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In this episode of the Remarkable Retail podcast, hosts Michael LeBlanc and Steve Dennis begin with a news segment covering recent market developments, notably the "tariff turmoil" between the US and China. They discuss how the US has partially de-escalated its stance, with tariffs dropping from a proposed 145% to 30%, creating a 90-day window for retailers to import products. However, they emphasize that smaller retailers remain disproportionately affected due to limited resources compared to giants like Home Depot.The hosts also cover recent retail earnings reports, including Walmart's strong comp store sales growth despite withdrawing Q2 guidance, and their strategic pricing approach to tariff impacts. Other earnings news included On Running's impressive 40% sales growth, while American Eagle, JC Penney, and Burberry reported significant losses. Additional news touched on refinancing challenges at Kohl's, potential bankruptcy concerns at Saks, and Dick's Sporting Goods' surprising acquisition of Foot Locker.The featured interview with Stephen Yalof, CEO and President of Tanger, explores his extensive career spanning retail real estate, including roles at New Plan Realty Trust, Gap, Ralph Lauren, and Simon before joining Tanger in 2020 – humorously noting he arrived when "every one of their 3,000 stores was closed" due to COVID.Yalof provides a fascinating historical perspective on outlet centers, explaining how they evolved from manufacturers' sales of returned items and factory seconds to a strategic retail channel. He details how the Tanger family themselves were shirt manufacturers who realized they were "selling more stuff out the back door than out the front door" before creating the first outlet center in Burlington, North Carolina.The conversation explores how vertical retailers like Gap transformed the model, creating consolidation stores for excess inventory before establishing dedicated outlet locations. This evolution progressed from pure excess inventory management to serving aspirational customers who understand brands but can't afford full price – what Yalof describes as bringing customers "into your ecosystem."In response to competition from online and fast-fashion retailers, Yalof explains Tanger's strategy shift from purely "power shopping" to full-service experiences with improved food, entertainment, and amenities. He compares this to how stadiums have evolved despite at-home viewing advances, stating, "We're the general merchandise managers of our shopping centers... it's about picking the right uses, right experiences, the right amenities."The interview concludes with insights into Tanger's digital engagement strategies, including how they leverage customer data to create targeted marketing campaigns and provide stackable discounts through retailer partnerships, guided by their vision of "using customer insight to inform the future of shopping." Here is a 10% off code for the CommerceNext Growth Show exclusive to Remarkable Retail listeners: REMARKABLE. About UsSteve Dennis is a strategic advisor and keynote speaker focused on growth and innovation, who has also been named one of the world's top retail influencers. He is the bestselling authro of two books: Leaders Leap: Transforming Your Company at the Speed of Disruption and Remarkable Retail: How To Win & Keep Customers in the Age of Disruption. Steve regularly shares his insights in his role as a Forbes senior retail contributor and on social media.Michael LeBlanc is the president and founder of M.E. LeBlanc & Company Inc, a senior retail advisor, keynote speaker and now, media entrepreneur. He has been on the front lines of retail industry change for his entire career. Michael has delivered keynotes, hosted fire-side discussions and participated worldwide in thought leadership panels, most recently on the main stage in Toronto at Retail Council of Canada's Retail Marketing conference with leaders from Walmart & Google. He brings 25+ years of brand/retail/marketing & eCommerce leadership experience with Levi's, Black & Decker, Hudson's Bay, CanWest Media, Pandora Jewellery, The Shopping Channel and Retail Council of Canada to his advisory, speaking and media practice.Michael produces and hosts a network of leading retail trade podcasts, including the award-winning No.1 independent retail industry podcast in America, Remarkable Retail with his partner, Dallas-based best-selling author Steve Dennis; Canada's top retail industry podcast The Voice of Retail and Canada's top food industry and one of the top Canadian-produced management independent podcasts in the country, The Food Professor with Dr. Sylvain Charlebois from Dalhousie University in Halifax.Rethink Retail has recognized Michael as one of the top global retail experts for the fourth year in a row, Thinkers 360 has named him on of the Top 50 global thought leaders in retail, RTIH has named him a top 100 global though leader in retail technology and Coresight Research has named Michael a Retail AI Influencer. If you are a BBQ fan, you can tune into Michael's cooking show, Last Request BBQ, on YouTube, Instagram, X and yes, TikTok.Michael is available for keynote presentations helping retailers, brands and retail industry insiders explaining the current state and future of the retail industry in North America and around the world.

Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof discusses the pivotal changes in Tanger's retail real estate strategy with JLL's Naveen Jaggi. Originally an outlet center company, Tanger is now pivoting towards experience-focused, full-price centers. Yalof outlines how post-COVID dynamics, such as the popularity of open-air environments and the addition of food and lifestyle experiences, inform this shift. The discussion also touches on retailers' cautious optimism reflected in their long-term strategies, the impact of blending full-price and outlet spaces, and Tanger's future investment plans in lesser-known but high-potential markets. The conversation concludes with insights into the evolving landscape of shopping centers, emphasizing the importance of creating compelling consumer experiences. James Cook is the Director of Retail Research in the Americas for JLL.  Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify  Listen: WhereWeBuy.show  Email: jamesd.cook@jll.com  YouTube: http://everythingweknow.show/ Read more retail research here:  http://www.us.jll.com/retail Theme music is Run in the Night by The Good Lawdz, under Creative Commons license.  

