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(The Center Square) – A family in East Wenatchee, Wash., at the center of the controversy surrounding transgender athletes in girls' and women's sports, tells The Center Square they are reenergized now that the federal government has launched an investigation into the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. On Wednesday, the U.S. departments of Education and Justice announced their Title IX “Special Investigations Team” joint initiative, alleging that the state's public schools agency has imposed gender-inclusion requirements on school districts in possible violation of federal law. President Donald Trump has signed an executive order to ban transgender athletes from competing in women's and girls' sports. Support this podcast: https://secure.anedot.com/franklin-news-foundation/ce052532-b1e4-41c4-945c-d7ce2f52c38a?source_code=xxxxxx Read more: https://www.thecentersquare.com/washington/article_0119243b-d1b7-473c-a381-26b4619a3930.html

Send us a textOn Inside Geneva this week, aid agencies count the costs of funding cuts. “I am most sad for all the millions of people living with HIV and affected by HIV whose lives have been upended. They have lost access to life-saving medication. They have showed up at clinics for support, only to find no one there to help them,” says Angeli Achrekar, Deputy Executive Director for the Programme Branch at the Joint United Nations (UN) Programme on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS). The cuts are hitting women and girls especially hard.“Right now, a woman dies from a preventable form of maternal mortality every two minutes. That's unacceptable. One of the grants that the United States has just cut supports the training and salaries of midwives,” says Sarah Craven, Director of the Washington Office of UNFPA, the UN Population Fund. What will happen to local NGOs in crisis zones that relied on UN support?“I have to have hope. I am the leader of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society. I have staff and 12,000 volunteers behind me. So, I always have to be really strong and give hope to everyone to continue serving Sudan,” says Aida Al-Sayed Abdullah, Secretary General of the Sudanese Red Crescent Society.But could the cuts bring much-needed reform?“Sure, the humanitarian system isn't perfect. It can be inefficient and a little bit colonialistic at times. But it was delivering results. We were seeing actual progress. Now, in just a few months, decades of progress will be erased,” says Dorian Burkhalter, SWI swissinfo.ch journalist.Or will the cuts cost lives and cause more crisis?“We're so close to ending AIDS, full stop. Now, we could very well be turning back completely. All those years of work, dedication and progress,” says Achrekar.Get in touch! Email us at insidegeneva@swissinfo.ch Twitter: @ImogenFoulkes and @swissinfo_en Thank you for listening! If you like what we do, please leave a review or subscribe to our newsletter. For more stories on the international Geneva please visit www.swissinfo.ch/Host: Imogen FoulkesProduction assitant: Claire-Marie GermainDistribution: Sara PasinoMarketing: Xin Zhang

Rich talks about the strategic partnership between Russia and Iran with Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran and author of "The Iran Threat." Also, Alexandra Bougher, founder and chair of the Moms for Liberty chapter in Bergen County, NJ, shares her views on news of the day, including the death of Pope Francis and the "Make America Healthy Again" movement. We also get an update on the wildfire in New Jersey from Assemblyman Greg Myhre; he represents the state's 9th District, Later, Col. Josh McConkey, a U.S. Air Force combat physician, talks about the hidden mental crisis facing Generation Z, as well as his best-selling book "Be The Weight Behind The Spear." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this episode of The PDB Situation Report:   • We begin with the fallout from “Signal Gate,” the serious communications blunder that exposed sensitive U.S. military chatter during early strikes against the Houthis. Retired Army Colonel John Mills, former Director of Cybersecurity Policy at the Pentagon, joins us to break it all down.   • Then: U.S. strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen are escalating—but who's really calling the shots? Alireza Jafarzadeh, Deputy Director of the Washington Office for the National Council of Resistance of Iran, says the answer lies in Tehran. He joins us to explain how Iran's regime is orchestrating the fight.   To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Alireza Jafarzadeh serves as the Deputy Director of the Washington Office of the National Council of Resistance of Iran (NCRI). He is also the author of The Iran Threat (Palgrave MacMillan, New York, 2008). Thousands of Iranians rally in support of regime change, a democratic, secular, and non- nuclear republic in Iran.

Latest out of America - the US Department of Education has announced plans to slash about half of its workforce, in what appears to be an intermediate step as President Donald Trump considers an executive order that would shut it down altogether. This follows just after Trump’s recent joint address to Congress, where he repeated claims about wasteful spending, touted divisive executive actions and said he’s “just getting started.” Is Trump widening the political divide between the Republicans & Democrats? On this episode of Morning Shot, Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of Washington Office at Penta Group shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg) Photo credits: Erin Scott/Bloomberg/Getty Images; AFPSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rich talks with Alireza Jafarzadeh, deputy director of the Washington Office of the National Council; he was present, along with former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, at this past weekend's "Free Iran" march in Washington D.C. Next, we learn more about the controversy involving the Dave Thomas Foundation's and Wendy's platform on LGBTQ adoption, from Project 21 Ambassador Kendall Qualls. Later, the founder of the Brain Performance Center, Dr. Leigh Richardson, helps us look into the mental health effects of switching to Daylight Saving Time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the very first time - Elon Musk, who is now a top advisor to US President Donald Trump, has just joined Trump in the Oval Office to take questions from the media. This comes as Trump signs a new executive order seeking to "significantly reduce the size of government" by instructing heads of federal departments and agencies to undertake plans for "large-scale reductions in force". In the first few weeks of Trump’s presidency, Musk has led an effort to dismantle federal agencies, buy out hundreds of thousands of federal workers from their jobs and take over payment systems within the Treasury Department and other agencies. This has sparked several lawsuits and pushback from Democratic lawmakers, state office holders and unions representing federal works. Unlike traditional government figures, Musk rarely holds news conferences or speaks to reporters, and instead opts to use his social media site, X to do so. What does 'Muskification' bode for the US government? On this episode of Morning Shot, Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of Washington Office, Penta Group shares his insights. Presented by: Emaad Akhtar Produced by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Andrew Harnik / Getty ImagesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Donald Trump is set to be sworn in as the 47th president of the United States on 20th January at 12 p.m. E.S.T. While the president traditionally assumes his powers outdoors in front of the Capitol building, with a large crowd of spectators witnessing the ceremony, Trump has moved the event inside the Capitol Rotunda amid forecasts of extreme cold. In one of his first acts as president, Trump is expected to participate in a traditional signing of a number of executive orders to kick off the beginning of his administration. However, it is not clear what executive orders will be first up just yet. On this episode of Morning Shot, Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of Washington Office at Penta Group and Suzanne Chod, Professor of Political Science at North Central College share their analysis on what Trump’s first 100 days could look like. Presented by: Emaad AkhtarProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Assistant Producer: Muhammad Nazirul AsrarPhoto credits: Daniel TorokSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Tim Villegas shares his experiences with inclusive education and the obstacles he faced while attempting to implement it in non-inclusive school systems. He shares the story of Damian, a student with multiple disabilities who was included with the assistance of a paraprofessional. However, Tim realizes that this approach was not true inclusion and failed to address the systemic issues that resulted in segregation in the first place. Tim has a conversation with a former colleague about the impact one teacher can have on changing a system from within. He also discusses the progress and challenges faced by Sevi, Harper, and Natalia, three students with disabilities whose families have been advocating for inclusive education. Finally, Tim concludes with some hopeful discussions with future educators and the real question everyone should be asking themselves.This is part five of a five-part series about families and school districts fully committed to inclusive practices for all learners. Listen to the entire series on your favorite podcast player or go to https://mcie.org/think-inclusive/inclusion-stories/.Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/JM-lQu_nfi6qoaJ3BAQkvvoH2rcThank you to our sponsors!Communication First: https://communicationfirst.org/Roots of Inclusion: https://www.rootsofinclusion.org/Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: https://www.copaa.org/Thompson Policy Institute on Disability: https://www.chapman.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/thompson-policy-institute/index.aspxiSecurePrivacyThe White FamilyThe Teague FamilySupport by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Club 21 in Pasadena, CA.MusicTheme & End Credits: The Light by Greg Drews and The TruthDonatehttps://secure.givelively.org/donate/maryland-coalition-for-inclusive-education-inc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

