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May is Asian American and Pacific Islander or AAPI Heritage Month. In celebration of this, Issues and Ideas invited MT Vallarta, pronouns they, them, theirs, a poet and Assistant Professor of Ethnic Studies at CalPoly, to be in conversation with William Nuʻutupu Giles, pronouns he/they, who is a poet, Samoan writer, and arts educator. Giles was in San Luis Obispo on May 7th, 8th, and 9th to do poetry readings and workshops at Cal Poly and in the city. Vallarta and Giles speak about their writing process and the importance of having a community. Then, for her segment Wine Country, wine journalist and editor Mira Honeycutt talks to Paso Robles winemakers Molly Lonborg, senior winemaker at Booker Wines, and Nancy Ulloa, winemaker and owner of Uyua Cellars, about the challenges they faced starting out in a male-dominated industry, their mentorship initiatives, and the importance of asking for help. And, we conclude our episode with Working Lunch, hosted by Jim Dantona, CEO for the San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce. He speaks with Bill Borgsmiller, CEO of ACI Jet, about the latter's journey in establishing his company at just 22 years old and why he decided to base his aviation business in San Luis Obispo.

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Matthew Bannister on The Hollywood actor Val Kilmer, best known for his roles in Top Gun, Batman Forever and The Doors. Jane Reed, the media executive who made Woman's Own magazine a powerful voice for its readers at a time of changing roles for women in society. Sir Torquil Norman, who used the proceeds from the sale of his successful toy business to restore the fortunes of the Roundhouse Arts Centre in London. Dr Marika Sherwood, the Hungarian-born academic who wrote groundbreaking books on the history of black people in Britain.Producer: Ed PrendevilleArchive: Desert Island Discs – Sir Torquil Norman, 12/12/2010; Marika Sherwood, interviewed by Tayo Aluko, Dec 2023; Woman's Hour, BBC, 25/02/2015; Top Gun, Paramount Pictures presents, A Tony Scott Film, A Don Simpson / Jerry Bruckheimer Production,1986; The Heaven and Earth Show, BBC 1, 16/01/2005; Top Secret!, Paramount Pictures, Kingsmere Properties, 1984; Batman Forever, Warner Bros. presents, A Tim Burton Production, A Joel Schumacher Film, Polygram Filmed Entertainment (PolyGram Pictures, produced in association with, 1995; Authors Series: Marika Sherwood, YouTube Upload by UCLA Bunch Center, 17/08/2016; Dr Marika Sherwood at Discover Black History: Beyond the Windrush, Daily Motion Upload by King Cipher Jewels, 31/08/2012; WORKING LUNCH, BC2, 11/07/2006; The Roundhouse - The People's Palace, BBC 4, 23/10/2016; The Editors, 09/07/1978; THE PERSUADERS: WOMEN'S OWN WEEKLIES, 07/01/1969; RICHARD CHAMBERLAIN ON THE THORN BIRDS, BBC1, 01/01/1984

We have a brand new segment here on Issues and Ideas! It's called Wine Country and it's hosted by wine journalist Mira Honeycutt. Mira is in conversation with Paso Vintners Gary Eberle, founder of Eberle Winery, and Jerry Lor, founder of J. Lor Vineyards and Wines, about Cabernet Sauvignon from Paso Robles. Sarah Mason, founder of the nonprofit Infinite Music, talks to KCBX Programming Intern Sam DJ about the long-term learning benefits of music education. Jim Dantona, host of Working Lunch, speaks with Sue Anderson, CEO of Dignity Health Central Coast Facilities about the specialized care they provide and the future of healthcare in the region.

