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It's time for the annual White House Correspondents Association Dinner at the Washington Hilton. But this year: No comedian. Which means: No jokes about C-SPAN … or about the Washington Hilton. In the past, at every dinner, there seemed to be at least one joke made about one or the other ... or sometimes both in the same joke — Like Conan O'Brien pulled off in 2013... Congratulations to C-SPAN for winning the bid to broadcast this event. They narrowly beat out HGTVQ, TV South America and the Hilton hotel how to check out channel. C-SPAN doesn't mind the ribbing. In fact, we did a podcast two years ago with the best-of jokes comedians told at the dinner ... about C-SPAN. We imagine the Washington Hilton can take a joke, too. So, in tribute to the hotel being a long-time central gathering spot for the political and media community — a true DC institution — and as a public service to those who still want to hear dinner jokes — this week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" is equal parts history and loving roast ... We celebrate the hotel's 60th anniversary by presenting jokes told about it - by a group of people you won't hear at this year's dinner: professional comedians. Find C-SPAN's "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The White House Correspondents Association dinner is just a week away. The big annual media black tie shindig in the basement of the Washington Hilton typically has several surprises. Like this film shown during 2000 dinner. "I want to thank the Academy for this tremendous honor. This may be the greatest moment of my life. I mean, hear since i was a little boy I wanted to be a real actor" That was Bill Clinton, his final dinner as president…. Holding a real-life Oscar and, in front of a mirror, practicing his Academy Award acceptance speech – that is, before Kevin Spacey shows up to snatch it back. Just like the dinner has surprises – this week's episode of C-SPAN's podcast "The Weekly" has its own surprise. We play best-of moments from four dinners – then hear four former presidents of the White House Correspondents Association talk about them. The former WHCA presidents who join us: • Carl Cannon • Ann Compton • Tamara Keith • and Susan Page What memories do they share? What tidbits do we learn about presiding over the big event? And what's it like eating dinner next to the president in front of thousands of people in person and a nationwide C-SPAN audience? Find out directly from these top White House correspondents in the new episode of "The Weekly." Find C-SPAN's "The Weekly" wherever you get podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1167 Inside the Reagan White House: A Speechwriter's Secrets on the 1981 Assassination Attempt On March 30, 1981, just weeks into his presidency, Ronald Reagan was nearly assassinated outside the Washington Hilton. The official narrative? A deranged loner obsessed with Jodie Foster. But is that the full story? In this gripping episode, Richard Syrett is joined by Ken Khachigian, Reagan's longtime speechwriter, strategist, and confidant. With a front-row seat to history, Khachigian sheds light on what really happened behind closed doors in the Reagan White House following the assassination attempt. Were there hidden forces at play? Did the deep state have a stake in controlling the narrative? And should President Trump push for the release of classified files—just as he has with the JFK assassination? GUEST: Ken Khachigian is a veteran Republican strategist, speechwriter, and former senior advisor to President Ronald Reagan. As Reagan's chief speechwriter during his historic 1980 campaign and a key figure in his administration, Khachigian helped shape the conservative movement. He is the author of Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan & Nixon WEBSITE: https://www.reaganandnixon.com BOOK: Behind Closed Doors: In the Room with Reagan & Nixon SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS!!! HIMS - Making Healthy and Happy Easy to Achieve Sexual Health, Hair Loss, Mental Health, Weight Management START YOUR FREE ONLINE VISIT TODAY - HIMS dot com slash STRANGE https://www.HIMS.com/strange SHIP STICKS Skip airport stress and costly airline fees with complimentary insurance, real-time tracking, dedicated support, and on-time delivery. ShipSticks is offering our listeners 20% off your first shipment when you go to Shipskicks.com and use the code STRANGE. Go to https://www.shipsticks.com and use the code STRANGE to get 20% off your first shipment and save yourself the hassle this ski season. That's S-H-I-P-S-T-I-C-K-S.com. Make sure you use the code STRANGE so they know we sent you. UP FIRST PODCAST FROM NPR Up First frees you from the all-day scroll obsession by telling you everything you need to know, in an easy 15 minutes. NO BS. Just the facts. Up First is the cure you need for your news fatigue. LISTEN NOW TO THE UP FIRST PODCAST FROM NPR BECOME A PREMIUM SUBSCRIBER!!! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Three monthly subscriptions to choose from. Commercial Free Listening, Bonus Episodes and a Subscription to my monthly newsletter, InnerSanctum. Visit https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm Use the discount code "Planet" to receive one month off the first subscription. We and our partners use cookies to personalize your experience, to show you ads based on your interests, and for measurement and analytics purposes. By using our website and services, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our Cookie Policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://strangeplanet.supportingcast.fm/

It's Friday, February 7th, A.D. 2025. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard on 125 radio stations and at www.TheWorldview.com.  I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Vietnamese pastor harassed and arrested by Communists Pastor Nguyen Manh Hung, age 71, was arrested on January 16th for a Facebook post that criticized Vietnam's communist government, reports International Christian Concern. Authorities charged Nguyen with promoting “anti-state propaganda,” a charge that carries a maximum of 20 years in prison. Police reportedly cut off the power to the pastor's home, entered the home, and arrested the pastor. Officers also confiscated documents, laptops, and phones. Matthew 5:10 says, “Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of Heaven.” Authorities have harassed Pastor Nguyen several times in the last 15 years. But he has continued to publicly challenge corruption and human rights abuses from the communist government, including appearing in 2015 before a U.S. House of Representatives Foreign Affairs Sub-Committee investigating violations of religious freedoms in Vietnam. According to Open Doors, Vietnam is the 44th worst country worldwide for the persecution of Christians. Trump: “America will always be one nation under God!” President Donald Trump spoke at the National Prayer Breakfast yesterday which was held in the Washington Hilton, reports The Christian Post. TRUMP: “From the earliest days of our republic, faith in God has always been the ultimate source of the strength that beats in the hearts of our nation. America is and will always be one nation under God.” President Trump referred to the Christian faith of John Winthrop, a Puritan lawyer who helped found the Massachusetts colony, and Roger Williams, a Puritan minister who founded Providence Plantations which became Rhode Island. TRUMP: “Just steps away from here, in the Hall of Columns, is the statue of John Winthrop, who famously proclaimed that America would stand as a city upon a hill, a light to all nations. “In that same hall, we also find the statue of the great Roger Williams, who founded the state of Rhode Island, named its capital city, Providence, and built the First Baptist Church in America. It's Williams that we have to thank for making religious liberty part of the bedrock of American life, and today, we must protect the fundamental freedom with absolute devotion.” Trump forms task force to stop anti-Christian bias in government President Trump indicated he would form a task force to stop anti-Christian bias in the federal government. TRUMP: “Today, I'm signing an executive order to make our Attorney General, Pam Bondi, the head of a task force, brand new, to eradicate anti-Christian bias. The mission of this task force will be to immediately halt all forms of anti-Christian targeting and discrimination within the federal government, including at the DOJ, which was absolutely terrible, the IRS, the FBI and other agencies. “In addition, the task force will work to fully prosecute anti-Christian violence and vandalism in our society and to move Heaven and Earth to defend the rights of Christians and religious believers nationwide.” That task force will be a welcome respite after four years of demonstrable anti-Christian bias at Biden's Department of Justice and the FBI. District Judge has delayed Trump deadline for federal workers to take buyout Yesterday, a federal judge has delayed a midnight deadline issued by the Trump administration for federal workers to make a buyout choice as more than 60,000 staffers have already opted to take the offer, reports NewsNationNow.com. Millions of U.S. government employees had been facing a Thursday deadline to decide whether to accept a buyout offer from the Trump administration or remain in their position. Those who chose to stay still risked being laid off. U.S. District Judge George O'Toole, a Bill Clinton appointee, ruled in favor of several labor unions that had requested a temporary restraining order against the plan spearheaded by Trump adviser Elon Musk. The judge didn't express an opinion on the legality of the program and directed administration officials to extend the deadline to apply for the program until after a hearing scheduled for this Monday. President Trump's push to reduce the size of the government is unprecedented, causing turmoil in Washington, and triggering protests and union concerns over potential legal violations. So far, more than 60,000 employees, about 2% of the federal civilian workforce, have accepted the buyout with more expected to join them. It remains unclear how many of the federal government's 2.3 million civilian workers will ultimately agree to the offer, which guarantees pay through September if they resign by Thursday. U.S.. taxpayers funded transgender opera in Columbia and trans comic book in Peru The United States Agency for International Development, which was created by President John F. Kennedy in 1961, has become a conduit for waste, fraud and abuse.  With a budget of over $50 billion, USAID is one of the largest official aid agencies in the world and accounts for more than half of all U.S. foreign assistance. Thanks to Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency the taxpayer-funded gravy train is finally coming to an end. Outside the White House, Karoline Leavitt, President Trump's Press Secretary, listed some objectionable expenditures of the United States Agency for International Development. LEAVITT: “If you look at the waste and abuse that has run through USAID over the past several years, these are some of the insane priorities that that organization has been spending money on.  $1.5 million to advance [Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion] in Serbia's workplaces. $70,000 for a production of a DEI musical in Ireland. $47,000 for a transgender opera in Colombia, $32,000 for a transgender comic book in Peru. “I don't know about you, but as an American taxpayer, I don't want my dollars going towards this crap. I know the American people don't either. That's exactly what Elon Musk has been tasked by President Trump to do: to get the fraud, waste and abuse out of our federal government.” Nearly all 14,000 staff members for the U.S. Agency for International Development, will be placed on leave tonight, according to the agency.  In addition, all overseas missions for USAID had been ordered to shut down yesterday, reports CBS News.  Jump-roping champion saves teen out of icy waters And finally, a famous jump-roper, David Fisher, recently saved a young man from drowning after he fell through the ice on a frozen lake, reports GoodNewsNetwork.org. Near his home in Westfield, Indiana, Fisher, age 61, discovered a teenage boy who had fallen into the icy waters through thin ice as he tried to rescue his dog who had met the same fate, according to the Washington Post. Fisher instinctively grabbed the two long cloth ropes he uses for Double Dutch jumping and ran out to the lake. In God's providence, the boy grabbed the jump rope, got back onto the ice, and Fisher pulled him to safety. John 15:13 says, “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one's life for one's friends.” Or, in this case, an absolute stranger! Close And that's The Worldview on this Friday, February 7th in the year of our Lord 2025. Subscribe by Amazon Music or by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

The 2024 National Lawyers Convention will take place November 14-16, 2024 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. The topic of the conference is "Group Identity and the Law." The conference will conclude with the annual Hon. Robert H. Bork Memorial Lecture, featuring remarks by Prof. Stephen Sachs.Featuring:Prof. Stephen Sachs, Antonin Scalia Professor of Law, Harvard Law School

