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Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #11 - Rebecca McKenzieSend us a textIn this episode of the Well Traveled Executive Series, Chris Eddy sits down with Rebecca McKenzie, the outgoing CEO of Glen Eira City Council, to explore her public service journey from the UK to Australia.Rebecca shares her insights on the evolving landscape of leadership, the importance of diversity in governance, and the highlights and challenges of her career to date.Discover how her HR background shaped her approach to leadership and why fostering diversity is crucial for thriving communities.An inspiring conversation about the future of...2025-07-2640 min
Local Government News RoundupClosing the loophole, poor communication, and shocking mismanagementSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:An appeal to the Governor over the ESVF levyA council’s planned exit from maternal and child health servicesA grant loophole closes on the Mornington PeninsulaViolent incidents shut down a Council libraryA mayor’s war on visual pollutionA council’s warning for pet owners after three dog deathsTwo high profile mayors announce future plansShocking mismanagement of a WA council revealedAnd council tax arrears in Britain reach a staggering new highAlso today, Derek Madden, CEO of Moorabool Shire Council joins Chris...2025-07-0338 minLocal Government News RoundupIntervention granted, a dysfunctional culture laid bare, and a tax-fighting bin chickenSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A win for a metro mayor in courtA councillor resignation to trigger another by-electionA culture of distrust and fear laid bare at Hobsons BayAll systems go in Frankston for a new friendship agreement Resignations from two NSW council chiefsA groundbreaking report for the future of flood management in NSWA bin chicken enlisted to fight Queensland’s unpopular bin taxCalls for a controversial Tasmanian councillor to resignPlus pigeon eradication, a councillor pay rise, and resignation leaves an 18 year old in charge of a council.Als...2025-07-0139 minLocal Government News RoundupFunding disadvantage, a damn disgrace, and a problematic propositionSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Victorian Government accused of holding back crucial infrastructure fundingA surprise bank branch closure angers a rural councilA council introduces body worn cameras for council officersInnovative council waste management and animal control initiativesThe massive investment from councils in tackling climate change- and a call for more government assistanceSydney Council enters a controversial stadium debateA popular NYE fireworks show under threatAnd a council merger under consideration in Western AustraliaPlus MAV Chief Innovator in Residence, Bonnie Shaw, talks to Chris about the exciting...2025-06-2940 minLocal Government News RoundupDysfunctional budget debacle, mayoral challenge, and a rate cap warningSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A suspended councillor’s legal troubles resolvedA mayor’s budget challenge to the rest of the countryAn apology called for after a councillor was wrongfully accused of theftThe shock passing of two sector leaders in NSWSydney Council takes aim at gas appliances, and the unsightly proliferation of rubbish binsA Queensland council’s dysfunctional budget debacleNew general manager appointmentsAustralia used as a cautionary tale against rate capping in New ZealandAlso today, a new resource for councils to help meet the rapidly growing demand...2025-06-2439 minLocal Government News RoundupProcedural vandalism, toxic dysfunction, and a costly decisionSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:The Victorian Government releases its response to an inquiry into local government fundingTwo new members elected to the VLGA boardAbove average satisfaction for two western Victorian councilsAn acting mayor accuses colleagues of procedural vandalismA pay dispute in Townsville gets nastyA councillor’s call for complainants to pay costs of unsuccessful actionsand a report exposes a dysfunctional and psychologically unsafe councilPlus Chris speaks with Clinton Jury from LGA South Australia, after his surprise announcement last week that he’s moving on from the...2025-06-2248 minLocal Government News RoundupProject pushback, alliance pullback, and a cheeky council campaignSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A new operating model for G21 as councils withdraw fundingAn Acting CEO becomes interim as a Council recruitment moves aheadCouncils pushing back on housing and infrastructure projectsA NSW Council’s CEO appointment moves to final stepsA new guideline released on free speech in local