The Movies That made Me: Season 2: Episode 6: MONEY Part 2 They say sex and money make the world go around and cinema is of course part of that world. We shall consider Cinema's Sexiest Moments later this Season but coming up now is our Double Episode on Films about Money. And what better guest to join me than Financial Journalist and Broadcaster Adam Shaw, former host of BBC 2's Working Lunch and Business Presenter on Radio 4's Today Programme. In Part Two we focus on The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, I Daniel Blake, and The Sting - plus Producer's Choice The Italian Job (and reveal our Platinum Play Out winner). And you don't have to beg, borrow, steal, earn, con or fall out over a fortune as our Podcast is absolutely free! End Credits Luke Sorba: Host X: LukeSorbaLabour Andrew Paine: Producer & Audio Engineer Blue Sky: ItPainesMe

The Movies That Made Me: Season 2: Episode 5: MONEY Part 1 They say sex and money make the world go around and cinema is of course part of that world. We shall consider Cinema's Sexiest Moments later this Season but coming up now is our Double Episode on Films about Money. And what better guest to join me than Financial Journalist and Broadcaster Adam Shaw, former host of BBC 2's Working Lunch and Business Presenter on Radio 4's Today Programme. In Part One we will survey the genre, then take an in-depth look at The Big Short, Dumb Money and Ealing caper classic The Lavender Hill Mob. And you don't have to beg, borrow, steal, earn, con or fall out over a fortune as our Podcast is absolutely free!   End Credits Luke Sorba: Host X: LukeSorbaLabour Andrew Paine: Producer & Audio Engineer Blue Sky: ItPainesMe    

Jim Dantona, host of Working Lunch and CEO of San Luis Obispo Chamber of Commerce sits down with Maureen Zawalick, Vice President of Business and Technical Services at PG&E to talk about the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant. KCBX's Brian Reynolds talks to Reilly Newman, co-author of a new book, along with his business partner Scott Saunders, titled “Brandy: 101 Sips of Wisdom For Attaining a Successful Brand.” Dr. Ronda Beaman, Executive Director of the nonprofit Dream Makers San Luis Obispo, speaks with KCBX's Meher Ali about what she has learned from fulfilling the final wishes of terminally ill patients in San Luis Obispo County.

On today's Working Lunch, Karl Vaillancourt and Stephanie McDonald of Precision Construction chat with host Jim Dantona of the SLO Chamber about their projects: including the world's first hyperloop, the first rocket landing facility on the West Coast, and their restoration work on the historic Ahwahnee Hotel. On Peace, Love & Pets, host Robin Coleman and Shawn Dienhart of Strategic Pet Recovery share stories of reuniting lost pets with their owners. We'll also take a look at the exhibit "Whose Waters?" at the SLO Museum of Art. It combines photography, painting, filmmaking, and more to tell stories about how surf culture affects people of color.

On this week's show, you'll learn about a recent workshop on recycling textiles. Organizer Dave Cross of the Santa Maria Valley Chamber of Commerce speaks with KCBX's Beth Thornton. On this month's episode of Working Lunch, host Jim Dantona speaks with Janette Garrett and Jeff Szytel of Water Systems Consulting about providing solutions for sustainable water use. KCBX's Brian Reynolds chats with author Dr. Doug Garland about his book and podcast “The Tall Poppy Syndrome”. A local youth sports team is opening the door for LGBTQ+ youth in athletics, and they are doing it on wheels.

We are joined by Sean Kennedy, the EVP of Public Affairs for the National Restaurant Association to reflect on last week's summiting of Capitol Hill by hundreds of restauant operators during the Assocation's annual Public Affairs Conference. What did Members of Congress learn from us and what did we learn from them? We'll discuss. And in the wake of political blowback, are leading companies shying away from their corporate diversity and inclusion goals or are they merely just talking about them less. We'll take a look at that. We'll talk about those issues and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.

Jim Dantona of the SLO Chamber of Commerce discusses the challenges facing small business owners on the Central Coast with Michael and Payden Hughes of Gymnazo. On the Nonprofit Story, host Dr. Consuelo Meux visits with Mary Qualls of The Monday Club- and learns about the history of their building and their charitable work. KCBX's Tom Wilmer and Cal Poly journalism student Addie Uhl meet with award-winning author and poet, Joan Gelfand, to talk about her book ‘Outside Voices: a Memoir of the Berkeley Revolution'.