En EEUU, las deportaciones de migrantes durante el año fiscal 2024 alcanzaron niveles récords desde 2014. Superan incluso los años del primer mandato de Donald Trump que, sin embargo, ha acusado a los demócratas de ser débiles en la lucha contra la inmigración ilegal. ¿Cómo se explica el aumento de las deportaciones? Con más de 271.000 migrantes deportados a su país de origen, la administración del presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, que concluirá a principios de enero, alcanzó una cifra récord en una década, superando el pico de deportaciones de 2019 bajo el primer mandato de Donald Trump.Un récord que se debe, según Maureen Meyer, vicepresidenta para Programas en el Centro de análisis Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), a una mayor cooperación de los países de donde proceden los migrantes."La mayoría de estos migrantes proceden de México, Guatemala, El Salvador y Honduras. Los países centroamericanos son los que han aceptado un mayor número de vuelos de deportación. Hay una voluntad de estos países de aceptar más gente y también en ese sentido, el Gobierno de Biden lleva mucho tiempo tratando de negociar con países que han sido más reticentes a aceptar a sus conciudadanos", explica a RFI. Donald Trump promete aumentar todavía más las deportaciones Para su segundo mandato, Donald Trump prometió la deportación más importante de la historia. Sin embargo, el presidente republicano se topará con varios obstáculos logísticos y legales, recalca Maureen Meyer."Actualmente no tiene los recursos necesarios para poder costear el número de deportaciones que quiere llevar a cabo porque se necesitan muchos más agentes, no hay espacio suficiente en los centros de retención para alojar a tantas personas antes de su regreso a su país, implica muchos fondos para financiar el lado logístico", explica Meyer. "No se sabe si se van a hacer redadas pero hay mucha implicación económica", y es que la mayoría de los  indocumentados trabajan en sectores muy importantes como la agricultura o la construcción. Si algunos estados conservadores como Texas cooperan con las deportaciones, otras entidades federales como California, Illinois o Maryland limitan la cooperación con Washington porque consideran que los inmigrantes, aunque indocumentados, ocupan empleos que desdeñan los estadounidenses.

En EEUU, las deportaciones de migrantes durante el año fiscal 2024 alcanzaron niveles récords desde 2014. Superan incluso los años del primer mandato de Donald Trump que, sin embargo, ha acusado a los demócratas de ser débiles en la lucha contra la inmigración ilegal. ¿Cómo se explica el aumento de las deportaciones? Con más de 271.000 migrantes deportados a su país de origen, la administración del presidente estadounidense, Joe Biden, que concluirá a principios de enero, alcanzó una cifra récord en una década, superando el pico de deportaciones de 2019 bajo el primer mandato de Donald Trump.Un récord que se debe, según Maureen Meyer, vicepresidenta para Programas en el Centro de análisis Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), a una mayor cooperación de los países de donde proceden los migrantes."La mayoría de estos migrantes proceden de México, Guatemala, El Salvador y Honduras. Los países centroamericanos son los que han aceptado un mayor número de vuelos de deportación. Hay una voluntad de estos países de aceptar más gente y también en ese sentido, el Gobierno de Biden lleva mucho tiempo tratando de negociar con países que han sido más reticentes a aceptar a sus conciudadanos", explica a RFI. Donald Trump promete aumentar todavía más las deportaciones Para su segundo mandato, Donald Trump prometió la deportación más importante de la historia. Sin embargo, el presidente republicano se topará con varios obstáculos logísticos y legales, recalca Maureen Meyer."Actualmente no tiene los recursos necesarios para poder costear el número de deportaciones que quiere llevar a cabo porque se necesitan muchos más agentes, no hay espacio suficiente en los centros de retención para alojar a tantas personas antes de su regreso a su país, implica muchos fondos para financiar el lado logístico", explica Meyer. "No se sabe si se van a hacer redadas pero hay mucha implicación económica", y es que la mayoría de los  indocumentados trabajan en sectores muy importantes como la agricultura o la construcción. Si algunos estados conservadores como Texas cooperan con las deportaciones, otras entidades federales como California, Illinois o Maryland limitan la cooperación con Washington porque consideran que los inmigrantes, aunque indocumentados, ocupan empleos que desdeñan los estadounidenses.

