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Perspectives by the Leerink Center for Pharmacoeconomics The National Pharmaceutical Council President and CEO & Former Trump Drug Pricing Advisor, John O'Brien, PharmD, MPHMelanie Whittington, PhD, Head of the Leerink Center for Pharmacoeconomics, talks with John M. O'Brien, PharmD, MPH, President and CEO of the National Pharmaceutical Council & Former Trump Drug Pricing Advisor, to tackle some big questions like if it is possible to reward innovation without busting budgets and how to get to a sustainable, innovation-friendly, patient-centered drug pricing system. Additional resources: Subscribe to NPC’s Newsletter https://www.npcnow.org/subscribe-updates IRA Impact on Pharmaceutical Investment: Insights From Investor Interviews (Health Affairs Scholar) https://academic.oup.com/healthaffairsscholar/article/3/9/qxaf156/8223954 How Time Is Accounted For When Modeling Pharmaceutical Impacts: Investment vs Ass...

2026-01-0837 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Instant Update: NPC Reacts to New Dietary Guidelines for AmericansThis morning, the Trump Administration released the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, marking a significant development for U.S. potato growers. In this episode of the Eye on Potatoes podcast, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles and Beth Johnson of Food Directions break down the release and what it means for the industry.They discuss the encouraging new consumer graphic that features a whole, fresh potato front and center, identifying it as a nutrient-rich vegetable that Americans should eat in greater volumes. They also analyze how specific recommendations regarding processed potato products integrate with this broader guidance.

2026-01-0816 min

Broken Campfire Convincing The Generative A.I. NPC That His Wife Never DiedIn this entirely A.I.-prompted podcast episode, Andy, Erik, and Flask give pat auto-takes on Predator, The Running Man, Frankenstein and more movies, Darkenstein 3D, Little Locked Rooms, ARC Raiders, Valheim, Haha, You Clowns, Old School Runescape, Project Zomboid B42, Fallout, the announced Silksong expansion, numerous news stories about A.I. in the gaming sphere recently, and more. 0:00 - Intro 2:59 - Flask (Roundtable) 3:27 - Movies 3:56 - Predator: Badlands 10:24 - Indiana Jones 14:14 - The Running Man 17:14 - Frankenstein 22:09 - Black Phone 2 23:46 - Wake Up Dead Man 27:41 - Strange Antiquities 33:59 - The Elder Scrolls IV...

2025-12-211h 52

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Deep in the Heart of Texas: Previewing Potato Expo 2026Get ready to head to the heart of Texas for the potato industry’s premier event! In this episode, NPC CEO Kam Quarles and Vice President of Industry Relations & Events Hollee Alexander sit down to preview Potato Expo 2026, taking place Jan. 6-8, 2026, at the Gaylord Texan in Dallas.As the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry, Potato Expo 2026 offers a can’t-miss opportunity to reunite with the potato community, spark new ideas, and shape the future of the industry. Kam and Hollee discuss what attendees can expect from their trip to Dallas, from unparalleled netw...

2025-12-1716 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes D.C. Update: Specialty Crop Growers Disapointed with Farm Aid PackageOn Monday, Dec. 8, the Trump Administration announced a new economic aid package for U.S. farmers that provided little meaningful relief for specialty crop growers. In this D.C. update, NPC CEO Kam Quarles joins us to discuss the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance's (SCFBA) reaction to the disappointing news.Quarles explains why the package's primary focus on crop producers impacted by tariffs ignores the full scope of the economic crisis facing growers of potatoes, fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops. He shares the SCFBA's stance on the package and urges the Administration and Congress to move...

2025-12-0915 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Back in Session: Congressional Priorities and Regulatory UpdatesWith the federal government back up and running, NPC CEO Kam Quarles and COO Mike Wenkel called into the Eye on Potatoes podcast this week to discuss the National Potato Council's top priorities for the next two months and provide updates on key labor and environmental regulatory efforts. Join us as we take a deep dive into: Congressional priorities now that the government is reopened; key recommendations of the Specialty Crop Farm Bill Alliance for the new Farm Bill; the outlook and critical deadlines for emergency relief programs for growers; and top legislative and appropriations priorities, including s...

2025-11-2032 min

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Tony Smail: Canterbury Rugby CEO on the side's NPC winCanterbury rugby coach Marty Bourke's hailing his team's culture and depth, after beating Otago in the NPC final in Christchurch. They were down 14-10 at halftime, the Cantabs turned it around in the second spell to win 36-28. Canterbury Rugby CEO Tony Smail unpacked the results further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-10-2609 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Federal Shutdown Week 2: Trade Fallout, Japan Access, and Emergency AidGuests:Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato CouncilMatt Lantz, Senior Vice President, Global Access, Bryant ChristieThe federal government shutdown is hitting U.S. potato growers where it hurts: market access and emergency relief.Tune in as NPC CEO Kam Quarles and global trade expert Matt Lantz break down the real-world costs of the continued lapse in funding. This week, we dive deep into major concerns for the industry:The Disrupted Japan Mission: Kam and Matt recently returned from a trade visit to Japan that was intended...

2025-10-1037 min

女子有能量紧绷过才配谈松弛感：一位00后CEO关于“能量自由”的思考00后北美公关公司创始人佳颖Lexie，她 20 岁环游世界时找到 “人生游戏”，于是她从焦虑学计算机的 “NPC”，活成自己事业的 “玩家”。她说真正的松弛感≠躺平！它是你经历紧绷、挣扎后，主动选择舍弃一些东西，专注于自己的游戏后，自然散发的气场。｜好有能量朋友｜佳颖 LexieFlustra福禄思创创始人TEDx演讲嘉宾小红书女性成长博主｜ShowNotes｜03:03 少年心气是一种持续流动的能量，我不再执着于把公司干到行业的TOP，而是希望在这个行业掌握话语权06:24 松弛感是你已经经历过紧绷、经历过挣扎时刻，主动舍弃一些东西，让所有开始赋能你自己的那种状态07:53 我发现这个世界最大的壁垒是人，人与人之间建立沟通的桥梁09:24 自我投资最需要克服的是“不要矫情”12:57 之前我像动画片里“没有脸”的NPC，焦虑又没自信14:01 疫情那两年我环球旅行，找到了属于自己的人生游戏，让我对我的生命不再感到焦虑20:03 我觉得自己还是新手村的人，需要不停做任务精进自己的能力。譬如写作、书写，是我跟自己、跟世界交流的一种方式24:41 无效社交都是来吸你能量的人，尤其是你状态不好的时候出去社交就会吸来低频能量的人36:04 国内的女生更有生命的层次感，国外的女生虽然试错成本低，但是这不是她自身成长带来的，她并没有做出开拓性的尝试49:31 我希望有个ai是能够根据每个人的性格、擅长，去规划和告诉女生每天要做什么去build up你自己｜剪辑｜小妍｜找到我们｜

2025-10-0653 min

SBS Filipino - SBS sa Wikang Filipino Maria Ressa sa NPC: Big tech isang malaking banta sa demokrasyaIsang babala sa lahat ng demokratikong bansa ang binitiwan ni Nobel Peace Prize winner at Rappler CEO Maria Ressa sa kanyang talumpati sa National Press Club ng Australia. Ayon sa kanya, ang disinformation ay hindi lamang problema ng Pilipinas kundi isang global na panganib, na ginagamit bilang sandata laban sa demokrasya sa buong mundo.