“GamesHub aims to promote the talents of Australian writers, and foster new voices and perspectives” The new Managing Editor, Stephanie Panecasio joins Influencing Insider on Thursday 8th February at 1pm to discuss: What GamesHub covers How to pitch stories to GamesHub The best time to pitch GamesHub About Stephanie Panecasio Stephanie Panecasio is the Managing Editor of GamesHub. Prior to her role, she was the Associate editor of CNET, covering all things tech, culture, science and entertainment. Stephanie was also a freelance host and presenter, where she streamed music and games on Twitch. Additionally, she was a part of the inaugural Working Lunch program in 2018, being mentored by notable people in games. About GamesHub GamesHub is a video game news, reviews, and features site dedicated to creating approachable games coverage for everyone. With a focus on recognising games as creative works first and foremost, and a commitment to comprehensive coverage of the Australian industry, GamesHub wants to expand how people think about and appreciate games from all over the world.

In today's episode, host Anna Donaghey sits down with the insightful Adrian Chiles, a British writer and television & radio presenter. He openly documented his close relationship with alcohol in the BBC documentary "Drinkers Like Me" and he is also the author of "The Good Drinker, How I Learned to Love Drinking Less." Adrian shares his personal journey of realising the need to re-evaluate his drinking habits and the transformation that ensued. Together, he and Anna delve into the discrepancies between idealised marketing images of alcohol and the harsh realities of drinking, challenging conventional notions and offering alternative perspectives. Join us as we unravel the thought-provoking conversation on mindfulness, moderation, and the profound impact of drinking culture in the creative industry. Here are the highlights:00:01 The British drinking culture.04:48 The choices Adrian made regarding alcohol moderation.09:19 Re-evaluate drinks for enjoyment, not obligation or habit.10:21 Mindful drinking prompts thoughtful and conscious consumption.20:55 TV advertising distorts the reality of alcohol consumption.25:29 Admitting past habits, seeking validation in career.29:55 Alcoholism as a disease is an unhelpful categorisation.38:48 Moderating drinking is harder than stopping completely.40:51 Drink less, enjoy life more.About Adrian Chiles:Adrian is a familiar face on our televisions and a recognised voice on our radios. He has been a presenter on BBC Radio 5 live since the day it started in 1994. On BBC television, he launched and presented ‘Working Lunch', ‘Match of the Day 2', ‘The One Show' and ‘The Apprentice, You're Fired'. He was also lead football presenter for ITV. He has a weekly column in The Guardian and writes regularly for the Sun and The Tablet.About the host, Anna:Anna is a certified Alcohol Mindset Coach, trained by Annie Grace of This Naked Mind. Drawing on her own journey out of alcohol addiction, she now helps others explore and control their drinking. With a career spanning 25 years as a Strategist in the Advertising industry, she combines her own lived experiences, with great insight into what makes us tick and what influences us to behave the way we do. Connect with Anna:Website: thebeliefscoach.comLinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/annadonagheyFacebook: facebook.com/thebeliefscoachInstagram: instagram.com/bigdrinkrethinkProduced by winteraudio.co.uk

To kick off the new year, Justin is carrying today's episode just like the Detroit Lions are carrying Michigan (hopefully) to the Big Game as Emily calls in remotely from the ice storm. But nothing – not even awkward streaming lags – will stop them from getting a new episode to listeners! Main topics of discussion include restoring the roar at Ford Field and beyond as the hospitality industry benefits from a successful football season, population growth or lack thereof (again), Burger King franchisees not having it their way and more. The hosts also welcome back Franklin Coley of Align Public Strategies, a return guest all the way from the beginning, to talk about the what's the horizon for 2024 with regulations, rules and other policy issues. Franklin breaks down labor organizing, tip credit elimination impacts, industry standards boards and beyond with a view from the national scope. What's your new year's resolution? Ours is more dad-jokes. Check out Align Public Strategies podcast, Working Lunch, at https://alignpublicstrategies.com/working-lunch-podcast/. Presented by Fahey, Schultz, Burzych, Rhodes PLDC. Find more information at https://fsbrlaw.com/.

