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New Books in European PoliticsMichelle Lynn Kahn, "Foreign in Two Homelands: Racism, Return Migration, and Turkish-German History" (Cambridge UP, 2024)What happens when migrants are rejected by the host society that first invited them? How do they return to a homeland that considers them outsiders? Foreign in Two Homelands: Racism, Return Migration, and Turkish-German History explores the transnational history of Turkish migrants, Germany's largest ethnic minority, who arrived as 'guest-workers' (Gastarbeiter) between 1961 and 1973. By the 1980s, amid rising racism, neo-Nazis and ordinary Germans blamed Turks for unemployment, criticized their Muslim faith, and argued they could never integrate. In 1983, policymakers enacted a controversial law: paying Turks to leave. Thus commenced one of modern Europe's largest and fastest waves of remigration: wi...2025-06-1140 min
New Books NetworkMichelle Lynn Kahn, "Foreign in Two Homelands: Racism, Return Migration, and Turkish-German History" (Cambridge UP, 2024)What happens when migrants are rejected by the host society that first invited them? How do they return to a homeland that considers them outsiders? Foreign in Two Homelands: Racism, Return Migration, and Turkish-German History explores the transnational history of Turkish migrants, Germany's largest ethnic minority, who arrived as 'guest-workers' (Gastarbeiter) between 1961 and 1973. By the 1980s, amid rising racism, neo-Nazis and ordinary Germans blamed Turks for unemployment, criticized their Muslim faith, and argued they could never integrate. In 1983, policymakers enacted a controversial law: paying Turks to leave. Thus commenced one of modern Europe's largest and fastest waves of remigration: wi...2025-06-1140 min
New Books in German StudiesMichelle Lynn Kahn, "Foreign in Two Homelands: Racism, Return Migration, and Turkish-German History" (Cambridge UP, 2024)What happens when migrants are rejected by the host society that first invited them? How do they return to a homeland that considers them outsiders? Foreign in Two Homelands: Racism, Return Migration, and Turkish-German History explores the transnational history of Turkish migrants, Germany's largest ethnic minority, who arrived as 'guest-workers' (Gastarbeiter) between 1961 and 1973. By the 1980s, amid rising racism, neo-Nazis and ordinary Germans blamed Turks for unemployment, criticized their Muslim faith, and argued they could never integrate. In 1983, policymakers enacted a controversial law: paying Turks to leave. Thus commenced one of modern Europe's largest and fastest waves of remigration: wi...2025-06-1140 min
Exchanges: A Cambridge UP PodcastMichelle Lynn Kahn, "Foreign in Two Homelands: Racism, Return Migration, and Turkish-German History" (Cambridge UP, 2024)What happens when migrants are rejected by the host society that first invited them? How do they return to a homeland that considers them outsiders? Foreign in Two Homelands: Racism, Return Migration, and Turkish-German History explores the transnational history of Turkish migrants, Germany's largest ethnic minority, who arrived as 'guest-workers' (Gastarbeiter) between 1961 and 1973. By the 1980s, amid rising racism, neo-Nazis and ordinary Germans blamed Turks for unemployment, criticized their Muslim faith, and argued they could never integrate. In 1983, policymakers enacted a controversial law: paying Turks to leave. Thus commenced one of modern Europe's largest and fastest waves of remigration: wi...2025-06-1140 min
New Books in Turkish StudiesMichelle Lynn Kahn, "Foreign in Two Homelands: Racism, Return Migration, and Turkish-German History" (Cambridge UP, 2024)What happens when migrants are rejected by the host society that first invited them? How do they return to a homeland that considers them outsiders? Foreign in Two Homelands: Racism, Return Migration, and Turkish-German History explores the transnational history of Turkish migrants, Germany's largest ethnic minority, who arrived as 'guest-workers' (Gastarbeiter) between 1961 and 1973. By the 1980s, amid rising racism, neo-Nazis and ordinary Germans blamed Turks for unemployment, criticized their Muslim faith, and argued they could never integrate. In 1983, policymakers enacted a controversial law: paying Turks to leave. Thus commenced one of modern Europe's largest and fastest waves of remigration: wi...2025-06-1140 min