2025-09-0111 min

Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship CEO of New Philanthropy Capital, Jonathan Simmons on Why Giving Should Be Fun, Strategic and AccessibleJonathan Simmons, CEO of New Philanthropy Capital (NPC), joins to share a refreshing perspective on philanthropy—why it should be fun, how to grow the giving market, and what it takes to make charitable impact both strategic and joyful. We explore: The origins of NPC and how it helps philanthropists make smarter decisions Why giving should be viewed not only as serious and rigorous but also enjoyable How to encourage individuals and organizations—whether wealthy or everyday donors—to engage in philanthropy The role of giving circles and pooled funds...

2025-09-0130 min

Olga姐姐 44.为什么有人“贵人运”爆棚？你也可以！两位30多年外企CEO教你养出吸贵人体质【本期介绍】贵人真的会从天而降吗？职场中如何吸引贵人相助？小人也能成为你的贵人？两位CEO闺蜜分享亲身经历，如何培养“贵人思维”主动创造机会，让自己拥有“可投资价值”？贵人从来不是“等来的”，而是“吸引来的”! 今天揭秘，那些总能轻松吸引贵人相助的人，到底做对了什么?本期内容由小红书 @科技薯和@科学薯联合发起#随时随地视频播客特别策划，闺蜜军师会持续给大家更新职场干货！也欢迎大家上小红书搜索#随时随地视频播客了解更多详细信息!【本期主播】Olga姐姐：35年多家外企高管，帮助Timberland、肯德基逆风翻盘，全网200多万粉丝的职场教练。【本期嘉宾】Rose邹开莲：拥有30多年美企互联网、媒体高管经验，负责全球业务，曾任阿里巴巴、海尔香港上市公司董事。出版畅销书《亲爱的别怕，勇敢说Yes》。【本期提要】01：46 贵人真相大揭秘，帮你看到盲点的也是贵人02：47职场生存法则：把“黑粉”当免费QA用05：14 逆袭剧本！“死对头”竟是隐藏的NPC07：44贵人不是圣母！他们只帮值得帮的人11：05失业自救指南：把emo情绪转化成精准求助文案12：10 贵人变GPS？你要先有“导航地址”17：17 负能量求助=贵人驱逐器！19：27 合作邀约雷区！具体需求都不会写的人活该被已读不回！20：31 能指出你缺点还愿意陪改的同事都是SSR卡24：11 戴不上贵人眼镜？那就自己当贵人【本期节目使用的音乐】Recomposed,By Max Richter【后期制作】江子【关于主播】Olga 姐姐：35年多家外企CEO，现全网粉丝200万全自媒体博主。小红书/微信视频号/抖音：Olga 姐姐商务合作：Olga.BD@fireflies.tv

2025-08-2024 min

旷野人生♾️木棉：从NPC到职场头牌，我用一年为自己赎身职场上升瓶颈期，如何突围为自己赎身？【听友专属福利】听友限定内部资料：自媒体入门资料包，扫即可领取&加入高能量听友群（备注旷野人生），或者添加：kuangyerensheng888（备注：旷野人生）【本期主题简介】职场上升瓶颈期，如何找到人生新解法？创业，到底是一道选做题，还是一道必做题？本期节目，我们采访到企业咨询创业者木棉姐。木棉姐曾是百万年薪hr女高管，用10年时间从npc晋升为职场头牌。在职场这场这座金字塔上，木棉姐一路攀爬。但在去年，陷入了工作瓶颈期，于是丢掉职场头牌的皇冠开始创业，一切归零，零帧起步，打破自己，各种试错，一年时间，成为小红书职场管理类头部博主，经营两家公司，从事企业管理服务。听起来十分爽文的华丽转身，期间确实各种无法言说的真实经历。话不多说，让我们和木棉姐对话，听听她如何从npc晋升为职场头牌，如何从职场头牌为自己赎身的故事吧！祝你早日走上人生的旷野，开启旷野人生！【本期节目福利】听到本期节目的听友有福利啦！1.免费领取小红书零粉起号入门资料：2、14 万字干货解密人性密码，锻造强者思维，快速提升认知与处世智慧，让你少走 5 年弯路！3、电话微咨询（旷野人生听众专属）：20分钟电话直击核心问题（限前10名），不管是企业管理卡点、职场晋升瓶颈，还是副业起步迷茫，帮你快速理清思路，精准破局！添加小助理领取：kuangyerensheng888，备注：木棉想要加入听友群，认识一群高能量旷友的小伙伴，可以下方shownotes，添加小助理：kuangyerensheng888，备注：听友群此外，节目最后木棉姐提到的“高能量手机壁纸”模板，分享给听友宝宝们：【时间轴】本期播客探讨了个人成长、职场转变与创业经历。通过分享职场高管到创业者的转变，强调了自我成长、认识自我与直面挑战的重要性。创业被视为个人潜能的舒展与自我价值的实现，相较于职场的自我压抑，创业提供了一个更为广阔的发展空间。嘉宾讨论了面对职场困境的方法、内容创作的价值以及如何通过真诚利他实现个人价值。成功被定义为为社会创造正向能量、促进个人成长，而不单纯是个人成就。分享了帮助他人重拾自信和促进企业CEO心灵成长的实例，强调了通过为他人创造价值来实现自我价值的重要性。鼓励女性勇敢追求梦想，不被外界定义束缚。01:52 从职场高管到创业CEO，转型之路与心得分享07:17 从职场高管到创业CEO，转型经历与业务探索11:41 从抗拒到热爱：十年HR生涯的转变与成长17:23 从NPC到职场头牌，HR职业成长的升级打怪34:07 选择与努力，普通人如何职业成功？48:45 如何面对创业黑暗，如何自我救赎？55:15 新手做小红书，陷入数据焦虑，内容创作者的心路转变60:09 小红书爆火的秘诀：坚持优质输出与真诚利他69:54 创业，从看见别人到看见自己73:10 职场是盆栽，创业是大树81:35 我不想别人评价我是温柔的女生【节目主播】主播1：美美子，99年，国有银行裸辞，探索旷野人生。标签：4w+粉博主；《旷野人生♾️》播客主播经历：①《旷野人生∞》播客主播，4w+粉博主②专注个人ip故事访谈，半年订阅过万，多期节目登上新星榜单③4年自媒体内容创作经验，一个月从零起号变现四位数，精通小红书内容种草、播客节目全流程制作和运营人生信条：“人生是旷野，不是轨道”主播2：暴躁铁锤，00后创业者。①全国连锁自习室品牌“一川心流”联合创始人②20岁赚到第一个百万③小红书博主:开自习室的暴躁铁锤人生信条：“敢于尝试，勇敢的人先享受世界”

2025-08-141h 42

Lipstick on Labcoats "Entropy in the Machine""In physics, entropy measures disorder. In computers, disorder is what happens when systems break down. In human life? It’s when things get messy, tangled, and out of sync. But what if all three — the physical, the digital, and the personal — are connected? Today, we’re talking about how hacking, energy entanglement, and even NPC-level thinking all share one root: the slow drift into chaos."

2025-08-1209 min

Weekend Sport with Jason Pine Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on Richie Mo'unga's return to NZ rugbyNew Zealand Rugby boss Mark Robinson insists there's been no pushback from All Blacks coach Scott Robertson over the details of Richie Mo'unga's 18-month contract. On his return next July, the first five will have to play for the Canterbury NPC team first - as he won't be eligible for tests until October 2026. Mark Robinson joined Piney to discuss further. LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

2025-08-1013 min $Sportstalk with D\'Arcy Waldegrave$

Sportstalk with D'Arcy Waldegrave Mark Robinson: NZ Rugby CEO on Richie Mo'unga's return to New ZealandBig news today! It has been annouced that Richie Mo'unga has resigned with NZ Rugby starting mid 2026 and going through to the end of the 2027 World Cup. Mo'unga will come back into the red and black playing for Canterbury throughout the 2026 NPC season before looking to represent the All Blacks in the latter stages of the season. 2027 will kick off with a return to the Crusaders in Super Rugby Pacific before pushing for World Cup selection. Mark Robinson, CEO of New Zealand Rugby spoke with D'Arcy Waldegrave about the agreements between NZ Rugby and Mo'unga, c...