governmentA cheeky campaign to bring a major retailer to a rural shire, andA mayor survives a leadership challengeChris is joined today by Narrabri Shire Mayor Darrell Tiemens to talk about the push to get a major retailer ba...2025-06-0346 minLocal Government News RoundupA monitor for Hobsons Bay, Council-Government clashes, plus CEO appointments and councillor resignationsSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A municipal monitor sent in to Hobsons BayCEO appointments in three states, as two former Council CEOs make a return in VictoriaGreater Geelong to stay in aged care service deliveryHigh profile councillors resign in New South Wales and QueenslandA South Australian council rocked by three Councillor resignationsHobart Council headed for a stadium conflict with the Tasmanian Governmentand a war of words between the NZ Prime Minister and capital city mayorand Chris is joined by newly appointed Central Goldfields CEO Peter Harriott...2025-05-2940 minLocal Government News RoundupFormal warning, turmoil in the top end, and a unique border rivalrySend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Indigo Shire gets the go-ahead for a revenue-neutral rate cap variationMore council winners from the Victorian state budgetA formal warning for a Council CEOA council’s massive infrastructure program unveiledA unique border rivalry in State of Origin weekA policy backdown on wood heatersA new councillor, a new General Manager,and more turmoil in the Top End as an entire council is dismissedPlus Zoe Dattner joins Chris to shine a light on the increasingly concerning issue of employee burnout at councils around th...2025-05-2534 minLocal Government News RoundupA surprise un-retirement, mayoral medical dramas, and a warning for sniggering councillorsSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A mayor resigns, as the suspension of another takes effectThe surprise un-retirement of a former Council CEOA Melbourne council to trial 30km speed limitsMedical dramas for two NSW mayorsIPART makes its ruling on 6 special rate variation applicationsThe eye-watering cost of NSW’s road maintenance backlog revealedA group of Queensland councillors under investigationand a Lord Mayor lays down the law to ‘sniggering’ councillorsAlso today, what can your council do to help with the transition to electric vehicles? Chris is joined by Cameron Riming...2025-05-1538 minLocal Government News RoundupCouncil court defeats, workers locked out, and a seismic political shiftSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Council court defeatsA Melbourne council takes a strong stand against the Suburban Rail LoopAnother municipal monitors report is releasedA major restructure for a Sydney councilContinued disruptions to a NSW Council’s meetings prompts a major process reviewWorkers locked out in Noosa as an industrial dispute escalatesThe Tasmanian council making news for all the wrong reasonsand a seismic shift in England in the latest Council electionsAlso today, a new survey reveals the extent of the planner shortage in local government - Regional Ci...2025-05-0437 min
Local Government News RoundupWell Travelled Executive Series #9 - Alastair DawsonSend us a textToday's guest on the Local Government News Roundup's Well Travelled Executive Series is Alastair Dawson, an experienced council CEO and university sector executive, who most recently served as interim CEO of Livingstone Shire Council in Queensland.Alastair joins Chris to discuss his unique career path, in which he has occasionally courted controversy.To ensure all councils can comply with mandatory requirements, no matter their size or location, the VLGA is offering a special Councillor Professional Development (CPD) Intensives series.Partner with three other councils and...2025-04-0843 min
The Art of Fatherhood PodcastChris Gilligan Talks Fatherhood, Disney’s RoboGobo & MoreChris Gilligan sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the life lessons his kids have taught him. In addition, he gives some advice to new dads. After that we talk about his new series on Disney+, RoboGobo. Chris shares that fatherhood was part of the inspiration for this show. He explains what he hopes the audience will take away from the series. We also chat about working with the cast and crew to create RoboGobo. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Chris Gilligan