President-elect Donald Trump has made some unconventional picks for some of the top roles in his administration, those of whom may not win universal support from Republican senators. According to reports, Democrats, and even some Republicans, worry that these nominees for top positions in government are inexperienced, conflicted and potentially reckless.  The Senate will be split 53 Republicans to 47 Democrats in the new session, and 50 senators are needed to confirm President-elect Donald Trump's picks for top administration jobs. But just how much disruption can America's new senate tolerate? On this episode of Morning Shot, Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of Washington Office at Penta Group shares his insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: AP / Allison Robbert See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Carolina and Jaiker share their journey of advocating for inclusive education for their daughter Natalia, who has Down syndrome. They discuss the challenges they faced in navigating the special education system and their decision to remove Natalia from special education services. They highlight the importance of inclusive education and the positive impact it has had on Natalia's development and happiness. The episode also features insights from Cecil County Public Schools in Maryland, where inclusive practices are the norm.This is part one of a five-part series about families and school districts fully committed to inclusive practices for all learners. Listen to the rest of Inclusion Stories: https://shows.acast.com/inclusion-storiesTranscript: https://otter.ai/u/I61Kqa0ABSDbl7RMgbVGFOfwMHAResources:The Segregation of Students with Disabilities (National Council on Disability): https://ncd.gov/sites/default/files/NCD_Segregation-SWD_508.pdfCecil County Public Schools: https://www.ccps.org/Thank you to our sponsors!Communication First: https://communicationfirst.org/Roots of Inclusion: https://www.rootsofinclusion.org/Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: https://www.copaa.org/Thompson Policy Institute on Disability: https://www.chapman.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/thompson-policy-institute/index.aspxiSecurePrivacyThe White FamilyThe Teague FamilySupport was provided by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Club 21 in Pasadena, California.MusicTheme: The Light by Greg Drews and The TruthEnd Credits: Stella's Rhumba by Marcus GerakosMCIE:Website: https://www.mcie.org/Since 1988, MCIE has equipped over 200 schools in 25 school districts across the country to include children and youth who are at the greatest risk of exclusion.Your gift directly impacts our ability to develop resources and support educators and families as they work to create authentic inclusive experiences for all learners that result in a sense of belonging, engagement with peers, friendships, and learning grade level content.Donate: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/maryland-coalition-for-inclusive-education-inc Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Four years after leaving the White House, Donald Trump pulled off a dramatic comeback in US political history. He is set to move back in, after millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance. “America first” was one of Trump's slogans that really seemed to strike a chord with voters. In his victory speech, Trump pledged to fight for Americans and “with every breath” in his body, as he called this the “golden age of America”. The republican candidate recaptured the White House with a sweeping victory, with 291 electoral votes, while Democratic Kamala Harris received 223. Harris has conceded this election and in her speech, she says she “does not concede the fight that fueled this campaign" and that she will remain steadfast in her commitment to fight “for freedom, for opportunity, for fairness and the dignity of all people” in the United States. On Part One of this two-part special edition of Morning Shot, focusing on the US Presidential Election, Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of Washington Office at Penta Group shares his sights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Chip Somodevilla / Getty Images; Designed by Yeo Kai TingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump is set to be America's 47th president, after mounting the most momentous comeback in political history that will hand him massive power at home and around the world. Trump will be returning to the White House after a polarising and dizzying campaign marked by two attempts on his life and a late decision by Democrats to put forth Kamala Harris after President Joe Biden withdrew from the race. He will only be taking office on 20th January 2025, and there will be a transition between the outgoing administration of President Joe Biden and the incoming Trump administration. On Part Two of this two-part special edition of Morning Shot, focusing on the US Presidential Election, Bryan DeAngelis, Partner & Head of Washington Office at Penta Group and Bhagyashree Garekar, US Bureau Chief at The Straits Times share their insights. Presented by: Audrey SiekProduced & Edited by: Yeo Kai Ting (ykaiting@sph.com.sg)Photo credits: Ben Curtis & Evan Vucci / AP; Doug Mills / The New York Times; Stephen Maturen / Getty Images; Designed by Yeo Kai TingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Show SummaryOn today's episode, we're replaying a PsychArmor Conversations with Caregivers featuring how VSOs can support Caregivers. This conversation was recorded in June of 2023 and featured the host, PsychArmor Trusted Advisor Shaina Purser, having a conversation with Madison Moore, VP of Programs & Partnerships at The Elizabeth Dole Foundation, and Michael S. Figlioli, Director of National Veterans Services at the VFW. Provide FeedbackAs a dedicated member of the audience, we would like to hear from you about the show. Please take a few minutes to share your thoughts about the show in this short feedback survey. By doing so, you will be entered to receive a signed copy of one of our host's three books on military and veteran mental health.  About Today's GuestsShaina Purser is a dedicated social worker, specializing in mental health and community advocacy. With a passion for supporting underserved populations, Shaina has spent several years working in various settings, including non-profit organizations and community health initiatives.Shaina holds a strong belief in the power of education and collaboration, working alongside colleagues and community members to develop sustainable solutions that promote well-being and equity. Through her ongoing dedication to the field, she continues to inspire and uplift those around her.Madison Moore is a Senior Advisor at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, where she plays a pivotal role in advancing the foundation's mission to support military caregivers. With a robust background in nonprofit leadership and advocacy, Madison is dedicated to improving the lives of those who care for wounded, ill, and injured veterans.Before joining the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, Madison held various leadership roles in organizations focused on veteran services and community engagement. Her commitment to serving military families is deeply rooted in her own experiences, driving her passion for advocacy and empowerment.Madison is a sought-after speaker and expert in military caregiver issues, frequently sharing her insights at national conferences and forums. She holds a degree in Social Work and has contributed to numerous publications highlighting the challenges and strengths of military caregivers.Michael Figlioli is the National Service Officer for the Veterans of Foreign Wars. As NVS director, Michael is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the program, which ensures veterans, service members and their families have access to their earned benefits through the Departments of Veterans Affairs, Defense and Labor. The scope of his role also includes overseeing the VFW's network of more than 1,950 VFW Accredited Service Officers located around the world and on almost two dozen military installations, to ensure they have the necessary training and resources to provide the best possible service to their veteran clients.Michael got his start serving veterans, service members and their families as a senior family program specialist at Fort Devens, Massachusetts, from 2005 to 2007, where he was responsible for the welfare of the families of soldiers deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan, and the formation and training of family support groups assigned to the 94th Regional Readiness Command, which encompassed the entire Northeast Region. He was then appointed as VFW Service Officer for the VFW Department of Massachusetts in 2008. In 2011, he was hired by the Washington Office as a pre-discharge claims representative for the National Capital Region. Since then, he has served in various positions with NVS to include associate director for field operations and assistant director for veterans benefits policy. He became NVS deputy director in March 2016 and has helped guide the program for the last seven years.Links Mentioned in this Episode VFW National Veterans ServiceElizabeth Dole FoundationPsychArmor Resource of the WeekFor this week's PsychArmor resource of the week is the PsychArmor Conversations with Caregivers series. This is a series of moderated discussions that are available on YouTube, and features topics such as Working while Caregiving, Resilience and Recreation, and Caring for Veterans through End of Life.  You can find the resource here:  https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PL8CpUgKU1Rmt7v_bTpTbZhN_yRNNd0Lwe&si=zK8ox5KBCLz47Uog Episode Partner: Are you an organization that engages with or supports the military affiliated community? Would you like to partner with an engaged and dynamic audience of like-minded professionals? Reach out to Inquire about Partnership Opportunities Contact Us and Join Us on Social Media Email PsychArmorPsychArmor on TwitterPsychArmor on FacebookPsychArmor on YouTubePsychArmor on LinkedInPsychArmor on InstagramTheme MusicOur theme music Don't Kill the Messenger was written and performed by Navy Veteran Jerry Maniscalco, in cooperation with Operation Encore, a non profit committed to supporting singer/songwriter and musicians across the military and Veteran communities.Producer and Host Duane France is a retired Army Noncommissioned Officer, combat veteran, and clinical mental health counselor for service members, veterans, and their families.  You can find more about the work that he is doing at www.veteranmentalhealth.com  

I am joined by Director of the New Paradigm Institute's Washington Office, James 'Jim' Garrison to discuss; His early interest in UFOs Seeing his own UFO Friendship & working with Danny Sheehan The main goals of the New Paradigm Institute Global Disclosure Day Listener questions and much, much more Check out Global Disclosure Day here; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BOlylLyeWps

This episode's guest is someone that many have known for her longstanding leadership in international education, but some of us might not have known her as a businesswoman, a political leader, a caregiver, and as a newly minted author. Marlene M. Johnson was the Executive Director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators for almost two decades and prior to that was Minnesota's first woman Lieutenant Governor. She is co-founder of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund. She is now on the advisory board of Kakenya's Dream, a board member of the Washington Office on Latin America, and a trustee of the Alexandria Trust. In 1988, she was awarded the Royal Order of the Polar Star by the Kingdom of Sweden. In this episode we go behind the scenes with Marlene about her life and her new book, Rise to the Challenge: A memoir of politics, leadership, and love. Episode highlights: Marlene's reflections about her life's journey and how the book came about. How Marlene's career in politics and business and her early international exposure prepared her to be a non-traditional candidate yet a good fit for the role of NAFSA's CEO and Executive Director. The “ability to punt” and how this attribute served Marlene well while leading NAFSA, whether it was weathering the Asian financial crisis that impacted Asian international students or the impact of 9/11 on the international education sector. Marlene's legacy of calling for a national policy on international education and her thoughts on where we stand now. Is the U.S. poised to have its first woman president and one whose life—coincidentally—reflects the legacy of international education? Marlene weighs in. The poignant love story of Marlene's life with her husband, Peter, and how their relationship influenced her and shaped her as a leader. Marlene's top 2-3 pieces of advice for women leaders. Episode Resources: Get Marlene's new book here or from Amazon Listen to: Episode 8 with LaNitra Berger and Episode 36 with Fanta Aw of NAFSA MPOWER Financing's Social Impact Report My book:  ⁠⁠America Calling: A Foreign Student in a Country of Possibility Sign up for ⁠⁠America Calling: my take on the intersection of education, culture and migration⁠⁠ Connect with me: ⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠, ⁠⁠X⁠⁠, ⁠Instagram This episode was made possible by the generous support of MPOWER Financing.