2025-08-0710 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes MAHA and its implications on food & farm policyThe Trump Administration's "Make America Healthy Again" (MAHA) Commission report, spearheaded by Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr., has ignited a major debate across the U.S. food and agriculture landscape. While the National Potato Council applauds the report's focus on a healthier America and increased fruit and vegetable consumption, certain recommendations are raising critical questions for our industry.In this episode, we're joined by NPC CEO Kam Quarles and returning guest Beth Johnson, Founder & Principal of Food Directions. We dive deep into the MAHA report, exploring its implications for food policy, the integrity of...

2025-06-1844 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Tariff Volatility: NPC Analyzing Impact on GrowersOn April 9, President Trump announced he would pause "reciprocal" tariffs on dozens of non-retaliating countries for 90 days while raising duties on China to 125%. Responding to the news, NPC CEO Kam Quarles and industry consultant Matt Lantz jumped on the podcast to discuss the rapidly changing environment around tariffs, how our industry's top export markets are reacting, and some new opportunities they are seeing for reaching new consumers throughout the world. Guests: Matt Lantz, Senior Vice President, Global Access at Bryant Christie, Inc.Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato CouncilThis podcast is po...

2025-04-1025 min

The Growth Focus Podcast Startup Growth Without Ads: How NPC Labs Used Partnerships, Content & Founder-Led Marketing to Win with Bayo Okusanya | Growth Focus PodcastSick of spending on ads that don’t convert? Bayo Okusanya built NPC Labs into a fast-scaling startup by doubling down on relationships, events, and content that actually work. Episode Overview:In this episode of The Growth Focus Podcast, host Gary Lafferty talks with Bayo Okusanya, CEO of NPC Labs, about how startup founders can grow faster by focusing on authentic networking, newsletters, and community-driven content. Learn how Bayo leveraged his background in VC and a strong founder brand to gain traction, build authority, and attract strategic partners — all without relying on paid ads.Perf...

2025-03-2633 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Dietary Guidelines, Federal Nutrition Regulations, and How Growers Could be ImpactedDuring Potato Expo 2025, we sat down to talk about the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans process and the report issued late last year by the DGA Scientific Advisory Committee to understand how the final guidelines could impact the U.S. potato industry. We were joined once again by NPC CEO Kam Quarles and returning guest Beth Johnson from the company Food Directions, which has been working with NPC to ensure that accurate potato makes it into the final version of the guidelines. Guests: Beth Johnson, Founder + Principal, Food DirectionsKam Quarles, CEO, Na...

2025-02-2120 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes LIVE from Potato Expo: What Can We Expect from a New Administration and Congress?During Potato Expo 2025 in Orlando, Florida, we sat down with NPC CEO Kam Quarles and Randy Russell, President of The Russell Group, to reflect on the outcomes of the 2024 election and forecast how the policies being floated by the incoming Trump Administration and new Congress could impact growers in 2025 and beyond. Guests: Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato Council Randy Russell, President, The Russell Group This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an a...

2025-01-1530 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes NPC's 2024 Wrapped with President Bob MattiveWith 2024 quickly coming to a close, we checked in with National Potato Council President Bob Mattive and NPC CEO Kam Quarles to look back on a busy year for agriculture policy and the organization, and look ahead at the upcoming Potato Expo and Washington Summit. Guests: Bob Mattive, 2024 NPC President and potato grower from Monte Vista, ColoradoKam Quarles, NPC CEOThis podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Ex...

2024-12-2337 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes 2024 Election Recap with Randy RussellOne week after the 2024 General Election, there's a lot we know (and even more we don't know) about the prospect for pro-potato and pro-agriculture policy efforts in 2025 and beyond. Calling into the Eye on Potatoes Podcast this week was Randy Russell, President of The Russell Group, and NPC CEO Kam Quarles to talk about the impact of rural voters in the election and what a new Trump Administration and a GOP-controlled Congress could mean for the Farm Bill, ag labor reform, trade opportunities, and other policy priorities. This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta...

2024-11-1235 min

Curiosity with Kristen Cecil Plummer, CEO Fastr AI on the importance of DEI & board diversityToday's episode is with Cecil Plummer who I've had the pleasure of knowing for over 15 years. He currently is CEO at Fastr AI, which is an AI startup offering a plug in for recruiting systems. Prior to FastrAI, Cecil was the President and CEO of the Western Regional Minority Supplier Development Council. He won the National Minority Supplier Development Council’s Council of the Year award in 2019, 2021, and 2023. Under his leadership, the organization achieved record-breaking growth for six consecutive years, including a 300% increase in revenue, 5X growth and retention in clients, a 400% increase in profitability, and a 25% growth in co...

2024-11-0146 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes LIVE from Tokyo! NPC Pushes for Access in JapanNPC CEO Kam Quarles and trade consultant Matt Lantz from Bryant Christie, Inc. traveled to Japan this week to advance the industry’s trade priority of gaining market access for U.S. fresh potatoes. The pair called in to report on their meeting with U.S. officials at the U.S. Embassy in Tokyo to urge their support to gain access to the $150 million market. This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of...

2024-10-2533 min

The Digital Executive Empowering the Future of Global Commerce with Blockchain: A Conversation with CEO Bayo Okusanya | Ep 961Send us a text In this episode of The Digital Executive, host Brian Thomas sits down with Bayo Okusanya, Founder and CEO of NPC Labs. Bayo shares insights into his entrepreneurial journey, including his experience as a Princeton graduate, venture capitalist, and tech innovator. NPC Labs is at the forefront of using blockchain technology to protect intellectual property, eliminate counterfeit goods, and track real-world assets through its global fulfillment network. Bayo also discusses his involvement in AVATIST, an AI company that uses interactive AI content to empower learning. Listen in as Bayo explains how blockchain...

2024-10-1922 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes The ROI of Ag ResearchResearch is a critical tool as we work to feed a growing population here in the U.S. and around the world. During each NPC Washington Summit, the National Potato Council, along with growers and state partners, head to Capitol Hill to educate lawmakers about the importance of funding key research programs. Joining the discussion is NPC CEO Kam Quarles and the state manager from Michigan, Kelly Turner, the Executive Director of the Michigan Potato Industry Commission, to talk about the importance of research and how it is helping America’s potato growers produce more with less. ...

2024-10-0436 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes D.C. Update: Congress is back but big issues loom before Election DayWith portions of the Farm Bill starting to expire and a federal shutdown looming should Congress fail to act by Oct. 1, NPC CEO Kam Quarles called into the Eye on Potatoes podcast to talk about the big issues that need to be addressed before the general election. Also, with representatives from USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) scheduled to host plant health technical bilateral meetings with their Japanese counterparts in Idaho Falls, Kam talks about how he and others from the U.S. potato industry are pushing to finally open Japan's market for U.S...

2024-09-1218 min

TED Talks Daily Sunday Pick: Could your new best friend be an AI-powered NPC? | The TED AI ShowEach Sunday, TED shares an episode of another podcast we think you'll love, handpicked for you… by us. Today we're sharing a special episode of The TED AI Show, our newest podcast about the technology that's changing our lives.Non Player Characters --NPCs for short-- have always been a huge part of what makes video games engaging, from Cortana in Halo to Navi in The Legend of Zelda. But interactions with NPCs were always limited to a pre-written script. Until now. Purnendu Mukherjee is the CEO of Convai, a platform that enables developers to create NPCs with hu...