Chris Gilligan is the creator and ex...2025-04-0729 minLocal Government News RoundupMayor banned, e-scooter fee hike, and a billion dollar rail planSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Banned from Council premises - Whittlesea’s mayoral crisis deepensSafety concerns force another Council to meet onlineHepburn Shire to apply for a higher rate capYarra lifts e-scooter fees by 400 percentA CEO resigns after an extraordinary Council meetingA councillor censured for comments on social mediaA new partnership agreement for state and local government in QueenslandAdelaide campaigns for 50 cent bus fares, andCritics take aim at the UK Government’s new planning lawsTo ensure all councils can comply with mandatory requirements, no matter their size...2025-03-1324 minLocal Government News RoundupMeeting forced online, spending reviews, and a planning ultimatumSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Threats of violence push a Council meeting onlineNew alliances to tackle common issuesMAV board election results are inSix NSW councils given an ultimatum on development assessment timesThe councillors pushing for spending reviews at their councilsAttention turns to clean up across cyclone impacted communitiesPlus a new CEO appointment, a lord mayor elected to parliament, and a unanimous vote of no confidence in an embattled US mayorAlso today, Liz Joldeski from Mainstreet Australia on the link between place making and community safety.2025-03-1135 min
The Omaha Bugle-Global News NetworkThe Omaha Bugle Talks With GOP Congressional Candidate Chris Eddy About the 2024 Elections and the State of the WorldSend us a textNever shy about foisting their views on others, Adam and Jeff invite Chris Eddy, the retired general and recent GOP candidate for the 25th U.S. Congressional District in Florida to talk about what went right and what went wrong in his election bid. Chris provides a statistical analysis of the early voting and election day voting and focuses on some of the factors that may have prevented him from unseating the incumbent in a very tight election. Jeff asks Chris why Democrats appear to be willing to "die on the hill" for var...2025-03-0945 minLocal Government News RoundupParliamentary shame, dogs in pubs, and council positions in jeopardySend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Councillors embroiled in a Parliamentary shutdownA cancelled funding agreement under reviewIPART considers a public hearing on a controversial rate increase proposalA call to relax restrictions on dogs in pubsA council sets the record straight on property sales due to rate arrearsA court ruling puts four seats on Adelaide City Council in jeopardyAnd sweeping changes for UK councils that could see them stripped of planning powersPlus Chris is joined by Alice Jeffcott from Market Creations Agency to talk about how they are...2025-03-0938 minLocal Government News RoundupEnvironmental destruction, defamation risk, and a lost quorumSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Environmental destruction outrage in KingstonMore changes at the CEO level of Victorian councilsA council meeting recording taken offline amid defamation concernsApplause for a council’s stand on a controversial energy projectA councillor move to ban Welcome to Country acknowledgements falls flatWagga Council fears lives at risk from inland railStrike action in BrisbaneCouncillor resignations, including five from one WA CouncilAnd the Canadian council back from the brink after a mass resignationPlus more local government news from across Australia and beyond.To...2025-02-2727 minLocal Government News RoundupA strong arm approach, rising tensions, and a chorus of condemnationSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:New housing targets and concerns about a strong arm approachOpposition to a new emergency services levy growsA shock CEO resignation and more senior execs on the moveCouncils review their approach to unpaid ratesIndustrial action considered at WingecarribeeRising tensions over a council’s approach to homeless peopleMore local government election reforms planned for TasmaniaAllegations of technology misuse targeting a US city managerand more local government news from across Australia and beyond.To ensure all councils can comply with mandatory requirements, no...2025-02-2525 minLocal Government News RoundupIBAC complaint, investigation call, and a $2B lifelineSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Whittlesea’s embattled mayor digs in and hits backA call for an investigation into a ratepayer groupA controversial theatre plan droppedTough new action on abandoned trolleysA motion of no confidence blockedA city seeks a $2B lifelineConduct concerns at a South Australian councilExceptional financial support for UK councilsPlus, a conversation about the mental well-being of councillors and how it is impacting communities and democracies.To ensure all councils can comply with mandatory requirements, no matter their size or location, the VLGA is...2025-02-2330 minLocal Government News RoundupProtests, a plea