Defenses like misrepresentation can void a contract.The UCC provides flexibility in contract formation.Common law and UCC differ in their approach to contracts.Understanding these elements is foundational for contract analysis.A contract is a legally enforceable agreement between two or more parties that creates mutual obligations. It governs how these obligations are created, modified, enforced, and extinguished.The two principal sources are Common Law, governing service agreements and real estate, and Article Two of the U.C.C., governing contracts for the sale of goods.Mutual assent means the parties agree to the same thing in the same sense. The objective theory means this is determined by a party's outward expressions and conduct, not their secret intentions.A valid offer requires intent, reasonably definite terms, and communication to the offeree.An offer can be terminated by revocation, rejection, counteroffer, lapse of time, or death/incapacity of a party.The Mirror Image Rule states that an acceptance must exactly match the terms of the offer. If it introduces different or additional terms, it is a counteroffer.Yes, under U.C.C. § 2-207, an acceptance with additional or different terms can still form a contract unless it is expressly conditional on assent to the new terms.Consideration is the legal term for what each party gives or promises to give in exchange for the other party's promise; it is a bargained-for exchange of something of legal value.Past consideration and the preexisting duty rule are two doctrines that limit what qualifies as consideration.The Statute of Frauds requires certain contracts to be in writing to be enforceable. Examples include contracts for the sale of goods priced at $500 or more, contracts that cannot be performed within one year, or contracts for the sale of real estate.Sound Bites"Understanding them isn't just for exams.""The UCC is often more flexible.""Mutual assent is the meeting of the minds.""Consideration is the price of the promise.""Capacity is key in contract law."Chapters00:00 Understanding Contract Formation10:01 The Core Elements of a Contract20:05 Defenses Against Contract Enforcement

Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown; Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland; Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC

Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown; Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland; Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC

Sermon from May 4, 2025 by Bill Newsom.

Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown; Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland; Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC

Maeve O'Connell, Fine Gael TD for Dublin Rathdown; Aidan Farrelly, Social Democrats TD for Kildare North; Claire Scott, Political Correspondent at The Sunday Times Ireland; Theresa Reidy, Senior Lecturer in the Department of Government at UCC

Sermon from April 27, 2025 by Barb Huitema.

Massive electricity outages hit parts of Spain and Portugal at lunchtime today. The Portugese Grid Operator says the fault was in the Spanish Electricity Grid, related to a ‘rare atmospheric phenomenon'. Paul Deane is Senior Lecturer in Clean Energy in UCC tells us more.

This morning, Mayflower is excited to welcome a message from Associate Conference Minister for the Kansas-Oklahoma Conference of the UCC, Rev. Nikki Stahl, who prerecorded her message.

Tusla, the child and family agency, has said that it is currently unable to fully meet its legal obligations to provide secure special care for children in danger. We hear from Dr. Conor O'Mahony, an expert in Child Law at UCC and former special rapporteur on child protection.

This Earth Sunday, we celebrate not God's gift of the earth to us, but God's gift to us of our interconnected relationship with the earth, God's wider, deeper, higher, and altogether “very good” creation of which we are a part. Our guest preacher will be The Rev. Dr. Chris Davies, one of the executive ministers of our Southern New England Conference of our United Church of Christ denominational family… and an avid beekeeper! She will share with us spiritual lessons for our current moment she's gleaned from caring for bees and the way bees care for each other.About our guest preacher:  The Rev. Dr. Chris Davies is a Celtic spiritualist, Christ-follower, organizer, queer femme, visionary, beekeeper, and liturgist.  An ordained minister in the United Church of Christ, she loves faith deeply, and is committed to finding ways to continue to bring the gospel into the world, past this generation and into those to follow.  Chris attended Smith College for her undergrad work and Andover Newton for both a Masters of Divinity and Doctor of Ministry, focusing on queering proclamation.  She is passionate about justice and Jesus, works as the Executive Minister of Programs and Initiatives in the Southern New England Conference of the UCC.  Chris serves on the foundation board of Preterm, an independent abortion Clinic in Cleveland, OH.Join us for worship Sundays @ 10am EDT, on-site & online via Zoom. Connect at www.NeedhamUCC.org—-The Congregational Church of Needham strives to be a justice-seeking, peace-making, LGBTQ+ affirming, radically inclusive congregation of the United Church of Christ in Needham, MA. www.NeedhamUCC.orgChurch is the practice.Love is the point.