On today's bonus destination special episode we are bringing to life one of America's most iconic destinations, its capital city and somewhere everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime - Washington DC.Now, when you think of Washington, DC, what comes to mind? The towering obelisk of the Washington Monument? The sprawling grandeur of the Lincoln Memorial? The iconic steps of the U.S. Capitol or the regal beauty of the White House, framed perfectly by the National Mall? These landmarks are like touchstones of American history, and all within walking distance. But they also offer a striking juxtaposition to what DC is today: a city that is constantly evolving, modernising, and embracing diversity at every corner.DC is a city bursting with energy. Colourful neighbourhoods like Georgetown with its cobblestone streets and boutique shops, and the trendy U Street Corridor, once known as 'Black Broadway,' where jazz music still pulses in the air are wonderful to stroll around. And it's really grown into a bit of a culinary hub, too. From Ethiopian spots in Adams Morgan to Michelin-starred restaurants pushing boundaries in neighbourhoods like Shaw, DC has become a real food lover's city. For those travelling on a budget, there are so many free experiences on offer in the city. Whether you're exploring the Smithsonian museums, taking a stroll along the National Mall, or taking in the city's beautiful green spaces, DC will leave you with unforgettable memories, without draining your wallet.DC will host WorldPride 2025 and the city will become a global hub of celebration, inclusivity, and pride, welcoming visitors from around the world. To help guide us through the city, I'm joined today by Ryan Bos, head of the Capital Pride Alliance. Even if you're listening after the glitter of WorldPride has settled, don't worry—this episode is packed with tips and insights that will make your visit to DC memorable at any time of year.Destination Recap:Smithsonian Museums The White House Capitol Building National Air and Space Museum National Museum of American History National Gallery of Art National Museum of Natural History Annie's Paramount Steakhouse ThreeFifty Bakery and Coffee Bar Ben's Chili Bowl – The original Ben's Chili Bowl is located at 1213 U Street NW, in the U Street Corridor area of the Northwest quadrant.National ZooThomas Jefferson MemorialNational Arboretum If you enjoyed this episode and feel inspired to visit DC, then head to washington.org 5 Nights Washington DC from £1,439ppTravelbag offers 5 nights staying at the 4* Washington Hilton from £1,439pp including direct return flights from London Heathrow with Virgin Atlantic. Selected Departures in May and June 2025. Book by 30th November 2024. Price based on two adults. To book, Call Travelbag on 0203 393 9620 or visit www.travelbag.co.uk. All packages subject to availability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's Tuesday, June 25th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus.  (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Kevin Swanson Muslims killing Christians in Russia and Nigeria Islam-related deaths have dominated the news over the weekend.  Suspected Jihadists attacked Russian Orthodox Churches and synagogues in two cities in Southern Russia, 75 miles apart from one another, killing at least twenty, reports ABC News.  In addition, last week, Fulani Muslims stormed a village in Kajuru County, Nigeria with AK-47s. As they shouted “Allahu Akbar” or “Allah is Greater,” they shot up a group of Christians who were conducting a prayer meeting for the community, killing five, reports International Christian Concern. 1,300 Muslims died during pilgrimage to Mecca And, just within the last week, over 1,300 Muslims have died of excessive heat on their pilgrimage to Mecca where temperatures have soared as high as 120 degrees Fahrenheit (50 degrees Celsius), according to the Associated Press.   One of the five pillars of Islam is the Hajj, a once-in-a-lifetime pilgrimage to Mecca. They hope it will help with forgiveness of their sins. But Ephesians 1:7 tells us that in Jesus “we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace.” Argentina's food inflation drops from 211% to 0.1% Argentina reports the first week without food inflation in thirty years, and only 0.1% in fifteen days.  That's not bad for a nation that was looking at 211% inflation or 4% per week back in 2023. Argentina's new conservative president, Javier Milei, is wrapping up a visit to Europe, in which he referred to the government of Spain bringing "poverty and death" to  the country.  And, he told an audience that he is defeating the socialists with "the largest fiscal adjustment in the history of Argentina." Trump is angry that Biden has targeted pro-lifers Speaking to the Faith and Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority conference at the Washington Hilton over the weekend, presidential hopeful Donald Trump promised he would take care of the pro-life activists facing prison time “on the first day.”   Listen to Trump tell the story of Paula Harlo. TRUMP:  “In the Republican Party, we will always support families, babies, life. Very important to the Republican Party. “By contrast, Joe Biden is weaponizing the Justice Department to viciously persecute pro-life activists and Americans of faith. Just last month, the Biden DOJ got Paula Harlow, a 75-year-old woman in poor health, sentenced to two years in prison for singing outside of a [abortion] clinic. Fearing she would die in prison, her husband pleaded with the judge for mercy and even asked to be thrown in prison with his wife. The judge responded by mocking their religion. “Paula is one of many peaceful pro-lifers whom Joe Biden has rounded up, sometimes with SWAT teams, and thrown them in jail. Many people are in jail over this. This is just crazy. We're gonna get that taken care of immediately, first day. “But let's call these brave Americans what they really are. It's persecuted Christians. That's what they are. They're persecuted.” Franklin Graham to Trump: Stop cussing During another of his speeches over the weekend, the former president announced having received a letter from evangelist Franklin Graham, encouraging him to avoid foul language in his speeches. Trump said the evangelist is wrong on the matter. Trump justified an occasional use of foul language for emphasis, but then told the audience he has been “working hard on it.”  Ephesians 4:29 is for all of us: “Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.”  Supreme Court to examine case banning puberty blockers for minors The U.S. Supreme Court agreed Monday to take up a case which challenges a Tennessee law banning artificial medical treatments for minors who want to change their God-given gender, reports CBS News. About half of the states have placed restrictions on such medical procedures. Biden's transgender plan blocked The flags are on the field on this one. Already, two U.S. district judges have blocked the Biden administration's plan to impose Title IX restrictions on public schools in America in an effort to transgender bathrooms and sports programs. So far, 26 states have joined seven lawsuits concerning the policy which is supposed to go into effect on August 1st. The Scriptures do speak to this moral issue. Deuteronomy 22:5 says, “A woman shall not wear anything that pertains to a man, nor shall a man put on a woman's garment, for all who do so are an abomination to the Lord your God.” Will women be drafted? The U.S. Senate has approved a measure that would include women in the military draft, reports The Hill.com. The provision is not contained in the House version of the National Defense Authorization Act before Congress.  And a spokesperson for House Speaker Mike Johnson told Fox News Digital that he is opposed to the inclusion of women in the draft. Presently, according to Pew Research, Israel, Eritrea, Mali, Morocco, North Korea, Tunisia, Mozambique, Norway, and Sweden include women in their selective service program. 2,750 pro-life pregnancy centers vs. 1,603 abortion mills Lifeway Research reports that 16% of Protestant churches support crisis pregnancy centers in the United States.  Baptist churches are three times more likely to provide financial support for the pro-life centers than Lutheran Churches. According to the data, 2,750 pro-life pregnancy centers provide $358 million of free services to women across the country each year, according to a Charlotte Lozier Institute report issued last December.  By contrast, as of 2020, there were 1,603 facilities conducting abortions in America.  Sadly, states are now spending over $200 million annually on abortion services, and the federal government is funding domestic abortion businesses to the tune of $390 million per year.  That's about the same amount of money donated each year by private charity to pro-life pregnancy centers. 21 Worldview listeners donated $4,140 And finally, toward our $84,000 final goal by 5:00pm central this Saturday, June 29, 21 Worldview listeners stepped up to the plate to help fund our 6-member team for another fiscal year. Our thanks to Kenyon in Merritt Island, Florida, Jamey in Macon, Georgia, Joshua in Bolivar, Missouri, Rob in Annandale, Virginia, and an anonymous donor from Helena, Montana – each of whom gave $25. We appreciate Suzanne in Macon, Georgia, Emily in De Forest, Wisconsin, Dean in Paulden, Arizona, and Charles in Sharps Chapel, Tennessee – each of whom gave $50. We honor the donations of Edna in Marionville, Missouri who gave $75, Brett in Topeka, Kansas who gave $100, an anonymous donor and Grant in Ashland, Kentucky – both of whom gave $200, as well as Mark in Rossville, Georgia who pledged $20/month for 12 months for a total gift of $240. And we are grateful to God for Larry in Union, Kentucky and William in Marshall, Illinois – both of whom gave $250, Calvin in Odessa, Minnesota who gave $300, Max in Macon, Georgia and Lisa in Newport, Washington – both of whom gave $500, as well as Elizabeth in Carol Stream, Illinois and Charles in Waxhaw, North Carolina – both of whom pledged $50/month for 12 months for a gift of $600 each. Those 21 donors gave $4,140.  Ready for our new grand total? Drum roll please. (sound effect of drum roll) $58,005.16 (audience cheering) In order to hit our $84,000 goal, we still need to raise $25,994.84 by the end of the week. We need to find 12 people to pledge $100 per month for 12 months, 9 people to pledge $50 per month for 12 months, and 18 people to pledge $25/month for 12 months. Will you step up to the plate? Please go to TheWorldview.com, click on “Give,” select the dollar amount you'd like to donate, and click on the recurring monthly tab if that's your wish. Ask God what He wants you to give to this newscast that proclaims Jesus Christ as our standard for Truth. Close And that's The Worldview on this Tuesday, June 25th, in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., speaks with Mary Margaret Olohan on this a bonus episode of The Daily Signal Podcast.Each year, the Faith & Freedom Coalition hosts the Road to Majority Policy Conference with political leaders and other newsmakers. Lankford delivered a speech Friday and spoke with The Daily Signal about the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, which overturned Roe v. Wade in 2022. He also discussed his RESTORE Act related to in vitro fertilization (IVF).Stay tuned for more interviews from our Daily Signal team, which is on location at the Washington Hilton. And be sure to visit DailySignal.com for additional news from the conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks with Mary Margaret Olohan on this a bonus episode of The Daily Signal Podcast.Each year, the Faith & Freedom Coalition hosts the Road to Majority Policy Conference with political leaders and other newsmakers. Hawley delivered a speech Friday and spoke with The Daily Signal about the Department of Justice's indictment of a Texas doctor who uncovered illegal child sterilization surgeries.Stay tuned for more interviews from our Daily Signal team, which is on location at the Washington Hilton. And be sure to visit DailySignal.com for additional news from the conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard accused corporate media outlets of parroting “propaganda” talking points from the White House regarding controversial videos of President Joe Biden.Gabbard, who ran as a candidate for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination, addressed the Biden White House's dismissing videos highlighting Biden's declining mental acuity as “cheap fakes.”Each year, the Faith & Freedom Coalition hosts the Road to Majority Policy Conference with political leaders and other newsmakers. Gabbard delivered a speech Friday and spoke with The Daily Signal.Stay tuned for more interviews from our Daily Signal team, which is on location at the Washington Hilton. And be sure to visit DailySignal.com for additional news from the conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WASHINGTON, DC—President Donald J. Trump strolled onto the stage, cool as a cucumber. The crowd was rowdy, the libertarians raging at their own political impotence, but still, it scarcely stirred The Donald. How does a many like that stay so calm under such pressure? Simple: sang froid.Raheem Kassam discusses his night at the Libertarian Party Convention at the Washington Hilton on Saturday night, comparing it to prior such events over the past 10 years and illustrating its potential impact on the 2024 election. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit raheemkassam.substack.com