2024-09-0831 min

The Astonishing Healthcare Podcast AH032 - Prescription Rebates: Agreements, Guarantees, and More, with NPC's John O'Brien, PharmD, MPH, and Julie Patterson, PharmD, PhDIn this episode of the Astonishing Healthcare podcast, we dive into the National Pharmaceutical Council's recent employer survey on rebates and rebate guarantees published in the AJMC, Prescription Rebate Guarantees: Employer Insights ((7/19/24). NPC CEO John O'Brien, PharmD, MPH, and Senior Research Director Julie Patterson, PharmD, PhD joined Capital Rx's Co-Founder and CEO AJ Loiacono in the studio for the discussion, which covered everything from how and why rebates have become so important to employers and traditional PBMs and what "pass-through" means to "the spreadsheet" and the difficulty in comparing traditional and more modern PBMs and how rebates impact a...

2024-08-2332 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Previewing the upcoming U.S./Japan bilateral on fresh potato accessJapan is a significant market for U.S. processed potatoes, but as we’ve discussed a few times on this program, no U.S. fresh potatoes are allowed in Japan. The U.S. potato industry has been seeking approval to ship U.S. fresh potatoes into this significant market for over 20 years but the Japanese government continues to drag its heels. However, on Sept. 16, USDA and their counterparts in Japan are taking part in a bilateral meeting in Idaho Falls to discuss this issue. NPC CEO Kam Quarles and Sam Eaton Vice President of Legal & Gove...

2024-08-1931 min

Training Data GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke on Building Copilot, and the the Future of Software DevelopmentGithHub invented collaborative coding and in the process changed how open source projects, startups and eventually enterprises write code. GitHub Copilot is the first blockbuster product built on top of OpenAI’s GPT models. It now accounts for more than 40 percent of GitHub revenue growth for an annual revenue run rate of $2 billion. Copilot itself is already a larger business than all of GitHub was when Microsoft acquired it in 2018.We talk to CEO Thomas Dohmke about how a small team at GitHub built on top of GPT-3 and quickly created a product that de...

2024-08-061h 07

The BioCentury Show Ep. 64 - NPC CEO John O’Brien: Why America Needs an Honest Conversation About Drug PricingIgnorance about the path from scientific discovery to approved drugs, high out-of-pocket costs, and a byzantine healthcare system that obscures net prices while inflating list prices have fueled policies that threaten biomedical progress, John O’Brien, CEO of think tank National Pharmaceutical Council, told BioCentury.In an interview with The BioCentury Show's Steve Usdin, O’Brien, who led efforts to reduce drug prices as an HHS official during the Trump administration, said that whoever wins the White House in November will step into a political atmosphere that is hostile to biopharma companies. While it is difficult to predict what...

2024-07-1133 min

Agriculture of America AOA Monday 7-1-2024On Monday's AOA, we start the show with a look at the markets as Barchart Senior Market Analyst, Darin Newsom, shares his belief as to why the end of June USDA Reports shouldn't matter to the market trade. In Segment Two, we take a look at the weather forecast for the 4th of July week ahead with DTN Meteorologist John Baranick. Next up in Segment Three, we recap the National Potato Council summer meeting, discuss Farm Bill prospects and ag labor with NPC CEO, Kam Quarles. Finally in Segment Four, more layoffs at John Deere and the Supreme Court decision...

2024-07-0152 min

YesUsers Podcast Season 01 Ep #9 | From Code to Console: Insights with Zatun’s CEO, Abhinav Chokhavatia Part 2A Word About Our Sponsor:We have a special thank you to give to our sponsor, GetCito.GetCito is doing some truly groundbreaking work in the world of AI content, and we're incredibly grateful for their support of the podcast. They’re providing essential tools that help brands like yours monitor how their content is appearing and performing on cutting-edge platforms like ChatGPT and Google AI Overview.With the rise of these generative AI engines, it’s more critical than ever to understand how your brand is represented. GetCito is at the forefront of this...

2024-06-1021 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes DC Update: Farm Bill Clears House Ag CommitteeNPC CEO Kam Quarles joined Eye on Potatoes podcast host Lane Nordlund to discuss the House version of the 2024 Farm Bill, which was passed by the House Agriculture Committee in the early hours of Friday morning, and NPC’s efforts to urge Congress to finalize a bipartisan bill by the end of the year. This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry's complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Explore syngenta-us.com/spud-doctor to discover solutions for yo...

2024-05-2424 min

Spawn On Me with Kahlief Adams: A Video Game Podcast WE TALK TO THE HEAD OF CONVAI AI ABOUT THE FUTURE OF NPC'SIn this episode, we talk to Convai CEO, Purnendu Mukherjee about the amazing technology they are building to make our interactions with NPC's more robust and human-like. We also dig into how Helldivers 2 is getting review-bombed due to Sony's new PC linking practice.

2024-05-061h 08

The Nonprofit Bookkeeper The Dynamic Role of a Chief Operating Officer: Insights from Sarah Broad, COO of NPCIn this episode, I speak to Sarah Broad, the COO of NPC, a charity think tank. We discuss the dynamic role of a charity COO, the challenges of juggling multiple responsibilities and the need for a strong support network. We also delve into importance of the CEO- COO relationship and Sarah emphasizes the value of attitude and constant learning in finance roles and offers tips for acknowledging the work of support teams.KEY TAKEAWAYSBuilding a strong support network is essential for COOs, including peers in similar roles and professionals from different backgrounds.The relationship between...

2024-04-3036 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes D.C. Update: Potato Debate Makes The Tonight ShowJust when you thought NPC's efforts to keep potatoes defined as a vegetable couldn't gain more media attention, in comes Jimmy Fallon, who provided a light-hearted overview of the issue in the opening monologue of a recent Tonight Show. NPC CEO Kam Quarles and podcast host Lane Nordlund sat down to talk about NPC's efforts to protect potatoes in the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the ongoing negotiations to open Japan's market to U.S. fresh potatoes, and if we can see a Farm Bill passed this year. This podcast is possible thanks to our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. De...

2024-04-2622 min

Local Business Hacks Will Your Business Succeed or Struggle? With the Co- CEO and Co-Founder of Camp Transformation Center, Alejandra FontAre you a business owner who wishes your business was more successful and that you had a team in place that you could trust? Do you wish your business attracted more customers and generated more revenue? Then this week’s podcast episode is for you. Tune in as Alejandra Font, the Co-CEO and Co-Founder of Camp Transformation Center shares her story and the secrets for business success that she’s learned along the way. Alejandra Font is the Co-Founder of The Camp Transformation Center. She has almost 20 years of entrepreneurial experience and over a decade of founding The...