In this JLL "Trends & Insights" episode, Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof discusses the pivotal changes in Tanger's retail real estate strategy with JLL's Naveen Jaggi. Originally an outlet center company, Tanger is now pivoting towards experience-focused, full-price centers. Yalof outlines how post-COVID dynamics, such as the popularity of open-air environments and the addition of food and lifestyle experiences, inform this shift. The discussion also touches on retailers' cautious optimism reflected in their long-term strategies, the impact of blending full-price and outlet spaces, and Tanger's future investment plans in lesser-known but high-potential markets. The conversation concludes with insights into the evolving landscape of shopping centers, emphasizing the importance of creating compelling consumer experiences. Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Google Podcasts   Email us at trendspodcast@JLL.com.  Get more insights about commercial real estate here. 

Christine Russo, creator of What Just Happened, sits with Tanger CEO Steve Yalof. In this wide-ranging conversation, Russo and Yalof discuss Tanger's accelerated back-to-school timeline, the company's expansion into full-price, and the critical role of experience in modern retail. Yalof shares that community is a major contributor in all of their strategies. They discuss how knowing the customer, having a digital-physical service, and hands-on leadership approach are driving both traffic and long-term growth. The episode offers a candid look at how Tanger is evolving beyond outlets—and why Yalof believes retail is no longer just about real estate, but about relevance and experience.Covered in the discussion:Back-to-School Strategy to Support CustomersTanger is advancing its back-to-school promotions to June, responding to macroeconomic uncertainty and possible tariff disruptions. By partnering with brands like J.Crew, Adidas, and Crocs, Tanger aims to meet early consumer demand for both value and availability.The holiday selling season has crept earlier, with consumer behavior now shaped by early access and urgency. Tanger capitalized on this trend with successful campaigns like 'Black Friday Every Day' to extend the sales cycle and increase frequency of visits.Tanger emphasizes the social and communal aspects of physical retail, offering more than transactional value. The company curates experiences that encourage family and group engagement, reinforcing loyalty through shared shopping moments.Physical Retail and Digital EngagementDigitally native brands are finding enhanced performance through physical retail footprints. Tanger leverages this omnichannel dynamic to deepen customer engagement and create reciprocal value between online and offline channels.Full-Price PivotTanger is diversifying into full-price with a 'town center' feel and format as outlet acquisition opportunities become scarce. This strategic pivot aligns with consumer demand for mixed-use destinations that integrate retail, dining, and services in open-air environments.Retail Experience PhilosophyTanger positions itself as an experience company, prioritizing ambiance, service, and personalization as opposed to strictly conventional real estate metrics. Its vision emphasizes curated environments that attract and retain customers through emotional and practical value.

Shoot us a Text.Episode #1038: Today we're talking about the expected surge in auto dealership M&A activity, Hyundai's latest software update that simplifies EV charging across major networks, and Tanger's decision to launch its back-to-school campaign early in response to ongoing tariff concerns.Show Notes with links:Though Q1 saw a dip in dealership buy-sell activity, The Presidio Group sees the rest of 2025 heating up. With election season uncertainty in the rearview, dealers may be ready to get back to the negotiating table.Q1 had 82 transactions involving 106 dealerships, down from 90 deals and 175 stores last year.Election year uncertainty slowed activity, but momentum is now rebounding with Presidio saying the pipeline is “robust” and expecting strong summer/fall dealmaking.Presidio President George Karolis said that tariffs are adding complexity, especially around brand valuation and sourcing strategies. However, many dealers are already looking past tariffs, and there are more buyers than sellers in the current market.“Certainly, [tariffs have] come up. If anything, maybe we're buying a little bit of time just to see what happens over the next 90 days before we finalize some transactions,” said Sonic Automotive President Jeff Dyke.Hyundai EV drivers just got a serious charging upgrade. With tighter app integration and support for plug-and-charge at Tesla Superchargers, the Ioniq lineup is catching up to the Tesla standard in user experience.New software upgrades bring MyHyundai app support for Tesla, ChargePoint, EVGo, and Ionna.Plug-and-charge is now available on Ioniq 5, Ioniq 9, and future EVs—just plug in and go.App features include route planning, charger location, and direct in-app payments.Older Hyundai EVs can access Superchargers with an adapter; however the Kona EV is not yet supported.The upgrade aims to make EV charging “as easy as gassing up.”As tariffs loom large, outlet mall giant Tanger is speeding up its seasonal strategy. The company's early back-to-school campaign kicks off June 1, tapping into consumer concerns over rising prices and potential supply shortfalls.Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof says early shopping means better deals and availability.This year's campaign targets 10 million TangerClub members with urgent messaging and marks a pivot from last year's late-July start.Other retailers like Fashion Nova and Beis are also urging pre-tariff purchases.“If they can make decisions early and shop early, then they can take advantage of getting the products they want at the price they want,” said Yalof.Join Paul J Daly and Kyle Mountsier every morning for the Automotive State of the Union podcast as they connect the dots across car dealerships, retail trends, emerging tech like AI, and cultural shifts—bringing clarity, speed, and people-first insight to automotive leaders navigating a rapidly changing industry.Get the Daily Push Back email at https://www.asotu.com/ JOIN the conversation on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/company/asotu/