Former President Donald Trump was loudly and consistently booed throughout his speech Saturday at the Libertarian Party's national convention, particularly when he asked attendees to “nominate me or at least vote for me.” The heckling began the moment the former president took the stage, and some of his supporters in the room tried to drown out the boos with chants of “We want Trump.” “Now I think you should nominate me or at least vote for me, and we should win together,” Trump said. “Because the Libertarians want to vote for me … and it's very important because we have to get rid of the worst president in history.” Trump added, “Only do that if you want to win; if you want to lose, don't do that. Keep getting your 3% every four years.” (In 2016, Libertarian presidential nominee Gary Johnson earned more than 3% of the popular vote – a high point in the party's history.) Trump left the stage after 34 minutes, marking one of his shortest campaign speeches to date. The Libertarian Party is expected to select its presidential nominee Sunday. Trump's stop at the Libertarian convention marked an unconventional one for a presumptive Republican nominee, but it is illustrative of his campaign's intensifying concern over third-party candidates. The outreach to Libertarians follows weeks of stepped-up attacks by Trump aimed at Robert F. Kennedy Jr., whose high-profile independent White House bid is increasingly viewed by the former president's advisers as a potential problem in an election expected to be decided by a narrow margin in a handful of states. Kennedy, who spoke at the convention on Friday, was nominated by a delegate Sunday on the convention floor, where his candidacy was met with boos from other delegates. He was eliminated as a potential nominee in the first round of voting after receiving support from 19 delegates, or just 2.07% of delegates. Trump was also nominated on the convention floor Sunday, but Libertarian Party Chair Angela McArdle ruled the former president was not qualified because he did not submit nominating papers. The scene inside the Washington Hilton was at times raucous Saturday, as Trump supporters and Libertarians clashed. McArdle, the party chair, took the stage ahead of Trump's speech to tell supporters of the former president sitting in the front rows to make room for the Libertarian delegates. “I don't want to, like, fight with people or beg and plead. Let's just make room for the delegates, because those are the people you're trying to persuade, right? You are already sold. Our delegates are not sold, and President Trump is here to try to sell them,” McArdle said. “Those of you who are Donald Trump supporters, I think what I would like to see tonight is for us to all get along and come to an understanding and find areas of agreement even if we don't agree to vote for the same person,” she added. Also ahead of the speech, Secret Service agents confiscated rubber chickens that the super PAC aligned with Kennedy's presidential campaign had passed out to attendees. “No lighters, no water bottles, no noisy chickens,” one agent yelled to attendees waiting to go through the security checkpoint. Tony Lyons, the co-chair of the pro-Kennedy American Values 2024 super PAC, confirmed to CNN that the group had distributed the rubber chickens at the convention Saturday. Libertarians in the crowd at times confronted Trump supporters, and some audience members were escorted out of the venue. One Libertarian critic of Trump was forced to leave after CNN observed him throwing a punch at a Trump-supporting audience member. Several people toward the front of the room turned their backs to Trump as he spoke. One of Trump's few loud applause lines Saturday came when he announced that if elected, he would commute the sentence of Ross Ulbricht, the creator of the underground website Silk Road, which let users anonymously buy and sell anything from drugs to hacking tutorials. Ulbricht was sentenced to life in prison in 2015 following his conviction on seven counts ranging from money laundering to drug trafficking, and many attendees at the Libertarian convention have been arguing for his pardon. Trump also received cheers when he said he would put a Libertarian in his Cabinet and appoint Libertarians to senior positions in his administration in a potential second term. Prior to the speech, the Trump campaign said it anticipated getting an unfriendly reception from some attendees – former GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, now a Trump surrogate, received loud boos when he mentioned the former president in his speech at the convention Friday. “Do we know that it's not exactly home base? Absolutely. There will be people who want him to be there and people who don't want him to be there, but we're on offense and competing for nontraditional votes in order to unite the country,” Trump campaign spokesman Jason Miller told CNN. Meanwhile, Biden's campaign cast Trump as “anti-freedom” ahead of his address. “Donald Trump says his Republican Party is the party of freedom, but tell that to the women who have had the freedom to make their own health care decisions ripped away and their pregnancies monitored by the government,” Biden campaign spokesperson Kevin Munoz said in a statement Saturday. Biden was also invited to speak at the convention but didn't respond, McArdle told CNN earlier. At a news conference immediately following Trump's speech, Chase Oliver, a Libertarian presidential candidate, said that he believed it was a mistake to invite Trump but that he was proud that Libertarians heckled the former president during his remarks. “I don't like having a war criminal on this stage. I don't feel he deserves a spot on this stage,” Oliver said. “While I think it was a mistake to have invited Donald Trump, I'm glad he got to see a glimpse of what a real Libertarian reception feels like.” Michael Rectenwald, another Libertarian presidential candidate, said he believed the party achieved some gains by inviting Trump to the convention, pointing to the former president's commitment to commute Ulbricht's sentence. “We got a major political party candidate to say that he would free Ross Ulbricht,” Rectenwald said at the news conference. “We moved the needle toward liberty.” Still, Rectenwald acknowledged that Trump's remarks were unlikely to persuade Libertarians to vote for the former president. “There are no people in this room in the Libertarian Party at risk for falling for Trump's bullsh*t,” he said. Trent Nestle, a Libertarian delegate from Tennessee, told CNN that Trump's pledge to commute Ulbricht's sentence wouldn't be enough to convince him to back the former president. “I want to see it happen,” Nestle said. “It won't change my vote in November.” - by Kate Sullivan, Aaron Pellish and Steve Contorno, CNNSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ce mardi 30 avril 2024, le nouveau Conseil présidentiel chargé de mener la transition est censé élire un président, selon un communiqué officiel cité par l'agence haïtienne AlterPresse. Une de ses premières missions sera de tenter de rétablir la sécurité dans le pays. La pression des gangs pèsent lourdement sur la vie quotidienne des Haïtiens. Carburant et nourriture se font rares, et les prix s'envolent racontent les habitants au micro de notre correspondante à Port-au-Prince Marie-André Bélange. ► L'agence haïtienne AlterPresse.  USA-Mexique : l'IA au service de la surveillance frontalièreDans la campagne pour la présidentielle américaine, l'immigration et la frontière avec le Mexique sont deux thématiques plébiscitées par le parti Républicain pour attirer les électeurs en novembre prochain. L'usage croissant de l'intelligence artificielle pour surveiller les territoires frontaliers fait débat parmi la population. Un dossier signé de notre correspondant au Texas Thomas Harms.Samedi soir dernier (27 avril 2024), le président américain Joe Biden a enchaîné les plaisanteries devant les journalistes correspondants de la Maison Blanche, lors du traditionnel dîner annuel qui leur est consacré. « Je suis un adulte en lice face à un enfant de six ans », a-t-il ironisé en référence à son rival Donald Trump. Contrairement à ses habitudes, Joe Biden n'a pas non plus éludé le sujet des ennuis judiciaires de Donald Trump : « un tournant par rapport à la gentillesse de l'oncle Joe », estime l'éditorialiste du Washington Post Karen Tumulty. Moins drôle pour le président sortant, environ quatre cents manifestants étaient rassemblés à l'extérieur de l'Hôtel Washington Hilton pour protester contre la position de l'administration Biden sur la guerre d'Israël à Gaza et sa couverture médiatique, à l'appel de journalistes palestiniens. « La plupart des convives semblaient ignorer les manifestants », estime le média en ligne de gauche Mother Jones. L'un des journalistes a répondu à l'appel : Mehdi Hasan. Il a récemment quitté MSNBC après l'annulation de son émission et a créé son propre média, « Zeteo-heed », rappelle le magazine Time. Volée d'insultes entre les deux candidates à la présidentielle au MexiqueDimanche soir (28 avril 2024), les Mexicains ont pu suivre le deuxième débat télévisé opposant les candidats à la présidentielle du 2 juin prochain. Au menu, beaucoup d'insultes entre les deux favorites des sondages, Claudia Scheinbaum, la candidate du parti présidentiel « Morena » et Xóchitl Gálvez l'opposante. Cette dernière traitant sa rivale de « menteuse en série » et de « narco-candidate ». De son côté, l'ancienne maire de Mexico renvoyait des accusations de corruption et tentait de formuler des propositions, tout en défendant le bilan du président Andrés Manuel López Obrador, explique la Razón. Le débat a aussi alimenté la machine à mèmes sur les réseaux sociaux grâce aux mimiques des deux candidates. Le journal Milenio en a publié une compilation hilarante. Le journal de la Première fait sa Une sur le retour de la polémique sur la vaccination obligatoire des personnels soignants contre le Covid-19. Six agents du Centre hospitalier universitaire contestent leur récente radiation, avec le soutien du syndicat UGTM-Santé. Morceau musical : « Free » de la chanteuse américaine Cat Power.

It's Monday, April 29th, A.D. 2024. This is The Worldview in 5 Minutes heard at www.TheWorldview.com. I'm Adam McManus. (Adam@TheWorldview.com) By Adam McManus Nigerian Muslims kill 3 Christians in Benue State Fulani Muslim herdsmen killed three Christians last week in Benue State, Nigeria, reports Morning Star News. Alfred Omakwu, a local city councilman, said the herdsmen killed one Christian on April 20th in Otukpo County, after killing two other believers on April 18th in the Entepka District. Andrew Mamedu, country director of Action Aid, an international humanitarian organization, said that the incessant attacks on Christians in Benue State, Nigeria have displaced 1.4 million people. He said, “With what is happening in Benue state, people may not have villages to retire to when they grow old. If we fail to act now, I am afraid that by 2030 we would have lost a generation, and it may take 50 years to recover from it.” According to Open Doors, Nigeria is the sixth most dangerous country worldwide in which to be a Christian. Stabbed Orthodox bishop denounces Australian censorship Assyrian Orthodox Bishop Mar Emmanuel,  who was stabbed whle preaching on April 15th in Sydney Australia by a 15-year-old Muslim young man who yelled “Allah Akbar,” has joined his voice with Elon Musk in demanding that the video of the attack be kept online, reports LifeSiteNews.com. On April 22, an Australian federal court ordered X, formerly Twitter, to remove all posts that contained the viral video of the Islamic attack on the Orthodox bishop, granting the request of Australia eSafety Commissioner Julie Inman Grant, who had demanded that the video be taken down worldwide. On Wednesday, the injunction against showing the video was extended by Justice Geoffrey Kennett until May 10 when a final hearing will be held to determine whether the content can be prohibited permanently worldwide. Musk has taken issue with the injunction, although following it temporarily. According to the tech giant, the Australian regulator had demanded that X “globally withhold these posts or face a daily fine of $785,000.” On Tuesday, Musk addressed the overreach of the Australian government and claims that the video was somehow “misinformation.”   He said, “The Australian people want the truth.  X is the only one standing up for their rights. Our concern is that if ANY country is allowed to censor content for ALL countries, which is what the Australian ‘eSafety Commissar' is demanding, then what is to stop any country from controlling the entire internet? We have already censored the content in question for Australia, pending legal appeal, and it is stored only on servers in the USA.” Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski said he “stands united” with Musk and X in the fight against the Australian censorship of the video. Biden poked fun at Trump Appearing at the White House Correspondents' Dinner at the Washington Hilton on Saturday, President Joe Biden addressed his age and made Donald Trump, his Republican presidential opponent, the target of a number of his jokes, reports CNN. BIDEN: “The 2024 election is in full swing. And yes, age is an issue. I'm a grown man running against the six-year-old. “I really feel great. I'm campaigning all over the country, Pennsylvania, Georgia, North Carolina. I've always done well in the original 13 colonies. “Age is the only thing we have in common. My Vice President actually endorses me.” (cheers) Saturday Night Live comedian roasted Biden and media Colin Jost, the co-host of “Weekend Update” on NBC's Saturday Night Live and the headliner for the event, took aim at President Biden in a couple of his jokes. JOST:  “I was excited to be up here on stage with President Biden tonight, mostly to see if I could figure out where Obama was pulling the strings from.  (laughter) “I have to admit it's not easy following President Biden. I mean, it's not always easy following what he's saying, like. (laughter) “My Weekend Update co-anchor, Michael Che, was going to join me here tonight. But, in solidarity with President Biden, I decided to lose all my Black support.” (laughs and jeers) And Jost made fun of the White House correspondents, most of whom seem more committed to liberal ideology than a balanced pursuit of the truth. JOST: “Like many of you here tonight, I pretend to do news on TV.” (laughter and jeers) Pro-Life Democrat runs ‘graphic' abortion ad during ‘Today' show Last Wednesday, a pro-life Democrat running for president aired an eye-opening ad on national television exposing NBC's “Today” show viewers to the horrors of late-term abortion. Terrisa Bukovinac, president and founder of Progressive Anti-Abortion Uprising, confirmed Wednesday via X that her ad, which included disturbing footage of late-term aborted infants, aired on NBC, reaching seven million people. (You can see it for yourself through a special link in our transcript today at www.TheWorldview.com.) Listen to the audio. BUKOVINAC: “I'm a secular progressive activist. Last year, I recovered the remains of these five babies from an all-term abortion center in Washington, DC. These are the faces of a genocide supported by Joe Biden and my own Democratic Party. “We can provide for the working class and resist this extremism. I am challenging you to never vote for a pro-choice Democrat again. I'm Terrisa Bukovinac, pro-life Democrat running for President of the United States. And I approved this message.” Psalm 127:3 says, “Children are a heritage from the LORD, offspring a reward from Him.” Bukovanic, a self-described atheist, told The Christian Post that she never intended to win the Democratic presidential nomination. Rather, she launched her long-shot bid so she would have a platform to expose the evils of abortion to her fellow liberals. Comedian Russel Brand got baptized And finally, actor and comedian Russell Brand announced on April 26th that he planned to get baptized as a Christian on April 29th, reports Fox News Digital. BRAND: “This Sunday, I'm taking the plunge. I'm getting baptized, an opportunity to leave the past behind and be reborn in Christ's name, like it says in Galatians. “I know a lot of people are sort of cynical about the increasing interest in Christianity, and the return to God. But, to me, it's obvious. As meaning deteriorates in the modern world, as our value systems and institutions crumble, all of us become increasingly aware that there is this eerily familiar awakening and beckoning figure that we've all known all of our lives. … For me, it's very exciting.” Galatians 3:26 says, “So, in Christ Jesus, you are all children of God through faith.” Close And that's The Worldview in 5 Minutes on this Monday, April 29th in the year of our Lord 2024. Subscribe by iTunes or email to our unique Christian newscast at www.TheWorldview.com. Or get the Generations app through Google Play or The App Store. I'm Adam McManus (Adam@TheWorldview.com). Seize the day for Jesus Christ.