2024-02-0617 min

NPC Gaming Podcast E22: NPC VIDEO GAME AWARDS EXTRAVAGANZAThe Game Awards may be over but the REAL Game Awards begin right now... NPC style! After some not-so-quick quick bits that cover the last major stories of 2023 we're giving your a HUGE awards extravaganza with hot takes from your hosts! Who was the most out of touch CEO? Most absurd headline? Oh yeah and Game of the Year?! Check out our nominees, winners, and predictions for 2024 in our last episode of the year! ENJOY

2023-12-201h 16

We Are Driven Podcast Ep 78 Don't Be an NPC - We Are Driven PodcastNon-playable characters are everywhere around us. Don't become one.Arun "The Driver" Coumar is an automotive entrepreneur, car enthusiast, and motivator, CEO of Driven Automotive Companies. Shop apparel, Join the Driven Network: wearedriven.coWant to watch the video of this podcast as well as episodes of the Driven Diary? Check out our Youtube channel!https://www.youtube.com/@drivendiary/videosFollow us on social media:@arundcoumar@dan_larou

2023-11-261h 02

Marketing Geeks Chat GPT's CEO Just Got FiredEp 149: So, Sam Altman got fired last night. In the dead of night, news broke that Open AI, the company behind Chat GPT, had fired their CEO. Get the latest on this breaking story and key theories to explain what's really going on as only the Marketing Geeks can tell you. Buckle your seatbelts because things are about to get crazy! Also, if you're curious about the Unreal Engine powered video game where you can talk to NPC characters powered by ChatGPT, you can get access to that game...

2023-11-1933 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Counting Down to Austin: Potato Expo 2024 Preview!Potato growers and industry partners from around the world will descend on the Austin Convention Center, Jan. 10-11, for Potato Expo 2024, which will tap into all things Texas, with barbeque, music, culture, and a heavy dose of potatoes.Hosted annually by the National Potato Council, Potato Expo is the largest conference and trade show for the potato industry in North America, bringing together U.S. and international growers, suppliers, industry experts, and value chain partners all under one roof. Kam Quarles, NPC CEO, and Hollee Alexander, NPC VP of Industry Relations & Events, called into the...

2023-11-1720 min

The Produce Moms Podcast EP284 Advancing Potatoes in the U.S. with Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato CouncilPotatoes have become a culinary cornerstone in the American diet, gracing our tables in various forms, from crispy fries to creamy mashed goodness. However, the journey from field to fork involves a complex network of farmers, policymakers, and industry leaders working together to ensure a thriving potato industry. We had the privilege of sitting down with Kam Quarles, CEO of the National Potato Council (NPC) to shed light on the efforts and initiatives aimed at advancing potatoes in the United States.

2023-11-1532 min

NPC Podcast NPC (2x04):Castlevania: Nocturno, Separate Ways, Cyberpunk 2077 2.0 y la marcha de Jim RyanEn este cuarto capítulo del programa conducido por los podcaster más prescindibles del medio os ofreceremos nuestra opinión sincera de la nueva serie Castlevania: Nocturno, recientemente aterrizada en Netflix. A continuación os dejaremos con unas extensas impresiones de dos de los videojuegos del momento: Separate Ways, el DLC de historia para RE4 Remake y Cyberpunk 2077, en su nueva y definitiva versión 2.0 Concluimos con un acalorado debate en el que opinamos acerca de la labor de Jim Ryan como CEO de Sony Playstation. ¿Héroe o villano? ¿Te lo vas a perder?

2023-10-111h 42

The Show Up Fitness Podcast How to get to 10k followers on IG / Tik Tok w/ Social Media Expert Dani Coco | Program for a bikini competitor NPCSend us a text if you want to be on the Podcast & explain why!Are you ready to transform your fitness career with the power of social media? We promise you'll walk away from this episode with a wealth of techniques and strategies, thanks to our guest, the social media maestro herself, Danny Cohen, aka Danny Coco. We peel back the layers of the fitness and social media worlds, addressing everything from designing effective workout programs for bikini competitors to leveraging platforms for industry growth.We don't just scratch the surface; we dig deep into...

2023-09-151h 05

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Defending Potatoes in the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans ProcessThis week we chatted about the formulation of the 2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) and how the U.S. potato industry is working to ensure that the positive facts about potato nutrition are heard by those creating the guidelines.We were joined by NPC CEO Kam Quarles who submitted testimony to the Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee, which is charged with reviewing the current body of nutrition science and developing a scientific report for HHS and USDA to consider as it writes the 2025 DGAs. We were also joined by Beth Johnson, who has spent over 25 years...

2023-09-0848 min

Unimpressed Podcast Siavash Fashi CEO & Founder of SixPax Gym | How to Build a Successful Small Gym Siavash Fashi is an entrepreneur, bodybuilder, CEO, and founder of SixPax Gym. Siavash overcame incredible adversity to become the successful entrepreneur he is today. He escaped his home country of Iran, where bodybuilding was illegal, to pursue his dream of becoming a bodybuilder in California. Now an expert in losing body fat and gaining muscle, he helps clients change their lifestyles, workout effectively, and achieve consistent, long-term results. With 25 years of bodybuilding experience, he has owned his gym and trained clients for over a decade and now teaches other trainers and entrepreneurs how to open a small but lucrative...

2023-06-1535 min

Moonshot 射月計畫 EP7【科技系列】Computex Nvidia demo速覽! CEO黃仁勳帶來AI全新願景，帶動輝達市值正式突破1兆美元！！！Host: Moonshot射月計畫 Tony & Jason 本集重點: RTX算超快竟然是透過偷偷預測? 每個NPC都是自由靈魂? Data Center大轉型 H100賺爛ㄌ大家都在Omniverse 別離開片尾曲有彩蛋🥚 ＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿＿射月計畫（Moonshot）象徵一種不可能實現的任務，取自1969年阿波羅11號登月計畫，也是人類第一次踏上月球。由主持人Tony 和Jason及各行各業的來賓一起瘋狂討論最新的科技和商業資訊還有日常超廢閒聊，主題包含海外和台灣的科技、商業、創業、留學、金融。讓我們帶著你將不可能變為可能！ Tony - QuantX 共同創辦人、UCLA研究生 Jason - QuantX共同創辦人、清大學生 IG | https://www.instagram.com/moonshot_podcast/ 🔻 "PYC - Move Your Body" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY-ND 3.0) license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/… / pycmusic Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: • 🗽 Funk & Trumpet … 🔺 🔻 Song: "Lakey Inspired - Blue Boi [Lofi]" is under a Creative Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0) license. Music promoted by BreakingCopyright: [ • Non Copyrighted … 🔺 -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

2023-05-3024 min

Confessions of a Bikini Pro KARENE RICHARDS-WISE; CEO of Your Life, Godly Marriage, Mathematics, Business & Finance BuildingToday I speak with IFBB Pro Karene Richards-Wise, a health coach, pro athlete, board member, finance chair and inspirational speaker with 18 years experience in Investment Banking. She is also the former CEO of the Association for Women in Science. After her mom died at age 48 from breast cancer, she decided to live her life differently and practice better self care. After her own health scare, Karene hired a health coach and achieved an incredible physique transformation. In 2019 Karene was named one of the 100 Most Influential People of African Descent under 40 by the United Nations. She currently serves on the...

2023-05-051h 27

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Potato Growers Get Ready for the 2023 Washington SummitEach year as the blossoms start their bloom, U.S. potato growers descend on Washington, D.C. to advocate for federal policies that support their farms and businesses. To preview the 2023 Washington Summit (Feb. 27-March 3), NPC CEO Kam Quarles called in to talk about the issues that growers will be taking to their Members of Congress and to Administration officials, as well as the release of a groundbreaking analysis of the economic contributions of the U.S. potato industry. Guest: Kam Quarles, CEO, National Potato CouncilThis podcast is possible thanks to...

2023-02-2214 min

Do One Better with Alberto Lidji in Philanthropy, Sustainability and Social Entrepreneurship CEO of New Philanthropy Capital (NPC), Dan Corry, on the impact agendaOn this episode, Dan Corry sheds light on the work of New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) and we explore the impact agenda from a range of angles, including: (1) How does the impact agenda relate to trust-based philanthropy? (2) Is impact measurement is too top-down? (3) Are randomised control trials (RCTs) preferable to quicker, more iterative alternatives? (4) Is there enough risk-taking in philanthropy and what can policymakers do to incentivise it? Thank you for downloading this episode of the Do One Better Podcast. Visit our Knowledge Hub at Lidji.org for information on nea...

