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In this episode of "Kent Hance: The Best Storyteller in Texas," host Kent Hance continues his insightful conversation with Congressman Jodey Arrington, chairman of the House Budget Committee. They discuss the complexities of the federal budget, the urgent issue of national debt, and the broader implications of fiscal policies on future generations. Arrington highlights the inefficiencies in welfare programs and the need for bipartisan leadership to ensure fiscal sustainability. He emphasizes the critical nature of addressing the national debt and shares his commitment to proactive measures, drawing on insights from economic experts to underscore the urgency of the situation.

In this episode, Kent visits with Congressman Jodey Arrington, who is serving his fourth term as chairman of the Budget Committee and is a member of the Ways and Means Committee. Arrington shares his journey from his upbringing in Plainview, Texas, to his education at Texas Tech, and his early career with Governor George W. Bush. The conversation covers pivotal moments such as 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, and Arrington's role in federal recovery efforts. The episode offers a compelling look at Arrington's dedication to public service and his contributions to Texas and beyond.

In February, Congressman Ro Khanna penned a New York Times op-ed noting that to persuade Americans that transformative government is capable of improving their lives, we must reverse what many have experienced as decades of stagnation and decline. "With the establishment of both parties defeated, we are, as you may have heard, at a fork in the road." Khanna wrote, "Either the country will continue to succumb to a burn-it-all-down political nihilism and disillusionment, or Democrats can use this moment of crisis to reframe the terms of the debate."rnrnBut what are the terms of that debate? And what are the initiatives and solutions that will heal our divides during uncertain times?rnrnRo Khanna is a United States Congressman from California's 17th District in the heart of Silicon Valley. He has a vision to transform America into a modern manufacturing and technology superpower, and he partners it with a commitment to passing Medicare for All, a $17-dollar minimum wage, and free public college and vocational school. Congressman Khanna is Deputy Whip of the Congressional Progressive Caucus and served as co-chair of Bernie Sanders' 2020 presidential campaign.

Send us a textIn this special edition episode of our podcast we take a look back at a very special man, former Senator Alan Simpson of Wyoming. He passed away in March at age 93. He had been the Senate Republican Whip under Bob Dole for a decade and together they made the institution work. Alan Simpson had one of the best wits in the Senate, or even all of Congress. He could make you laugh outload uproariously at times. He also never pulled any punches, whether it was holding the President of the opposing party to the fire, or even some of the leadership of his own. Alan Simpson never shied away from a fight or a controversial issue, including calling the AARP on the carpet as a special interest group held together in the quest of discount airline tickets. Alan Simpson was one of a kind. Alan Simpson will be missed and in this episode we will take a few minutes to enjoy his personality one more time. We will also learn about his very special friendship forged behind the barbed wire fence of a Japanese internment camp during World War 2 with another Boy Scout who would go on to be a United States Congressman and Cabinet member, Norman Moneta. Plus, we will hear him remember his times in Washington with two other of his great friends, who are very important to our podcast, former President George H. W. Bush, who we are chronicling now, and Bob Dole who will be the next man we chronicle. This show is a lot of fun looking back at a man who could best be described as that, fun. Also, this show has a long dedication to three other great people admired by our host, his aunt Katherine Wallace, South Carolina former Representative Bubber Snow, and "Big" George Foreman, the former 2 time World Boxing Champion, and the man who stole America's heart with his miraculous comeback win at 45 in boxing, and his amazingly good cooking grille.  Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

The Federal Aviation Administration recently began firing hundreds of workers, raising concerns over airline safety. The latest cuts come in the wake of several recent plane crashes, including a January 27 midair collision between an Army helicopter and American Airlines plane in Washington, D.C., that killed 67 people. The Trump administration says that nobody with a “critical safety” position has been terminated, but union officials and former workers say some were in safety-related roles. We'll look at what it all means for the state of aviation safety and the future of flying. Guests: Mark DeSaulnier, United States Congressman, Representing 10th district of California (the East Bay); author of the “Safe Landings Act (2024)” Todd Yeary, former air traffic controller Bill McGee, Senior Fellow for Aviation and Travel, American Economic Liberties Project Lori Aratani, Reporter focusing on transportation issues, including airports, airlines, and the nation's railroad and subway systems, The Washington Post

Tony Coelho has spent his entire adult life helping advance the lives of people with disabilities. He calls this his “ministry”.  Congressman Steny Hoyer, former House Majority Leader, says that the disability community call him their “voice” and “champion.”Diagnosed with epilepsy when he was 22 years old, Tony's ministry is marked by significant milestones: primary author and sponsor of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) — the most important piece of civil rights legislation in the last 40 years; advocating for the ratification of the U.N. Convention on the Rights of Persons with Disabilities; and convincing President Bill Clinton to establish the Office of Disability Employment Policy at the U.S. Department of Labor.  Tony continued to advocate for civil rights for individuals with disabilities by convincing President Barack Obama to issue an executive order enforcing Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 requiring federal contractors and subcontractors to hire people with disabilities as they have been doing since 1973 for women and minorities.  He went on to work with the Biden White House to improve access to the internet for individuals who are blind, deaf, and physically impaired.Tony is a former six-term United States Congressman from California, elected in 1978 and serving until 1989. He served on the Agriculture, Interior, Veterans Affairs, and Administration Committees during his tenure, specializing in disability rights. In 1986, Tony was elected House Majority Whip, the third most powerful position in the House of Representatives.After leaving Congress, Tony joined Wertheim Schroder & Company, Inc., an investment-banking firm in New York, where he served as a Managing Director and then as President and CEO of Wertheim Schroder Investment Services, a firm that he grew from $400 million to $4 billion in managed investments. He formed ETC w/TCI, an education and training technology company in Washington, D.C., where he served as Chairman and Chief Executive Officer. Currently, he serves on a number of corporate boards of directors and i  the founding partner of a national public affairs firm.© 2024 Building Abundant Success!!2024 All Rights ReservedJoin Me on ~ iHeart Media @ https://tinyurl.com/iHeartBASSpot Me on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/yxuy23bAmazon Music ~ https://tinyurl.com/AmzBASAudacy:  https://tinyurl.com/BASAud