We open this episode looking back at the hostage release just after President Ronald Reagan was sworn into office in January of 1981. It was a moment of deep relief for the entire country and former President Jimmy Carter deserves much credit for the the tireless way he worked to insure it would happen just as he was leaving office. President Reagan made it a point to allow Carter to fly to Germany to greet the hostages. Then we move on to March 30, 1981, a date which shook the city of Washington D.C. and the entire nation. It was a day I remember vividly, for when I got home from school the television was running nonstop with coverage of the assassination attempt on the life of President Ronald Reagan. Reagan had just completed his speech at the Washington Hilton to the AFL-CIO and was headed back to the Presidential Limousine when shots rang out. John Hinkley Jr, a deranged young man, in love with actress Jodi Foster, shot four times gravely wounding White House Press Secretary James Brady, also hitting Thomas J. Delahanty a D.C. Policeman, and Timothy McCarthy one of Reagan's Secret Service Agents and also hitting the President. What ensued was both our government's finest hour and several moments of chaos. In this episode, we tell that story and let you relive the moment as it happens, in real time, as we see the White House Pressroom give confused answers to questions, as the Vice President is being flown back from a trip to Houston , Texas. We also see the forceful presence of a main character of our show's past re-emerge in General Alexander Haig who would step up to calm the nation and end up committing political suicide instead. It is a fascinating story at crisis point moment that would change the Reagan Presidency and the Reagan - Bush relationship, from two former foes working together for the betterment of the nation, with some level of apprehension, to relationship that would blossom into a full friendship between the two leaders of our country.  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!!

Sean McGarvey, President of the North America's Building Trades Unions joins Tom and Megan talking about how industry is preparing with the building trades being impacted by new legislation from President Biden.   (Sean McGarvey, President, North America's Building Trades Unions (NABTU), speaking at the North America's Building Trades Unions U.S. Legislative Conference at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Michael Brochstein/Sipa USA)

The big debate in Washington this week is about realism versus idealism. It played out first in foreign policy, when Joe Biden hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi for a state dinner. Biden has made big claims about how democratic ideals are at the heart of American foreign policy; but he spent two days lavishing time and attention on Modi, who is persecuting Muslims and cracking down on public dissent from reporters and political opponents.  Biden needs India to be an ally against China and that priority outweighed the instinct to shun Modi for his creeping authoritarianism.  We talk about this debate all the time when it comes to American foreign policy. But sometimes that same debate becomes central to American domestic politics as well.  And across town, just as Modi was wrapping up his joint address to Congress, evangelical conservatives from across the country were gathering at the Washington Hilton to hear from their own flawed partner: Donald Trump. Well actually not just Trump — Mike Pence, Ron DeSantis, Tim Scott, Chris Christie, and every major Republican candidate is scheduled to speak at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority conference. But, naturally, Trump is what religious conservatives are talking about. After all, he is the dominant frontrunner for the GOP presidential nomination. And he is the group's keynote speaker at their gala dinner on Saturday night. And he is also the politician about whom two things can be said: One, his personal and public life makes a mockery of the Christian ideals of evangelical voters. And, two, he is the person who has delivered more policy victories for these same voters than any other president.  The questions that evangelicals are debating in Washington this week are whether that deal with Trump was worth it… and whether they should renew the contract. This week's guest has a lot of thoughts about this. He is the founder and chairman of the Faith & Freedom Coalition, Ralph Reed. Reed was recruited in 1989 by Pat Robertson, the late televangelist, to help run a new organization: the Christian Coalition.  It grew to be a powerful political group that cemented social conservatives as a core constituency of the Republican Party and made issues such as opposition to abortion rights non-negotiable policies in the GOP.  As you will hear in this episode, Ralph Reed is a political junkie. He left the Christian Coalition in 1997 and soon became one of the key strategists for George W. Bush.  And then in Obama's first term, Reed struck up an unlikely friendship with a guy named Donald Trump. He did for Trump what he does for every presidential candidate who comes calling for his advice: he explained how to win over evangelical voters, who make up about 60 percent of the Republican presidential primary electorate. In his view it worked out pretty well: Evangelicals overwhelmingly backed the thrice-married New York Playboy who famously botched bible verses on the stump. And Trump kept his word when it came to their most important issue: appointing Supreme Court judges who would overturn Roe v. Wade. So what will evangelicals do in the 2024 Republican presidential primary? That is the question that Playbook co-author and Deep Dive host Ryan Lizza spoke with Reed about in a backroom at the Washington Hilton as his conference attendees filed in. Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. Ralph Reed is the chairman of the Faith and Freedom Coalition. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio.  Alex Keeney is a senior producer for POLITICO audio.

As Joe Biden officially launches his bid to be re-elected as President of the United States, we look at his economic record, and the challenges he might face in a second term. Roger Hearing discusses this and more business news from around the world with Hayley Woodin, Editor in Chief of news publication, Business in Vancouver and Alaezi Akpuru, owner and creative director of Nigerian contemporary womenswear brand, Virgioli Fashion in Lagos. (Picture :U.S. President Joe Biden, who just announced his re-election campaign for president, delivers remarks at North America's Building Trades Unions Legislative Conference at the Washington Hilton, Washington D.C, U.S., April 25, 2023. Credit: REUTERS/Leah Millis)

The original premise of our podcast "Bridging the Political Gap" when we began 9 seasons ago was to look at the leadership offered by a generation of Americans who fought World War 2 and built the American Century. They got things done and they could disagree without being disagreeable. They understood like no generation before and perhaps none of the members of the leadership we have today that Democrat plus Republican equals American, to quote Bob Hope from this episode. I can think of no other single event that shows this philosophy off any better than an event held on St. Patrick's Day , March 17, 1986, at the Washington Hilton to raise money for Boston College, the beloved hometown college of the retiring Speaker of the United States House of Representatives, Thomas P. "Tip" O'Neill. The event was to honor him as he was winding down a 50 year public service career.  Two of the speakers included a current President of the United States and a former President of the United States. Tip O'Neill could not have had a more different type of relationship than the the two relationships he had with Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford respectively.   Ronald Reagan had been a worthy adversary, a Republican, who was a polar opposite of Tip O'Neill. The two men were not friends but they realized they had to work together where they could if they were to accomplish anything for the American people. They learned to respect one another even if they were opposed to each others politics.  They understood the power of respecting one another and they accomplished great things.Gerald Ford on the other hand was a great and close friend. The affection for one another is obvious as you watch this event unfold. You learn that if you take the time to get to know one another, you will like each other even if you don't agree on issues or politics. A lesson we could all learn from these two giant political figures. This is an episode that shows in one evening, so long ago , that the lesson of the power of relationships matters in whatever you do if you really want to solve problems and get something done.  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!!

It seemed like any other ordinary presidential appearance, but when Ronald Reagan left the Washington Hilton on March 30th, 1981, the world almost drastically changed forever in just 1.7 seconds.  This is a look back on a moment of genuine heroism, the bizarre motive behind the assassination attempt on the President, and how one inch could have made this an entirely different story... -The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s  

It seemed like any other ordinary presidential appearance, but when Ronald Reagan left the Washington Hilton on March 30th, 1981, the world almost drastically changed forever in just 1.7 seconds.  This is a look back on a moment of genuine heroism, the bizarre motive behind the assassination attempt on the President, and how one inch could have made this an entirely different story... -The Everything 80s Movie Review Podcast: Patreon.com/80s Artwork: Janet Cordahi Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

"This is the day that all Irish Americans share their common heritage. It is also a day when just about everyone gets a little Irish feeling. One of the great things in my life has been the opportunity to see the Irish of this country use the power of the ballot box to pull themselves up, to join the front ranks of every profession and every walk of life." That's what House Speaker Tip O'Neill told a St. Patrick's Day dinner in his honor - on March 17, 1986. For St. Patrick's Day this year, the C-SPAN podcast "The Weekly" returns to the Washington Hilton for that salute to Tip O'Neill. The dinner attracted a "who's who" of 1986 Washington: Chief Justice Warren Burger, Senator Bob Dole, Senator Robert Byrd, former Vice President Walter Mondale, House Republican leader Bob Michel ... former House Speaker Carl Albert, whom Tip O'Neill succeeded in 1977... Plus, businessmen Lee Iacocca and Dwayne Andreas, who spoke... Other speakers: Senator Ted Kennedy, comedian Bob Hope, and two presidents. It was nearly 40 years ago, but it remains one of the most legendary St. Patrick's Day political events C-SPAN has covered. As Bob Hope might say, thanks next C-SPAN podcast, "The Weekly," for the memory. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our old friend, John Desser, joins us direct from the Washington Hilton where Queen Rania of Jordan was set to speak to over 1300 attendees at the National Prayer Breakfast. John shares with us some personal reflections after attending the Breakfast for over 30 years – including the dramatic affect of the recent death of his father; and, the long faith journey between he and Chris. A must listen for all men and women of faith on this special day in our Nation's Capitol. Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LightBeerDarkMoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lightbeerdarkmoney/ Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Twitter: https://twitter.com/LBDMshow Follow Light Beer Dark Money on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/light-beer-dark-money/ Link to the Light Beer Dark Money Blog: https://lightbeerdarkmoney.com/hypocrisy-and-the-aoc-oh-sandy/