2022-11-2838 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Midterm Election Recap with The Russell Group's Tyson Redpath and Jessica SchulkenAs the final ballots are still being tallied, control of both the U.S. Senate and House remain hanging in the balance. To help make sense of it all, Beltway-insiders from government relations firm The Russell Group join us to learn more about what the midterm results could mean for the potato industry. NPC policy and political advisors Tyson Redpath and Jessica Schulken from The Russell Group join NPC CEO Kam Quarles for a discussion on how a potentially split Congress could shape the agriculture policy landscape for the next two years. This podcast is p...

2022-11-1136 min

Living with Cancer Episode 17 - Andrew Oberholzer - Managing Director: The Health Society of South Africa Head of The Men’s Health Association CEO: The Prostate Cancer FoundationAn interview with Andrew Oberholzer, The Prostate Cancer Foundation NPC which was established in 2005 as a non-profit-company. Andrew shares how this foundations aim is to minimise the impact that prostate cancer has on South African men and their families. They do this by providing forums for: Healthcare professionals, who diagnose, treat and research prostate cancer on a daily basis through our Medical and Scientific Advisory Board Prostate Cancer Patients, their families and volunteers who want to make a difference in the lives of those who have been affected by prostate cancer through our patient affairs board Corporate Members...

2022-11-0228 min

SENZ Extra Time Northland Rugby CEO Cam Bell - 05/10/22Cam Bell joined the show to talk about Northland hosting Rugby World Cup matches, and the Taniwha reaching the quarter-finals in the NPC. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

2022-10-0512 min

CommsDay Live #83 Telstra CEO Andy Penn on the cyber threat environment, Optus’ Gladys Berejiklian on bush telecomsIn this edition we play the highlights of Telstra CEO Andy Penn's NPC address on cybersecurity and what Optus' Gladys Berejiklian said at the Daily Telegraph Bush Summit in Griffith.

2022-08-2623 min

Dropping Bombs Cristy Code. Why You Need to Change Your Lifestyle . Episode 503 with The Real Brad Lea (TRBL)Cristy "CodeRed" Nickel, author of "The Code Red Revolution," is a speaker, #2 world-ranked boxer (retired), celebrity nutritionist, award-winning personal trainer, and elite-level athlete. She created a nutrition program that enables people to lose 10% of their body weight per month without shakes, diet pills, diet foods, or exercise. Cristy has been in the health and fitness industry since 1994. While studying Exercise Science at the University of Memphis, Cristy competed in 3 NPC Figure competitions, placing in the top 5 at each show. The success of her show in 2003 propelled her to New York City to train top celebrities, business tycoons, models and...

2022-08-2249 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes NPC’s Opposition to Government Climate OverreachEarlier this year, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) issued a proposed greenhouse gas disclosure rule that would require publicly traded companies to disclose the carbon emissions of every entity up and down their supply chain. This week, NPC CEO Kam Quarles joined the podcast to talk about how that disclosure overreach would place an overwhelming burden on food producers who supply publicly traded processors, restaurants, and retailers. Additionally, Kam provides a recap of NPC’s successful 2022 Summer Meeting in Nashville, which brought together 150+ potato industry members for a week of fun and discussions about the future of...

2022-07-0120 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Mexico and Farm Bill Updates and Preview of the NPC 2022 Summer MeetingNational Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles calls in from the swamp to update growers on key trade and policy issues moving in Washington, D.C. Plus Kam previews the organization's 2022 Summer Meeting, June 16-17 in Nashville, which will bring together potato growers from across the country to reconnect in person and kick off the council's next fiscal year. The Eye on Potatoes Podcast is made possible by our presenting sponsor, Syngenta. Delivering solutions to help producers face the potato industry’s complex challenges, Syngenta provides growers with unmatched field expertise along with an array of effective products. Expl...

2022-06-1021 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes BREAKING: U.S. Fresh Potatoes Cross into MexicoFor the first time in 25 years, U.S. fresh potatoes crossed into Mexico on May 11 destined for markets beyond the previous 26-kilometer restricted area. The news signaled the start of Mexico’s process to restore full market access for U.S. potatoes after decades of disputes and legal obstructions. NPC CEO Kam Quarles joined the podcast to talk about the unwavering, bipartisan support from Capitol Hill, USDA, and USTR required to restore U.S. fresh potato access, and the work moving forward to ensure the border remains open.The Eye on Potatoes Podcast is made po...

2022-05-1332 min

AiArthritis Voices 360 Talk Show Episode 72 The Myth of Average: Time for ChangeJoin Tiffany and Deb, both persons living with AiArthritis diseases, then Tiffany and John O'Brien, CEO of the National Pharmaceuticals Council, as they put the topic of importance of innovation & treatment access in research and public policy 'on the table'. Learn how YOU can join efforts to impact change! Who is 'at the table'? Tiffany Westrich-Robertson, CEO AiArthritis, person living with non-radiographic axial spondyloarthritis Deb Constien, AiArthritis Volunteer, person living with rheumatoid arthritis John O'Brien, President & CEO of the National Pharmaceutical Council (NPC) In this two segment episode, first join AiArthritis team - T...

2022-04-031h 13

Dad the Man TODD ABRAMS - Founder/CEO of Icon MealsTodd Abrams is the CEO and founder of Icon Meals, which is one of the largest ready-to-eat prepared mean and high-protein snack providers in the United States. He is also the founder DadBod Inc, which is a passion project where Todd has a global vision of holding all dads to the highest standards and not allowing any dads to settle for less than their best. Todd got into fitness and bodybuilding after his hockey career, and since then he has competed in man NPC Men's Physique Shows and won his pro-card back in 2012. Prior to Icon Meals, Todd founded...

2022-03-2248 min

People Inspired By Purpose - Purposely Podcast #72 Downing Street to key voice of the charity sector, Dan Corry CEO New Philanthropy CapitalDan Corry, CEO of London based New Philanthropy Capital (NPC) joined Purposely Podcast to share his leadership story. NPC is a successful and respected charity think tank, launched 20 years ago by partners of Goldman Sachs. They wanted to shake up and disrupt the sector by focusing on impact measurement and accountability grading. Dan became Chief Executive of NPC in 2011 following a variety of posts in public policy and economics, ‘I feel like everything I did prior was preparing me to be CEO of NPC’. Dan was Head of the Number 10 Policy Unit and Senior Adviser to the Prime Minister Gordon Brown (20...

2022-02-0944 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Signed Operational Work Plan Signals Positive Momentum for Mexico Fresh Market AccessOn Nov. 6, Mexico's National Service for Agricultural Health, Food Safety, and Agri-Quality (SENASICA) published the Phytosanitary Requirement Sheet for U.S. potato imports to the entirety of Mexico. NPC CEO Kam Quarles and Potatoes USA Chief Marketing Officer John Toaspern joined the podcast to announce another important step that was taken to fully reopen the market for U.S. fresh potatoes: an operational work plan that was signed by Mexico and the United States.

2021-11-2224 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Finishing Strong: 2021 President Dominic LaJoie on NPC's Fall Policy EffortsWith the NPC Executive Committee together this week for their first in-person meeting in D.C. since February 2020, President and Maine potato grower Dominic LaJoie joined CEO Kam Quarles for an update on the organization's end-of-year policy activities and previews of the Potato Expo 2022 and NPC Washington Summit.

