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Software Defined InterviewsSoftware Defined InterviewsA Passion for Politics, with Taegan GoddardIn this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Taegan Goddard, founder of Political Wire. They talk about what drives people to go above and beyond in their work, especially journalism like Taegan does. There's some fun conversation about how Taegan runs the business, keeping up his never ending coverage. Having run the site for well over two decades, they also talk about how the back-end stack has evolved over the years. And, some notes on how to make a great cup of coffee. Check out and subscribe to politicalwire.com, highly recommended. The blog coverage is great a...2025-05-2957 minSoftware Defined InterviewsSoftware Defined InterviewsA Passion for Politics, with Taegan GoddardIn this episode, Whitney and Coté talk with Taegan Goddard, founder of Political Wire. They talk about what drives people to go above and beyond in their work, especially journalism like Taegan does. There's some fun conversation about how Taegan runs the business, keeping up his never ending coverage. Having run the site for well over two decades, they also talk about how the back-end stack has evolved over the years. And, some notes on how to make a great cup of coffee. Check out and subscribe to politicalwire.com, highly recommended. The blog coverage is great a...2025-05-2957 minWith HonorsWith HonorsS1E6: Rhaleigh, Addison, and TaeganIn this episode of With Honors, Rhaleigh, Addison, and Taegan open up about the unique challenges of being students balancing Honors English with basketball season. Taegan shares what it's like to juggle intense practices, games, and coursework, while Rhaleigh and Addison reflect on their roles as managers supporting the team while managing school, work, and home responsibilities. The girls get real about handling pressure, mental health struggles, and the value of finding balance. They also share their excitement about the upcoming playoffs, their gratitude for a guidance counselor who feels like family, and their appreciation for teachers who show...2025-03-1728 minPro Politics with Zac McCraryPro Politics with Zac McCraryTaegan Goddard, Founder of Political Wire, on the Intersection of Politics, Tech, & MediaSend us a textTaegan Goddard is the founder and editor of Political Wire, one of the most widely-read political news sites over the last 25+ years. He created Political Wire in the late 1990s after stints as a Senate staffer on Capitol Hill and several years in state government in his home state of Connecticut. In this conversation, he talks his own development as a rabid political junkie, setting out early goals in the public and private sector, both encouraging and disheartening stints in government, why he decided against running for office, and starting Political Wire initially...2025-02-2550 minDigital Social HourDigital Social HourUnlock Your Akashic Records: Secrets to Higher Consciousness| Taegan Gaetz DSH #1150Unlock your Akashic Records and discover the secrets to higher consciousness with Sean Kelly on the Digital Social Hour Podcast! In this captivating episode, Sean chats with Taegan—a spiritual guide and energy worker—about overcoming energetic blockages, exploring past lives, and tapping into your intuitive power. Taegan shares her journey from childhood intuitions to mastering Reiki, accessing the Akashic Records, and working with spirit guides. They dive into fascinating topics like sacred geometry, dream interpretation, and the collective awakening happening right now. Plus, you’ll learn how to raise your vibration, connect with higher dimensions, and why em...2025-01-3044 minNiche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next \Niche Pursuits Podcast: Find Your Next "Niche" Business Idea!How Taegan Goddard’s Political Blog Gets Up To 10 Million Visitors/Month Taegan Goddard’s been in the blogging game for a long time, launching his first website before WordPress even existed.  He went on to create his current website, Political Wire, which has been not only running but growing consistently for the last 25 years—no easy feat. Taegan has built “the anti-website,” using non-SEO strategies to win over his political junkie readers and convert them into diehard fans while using several different business models. He has a different approach to how he treats readers and how he thinks...2024-10-301h 01Spotlight Media NetworkSpotlight Media NetworkSpotlight Media Network News 09/02/24Taegan Evans presents the Spotlight Media Network news. Taegan brings you all the news and information for Louisville, Ohio, and the Nimishillen Township community. 