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Community Catalysts"Choosing Collaboration” with Robert Lazaro, Executive Director, Northern Virginia Regional CommissionWhat does it take for independent municipalities to choose collaboration over going it alone—without mandates or central authority? Robert Lazaro, Executive Director of the Northern Virginia Regional Commission (NVRC), reveals how regional leadership is rooted in trust, shared priorities, and open communication. As a forum for 13 local governments and 2.5 million residents, NVRC connects communities across boundaries to address common challenges—from expanding clean energy initiatives to strengthening climate resilience. Sponsored by the Regional Elected Leaders Initiative (RELI) at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government. LINKS Ask a Quest...2025-02-2531 minCommunity Catalysts"Responsive at Every Level” with Matt Letourneau, Loudoun County Board of SupervisorsSupervisor Matt Letourneau offers insights from over a decade of public service as the Dulles District representative on the Loudoun County Board of Supervisors. He discusses navigating rapid growth in one of the nation’s fastest-developing counties, addressing fiscal challenges in regional transit, and fostering connection and responsiveness—whether meeting constituent needs or solving broader community challenges. Letourneau also reflects on balancing the demands of leadership with family life as a husband and father of four. Sponsored by RELI, the Regional Elected Leaders Initiative of the Schar School of Policy and Government at George Mason University. LINKS 2024-12-1039 minCommunity Catalysts“Building the Future” with Katie Cristol, Tysons Community Alliance"Building the Future" - Katie Cristol, CEO of the Tysons Community Alliance, leads efforts to foster human connection in one of Northern Virginia's fastest-growing regions. Under her leadership, Tysons is evolving from a suburban office hub into a vibrant urban community where people can live, work, and connect. In this episode, Katie shares how the Alliance creates spaces for meaningful interactions, making Tysons a model of sustainable, inclusive urbanism. Her insights offer valuable lessons on building community amidst rapid growth. This episode is sponsored by RELI, the Regional Elected Leaders Initiative of George Mason University's Schar School of Policy...2024-09-1032 min
ASCO Daily NewsKey Abstracts in GU Cancers at ASCO24Dr. Neeraj Agarwal and Dr. Jeanny Aragon-Ching discuss promising combination therapies and other compelling advances in genitourinary cancers in advance of the 2024 ASCO Annual Meeting. TRANSCRIPT Dr. Neeraj Agarwal: Hello and welcome to the ASCO Daily News Podcast. I'm Dr. Neeraj Agarwal, your guest host of the ASCO Daily News Podcast today. I'm the director of the Genitourinary Oncology Program and a professor of medicine at the University of Utah Huntsman Cancer Institute, and editor-in-chief of the ASCO Daily News. I'm delighted to be joined by Dr. Jeanny Aragon-Ching, a GU medical oncologist and the...2024-05-2526 min
Der Hörkanal - Geschichten HörbücherDer Taugenichts - Ballade von Gottfried Keller #ballade #hörbuchDeutsche Balladen - Episode 2
Gottfried Keller (1819 Zürich - 1890 Zürich)
Der Taugenichts
Die ersten Veilchen waren schon
Erwacht im stillen Tal;
Ein Bettelpack stellt' seinen Thron
Ins Feld zum ersten Mal.
Der Alte auf dem Rücken lag,
Das Weib, das wusch am See;
Bestaubt und unrein schmolz im Hag
Das letzte Häuflein Schnee.
Der Vollmond warf den Silberschein
Dem Bettler in die Hand,
Bestreut' der Frau mit Edelstein
Die Lumpen, die sie wand;
Ein linder West blies in die Glut
Von einem Dorngeflecht,
Drauf kocht' in Bettelmannes Hut
Ein sündengrauer Hecht.