In this episode of The Retail Pilot, Ken Pilot welcomes back Stephen Yalof, President and CEO of Tanger, Inc. With over 25 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Stephen shares insights into Tanger's growth strategies, the evolution of retail spaces, and how the company is adapting to changing consumer behaviors. From expanding into full-price lifestyle centers to enhancing customer experiences through digital innovation and loyalty programs, Stephen provides a comprehensive look at Tanger's journey and future direction. Key Topics Discussed 1. Tanger's Recent Successes Performance Highlights: Tanger achieved a 4.3% increase in net operating income (NOI) and a 97.4% occupancy rate. The company executed 543 leases covering 2.6 million square feet over the past year. Expansion Efforts: Recent acquisitions include The Promenade at Chenal in Little Rock, Arkansas, which features the only Apple Store in the state. 2. Growth Strategy Diversification: While maintaining its core outlet business, Tanger is expanding into full-price open-air lifestyle centers that include specialty stores, grocery anchors, and other amenities. Acquisition Focus: Stephen emphasized the importance of acquiring high-quality properties in strategic markets to leverage existing regional management teams. 3. Enhancing Customer Experience Tanger Club Loyalty Program: A tiered membership program offering discounts and perks for shoppers. Members can choose between free or paid memberships ($20 annually) for additional benefits. Digital Integration: Introduction of QR codes for real-time offers and digital savings passports, replacing outdated coupon books. Amenities and Entertainment: Investments in food offerings, gathering spaces, and entertainment options like pickleball courts to create a more engaging shopping experience. 4. Industry Trends Blending Physical and Digital Retail: Tanger is exploring e-commerce integration as part of its long-term strategy while using digital tools to enhance in-store experiences. Health & Beauty Brands: Increased presence of brands like Sephora and Ulta in outlet environments, offering regular-priced products alongside experiential services. 5. Leadership and Team Building Talent Development: Stephen emphasizes hiring complementary skill sets to address organizational blind spots and promoting from within to keep employees motivated. Communication Practices: Regular town halls, employee resource groups (ERGs), and an intranet ensure transparency and engagement across the organization. 6. Reflections on Leadership Lessons Learned: Stephen highlights the importance of "failing fast" to pivot quickly when strategies don't work. He also stresses the value of building a strong team aligned with company goals. Notable Quotes "Fail fast—if something doesn't work, pivot quickly and move on." – Stephen Yalof "We're lifestyle-izing our portfolio by adding food, beverage, amenities, and entertainment to enhance the customer experience." – Stephen Yalof "Our loyalty program is about understanding our customers better and providing them with personalized value." – Stephen YalofHosted by Ausha. See ausha.co/privacy-policy for more information.

Episode Summary:In this episode of The Retail Pilot, Ken Pilot welcomes back Stephen Yalof, President and CEO of Tanger. With over 25 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, Stephen shares insights into Tanger's growth strategies, the evolution of retail spaces, and how the company is adapting to changing consumer behaviors. From expanding into full-price lifestyle centers to enhancing customer experiences through digital innovation and loyalty programs, Stephen provides a comprehensive look at Tanger's journey and future direction.Key Topics Discussed1. Tanger's Recent SuccessesPerformance Highlights: Tanger achieved a 4.3% increase in net operating income (NOI) and a 97.4% occupancy rate. The company executed 543 leases covering 2.6 million square feet over the past year.Expansion Efforts: Recent acquisitions include The Promenade at Chenal in Little Rock, Arkansas, which features the only Apple Store in the state.2. Growth StrategyDiversification: While maintaining its core outlet business, Tanger is expanding into full-price open-air lifestyle centers that include specialty stores, grocery anchors, and other amenities.Acquisition Focus: Stephen emphasized the importance of acquiring high-quality properties in strategic markets to leverage existing regional management teams.3. Enhancing Customer ExperienceTanger Club Loyalty Program: A tiered membership program offering discounts and perks for shoppers. Members can choose between free or paid memberships ($20 annually) for additional benefits.Digital Integration: Introduction of QR codes for real-time offers and digital savings passports, replacing outdated coupon books.Amenities and Entertainment: Investments in food offerings, gathering spaces, and entertainment options like pickleball courts to create a more engaging shopping experience.4. Industry TrendsBlending Physical and Digital Retail: Tanger is exploring e-commerce integration as part of its long-term strategy while using digital tools to enhance in-store experiences.Health & Beauty Brands: Increased presence of brands like Sephora and Ulta in outlet environments, offering regular-priced products alongside experiential services.5. Leadership and Team BuildingTalent Development: Stephen emphasizes hiring complementary skill sets to address organizational blind spots and promoting from within to keep employees motivated.Communication Practices: Regular town halls, employee resource groups (ERGs), and an intranet ensure transparency and engagement across the organization.6. Reflections on LeadershipLessons Learned: Stephen highlights the importance of "failing fast" to pivot quickly when strategies don't work. He also stresses the value of building a strong team aligned with company goals.Notable Quotes"Fail fast—if something doesn't work, pivot quickly and move on." – Stephen Yalof"We're lifestyle-izing our portfolio by adding food, beverage, amenities, and entertainment to enhance the customer experience." – Stephen Yalof"Our loyalty program is about understanding our customers better and providing them with personalized value." – Stephen YalofConnect with UsStay updated on Tanger's latest developments:Website: TangerFollow The Retail Pilot for more insightful conversations with industry leaders!