On today's Working Lunch, Jim Dantona of the SLO Chamber of Commerce and Courtney Pene of the SLO Airport discuss what's happening, what's new, and how the employees at the airport enjoy a family-friendly workplace. The city of Santa Barbara offers volunteer gardeners a chance to prune, rake and weed in the city parks, including in the famous rose garden at the mission. Contributor Beth Thornton shows us how. Local author Roger D. Rapoport speaks with KCBX's Brian Reynolds about his new novel called Searching for Patty Hearst. Rapoport was one of the journalists who originally covered Hearst's kidnapping. Robin Coleman of Peace, Love & Pets talks with Michelle Rizzi, Behavior & Training Manager at Woods Humane Society, and Cheryl Miller, owner and trainer at Springdale Pet Ranch. They offer tips for manners and enrichment.

We are joined by Mark Mix, the President of the National Right to Work Committee and the National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation who is assisting workers who wish to decertify their unions. It's a fascinating and instructive conversation into what the next chapter could look like for the industry in the labor organizing space We'll talk about that and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.

Host of Working Lunch, Jim Dantona of the SLO Chamber of Commerce, speaks with Brad Brechwald from The Wallace Group, about issues facing our community. On Peace, Love & Pets, Hospice SLO's Shannon McOuat and Tony Huffaker join host Robin Coleman to talk about pet ‘peace of mind' services. And, Father Ian explores local cider making on Playing With Food.

A McDonald's in Connecticut is charging nearly $18 for a Big Mac combo meal, according to this week's Working Lunch government-affairs podcast. But don't regard it as a fluke, say the broadcast's co-hosts.The episode looks at McDonald's plan for coping with California's landmark new wage law, which will raise the minimum wage for more than a half-million fast-food workers to $20 an hour on April 1. The quick-service giant has already informed its shareholders that it will raise menu prices to offset the impact, though without specifying how high of a price might be needed.“I suspect it will be close to that Connecticut price point,” said Franklin Coley, who co-helms Working Lunch with Joe Kefauver, his business partner in the Align Public Strategies political consultancy in Orlando, Fla.Support the show

Mary Verdin of Verdin Marketing joins Jim Dantona of the SLO Chamber of Commerce to talk about doing business on the Central Coast. Journalist King Harris's writing has been compiled into a new book. A Central Coast filmmaker highlights her father's immigration story from Mexico to Oceano in a new film. Last month, there was another deadly fall from a bluff in Isla Vista. We hear from a representatives of Isla Vista's local government to learn about the changes underway to improve cliff safety education and prevent future cliff deaths in Isla Vista.