Da kam der k...2024-05-0503 min
Supply Chain NowHow to Provide Simpler Alternatives to Complex Material Handling SystemsWhat are point solutions? What problems can they solve? Why is it a good approach for companies that are starting out on their automation journeys?In this episode of Supply Chain Now, we have two experts with a combined experience of more than 35 years of experience in materials handling and global supply chain strategy.Both are from Bastian Solutions, a Toyota Advanced Logistics company that specializes in the design and delivery of distribution and production solutions for clients in the United States, Canada, India, the Middle East, Mexico and South America. Alex Haines is the...2024-04-1744 min
The InquiryIs the war in Ukraine at a stalemate?The head of Ukraine’s armed forces, General Zaluzhny, has a frank take on his country’s conflict with Russia: "Just like in the First World War, we have reached the level of technology that puts us into a stalemate." He explains that using drones and remote surveillance equipment in battlezones means each side knows what the other is doing. That slows down troops advancing, and creates a standoff. In a separate essay offering solutions, the general states that fresh tech innovation is the key to cracking it.President Zelensky disagreed, and his office accuses the...2023-11-1623 min
Rocklane Christian Church SermonsThe Call of Abram This Sunday is Family Sunday, and Matt Schar, our new children's pastor, is sharing the word with us. We will be studying the call of Abram and his family in Genesis 11:27-12:9. When God speaks, new things happen and for Abram and his family everything changes. Come ready to wrestle with God's word! 2023-07-3027 min
Everything is Black and White - a Newcastle United podcastJONJO SHELVEY PRAISE | JOE WILLOCK JOY | CHRIS WOOD HOPE | EDDIE HOWE'S MAGIC - WITH SPECIAL GUEST NFTV'S SAM MULLINERHello and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast. Andrew Musgrove is joined by Newcastle Fans TV, Sam Mulliner. The pair discuss the latest hot topics with NUFC including- The form of Jonjo Shelvey- The superb performances of Matt Targett- The futures of Fabian Schar and Paul Dummett- The joy of seeing Joe Willock grab a goal- Hope that Chris Wood will finally get his goal- The magic work of Eddie HoweAnd much more. We're also...2022-02-2253 min
The Lawfare Podcast: Patreon EditionCOVID and Intelligence with Eric Swalwell, Julie Gerberding and Matt BerrettCOVID-19 has shown us all that pandemics aren’t just a public health issue, but a national security one as well. Are America’s national security institutions prepared to address this threat? And what role should the intelligence community play in addressing pandemics? To address these questions, Lawfare’s David Priess moderated a live recording of the Lawfare Podcast featuring a discussion with Congressman Eric Swalwell, who represents California’s 15th congressional district and sits on the House Intelligence Committee; Dr. Julie Gerberding, who served as director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from 2002 to 2009 and now is...2021-12-0751 min
DOOMED with Matt Binder171: Shining Path and Fujimori's Big Lie: Peru's Turbulent Presidential Elections (w/ Dr. Jo-Marie Burt)Dr. Jo-Marie Burt, associate professor of political science and Latin American Studies at the Schar School Dr. Jo-Marie Burt, associate professor of political science and Latin American Studies at George Mason University and Senior Fellow at the Washington Office on Latin America and an expert on Peru joins DOOMED with Matt Binder to discuss the still undecided election in Peru where the leftist candidate Pedro Castillo has pulled ahead of the right wing Keiko Fujimori, the daughter of former President Alberto Fujimori, who is in prison for corruption and human rights abuses. We discuss the candidates, Fujimori's claims of fraud...2021-06-131h 31
Top of Mind with Julie RosePoverty & Health, Black Pete, Non-Diet CookbookWhy Being Broke is a Medical Condition (0:30)Guest: Michael Stein, Professor of Health Law, Policy and Management, Boston University, Author of “Broke: Patients Talk About Money with Their Doctor”Dozens of federal stimulus programs that are helping millions of Americans cover basic expenses and avoid eviction during the pandemic are set to expire in the coming weeks. People living in poverty have experienced higher rates of COVID-19 in the United states. The pandemic has laid bare what public health experts have long known–being poor is bad for a person’s health. But typically, the doctors caring for patients...2020-12-091h 43
SidebarA double down on federal force, a do-over on coronavirusThe United States is in search of leadership on many significant challenges we face at this difficult moment in our country.And on two major issues — the handling of the coronavirus pandemic and protests against racism and police brutality — most Americans are dissatisfied with the leadership they’ve seen thus far.As cases rise across the country and fears persist, a Washington Post-ABC News poll found that 60 percent of Americans disapprove of President Trump’s handling of the virus.Meanwhile, polls also show that a majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of protesters and race relations. In fact, a...2020-07-2335 min
Congress, Two Beers InImpeachment, congressional caucuses, and fundraising with Jennifer VictorSpecial guest Jennifer Victor joins Matt, Mark, Josh, and Laura to talk about impeachment politics in Congress, congressional caucuses, and presidential candidate fundraising. Jennifer is associate professor of poltical science at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government. She tweets at @jennifernvictor.
The post Impeachment, congressional caucuses, and fundraising with Jennifer Victor first appeared on GAI.2019-05-0353 min
The Matt Townsend ShowWhite Working Class, Prevent Anxiety, Caring ConfidantsWhite Working Class (18:57)
Dr. Justin Gest is an Assistant Professor of Public Policy at George Mason University’s Schar School of Policy and Government. His teaching and research interests include comparative politics, minority political behavior, and immigration policy. The White Working class surprised the country as they showed up in mass to secure President Donald Trump his seat in the White House. What is the reason behind this political uprising amongst a historically civically inactive demographic? Dr. Gest, and the author of The New Minority: White Working Class Politics in an Age of Immigration and Inequality shares his book and his r...2017-02-012h 23