With Amazon and online shopping exploding in popularity, with new habits formed and accelerated during the pandemic, brick-and-mortar stores are at yet another turning point to regain relevancy. It is now a common sight to drive around towns in North America to see malls and outlet centers slowly hollowing out, becoming something else, or a place for mall walkers to get some steps in.   One company rebooting the outlet mall experience in a big way is Tanger, a leading operator of upscale shopping centers across North America. Although this company has been around for 30 years, in the last 4 years alone they have been on a post-covid bounce back and are now valued at over $3B.   On this episode of the Reboot Chronicles, Tanger CEO Stephen Yalof gives us a behind the scenes tour of how he's rebooting the company—and competing in the ever-growing digital age. Listen in as we unpack changes being made to bring shoppers back into brick-and-mortar stores, shifts in consumer behaviors, and some advice for young professionals looking to make an impact in the retail economy.

Tanger Factory Outlet Centers recently held their earnings call for Q1 2024 where CEO, Stephen J. Yalof conveyed critical financial indicators to investors. Although there were no numerical specifics regarding revenue, net income, funds from operations (FFO), and occupancy rates, Yalof's statements provide an indication of positive performance for this period.During the call, the company's resilience in managing the COVID-19 pandemic was notable. Methods such as implementing comprehensive safety measures, providing rent relief programs, and initiating innovative cost reduction strategies were broadly utilised, aiding in offsetting the deleterious impacts of the pandemic.The call alluded to several factors that influenced the company's performance in Q1 2024. These included shifting consumer behaviors, changes in shopping traffic, store closures and openings, and effectiveness of marketing efforts.Regarding the future, Yalof and team discussed their expectations for the remainder of 2024 on the call. There were mentions of potential challenges, yet they also highlighted the anticipation of growth opportunities, new projects, and cost-saving initiatives, which could shape their performance.In closing, the company managed to maintain financial performance and display essential resilience amidst the ongoing challenges posed by the pandemic, as revealed on the earnings call. While the company expressed optimism for its future, it's necessary to note such forward-looking statements inherently carry uncertainties and actual results may differ. Given these varied contributing factors and expectations, Tanger Factory Outlet Centers' trajectory for the rest of 2024 remains a topic for close observation. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.theprompt.email

Tanger President/CEO Stephen J Yalof speaks on the retail infrastructure sector and rates with Bloomberg's Jonathan Ferro and Lisa Abramowicz See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ken Pilot interviews Stephen Yalof, President and CEO of Tanger, Inc. Stephen Yalof is the President and Chief Executive Officer of Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc., a leading operator of upscale, open-air outlet centers with 37 locations and an additional center currently under development across 20 states and Canada. Steve joined in April 2020 as President and Chief Operating Officer before succeeding Steven B. Tanger as CEO in January 2021, bringing with him over 25 years of experience in the commercial real estate industry, with a primary focus on the retail space. He oversees the operations of the executive and senior leadership teams, emphasizing evolving the customer shopping experience, and sits on the board of directors.Before joining Tanger Outlets, Steve served as the Chief Executive Officer of Simon Premium Outlets, where he drove forward the expansion and development of their real estate portfolio. He previously served as Senior Vice President of Real Estate for Ralph Lauren and Senior Director of Real Estate for The Gap, Inc.Steve serves as a Trustee of the International Council of Shopping Centers (ICSC), as well as on the advisory boards of HeadCount and the Center for Real Estate & Urban Analysis (CREUA) at George Washington University, his alma mater, where he earned a B.S. in Business Administration.Key takeaways from this podcast are:1.    Holiday Optimism: Yalof expresses optimism about the holiday selling season, citing it as one of the biggest weekends for retail sales. He emphasizes the importance of monitoring traffic, sales, and anecdotes in gauging success.2.    Career Journey & Industry Connections: Yalof reflects on his career journey, starting from New Plan Realty Trust to working with the Gap and Ralph Lauren. He highlights the growth and accomplishments of individuals he's worked with who are now in influential roles in different companies within the retail industry.3.    Outlet Centers & Retail Success: He delves into the outlet business model, highlighting how outlet centers differentiate themselves from traditional retail spaces. Yalof emphasizes how retailers in outlet spaces offer lifestyle-focused brand experiences and attract customers seeking brand-specific items.4.    Tanger's Approach & Evolution: Tanger, now Tanger Inc., has redefined itself to adapt to changing consumer behavior, focusing on the local community and tourism. They've expanded offerings beyond just shopping to include better food options, amenities, and even entertainment to enhance the overall experience.5.    Team Building & Field-Led Approach: Yalof emphasizes the importance of his team, the changes made to the leasing and operational structures, and the decentralization of the decision-making process. He values field-led management, considering each location's uniqueness and tailoring strategies accordingly.6.    Leadership Transition and Vision: Steve Yalof has stepped into a prominent leadership role at Tanger Inc. after Steve Tanger's departure. Yalof's leadership, vision, and ability to attract talent are highlighted as crucial factors impacting the company positively.7.    Challenges Faced: Yalof outlines three significant challenges: talent retention due to increased competition, security concerns related to organized crime affecting shoppers, and the impact of global economic fluctuations on consumer spending and disposable income.8.    Diverse Growth Opportunities: Beyond organic growth strategies like adding new shopping centers, Tanger Inc. explores various growth avenues. These include expanding food and beverage offerings, integrating community-focused spaces in shopping centers, and considering adjacent properties for development.9.    Evolution of Shopping Center Experience: Yalof emphasizes the shift in shopping center dynamics towards a balanced mix of retail and amenities, drawing an analogy to sports stadiums. The goal is to offer an experiential blend that encourages people to engage beyond shopping.10. Reflections on Leadership and Learning: Yalof mentions the importance of managing pace and expectations in implementing changes within the company. He emphasizes the value of a strong board of directors as a crucial support system and learning resource, contributing significantly to Tanger Inc.'s growth trajectory.