for help, and a landfill train wreckSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A council meeting adjourned as tensions boil overMelbourne’s new tougher stance on graffitiA call for state government help on tree vandalism in NSWand the cost of vandalism escalates for a Tasmanian councilProtests directed at Queensland councilsA new CEO announced for RedlandA South Australian Council hands back two iconic landmarks to the stateand fierce opposition to an election promise in Western AustraliaPlus more local government news from around Australia and beyond.To ensure all councils can comply with mandatory re...2025-02-2029 minLocal Government News RoundupNo confidence, a legal dispute, and a collective sigh of reliefSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:Mayors under pressure to resign from withinBrimbank calls for rail before runway in a new campaignMore than half a million failure to vote notices on their way to VictoriansAn interim federal report into local government sustainability releasedCouncil spending under the microscope in NSWMackay CEO Resigns Amid ControversyA former CEO launches legal action against a councilPlus much more local government news from across Australia and beyond.To ensure all councils can comply with mandatory requirements, no matter their size or...2025-02-1824 minLocal Government News RoundupResignation pressure, hospital protest, and escalating safety concernsSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A metro mayor under pressure to resignA hospital protest is headed for the steps of ParliamentA monitor’s verdict on a rural CouncilKiama’s industrial dispute resolvedA CEO takes leave as a mayor issues a warning to councillorsEscalating safety concerns at a Queensland councilplus General Manager resignation and appointment newsand much more local government news from around the country and beyond.To ensure all councils can comply with mandatory requirements, no matter their size or location, the VLGA i...2025-02-1624 minLocal Government News RoundupDouble dipping hypocrisy, beefed up security, and a tree crisisSend us a textIn this edition of the Local Government News Roundup:A Council CEO calls out double-dipping hypocrisyA war of words between a mayor and a state PremierOngoing anti-semitic activity prompts a united call for actionIncreased security following more vandalism at Ballarat’s Botanic GardensA former long serving Lord Mayor calls time on her local government careerSydney councils faced with a tree crisisA former capital city CEO takes on an interim roleand Canadian councils on the frontline of a US trade warAll of that and more just ahead on Australia’s number one...2025-02-0431 min
The Eddy Cornes Podcast#74 - The Ringer's Chris Ryan - The Super Bowl, De'Aaron Fox's Trade Request, 2025 Movies, Severance, And Much More!Today, Eddy is joined by Chris Ryan, The Ringer's Editorial Director and co-host of The Watch Podcast.
They discuss the upcoming Super Bowl matchup between the Chiefs and Chris's hometown team, the Eagles, Jalen Hurt's limitations, De'Aaron Fox's surprising trade request, their current interest levels in the NBA, 2025 movies, Apple TV's Severance and much more!
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Ven vamos PodcastChris Eddy - Congress Nominee - Ven Vamos #17Chris Eddy - Congress Nominee - Ven Vamos #172024-12-1941 minThe Art of Fatherhood PodcastChris Myers Talks Fatherhood, His New Book, That Deserves A Wow, Sports & MoreChris Myers sits down with me to talk about his fatherhood journey. He shares how he dealt with losing his son. Chris opens up about how his family and friends supported him during that time. After that we talk about his new book, That Deserves A Wow. We talk about the memorable stories and sporting events he has covered in his fantastic career. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.
About Chris Myers
Chris Myers is an Emmy Award–winning play-by-play announcer, reporter, and studio host, whose career spans over four decades, including 30 years at major networks. One...2024-11-1850 min
Metro East Sports PodcastSeason 5; Episode 36. Featuring: Mason Lewis; Chris Eddy; Ally and Ryan Suhre; Mike Koch, Zach Daly, Andrew Adams, and Abe OberhauserThis episode begins with golf! Mason Lewis of Edwardsville HS is the MESPY winner for 3A Golfer of the Year. The SMU commit discusses growing up in a golf family, his season, and his top-20 finish at state.
Next up, O'Fallon Girls Golf Coach Chris Eddy to discuss leading the area's most consistent girls program, which finished 6th at state last weekend. Eddy talks about what made this team unique and the Metro East Golf Academy, which he founded in 2021, and which continues to develop local junior golfers.