The Government MechanicThree Reasons 90 Million Americans Hate the Democrats The Government MechanicEpisode 26 concludes Season 3, which focused on the failures of family law, familycourt, foster care, medical kidnapping and parental alienation. The host, Dr. LynnSandra Kahn, had three final points, found in the title of this episode, 3 reasons why 90million Americans hate the Democrats. Doctor Kahn aimed her comment at herDemocrat friends, Democrat leadership and progressive podcasters.First, Dr. Kahn pointed to the 3 million children taken from their homes by child welfaresystems over the past ten years, not because of abuse, but for “neglect” which is o...2025-04-0413 minThe Government MechanicSummary of Failed Farm and Food Policies and SOLUTIONS E 25 | The Government MechanicEpisode 25 summarizes problems and solutions for farming, ranching, fishing andAmerica’s food supply in Episodes 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. The first lesson is that USDA -- theUS Department of Agriculture -- policies are consistently horrible, with destructiveimpacts on family-owned farms, ranches, fisheries and their small communities.For example, the USDA sets the price of milk below what it costs the dairy farmer toproduce that milk. The numbers are clear: In the 1970s, we had 770,000 dairy farms; in2024 we had 36,184. Our founding fathers were farmers, food producers an...2025-03-1310 minThe Government MechanicEpisode 24 Summary: America’s forgotten children | The Government MechanicEpisode 24 summarizes the 7 episodes posted about America's children lost in fostercare and through family court. I warn you, my listeners and viewers, this isheartbreaking stuff. Please find your support network if you are triggered by these clips.Start with the list of resources below.Dr. Kahn showed some clips from these episodes: Episode 17 spotlights Rachel Bruno, who had her own children taken in 2015, thensued Los Angeles County and the State of California. She won. She has the livedexperience an...2025-03-1112 minThe Government MechanicEpisode 24 Summary: America’s forgotten children | The Government MechanicEpisode 24 summarizes the 7 episodes posted about America's children lost in fostercare and through family court. I warn you, my listeners and viewers, this isheartbreaking stuff. Please find your support network if you are triggered by these clips.Start with the list of resources below.Dr. Kahn showed some clips from these episodes: Episode 17 spotlights Rachel Bruno, who had her own children taken in 2015, thensued Los Angeles County and the State of California. She won. She has the livedexperience an...2025-03-1112 minThe Government MechanicParental AlienationDavid R. ShubertAuthor, Speaker, and Family Rights AdvocateShubert’s work stems from his own painful experience of international parental abduction, parental alienation and struggles through family courts. He authored Parental Alienation Unmasked, a guide to the emotional aspects of parental alienation and navigating the legal system; Stolen Memories, about his journey after the international parental abduction of his own children; and Parental Alienation is Abuse! which raises awareness of a failed family court system. Shubert wants people to know that they are not alone. His works can be...2025-02-2520 minThe Government MechanicThe Lies behind Child Protective Services, Part 2 | The Government MechanicThe episodes bring back guests Connie Reguli, lawyer and child welfare reform advocate; Rachel Bruno and Bailey Templeton, parents whose children were taken by child protective services and returned many months later; Terri LaPoint, investigative journalist researching medical kidnapping for 15 years; and Dr. Lynn Sandra Kahn, organizational psychologist and YouTube and podcast host.More Information: KahnWebsite: https://govmechanic.com/More Information: ReguliYouTube channel - Connie Regulihttps://youtube.com/@connieregulifamilyforward?si=39HQPmm4_pN0EC94YouTube - Family Forward Training...2025-02-2120 min
History Behind News ProgramS5E12 | Germany's Elections - AfD Party, anti-Immigrant politics & American neo-NazisDid you know that Helmut Kohl, the German Chancellor (1982-99), implemented a planto deport Turkish immigrant back to Türkiye?This is the History of Immigration & Far-right Politics in Germany. Mr. Elon Musk & Vice Pres. JD Vance have endorsed the AfD - Germany's anti-immigrant, Islamophobic, far-right party. And although the AfD commands 20% of the German vote, other parties refuse to form a coalition government with it. In this interview, I discuss the following with my guest: ►Germany's economic headwinds and growing budget challenges ►the rise of the A...2025-02-201h 16The Government MechanicThe Lies behind Child Protective Services, Part 1The