「コーヒーも“脱酸素”！世界初、水素焙煎コーヒーの量産開始　UCC「2030年代には業界の新しいスタンダードになっていけば」」　未来の脱炭素コーヒーが登場です。CO2を出さない水素で焙煎するコーヒーの量産を、UCC上島珈琲が始めました。量産は世界で初めてだとしています。焙煎の燃料を従来の天然ガスから水素に変えることで、年間に排出される570トンのCO2をゼロにできるほか、温度調節がしやすく、甘みやうまみなどを引き出しやすいということです。UCCジャパン ニュービジネス担当・柳原優樹さん：2030年代には水素焙煎がコーヒー業界の新しいスタンダードになっていけばと思って活動している。コーヒー豆などは気候変動の影響で2050年には生産量が激減すると指摘されていて、UCC上島珈琲は、脱炭素社会の貢献とともに消費者に環境意識を高めてもらいたい考えです。

Sermon from April 20, 2025 by Rev. Jeffrey Dick.

Science is rediscovering the medicinal potential of things like magic mushrooms for treatments. UCC recently held a research day about this, and Oliver Davis, Professor of French at UCC and former Co-Editor of the Frontiers in Psychology series joins Tom Dunne to discuss…

Send us a textIn this episode, we dive into the blueprint for failure and the many ways you can succeed in business, emphasizing the importance of proper security, vetting your partners, and thorough research. The discussion covers essential topics like UCC searches and the political impacts of laws such as the Corporate Transparency Act, which everyone in business should be aware of. Our guest shares their journey from real estate to private credit and how the generational wealth transfer is shaping the future of investments. Key advice includes the importance of saying "no" when something feels off, the concept of two-way vs. one-way doors in decision-making, and how to avoid falling into common traps that can derail your success. The episode is full of practical insights and strategies for anyone navigating the world of real estate, finance, or business.-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------If you are looking to grow your business, get sharper at investing, and scale you are in the right place.Our 18-year-old investor club, the Family Office Club, has 25 team members, and 17+ million social followers, has closed on over $500M of transactions, has over 7,500 active investors, and hosts 15 live events a year.To join our investor club as a capital raiser or CEO of a company needing capital to access our live community events, please visit https://FamilyOffices.comTo register with us as an investor to access live community events please visit https://InvestorClub.com

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky has urged Donald Trump to visit his country and witness the devastation in person. Yesterday, a Russian missile strike on Sumy killed 34 people and injured 117. We hear analysis from Prof. Andrew Cottey of the Department of Government and Politics at UCC.

Sermon from April 13, 2025 by Marcus Little.