This week I sat down with a real trailblazer in the world of meditation. If you have meditated before, would like to meditate, or have tried and didn't feel like you "got it"--please join me to have your questions answers and myths about this profound daily practice addressed by the woman who brought meditation into modern daily life. In episode 70 of The Thin Thinking Podcast, I have the honor of interviewing Suze Yalof Schwartz, the founder and CEO of the Unplug Meditation App, and the world's first drop-in secular meditation studio. Join us, as Suze will discuss the beauty of meditation and how it can help us with our weight loss journey. She also has a special offer for 2 free months on her Unplug meditation app--sign up here.   In This Episode, You'll Also Learn… “Unmything the myths” that will keep you away from getting started on your meditation The difference between meditation and mindfulness Suze's meditation experience and advice for those who are new to this kind of practice   Links Mentioned in the Episode: Get free 2 months of meditation on the Unplug app Sign up for my FREE video series: "The 3 Mental Shifts to End the Weight Struggle Once and for All" Sign up for the FREE HYPNOSIS DOWNLOAD : Shift Out of Sugar Cravings My book, From Fat to Thin Thinking: Unlock Your Mind for Permanent Weight Loss (Includes a 30-day hypnosis process.) What would you love to hear about on the podcast? Click here and let me know Subscribe to the email list so that you never miss an episode! Get more thin thinking tools and strategies

David Alistair Yalof, Professor and Department Head University of Connecticut Department of Political Science. Re: California, New York among states likely to lose House seats in Census data; Florida and Texas set to gain. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Alistair Yalof Professor and Department Head University of Connecticut Department of Political Science. Re: discuss what happened over weekend with impeachment and will this now be put to rest? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

My Guest in this episode is Suze Yalof Schwartz the Founder and CEO of the Unplug Meditation App and the world’s first secular meditation studio. The App allows you to feel good the easy way. It is full of short, inspirational and effective meditation for every situation. To find out more about the Unplug App: Unplug Meditation Buy Suze's book "Unplug: A Simple Guide to Meditation for Busy Skeptics and Modern Soul Seekers"  Visit the website: https://www.unplug.com Find out more about Zen Me Coaching here: https://www.zenme.tv/ Follow me on Instagram here: @camilladallerup About Suze Yalof Schwartz  In 2012, Suze learned a three-minute meditation that changed her life forever. After taking hundreds of hours of classes, reading every book possible, and listening to podcasts and lectures from the world's most famous meditation teachers, Suze realized that meditation needed a makeover, and she was the one to do it. Suze's mission is to make meditation simple, accessible, powerful and interesting enough so that everyone will want to practice it and experience the benefits for themselves.

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Bob Komsic is filling in for Libby Znaimer. He is joined by Michael Taube, a Troy Media syndicated columnist and Washington Times contributor, Dr. Elliot Tepper, Senior Fellow at the Norman Paterson School of International Affairs at Carleton University and David A. Yalof, Professor and Department Head of Political Science at the University of Connecticut. Following weeks of closed-door testimony, public hearings have started into the impeachment inquiry of U.S. President Donald Trump. Listen live, weekdays from noon to 1, on Zoomer Radio!