episodes bring back guests Connie Reguli, lawyer and child welfare reform advocate; Rachel Bruno and Bailey Templeton, parents whose children were taken by child protective services and returned many months later; Terri LaPoint, investigative journalist researching medical kidnapping for 15 years; and Dr. Lynn Sandra Kahn, organizational psychologist and YouTube and podcast host.More Information: KahnWebsite: https://govmechanic.com/More Information: ReguliYouTube channel - Connie Regulihttps://youtube.com/@connieregulifamilyforward?si=39HQPmm4_pN0EC94YouTube...2025-02-1823 minThe Government MechanicAmerica’s Forgotten Children: Lost in Foster CareOn Season 3 Episode 20, Dr. Kahn’s special guest is Connie Reguli -- a family lawyer and advocate for child welfare reform who has spent 30 years defending families in our family court systems. More than that, Reguli has built a support network for parents threatened by child protective services and brought together resources, guidelines and training videos for parents who suddenly find themselves in family court. See links below in Show Notes. Episode 20 opens with Dr. Kahn describing a photo of her and Reguli in Des Moines at the Iowa State Capitol on...2025-02-1422 minThe Government MechanicMedical Kidnapping with Terri La PointTerri La PointInvestigative Journalist, Speaker and AuthorEpisode 19 is the third in a series about the failures of family law, family court and foster care. The topic is medical kidnapping with investigative journalist, speaker and author Terri LaPoint. Terri started investigating the child welfare system by looking at medical kidnapping. She had no bias going in, she just wanted to know what was going on. She found the same kind of stories everywhere - innocent parents losing their kids or going to jail. This included losing custody of ill or h...2025-02-1118 minThe Government MechanicOur Government Took My ChildThe theme for Episodes 17 to 22 is the failure of the child welfare system in the United States, including the failures of foster care, family law, family court and government policies to take custody of your child. My special guest today for Episode 18 is Baily Templeton -- mother and advocate for family rights and child welfare reform. ATTENTION: I warn you, my listeners and viewers, this is heartbreaking stuff and yo may be triggered by this conversation. If you are chaught up in the child welfare and family court system, find your support group – you are not alo...2025-02-0726 minThe Government MechanicFighting for Parent's Rights with Rachel BrunoSeason 3 opens with Episode 17 and Dr. Lynn Sandra Kahn introducing Rachel Bruno, a courageous mother, author and advocate for parents falsely accused in the child welfare system. The Episode begins with a warning from Dr. Kahn: this interview may trigger emotions related to foster care and family court or images of violence and children separated from their parents. Viewer discretion advised. Please see resources below. Rachel tells a powerful story about the abuses and violations of family law, foster care and family court when her son was illegally seized in 2015. She concludes...2025-02-0423 minThe Government MechanicMaking Government More EfficientEpisode 16 closes out Season 2. Creator and host Dr. Lynn Sandra Kahn and co-host Kathleen Monahan, management consultant and strategic planner, talk about making government more efficient. They start with the graphic labelled Reinventing Government: 1992 to 2000 and then the Reinventing Government: Transformation Roadmap.The Roadmap is an artist’s drawing of a vision for reinvention, a mission to deliver on the three goals and pathways to rebuild public trust in government (see Episode 14, for reinvention strategic plan and implementation roadmap). Kahn asserts: “We are starting here because we believe in the importance of clearly and visually communicating the esse...2025-01-3110 minThe Government MechanicUnder the Hood: The Government MechanicIn Episode 15, host Dr. Lynn Sandra Kahn and co-host Kathleen Monahan talk about how the podcast and YouTube channel started and how it’s going. Then they discuss the 15 most viewed clips with number of views:· Top Challenges for Veterans 10K· The truth behind dairy prices 6.4 K· Ending Veteran Homelessness 5.2 K· Understanding Peacebuilding, Peacemaking and Diplomacy 4.2 K· DOJ Policy That Works – Transform DOJ 1.6 K · Peacemaking - Rhythms of Harmony 1.6 K· Policy the Reduces Violence 1.4 K· Running for President E1 1.3 K· A Theory of Peacemaking 1.2 K· ...2025-01-2808 minThe Government MechanicFor Strategic Planners Only — Kathleen MonahanIn Episode 14, Dr. Lynn Sandra Kahn presents nine different strategic plans and implementation roadmaps, and the areas of reinvention, aviation, justice reform, and regional food processing. Dr. Kahn is the host of The Government Mechanic. 