In this episode of Breaking Battlegrounds, we kick it off with Congressman Juan Ciscomani of Arizona's 6th Congressional District, who gives us the latest developments regarding the Trump assassination task force, the most recent job reports released, and his bipartisan affordable housing bill in Congress. Following this, Joe Bishop-Henchman from the National Taxpayers Union Foundation will discuss the impact of tariffs on the economy, the recent Chevron decision on businesses, and Biden's outrageous White House payroll. Finally, Alexander Raiken from the Ethics and Public Policy Center presents his analysis on how Donald Trump does not pose a threat to democracy. Tune in for an in-depth exploration of these pivotal issues shaping the political landscape.-www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds-Show sponsors:Invest YrefyYrefy offers a secure, collateralized portfolio with a strong, fixed rate of return - up to a 10.25%. There is no attack on your principal if you ever need your money back. You can let your investment compound daily, or take your income whenever you choose. Make sure you tell them Sam and Chuck sent you!Learn more at investyrefy.com4Freedom MobileExperience true freedom with 4Freedom Mobile, the exclusive provider offering nationwide coverage on all three major US networks (Verizon, AT&T, and T-Mobile) with just one SIM card. Our service not only connects you but also shields you from data collection by network operators, social media platforms, government agencies, and more.Use code ‘Battleground' to get your first month for $9 and save $10 a month every month after.Learn more at: 4FreedomMobile.comDot VoteWith a .VOTE website, you ensure your political campaign stands out among the competition while simplifying how you reach voters.Learn more at: dotvote.vote-About our guests:Congressman Juan Ciscomani represents Arizona's 6th Congressional District in the United States House of Representatives. Juan and his family immigrated to the United States when he was a young boy. They established roots in Tucson, Arizona, where his father worked as a bus driver to give his children a shot at the American Dream. Growing up in a working class family taught Juan the value of hard work and the importance of a can-do attitude.Juan attended public schools in Tucson, Pima Community College and the University of Arizona. He worked his way through school with maintenance and service jobs until becoming the first in his family to graduate from college. After college, Juan worked for the University of Arizona and the Tucson Hispanic Chamber of Commerce before joining Arizona Governor Doug Ducey's administration as Senior Advisor and Vice-Chair of the Arizona-Mexico Commission. Juan focused on the issues of international trade and diplomacy, border security, and economic development.In 2022, Juan was elected to represent Arizona's new 6th congressional district, becoming the first naturalized American citizen from Mexico elected to the U.S. House of Representatives in Arizona history.In 2024, Juan was named the most bipartisan member from Arizona in the U.S. House of Representatives by the Lugar Center and McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University Bipartisan Index.Juan often shares a conversation with his dad where his dad asked him:“Where else could we have our story? We come to the US, learn English, immerse in the culture, become US citizens, I drive a bus most of my life, and now my son is a United States Congressman. Where else in the world? Nowhere else, that's the American Dream.”Juan is determined to fight to keep that dream alive for others. Juan resides in Tucson with his wife, Laura, and their 6 kids — Zoe, Juan David, Kenny, Lily, Lucas, and Gloria.-Joe Bishop‐Henchman is Executive Vice President at the National Taxpayers Union Foundation, leading our work to protect taxpayer rights through research, litigation, and outreach. He has worked with elected officials and stakeholders to achieve major state‐level tax changes, advised on the interplay between federal and state policy changes, and authored over 100 studies on tax policy and tax law. Bishop‐Henchman is a class plaintiff in a major lawsuit against the Internal Revenue Service seeking refund of $300 million of illegally collected fees, was lead counsel in NTUF's Halstead Bead litigation that successfully prompted reform of Louisiana's complex local sales tax practices, and his brief in South Dakota v. Wayfair was cited twice by the U.S. Supreme Court majority opinion.Bishop-Henchman joined NTUF from the McDermott Will & Emery law firm, where he counseled clients on tax policy and compliance, and prior to that, 14 years at the Tax Foundation, where he co-authored 8 books on tax policy. He has testified to Congress seven times, in 36 state houses around the country, and on anti-corruption tax reform efforts in-person in Kyiv, Ukraine in 2023. He was educated at the University of California, Berkeley and received his J.D. from the George Washington University Law School and a certificate in International Legal Studies from the University of the Pacific, McGeorge and the University of Salzburg. He is admitted to practice law in New York, Maryland, the District of Columbia, and before the U.S. Supreme Court, the U.S. Tax Court, and the 4th, 5th, 6th, 9th, and D.C. Circuits.-Alexander Raikin is a friend on the show. He is a Visiting Fellow in Bioethics and American Democracy Program at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. His research focuses on the dignity of human life and end-of-life issues, especially on its impact on the field of medicine and broader ethical questions of social belonging. His writing has been widely cited in major publications such as The Atlantic and the New York Times and in academic journals in the United States, Canada, UK, and France. He wrote cover stories for National Review and The New Atlantis, while his other bylines include City Journal, Plough, and the Washington Free Beacon. Raikin frequently speaks on national radio and on major podcasts.Last year, Raikin was an inaugural Richard John Neuhaus Fellow at the Public Interest Fellowship and EPPC. He was a Tikvah Summer Fellow and a Killam scholar with Fulbright at American University. He graduated from Carleton University with a bachelor's degree in public policy. Raikin is a proud member of Kesher Israel synagogue and lives with his wife in Washington, D.C. Get full access to Breaking Battlegrounds at breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com/subscribe

Amy is joined by sisters Alex Peterson and Bronwen Pugh who share the alarming data surrounding child sexual abuse before telling their own staggering story of survival and offering hope in the form of The Safe Child Project, a new initiative helping to spread awareness and to keep children safe.Alex Peterson serves on the board of Prevent Child Abuse Utah and is the Director of Strategic Development & Impact for The Policy Project. Formerly, Alex worked for a United States Congressman before serving as the National Director of Donor Relations and personal aide to Ann Romney during Mitt Romney's 2012 presidential campaign. Alex graduated from California State University, Long Beach, with honors, followed by an M.Ed. Policy from Harvard University. Alex and her husband Ben reside in Utah with their four children.Bronwen Pugh lives in Marin County, CA with her husband and 3 spunky daughters. Her happy place is in nature with her family. She loves to sail, surf, paddle board, bike, rock climb, and ski/snowboard. Prior to raising her children, Bronwen received her JD from UCLA Law and worked for the ACLU. She is currently Operations Lead for Conduit Tech, a climate-focused software startup.