2021-10-2826 min

Crumpets & Kerosene Episode 47: Fighting the Complete NPCDownload us on: Apple Podcast, Google Podcasts, Spotify, Pandora, Stitcher, Deezer, CastBox, Chrome Moblie, Pocket CastFollow us on Twitter: @DnD_crumpetsInstagram: @crumpetsandkeroseneFacebook page: Crumpets and KeroseneFacebook Group: Crumpets & Kerosene podcastYouTube: Crumpets and KeroseneEmail: crumpetsandkerosene@gmail.comPatreon https://www.patreon.com/CandKSimplecast: https://crumpets-kerosene.simplecast.com Visit our website: www.crumpetsandkerosene.comCastDM is Kelly Williams Instagram: @infantry_kitchenJason is...

2021-08-251h 20

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes The State of the Industry Mid-Year ReportNPC 2021 President and Maine potato grower Dominic Lajoie and NPC CEO Kam Quarles sat down with us to preview next week's Summer Meeting Virtual and update the industry on a number of policy development that have occurred since the Annual Meeting in February, including: NPC’s efforts over the pandemic to secure $350 million for growers to offset foodservice disruptions; Ongoing negotiations between the U.S. and Mexico to reinstate access to U.S. fresh potatoes; and, The latest efforts on Capitol Hill to address comprehensive immigration reform, including ag labor reform. For information about or to register for NP...

2021-07-2331 min

The LIFE WORKS Podcast - Lessons From the Trenches of Life & Business Episode 057: Be Prepared for Anything with Mary Beth Simon, CEO, Niche Partner Consulting (The LIFE WORKS Podcast, Hosted by Mark Botros) There is a 100% probability that you and I are going to face death one day. Our mortality is a fact we don’t like to face, and often do little to prepare for until it’s too late. In fact, caring.com did a study in 2021 and found that 67% of American adults don’t even have a will. Mary Beth Simon was preparing to retire from a 31 year career at Vanguard when her friend, Sue was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Sue asked Mary Beth to help her husband navigate the beneficiary process if she didn’t surviv...

2021-07-0735 min

Connecting with Purpose A conversation with Steve Tew, former CEO of the All BlacksKeynotes from episode 2: a conversation with Steve Tew1:20 Magic Moments: Crusaders win NPC pivotal moment; Named to host RWC in NZ; Respect & Inclusion Program7:45: Culture and Environment of Caring & definition of purpose10:55: how do you view purpose as an enabler of high performance15:00 Embracing the “dark place” to sustain high performance and success16:45 What does winning mean to you 19:50 Supporting athlete (employee) well-being - better people are better athletes24:00 Walk the talk yourself27:20 Responsibilities of a coach and translation to workplace, including celebrating succe...

2021-06-0839 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Mexico Overturns Ban on Fresh U.S. Potatoes!After years of delay, on April 28, Mexico's Supreme Court unanimously ruled to overturn a lower court decision that prevented the Mexican federal government from implementing regulations to allow for the importation of fresh U.S. potatoes throughout the country. The ruling, cheered by the U.S. potato industry and its supporters in the U.S. federal government, marks the end of a decade-long legal process that began when Mexico’s potato industry sued its government to prevent competition from imports.NPC Vice President of Trade Affairs Jared Balcom and NPC CEO Kam Quarles call in to celebrate th...

2021-04-3014 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes D.C. Update: Leadership Summit, Academic Scholarship, and Political Interference in MexicoNational Potato Council COO Mike Wenkel calls in to talk about the upcoming Leadership Institute Alumni Summit, to be held July 13-15, which will virtually bring together graduates of the Potato Industry Leadership Institute to network, refresh skills, and learn new techniques to better position themselves for success in the potato industry. Also Mike discusses Potato LEAF's 2021-22 Academic Scholarship, which will provide one $10,000 scholarship to honor a graduate student (Master’s degree or higher) working to conduct research and provide information that will improve the future of the U.S. potato industry. Learn more about both op...

2021-04-1927 min

Maximum Roll Entertainment Episode 37: Talking with Daniel about The Complete NPCHost: Kelly Williams Twitter: @KW_Steel_Rain Instagram: @infantry_kitchen Facebook: Williams, Kelly Follow us on Twitter: @RollMaximumInstagram: @maximum_roll_entertainment_llcFacebook: Maximum Roll Entertainment LLC.Email:maximumrollentertainment@gmail.com Gust: chiversdaniel (Daniel Chivers)published works on DMsGuild https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Daniel%20Chiverswriter: FOUR100AND4Instagram: @chiversdanielEmail:dan_chivers@yahoo.com Facebook: Facebook GroupsWriter Portfolio: https://www.clippings.me/users/lawsofchaos...

2021-04-0258 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes The Deteriorating U.S.-Mexico Ag Trade RelationshipThis week, the National Potato Council and 26 leading food and agriculture associations sent a letter to USDA Secretary Thomas Vilsack and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai communicating growing concerns over the rapid deterioration of the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship. The letter calls attention to alarming recent developments with regard to the food and agriculture trade relationship with Mexico -- including the ongoing ban on the full importation of U.S. fresh potatoes -- and urges action to address these challenges. Eye on Potatoes welcomes Michael Anderson, Vice President of Trade and Industry Affairs for the C...

2021-03-2540 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Priorities of 2021 President Dominic LaJoie and Review of the Potato D.C. Fly-InDominic LaJoie of Van Buren, Maine was elected to serve as National Potato Council's 2021 President and to head the grower-led organization’s Executive Committee. Dominic is a fourth-generation potato grower and partner of LaJoie Growers LLC, which operates throughout Aroostook County, Maine. He previously served the NPC Board as First Vice President and Vice President of the Environmental Affairs Committee. Dominic joined NPC CEO Kam Quarles to talk about the council's policy priorities for this session of Congress and provide an update about the first-ever virtual Potato D.C. Fly-In. Thanks to our episode sponsor Agro...

2021-03-0822 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Reflections on an Unusual Year with Outgoing NPC President Britt RaybouldAs U.S. potato grower prepare to gather (virtually) for the 2021 National Potato Council Annual Meeting, Feb. 22-25, we sat down with 2020 NPC President Britt Raybould to discuss some of the ups and downs of the past year, including the industry's unprecedented efforts in D.C. to support family farmers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Raybould serves as chief financial officer of Raybould Brothers Farm in Rexburg, Idaho. She previously served the NPC board as First Vice President and Vice President of the Legislative and Government Affairs Committee. She was the third generation of the Raybould family to s...

2021-02-1636 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Ag Labor Solutions – Is 2021 the Year Congress Delivers?During Potato Expo 2021, Craig Regelbrugge, Senior Vice President of AmericanHort, joined NPC CEO Kam Quarles for a discussion about how the new political dynamics could impact the ability to pass bipartisan ag labor reform. Regelbrugge says the problem is the middle has largely fallen out of our politics, and the agriculture community must find enough supporters in Congress to come together as we did in 2019-2020.Plus, as the teams at USDA and the House and Senate Agriculture Committees begin to take shape, Kam calls in to provide a Washington update and previews some of the issues...

2021-01-2745 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Looking back on COVID relief efforts and waking up to a new WashingtonHundreds of millions of dollars in pandemic relief. Historic federal potato purchases. Categorizing agriculture as essential. It's hard to keep track of everything that's happened in 2020 so during January's Potato Expo 2021, we brought together some of the specialty crop industry's leading advocates to look back at a year we'll never forget and look ahead to finding a new path forward with the new Congress and Biden Administration.Plus NPC CEO Kam Quarles calls in with a D.C. update on last week's violence on Capitol Hill and previews how NPC is building relationships with the incoming administration...