2025-01-1728 minThe Government MechanicThe 7 Track PlanEpisode 13, The 7 Track Plan, describes the strategic plan used by Dr. Lynn Sandra Kahn and Kathleen Monahan when they ran as independent candidates for President and Vice President of the United States in 2015 and 2016. The 7 tracks are:1. Cut one trillion dollars of government waste and invest in local communities2. Multiple solutions 3. Transforms all federal agencies 4. Build Partnerships5, Communicate honestly6. Measure the truth7. Build Peace2025-01-1418 minThe Government MechanicA Theory of PeacemakingIn her 1988 book, Peacemaking: A Systems Approach to Conflict Management, Dr. Lynn Sandra Kahn talked about the technology, psychology, theory and application of peacemaking skills. Episode, she reviews some key points: For Technology, she walks listeners through the design of the 1994 Cleveland Summit on Violence. For Psychology, Dr. Kahn describes both individual and group dynamics. While individuals bring their unique history into any group discussion. the dynamic of the group as a system is another level of interactions. Dr. Kahn’s Theory states: people joined together in face-to-face dialogue generate a field of energy with patterns of balance and rhythms of...2025-01-1013 minThe Government MechanicPeacebuilding, Peacemaking and Multi-Track Diplomacy—John McDonaldYou may wonder how a podcast and YouTube channel called The Government Mechanic arrive at Episodes 11 and 12 to talk about the activities of peacebuilding, the psychology of peacemaking, and international diplomacy among countries and peoples in conflict. The answer is that fixing broken Departments and Agencies means leaders in these government departments and agencies get out of their offices and out of their comfort zones and go out into the communities and hold Listening tours and townhall meetings and work with community-based people to come up with shared solutions to any number of problems. Once those conversations start to...2025-01-0718 minThe Government MechanicUnder the Hood: The US Department of Veterans Affairs (The VA)—Kathleen Monahan and Steve SansonEpisode 10 looks under the hood at the US Department of Veterans Affairs with Steve Sanson, Co-founder and President of Veterans in Politics International; Kathleen Monahan, an organizational consultant with 40 years of federal government experience and volunteer with homeless vets; and Dr. Lynn Sandra Kahn, organizational psychologist in the federal government for more than 35 years and host of The Government Mechanic. The conversation begins with a discussion of the new VA mission adopted in 2023. Since 1865 the VA mission has been to “to care for he who has borne the battle, his widow and his orphan.” The new mission seeks to fulfil...2025-01-0322 minThe Government MechanicUnder the Hood: The US Department of Agriculture (The USDA) — Kathleen MonahanEpisode 9 is the first of our special episodes called “Under the Hood” where we look at the key elements of any organization: mission statement, strategic goals, priority actions, performance metrics and even communication style. In this episode, looking under the hood of the U.S. Department of Agriculture is Brenda Cochran, a dairy farmer for 50 years; Kathleen Monahan, an organizational consultant with 40 years of government experience; and Dr. Lynn Sandra Kahn, organizational psychologist in the federal government for more than 35 years and host of The Government Mechanic. The conversation concludes that family farmers are not represented in the USDA stra...2024-12-3122 minThe Government MechanicFishing, Farming, Ranching & Our Food Supply — Niaz DorryEpisode 8 focuses on small-scale fisheries and reveals similarities with family farming and traditional ranching. Our special guest is Niaz Dorry and we talk about fishing, farming, ranching and America’s food supply system. Niaz Dorry has been a community organizer for over 35 years. Now she is both the Director of the North American Marine Alliance (NAMA) and the Director of the National Family Farm Coalition (NFFC). These two organizations together are the largest voice for grassroots communities of fishermen, farmers and ranchers -- what they call the first set of hands that touch our food. The two organizations began a shar...2024-12-2724 minThe Government MechanicCattle Ranching, Market Concentration