Mark Sanford is the former Governor of South Carolina and a former United States Congressman. Governor Sanford joins Adam to share his journey and his best lessons learned along the way. Governor Sanford and Adam discuss a wide range of topics: winning and losing elections; leadership; ethics; overcoming obstacles, challenges, and failure; authenticity; personal and professional development; relationships; and more.

If you are a United States Congressman or woman and you wave another country's flag in my house you deserve to have your teeth punched in.

Steve talks with five-time United States Congressman, Professor of Law and Economics, Chair of the California Common Sense Party and former Supreme Court Attorney/Law Clerk Tom Campbell about Democracy, threats to Democracy and the state of our union.

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This WEDNESDAY night, November 15th, 2023, on the I Detective Show, we will be examining the regional war in the Gaza Strip and how it will affect the United States and the Law Enforcement community, trying to keep the homeland safe. Our guest, former California State Assemblyman and Assistant to a United States Congressman, Chuck Devore will be our guest to discuss this issue. Chuck is a retired Lt. Colonel Intelligence Officer with the United States Army and a graduate of the U.S. Army's Command and General Staff Officer Course. Lt. Randy Sutton, the Voice of America Law Enforcement, will be bringing the latest in Law Enforcement news and, of course, John "Buck" Savage will be bringing the best in Choir Practice. So, buckle up rookies, as we give you the unvarnished truth of what is happening in Law Enforcement today. Join us on the I Detective Show every Wednesday evening at 6:00 p.m. Eastern Time, brought to you by KGRAdb.com, for the best alternative talk radio on the planet.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4687786/advertisement

Milford W. Howard, an attorney by trade and former United States Congressman, wrote a very interesting feature article for The Birmingham News in 1929. And yes, the article is the one we mentioned in the last episode about our favorite "beehive like structure" dwelling man--Henry Stuart. Milford sought Henry out to get his thoughts regarding the simple life and wrote an amazing article, including poems, personal letters, and of course his own commentary about the man Henry and the idea of the "simple life".  We hope you will enjoy listening to our version of an "audible newspaper article" and perhaps it will provide you some "food for thought".For More information go to: https://www.sallysdiaries.com/

United States Congressman Tim Burchett (R-TN) said during an interview with the Washington Examiner, that "we have something that we do not control in our military airspace." In response Rep Burchett has put forth an amendment to the 2024 Defense Authorization Act to force the DOD to declassify a vast number of UFO reports. Listen in as we examine this latest showdown between Congress and the Deep-State.

06/23/23: Joel Heitkamp is joined by United States Congressman, Kelly Armstrong, on Friday's show. They talk about the censure of Congressman Adam Schiff, the threat Kelly received from Donald Trump, what his 2024 plans are, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Kevin Paul Scott - Inspired Every Day: Three Indispensable Ingredients to Connect with Your Passion. This is episode 573 of Teaching Learning Leading K12, an audio podcast. Kevin Paul Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries. Kevin is the co-founder of ADDO, a leadership consultancy based in Atlanta, Georgia. ADDO exists to inspire people today to impact tomorrow. In addition to working with businesses and brands, ADDO has developed the national Chick-fil-A Leader Academy program, the Atlanta Braves Leadership Institute, and other leadership programs from cradle-through-career. Prior to founding ADDO, Kevin's background included non-profit charitable work, business ventures, and politics. After graduating from the University of Georgia, Kevin served on a presidential campaign team and then worked as a representative for a United States Congressman. Kevin is the author of four books, including his latest Inspired Every Day: Three Indispensable Ingredients to Connect with Your Passion. In consecutive years, Kevin was named to the “40 under 40′ lists for Georgia Trend and then the Atlanta Business Chronicle. For his leadership and business acumen, Kevin has been featured on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times. For fun, Kevin has been cage diving with Great White Sharks in South Africa, trekked Mountain Gorillas in Uganda, and ridden a llama in Colombia. However, he most enjoys being at home with his wife, Laura, and his children, George and Amelia. Our focus today is on his book, “Inspired Every Day: Three Indispensable Ingredients to Connect with Your Passion.” Awesome book! Awesome conversation! Lots to think about. Before you go... Could you do me a favor? Please go to my website at https://www.stevenmiletto.com/reviews/ or open the podcast app that you are listening to me on, and would you rate and review the podcast? That would be so cool. Thanks! If you are listening on Apple Podcasts on your phone, go to the logo - click so that you are on the main page with a listing of the episodes for my podcast and scroll to the bottom. There you will see a place to rate and review. Could you review me? That would be so cool. Thank you! Hey, I've got another favor...could you share the podcast with one of your friends, colleagues, and family members? Hmmm? What do you think? Thank you! Thanks for sharing! Thanks for listening! Connect & Learn More: https://kevinpaulscott.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinpaulscott/ https://www.instagram.com/kevinpaulscott/ https://twitter.com/kevinpaulscott https://www.facebook.com/KevinPaulScott Length - 46:16

What was Abscam? In this episode we try an answer that question for those of you who may not remember, or be as familiar with, what many will recall was the second biggest political scandal of the 1970's and early 1980's.  It involved six United States Congressman and one United States Senator.  They were :US Senator Harrison A. Williams (D-NJ)US Representative Frank Thompson (D-NJ)US Representative John Jenrette (D-SC)US Representative Raymond Lederer (D-PA)US Representative Michael "Ozzie" Myers (D-PA)US Representative John M. Murphy (D-NY)US Representative Richard Kelly (R-FL)It was basically a criminal sting operation conducted by the FBI using a known conman, Mel Weinberg, to set up various elected officials at several levels of the Government. It is the same scandal used for the basis of the movie " American Hustle". It was not just Congressman but also 23 other elected and governmental officials who were eventually netted into the criminal takedown. It also included one member of the New Jersey State Senate, members of the Philadelphia City Council, the Mayor of Camden, New Jersey, and an inspector for the United States Immigration and Naturalization Service who  were all also convicted. The operation was directed from the FBI's office in Hauppauge, New York, and was under the supervision of Assistant Director Neil J. Welch, who headed the bureau's New York Division, and Thomas P. Puccio, head of the Justice Department's Organized Crime Task Force for the Eastern Division of New York.In all of these cases it stemmed from an investigation into theft, forgery, and stolen art. The FBI enlisted the help of a convicted conman to help them run a sting on criminals but as they made their way up the food chain they found they could nab some high ranking elected officials. All of the elected officials were somehow connected to this investigation. All but one. That one case that was the exception was the case of Representative John Jenrette of the 6th District of South Carolina, OUR CONGRESSMAN. In this episode you will hear from the conman himself, you will listen in as the FBI moves in on the congressmen in question, and you will listen in just as the nation did as all of this unfolded. Ironically, the only story they rarely  talked about in this early stage of the game, will be the story of John Jenrette, and as we will show you there are reasons for that.  Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