Marlene M. Johnson's memoir is an essential record of the ascension of women in American politics. In Rise to the Challenge: A Memoir of Politics, Leadership, and Love, Johnson chronicles her life of learning and leadership in activism, entrepreneurship, politics, and public service, weaving professional play-by-plays with candidness about navigating personal loss. Here, Johnson is joined in conversation with Lori Sturdevant and Elisabeth (Betsy) Griffith.Marlene M. Johnson was Minnesota's first woman lieutenant governor, serving in Governor Rudy Perpich's administration from 1983 until 1991. She is cofounder of the Minnesota Chapter of the National Association of Women Business Owners and the Minnesota Women's Campaign Fund and was executive director and CEO of NAFSA: Association of International Educators for nearly two decades. She is on the advisory board of Kakenya's Dream, a board member of the Washington Office on Latin America, and a trustee of The Alexandria Trust. She lives in Washington, DC.Lori Sturdevant is a retired Star Tribune editorial writer and columnist who has written about Minnesota government and politics since 1978.Elisabeth Griffith is an American historian, educator, and activist. She is author of Formidable: American Women and the Fight for Equality: 1920–2020 and In Her Own Right: The Life of Elizabeth Cady Stanton.OTHER WORKS REFERENCED:Ambiguous Loss: Learning to Live with Unresolved Grief / Pauline BossTurnout: Making Minnesota the State That Votes / Joan Anderson Growe with Lori SturdevantLoving Someone who has Dementia / Pauline BossPraise for Rise to the Challenge:“Marlene M. Johnson wasn't just the first woman to be Minnesota's Lieutenant Governor. She was also the first Lieutenant Governor to have a specific policy portfolio. She had access and influence in ways that laid the groundwork for me and others to follow. Marlene is of a class of women who made important strides in DFL politics, and I'm grateful for her place in Minnesota's history and for this book that tells that story”.—Lieutenant Governor Peggy Flanagan“An essential document of the midcentury rise of women into American politics. In this memoir of a remarkable public life, Marlene M. Johnson braids a love story tragically turned into caregiving and the domestic devotion of guardian and advocate. She proves that faithfulness in love and commitment to the betterment of the world are not opposites after all.”—Patricia Hampl, author of The Art of the Wasted Day“In the dynamic mid-twentieth-century women's movement, Marlene M. Johnson stood out and stood up with clarity of vision and purpose. Her multiple public service initiatives propelled her to a national presence and then into international education leadership.”—Judge Harriet Lansing, retired, Minnesota Court of Appeals“An important read for aspiring public servants, male or female.”—J. Brian Atwood, former administrator, US Agency for International Development

Maduro is desperately trying to hold onto power in Venezuela even though the most recent elections show a clear win for the opposition. Protests have erupted in the streets with a corresponding crackdown. How did one of the world's most oil rich countries spill into an economic and humanitarian crisis in the first place? Who is Maria Corina Machado and how does she represent the role of women in the attempt to revive democracy in Venezuela overall? Why is she different than other women leaders in Latin America? What could the impact be on immigration to the US, and what role should the US play? What does this situation say about what younger generations are looking for in global leaders? Featuring Carolina Jimenez Sandoval of Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and Katrina Burgess of The Fletcher School at Tufts University Generously sponsored by Walker Advertising, Stream Inspectors, and Empower Global. http://www.womensleadershipchallenge.com --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/samanthropolitics/support

On this month's innovation conversation to highlight key topics in the countdown to the Apex technology and innovation conference next January in Washington, sponsored by Clarion Defence, Dan Fata, a former deputy assistant secretary of defense for Europe and NATO during the Bush administration who is now the principal at the Fata Advisory consultancy, and Miles Taylor, the former chief of staff at the department of homeland security who is now with the new technology advisory firm Washington Office, discuss the new DC chapter of the Capital Factory in Austin — Station DC — that aims to become the nexus of the technology ecosystem in Washington, the importance of bringing together the entire tech community from small firms to heritage primes and everything in between, Station DC's role in bringing together industry, the Pentagon as well as lawmakers, the bottlenecks innovative firms see as impediments to progress and more with Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian. To learn more about the Apex conference, sponsorship and attendance opportunities please visit apexdefense.org

Nearly 75 years after the United Nations called for the abolition of  coca leaf chewing, the world will have an opportunity to correct this grave historic error. The World Health Organization (WHO), at  the Plurinational State of Bolivia's request,  and supported by Colombia, will conduct a ‘critical review' of the coca leaf over the next year. Based on its findings, the WHO may recommend changes in coca's classification under the UN drug control treaties. The WHO recommendations would be submitted for approval by the UN Commission on Narcotic Drugs (CND), with voting likely in 2026.  The Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) and the Transnational Institute (TNI) will be monitoring the coca review process closely and examining key aspects of the debate. As part of this we are producing a series called “Coca Chronicles”. The first issue of the Coca Chronicles discussed the current classification of the coca leaf in Schedule I of the 1961 UN Single Convention on Narcotic Drugs (or its effective ban) and Bolivia's initiation of the WHO critical review process. The second issue highlighted three developments during the March 2024 CND session: (1) support for the coca review from the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights; (2) Bolivia's call to protect the coca leaf as a genetic resource; and (3) an update on the WHO's preparations for the review.  In this third issue, Anthropologist Wade Davis gives us a deep dive into the history and significance of the coca leaf in the Andean Amazon region.  Wade Davis is a Canadian cultural anthropologist, ethnobotanist, photographer, and writer. He is professor of anthropology and the BC Leadership Chair in Cultures and Ecosystems at Risk at the University of British Columbia. He is a multiple award-winning author of more than 25 books, and has done extensive research into coca leaf, among many other ethnobotanic explorations.  

Mexicans are preparing to vote in the largest elections in the country's history. The Latin American nation is grappling with rising violence and several candidates have been killed during the campaign. What's behind the political violence in Mexico and the region? In this episode: Carlos Bravo Regidor, Political analyst.  Maureen Meyer, Vice President, Programs, Washington Office on Latin America. Falko Ernst, Senior Analyst on Mexico, International Crisis Group.  Host: Cyril Vanier Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Threads and YouTube

Washington State Superintendent of Public Instruction Chris Reykdal has been at the helm of education in this state for seven of the most challenging years in education in recent memory. But that hasn't dissuaded him from seeking a third term this November. In this episode, Reykdal steers us through the complex terrain of educational policy, public opinion and a changing world that will demand innovation and adaptation from educators as we move into the future.It's a candid look at the public school system's resilience and adaptability in the face of a world irrevocably changed by the pandemic, where student populations are declining, educators often find themselves under attack from vocal detractors in their communities and a mental health crisis plagues classrooms across the country. Reykdal finds hope in the transformative potential of dual-language programs, equity, inclusivity and the possibility of reimagining the ways our high schools can best provide the education all students need for future success. Throughout history, Reykdal says, public school systems have come under attack from various quarters. This, too, shall pass, he believes and the job of educators is to keep their eye on the prize - learning according to the needs of each child. While he never contends the job is or will be an easy one, Reykdal frames the future of education in Washington State with a refreshing optimism as he vies to continue leading the state's 295 public school districts and their combined total of more than a million students.Find out more about Superintendent Chris Reykdal online at:Washington Office of Superintendent of Public InstructionAnd his official campaign site, Elect Chris Reykdal."Outliers in Education" is a project of CEE, The Center for Educational Effectiveness. Find out more at effectiveness.org.Produced by Jamie Howell at Howell at the Moon Productions.