and Wild Horses — Marty IrbyEpisode 7 could also be titled Do You Know Where Your Hamburger Comes From? This is the third of five episodes about our food supply system here in America. The accomplished and surprisingly talented guest is Marty Irby, the director of the Organization for Competitive Markets based in Lincoln Nebraska, though he works and lives in Washington, D.C. Marty Irby was born in southern Alabama and grew up on a farm with horses, cattle and other animals. Flash forward to 2024, Marty is a lobbyist in Washington DC, demanding our elected officials do the right thing. For example, he helped pa...2024-12-2415 minThe Government MechanicFarm Policy and 97Milk.com — Sherry BuntingEpisode 6 is the second of five episodes about America’s food supply system. The special guest is Sherry Bunting, investigative reporter extraordinaire, an independent agriculture journalist since 1981. She was born and raised in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, where she now lives and works. She has worked on dairy farms, milking and feeding cows, sometimes as a relief milker called in at the last minute. Now, she is a farm and food policy expert, publishing weekly in the Farmshine newsletter. The conversation started with questioning why it is illegal to serve whole milk in our public schools in America. Yes, it’s il...2024-12-2022 minThe Government MechanicSaving Family Owned Dairy Farms - Brenda CochranEpisodes 5 through 8 are all about farming, ranching, fishing, and our food supply system here in America. The special and outspoken guest on Episode 5 is Brenda Cochran, co-founder of Farm Women United. Cochran has been a dairy farmer for nearly fifty years; her husband was born and raised on a dairy farm; and they are now farming in Pennsylvania. Together they raised and homeschooled 14 children. Cochran has a lot to say about the struggles of dairy farmers, the destructive policies of the US Department of Agriculture, and the future of our food supply here in the United States. T...2024-12-1723 minThe Government MechanicEducating Candidates about Veterans Issues – Steve SansonEpisode 4 brings back Steve W. Sanson, co-founder and president of Veterans in Politics International. Steve served in the United States Marine Corps from 1985 to 1991 and in the United States Army from 1992 to 1998. He was deployed to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. He has advocated for veterans for almost 25 years, testifying in front of the Nevada state legislature on issues from veterans’ cemeteries, to keeping nuclear waste out of Nevada, to printing the word veteran on Nevada driver’s licenses, and fighting to change police policies when dealing with veterans who might have PTSD.In Episode 4, Sanson describes the effor...2024-12-1312 minThe Government MechanicVeterans Issues and Veterans CourtEpisodes 3 and 4 feature Steve W. Sanson, president of Veterans in Politics International. Steve served in the United States Marine Corps from 1985 to 1991 and in the United States Army from 1992 to 1998. He was deployed to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait. He has advocated for veterans for almost 25 years, testifying in front of the Nevada state legislature on issues including veterans’ cemeteries, keeping nuclear waste out of Nevada, printing the word Veteran on Nevada driver’s licenses, and fighting to change police policies when dealing with veterans who might have PTSD.In Episode 3, Sanson describes challenges faced by veterans, especially those...2024-12-1018 minThe Government MechanicA Brief History of Government Reform – John KamenskyJohn Kamensky is the featured guest in Season 2, Episode 2 where he describes government reform efforts over the last 35 years. Kamensky is currently a visiting lecturer in the School of Public Policy at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst. He is also an emeritus fellow at the IBM Center for the Business of Government, Washington, D.C. and a Senior Fellow at the National Academy of Public Administration. He started working on government reform at the 1974 Texas Constitutional Convention. He served in the Clinton-Gore Administration as a deputy director of the National Partnership for Reinventing Government in the Office of the V...2024-12-0621 minThe Government MechanicRunning for President 2016 – Dr. Lynn S Kahn, Kathy MonahanSeason 2, Episode 1 features Dr. Lynn Sandra Kahn and Kathy Monahan talking about their 2016 campaign as independent candidates for President and Vice-President of the United States. Kahn is an organizational psychologist with