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As human beings, storytelling is not only one of our favorite forms of entertainment, it's also a critical part of how we learn. This universal trait goes back to the very dawn of civilization, and transcends all divisions of time, place and culture. We've been telling each other stories forever, and the probability is that it will be with us far into the future. Actually, a joke came out a few years ago that illustrates the point. A perfect computer had been created that had immediate access to all human knowledge and could answer complex questions in a user-friendly way. The first question it was asked was, “How does our intelligence actually work?” and it quickly responded, “Well, let me tell you a story about it.” So, from the caveman to the computer, it seems like past is prologue. Anyway, like everyone else, I've been fascinated with stories all my life, and at one point I found myself making a key career decision that was based on their inherent power. I was a Political Science major at American University in Washington, DC. It was my Junior year and I was one of two students who had been chosen to serve as an intern in the office of a United States Congressman. Instead of attending my usual classes, I worked on Capitol Hill four days a week, six hours a day for three and a half months. As you can imagine, it was a pretty exciting environment and I gained a tremendous amount of first-hand experience. But after getting such an up close look at what really goes on up there, when it was finally over, I decided to change my major from Political Science to Literature.           I'm sure I was oversimplifying it at the time, but it seemed to me that the whole place was running on an intoxicating mixture of ego and greed, spiked with a major dose of good, old-fashioned lust for power. It was the late sixties, my generation seemed to be coming alive with a quest for a greater life, and I didn't see how anything truly transformative was going to come from the world of that masquerade ball, which smelled like it was set up somewhere between a swamp and a cesspool. It seemed like literature held a much greater potential to foster the nobler essences of the human spirit so I decided to start focusing my attention there, and have been deeply involved in it ever since. One of the most unexpected and amazing stories I've ever worked on revolved around the deeply spiritual side of Abraham Lincoln. Although I had been a long-time fan of Lincoln, I had never been exposed to this side of him. I found it absolutely fascinating and decided to construct a dramatic story based on it. I thought it would make a great book and maybe even a movie someday.  I know… it's not a very novel idea.           Now, this is all kind of a roundabout way of introducing you to the next five episodes of the Stop Making Yourself Miserable podcast in which I am going to present two key chapters from that proposed book which is titled – “The Better Angels – Lincoln, the Psychic and the Spy.”  The jacket-cover blurb for it is: “During the Civil War, a young woman who is a gifted psychic, secretly channels for the Lincolns and becomes part of a private, White House inner circle. By chance, she meets a daring Union spy and as their romance begins to blossom, they unexpectedly discover a sinister plot to kill the President. They secretly join forces in a desperate attempt to thwart it.” Based on actual facts, it's a multi-layered story filled with history, intrigue and all mixed with a sense of the metaphysical which was extremely popular at the time. But at its root, it's a truly enthralling love story. In the excerpts that follow, the two main characters, who are the love interests of the story, meet each other for the first time. Annie Franklin is the 19-year-old talented psychic, and Charles Keane is the dashing, 27-year-old Union spy.   I think it you'll find the story well worth the ride, so let's begin with a little background. It is mid-December, 1862, a bitter time for the Union army. The gruesome battle of Fredericksburg, Virginia had just been fought, with two hundred thousand American soldiers gripped in a truly ferocious battle. It had been a major defeat for the Union, with a staggering 13,000 of their soldiers killed, including two generals, and another 10,000 left badly injured.    Not only was the Union army suddenly and seriously demoralized, its field hospitals were also utterly overwhelmed. Unable to properly care for all of the wounded, the government is now allowing the worst cases to return home for care. Annie Franklin's brother, Daniel, is lying in an enormous field hospital, very close to death. She has made the trip from her home in Connecticut to Washington DC to obtain a furlough for him and is staying at the home of some family friends in Georgetown.  She had visited Daniel at the hospital grounds two days earlier and had gotten the necessary release letter from an army doctor.  Now, all she needs to do is deliver it to the War Department, and the furlough will be issued.           Annie approaches the large office building in the nation's capital. Things have gone smoothly so far and now, she fully expects to bring Daniel home within days.  *        *        *             The War Department was located in a large annex building, not too far from the White House, and it took Annie almost an hour to make the trip from Georgetown. It was open to the public from 10 am to 3 pm daily, and although she had gotten there at 9:30, the place was already nearly a madhouse, packed with hundreds of people, fervently trying to get their various personal missions accomplished.            She had the name of Captain Ernest Lee, an assistant to the Under Secretary of War, who was in charge of logistics for the wounded at Fredericksburg. After wading through the tumult, she finally found Capt. Lee's office on the second floor, in a distant corner of the building. When she arrived, she was given a number and told to wait her turn. There seemed to be about 20 people in front of her.           She sat down on a bench, clutching the letter she had brought from an army surgeon stating that Daniel's condition was serious enough to warrant a furlough, and recommending it be issued immediately. Finally, after not moving for over two hours, she was ushered in to meet Captain Lee.           “Hello, Miss,” he said officiously. “Sorry for the wait, but as you can see, we are really busting at the seams here.”           There was a lit cigar in the ashtray on his desk giving off a thin, steady stream of smoke, filling the air with a rancid yellow haze. He sat down at his desk, picked up the cigar and took a few puffs. Annie stifled a cough, but unphased, the captain kept puffing away.           “So, what brings you here today?” he asked, his bloodshot eyes staring out at her over a pair of dark brown bags that hung under them.            “Sir, my brother is with the Connecticut regiment and he has been wounded,” Annie stammered, “badly wounded. I went to visit him yesterday. He doesn't seem to be healing right and -”           “I see,” Lee interrupted. “Sorry to be curt, Miss, but as you can tell, we are really backed up here. This whole thing is completely out of hand. Terrible battle, just terrible. A complete disaster.” He paused for a moment. “So, let me ask you, were you able to you get a letter from a doctor?”           “Oh yes,” Annie brightened up. “Oh yes indeed, I -”           “Let me see it if you don't mind,” he interrupted.           Annie handed him the letter. He put on a pair of wire spectacles and puffed on his cigar as he read it carefully. He looked like he was in his late forties, with a large mustache, offset by a stubbly growth of hair. It wasn't an actual beard.  He just hadn't shaved for a few days. After a few moments, he put the paper in a pile and looked up at her.           “Well, Miss, uh, Franklin, is it? I assume you have the same last name as your brother?”           “Yes sir,” Annie said.           “It looks to me like everything is pretty much in order here,” he said and smiled. “I just have to pass this through a set of approvals and then get the actual furlough issued. I should be able to have it finished by the end of the day tomorrow. Why don't you stop by here at around about four o'clock in the afternoon and I should have everything ready for you.”           “Oh, thank you, sir, that's so wonderful,” Annie sighed with relief. “But are you sure it will be alright for me to come then? I was told that they don't let the public in here after three.”           “Oh no, that's just a general rule for people bringing new business. Don't worry about it. Four will be fine for you. If anyone stops you, just tell them you have an appointment with Captain Lee. They'll understand. It will be fine,” he said, waving her out of the office. He pulled out a new paper and called for the next person to enter.           “Thank you, Captain. Thank you so much,” Annie shouted back to him as she walked away. He never looked up or acknowledged her at all. He was already on to the next case.  *        *        *   “Well, that wasn't too bad,” Annie thought to herself on the ride back to Georgetown. “It was a long wait, and it took a lot of patience, but the captain was kind and he said I can pick up the furlough tomorrow. Thank God, Daniel and I will finally be on our way home.”           As the carriage made a turn, they passed the White House, and she started thinking about all of the psychic messages she had gotten over the last few months, saying that it was urgent for her to travel to Washington and meet with President Lincoln. The readings said that there was certain critical information that had to be delivered to him immediately, which could alter the course of the war and change history itself. She had been promised that all would go well if she just went to see him. But she had deep resistance to the idea. Interest in Spiritualism, with its emphasis on channelings through mediums, had swept through the country like wildfire since the early 1850s and there were large Spiritualist newspapers in every major city in America. But a legion of charlatans had sprung up as well, and it had gotten worse since the war had intensified, with grieving relatives willing to pay anything to contact their departed loved ones. It was easy pickings and phony quacks trying to cash in seemed to be popping up everywhere. And now, the spirit guides she channeled were telling her that she had to go present herself to Mr. Lincoln. She had been a sickly child and had very little schooling, so the idea of an uneducated nineteen-year-old girl who could barely read or write, telling the President that she had important information for him, seemed completely preposterous. She kept refusing to go, sure that she would be dismissed as some kind of lunatic. But at the end of a recent reading, she had been told that it was so important Lincoln receive this particular information that somehow, some way, she would be brought in to meet him face to face, regardless of what she thought.  As the White House disappeared from view, she put the idea of trying to see him out of her mind, for the thousandth time. She had come to Washington to take care of Daniel. That was her focus and it finally seemed to be going well.           When she got to the Harrison's front door, she stood outside for a moment and looked around at the stately Georgetown neighborhood. She had never seen anything like it. Actually, she had never been more than 30 miles from her home before. Now, suddenly she was in the nation's capital and the trip had opened her up to an entirely different world. But as stimulating as it was, she still couldn't wait to leave. Seeing all the poor, wounded soldiers in the field hospital had been devastating, and she just wanted to get Daniel out of there and back home, safe and sound. She took a breath and looked around optimistically. After delivering the doctor's letter to the officer at the War Department who looked at it with an approving eye, it seemed like she had real hope that Daniel's life could be saved. With that, this part of the story comes to a close, to be continued. But as the saying goes, “Strap on your seatbelt. It's going to be a bumpy ride...” And that's the end of this episode. As always, keep your eyes, mind, and heart opened, and let's get together in the next one.