Hello and welcome again to yet another episode of the Migration & Diaspora Podcast, where we showcase projects and people from the field of migration and diaspora engagement. I'm your host Loksan Harley from Homelands Advisory, your independent migration and diaspora agency.  Now, it's been a while since we talked about Latin America on this podcast, so I'm very excited to present to you a conversation with Mara Tissera Luna, one of the region's preeminent experts on migration and especially children on the move in displacement situations, which is precisely the topic of the day.  About Mara Mara is an international consultant focusing on displacement and protection responses in Latin America and the Caribbean. She's a fellow at the Collaborative on Global Children's Issues at Georgetown University and has provided technical advice and applied research to UNICEF, the University of Edinburgh, Refugees International, and International Refugee Assistance Project (IRAP) in 14 countries, contributing to 25+ reports, handbooks, and short articles. What we talk about In today's episode, we talk all about the rather harrowing protection issues faced by children in situations of displacement in Latin America, including:  The state of play of forced displacement in the region.  Specific trends in the displacement of children. Solutions to address these very pressing needs. Mara draws both from her recent research on very young children in Guatemala, as well wider research on the topic. We've included some links to some of these sources in the show notes as there is a lot to know and we couldn't cover anything in a 45-minute podcast.  Anyway, without further ado, I'd like to thank you again for tuning in and we hope you enjoy the show. Links Connect with Mara: https://www.linkedin.com/in/maratisseraluna/ Mara's website and newsletter sign-up:  https://latinamerica.website/maratisseraluna Georgetown University's programme "Promoting Early Childhood Development for Young Children on the Move in Northern Central America,": https://globalchildren.georgetown.edu/posts/innovations-to-support-early-childhood-development-and-protection-for-young-displaced-children-in-guatemala  Mini-guide "Research for Advocacy & Systemic Change: A Ridiculously Simplified Guide to Intersectional & Decolonial Research + examples.": https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FK-wuDhJ3bHsvb85U_crh-M5Y51l66-O/view  Background Paper "Protecting Children in Escalating Conflict and Crises: Armed Violence, Climate Shocks, and Displacement", Alliance for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action: https://alliancecpha.org/en/annual-meeting-2024/background-paper  ODI and UNICEF's “Children on the move in Latin America and the Caribbean: Review of evidence”: https://www.unicef.org/lac/en/reports/children-on-the-move-in-latin-america-and-the-caribbean  An in-depth, graphical overview of what's happening at the U.S.-Mexico border right now, from the Washington Office on Latin America's Adam Isacson: https://vimeo.com/918977850 The world's most neglected displacement crises in 2022: https://www.nrc.no/resources/reports/the-worlds-most-neglected-displacement-crises-in-2022/ The MDPcast Ep22: Latin America's migration mega-trends: https://www.homelandsadvisory.com/podcast/episode/2790db1d/episode-22-latin-americas-migration-mega-trends-with-felipe-munoz-from-the-inter-american-development-bank  The MPDcast Ep5: Chlidren on the move in West and Central Africa: https://www.homelandsadvisory.com/podcast/episode/20c80d46/episode-5-children-on-the-move-in-west-and-central-africa-context-vulnerabilities-and-protection-needs 

Not long ago, Ecuador was a beacon of stability in a region known for political unrest and drug trafficking. But now, it's become one of Latin America's most violent countries amid a rise in organized crime. Many Ecuadorians are looking to President Daniel Noboa to turn things around. Carolina Jimenez Sandoval, president of the Washington Office on Latin America, joins Ali Rogin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Not long ago, Ecuador was a beacon of stability in a region known for political unrest and drug trafficking. But now, it's become one of Latin America's most violent countries amid a rise in organized crime. Many Ecuadorians are looking to President Daniel Noboa to turn things around. Carolina Jimenez Sandoval, president of the Washington Office on Latin America, joins Ali Rogin to discuss. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

In today's episode, we head to the border and below to examine the root causes and circumstances that factor into immigration patterns, from economic opportunity to asylum. Max speaks with Maureen Meyer from The Washington Office on Latin America, known as WOLA, a D.C. based organization that advocates for human rights in the Americas. Meyer serves as WOLA's Vice President for Programs, working with senior staff to develop policy priorities and strategies to advance human rights and social justice in Latin America. We're still following the blended episodic and Phone A Friend approach for this series, so Max begins with a brief discussion about the complex nature of immigration policy and the historical relationship between the United States and Latin America. Chapters Intro: 00:00:36 Episode Section: 00:03:30 Interview: 00:21:20 Resources WNYC: WNYC's Suds & Civics project brings political dialogue to laundromats across the NY metro area American Immigration Council: CBP One: An Overview Pew Research Center: Migrant encounters at U.S.-Mexico border hit record high at end of 2023 Human Rights Watch: Venezuela: Events of 2023 Migration Policy Institute: Shifting Patterns and Policies Reshape Migration to U.S.-Mexico Border in Major Ways in 2023  The Baffler: Enigmas of Ecuador | Pablo Ospina Peralta  WhiteHouse.gov: FACT SHEET: The United States and Central America: Honoring Our Commitments Forbes: 2024: A New Age For Venezuela-U.S. Relations  Gobierno de Mêxico: México y Venezuela estrechan cooperación en materia migratoria El País: United States reactivates mass deportations of Venezuelans to relieve pressure on the border with Mexico  Council on Foreign Relations: Central America's Turbulent Northern Triangle  Council on Foreign Relations: Climate Change and Regional Instability in Central America  Congressional Research Service: Central American Migration: Root Causes and U.S. Policy  Vice: The Violence Central American Migrants Are Fleeing Was Stoked by the US Time: Welcome to the Immigration Election  Pew Research Center: How Americans View the Situation at the U.S.-Mexico Border, Its Causes and Consequences Brookings: The collapse of bipartisan immigration reform: A guide for the perplexed The Hill: Manchin: Failed border bill factored into decision not to run for White House DW News: Ecuador raid on embassy in Mexico Yahoo Finance:Border crisis might be boon for economy  WOLA: Migration in the Americas: 'A root causes strategy only for Central America falls far short of addressing the type of migration we are seeing' Congressional Budget Office: Director's Statement on the Budget and Economic Outlook for 2024 to 2034  WOLA -- If you like the pod version of #UNFTR, make sure to check out the video version on YouTube where Max shows his beautiful face! www.youtube.com/@UNFTR Please leave us a rating and review on Apple Podcasts: unftr.com/rate and follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram at @UNFTRpod. Visit us online at unftr.com. Join the Unf*cker-run Facebook group: facebook.com/groups/2051537518349565 Buy yourself some Unf*cking Coffee® at shop.unftr.com. Subscribe to Unf*cking The Republic® at unftr.com/blog to get the essays these episode are framed around sent to your inbox every week. Check out the UNFTR Pod Love playlist on Spotify: spoti.fi/3yzIlUP. Visit our bookshop.org page at bookshop.org/shop/UNFTRpod to find the full UNFTR book list, and find book recommendations from our Unf*ckers at bookshop.org/lists/unf-cker-book-recommendations. Access the UNFTR Musicless feed by following the instructions at unftr.com/accessibility. Unf*cking the Republic® is produced by 99 and engineered by Manny Faces Media (mannyfacesmedia.com). Original music is by Tom McGovern (tommcgovern.com) and Hold Fast (holdfastband.com). The show is written and hosted by Max and distributed by 99. Podcast art description: Image of the US Constitution ripped in the middle revealing white text on a blue background that says, "Unf*cking the Republic®."Support the show: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/unftrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House Committee on Natural Resources Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies Indian and Insular Affairs Subcommittee Thursday, February 15, 2024 | 10:00 AM On Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., in room 1324 Longworth House Office Building, the Subcommittee on Indian and Insular Affairs will hold an oversight hearing titled “Economic Diversification to Create Prosperous Tribal Economies.” Witnesses are by invitation only. Witnesses and Testimony Mr. Justin Ahasteen Executive Director Navajo Nation Washington Office Washington, DC https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-AhasteenJ-20240215.pdf Ms. Sherry Rupert CEO American Indian Alaska Native Tourism Association Albuquerque, New Mexico https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-RupertS-20240215.pdf Mr. Lance Morgan President and CEO Ho-Chunk, Inc. Winnebago, Nebraska https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-MorganL-20240215.pdf Mr. Raymond Bacon Executive Director Yurok Economic Development Corporation Klamath, California [Minority witness] https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-Wstate-BaconR-20240215.pdf Committee Notice: https://naturalresources.house.gov/calendar/eventsingle.aspx?EventID=415536 Hearing Notice: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD001.pdf Hearing Memo: https://indianz.com/News/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/15/HHRG-118-II24-20240215-SD002.pdf