Presidency scholars Bert A. Rockman and Andrew Rudalevige have compiled an excellent array of authors and essays in their edited volume, The Obama Legacy (University Press of Kansas, 2019). This book, with twelve chapters that explore multiple dimensions of Barack Obama’s Administration, provides readers with substantial analysis of policy, partisanship, historical and political context in considering both the administration itself and the legacy of Obama’s administration. This book is part of a series that has included retrospective evaluation and analysis of the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and now Barack Obama. While this series on individual presidential legacies was initially published by other presses, it now resides at the University Press of Kansas as part of the book series on presidential appraisals and legacies. The Obama Legacy covers the domestic and foreign policy attempts, failures, and achievements in thoughtful chapters by Alyssa Julian, John D. Graham, and David Patrick Houghton, while also examining how Obama and his presidency contributed to shaping of the partisan landscape. Julia Azari’s chapter tracing the rise of even more acute partisanship and polarization and how the parties grappled with these dynamics is a key contribution to the presidential scholarship around party polarization. Each chapter of the book includes an assessment of partisanship and polarization because it is impossible to understand the Obama presidency and its legacy without this lens of analysis and interpretation. Alvin B. Tillery Jr. and Angela Gutierrez, Angela X. Ocampo, and Matt A. Barreto focus their respective chapters on Obama and his administration’s relationship with key demographic groups, particularly African Americans and Latino/Latina Americans. The book also pays specific attention to the Obama Administration’s relationship with the branches of government in chapters by Molly E. Reynolds, Sharice Thrower, and David A. Yalof. Rockman and Rudalevige have produced an accessible and important discussion of the Obama Administration, the impact of Obama’s two terms in the White House, and the historical context in which to consider Obama’s legacy as president. Lilly J. Goren is professor of Political Science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She co-edited the award-winning Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Presidency scholars Bert A. Rockman and Andrew Rudalevige have compiled an excellent array of authors and essays in their edited volume, The Obama Legacy (University Press of Kansas, 2019). This book, with twelve chapters that explore multiple dimensions of Barack Obama’s Administration, provides readers with substantial analysis of policy, partisanship, historical and political context in considering both the administration itself and the legacy of Obama’s administration. This book is part of a series that has included retrospective evaluation and analysis of the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and now Barack Obama. While this series on individual presidential legacies was initially published by other presses, it now resides at the University Press of Kansas as part of the book series on presidential appraisals and legacies. The Obama Legacy covers the domestic and foreign policy attempts, failures, and achievements in thoughtful chapters by Alyssa Julian, John D. Graham, and David Patrick Houghton, while also examining how Obama and his presidency contributed to shaping of the partisan landscape. Julia Azari’s chapter tracing the rise of even more acute partisanship and polarization and how the parties grappled with these dynamics is a key contribution to the presidential scholarship around party polarization. Each chapter of the book includes an assessment of partisanship and polarization because it is impossible to understand the Obama presidency and its legacy without this lens of analysis and interpretation. Alvin B. Tillery Jr. and Angela Gutierrez, Angela X. Ocampo, and Matt A. Barreto focus their respective chapters on Obama and his administration’s relationship with key demographic groups, particularly African Americans and Latino/Latina Americans. The book also pays specific attention to the Obama Administration’s relationship with the branches of government in chapters by Molly E. Reynolds, Sharice Thrower, and David A. Yalof. Rockman and Rudalevige have produced an accessible and important discussion of the Obama Administration, the impact of Obama’s two terms in the White House, and the historical context in which to consider Obama’s legacy as president. Lilly J. Goren is professor of Political Science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She co-edited the award-winning Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Presidency scholars Bert A. Rockman and Andrew Rudalevige have compiled an excellent array of authors and essays in their edited volume, The Obama Legacy (University Press of Kansas, 2019). This book, with twelve chapters that explore multiple dimensions of Barack Obama’s Administration, provides readers with substantial analysis of policy, partisanship, historical and political context in considering both the administration itself and the legacy of Obama’s administration. This book is part of a series that has included retrospective evaluation and analysis of the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and now Barack Obama. While this series on individual presidential legacies was initially published by other presses, it now resides at the University Press of Kansas as part of the book series on presidential appraisals and legacies. The Obama Legacy covers the domestic and foreign policy attempts, failures, and achievements in thoughtful chapters by Alyssa Julian, John D. Graham, and David Patrick Houghton, while also examining how Obama and his presidency contributed to shaping of the partisan landscape. Julia Azari’s chapter tracing the rise of even more acute partisanship and polarization and how the parties grappled with these dynamics is a key contribution to the presidential scholarship around party polarization. Each chapter of the book includes an assessment of partisanship and polarization because it is impossible to understand the Obama presidency and its legacy without this lens of analysis and interpretation. Alvin B. Tillery Jr. and Angela Gutierrez, Angela X. Ocampo, and Matt A. Barreto focus their respective chapters on Obama and his administration’s relationship with key demographic groups, particularly African Americans and Latino/Latina Americans. The book also pays specific attention to the Obama Administration’s relationship with the branches of government in chapters by Molly E. Reynolds, Sharice Thrower, and David A. Yalof. Rockman and Rudalevige have produced an accessible and important discussion of the Obama Administration, the impact of Obama’s two terms in the White House, and the historical context in which to consider Obama’s legacy as president. Lilly J. Goren is professor of Political Science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She co-edited the award-winning Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Presidency scholars Bert A. Rockman and Andrew Rudalevige have compiled an excellent array of authors and essays in their edited volume, The Obama Legacy (University Press of Kansas, 2019). This book, with twelve chapters that explore multiple dimensions of Barack Obama’s Administration, provides readers with substantial analysis of policy, partisanship, historical and political context in considering both the administration itself and the legacy of Obama’s administration. This book is part of a series that has included retrospective evaluation and analysis of the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and now Barack Obama. While this series on individual presidential legacies was initially published by other presses, it now resides at the University Press of Kansas as part of the book series on presidential appraisals and legacies. The Obama Legacy covers the domestic and foreign policy attempts, failures, and achievements in thoughtful chapters by Alyssa Julian, John D. Graham, and David Patrick Houghton, while also examining