President of the United States Ronald Reagan was shot and wounded by John Hinckley Jr. in Washington, D.C. as he was returning to his limousine after a speaking engagement at the Washington Hilton. Hinckley believed the attack would impress actress Jodie Foster, with whom he had developed an erotomanic obsession. Reagan was seriously wounded by a .22 Long Rifle bullet that ricocheted off the side of the presidential limousine and hit him in the left underarm, breaking a rib, puncturing a lung, and causing serious internal bleeding. He was close to death upon arrival at George Washington University Hospital but was stabilized in the emergency room, then underwent emergency exploratory surgery. He recovered and was released from the hospital on April 11. No formal invocation of sections #3 or #4 of the Constitution's 25th amendment (concerning the vice president assuming the president's powers and duties) took place, though Secretary of State Alexander Haig stated that he was "in control here" at the White House until Vice President George H. W. Bush returned to Washington from Fort Worth, Texas. White House press secretary James Brady, Secret Service agent Tim McCarthy, and DC police officer Thomas Delahanty were also wounded. All three survived, but Brady had brain damage and was permanently disabled. His death in 2014 was considered a homicide because it was ultimately caused by his injury. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/art-mcdermott/support

The White House Correspondents' Dinner is back for the first time since 2019. Journalists, A-list celebrities and Washington's power players will pack the cavernous ballroom at the Washington Hilton. That means brunch is back too. On this week's episode, Playbook co-author Ryan Lizza gets a tour from Tammy Haddad at the site of her annual garden brunch, one of the most sought after invites of the weekend. Plus, insights from comedian and WHCD alum Elayne Boosler and Ed Solomon of Anthony's Tuxedos in Georgetown. Ryan Lizza is a Playbook co-author for POLITICO. Tammy Haddad is CEO & President of Haddad Media.  Elayne Boosler is a comedian and the performer at the 1993 WHCD. Ed Solomon is the owner of Wedding Creations & Anthony's Tuxedos of Georgetown. Kara Tabor is a producer for POLITICO audio. Brook Hayes is a producer for POLITICO audio. Adam Allington is senior producer for POLITICO audio. Jenny Ament is executive producer for POLITICO audio.

Washington Hilton automatic daily housekeeping cuts are “devastating for workers.” Today's labor quote: Susan B. Anthony Today's labor history: Texas cowboys strike.   @wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @UHLocal25 @amanduhgomez @HiltonHotels Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.

Broadcast on March 31, 2022 Hosted by Chris Garlock On today's show, Washington Hilton housekeepers were up in arms on Tuesday; we find out why from UNITE HERE Local 25's Paul Schwalb. Then, the Montgomery County Council last week unanimously approved an expansion of the Prevailing Wage; Stephen Courtien, president of the Baltimore-D.C. Metro Building and Construction Trades Council tells us what that will mean for local building trades workers. Our final guest is longtime union organizer Daisy Pitkin; her brand-new book, ON THE LINE: A Story of Class, Solidarity, and Two Women's Epic Fight to Build a Union, takes a very timely behind-the-scenes look at the fight to build a union. PLUS: Ballad of the Triangle Shirtwaist Fire(Bev Grant) and the latest labor news headlines. Produced by Chris Garlock; engineered by Michael Nassella. @wpfwdc @aflcio #1u #unions #laborradiopod @UHLocal25 @daisypitkin

Washington Hilton automatic daily housekeeping cuts are “devastating for workers.” Today's labor quote: Susan B. Anthony Today's labor history: Texas cowboys strike.   @wpfwdc #1u #unions #LaborRadioPod @AFLCIO @UHLocal25 @amanduhgomez @HiltonHotels Proud founding member of the Labor Radio Podcast Network.

In this episode, Foley Partners Adria Warren and Alexis Bortniker sit with Michael Kolodziej of ADVI Health about the upcoming Cancer Center Business Summit and the current convergence and consolidation in the oncology industry and what that means for the future of cancer care.ACCC 48th ANNUAL MEETING & CANCER CENTER BUSINESS SUMMITWe are thrilled to announce that the ACCC 48th Annual Meeting & Cancer Business Summit (AMCCBS) will now be offered as a hybrid event—with limited in-person attendance and an all-new livestreaming options—March 2-4 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC. Explore cutting-edge solutions to persistent challenges and navigate our shifting cancer care landscape during our newly streamlined programming, creating a more intimate setting that delivers all-new, targeted education and networking experiences. We are committed to offering opportunities to collaborate, grow, and transform—whether in-person or virtually. Over a three-day period, AMCCBS will offer more than 20 interactive sessions that will be equally as engaging whether onsite in DC or streaming live directly to you. All sessions will be livestreamed in real-time, allowing attendees the ability to have their questions answered by speakers in real-time. To register for the conference, please visit the conference website.

The month of February held very special meaning for Ronald Reagan for a number of reasons. Yes, his birthday was February 6th followed by Valentine's Day when he always honored his beloved wife, Nancy. But the other important event in February during his presidency was the opportunity to address the national prayer breakfast. In case you aren't familiar with it, the National Prayer Breakfast is a yearly event held in Washington, D.C., usually on the first Thursday in February. It's actually a series of meetings, luncheons, and dinners—and has taken place since 1953 and has been held at least since the 1980s at the Washington Hilton's International Ballroom attended by some 3500 guests, with invitees attending from over 100 countries.

In The Movement Podcast Episode 6 Felicity Guerin - Answering the greater call with philanthropy and advocacy  Welcome to In The Movement Podcast with your show hosts Christopher Kemm and Austin De Bey discuss all things happening in the credit union movement. Each episode will feature leaders talking about history and current affairs and how we can utilize our expertise to educate, communicate, and mobilize to better serve our movement.   Today, Felicity Guerin is dedicated to the credit union movement family. She was introduced to the credit union as her first career. “Working with Callahan was great because they allowed me to explore my passions within the credit union industry.” Through Callahan, she found Children's Miracle Network and stayed engaged with them through her career with other credit unions.   Guest Bio   Felicity Guerin's passion for the credit union movement began with her first “real” job at Callahan & Associates. Currently, Felicity works for the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL). She spent her first eight years at AACUL supporting the “Credit Unions for Kids” program nationally, in a position generously sponsored by CO-OP Financial Services. She is currently managing AACUL's communications efforts and supporting the Executive Director on special projects.   Coordinating Credit Unions for Kids   Felicity loves to see credit unions coming together and cooperating on behalf of kids across the nation in Credit Unions for Kids. The #1 cause of bankruptcy in America is unforeseen medical costs and programs such as Credit Unions for Kids helps to mitigate this statistic.    She also coordinates Children's Miracle Hospital interactions with credit unions across the country and enjoys every minute of her work. “One out of five families use Children's Miracle Hospital for a member of their family.”   AACUL Brand and Purpose   AACUL lives by four pillars of work advocacy, communicate, collaborate, and influence policy. She works with AACUL to make the process more effective and efficient. “My goal is for credit unions to see the league system as a whole, powerful, thought-leadership enterprise that they can benefit from.”   Listen in to find out what the GAC role is playing inside the credit movement, how AACUL is working with and supporting children's hospitals, and why this is a good year for credit union advocacy. Learn who the speakers will be at this year's credit union conference and how Felicity holds conversations with elected officials about promoting credit unions.   Share this podcast with a friend and leave us a review!   Show Notes: [03:23] Felicity introduces herself and gives her backstory. [07:06] Coordinating credit unions for kids on a national scale. [09:26] How AACUL influences policy for credit unions.   [20:28] Washington Hilton credit union conference and convention. [25:10] Why this year is a key year for advocacy. [29:31] Speakers at this year's conference. [36:54] The politics of having conversations with elected officials.   Episode Links and Resources Subscribe to our show on Podbean Connect with us on social media Tweet with us on Twitter Contact Chris via email ckemm@mwcua.com  Visit Mountain West Credit Union on the web Children's Miracle Network  @AACUL on Twitter  American Association of Credit Union Leagues on LinkedIn

“When in doubt, manage like a mother. Mother's don't care if you're happy, they care if you're successful. They have empathy and they have discipline, and they'll use both on you.” – Lee Cockerell On this episode of The Leadership Locker, author and Chief Learning Officer of Cockerell Academy, Lee Cockerell talks about responsibility vs. ability in leadership. Listen in as Rich and Lee discuss how a fear of failure can lead to success, the value of subtlety in leadership, and why you should manage like a mother. Lee also tells us the incredible story of how he went from being a waiter at the Washington Hilton to Executive Vice President of Operations at Walt Disney World. Lee Cockerell is the retired Exec VP of Walt Disney World. Lee has held management positions with Hilton for 8 years, Marriott for 17 years, and the Walt Disney Company for 16 years. He is the author of four books: Creating Magic, The Customer Rules, Time Management Magic and Career Magic. He is a popular speaker and seminar presenter around the world on Leadership, Management, and Customer Service. Lee and his wife, Priscilla, live in Orlando Florida. Here's how you can connect with Lee: Website: https://www.leecockerell.com/ (https://www.leecockerell.com/) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecockerell/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/leecockerell/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/createmagic/ (https://www.facebook.com/createmagic/) Twitter: https://twitter.com/leecockerell (https://twitter.com/leecockerell)    Connect with Rich: Website: http://www.richcardonamedia.com/ (www.richcardonamedia.com) Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardcardona/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/richardcardona/) Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/richcardona_/ (https://www.instagram.com/richcardona_/) Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/richcardonamedia/ (https://www.facebook.com/richcardonamedia/) YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RichCardona (https://www.youtube.com/c/RichCardona)

I began writing this column as I was flying 35,000 feet in the air, on my way to a symposium and convention in Washington DC. It was my very first trip to the nation's capitol. And I remember long ago reading how to reach Washington DC. I read that one was to go to Harvard first, and then turn left. And here I was flying by air to my destination and hearingthose famous words, "Fasten your seat belts!" Yes. The weather was very warm there until on Sunday afternoon when I was to return home, that showers of rain fell upon the city. It was also a great joy to be able to meet with extended family at the Crystal Cafe near the airport, and share with them the exciting days at the Washington Hilton, where the symposium and convention was held.The 1995 Symposium and Convention of the International Society of Poets was held August 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th at the Washington Hilton in Washington DC. Writers and poets attended from 50countries. Every state of the union, and every province in Canada. Among the keynote speakers was Senator Eugene McCarthy, twice a candidate for president of the United States, and one of today's most fascinating poets. Florence Henderson was the keynote speaker, and also shared her musical talents at the banquet on Friday evening. Johnny Cash, June Carter, The Shirelles were also a highlight as the convention entertainment.The final awards program was in the international ballroom on Sunday with a presentation for the Young Poets Scholarship, the Poet's Choice Prizes and the grand prize for the winning poem was given. The grand prize was entitled, "Old Man's Treasures." The young poet wrote a poem entitled, "Relatives," and related her thoughts about her relatives who attended the family reunion.As I write these last few sentences to this column, I am making plans for another trip. Yes. The big, 60th anniversary family reunion with extended, extended family. I will try to write something nice about them. I have attended many reunions in my lifetime. This one may be the mother of all reunions. Stay tuned.A thought to ponder: "It will be the poets of the world, who will bring us back to God." Walt Whitman.May you be inspired to write a relative or a friend.Warm Thoughts From the Little Home on the Prairie Over a Cup of Tea by Luetta G. WernerAugust 17th, 1995Published in the Marion RecordDownload the Found Photo Freebie and cherish your memories of the past.Enjoy flipping through the Vintage Photo Book on your coffee table.I hope you enjoyed this podcast episode! Please follow along on this journey by going to visualbenedictions.com or following me on Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest. You can listen to the podcast on Apple Podcast, Spotify, Stitcher, and Overcast. And don’t forget to rate and review so more people can tune in! I’d greatly appreciate it.Till next time,Trina