The ENTIRE European Digital Innovation Hub (EDIH), in collaboration with the Enterprise Europe Network (EEN) within Enterprise Ireland (EI), recently held an Industry Network Day; an event to empower SMEs with digital transformation and data-driven decision-making strategies. The highly engaging and interactive event took place at Tyndall National Institute, based at UCC, and featured expert-led discussions on Artificial Intelligence (AI) by Prof Barry O'Sullivan (Insight & ENTIRE EDIH) and Stephen Lyons (Skillnet Ireland & ENTIRE EDIH) and from cybersecurity experts Dr Hazel Murray (MTU & ENTIRE EDIH) and Stephen O'Keeffe (PwC). The event offered insights from leading professionals, real-life case studies from SMEs that have benefited from EDIH support, and 1:1 consultations with experts, national agencies, and industry peers. Speaking about the event, Paul Galvin (ENTIRE EDIH) said "Digital transformation is not just an opportunity, but a necessity for enterprises to minimise operating costs, access new markets, and to ensure resilience and competitiveness. The ENTIRE European Digital Innovation Hub is part of a network of four Irish EDIHs, and over 200 EDIHs across Europe, that offer a broad range of fully discounted services to support enterprises and public sector organisations in their digital transformation journeys. The ENTIRE EDIH team works closely with regional, national and European agencies, to help advance the digital maturity of enterprises and support digital transformation roadmaps." The European Digital Innovation Hubs network is a pan-European initiative established by the European Union to accelerate digital transformation across industries. EDIHs provide essential support to micro, small and medium-sized enterprises, mid-caps, and public service organisations (PSOs) in adopting cutting-edge digital and AI technologies. ENTIRE is one of four EDIHs in Ireland playing a crucial role in advancing the country's digital economy. ENTIRE EDIH's strategic mission is to offer the innovation expertise of Tyndall National Institute in IoT Smart Sensors, Walton Institute at South East Technological University in IoT Networks and HPC, Munster Technology University (MTU) in Cybersecurity, University College Cork (UCC) in Artificial Intelligence, and Skillnet Ireland in SME Digital Skills Onboarding. The Industry Network Day event was directed by Paul Galvin, Director of ENTIRE EDIH, and supported by representatives from EI, EEN and the other leading Irish EDIHs, including Laura Clifford, Senior Programme Manager of the EDIH Programme (EI), Stephen O'Reilly, National Representative for Horizon Europe Cluster 4 - Digital at Enterprise Ireland, Teri Smith, Manager of the LEO Centre of Excellence & Enterprise Europe Network (EEN), Laura Plunkett (CeADAR EDIH), and Mike Conroy (Data2Sustain EDIH). ENTIRE EDIH is funded by Enterprise Ireland and European Union Next Generation EU under the European Digital Innovation Hub programme. For more information about how to start your journey in digitalisation and how to avail of innovation services available in ENTIRE, please visit www.entire-edih.ie. See more stories here.

Contract Law Fundamentals – Formation, Enforceability, and PerformanceThis lecture provides a comprehensive overview of contract law, a core subject in both law school and bar exam preparation. It examines how legally enforceable agreements are formed, what makes them valid or voidable, how obligations are performed or breached, and what remedies are available.FormationContract formation requires:Offer: A clear and definite promise showing willingness to enter into an agreement.Acceptance: Unequivocal assent to the terms of the offer, typically governed by the mirror image rule in common law and more flexibly under the Uniform Commercial Code.Consideration: A bargained-for exchange of value between the parties.Mutual Assent: Both parties must agree to the same terms under the objective theory of contract.Capacity and Legality: Parties must have the legal ability to contract, and the subject matter must be lawful.Defenses to FormationEven where the above elements are present, certain defenses may render a contract unenforceable:Misrepresentation (fraudulent or innocent)Duress and Undue InfluenceMistake (mutual or unilateral)UnconscionabilityLack of genuine assentThe Statute of Frauds requires certain contracts—like those involving real estate, suretyship, or long-term performance—to be in writing and signed.Performance and BreachUnder common law, parties must substantially perform their obligations unless there is a material breach.Under the UCC, the perfect tender rule applies, allowing buyers to reject goods that do not conform exactly to the contract.RemediesWhen breach occurs, the law aims to protect the expectation interest:Compensatory damages to put the non-breaching party in the position they expected.Consequential damages for foreseeable losses stemming from the breach.Liquidated damages if contractually specified and reasonable.Specific performance as an equitable remedy when monetary damages are inadequate.Restitution to prevent unjust enrichment.Third-Party RightsIntended beneficiaries may enforce contracts made for their benefit.Assignments and delegations allow parties to transfer rights and duties, with some limitations.A novation can relieve the original party of liability if the obligee agrees to substitute a new obligor.Policy ConsiderationsContract law balances freedom of contract with fairness, predictability, and market efficiency. The law adapts through judicial doctrines, statutory frameworks like the UCC, and evolving commercial practices, especially in digital transactions and standard form contracts.