how Obama and his presidency contributed to shaping of the partisan landscape. Julia Azari’s chapter tracing the rise of even more acute partisanship and polarization and how the parties grappled with these dynamics is a key contribution to the presidential scholarship around party polarization. Each chapter of the book includes an assessment of partisanship and polarization because it is impossible to understand the Obama presidency and its legacy without this lens of analysis and interpretation. Alvin B. Tillery Jr. and Angela Gutierrez, Angela X. Ocampo, and Matt A. Barreto focus their respective chapters on Obama and his administration’s relationship with key demographic groups, particularly African Americans and Latino/Latina Americans. The book also pays specific attention to the Obama Administration’s relationship with the branches of government in chapters by Molly E. Reynolds, Sharice Thrower, and David A. Yalof. Rockman and Rudalevige have produced an accessible and important discussion of the Obama Administration, the impact of Obama’s two terms in the White House, and the historical context in which to consider Obama’s legacy as president. Lilly J. Goren is professor of Political Science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She co-edited the award-winning Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Presidency scholars Bert A. Rockman and Andrew Rudalevige have compiled an excellent array of authors and essays in their edited volume, The Obama Legacy (University Press of Kansas, 2019). This book, with twelve chapters that explore multiple dimensions of Barack Obama’s Administration, provides readers with substantial analysis of policy, partisanship, historical and political context in considering both the administration itself and the legacy of Obama’s administration. This book is part of a series that has included retrospective evaluation and analysis of the presidencies of George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton, George W. Bush, and now Barack Obama. While this series on individual presidential legacies was initially published by other presses, it now resides at the University Press of Kansas as part of the book series on presidential appraisals and legacies. The Obama Legacy covers the domestic and foreign policy attempts, failures, and achievements in thoughtful chapters by Alyssa Julian, John D. Graham, and David Patrick Houghton, while also examining how Obama and his presidency contributed to shaping of the partisan landscape. Julia Azari’s chapter tracing the rise of even more acute partisanship and polarization and how the parties grappled with these dynamics is a key contribution to the presidential scholarship around party polarization. Each chapter of the book includes an assessment of partisanship and polarization because it is impossible to understand the Obama presidency and its legacy without this lens of analysis and interpretation. Alvin B. Tillery Jr. and Angela Gutierrez, Angela X. Ocampo, and Matt A. Barreto focus their respective chapters on Obama and his administration’s relationship with key demographic groups, particularly African Americans and Latino/Latina Americans. The book also pays specific attention to the Obama Administration’s relationship with the branches of government in chapters by Molly E. Reynolds, Sharice Thrower, and David A. Yalof. Rockman and Rudalevige have produced an accessible and important discussion of the Obama Administration, the impact of Obama’s two terms in the White House, and the historical context in which to consider Obama’s legacy as president. Lilly J. Goren is professor of Political Science at Carroll University in Waukesha, WI. She co-edited the award-winning Women and the White House: Gender, Popular Culture, and Presidential Politics (University Press of Kentucky, 2012). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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FOOD AND THE CITYNew York’s Professional Chefs, Restaurateurs, Line Cooks,Street Vendors, and Purveyors Talk About What They Do and Why They Do ItBy Ina YalofWhen many of us think New York City, we think food—from the latest ethnic discovery to the culinary innovations of cutting-edge chefs to the comfort foods we grew up eating. In FOOD AND THE CITY: New York’s Professional Chefs, Restaurateurs, Line Cooks, Street Vendors, and Purveyors Talk About What They Do and Why They Do It (G. P. Putnam’s Sons: on sale May 31, 2016), journalist and bestselling author Ina Yalof’s pens a delectable journey inside the city’s pulsating food scene. From Zabar’s deli counter to the Pierre Hotel, from Harlem Shake to RedFarm, Yalof captures the stories of the people who have made this industry their lives.The stories they tell, while each unique, nonetheless share common threads: hard work, creativity, and most of all a passion for food. Much like the folks in the food industry in your city!Yalof takes readers into the kitchens, dining rooms, and even wine cellars of a cross section of the city’s eateries—from casual to posh, from diners to five-star hotels. She talks to chefs who have risen from dishwasher and line cook to the pinnacle of their profession. From their singular stories, readers glean essential truths about what it takes to operate a successful restaurant in one of the most demanding markets in the world—whether maintaining the legendary reputation of the “21” Club, making the catering run on time at the Pierre Hotel, or serving eggs and blue-plate specials on upper Broadway.Yalof also takes us into a complex behind-the-scenes world as she visits butchers, cheesemongers, and bakers. She ventures far afield to food purveyors most New Yorkers rarely think about: a caterer tasked with feeding a large, hungry, transient film crew; a firefighter who cooks for the rest of his Rescue Company; and the executive director of Nutritional Services at Rikers Island, where the NYC Department of Correction prepares 47,000 meals a day. Whether Yalof’s destination is Zabar’s, Chinatown, or the kitchen of Brooklyn’s Sucre Mort Pralines, the stories she unearths create an unforgettable gallery of New Yorkers who embody its culinary heart and soul.Praised by culinary geniuses Marcus Samuelsson, Daniel Boulud, and Eric Ripert, FOOD AND THE CITY is a fascinating oral history from an unforgettable gallery of New Yorkers who embody its culinary heart and soul. It is full of delicious insights, inspiring stories, and singular anecdotes that together paint a vibrant picture of metropolitan food culture. To name just a few:•Dominique Ansel explains what great good fortune led him to make the first Cronut•Ghaya Oliveira, who came to New York as a young Tunisian stockbroker, recounts her hardscrabble yet swift trajectory from dishwasher to executive pastry chef at Daniel•Restaurateur Ed Schoenfeld describes his journey from nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn to New York’s indisputable Chinese food maven•Old-schoolers like David Fox, third-generation owner of Fox’s U-bet syrup,•and the outspoken Upper West Side butcher Schatzie,•plus new kids on the block like Patrick Collins, sous chef at The Dutch,•and Brooklyn artisan Lauren Clark of Sucre Mort Pralines“Each story in this book inspires me with the turn of the page,” says Marcus Samuelsson, James Beard Award–winning chef and New York Times–bestselling author of Marcus Off Duty and Yes, Chef. “These are stories of passion, motivation, hardship, and resilience. Ina Yalof has captured the ingredients for success in the New York City restaurant scene while weaving tales that showcase the unwavering spirit of our fellow New Yorkers.”ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ina Yalof has been writing books and articles about such diverse subjects as medicine, science, religion, and happiness for more than thirty years. Her books include the widely acclaimed oral history Life and Death: The Story of a Hospital, What It Means to Be Jewish, How I Write (coauthored with Janet Evanovich), and What Happy Women Know. Yalof’s articles have appeared in numerous national publications, including GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, and New York magazine. She lives and eats in New York City.