Skip the Queue is brought to you by Rubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. Your host is  Kelly Molson, MD of Rubber Cheese.Download our free ebook The Ultimate Guide to Doubling Your Visitor NumbersIf you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue or visit our website rubbercheese.com/podcastIf you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five star review, it really helps others find us. And remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned in this episode.Competition ends October 31st 2020. The winner will be contacted via Twitter.Show references:www.LeeCockerell.comwww.linkedin.com/in/leecockerell/www.leecockerell.com/bookswww.leecockerell.com/podcast/www.leecockerell.com/courses/  Transcription:Kelly Molson:Welcome to Skip the Queue, a podcast for people working in or working with visitor attractions. I'm your host, Kelly Molson. Each episode, I speak with industry experts from the attractions world. These chats are fun, informative, and hopefully always interesting. If you like what you hear, you can subscribe on iTunes, Spotify, and all the usual channels by searching Skip the Queue. In today's episode, I speak with Lee Cockerell, former Executive Vice-president of Operations for the Walt Disney World Resort. We discuss day-to-day challenges running a large operation, the legendary Disney customer service, and Lee's biggest piece of advice to anyone operating a visitor attraction right now.Kelly Molson:So, Lee, thank you so much for joining me on the podcast.Lee Cockerell:Yeah, I'm happy to. We're missing all the UK people here in Florida.Kelly Molson:Oh, I know. We're really missing traveling as well. Everyone that I'm speaking to is really missing going to all the amazing places that we're not able to go to at the moment. So it's such a shame. It must be strange there, it must be really quiet for you in Florida.Lee Cockerell:It is. We don't even have much traffic, which is amazing. Yeah. It's very strange times.Kelly Molson:That's maybe not a bad thing, less traffic though. Less traffic, better weather apparently.Lee Cockerell:But there's no place to go. So that's the bigger problem.Kelly Molson:No, well look, we haven't spoken before and I normally like to find out a few things about you, personal things upfront. So I wondered if you'd mind answering a few icebreaker questions for me?Lee Cockerell:Yeah. Go ahead. Sure. No problem.Kelly Molson:Okay. So, Lee, do you prefer cats or dogs?Lee Cockerell:Well, I had a dog the whole time I was growing up from first grade until I left home and I loved that dog more than anything. We had a cat once too, but it was not as friendly as the dog, so I would have to go with dog.Kelly Molson:Okay. That's a good answer. That means that we can definitely be friends because I'm a dog person too. I've got one of them sitting down here on the floor next to me as we speak.Lee Cockerell:Oh, good.Kelly Molson:What's your hobby? What's your favorite hobby?Lee Cockerell:You know my hobby, I quit playing golf because I was so bad at it. I gave my golf clubs to my son because nobody claps when I play golf. So public speaking is kind of really my hobby because people clap and I'm a very insecure person, so I need that kind of feedback from people.Kelly Molson:Oh, I love that. That's very honest, Lee. Thank you. Okay. And so, tell me something, you are very good at many things, but tell me one thing that you're not very good at, apart from golf.Lee Cockerell:You know, I was in business for 42 years and I hate the finance department. So I always had to have a good finance person around me because somehow the numbers bored me and I never worked very hard to understand them. So I had somebody explain them to me every month.Kelly Molson:Lee, you sound so much like me. I think there's a lot of business people that do not like the numbers and they just need someone to take over that side of the things.Lee Cockerell:Yeah, exactly.Kelly Molson:Listen, I would love to just hear a little bit about your background and how you came to be the VP of Disney World. How did that come about?Lee Cockerell:I think it was magic. It's a miracle actually. I grew up in Oklahoma on a little farm. We were as poor as could be. We didn't even have indoor plumbing. And later on, we moved to the bigger city, and my mother was married five times. That's kind of interesting. She was a busy woman.Kelly Molson:Whoa.Lee Cockerell:I've been adopted twice. I got my name Cockerell when I was 16, by husband number four. So I'm already really screwed up. Then I got to go to college because the doctor had money, she started making better choices, but I didn't go to class. I just had fun and I flunked out and I went in the Army. When I got out of the Army, I went to the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. that's where John Hinckley shot President Reagan back in the eighties, coming out of the hotel.Lee Cockerell:I was a waiter there and I got into a management training program, and I worked for Hilton for eight years in Washington, Chicago, and New York City at the Waldorf, Los Angeles. I joined Marriott Hotels, worked for them for 17 years. Since I had focused on food and beverage, I became the vice-president of food and beverage operations for Marriott.Lee Cockerell:Then I got recruited by Disney in 1990 to go to France and open Disneyland Paris, which we did. Then I came back to Orlando in let's see, '93. I stayed there 13 years and I was in charge of all operations there. So I don't know how it happened. I think I had them fooled for all those years. People thought I knew what I was doing, but then I decided that nobody knows what they're doing so I was in good company.Kelly Molson:You absolutely are. What an amazing story. What an incredible story.Lee Cockerell:Yeah.Kelly Molson:When you were at Disney, I mean, this blows my mind anyway. So you led a team of 40,000 cast members and you were responsible for the operations of 20 resort hotels, four theme parks, two water parks, the shopping and entertainment village, and the sports and recreation complex. I mean, it's not like you had enough to juggle on a daily basis.Lee Cockerell:Yeah. I didn't have any idea what was going on, but I surrounded myself by incredible people. They knew what was going on and that's pretty much how I stay out of trouble, I get experts around me.Kelly Molson:That's the key is it, surround yourself with good people?Lee Cockerell:Absolutely.Kelly Molson:What was the biggest day-to-day challenge that you had when you were running such a large operation?Lee Cockerell:Getting everybody to behave themselves and be professional, and not do inappropriate things, and come to work on time. So basic human problems. People are always the problem. It's never anything else.Kelly Molson:Yeah. Yeah. I hear you. Whatever size your business is, that's always the challenge, isn't it?Lee Cockerell:Yeah. It's the only problem you'll have in your life are people.Kelly Molson:What about the customer service side? Because I mean, you wrote a great book on customer service called The Customer Rules, and in my eyes and in many people's eyes, Disney, they are just the best at customer service. They are the pinnacle of customer service in so many people's eyes. How do they keep the standards so constantly high?Lee Cockerell:Well, it's pretty simple and any of your listeners can do the same thing. It's a matter of, I would say we do three things better than anybody else. Number one, we hire better. We're very careful. We have high expectations for performance and we explain those to anybody that wants to work for the company so that there's no misunderstandings about being professional and doing your job the way we train you.Lee Cockerell:Second thing is training. We train you and test you and we enforce the training, and we're very serious about that. It's like we're putting on a show. It's just like on Broadway, you got to be able to do your job on the stage or you won't be on the stage. So we audition you. We train you. We rehearse you. Then we create a culture where I would say most people that work at Disney wake up in the morning and are excited to come to work because of the way we treat them, out of respecting them.Lee Cockerell:They have opportunity to get promoted. They have opportunity to get development and learn and move up and get promotions. And so, I always say, "Hire them right. Train them right, and treat them right, and it'll work just fine in any company." That's just one of the things I think the problem is, people get bored with the basics. They don't realize it's about people and there's no upside to not treating people really well.Lee Cockerell:I always tell people, "If you think there is, try it on your wife, and then you'll find out." And so, no upside, there's only a downside. So we're very respectful. We're very professional. We care about people having success. When they have that environment, they go out and take care of the guest because they want to, not because they have to. That's the difference, I think. When we want to do something, we just do it no matter what, if the boss is around or not. When people make us do things we only do it when somebody is watching you and we want it that way all the time. It's a pretty simple formula. That's how we think about it.Kelly Molson:I mean, that's so true, isn't it? So keep your team happy and then they keep your customers happy. Disney has a real ... I mean, I've been to Disney on a number of times and I love it. I told a story this morning on LinkedIn about visiting the Magic Kingdom for the first time when I was a 10-year-old girl and walking through the gates and walking down Main Street, U.S.A. and seeing Cinderella's castle and being just so blown away and in complete awe of the kind of the spectacle of it. But the thing that really makes that Disney experience is the people and it's the cast members. And so, I wondered what's the most elaborate thing that you've ever witnessed or seen in terms of customer service at Disney, for cast members really going out of their way to make people feel special?Lee Cockerell:Yeah, well, I saw it so often because it's not an unusual thing that cast members do things that you don't expect. I mean, after 9/11 we had one of our people that worked in the hotel, a bellman, give his car to a guest who needed to get back to New York and told him he'd pick it up later. There were no rental cars left. You couldn't fly out after 9/11. This guy said, "Hey, take my car. I'll come and get it later."Lee Cockerell:I mean, I see this all the time. I mean, a cast member, you lose your phone charger and they go to Walmart and get one for you. It's just an amazing thing. It's not because we train them to do that. We train them to take care of the guests. So we allow them to do whatever they decide is something that would be really appropriate and helpful to every customer. So if a little girl gets her dress wet or dirty or falls down, the cast member can give her a new dress, no [inaudible 00:10:15]. So they have authority, our people have authority to do the right thing.Kelly Molson:Yeah. You've empowered them to make their own decisions about the level of customer service and what they can do to help people.Lee Cockerell:Sure. I mean, if you hire the right people, you train them and you're very clear with your expectations, they'll do a great job. If you don't trust your people, then you've probably hired the wrong person or you personally have some kind of control problem. I always tell people, "Maybe you need to see a psychiatrist," but other than that, that's what we do. We expect people to do their job, not have to have somebody watching over them every minute, they're adults and your people are your brand. Let me tell you what, at the end of the day, your people are your brand.Kelly Molson:Yeah, I hear you.Lee Cockerell:It's always the people, the rides they know are going to be good, the attractions, the shows, but the people are so different and people compare from other places they've been. The comparison is why we are rated so high, we just are better.Kelly Molson:How do you think that with the COVID-19 situation, that we've all been part of, how do you think that Disney magic is going to be with the kind of safety precautions that Disney will have had to put in place now that they're starting to open up and people will be allowed to come back? Do you think it's going to change it at all?Lee Cockerell:Well, I think that's going to be an every different guest's point of view. I mean, it's going to be rough. It's going to be tough. I do worry about it because if you're comparing from your visit last year, it's going to be totally different and it's not going to be as individualized as it was before where your kids can get close to the characters on all those sites. So it's a worry, no question about it.Lee Cockerell:I think the attitude of the cast members will be great. I think Disney will do a good job of enforcing the safety policies, but yeah, it's an issue. Wearing a mask in July and August in Florida. It's so hot here now it's already a problem. So it's just a matter of what kind of attitude the guest has about understanding what's going on.Lee Cockerell:A lot of guests right now around the world are not being very cooperative. So I don't know, I hope it'll be fine. I think it'll be good when you're in the show and it's air-conditioned and you're watching it, or you're doing your rides, or in the evening when it gets cooler, but there's challenges and we've never been through anything this extreme. And so, it's hard to say, unless we'll just have to see, and I'm sure there'll be adjustments every day to policies, procedures, operating guidelines, rules, regulations, as we learn more. And so, I'm pretty glad I'm retired.Kelly Molson:Yeah. You've swerved that one.Lee Cockerell:Oh, yeah. Timing is everything.Kelly Molson:Well, yeah, definitely. I guess that that's a challenge for Disney as well, isn't it? Because all eyes are on them. So, you know, the world of attractions, I guess, looks at Disney to see how they do things and then follows. So there's a lot of people that are watching at the moment to see how they operate and what the guest experience is like.Lee Cockerell:Yeah, and the other problem is trying to get halfway productive. So many countries where there's blockage about people being able to come. A lot of people are older that grandparents used to come with their kids and their grandkids. If you're in the older age group, you're worried about getting this. And so, there's going to be multiple complications.Lee Cockerell:As I always say, "All they can do is do their best and just work through it and see where this thing ends up." It's really crazy right now around the world, actually, it's just too bad. But then there are Disney