This episode of Play Me a Recipe is produced in collaboration with M.M.LaFleur.This summer, M.M.LaFleur is tossing out the old rules of living, working, and dressing, and making sure you are feeling ready for the shifting demands of work/life balance as the world reopens. Read how economist and bestselling author Emily Oster is rewriting the rules on M Dash.On Play Me a Recipe, your favorite cooks will walk you through their most treasured recipes, offering all the insider tips, stories, and tricks you won't get from a written recipe—and you'll be right alongside them, every step of the way. Feel free to pause, jump back, or navigate the steps via the podcast chapters (if you're in Apple Podcasts, swipe up on the episode player page—the podcast chapters will be at the bottom).  If you're cooking along, here's the recipe we're making today. Go ahead and grab the ingredients below before starting the episode. Roasted Carrots with Carrot Top Pesto & BurrataServes 4 to 6For the carrot top pesto:4 cups lightly packed washed carrot tops, stems discarded and roughly chopped, a small handful reservedHandful basil leaves1/2 cup walnuts, toasted1 ounce grated Parmesan cheese1 medium garlic clove, halved lengthwise1 teaspoon Maldon or other flaky sea salt1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oilFor the carrots:20 small carrots, scrubbed and tops trimmed but stems left on2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil, plus extra for drizzling1 teaspoon plus a few pinches flaky salt1/2 pound burrata, drained and at room temperature3 tablespoons carrot top pesto, plus more to tasteSmall handful basil leavesHalf a lemonBread, for serving (optional)Make the pesto: Combine the carrot tops and basil in a food processor, pulse, then add the nuts, cheese, garlic, and salt. Pulse again, and then with the machine continuously running, add the oil in a thin stream. (You'll have to stop to scrape down the sides a few times.) Taste and adjust for seasoning.Make the carrots: Heat oven to 500° F with a rack in the center.Pour 2 tablespoons of the oil into an ovenproof pan large enough to hold the carrots in a single layer (or do this step in two pans). Let the oil come to barely smoking over high heat, then add the carrots and stir to coat them in the oil. Sprinkle with 1 teaspoon of salt.Cook, turning occasionally, until the carrots are browning in spots—this should take 6 to 8 minutes, and the carrots won't yet be cooked through.Once they're nicely browned in spots, place the whole pan in the hot oven and roast, stirring occasionally, until carrots are tender and cooked through, about 8 to 12 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool slightly.Toss the cooked carrots very gently, as they'll be soft, with the prepared pesto, using more or less based on your taste. Transfer the coated carrots to a platter, and top with the burrata. (You may want to halve or quarter your burrata, depending on its size, but that part is up to you.)Add a few more dollops of pesto to the carrots, here and there, and sprinkle each piece of burrata with a bit of flaky salt.Dress the reserved handful of carrot top sprigs with a squeeze of lemon, a drizzle of olive oil, and a small pinch of salt, then top the carrots and burrata with the greens. Serve with toast for mopping up the cheese and bread, if you like.Lobby Time Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

Working lunch..we all know it well; some of us..too well. Is it a working lunch if you're working so hard that you forget to eat? Let's find out :) On this short episode, we're talking about the benefit to "doing" and not standing still when you have a fire in you. Have a listen, subscribe, follow, share it out... Above all, don't forget to #Be Vivacious-Vanessa The Vivacious

In this week's podcast, we chat to radio and TV presenter Adrian Chiles about his new book "The Good Drinker - How I Learned to Love Drinking Less" which is very much in tune with the Thinking Drinkers' mantra "Drink Less Drink Better" .Amusing, insightful and compelling yet never preachy, Adrian's book explores both the benefits and difficulties of drinking in moderation after years of seriously committed consumption. Adrian didn't think he had a drinking problem, until he realised he was regularly putting away 100 units of alcohol a week.When specialists told him something had to change, he had a choice to make - stop drinking completely or cut right down.He chose the latter and embarked on a fascinating quest to find the good drinker within...Adrian Chiles is a writer, television and radio presenter and world-weary West Bromwich Albion fan. He has been a presenter on BBC Radio 5 Live since the day it started in 1994 and his TV presenter work includes Working Lunch, Match of the Day 2 and The Apprentice: You're Fired.He recently released a documentary called "Drinkers Like Me", in which he explored his relationship with alcohol and decided to cut down. You can buy the book here:Buy yourself or someone else annual membership (and a signed copy of our award-winning Thinking Drinkers Almanac Book) for just £120 here. It's what Jesus would have wanted.  3 x 60ml pouches containing 3 x world class spirits delivered direct through your door every month. Exclusive access to the TD online magazine A signed copy of Thinking Drinkers Almanac (named Drinks Book of the Year 2021 by The Sunday Times) Monthly Online Tastings with The Thinking Drinkers & Guests Check out dates and tickets for our "Thinking Drinkers Pub Quiz" show, featuring lots of laughs and FIVE free drinks for evewry audience member, here:  Nottingham  London Leicester Square Harpenden Northallerton Alnwick Pendle Oldham Brighton Bedford Reading  Didcot Stroud Leicester Corby