John Jenrette , former United States Congressman from the 6th District of South Carolina, passed away on St. Patrick's Day 2023.  A fitting day for a man who  was as colorful a character as has ever set foot in Congress and who  was also stunningly effective. John Jenrette was the only native Horry County, South Carolinian to ever serve in Congress until our brand new Congressman Russell Fry was elected this past November. Our podcast is planning on spending our next season chronicling his enormously impactful life and career as we also look back at Former President Jimmy Carter who was endorsed by Congressman John Jenrette in 1975, the first member of Congress to do so.  We hope you will tune in to our 10th season of shows focused on John Jenrette in late April but on this day of his passing we hope you will listen in on our salute to this celebrated and often controversial Congressman. A man who made enormous mistakes, true enough, but who made his district and our nation a much better place to live for all of us too. Our heartfelt condolences go out to the entire Jenrette Family and friends at this sad moment. Please keep them in your prayers.  John Jenrette was 86 years old. Questions or comments at , Randalrgw1@aol.com , https://twitter.com/randal_wallace , and http://www.randalwallace.com/Please Leave us a review at wherever you get your podcastsThanks for listening!!

Rep. Eric Burlison, United States Congressman for Missouri's 7th Dist.  Talks with Marc about the southern border that is allowing fentanyl to flow in.