2021-01-1257 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Potato Expo Preview: Roy Spence and the Power of PurposeBack by popular demand, Roy Spence is returning to Potato Expo! Roy is the co-founder & chairman of GSD&M, and co-founder & CEO of The Purpose Institute, which helps organizations discover, articulate, and bring to life their deeper purpose in the world. He calls into the podcast to give us a preview of his session kicking off the first-ever virtual Potato Expo 2021, Jan. 5-7. Learn more at potato-expo.com. PLUS, NPC CEO Kam Quarles provides insight into the new $900 billion COVID-19 relief package just announced by Congress, which includes a new round of aid to a wi...

2020-12-2133 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes 2020 Trade Victories and Potato Expo UpdateThough 2020 has been a challenging year for potato growers and the entire country, the year saw a number of significant trade victories, with markets expanded in Mexico, Canada, Japan, China, and with other trade partners. Since 20% of the U.S. potato crop is currently destined for foreign consumers, trade is a priority for U.S. growers and the entire potato industry. Joining the podcast is Jared Balcom, NPC Vice President for Trade Affairs and Washington State potato grower, and Matt Lantz, Vice President, Global Access, Bryant Christie Inc., to talk about the recent...

2020-10-3050 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes DC Avoids a Shutdown (for now) and Sends Aid to GrowersWith less than a month before Election Day, NPC CEO Kam Quarles calls in to discuss how potato growers are accessing $14 billion in aid available through USDA's new CFAP 2 program and the latest Congressional efforts to fund the government until early December. Kam also provides an update on Potato Expo 2021, currently scheduled for January 6-7 as an in-person and online hybrid event and NPC's Annual Meeting, moved to coincide with February's Potato D.C. Fly-In.

2020-10-0917 min

The Glow Boss Podcast Nathan Chase Plummer: The Journey of Embracing the Identity of a Gay ManCourtney has an open conversation with her close friend, Nathan Chase Plummer. Nathan is a published author, entrepreneur, NPC athlete, creator of the YouTube Cooking Channel Look Great Naked Cooking Show, and also just happens to be gay. Nate talks about his experience coming out to his parents at the age of 30 and what it's like to be openly gay in a primarily conservative area. He gives tactical advice to anyone wanting to come out but doesn't know how as well as insight on how we can best support our LGBTQ+ loved ones. Instagram: ...

2020-09-2949 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Breaking News: NPC Reacts to CFAP 2On Friday, Sept. 18, the National Potato Council welcomed the announcement that USDA will implement an expansion of the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program -- CFAP 2 -- which will provide an additional $14 billion for agricultural producers who continue to face market disruptions and associated costs due to the government-imposed food service disruptions in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. NPC CEO Kam Quarles calls in from DC to react to the breaking news and to thank USDA for taking this additional step toward relief for the members of the potato industry who have experienced significant economic hardships in 2020.

2020-09-1814 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Avocados for Potatoes – The 20-Year Fight for Fresh Potato Access to MexicoOver the past 20 years, NPC and the U.S. potato industry have been working to allow full access to U.S. fresh potatoes to be sold throughout Mexico. On Aug. 18, three U.S. Senators called on U.S. trade negotiators to use the new authority found in the USMCA to increase pressure on Mexico to honor its commitment to allow access to U.S. fresh potatoes. NPC CEO Kam Quarles joined the podcast to discuss this long-simmering issue, which could amount to over $100 million annually, benefiting U.S. potato growers and Mexican consumers alike. Due to...

2020-08-2617 min

Just Meee!Amanda Hamilton - From redundancy to CEO...a just and inspirational mentor...Amanda has been Chief Executive of NALP (National Association of Licensed Paralegals) and also CEO of NPC (National Paralegal College) since 2008. NALP is the voluntary regulatory professional body for paralegals and an Ofqual Awarding organisation. Ofqual is the Government body that accredits nationally recognised qualifications in England. Through its Centres, nationally and internationally,(of which NPC is one) NALP offers nationally recognised Paralegal Qualifications.Amanda has been involved with the Paralegal Sector for nearly 25 years, firstly as a legal tutor and trainer, and subsequently, teaching Law and Legal Procedure at every level. She is absolutely passionate about...

2020-08-1131 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Focusing on the Future by Investing in Agronomy ResearchRecognizing the need to continue to advance potato production practices, the U.S. potato industry is engaged is a wide spectrum of research encompassing the development of new varieties, soil health, and pest management. At Potato Expo 2020, we sat down with some of the industry's leading researchers and specialists for a discussion on the current research and where future efforts need to focus.Plus, NPC CEO Kam Quarles calls in to provide an update on USDA's decision to revise the payment rates for the Coronavirus Food Assistance Program (CFAP), which previously prevented potato growers from receiving equitable...

2020-07-1742 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Potato LEAF and Developing Tomorrow's LeadersThe Potato Leadership, Education, and Advancement Foundation (LEAF) is a new 501(c)3 organization dedicated to providing the tools, training, and support necessary to develop growers and industry members as leaders. Joining the podcast is Shelley Olsen of LJ Olsen, Inc. in Othello, Wash., and Chair of Potato LEAF to talk about how the industry is coming together to grow leaders who will thrive in the competitive global marketplace of the future.Plus, NPC CEO Kam Quarles provides an update on NPC's efforts to support growers as the nation works to recover from the COVID-19 crisis.

2020-06-1919 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes U.S. Rep. Mike Simpson on Congressional Relief for Family FarmsAs potato growers continue to reel from the COVID-19 pandemic fallout, Congressman Mike Simpson and the entire Idaho Congressional delegation are championing policy solutions to support the nation's struggling potato industry. Congressman Simpson joins the podcast to discuss the role Congress needs to play as the industry works to dig out from a 1.5 billion pound oversupply of 2019 potatoes stuck in the supply chain and seeks meaningful direct payment relief to keep family farms in business. Also, National Potato Council CEO Kam Quarles calls in from D.C. to discuss the $300 million in additional potato purchases the industry n...

2020-05-2929 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes COVID-19 and its Impact on the Potato IndustryNPC CEO Kam Quarles and Eye on Potatoes host Lane Nordlund sit down to discuss the latest on COVID-19, its impact on the potato industry, the government response, and how NPC and its state partners are supporting growers in this unprecedented time.

2020-04-2926 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Growers Invade D.C. to Stand Up For PotatoesFamed political commentator Charlie Cook joins the podcast prior to his Potato D.C. Fly-In remarks to talk about importance of direct advocacy for membership-based organizations like NPC, and to look into his crystal ball to forecast Super Tuesday and the 2020 race for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president.NPC President Britt Raybould and Vice President of Legislative and Governmental Affairs RJ Andrus sit down to talk about the role of growers and allied industry partners in advocating for policy priorities that could impact family farms for decades. Finally, NPC CEO Kam Quarles looks bac...

2020-02-2843 min

Eye on Potatoes: A Podcast on All Things Potatoes Potato Nutrition Research: The Recipe for Good Food PolicyEnsuring the nutritional value of potatoes is scientifically documented is essential for the creation of sound food policy. At Potato Expo 2020, the industry’s leading experts on the intersection of sound science and good food policy sit down to discuss the latest efforts to advance the scientific understanding of the role potatoes play in promoting the health of all people. Plus, NPC CEO Kam Quarles provides a preview of the Potato D.C. Fly-In, where growers from across the country come together to stand up for potatoes on Capitol Hill. Guests: Mitch Kanter, Chie...

2020-02-1743 min