Then, the brother-sister golf combo of Ally...2024-10-301h 09
The Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – Unmasking the Hospital Clown: Lessons in Leadership from Eddy Smits
Unmasking the Hospital Clown: Lessons in Leadership from Eddy Smits
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Eddy Smits is a TEDx public speaker, author, and licensed NLPE practitioner. He is a certified management drives trainer, cognitive behavioral life coach, and master mindset life coach with a bachelor’s degree in pedagogy. He spent 22 years as a professional hospital clown, visiting over 10,000 sick and palliative children, and has become an expert in authentic communication and leadership. Eddie integrates techniques developed as a hospital clown with positive intelligence to enhance mental fitness in...2024-09-2435 minThe Omaha Bugle-Global News NetworkGOP Congressional Nominee Chris Eddy Returns to the Omaha BugleSend us a textAdam and Jeff welcome a good friend of the Omaha Bugle, Chris Eddy, back to the program, for an unprecedented third appearance--an honor that would typically be reserved for presidents, kings and deep-pocket program sponsors. Chris provides Adam and Jeff with an update of his campaign to win the 25th Congressional seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. In particular, he talks about his recent win of the GOP nomination and his upcoming electoral battle with his Democratic opponent. Chris discusses the importance of bringing common sense to Washington, D.C., and rep...2024-09-1045 minThe Chris Voss ShowThe Chris Voss Show Podcast – Merkel’s Law: Wisdom from the Woman Who Led the Free World by Melissa Eddy
Merkel’s Law: Wisdom from the Woman Who Led the Free World by Melissa Eddy
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The Planet Power HourThe Planet Power Hour 7.1.24 | Do You Still Plot Hurricanes On A Tracking Chart?, Fourth of July, A Few Uh-Uh Stories, Which Generation Loves Conspiracies Most, Eddy Murphy, & More!The Planet Power Hour 7.1.24 | Do You Still Plot Hurricanes On A Tracking Chart?, Fourth of July, A Few Uh-Uh Stories, Which Generation Loves Conspiracies Most, Eddy Murphy, & More!2024-07-0153 min
Bra-Man PodcastEpisode 39: Bra-Man with Eddy!Join the Bra-Man boys this week as we chat with a fellow friend of ours, Eddy! Please give his twitch channel a look at after the episode!2024-06-021h 03The Omaha Bugle-Global News NetworkThe Omaha Bugle Welcomes Congressional Candidate Chris Eddy Back to the StudioSend us a textAlway happy to meet up-and-coming power brokers, Adam and Jeff welcome Chris Eddy back to the show to provide an update as to where things stand with his candidacy to seek election to the 25th Congressional District of Florida. Due to Chris's background with the intelligence community, Adam and Jeff pepper him with questions about the current administration's decisions on a variety of topics including the continuing open border, exploding government deficits, the politicization of the Justice Department, and possible solutions for what appears to be an increasingly incompetent federal government. Happy to le...2024-05-2343 min
Dad Like It's Your JobDad Like The Force Is With You with Guest Art EddyArt Eddy is an author, podcaster, dad, collector, BIG Star Wars fan. A self proclaimed sneakerhead, Art is surrounded by Star Wars memorabilia during this conversation. He and Zito talk about being a girl dad, teaching driving, and Star Wars. Turns out, Art used to have a radio gig so they get into how that job has changed (spoiler alert: it's changed a LOT). 2024-05-0225 min
Fight Minds"C'est PAS un Challenge": Eddy Carda, Coach de Baki | Interview🎥 Dans cette vidéo : Chris se pose avec Eddy Carda, aka Eddy Old Dog, le coach de Baki, avant son choc contre Cédric Doumbé au PFL Paris ! Hébergé par Acast. Visitez acast.com/privacy pour plus d'informations.2024-02-2631 minThe Eddy Cornes PodcastChris Ryan Joins The Pod To Talk NFL Playoffs, Bucks Firing Adrian Griffin, True Detective And MoreChris Ryan (host of The Watch, The Rewatchables, editorial director at The Ringer) is on the Pod!