people who, God, they would fly to the Moon to go to Disney. So they may love it, the only thing I will say.Kelly Molson:No, but that's true, isn't it? Because Disney fans are really ... there are a big contingency of them that are really hardcore Disney fans and they'll go back over and over again. They've been on the rides, hundreds and hundreds of times.Lee Cockerell:Yeah.Kelly Molson:I can't see that that's going to deter them so much.Lee Cockerell:Oh no, it's not going to deter a lot of people. But on the other hand, Disney needs a lot of people to pay for all that overhead expenses. You know, if you've got one person or a hundred thousand at night, the fireworks cost the same amount. So keeping it safe, keeping it halfway profitable, keeping the guests happy, keeping the cast members safe, and making money, that's like a dilemma.Kelly Molson:So now you've taken ... Well, I mean, you say you've retired from Disney, but I mean, you haven't actually retired at all, have you? So you are public speaking. You're an author. You have a brilliant podcast, Creating Disney Magic, which I listen to frequently. What else is keeping you busy at the moment, Lee? Do you advise other attractions on operations and customer service?Lee Cockerell:Sure. I advise anybody who'll pay me. I tell people, "I know things you don't know and if you pay me I'll tell them to you." But I just have been working on a new product coming out in the next couple of weeks called Cockerell Academy. It'll start out with eight to 10 courses on leadership management, customer service, videos and audios for students who are trying to get in the workforce now. Advice for them. A course on decision making. A course on time management.Lee Cockerell:Those will all be rolling out where it's going to be a subscription, it'll be $249 a year for the access to the library. It'll be updated every month with more stuff, new stuff. I just did that because I've wanted to do it for a long time, but I always had a good excuse. I didn't have time. Now I don't have an excuse anymore.Kelly Molson:No, that's it. You've got all the time now.Lee Cockerell:Yeah, and I need to go up to my office and work so my wife doesn't leave me, you know? So this is how we figured it out.Kelly Molson:So with the fact that ... so you advise attractions, you advise, as you've said, anyone that pays you. I know that you work in other sectors as well, but if there was one piece of advice you could give to anyone who operates an attraction at the moment, what do you think that would be?Lee Cockerell:Well, the key to leadership in my mind and getting people feeling good about trusting you. Every job I had at Hilton, Marriott and Disney, I'm out in the operation, everybody knows me. They know I'm available. They know I will solve their problem. I will deal with their issue and they know I'll tell them the truth. I'll be like their mother, I might love them and tell him, I love them, but I might kick their rear end too if they don't do what they're supposed to do because I want them to be successful.Lee Cockerell:I think that's the problem with most organizations, they're not taking a personal interest in the training development of people and improving their self-confidence, their belief in themselves. I really focus on getting the people right. I don't really want to know how to run the ride. I could care less. I just focus on the people and then I know that they will do a great job.Lee Cockerell:So it goes back to this, anybody out there in business, hire them right, train them right. When you train people right they actually get that feeling that you care about them. You know, there's only two things parents worry about in the world, and if you apply these in business, you'll be successful.Lee Cockerell:Parents worry only about two things, safety and education. That's it. There's nothing else. So don't get confused, make it a safe place. I mean, emotionally too, not just physically. So a place where you're appreciated, your opinion counts, people care about you. Everybody wants to be in a place where they matter. That's all, that's what everybody wants. Your wife, your husband, your kid, everybody wants to matter.Lee Cockerell:Leaders can pay attention to that and make sure people know they matter. If you do that every day, you'll be amazed. Your productivity will go up 50%. Your turnover will go down. People will be nicer. They'll have less anxiety, less depression. I mean, create an environment and a culture where people wake up in the morning want to come to work, not have to come.Kelly Molson:Great advice. I think we all want that.Lee Cockerell:Yeah. I mean, it's basics. This is the basics in life. It's not hard. Your mother taught you this already.Kelly Molson:She did. It's very true. She's a clever woman, my mum.Lee Cockerell:Of course.Kelly Molson:But that's right, isn't it? A lot of people don't focus on the basics and then that's where they make the mistakes.Lee Cockerell:Exactly. That's why all these politicians are getting in trouble. They did not focus on 100% safety. When people don't feel safe, they don't trust you, and when they don't trust you, they won't do what you tell them to do. You know, trust is the number one thing in the world. You know who you trust. It's probably very few people. You probably trust your mom, maybe your dad, your grandmother, but think of all the people that have let you down, or they don't do what they're supposed to do. It's unbelievable. I work hard always to make sure people trust me, and if they trust me, they'll do anything I want them to do and I'll do anything for them, and the next thing you know we are happily married.Kelly Molson:How do you build that trust? How did you build that trust when you had so many people that you were managing? I mean, I have a small team. There's six of us. We all trust each other, but we're all together a lot of the time. So how do you build that trust when there's 40,000 cast members that you need to build that with?Lee Cockerell:Well, first I scheduled a lot of time out in the operations every week, walking, talking to the cast members, checking in. My calendar put me out on the face-to-face with people. I published a newsletter every Friday, encouraging people, telling them what my expectations were, what I needed them to do. Today, I would do a podcast for every employee, like this. They would be hearing this every Friday for five or six, seven minutes.Lee Cockerell:They knew that my reputation was that anybody who wants to see me can come and see me. When I started, that the manager started doing it because they didn't want their people coming to see me. So they started taking care of the problems. I got a reputation for being somebody that followed through. I had a confidential voicemail. People could leave me a message about something that needed to be fixed or was being ignored or wasn't safe, or their manager was doing something inappropriate. All of our executives had that.Lee Cockerell:So I had many, many ways to make sure I knew the truth. Second, that when I learned the truth, that I took care of it and made it right. So over time, even if I've never met with people, they had heard about me. Other employees had told them, other cast members told them, "Hey, you can trust Lee. He's on top of this." All of a sudden your reputation grows because people say good things about you behind your back, not the kinds of things most people say about their manager.Lee Cockerell:Somebody says, "You want to be trusted, you've got to be trustworthy." That's it, you know? You got to do the right thing even if it's hard. A lot of people don't want to do the hard thing, they want to do easy things because hard things are hard. I tell people, "If you can't make hard decisions and you can't have hard conversations with people, don't have children and don't be a leader."Kelly Molson:Good advice.Lee Cockerell:That's all you do. That's your life.Kelly Molson:I love that you do a podcast with your team now. I love that you've embraced technology and that would be the way that you'd keep in touch with everyone. That's great.Lee Cockerell:Hey, I'm on TikTok every morning.Kelly Molson:Even I'm not on TikTok. You're way ahead of me.Lee Cockerell:I know, you know why you should be? You'll understand the young people like a thousand times better.Kelly Molson:I'm sorry.Lee Cockerell:It's a little scary.Kelly Molson:It is a bit scary.Lee Cockerell:But I give them messages every morning and I'm slowly getting people's writing me say, "Oh, I liked it." I only do 30 seconds, maybe a minute. There are a lot of videos on there about police brutality and all. I've been recommending to police chiefs and enforcement, start watching TikTok and you'll see the attitude of young people around the world. You need to understand where they're coming from and you don't because you're too isolated. And so, I'm on all the social sites every day.Kelly Molson:I love that. Do you know what? I'm going to download TikTok tonight and I'm going to follow you. You're going to be my first follower, Lee.Lee Cockerell:Like now, I gave advice yesterday for everybody to vote and get Trump out of office.Kelly Molson:Whoa. Okay.Lee Cockerell:Because the young people don't like this and they're the ones. There's going to be four million people turn 18 before the election to vote. And so, I can reach them that way.Kelly Molson:Yeah. That's good. It's good that you're using your platform for good, Lee.Lee Cockerell:Yeah, I am. Also, I'm promoting my work. So you got to be out there and it changes, you know, you got to really be on top of watching where people are getting their information. If you're on Facebook, like I am, you're getting people that are about to die anyway. So I mean, LinkedIn is great, professional. I did a post the other day about something, I've had over 20,000 views on it.Kelly Molson:Wow.Lee Cockerell:That sells books. That sell speeches. That gets me be known who I am. And so, each one has a different audience and you got to stay on top of that because it's changing rapidly.Kelly Molson:Yes.Lee Cockerell:You know, right now the US government's trying to stop TikTok because that's owned by the Chinese. As soon as they do, somebody else will open another one. You can't stop it. People are going to give their opinion.Kelly Molson:No, you can't stop free speech, Lee, for sure.Lee Cockerell:Yeah.Kelly Molson:What I'd like to do is ask you ... well, actually I've got two more questions to ask you. One I'm not sure about, because I spoke to a friend just before I came on here and he wanted me to ask you this and I don't actually know if you like rides, but he's asked, "If you could only go to one Disney park in the whole world and ride one ride, what would it be and why?"Lee Cockerell:It's not so much the rides for me, but I like to go to Epcot around four o'clock in the afternoon. After it's starting to get a little cooler, I like to go to the French pavilion, the UK pavilion. My wife loves to go to the UK pavilion and shop, and French pavilion for perfume. Then around 5:00 or 5:30, we have a little cocktail, and then we have dinner at one of the pavilions. Then we watch the fireworks and go home. So we're there for like four hours and one of them were five hours. That's my favorite thing to do. Rides, you know, they're okay. I mean, I've been on all of them so many times, the Rock 'n' Roller Coaster, I kind of like it.Kelly Molson:Yeah, that's my favorite one. That's my favorite one. I love that.Lee Cockerell:I think that's incredible and it goes off at a million miles an hour. So yeah, that's fun. I've been on every ride so many times because when my grandkids were growing up they lived in Orlando, the three of them, and I used to take them all the time.Kelly Molson:Oh, that must have been an amazing experience to share that with them.Lee Cockerell:Well, I had to ride the rides they liked, not the ones I liked.Kelly Molson:Did they like a Small World though? Because that's a bit repetitive, isn't it?Lee Cockerell:I think they might have until they could speak, talk, listen and talk. I don't think so. No, not really. They like Buzz Lightyear.Kelly Molson:Okay. Good choices. Well, look, Lee, we're coming to the end of the podcast and I really want to ask you the last question and it's, is there a book that you recommend that's helped shaped your career in any way?Lee Cockerell:Oh yeah. You know, I was not a big reader when I got out of school. I personally learn best by doing, so experience is a big deal to me. Then one day I started reading and I found out, "Wow, I'm learning a lot here." Reading, looking at websites, reading the newspaper every day. But I would say one that struck me was The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People by Stephen Covey.Kelly Molson:Yeah.Lee Cockerell:Because it was very basic and it's all focused on people. I started thinking about my own behavior, my own communication, my own reaction to things, and that book helped me a lot. I've had it on my desk for, oh God, I think it came out in '89 and that's 30, 31 years ago. So yeah, that had an impact. I read now every day. I read a lot. And so, there's so much to learn and to understand, and if you don't read, you're probably not going to get the truth because half the people in the world don't know the truth. All they know are rumors or what their parents told them. I tell people, "Half to stuff in your brain's not even true, so be careful."Kelly Molson:Well, I mean, that's a great book recommendation. Just remember listeners, we always give away a copy of the book recommendation from our guest. So if you would like to win a copy of this book, then just head over to our Twitter account that's Skip the Queue and retweet this episode announcement with the comment, "I want Lee's book," and you will be in a chance of winning it.Kelly Molson:Lee, thank you so much for being on today. It's been such a pleasure to speak to you. I have been so excited about this all week. It's been brilliant to hear about your leadership skills and customer service experience. And so, thank you.Lee Cockerell:Okay. I'm going to work on Congress here. You work on parliament and we'll try to straighten out the world.Kelly Molson:Tag team, Lee. We've got it covered between the two of us, for sure.Kelly Molson:Thanks for listening to Skip the Queue. If you've enjoyed this podcast, please leave us a five-star review. It really helps others find us. Remember to follow us on Twitter for your chance to win the books that have been mentioned. Skip the Queue is brought to you byRubber Cheese, a digital agency that builds remarkable systems and websites for attractions that helps them increase their visitor numbers. You can find show notes and transcriptions from this episode and more over on our website, rubbercheese.com/podcast.