We got a big Third hour today on the Marc Cox Morning Show.  Marc welcomes: Rep. Eric Burlison, United States Congressman for Missouri's 7th Dist.  Who talks with Marc about the southern border that is allowing fentanyl to flow in. Gov. Mike Parson talks crime in St Louis and what needs to be done to Legally get Kim Gardner out of her office as well as step being taken to stop China from buying up Missouri farmland. And Bob Ibach, owner of Nikco Sports talks about a new collectors soccer ball to celebrate  the Inaugural Season of St Louis City FC.   Coming Up: Todd Bensman

Episode 683 - Sean Duffy is a First Class Father and co-host of “The Bottom Line” on FOX Business Network.  Sean Duffy joined FOX News Media as a contributor in 2020. He currently serves as the co-host of FOX Business' The Bottom Line alongside Dagen McDowell. He also provides political analysis across all FOX News Media platforms. Prior to joining the network, Duffy served nearly nine years as a United States Congressman representing the people of Wisconsin's Seventh Congressional District, the state's largest district. Duffy is married to FOX & Friends Weekend co-host Rachel Campos-Duffy, whom he met on MTV's iconic reality television show, The Real World. Sean and Rachel joined me on First Class Fatherhood back in Episode 560.  In this Episode, Sean shares his Fatherhood journey which includes nine children.  He discusses his new show “The Bottom Line” and what topics are addressed on the program.  He describes the financial challenges facing so many parents and what they can do to help ease the pain at the checkout counter at the gas pump and planning for vacation.  He talks about the importance of teaching kids about money and how to value a dollar.  He gives his opinion on cryptocurrency and why he believes in Bitcoin.  He offers some great advice for new or soon-to-be Dads and more! My Pillow - https://mystore.com/fatherhood Promo Code: Fatherhood  First Class Fatherhood: Advice and Wisdom from High-Profile Dads - https://bit.ly/36XpXNp Watch First Class Fatherhood on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCD6cjYptutjJWYlM0Kk6cQ?sub_confirmation=1 More Ways To Listen - https://linktr.ee/alec_lace Follow me on instagram - https://instagram.com/alec_lace?igshid=ebfecg0yvbap For information about becoming a Sponsor of First Class Fatherhood please hit me with an email: AlecLace@FirstClassFatherhood.com

Robin and Jill have US Congressman, Eric Burlison, join them in this special two part series. In part one, Congressman Burlison talks about what his first few weeks have been like in Congress (Spoiler: History was made during this time),  his "Why?" for getting into politics, and the connections of these things and education. Come check out this personal, fun, and down to earth interview with the one and only, Eric Burlison.Support the showFollow Us:FacebookInstagramTikTok

Join John Williams and Dana Connors with special guest Congressman Jared Golden for this weeks business outreach.

On this episode, Janice sits down with former United States Congressman and Host of the Jason in The House podcast Jason Chaffetz for a conversation on his career, his love for his country, and his family. Jason explains why the vote for House Speaker was more complicated than expected, and gives his prediction on the direction the 118th Congress is headed in. Later, Jason shares how he and his wife decided on a name for their daughter, and the inspiration for his forthcoming book. Tell Janice who made your Dean's List! Follow Janice on Twitter: @janicedean Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

  United States Congressman-elect George Santos (R-New York) may be able to dismiss criticisms about his fake résumé, his spurious claims about being "Jew-ish," his nonexistent college education, and his sketchy finances as mere "embellishments."   But what New York Magazine and Huffington Post contributor Yashar Ali pieced together late Wednesday night revealed that nothing is sacred for the embattled freshman lawmaker. Ali noticed two tweets written by Santos in 2021, which are still active on his profile, contain conflicting accounts of his mother's death.

Don Bonker is a former United States Congressman who is a world leader in international trade, security and human rights. His deep faith, humility and wisdom of many years make him a man worth listening to. Fortunately, he has written a book in which he shares from this deep well of faith and life: A Higher Calling: Faith and Politics in the Public Square. At 85 years old, this statesman is celebrating 50 years of marriage (to Carolyn) and the joys of being a father and grandfather. His life is a great example of a faith-filled journey.

Congressman David Kustoff of Tennessee joined the show to talk about the NDAA Bill that he is in support of which will include ending the vaccine mandate of the military.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Breaking Battlegrounds, Chuck and Sam are joined by Republican candidate for Nevada's governor, Sheriff Joe Lombardo, and Congressman Byron Donalds, a Republican from Florida's 19th congressional district.-Joe Lombardo began his service to others in the United States Army and served bravely in the Army, National Guard, and Army Reserve - protecting Americans both domestically and abroad. After his service to his country, Joe dedicated himself to protecting our communities – serving in law enforcement over the last 30 years.Joe quickly rose through the ranks of the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department (LVMPD) and, after 26 years on the force, was elected as Sheriff of Clark County, Nevada in 2014.Throughout Joe's career, his leadership of our communities has never faltered. He now intends to further his public service and represent, protect, and serve the entire state of Nevada.  Sheriff Lombardo maintains professional affiliations which include Major Cities Chiefs Association (MCCA), Major County Sheriffs of America (MCSA), National Sheriffs Association (NSA), FBI – Law Enforcement Executive Development Association (LEEDA), Vice-Chair Nevada Commission for Homeland Security and Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) National Academy Associates. He has also served as Board Member for the LVMPD Foundation (2007-2014), After School All-Stars (2015-2020), Goodwill of Southern Nevada (2007-2009), Make A Wish (2015-2020), Committee Member for the NV Communications Steering Committee (2012-2014) and MCC's representative to the Public Safety Advisory Committee (2012-2014).  Joe currently serves as a Board Member for Nevada Child Seekers and Chairman of MCCA Intelligence Committee.Sheriff Lombardo holds a B.S. and a M.S. in crisis management, both from UNLV.-Byron Donalds grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and he is also the proud son of a hardworking and loving single mother. His mother dedicated her time instilling in him that greatness requires sacrifice, which drives him as a devoted family man and United States Congressman.Byron is a graduate of Florida State University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and marketing. Byron's career led him to Southwest Florida, where he worked in the banking, finance, and insurance industries. Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, Byron represented Hendry County and east Collier County in the State Capitol. During his tenure in the Florida House, Byron served as the PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee Chair during the 2018-2019 Legislative Session and served as the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee's Chairman 2019-2020 Legislative Session. While serving in the Florida House, primarily focused on elder affairs, criminal justice reform, and ensuring that each child has access to a world-class education.Byron is committed to serving and giving back to the community that gave him so much. He has served Southwest Florida in many ways, including previously serving on the Board of Trustees for Florida Southwestern State College after being appointed by then-Governor Rick Scott. Byron continues to volunteer in his church as a youth leader and a mentor. He also enjoys volunteering as a coach in youth football and basketball leagues.Congressman Byron Donalds lives in Naples, Florida, with his wife, Erika, and their three sons: Damon, Darin, and Mason. Byron has spent his entire adult life serving others, whether it be through volunteering, business, or leadership. He is committed to representing Florida's 19th Congressional District's conservative values in Washington DC to ensure a stronger Florida and a stronger nation.-Connect with us:www.breakingbattlegrounds.voteTwitter: www.twitter.com/Breaking_BattleFacebook: www.facebook.com/breakingbattlegroundsInstagram: www.instagram.com/breakingbattlegroundsLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/breakingbattlegrounds This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