They discuss the NFL Divisional Round, Patrick Mahomes, where the Bills are headed after another devastating loss, the Lions chances against the 49ers, all the latest news in the NBA, what makes a good podcast, the new season of True Detective and more!
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Empowering People More Podcast with Eddy PerezSeason 5, Episode 48: Guest: Chris Vinson: Maintaining the FireChris Vinson is a mortgage broker and CEO of Windsor Mortgage.00:00 Intro10:10 When you lose the fire in your passions.20:18 What would you do in the room when no one was looking?30:15 Separate work and home.30:50 Life long learning.2024-01-1944 min
The Patriot CauseBGen Chris Eddy for US CongressChris Eddy’s Accomplishments
Retired Brigadier General
Top Air Force Reserve Intelligence Officer position (served as Reservist to 3-star General)
Led the FBI’s 5th largest intelligence program to #1 rated of 56 in the nation
City Commissioner with the highest vote total in Weston history
Multiple Air Force Intelligence Officer of the Year selections
PhD (Leadership) and 2 Masters Degrees (MBA and International Relations)
1 of 5 Outstanding Graduates at Ashland University
Selected for my high school and college Academic Halls of Fame
Board of Directors of Prestige Club, a charity focused on helping disadvantaged Broward children.
Rotary Club of Weston veterans’ progra...2023-11-2932 min
Education Marketing Leader with Chris RapozoBranding a University - An Interview with Eddy OcchipintiI had the pleasure of interviewing Eddy Occhipinti, the Associate Director of Marketing at Kean University, for a recent episode on the Education Marketing Leader podcast. We explored the intricate world of university branding, a topic Eddy has mastered through his 17-year journey in higher education marketing.Eddy's career began in the dynamic field of Division I athletics, where he honed his skills in communications and media relations. This experience, combined with his close work with university faculty and staff, shaped his understanding of the critical role branding plays in student...2023-11-2137 minThe Omaha Bugle-Global News NetworkPart One: Interview with Chris Eddy, Candidate for Florida's 25th Congressional DistrictSend us a textThe Omaha Bugle continues its efforts to carry the torch of Western civilization by sitting down with retired Brigadier General Chris Eddy, who is running for Congress against incumbent Debbie Wasserman Schultz--well known for her innovative hair styles and her inability to keep up with her laptop. Chris states that he is running on a fiscal responsibility plank because the growing national debt is now increasing by nearly $2 trillion per year. Chris believes that the biggest issues are the lack of leadership and trust in government which stems from the inept mismanagement of th...2023-11-1836 minThe Omaha Bugle-Global News NetworkPart Two: Interview with Chris Eddy, Candidate for Florida's 25th Congressional DistrictSend us a textIn the interest of helping to elect candidates who should not be locked up in rubber-walled rooms, Adam and Jeff continue their interview with Chris Eddy, Republican candidate for Florida's 25th Congressional district. They talk about the need to secure the southern border with Jeff pointing out that borders can be easily secured as shown by East Germany. Of course it is easier to deter would-be border crossers if you shoot them but Jeff and Adam and Chris agree that actual physical barriers coupled with economic disincentives to illegal entrants could solve the bo...2023-11-1349 min
Good Neighbor Podcast: Cooper CityEP #159: Inside the Journey of a US Congressional Candidate: A Conversation with Chris EddySend us a textDo you know what it takes to serve as a US Congressional Candidate? Join us for a captivating conversation with Chris Eddy, who promises to share an insider's perspective on the journey to candidacy. From the roots of his father's business in New York, to his distinguished service as a Brigadier General in the Air Force and Reserves, and even his time spent at the FBI office in Florida, Chris Eddy has a story worth hearing. Ever wondered about the realities of local politics? Chris dispels common misconceptions and provides a candid glimpse...2023-10-2316 min