over 40 years’ experience as a strategic planner specializing in government reinvention and transformation. Monahan is a strategic planner and management consultant also with more than 40 years’ government experience, often focused on performance measurement. Together, they worked inside the federal government at the U.S. Departments of Transportation, Treasury, Health and Human Services, Homeland Security, Border Patrol, Defense, and the Department of Justice.Their campaign stretched from coas...2024-12-0317 minThe Government MechanicThe Government Mechanic | A Case Study in Peacemaking Pt. 2 - Vincent SchiraldiEpisode 6 - Part 2 of our conversation with Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi.2024-11-2615 minThe Government MechanicThe Government Mechanic | WelcomeWelcome to Episode 1 of my podcast The Government Mechanic. I’m going to describe my background, my goals, lessons from my 40-year career as an organizational psychologist, and what I saw and heard in 2015 and 2016 as an independent candidate for President of the United States.2024-11-2616 minThe Government MechanicThe Government Mechanic | The PlaybookEpisode 2: The Playbook, the overall plan, describes how to look at the 7 Layers of Government from different angles so you can see what’s really broken and know what to do.The 7 Layers of Government Mission and Vision are the foundation of the agency. Mission is the purpose or prime objective of the agency. Vision is the north star, where the agency is headed. Together they are the engine that drives the agency. In government, the Mission is often distorted and the Vision is usually missing. Goals are the key objectives that will ac...2024-11-2621 minThe Government MechanicThe Government Mechanic | Peacemaking and Multi-Track DiplomacyMulti–track diplomacy includes government to government negotiations, as well as all the different ways in which citizens work to solve problems and build peace. Peacebuilding is active behavior, such as agreeing on a cease-fire or even showing up for the conversations. Peacemaking is internal, a change of heart or a new point of view. Fixing government is deeply connected to the activities of peacebuilding and the dynamics of peacemaking.2024-11-2642 minThe Government MechanicThe Government Mechanic | Peacemaking and Multi-Track Diplomacy Part 2Multi–track diplomacy includes government to government negotiations, as well as all the different ways in which citizens work to solve problems and build peace. Peacebuilding is active behavior, such as agreeing on a cease-fire or even showing up for the conversations. Peacemaking is internal, a change of heart or a new point of view. Fixing government is deeply connected to the activities of peacebuilding and the dynamics of peacemaking.2024-11-2617 minThe Government MechanicThe Government Mechanic | A Case Study in Peacemaking Pt. 1 - Vincent SchiraldiEpisode 5 with Commissioner Vincent Schiraldi.2024-11-2623 minThe Government MechanicThe Government Mechanic | Veteran Suicide - Steve SansonEpisode 7 - Steve Sanson, Founder of Veterans in Politics International2024-11-2633 min
Totally Rad Christmas!Clue, Ending B (w/ Matt and Ken)What’s up, dudes? The Christmas release “Clue” is soooo good that I have to cover it again! This time I’ve got Matt Spaulding from North Pole Radio and Ken Kessler from Sounds of Christmas with me to solve the mystery!When six strangers are invited to a mysterious mansion for dinner, murder is on the menu. Mr. Boddy, the host, is blackmailing all of them, from the jealous wife to the adulterous doctor to the maid's employer. One by one others arrive at the house only to be picked off as they're implicated as blackmail accompli...2024-07-171h 23
Totally Rad Christmas!Clue and Who Done It: The Clue Documentary (w/ Jeff C. Smith) What’s up, dudes? I've got Jeff C. Smith with me to talk about the dynamic stroke of comedy genius that is 1985's "Clue!" Jeff is the writer/director/producer of "Who Done It: The Clue Documentary," and he shared some cool stuff! But waitasec, Gerry! I love the film, but it isn't a Christmas movie! Well, it was a Christmas season release, premiering in December of '85! When six strangers are invited to a mysterious mansion for dinner, murder is on the menu. Mr. Boddy, the host, is blackmailing all of them, from the jealous wife to t...2024-05-201h 22
Health Hats, the PodcastA Forrest Gump Career: Chance, Gifts, Support, and PrivilegeTurn-around: Grandson interviews Health Hats about his Zelig-like career path and choices: unpredictable, privileged, mentored, supported, and spiritually healthy.