How can restaurants avoid becoming a political football? This week's episode of the Restaurant Business podcast A Deeper Dive features Joe Kefauver, the managing partner with public affairs firm Align Public Strategies and cohost of the RB-hosted Working Lunch podcast. Kefauver discusses a variety of topics, including a backlash against corporate ESG strategies. ESG stands for environmental, social and governance. Many corporations believe that having a strong ESG framework can create shareholder value over time because it can improve their reputation. But there's been something of a backlash by conservative groups over these policies. He talks about this trend and how companies can avoid it, if they even can. He also talks about the Fast Act in California and efforts by restaurant chains to get that act in front of voters in the state, and why this topic is so important. And he discusses unions and why there hasn't been many efforts to unionize companies outside of the coffee giant Starbucks.

We are visited by Lance Trenary, the CEO of Golden Corral and if that's not enough, the Chairman of the Board of the National Restaurant Association. Lance stopped by the pod to share his experiences on leading his company out of the pandemic, how that changed his outlook as a leader, and his vision for the National Restaurant Association going forward. It's a fascinating conversation and worth listening in. And restaurant owners are being increasingly manipulated by bad actors using the prospect of poor Google reviews to shake them down for cash. Besides the illegal nature of this activity, are their reputational and public policy concerns at play here as well? We'll discuss. And activists are paying bounties to restaurant servers and bartenders to give them notice when a prominent pro-life advocate comes into their restaurant so that they may descend on the unknowing public official while they are dining. Brett Kavanaugh got the treatment last week at a Morton's Steakhouse in Washington, DC. Is this a new trend in activism? We'll take a look. We'll discuss those issues and wrap it up with the legislative scorecard.

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Impact investing is for investors who want to put their money where their heart is. And there are really interesting ETFs that offer the opportunity to do just that. Wendy Wong, head of sustainable investment partnerships at New York Life Investments, tells us more.

Every ETF comes with a story, but how do you best tell it to the marketplace? Julia Stoll, associate VP of media relations and business development at MacMillan Communications, shares her experience as a communicator on how to deliver the right message to the right people.

The ETF ecosystem is evolving as the industry grows and new participants come in. The pathway to success is not one-size-fits-all. Aisha Hunt has helped many navigate this space over the years. The experienced fund industry attorney, now heading her own firm, Kelley Hunt, shares her insights.

The founders of iClima, Gabriela Herculano and Shaila Leekha, are disrupting the conversation about ESG investing, offering a new take—and two new ETFs—that offers a unique way to access this theme.

There are a surprisingly high number of investors who don't fully understand the total cost of an investment, from ETF fees to advice, according to a recent State Street survey. Brie Williams, head of practice management at the firm shares the findings.

A lot goes into building an investment strategy, but how do you know if yours is robust enough? Liz Young, head of investment strategy at SoFi, walks us through her process, and shares what she's learned along the way.

As we kick off the second half of 2021, it's prime time to assess markets and evaluate portfolio positioning. Gargi Chaudhuri, head of iShares Investment Strategy, Americas, offers the best ideas in her midyear outlook.

Nationwide is leading an interesting effort on financial inclusion, one that Marge Farquharson, head of ETFs for the firm, is passionate about. She tells us how income needs are unique across different groups, and how Nationwide is putting those needs in the driver's seat of ETF innovation.

There's a lot of interesting innovation in ETFs, but not all of it makes headlines. Heather Bell, managing editor at ETF.com, tracks down the hidden gems of recent ETF launches, and walks down memory lane to remember the could-have-been greats that fizzled and the head-scratching greats that sizzled.