In 2021, the Washington Supreme handed down one of the most important rulings in the history of the state. For decades, people in Washington were convicted under the state's felony drug possession law without any requirement they had knowledge of the drugs they possessed. The court struck down this strict liability law and opened the door for hundreds of thousands of people to be released, resentenced, or have their case vacated. Today, Hunter spoke with Grace O'Connor, Nat Jacob, and Kimonti Carter, the team at the Washington Office of Public Defense, who work on helping people navigate their options in the wake of Blake v State.   Guests: Grace O'Connor, Former Blake Managing Defense Attorney, Washington Office of Public Defense Nat Jacob, Blake Triage Attorney, Washington Office of Public Defense Kimonti Carter, Blake Community Outreach Specialist, Washington Office of Public Defense     Resources: Blake v State https://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/968730.pdf Contact the Blake Team Call 800-414-6064 (ext 218) Email blake@opd.wa.gov How to Vacate Conviction https://opd.wa.gov/find-legal-help-and-information/vacate-drug-possession-convictions-state-v-blake Since I Been Down https://www.sinceibeendown.com/ https://www.kimonticarter.com/teach Redemption Project of Washington https://www.redemptionwa.org/ Seattle Clemency Project https://www.seattleclemencyproject.org/         Contact Hunter Parnell:                                 Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN  

Tim Villegas shares his experiences with inclusive education and the obstacles he faced while attempting to implement it in non-inclusive school systems. He shares the story of Damian, a student with multiple disabilities who was included with the assistance of a paraprofessional. However, Tim realizes that this approach was not true inclusion and failed to address the systemic issues that resulted in segregation in the first place. Tim has a conversation with a former colleague about the impact one teacher can have on changing a system from within. He also discusses the progress and challenges faced by Sevi, Harper, and Natalia, three students with disabilities whose families have been advocating for inclusive education. Finally, Tim concludes with some hopeful discussions with future educators and the real question everyone should be asking themselves.This is part five of a five-part series about families and school districts fully committed to inclusive practices for all learners.Transcript: https://otter.ai/u/JM-lQu_nfi6qoaJ3BAQkvvoH2rcThank you to our sponsors!Communication First: https://communicationfirst.org/Roots of Inclusion: https://www.rootsofinclusion.org/Council of Parent Attorneys and Advocates: https://www.copaa.org/Thompson Policy Institute on Disability: https://www.chapman.edu/education/centers-and-partnerships/thompson-policy-institute/index.aspxiSecurePrivacyThe White FamilyThe Teague FamilySupport by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction and Club 21 in Pasadena, CA.MusicTheme & End Credits: The Light by Greg Drews and The TruthMCIE: Donate: https://secure.givelively.org/donate/maryland-coalition-for-inclusive-education-incWebsite: https://www.mcie.org/Email List: https://bit.ly/MCIE-Email-ListFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThinkInclusive/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/think_inclusive/Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/think_inclusiveYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/ThinkinclusiveUsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/inclusive-education/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Harvard Kennedy School Professor Kathryn Sikkink and former longtime Human Rights Watch executive director Kenneth Roth have spent years both studying the transformational effects of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights and have worked on the ground to make its vision of a more just, equal world a reality. On December 10th, the world celebrated not only the annual Human Rights Day, but also the 75th anniversary of the UDHR, which some historians and social scientists consider to be the greatest achievement in the history of humankind. It was the first time representatives of the world community declared that every human person on earth was entitled to the same rights as every other, without discrimination, and no matter the circumstances. It was an achievement that was both historically radical—legal slavery in the United States had ended just 80 years earlier—and yet one which made perfect, urgent sense in the post-World-War-II context of a humanity whose collective conscience was still reeling at the horrors and inhumanity of conflict. Appalled by the dehumanization and mass slaughter of human beings in the Holocaust, where 6 million Jews were exterminated by the Nazis along with Poles, Roma, homosexuals and other groups, by Japanese atrocities including 2.7 million people murdered in Northern China alone, by the first use of atomic weapons, and by other acts of mass civilian killing, the world's nations gathered to write a new definition of what it means to be human. The result was the UDHR, which was drafted by a committee led by former U.S. first lady Eleanor Roosevelt. It was radical not just because it was so universal, but also because it was remarkably comprehensive—going far beyond basics like life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness to enumerating human rights to privacy, health, adequate housing, freedom from torture and slavery, the right to nationality, to take part in government, to work for equal pay, to have protection against unemployment, to unionize, to a decent standard of living, to rest and leisure, to enjoy culture, art, and science, and finally to a social and international order where the rights in the Declaration could be fully realized. Sikkink and Roth join PolicyCast host Ralph Ranalli to explain how the UDHR has forever changed the way we think about our fellow human beings, and to suggest policies that will keep pushing the global community toward a more just, fair, and compassionate world.Policy Recommendations:Kathryn Sikkink's Policy Recommendations:Make teaching about the global origins and transformative impact of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights a core component of studying civics and human rights.Renew the global campaign for democracy and authoritarianism, because history has shown that democracy and human rights complement and help promote one another.Renew the international community's diplomatic efforts to prevent and stop wars, particularly civil wars and intra-country armed conflicts, which are a major source of human rights violations.Ken Roth's Policy Recommendations:Use the celebrations of the UDHR's 75th anniversary to underscore the idea that the UDHR is not a collection of platitudes but a set of international norms that individual world governments must be held accountable to.Strengthen international protections for human rights nongovernmental organizations (NGOs), which play an important role in investigating, and identifying human rights abuses and holding responsible parties to account in the public sphere.Encourage world governments to adopt foreign policy positions that hold their allies accountable for human rights as well as their adversaries.Kathryn Sikkink is the Ryan Family Professor of Human Rights Policy at the Harvard Kennedy School. Sikkink's work centers on international norms and institutions, transnational advocacy networks, the impact of human rights law and policies, transitional justice, and the laws of war. She has written numerous books, including “The Hidden Face of Rights: Toward a Politics of Responsibilies,” “Evidence for Hope: Making Human Rights Work in the 21st Century,” and “The Justice Cascade: How Human Rights Prosecutions are Changing World Politics,” which was awarded the Robert F. Kennedy Center Book Award and the Washington Office on Latin America/Duke University Human Rights Book Award. She holds an MA and a PhD from Columbia University and has been a Fulbright Scholar in Argentina and a Guggenheim fellow. She is a member of the American Philosophical Society, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences and the Council on Foreign Relations.Kenneth Roth is the former executive director of Human Rights Watch, one of the world's leading international human rights organizations, which operates in more than 90 countries. Roth has been called  “the godfather of the human rights” for his dedication to the cause and for helping change the way rights violations were covered in the international media. He first learned about human rights abuses from his father, whose Jewish family ran a butchery near Frankfurt in Hitler's Germany. Prior to joining Human Rights Watch in 1987, Roth served as a federal prosecutor in New York and for the Iran-Contra investigation in Washington, DC. A graduate of Yale Law School and Brown University, Roth has conducted numerous human rights investigations and missions around the world. He has written extensively on a wide range of human rights abuses, devoting special attention to issues of international justice, counterterrorism, the foreign policies of the major powers, and the work of the United Nations.Ralph Ranalli of the HKS Office of Communications and Public Affairs is the host, producer, and editor of HKS PolicyCast. A former journalist, public television producer, and entrepreneur, he holds an AB in Political Science from UCLA and an MS in Journalism from Columbia University.The co-producer of PolicyCast is Susan Hughes. Design and graphics support is provided by Lydia Rosenberg, Delane Meadows, Laura King, and the OCPA Design Team. Social media promotion and support is provided by Natalie Montaner and the OCPA Digital Team. 