US President Donald Trump's sudden decision to pause most of the hefty duties he had just imposed on dozens of countries has brought some relief to the global markets, and indeed, some European leaders. The only exception? China, where Trump is ratcheting tariffs up even further.So what might China do? Could they retaliate?Kiri Paramore is Professor of Asian Studies at UCC, and joins guest host Emmet Oliver to discuss.

Have scientists really brought an extinct wolf species back to life? Dr Maria McNamara is a Paleontologist and Senior Lecturer in the School of Biological Earth and Environmental Science at UCC.

Recent research suggests middle age could mark a shift in brain ageing with our blood in our 40s more informative about our brain in our 60s. By Sebastian Dohm-Hansen Allard, UCC.

Sermon from April 6, 2025 by Bill Newsom.

Once upon a time, parents were told not to introduce potential problem foods, such as seafood, peanuts etc, to kids until they were a bit older. Now, the advice has been changed.Joining Seán to discuss is Juan Trujillo, Paediatric Allergist and Co-Director of the Centre of Excellence in Allergy at Cork University Hospital and UCC…

A new citizen science project in UCC called the Great Irish Fossil Hunt aims to catalogue the fossils of Ireland. But, how will it work?Joining Seán to discuss is Maria McNamara, Professor of Paleontology at UCC...

Dr. Emmanuelle Schon-Quinlivan, from the Department of Government and Politics at UCC, reacts to the news that a French court has sentenced far-right leader Marine Le Pen to a five-year ban on running for office with immediate effect.

Sermon from March 30, 2025 by Rev. Jeffrey Dick.

GUEST PREACHER: REV. DR. KATHERINE GEORGIA A. THOMPSON The Rev. Dr. Karen Georgia A. Thompson is the General Minister and President and the Chief Executive Officer of the United Church of Christ. Rev. Thompson is the first woman and first woman of African descent to serve as leader of the denomination. She is a writer, poet and theologian who has contributed to numerous publications. Her book of poetry Drums in Our Veins was published in 2022. Prior to this call, Rev. Thompson served in the national setting of the United Church of Christ for 14 years – two years as Minister for Racial Justice, eight years as Minister for Ecumenical and Interfaith Relations, and four years as the Associate General Minister for Wider Church Ministries and Co-Executive for Global Ministries. She was elected as Associate General Minister in 2019. As General Minister and President of the UCC, Rev. Thompson is the head of communion and the spiritual leader of the church, as well as the executive leader of the church. Her passion for justice and equity moved her work on behalf of the UCC into a global context when she served as Minister for Racial Justice. This passion for justice was a catalyst for her global advocacy to reduce the marginalization experienced by African descendant peoples and other communities globally. She continues to participate globally bringing her leadership to addressing a variety of issues including global racial justice, gender justice, and human rights. Before joining the national staff in 2009, Rev. Thompson served in the Florida Conference United Church of Christ as a Pastor and on the Conference staff as the Minister for Disaster Response and Recovery. She also worked in the nonprofit arena for over 10 years in leaderships positions. Rev. Thompson earned a Bachelor of Arts from Brooklyn College in New York, a Master of Public Administration from North Carolina Central University in Durham, NC, and a Master of Divinity from Union Theological Seminary in New York. She also studied Public Policy at Duke University and earned her Doctor of Ministry at Seattle University. She was awarded an honorary doctorate from Heidelberg University in 2023.

Since taking office in January, President Donald Trump has taken a very different view on education, slashing funding for many research projects and universities. Professor Ursula Kilkelly, VP of Global Engagement at UCC joins us to discuss if Ireland will be in a position to poach high calibre talent.

On the Opinion Line, Paul Byrne was joined by Damien Sreenan from 96FM News, who reported on an event organised by the 3rd year UCC students in Sports Studies & PE who got together with the Irish Wheelchair Association and the UCC Mardyke Arena to host a Wheelchair Basketball Tournament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Prof Andrew Cottey, Dept. of Government and Politics at UCC on the latest in the Ukraine War.

Fermanagh performer RÓIS and UCC academic Marian Caulfield discuss the upcoming event being held for the St. Patrick's Festival, which will bring an exploration of grief, memory, and musical tradition with ABAIR: Journey of a Lament.

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