Environmental, social and governance investing is quickly expanding in the ETF space, and so is the conversation about its value proposition. Brie Williams, head of practice management at SPDR Exchange Traded Funds, dives into the numbers, the trends and the advisor/client disconnect on this theme.

ETF subadvisors connect a lot of dots within the ETF ecosystem to ensure that an ETF goes smoothly from original idea to trading desks to investor portfolios. Amrita Nandakumar, president of Vident Investment Advisory and subadvisor to nearly 50 ETFs, shares her experience in this space (and says they are ready for crypto ETFs!).

Nancy Davis, founder and CIO of Quadratic Capital, is somewhat of a newcomer to the ETF industry. She shares her experience, and explains 'IVOL,' a one-of-a-kind ETF that blends TIPS with options to access inflation expectations while being long fixed income volatility.

When it comes to financial advice, there's no such thing as a one-size-fits-all offering. Rita Cheng, chief executive officer at Blue Ocean Global Wealth, knows this well, and shares here what it takes to meet clients wherever their needs are.

Canada recently beat the U.S. to the punch, welcoming bitcoin ETFs for the first time. Prerna Chandak, VP of ETFs at Canadian asset manager Mackenzie Investments, walks us through why innovation moves fast in Canada, and in what ways that ETF market is similar and different from ours.

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The ETF ecosystem is full of opportunities for career growth. The trick is finding that next step. Jillian DelSignore, head of ETFs & Indexing for FLX Distribution, has made several moves in recent years, from a big bank to starting her own firm to landing at a startup platform. Here's what she's learned.

The passive versus active debate goes back a long way, and keeps reemerging in the ETF industry as product innovation and new ideas disrupt old norms. Aye Soe, global head of product management at S&P Dow Jones Indices, shares what the data tells us about alpha—and managers' ability to find it.

DFA entered the ETF space with a splash, launching three funds and announcing the conversion of some of its mutual funds to ETFs. Marlena Lee, head of Investment Solutions at the firm, walks us through that decision and shares fun lessons from her time working with economist Eugene Fama.

The industry saw a record number of ETF launches in 2020, and a record number of closures. Just as first-of-a-kind strategies emerged, some of the shortest-lived funds also made their debut and farewell. We go over the latest “ETF catalog” with FactSet Senior ETF Analyst Lois Gregson, and talk trends in product development.

ETF innovation is great, but not without strong product quality control behind it. Samara Cohen, who oversees that key process as co-head of iShares Markets and Investments, tells us what quality means in product development, and shares how her love of theater prepared her for the ETF role of a lifetime.

In the actively managed ETF space, it all comes down to the active manager. Janet Johnston, co-chief investment officer and portfolio manager at TrimTabs Asset Management, is one of them. She shares the day-to-day challenges of running two active ETFs, and tells us why she loves that hands-on role.

The March market madness taught us a few things about how ETFs work in a moment of crisis—among them, how authorized participants show up en masse when they're needed most. Shelly Antoniewicz, senior director of industry and financial analysis at the Investment Company Institute, shares the data from ICI's look into recent ETF market action.

Marketing and public relations are essential to any ETF distribution strategy. It all comes down to communicating the right message to the right investor. Alex Levis, president of Arro Financial Communications, walks us through the day-to-day effort of crafting compelling ETF stories.

ETF boards are an integral part of the ETF ecosystem, but one we rarely talk about. Stephanie Pierce, CEO of ETF, Index & Cash Investment Strategies at BNY Mellon Investment Management, walks us through how boards are put together, how they operate and when they are most important.

The financial industry isn't heralded for diversity, but things are changing, says Brie Williams, head of practice management at SPDR ETFs. We dive into the data and trends shaping the diversity conversation in our industry, and talk about the progress that's been made, and the progress that's still needed.