Summary
Health Hats is interviewed by his editor, grandson Leon, delving into a discussion about his diverse and impactful career. The episode starts with Leon interviewing Health Hats about the origins and motivations behind the podcast, tracing back to a serendipitous naming and a road trip that solidified the podcast's visual identity.
Health Hats shares his journey from opting out of a higher-paying job that required him to cut his long hair to embracing a path in healthcare as a psychiatric...2024-05-061h 00
Hospitals In FocusThe Anatomy of a Cyberattack: Hospitals Respond to Growing Threat from HackersThe recent cyberattack on Change Healthcare exposed fissures in the American health care system that are still reverberating - impacting patients and providers alike months after it was exposed.As hospitals, physicians, and other providers get back on their feet, they're also improving their cyber defenses to stay one step ahead of increasingly persistent hackers.This crisis also sparked conversations among policymakers weighing the implementation of new regulations on health care entities, including potential penalties for those who have been victimized.In this episode, Lynn Sessions looks at the cyber-security issues facing hospitals...2024-05-0137 min
I Am The Wiz Film ClubClue, dir. Jonathan LynnOn this episode of I Am The Wiz, Wiz reviews the 1985 murder mystery comedy Clue starring Tim Curry, Christopher Lloyd, Leslie Ann Warren, Madeline Kahn, Martin Mull and Michael McKean, directed by Jonathan Lynn.2023-11-2810 min
Late to the MoviesClueWhodunit Month rolls the dice with the classic board game turned cult comedy/mystery, 1985's Clue! Ben, Kay, and Will discuss the many red herrings, character actors, and, well, murders of the film - make sure to listen three times to hear all the endings!
Directed by Jonathan Lynn, co-written by Lynn and John Landis, and starring Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, Lesley Ann Warren, and Colleen Camp.2023-07-241h 04Hospitals In FocusSpotlight on Medicaid: Impact on Patients of Enrollment Redeterminations & Work RequirementsChip and Dr. Lynn Blewett put a spotlight on Medicaid, which is now the largest government-funded health program in the nation – covering more people than even Medicare. Crucial topics they discuss include:The current state of the Medicaid program and where it is headed in the future.Medicaid redetermination has led to more than a million people being disenrolled from the program. What is the redetermination process and why has it risen to such importance this year?Significance of health plans’ role in Medicaid redetermination and the effects it will have on hospitals, as well as patients’ access to car...2023-06-2128 min
Orthodox ConundrumThe YU Pride Alliance, Chassidic Schools & State-Mandated Curriculum, Funding for Jewish Schools, and More: Discussing Church and State with Michael Avi Helfand (164)Several well-publicized events in the Orthodox world over the past year have brought the issue of the separation of church and state into sharp relief. These include Yeshiva University’s refusal to recognize the YU Pride Alliance - a refusal which, one year ago, Judge Lynn Kotler of the New York County Supreme Court said was a violation of the New York City Human Rights Law; the case is currently under appeal. Another important situation is the recent uproar over the apparent refusal of numerous Chassidic schools in New York to follow curricular guidelines established by state authorities. And of...2023-06-191h 01
Split HappensClue: But Here's What Really Happened...For Reals This TimeSend us a textIt's the real life board game turned mystery movie we all had no idea we needed and wanted. 7 guests given generic names, which in today's world we call depersonalization, thus making it easier for the killer to KILL AGAIN, are stuck in a house where they quickly learn they are all being blackmailed. When someone dies they must quickly discover who amongst them is the killer, and more importantly, who amongst them has dog shit on their shoes. Looking at you, Wadsworth. This can only mean that today's episode is all about the 1985...2023-05-241h 12
Rebel HeadspaceMortal Kombat: Annihilation | NerdbotomyMortal Kombat: Annihilation is a 1997 American martial arts fantasy film directed by John R. Leonetti in his directorial debut. Based on the Mortal Kombat video game franchise, it is the second installment in the Mortal Kombat film series and a sequel to the original 1995 film, of which Leonetti served as cinematographer. Largely an adaptation of the video game Mortal Kombat 3, Annihilation follows Liu Kang and his allies as they attempt to stop the malevolent Shao Kahn from conquering Earthrealm. It stars Robin Shou as Liu, Talisa Soto as Kitana, James Remar as Rayden, Sandra Hess as Sonya Blade, Lynn Red...2023-04-0916 min
Healthcare IT Today InterviewsAre Blogs Still Worthwhile? An Interview with Jane Sarasohn-KahnIt wasn’t that long ago that blogs and blogging were the most effective way to demonstrate thought leadership and drive interested parties to your website. With the rise of podcasts, video, and social media platforms, blogs have declined in popularity. Are blogs still worthwhile? And if so, what can you do to make your blog stand out?