FOOD AND THE CITYNew York’s Professional Chefs, Restaurateurs, Line Cooks,Street Vendors, and Purveyors Talk About What They Do and Why They Do ItBy Ina YalofWhen many of us think New York City, we think food—from the latest ethnic discovery to the culinary innovations of cutting-edge chefs to the comfort foods we grew up eating. In FOOD AND THE CITY: New York’s Professional Chefs, Restaurateurs, Line Cooks, Street Vendors, and Purveyors Talk About What They Do and Why They Do It (G. P. Putnam’s Sons: on sale May 31, 2016), journalist and bestselling author Ina Yalof’s pens a delectable journey inside the city’s pulsating food scene. From Zabar’s deli counter to the Pierre Hotel, from Harlem Shake to RedFarm, Yalof captures the stories of the people who have made this industry their lives.The stories they tell, while each unique, nonetheless share common threads: hard work, creativity, and most of all a passion for food. Much like the folks in the food industry in your city!Yalof takes readers into the kitchens, dining rooms, and even wine cellars of a cross section of the city’s eateries—from casual to posh, from diners to five-star hotels. She talks to chefs who have risen from dishwasher and line cook to the pinnacle of their profession. From their singular stories, readers glean essential truths about what it takes to operate a successful restaurant in one of the most demanding markets in the world—whether maintaining the legendary reputation of the “21” Club, making the catering run on time at the Pierre Hotel, or serving eggs and blue-plate specials on upper Broadway.Yalof also takes us into a complex behind-the-scenes world as she visits butchers, cheesemongers, and bakers. She ventures far afield to food purveyors most New Yorkers rarely think about: a caterer tasked with feeding a large, hungry, transient film crew; a firefighter who cooks for the rest of his Rescue Company; and the executive director of Nutritional Services at Rikers Island, where the NYC Department of Correction prepares 47,000 meals a day. Whether Yalof’s destination is Zabar’s, Chinatown, or the kitchen of Brooklyn’s Sucre Mort Pralines, the stories she unearths create an unforgettable gallery of New Yorkers who embody its culinary heart and soul.Praised by culinary geniuses Marcus Samuelsson, Daniel Boulud, and Eric Ripert, FOOD AND THE CITY is a fascinating oral history from an unforgettable gallery of New Yorkers who embody its culinary heart and soul. It is full of delicious insights, inspiring stories, and singular anecdotes that together paint a vibrant picture of metropolitan food culture. To name just a few:•Dominique Ansel explains what great good fortune led him to make the first Cronut•Ghaya Oliveira, who came to New York as a young Tunisian stockbroker, recounts her hardscrabble yet swift trajectory from dishwasher to executive pastry chef at Daniel•Restaurateur Ed Schoenfeld describes his journey from nice Jewish boy from Brooklyn to New York’s indisputable Chinese food maven•Old-schoolers like David Fox, third-generation owner of Fox’s U-bet syrup,•and the outspoken Upper West Side butcher Schatzie,•plus new kids on the block like Patrick Collins, sous chef at The Dutch,•and Brooklyn artisan Lauren Clark of Sucre Mort Pralines“Each story in this book inspires me with the turn of the page,” says Marcus Samuelsson, James Beard Award–winning chef and New York Times–bestselling author of Marcus Off Duty and Yes, Chef. “These are stories of passion, motivation, hardship, and resilience. Ina Yalof has captured the ingredients for success in the New York City restaurant scene while weaving tales that showcase the unwavering spirit of our fellow New Yorkers.”ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Ina Yalof has been writing books and articles about such diverse subjects as medicine, science, religion, and happiness for more than thirty years. Her books include the widely acclaimed oral history Life and Death: The Story of a Hospital, What It Means to Be Jewish, How I Write (coauthored with Janet Evanovich), and What Happy Women Know. Yalof’s articles have appeared in numerous national publications, including GQ, Harper’s Bazaar, and New York magazine. She lives and eats in New York City.