"WASHINGTON DC – President Reagan is expected to make a full recovery after being shot in the head by an assassin while leaving the Washington Hilton." This is a serialized story narrated by Matt Arnold with the permission of the author, Scott Alexander. The original text is here: http://unsongbook.com/interlude-%D7%A2%E2%80%8E-eighties-and-nineties/ Episode 77 Duration: 12:58

During his victory celebrations following the Senate’s vote to acquit him of wrongdoing, President Donald Trump apologized: first for his own shortcomings, second to the American people, and finally, to his family. These apologies revealed a side of the president the mainstream media rarely presents. Near the end of his remarks at Thursday’s Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton, Trump said, “I'm sorry. I apologize. I’m trying to learn. It’s not easy. When they impeach you for nothing and then you’re supposed to like them, it’s not easy, folks. I do my best.” Read the article here!

7:50AM THE PRESIDENT departs the White House en route to Washington Hilton 7:55AM THE PRESIDENT arrives at the Washington Hilton 8:00AM THE PRESIDENT attends the 68th Annual National Prayer Breakfast 9:35AM THE PRESIDENT departs the Washington Hilton en route to the White House 9:40AM THE PRESIDENT arrives at the White House 11:00AM THE PRESIDENT participates in a credentialing ceremony for newly appointed Ambassadors to Washington, D.C. 12:00PM THE PRESIDENT delivers remarks 1:50PM THE PRESIDENT participates in the arrival of the President of the Republic of Kenya 2:00PM THE PRESIDENT participates in an expanded bilateral meeting with the President of the Republic of Kenya 4:30PM THE PRESIDENT receives a Coronavirus Task Force Update --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/newsnowbaytown/support

Harlan Landes and Miranda Marquit are back to give us some more info on the 10th Annual Plutus Awards presented by Capital Group. They also give us some insight into the nomination process and how the winners are chosen. Finally, they share how you can still participate in choosing the winner of one final category! The ceremony will be held on Friday, September 6, at the Washington Hilton in Washington, D.C. as part of FinCon. If you are attending FinCon, you can reserve your ticket to the Plutus Awards: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-10th-annual-plutus-awards-ceremony-presented-by-capital-group-tickets-62322636684

Travis and Lee dispel the myths surrounding the importance of Jodie Foster in the John Hinckley case. The Foster-lore is examined and presented realistically, making way for the larger, lesser-known facets of the case to be explored in future episodes.Support the show (http://patreon.com/crimeficionados)

Travis Daughtrey and Lee Flores discuss the day that John W. Hinckley, Jr., shot Ronald Reagan and three other people. This episode begins a series long discussion about the attempted assassination and the impact it had on all of the people affected, directly and indirectly.Support the show (http://patreon.com/crimeficionados)

Four people including John Hinckley, are alive and have been granted some form of freedom after attempting to assassinate a major political figure. None were found not guilty by reason of insanity except Hinckley. Travis and Lee will look at the cases of Lynette "Squeaky" Fromme, Sara Jane Moore, and Arthur Bremer, and will compare their lives and times.Support the show (http://patreon.com/crimeficionados)

Not until Dirty Trickster, Corporate Spy does a memoir exist by one of the principal Watergate saboteurs-provocateurs that exposes the full extent of the insalubrious side of politics and negative campaigning. And that is not all: After Watergate, Kelly became a corporate security consultant that provided undercover agents for client companies to spy on their employees. Kelly also specialized in eavesdropping detection, which took him around the world searching for clandestine listening devices for clients such as Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Bob Hope, Ferdinand Marcos, the Miami Dolphins, Eastern Airlines and even suspected drug dealers. He secretly provided debugging training for entities such as IBM, Revlon, the U.S. Navy and dozens of others.During President Nixon's second term when the Watergate scandal erupted, Kelly teamed with Donald Segretti in a wild series of underhanded capers that created havoc in the Democratic presidential primaries. Kelly and Segretti turned a fundraising dinner for front-runner Senator Ed Muskie at the Washington Hilton into absolute chaos; hired a University of Miami coed to strip naked and parade before Muskie's hotel; released two mice and a bird that threw a Muskie press conference into total confusion; organized fake luncheons, fake press releases, and other unscrupulous acts. The aim of the Nixon White House and Committee to Reelect the President was for the dirty tricksters to sow discontent among the Democratic primary candidates so they would blame each other for the dirty tricks, making it more difficult for them to unite in the general election against Nixon. The author was one of only three witnesses who testified specifically about dirty tricks before the Senate Watergate Committee. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We are joined by Dr Rasu Shrestha, an incredibly gifted individual in the health and technology space. He was recognized by Becker’s Hospital Review as one of the 26 “Smartest People in Health IT” and InformationWeek said he was one of the “Top 20 Health IT Leaders Driving Change”. He holds two roles at UPMC in Pittsburgh. He's both the chief innovation officer for UPMC and he's also the executive vice president of UPMC Enterprises, which is the innovation and commercialization arm of UPMC - we’re going to dive into that group, what they do and how they do it.   And, the latest news, this was just announced on March 19, Rasu has been named by the US Department of Veterans Affairs to lead the work mapping the electronic medical record to the FHIR APIs, and to create common data standards through industry partnerships. This could bring about the end of the interoperability problem that’s been the bane of EMRs since they came into existence.   Rasu is also the co-chair of the Health Datapalooza meeting which is being held on April 26 and 27 at the Washington Hilton in Washington DC. He shares why this meeting is important and what you can expect if you head out there too.   As always, you can get the links and notes from our discussion on our website at DigitalHealthToday.com/57. Please do check it out and sign up for our newsletter, and while you’re at it, hit subscribe on your podcast app so you’ll be sure to get all our upcoming episodes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Upcoming Conferences ShmooCon 2018 - January 19-21, 2018 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC http://shmoocon.org/ BSidesNYC January 20, 2018 https://bsidesnyc.org http://www.securitybsides.com/ THOTCON 0x8 - May 4-5, 2018 https://thotcon.org/ SOLD OUT DerbyCon Sponsorships will open up the first week in March. Call for Trainers (CFT), Call for Papers (CFP), and Call for Workshops (CFW) opens on April 1st, 2018 Call for Trainers opens on March 1st and close on April 14th, 2018 Call for Papers (CFP) and Call for Workshops (CFW) opens April 1st, 2018 and end on July 1st, 2018 Ticket Sales: May 5th (Derby Day), 2018 at 1:00PM ET DerbyCon training dates: October 3rd and 4th, 2018 DerbyCon conference dates: October 5th – 7th, 2018 https://derbycon.com The podcast RSS and iTunes Feed RSS: https://audioboom.com/channels/4914568.rss iTunes: pcast://audioboom.com/channels/4914568.rss Patreon https://www.patreon.com/rebootitpodcast Stories Security bod uncovers 15-year-old macOS zero-day flaw https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3023615/security-bod-uncovers-15-year-old-macos-zero-day-flaw North Korean Hackers Hijack Computers to Mine Cryptocurrencies https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2018-01-02/north-korean-hackers-hijack-computers-to-mine-cryptocurrencies Mirai botnet co-authors plead guilty in US court https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3023120/mirai-botnet-co-authors-plead-guilty-in-us-court Mirai: Student behind IoT malware used it in Minecraft server protection racket, claims Krebs https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3002896/mirai-student-behind-iot-malware-used-in-minecraft-server-protection-racket-claims-krebs Former Rutgers student admits to creating code that crashed internet http://www.nj.com/education/2017/12/rutgers_student_charged_in_series_of_cyber_attacks.html Plea Agreement Full Text: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/4327738-Paras-Jha-Plea.html We Need a New FUD http://daveshackleford.com/?p=1081 Serial Swatter “SWAuTistic” Bragged He Hit 100 Schools, 10 Homes https://krebsonsecurity.com/2018/01/serial-swatter-swautistic-bragged-he-hit-100-schools-10-homes/ Shame: Richard 'Rick' Fisher Hayes http://attrition.org/errata/shame/richard_hayes/ Massive child porn site is hiding in plain sight, and the owners behind it https://sijmen.ruwhof.net/weblog/1782-massive-child-porn-site-is-hiding-in-plain-sight-and-the-owners-behind-it ';--have i been pwned? - Check if you have an account that has been compromised in a data breach https://haveibeenpwned.com/

Upcoming Conferences ShmooCon 2018 - January 19-21, 2018 at the Washington Hilton in Washington, DC http://shmoocon.org/ THOTCON 0x8 - May 4-5, 2018 https://thotcon.org/ SOLD OUT BSidesNYC January 20, 2018 https://bsidesnyc.org http://www.securitybsides.com/ The podcast RSS and iTunes Feed RSS: https://audioboom.com/channels/4914568.rss iTunes: pcast://audioboom.com/channels/4914568.rss Patreon https://www.patreon.com/rebootitpodcast Stories Bitcoin Price Now Down 15% from All-Time High https://www.coindesk.com/17k-breached-bitcoin-price-now-down-15-from-all-time-high/ Coinbase halts Bitcoin Cash transactions amidst accusations of insider trading https://www.theverge.com/2017/12/20/16800940/coinbase-bitcoin-cash-fork-insider-trading-probe U.S. blames North Korea for 'WannaCry' cyber attack https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-cyber-northkorea/u-s-blames-north-korea-for-wannacry-cyber-attack-idUSKBN1ED00Q Facebook’s Latest Facial Recognition Tools Introduce New Privacy Concerns http://www.slate.com/blogs/future_tense/2017/12/19/facebook_announces_new_facial_recognition_features.html But this is OK: https://www.citylab.com/equity/2017/12/why-privacy-activists-are-wary-of-those-new-airport-face-scans/548975/?utm_source=SFFB iPhone slowdown blamed on controversial fix for aging batteries https://www.slashgear.com/iphone-slowdown-blamed-on-controversial-fix-for-aging-batteries-19512365/ Apple under fire as it admits it DOES deliberately 'smooth out' the performance of older iPhones to keep them running as their batteries age http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-5199917/Apple-admits-DOES-deliberately-slow-older-iPhones.html?ito=social-twitter_mailonline Alteryx - Amazon S3 breach https://www.upguard.com/breaches/cloud-leak-alteryx

This episode of the radio show "AJC Live" focused on the AJC Global Forum which will take place from June 7th to the 9th in Washington, D.C. at the Washington Hilton. Today's show featured AJC's National Director of Communications and Marketing, Ellisa Sagor; Rabbi Aaron Brusso or Bet Torah Synagogue in Mt. Kisco, New York; and AJC Westchester/Fairfield Global Forum Chair Musa Yenni. This show aired on WVOX 1460 AM on Wednesday, May 13th, 2015 from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and was streamed live at www.wvox.com.