Steve talks with five-time United States Congressman, Professor of Law and Economics, Chair of the California Common Sense Party and former Supreme Court Attorney/Law Clerk Tom Campbell about Democracy, threats to Democracy and the state of the union.

Steve talks with five-time United States Congressman, Professor of Law and Economics, Chair of the California Common Sense Party and former Supreme Court Attorney/Law Clerk Tom Campbell about Democracy, threats to Democracy and the state of the union.

This week on RED-C Roundup our host Pam Marvin interviewed United States Congressman, Pete Sessions. Pam and Congressman Sessions first spoke about his life background growing up in the San Antonio, Texas area and into his college years. The conversation continued into his career life and how he became involved in politics and running for public office. Pam then had Congressman Sessions speak about his current role as a congressman and multiple different current topics that affect people of faith: redistricting, the first and second amendments, religious freedom, pro-life legal issues, immigration, and drug trafficking. Finally, a discussion of living a life of faith in the public square was held, and how our lives of faith should guide us in all we do. 

In Today's episode of "Moment of Truth," Saurabh and Nick sit down with Dan Bishop, a United States Congressman representing North Carolina's 9th District, to discuss his fight for truth and common sense in North Carolina and Washington DC, his career in the North Carolina State House and passing HB2 regarding transgenderism, as well as his evolution from neoconservatism to economic nationalism.Congressman Dan Bishop's family has hailed for generations from Bladen County, in the eastern end of North Carolina's Ninth District. Dan brings to the House an impressive background in policy-making, legal work, and commitment to Conservative North Carolina values.Dan holds bachelor's and law degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After graduating law school in 1990, Dan served business clients in the private sector for 29 years. During his private sector career, Dan served as a Mecklenburg County Commissioner from 2004-2008. He was next elected to the North Carolina House of Representatives in 2014 and the North Carolina Senate in 2016, where he served until he ran for Congress. Dan won a close, high-profile special election in September 2019. He was re-elected in a resounding victory in November 2020.Learn more about Congressman Dan Bishop's work:https://danbishop.house.gov/biographyhttps://votedanbishop.com––––––Follow American Moment across Social Media:Twitter – https://twitter.com/AmMomentOrgFacebook – https://www.facebook.com/AmMomentOrgInstagram – https://www.instagram.com/ammomentorg/YouTube – https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4qmB5DeiFxt53ZPZiW4TcgRumble – https://rumble.com/c/c-695775Check out AmCanon:https://www.americanmoment.org/amcanon/Follow Us on Twitter:Saurabh Sharma – https://twitter.com/ssharmaUSNick Solheim – https://twitter.com/NickSSolheimAmerican Moment's "Moment of Truth" Podcast is recorded at the Conservative Partnership Center in Washington DC, produced by American Moment Studios, and edited by Jake Mercier and Jared Cummings.Subscribe to our Podcast, "Moment of Truth"Apple Podcasts – https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/moment-of-truth/id1555257529Spotify – https://open.spotify.com/show/5ATl0x7nKDX0vVoGrGNhAj Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

We discuss the first Congressional UFO hearing in more than 50 years and one hell of a strange Easter egg that a United States Congressman decided to enter into the Congressional record. We provide context for the infamous Wilson-Davis documents and what this entry into the public record might mean for future hearings on UFOs.You can follow us on Twitter, along with our personal accounts:AustinMikeYou can support our work on Patreon.Notes:Bryan Bender's 5/16/22 POLITICO article: https://www.politico.com/news/2022/05/16/intelligence-agencies-congress-ufo-hearing-00032713A link to the entire Congressional UFO hearing: https://www.c-span.org/video/?520133-1/hearing-government-investigation-ufos&live The infamous Wilson-Davis documents: https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://documents2.theblackvault.com/casefiles/wilsonleak.pdf&hl=enTheories of Everything interview with Ross Coulthart: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JM3kxeU_oDE Support the show

04/13/22 : It's been 25 years since the Flood of 1997, and Joel is joined by former United States Congressman, Earl Pomeroy, to reminisce. The Congressman talks about what he saw in Grand Forks and Fargo, and his work in D.C. to help the state.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week on Broken Potholes, Chuck and Sam are joined by two fantastic guest. Ben Leuschner, president of the Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Association joins us first in the studio to talk about how the current political climate is affect our police officers and what that means for your safety. Later in the show, Congressman Byron Donalds of Florida calls in with an inside look at the political dysfunction and partisanship in DC. -Ben Leuschner has been with the Phoenix Police Department for almost 28 years, over 20 of those as a supervisor.  He worked in nearly every precinct, as well as in investigations.  He has been a member of the Phoenix Police Sergeants and Lieutenants Association Executive Board since 2013 and in that time he has seen the damage that can be caused by an ineffective union and a lack of competent representation.  He has been a PPSLA representative for almost 9 years and, now that he has been elected President, he is committed to providing outstanding representation to PPSLA members and ensuring that PPSLA is transparent, accountable, and responsive to the needs to its members.-Congressman Byron Donalds grew up in Brooklyn, New York, and he is also the proud son of a hardworking and loving single mother. His mother dedicated her time instilling in him that greatness requires sacrifice, which drives him as a devoted family man and United States Congressman.Byron is a graduate of Florida State University and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in finance and marketing. Byron's career led him to Southwest Florida, where he worked in the banking, finance, and insurance industries. Elected to the Florida House of Representatives in 2016, Byron represented Hendry County and east Collier County in the State Capitol. During his tenure in the Florida House, Byron served as the PreK-12 Quality Subcommittee Chair during the 2018-2019 Legislative Session and served as the Insurance & Banking Subcommittee's Chairman 2019-2020 Legislative Session. While serving in the Florida House, primarily focused on elder affairs, criminal justice reform, and ensuring that each child has access to a world-class education.Byron is committed to serving and giving back to the community that gave him so much. He has served Southwest Florida in many ways, including previously serving on the Board of Trustees for Florida Southwestern State College after being appointed by then-Governor Rick Scott. Byron continues to volunteer in his church as a youth leader and a mentor. He also enjoys volunteering as a coach in youth football and basketball leagues.Congressman Byron Donalds lives in Naples, Florida, with his wife, Erika, and their three sons: Damon, Darin, and Mason. Byron has spent his entire adult life serving others, whether it be through volunteering, business, or leadership. He is committed to representing Florida's 19th Congressional District's conservative values in Washington DC to ensure a stronger Florida and a stronger nation.-Connect with us:Twitter: https://twitter.com/BrokenPotholesFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/brokenpotholesInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokenpotholes/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/broken-potholesShow notes: www.brokenpotholes.vote This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit breakingbattlegrounds.substack.com