Tensions are rising in South America as Venezuela threatens to take over a large region of Guyana that's rich in resources. Venezuela on Saturday signaled openness to "high-level" talks to resolve the standoff, but Guyana has yet to respond. Ali Rogin speaks with Carolina Jiménez Sandoval, president of the Washington Office on Latin America, about the dispute's history and latest developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Tensions are rising in South America as Venezuela threatens to take over a large region of Guyana that's rich in resources. Venezuela on Saturday signaled openness to "high-level" talks to resolve the standoff, but Guyana has yet to respond. Ali Rogin speaks with Carolina Jiménez Sandoval, president of the Washington Office on Latin America, about the dispute's history and latest developments. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders

Communities across the country are grappling with the complex issues presented by growing homeless encampments that have filled parks, blocked building entrances, and overrun sidewalks. Some observe that their ability to find effective, compassionate solutions have been impacted by the Ninth Circuit opinion in the City of Grants Pass v. Johnson, et al., holding that laws regulating camping on public property constitute “cruel and unusual punishment.”In a lengthy series of opinions about these purported new rights of the homeless, the Ninth Circuit denied rehearing en banc, setting up a showdown in the Supreme Court where cities, law enforcement, disability rights advocates, property owners, and homeless advocates are looking for a final resolution to the important balance of Constitutional rights and Separation of Powers concerns. Featuring: --William R. Maurer, Managing Attorney of the Washington Office, Institute for Justice--McGregor W. Scott, Partner, King & Spalding LLP--John F. Bash, III, Partner, Quinn Emanuel--[Moderator] Antoinette T. Bacon, US Attorney's Office, Southern District of Florida

In this week's episode of the Macrocast, John and Brendan of Markets Policy Partners, alongside guest host Bryan DeAngelis, Partner and Head of the Washington Office at Penta Group, dissect the Federal Reserve's decision to maintain status quo and Chairman Powell's understated approach. They also weigh in on potential economic storm clouds such as China's economic outlook, rising energy costs, and the impending government shutdown. The latest jobs report revealed a major slowdown in job gains, but our hosts contextualize the data by calling out events, like the UAW strike, that may have contributed to lower numbers. Additionally, they discuss how the upcoming electoral season's uncertainty could possibly sway the Fed's behavior. 

On this episode of the MODERN MEXICO PODCAST, host Nathaniel Parish Flannery talks to Stephanie Brewer, a Mexico-focused security expert at the Washington Office on Latin America. When he was an aspiring presidential candidate, Mexico's current president, Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador demanded justice in the case of 43 missing students from Guerrero and criticized the rampant impunity that has long protected the politically powerful in Mexico. Lopez Obrador once promised that if elected he would order the army to return to the barracks. As president, however, he has embraced Mexico's armed forces to a degree that is unprecedented in Modern Mexican history. "Whoever comes to office next has a large task before them. But, the necessary route to strengthen security and rule of law in Mexico is to bet on criminal justice, civil institutions, and policing and not continue this distorted and ultimately not effective focus on militarization," Brewer says. "Lopez Obrador's presidency has logged over 165,000 murders. With over a year to go in his term, Lopez Obrador's is already marked as the most violent sexenio in Modern Mexican history. I'm not sure that people around the world really grasp the severity of the violence Mexico is experiencing," Parish Flannery explains. Brewer recently published a report, "Human Rights and Democratic Controls in a Context of Increasing Militarization in Mexico."

As one of the many states without a unified system of Public Defense, the consistency of Public Defense and access to legal services from county to county is wildly inconsistent. Joining Hunter to speak about this justice by geography model is Larry Jefferson, Director of the Office of Public Defense. Despite the name, Larry and his office only hold limited ability to direct and assist in the delivery of Public Defense across Washington. Nonetheless, Larry has dreams of a completely different model for justice that he hopes his office can help lead the state towards.   Guests: Larry Jefferson Jr., Director, Washington Office of Public Defense, Resources: Washington OPD https://opd.wa.gov/ State v Blake https://law.justia.com/cases/washington/supreme-court/2021/96873-0.html Email Larry larry.jefferson@opd.wa.gov   Contact Hunter Parnell: Publicdefenseless@gmail.com  Instagram @PublicDefenselessPodcast Twitter                                                                 @PDefenselessPod www.publicdefenseless.com  Subscribe to the Patron www.patreon.com/PublicDefenselessPodcast  Donate on PayPal https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=5KW7WMJWEXTAJ Donate on Stripe https://donate.stripe.com/7sI01tb2v3dwaM8cMN  

Hablamos con Adam Isacson de la Washington Office on Latin America, con Milagros Meléndez de "El Tiempo Latino" en la capital de Estados Unidos y con el periodista nicaragüense Ismael López

On Episode 10 of The LatinNews Podcast, we ask Jo-Marie Burt, professor of political science and Latin American studies at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University about Guatemala's presidential elections.  Guatemalans will vote on 20 August in the second round of the presidential elections in which establishment candidate Sandra Torres is pitted against outsider Bernardo Arevalo. We discuss the complex tangle of Guatemala's political landscape, the symbolic significance of Arevalo's surprise success in the first round and how the corporate authoritarian elites might swing the elections to their favoured candidate.    Show Notes: • Pact of the Corrupt • Corporate Authoritarian System • Backgrounds of Bernardo Arevalo & Sandra Torres • Guatamalan illicit trade   Jo-Marie Burt is associate professor of political science and Latin American studies at the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. At Mason, she has served as director of Latin American studies, co-director of the Center for Global Studies, and associate chair for undergraduate studies. She is an affiliate faculty in global affairs, Latin American studies, conflict analysis and resolution, and women and gender studies. Burt is also a senior fellow at the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), a leading human rights research and advocacy organization.

Juan Vitali is the Assistant Director Nuclear Energy Innovation at the Office of Science and Technology Policy, The White House. Previously, he was the Army's Nuclear Engineer and Chief of the Nuclear Power Branch where he led a team of engineers to shape conditions for the adoption of nuclear power by the Army. He was the chief concept architect for the development of mobile nuclear power plant for ground operations. He was the Senior Advisor to the Chief of Engineers on Nuclear Power Matters. Juan was Principal Research Faculty for eight years at Georgia Tech Research Institute and was Director of the Washington Office for the Electro-Optics Environment and Materials Laboratory.Throughout his career, Juan has maintained a dedication to excellence not only in science and technology but, in general, quietly effecting change through increasing leadership roles. In 2000, his work in halon replacements earned him the International US-EPA Stratospheric Ozone Protection Award. Juan completed studies at National Defense University/Eisenhower Schooland obtained a master's degree in National Security Studies and Resource Strategy in 2013. Juan is a Harvard University Senior Executive Fellow. Juan holds a Doctorate in Engineering Physics/Nuclear Engineering(1992), a Master of Engineering (1987) and a bachelor's degree Cum Laude in Engineering Physics/Nuclear Engineering (1984), all from the University of Florida. Juan is married to the former Kathryn Bowler of Needham, MA.EPISODE NOTES:Follow NucleCast on Twitter at @NucleCastEmail comments and guest nominations to NucleCast@anwadeter.orgSubscribe to NucleCast podcastRate the show on Apple Podcasts

Varias organizaciones internacionales de derechos humanos advierten de irregularidades en el proceso electoral de Guatemala.  La autoridad electoral de Guatemala rechazó la inscripción de candidatos a la presidencia para las elecciones del próximo 25 de junio basándose en motivos dudosos que critican las organizaciones Este 25 de junio, más de nueve millones de guatemaltecos están llamados a las urnas en un proceso no exento de irregularidades y controversias. Organizaciones de la sociedad civil critican la irresponsabilidad de partidos políticos e incumplimientos de las autoridades electorales. La Misión de Observación Electoral de Guatemala (MOE-Gt) alertó que la creciente judicialización y numerosas irregularidades del actual proceso electoral de ese país pueden derivar en que este pierda totalmente su integridad y legitimidad.Carolina Jiménez, directora de la Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA) ha señalado en la antena de RFI: "ha habido diversos obstáculos para impedir la candidatura de diversas personas y luego, otras personas cuyas candidaturas fueron inhabilitadas en el pasado, esta vez sí han sido permitidas para concursar en la elección. Estos criterios arbitrarios lesionan el derecho a la participación política".Entre enero y mayo, El Tribunal Supremo Electoral (TSE) de Guatemala y las cortes del país dejaron fuera de la contienda a la líder indígena de izquierda Thelma Cabrera, quien poseía fuertes posibilidades de acceder a una segunda vuelta presidencial, según expertos. Además, el candidato de derecha Roberto Arzú García-Granados, hijo del expresidente Álvaro Arzú Irigoyen (1996-2000), fue excluido por un caso de campaña anticipada, que según expertos pudo ser resuelto con sanciones menos severas.Juan Papier, subdirector para las Américas de HRW subraya en RFI: "Lo que está sucediendo en Guatemala es que gobierna un proyecto político cuya principal causa es la impunidad por hechos de corrupción y abuso de poder. Han perseguido a los jueces y fiscales independientes que se atreven a investigar o exponer la corrupción y han tomado venganza con aquellos que investigaron estos casos en el pasaso y ahora van a por los periodistas independientes que publican sobre estos casos en Guatemala y el caso último más conocido es el de José Rubén Zamora, condenado a seis años de prisión por supuesto lavado de dinero. No es una investigación por una transacción sino una persecucción del ministerio público que hace todo lo posible por silenciarlo". En un comunicado conjunto, HRW y Wola  señalan que las elecciones en Guatemala se realizarán en medio de un "contexto de deterioro del estado"En  este contexto, en pocos días los guatemaltecos tendrán que elegir a su nuevo presidente, vicepresidente, 160 diputados, 340 corporaciones municipales y 20 representantes al Parlamento Centroamericano (PARLACEN).  