We sat down with one of the original healthcare bloggers, Jane Sarasohn-Kahn, to discuss blogging, the evolution of blogs, and her personal journey. Sarasohn-Kahn is a stalwart supporter of HITMC, a health economist, advisor, author, trendweaver, and winner of the...2022-09-3025 min
Gilbert Gottfried's Amazing Colossal PodcastGGACP Classic: Jonathan LynnTo mark the 30th anniversary of the comedy classic "My Cousin Vinny," Gilbert and Frank present this encore from 2018 with actor-writer-director-raconteur Jonthan Lynn, who talks about iworking with legends Jerome Robbins and Tennessee Williams, sharing the stage with future Pythons John Cleese and Graham Chapman and the challenges of directing the memorable comedies "Clue" and "My Cousin Vinny." Also, Ed Sullivan loses his cool, Zero Mostel cracks wise, Steve Martin takes a crack at "Bilko" and Jonathan fights (and wins) for Marisa Tomei. PLUS: Chaplin comes to tea! Remembering Fred Gwynne! The genius of Madeline Kahn! Peter O'Toole goes...2022-03-171h 40
Flyover State of FearFlyover State of Film Presents Ep 92 "Clue"Y'all's favorite Flyboi is back, he did not mess around - picking a movie so good we didn't need a pun! That is right we watched 1985's Clue. A black comedy-mystery film based on the popular board game of the same name. Directed by Jonathan Lynn, who collaborated on the script with John Landis, and produced by Debra Hill, it stars the ensemble cast of Eileen Brennan, Tim Curry, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd, Michael McKean, Martin Mull, and Lesley Ann Warren.
We also talked about good sequels nobody talks about, worst ensembles in movies, and Joe has a...2022-03-141h 35
The Michigan Man PodcastThe Michigan Man Podcast - Episode 651 = Basketball beat writer Andrew Kahn from MLive joins meRight now Michigan does not look like an NCAA worthy team. Joining us with his thoughts on the stretch drive is beat writer Andrew Kahn from MLive 2022-02-1020 min
Dose of Nerd AcumenMortal Kombat Annihilation, ReviewMortal Kombat: Annihilation is a 1997 American martial arts fantasy film directed by John R. Leonetti in his directorial debut from a screenplay by Brent V. Friedman and Bryce Zabel. Based on the Mortal Kombat video game franchise, it is the second installment in the Mortal Kombat film series and a sequel to the original 1995 film, of which Leonetti served as the cinematographer. Largely an adaptation of the video game Mortal Kombat 3 (1995), Annihilation follows Liu Kang and his allies as they attempt to stop the malevolent Shao Kahn from conquering Earthrealm. It stars Robin Shou as Liu, Talisa Soto as...2022-01-2630 min
Cinematic Breadcrumbs#11: Murder Mystery | "Clue" (1985) + Celebrity Halloween CostumesOn this weeks episode, I dive into the iconic 1980's cult classic based on the board game "Clue" directed by Jonathan Lynn and co-written by Lynn and John Landis, starring Tim Curry, Colleen Camp, Madeline Kahn, Christopher Lloyd and more. We'll look at the origination of the game and how it was brought to screen.Also on this episode, I will break down the polls from the Celebrity Halloween costume bracket and talk about what I have been watching lately. Enjoy!Episode notes can be found at ingloriousbaguettes.comYou can find me...2021-11-0944 min