David Anderson has been a founder and CEO of numerous companies over the last 25 years. These companies range from a marketing agency to a SaaS-based software company, a publishing company and several real estate ventures. In these roles, David has had many successes and also his fair share of failures. David has led his organizations through several mergers and acquisitions, growing businesses during excellent economic times, but also making the tough decisions that come during the not-so-excellent economic seasons. He's done this all while trying to balance being present with a growing family and dealing with the many other curveballs life throws us. David saw leadership at the highest levels while traveling the world working for two United States Presidents, served as a senior staffer on two presidential-appointed commissions and working and for a United States Congressman. He's served on numerous community-based boards of directors and is currently on the global board of directors of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). David has been married to his wife Debbie for 23 years and has two sons. In his first book, Leadership is Not a Title, David breaks down leadership, which is sometimes presented as complicated, into simple concepts all can relate to

John Douglas Ashton, author of "William Barksdale, CSA: A Biography of the United States Congressman and Confederate Brigadier General"

John Douglas Ashton, author of "William Barksdale, CSA: A Biography of the United States Congressman and Confederate Brigadier General"

John Douglas Ashton, author of "William Barksdale, CSA: A Biography of the United States Congressman and Confederate Brigadier General"

John Douglas Ashton, author of William Barksdale, CSA: A Biography of the United States Congressman and Confederate Brigadier General

Kevin Paul Scott is an author, speaker and entrepreneur. Listen in on this great conversation as Kevin talks about ROI: Return On Inspiration. Kevin Paul Scott has traveled to six continents and spoken to leaders from more than 100 countries. Kevin is the co-founder of ADDO, a leadership consultancy based in Atlanta, Georgia. ADDO exists to inspire people today to impact tomorrow.In addition to working with businesses and brands, ADDO has developed the national Chick-fil-A Leader Academy program, the Atlanta Braves Leadership Institute, and other leadership programs from cradle-through-career.Prior to founding ADDO, Kevin's background included non-profit charitable work, business ventures, and politics. After graduating from the University of Georgia, Kevin served on a presidential campaign team and then worked as a representative for a United States Congressman.Kevin is the author of three books, including his latest The Lens. In consecutive years, Kevin was named to the “40 under 40′ lists for Georgia Trend and then the Atlanta Business Chronicle. For his leadership and business acumen, Kevin has been featured on Fox News, CNN, MSNBC, and in numerous publications, including The New York Times, Washington Post, and Los Angeles Times.

A health expert in New Zealand is warning against the Fiji government's plan to isolate Covid-19 patients at home amid the escalating cases in the country; Samoa's FAST party is seeking to clarify an appeal decision about extra parliamentary seats for women; United States Congressman from Hawaii, Ed Case, wants his government to work more closely with the nations of the Pacific.

In this installment of The Modern Urologist, Dr. Todd Cohen was able to sit down with Neal Dunn, a former urologist and current Congressman of Florida's 2nd Congressional District. They will discuss his transition from a practicing urologist to a politician, along with the biggest battles and successes he has faced in this role thus far. Congressman Dunn will also talk through his involvement with the Prostate Cancer Treatment Research Act that works directly with the Department of Veteran Affairs. 

This episode features a conversation with Peter Meijer – US House of Representatives for Michigan's 3rd congressional district. Peter has experienced a whirlwind start to his time in Congress with a pandemic, insurrection, impeachment, and new administration. Peter shares with us his first impressions of Congress, insights on leadership as a freshman representative, and his policy priorities for West Michigan. Recorded on March 23, 2021

David Anderson has been a founder and CEO of numerous companies over the last 25 years. These companies range from a marketing agency to a SaaS-based software company, a publishing company, and several real estate ventures. In these roles, David has had many successes and also his fair share of failures. David has led his organizations through several mergers and acquisitions, growing businesses during excellent economic times, but also making the tough decisions that come during the not-so-excellent economic seasons. He's done this all while trying to balance being present with a growing family and dealing with the many other curveballs life throws us. David saw leadership at the highest levels while traveling the world working for two United States Presidents, served as a senior staffer on two presidential-appointed commissions and working and for a United States Congressman. He's served on numerous community-based boards of directors and is currently on the global board of directors of Entrepreneurs Organization (EO). David has been married to his wife Debbie for 23 years and has two sons. In his first book, Leadership is Not a Title, David breaks down leadership, which is sometimes presented as complicated, into simple concepts all can relate to

We are on part 2 of our series on the 5Ps we learned from Mark Holmes of the North Carolina Rural Health Research Center. We covered population in part 1 and now we've made it to policy.Our guest today is Representative Tim Walberg, United States Congressman representing Michigan's seventh congressional district.

The eleventh episode in the COVID-19 series features a conversation with Fred Upton – US House of Representatives for Southwest Michigan's Sixth Congressional District and former Chairman of the Committee on Energy and Commerce. Fred shares what it has been like in congress, how to lead and build consensus amidst competitive perspectives, and advice to businesses as they look toward re-opening.