On today's Intrigue Outloud, Carolina Jiménez Sandoval joins to discuss the different ways Latin American leaders are approaching Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro's re-emergence, what those different approaches say about politics in the region, and where the efforts to bring democracy back to Venezuela now stand. Carolina Jiménez Sandoval is the president of the Washington Office on Latin America (WOLA), a former deputy research director for the Americas at Amnesty International, and a citizen of Venezuela. The Search for Justice in Venezuela by Carolina. Thanks to our sponsor, Drizly.

The topic of this episode is, “Why is congressional oversight important, and how can it be done well?”To help us tackle this subject we have Elise Bean. She is the Director of the Washington Office of Wayne State University's Levin Center. Elise spent 30 years in Congress working as an investigator for Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI) and for the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations. Elise handled investigations, hearings, and legislation on matters involving money laundering, offshore tax abuse, corruption, shell companies, and corporate misconduct. She is also the author of the book, Financial Exposure: Carl Levin's Senate Investigations into Finance and Tax Abuse (Palgrave Macmillan, 2018). So who better to have on the show to discuss the topic, “Why is congressional oversight important, and how can it be done well?” Kevin Kosar:Welcome to Understanding Congress, a podcast about the first branch of government. Congress is a notoriously complex institution and few Americans think well of it, but Congress is essential to our republic. It's a place where our pluralistic society is supposed to work out its differences and come to agreement about what our laws should be, and that is why we are here to discuss our national legislature and to think about ways to upgrade it so it can better serve our nation. I'm your host, Kevin Kosar, and I'm a resident scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, a think tank in Washington, D.C.Welcome to the program.Elise Bean:Thank you for inviting me, Kevin.Kevin Kosar:All right, let's begin with something very fundamental. What is Congressional oversight, and who in Congress can do it?Elise Bean:Well, Congressional oversight is when members of Congress, on a committee or individually, ask questions and try to find out: What are the facts? Is a program working? Is there really an abuse? If you want good government, you need good oversight because things change over time and what worked at one time doesn't work at another. That's what Congressional oversight is.Kevin Kosar:Yeah, we should dig into that a little bit. I think often Americans don't like to see politicians fighting amongst themselves, yet the legislative branch, last time I checked the Constitution, says that Congress makes the laws, Congress decides where the money is to be spent, but they're not the ones who actually do the execution of the law. They're not the ones actually spending the money. So does that seem to imply some sort of constitutional obligation to engage in oversight?Elise Bean:So the Supreme Court has said that that's exactly true, that if Congress can't do what it's supposed to do under the Constitution, unless it has some facts… I mean, wouldn't it make sense—if you're going to change your program or decide where money's going—that you have informed decision-making based on the facts? In fact, there's a 1946 law that requires all Congressional committees to do oversight within their areas of jurisdiction, and that's because they want you to find out what the facts are before you start to pass laws, give out money, and approve nominations.Kevin Kosar:Right. And as you hinted at earlier, when Congress says, "Hey, here's a new program we authorized and here's some new money for it, go out and do...

Wildland firefighters are a unique bunch... Especially when it comes to the culture, and how we interact with "outsiders", our mission, and with each other...That's why we have Matt Carroll and Jody Jahn on the show today to talk, more in depth, about the "Deep Dive" project by the USFS and how it can reveal some insights about why we make the decisions that we do...About Matt: "Matt Carroll works as an Organizational Learning Ambassador with the USDA Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station's Office of Innovation and Organizational Learning (IOL). His focus is on piloting forward-looking learning projects in and beyond the physical safety realm using the practices and philosophies developed in the Facilitated Learning Analysis (FLA) process. Currently he is imbedded with the Forest Service's Work Environment and Performance Office (WEPO) to build capacity for learning in the anti-harassment program.Prior to his role as a Learning Ambassador, he worked for three years at Acadia National Park as the Interagency Zone, Assistant Fire Management Officer (AFMO) for the North Country Interagency Fire Program, responsible for the 37 U.S. Fish and Wildlife and 22 National Park units within the 6 New England states.Over half of Matt's career was spent as a primary wildland firefighter. He began in 2000 working on the Baker River Interagency Hotshot Crew out of western Washington. He then spent 11 years as a Smokejumper with the McCall Smokejumpers based out of Idaho. Concurrent with his time as a firefighter he took on a number of detail assignments including to the Wilderness and Wild and Scenic Rivers program at the Washington Office, as the R4 Fire and Aviation Management Diversity Outreach and Recruitment Coordinator (FAMDORC), on an R5 team developing a region-wide assessment to inform forest level plan revisions, and with the Forest Service's International Program (IP) in Brazil andPeru to develop methods and curricula for teaching wildland fire suppression and chainsaw safety to a wide range of local actors including settlers, indigenous communities and ranchers.Matt's academic background is a mix of biophysical and social science at community centered schools with interdisciplinary curricula including an Associate's degree from Paul Smith's College, a Bachelor of Arts from College of the Atlantic and a Master's of Forestry from Yale's School of Forestry and Environmental Studies."About Jody Jahn (Researcher, CU Boulder): " Jody Jahn, PhD: Jody is an associate professor of Organizational Communication at University of Colorado Boulder. Her research looks at how wildland firefighters learn about hazards through integrating codified knowledge (e.g., 10 & 18, safety documents) with their embodied experience. This research program builds from 8 seasons of wildland firefighting and two seasons of work in Antarctica.Both of these folks are some heavy hitters on why we make the decisions that we do on the line... And they are determined to make it a safer, more efficient, and more inclusive environment for future generations of wildland firefighters.To participate in the "Deep Dive" project, check out the following link:USFS Deep Dive ProjectTo get ahold of Matt Carroll, check out this link if you have any questions:Matt Carroll, USFSYou know the drill...Stay safe, stay savage...Enjoy!------------------The Anchor Point Podcast is supported by the following wonderful folks...Mystery RanchNeed badass packs? Then look no further than Mystery Ranch!https://www.mysteryranch.comHotshot BreweryWanna pick up our Anchor Point Podcast merch or need killer coffee? Hit up Hotshot Brewery!!!https://www.hotshotbrewing.comNot sponsors of The Anchor Point Podcast, but great organizations:The Wildland Firefighter FoundationAnd, as always, please consider supporting this great nonprofit organization - The Wildland Firefighter Foundation!https://wffoundation.orgThe Smokey GenerationWanna get some history and knowledge on Wildland Fire? Hit up The Smokey Generation!http://wildfire-experience.org

After this week's runoff elections in Colombia, former Bogotá Mayor Gustavo Petro is set to become the South American country's first leftist president. Gimena Sánchez-Garzoli, director for the Andes at the Washington Office on Latin America, joins Ryan Grim to discuss what Petro's election means and how it happened. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.