2024-10-0109 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionThe Candidate or the CouchCorruption in the “Greatest City in the World.” And who are these "undecided" voters? Links we discussed: Eric Adams IndictedThe Undecided Voters Who Could Decide the ElectionKamala Harris Casts Herself as Pro-Business PragmatistSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's NewsletterTrial Balloon Live2024-09-3026 minThe Talk Show With John GruberThe Talk Show With John Gruber408: ‘Good Enough to Be Pesky’, With Taegan Goddard Special guest Taegan Goddard, longtime writer and founder of Political Wire, joins the show to talk about the past, present, and future of independent media. Sponsored by: WorkOS: The modern identity platform for B2B SaaS — free up to 1 million MAUs. Squarespace: Make your next move. Use code talkshow for 10% off your first order. Links: Political Wire. Greymatter — open source blogging software by Noah Grey, released in 2000. Greymatter 1.8.2 User Manual. Slashdot, 2022: “How The Internet Saved the Home of Blogging Pioneer Noah Grey”. Mark Pilgrim, back in 2002: “History of the RSS Fork”. This episode of...2024-09-011h 40Spotlight Media NetworkSpotlight Media NetworkSpotlight Media Network News 08/12/24Taegan Evans presents the Spotlight Media Network News for the week of August 12, 2024. Taegan talks second Friday, the amphitheater the school hub, the band preview and a special thank you. All the information you need for Louisville, Ohio and Nimishillen Township.2024-08-1711 minSpotlight Media NetworkSpotlight Media NetworkTalking with Taegan 07/25/24Talking with Taegan. Taegan talks with Mayor Pat Fallot and Constitution Royal Court Ambassadors Kerry Horn and Trent Lofland. They talk about their experience as ambassadors and the upcoming application process for the next ambassadors. Great show! Enjoy! 2024-07-2618 minSpotlight Media NetworkSpotlight Media NetworkTalking with Taegan 07/11/24Talking with Taegan.....Hosted by Taegan Evans of the Spotlight Media Network. Taegan talks to the Louisville Rotary about the Amphitheater Project in Metzger's Park in Louisville, Ohio. Taegan is joined by Randy Starr president of the rotary, Jim Duster, and Cynthia Kerchner2024-07-1817 minHumanize the HustleHumanize the HustleTapping into Divine Guidance: Exploring the Akashic Records with Taegan GaetzIn this episode I am honored to welcome Taegan Gaetz, an Akashic records reader and guide in the realm of spiritual and personal development. Taegan brings a wealth of expertise to our conversation as a reiki practitioner, yogi, somatic healer, intuitive channel, and guide. She is passionate about guiding individuals to identify and navigate emotional blockages held within the body, creating space for profound healing and transformation. Her work draws from the Akashic Records, which serve as a cosmic library containing the collective wisdom and experiences of all souls. By accessing these records, Taegan assists people in...2024-06-1449 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionThe Bully PulpitTrump threatens to prosecute his political rivals... Why even a felony conviction won't upend this race... And does the bully pulpit still exist?Links we discussed:Trump Says He Has ‘Every Right’ to Prosecute His RivalsEven a Felony Conviction Likely Won’t Upend This RaceTrump’s Vows Put Rule of Law on the BallotHow Much More Warning Do Voters Need?Democrats Must Make Trump’s Guilty Verdict KnownSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2024-06-0724 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionCatch and KillThe Trump trial and the split screen campaign. And Mike Johnson's power is backed by Democrats. Links we discussed:The Split Screen for the Next 6 WeeksTrump Is Already TestifyingTrump Is a Pretty Weak StrongmanBeing Stuck in a Courtroom Is Just What Trump Needed Chaos and OppressionSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2024-04-2622 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionBoxed In On AbortionArizona's abortion ruling is a disaster for Trump and Republicans. Stubborn inflation is a problem for Biden and Democrats. Can red states knock Biden off the ballot?Links we discussedTrump Flails on AbortionFed May Not Cut Interest Rates This YearRed States Threaten to Keep Biden Off the BallotSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2024-04-1524 minBehind the Studio DoorBehind the Studio DoorWeaving Creativity and Community Healing with Taegan WestIn this special episode of Behind the Studio Door, we chat with a truly unique and inspiring guest, Taegan West. Described as a community weaver and a healing modalities expert, Taegan's passion and expertise in astrology, dance, and ancient healing practices are front and center. Taegan’s belief in the power of community and creativity as intertwined forces for personal and collective transformation shines through every word. Through a conversation that weaves together the threads of individual experiences with the collective soul, Taegan illuminates the essence of creative expression as a birthright and a tool for deep, personal mythology. ...2024-04-0358 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionWatching Fox NewsDoes watching Fox News make you less informed? Could the House flip to Democratic control? Does RFK Jr. hurt Biden or Trump more?Links we discussedThose Who Don’t Watch Fox Less Likely to Vote for TrumpDemocrats Need to Be Ready If GOP Loses ControlBiden Holds Small Lead NationallyRFK Jr. the SpoilerSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2024-03-2926 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionWhich GOP Candidates Were Worse: 2016 or 2024?Which set of candidates were worse — 2016 or 2024? What do the polls really say eight months before the election? Does RFK Jr. matter?Links we discussedThere’s Plenty of Time for Biden to Catch UpDemocracy Dies In Trumpian BoredomWhy RFK Jr. Should Hurt Trump More Than BidenDemocrats Go to War Against Third Party CandidatesSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2024-03-1526 minDiscover the Joy of Hands-Free Reading With Free AudiobookDiscover the Joy of Hands-Free Reading With Free AudiobookBlood of the Orc Prince: MM Fantasy Romance Audiobook by Lionel HartListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 767264 Title: Blood of the Orc Prince: MM Fantasy Romance Author: Lionel Hart Narrator: Jeremy Frazier Format: Unabridged Length: 05:50:51 Language: English Release date: 03-12-24 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Romance, Romantasy Summary: War draws ever closer, and no one can be trusted. Taegan and Zorvut have each other, but will that be enough? The orc warlord Hrul Bonebreaker has violated the peace treaty that first brought the elven prince Taegan and his half-orc husband Zorvut together, and orc armies march upon the elves once more. Zorvut must learn to...2024-03-125h 50Trial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrumpificationThe Trumpification of the Republican Party is now complete.Links we discussedMitch McConnell’s Legacy Is Donald TrumpMitch McConnell Surrenders to TrumpMcConnell to Step Down as GOP LeaderTrump Pushes Steve Daines to Run for Senate GOP LeaderJohn Thune Soft Launches Bid for Senate GOP LeaderCornyn Talked to Trump About Running for Senate LeaderSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2024-03-0724 minFemmi PodFemmi PodEp 102 - Behind the scenes at Femmi with Taegan Baxter, Head of Growth In this episode you'll meet a key part of the Femmi team, Taegan Baxter. Taegan first joined the Femmi family back in 2020 as one of our very first athletes, who we coached for about two years before she joined the team in a more formal capacity, as the Head of Growth. In this conversation you'll hear about Taegan's running story and we then go on to pick her brain on her view of women's running and the future of what we are building here at Femmi.Download the Femmi appFollow Femmi on IG2024-02-2540 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionBiden Isn't Going AnywhereNo one is replacing Biden on the ticket. Trump takes over the RNC. Democrats get a big win on Long Island. Links we discussedOne in Five Believe Taylor Swift ConspiracyReplacing BidenWhy Trump Needs to Take Over the RNC So QuicklyJon Stewart ReturnsBiden Campaign Joins TikTokSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2024-02-1622 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionOne Year OnTrial Balloon celebrates its first year with Taylor Swift. And then we unpack how Joe Biden was handed a gift by Republicans on immigration. Links we discussedTaylor Swift (The GOP’s Version)Lankford’s Make-or-Break Moment on the BorderQuote of the DayBiden Campaign Builds Big Fundraising LeadWhy Trump Needs Nikki Haley Out NowSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2024-02-0226 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionRolling to the White HouseIs Donald Trump rolling to the White House or is he in trouble? Democracy and immigration are the toughest issues.Links we discussedCan Anyone Stop Trump’s March to the Nomination?Trump Could Wrap Up Nomination By End of FebruaryEven the Battle for Second Turned Out Well for TrumpTrump Holds Solid Lead Over Biden in GeorgiaSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2024-01-1921 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free Version14th Amendment MailbagShould Democrats try to disqualify Trump from the ballot? Or will it backfire?Links we discussed:Trump Set to Appeal 14th Amendment CasesSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2024-01-0528 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionBankruptTrump's eligibility in question. Rudy's moral bankruptcy leads to his financial bankruptcy. It's too early to worry about the horse race polls. Links we discussed:The Immediate Impact of the Colorado RulingWhat Do Biden’s Poor Numbers Really Mean?Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2023-12-2231 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionA Dictator for 'Just One Day'The House GOP's majority shrinks further. Donald Trump knew exactly what he was saying. Nikki Haley is number two. Links we discussed:The Inflation DisconnectScared of Chris ChristieSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2023-12-0819 minThe Great BattlefieldThe Great BattlefieldCovering Politics with Taegan Goddard of Political WireTaegan Goddard joins The Great Battlefield podcast to talk about his career in politics and founding Political Wire, a popular news website focused on politics.2023-11-241h 08Trial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionThanksgiving MailbagWe discuss Biden's chances, Trump's retribution, flipping congressmen, ranked choice voting, and our friend in Copenhagen.Some links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2023-11-2224 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionOne Year OutWhat the 2023 off-year elections mean for 2024. And what Joe Manchin not running for re-election means for Joe Biden.Links we discussed:The Polls Weren’t That BadThe Road to 2024An Off-Year Blue WaveWho Knew Taking Away Rights Was So Unpopular?Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2023-11-1035 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionIt's a Later ProblemRepublicans finally settle on a House Speaker but he wasn't really vetted. Meanwhile, Trump's co-defendants are flipping.Links we discussed:The House Considers Mike JohnsonMike Johnson Is Trump’s Perfect SpeakerThe Speaker Candidates to WatchSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2023-10-2628 minThe Honey Lemon PodcastThe Honey Lemon Podcast|15| Freshly Squeezed Alignment With Taegan MacLeanHey everyone!  Thanks for tuning in and being patient with me.  I was actually supposed to release a solo episode last week but my family suffered a very sudden loss. My cousin Delicia passed on from this world at a whopping 22 years of age. I talked a little bit about it at the beginning of this episode and it's a strange but poetic coincidence that this week's episode is very much centered around grief and how sometimes beautiful things can come out of that space with time.   My cousin was an amazing person and this episode is dedicated to...2023-10-161h 37Trial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionDivided We FallThe political realities of the terrorist attack on Israel and it's not your father's Republican party anymore.Links we discussed:Father Strips Down at School Board MeetingThe Politics of Israel’s ResponseSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2023-10-1322 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionThe Divided Side Usually LosesRepublicans running for president have a debate train wreck while Republicans in the House are about to shut down the government.Links we discussed:Republican MathReaction to the Second Republican DebateSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political Wire -- Get 20% off an Annual MembershipChris Riback's Newsletter2023-09-2927 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionKevin McCarthy Had a PlanKevin McCarthy struggles to hang onto his job, while Mitt Romney quits his. Links we discussed:Romney Lets Loose in Exit InterviewImpeachment Probe Changes McCarthy’s MathMcCarthy Dares Conservatives to Oust HimSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2023-09-1523 minFull Audiobook: Where Words Come Alive and Dreams Take FlightFull Audiobook: Where Words Come Alive and Dreams Take FlightClaimed by the Orc Prince: MM Fantasy Romance Audiobook by Lionel HartListen to this audiobook in full for free onhttps://hotaudiobook.com/freeID: 711062 Title: Claimed by the Orc Prince: MM Fantasy Romance Author: Lionel Hart Narrator: Jeremy Frazier Format: Unabridged Length: 05:39:22 Language: English Release date: 09-04-23 Publisher: Findaway Voices Genres: Romance, Romantasy Summary: An elven prince. The son of an orc warlord. In two warring nations, their arranged marriage brings peace. They never expected to fall in love. Prince Taegan Glynzeiros has prepared since childhood to fight and lead armies against invading orc forces, the enemies of elves for hundreds of years. But after a successful peace treaty, the elven...2023-09-045h 39Trial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionThe Age QuestionMitch McConnell’s second freeze means age may be an even bigger factor in next year’s election.Links we discussed:Mark Thompson Helped Steady 2 News Outlets. Can He Do the Same at CNN?Capitol Physician Clears McConnell to Do JobFeinstein Silent in Her Sad and Messy Final ChapterBiden’s Age vs. Trump’s CrimesSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter2023-09-0126 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionOversized MailbagWe answer some of your questions.  Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter 2023-08-1826 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrump Indicted AgainHow the latest Trump indictment changes the presidential race.A few links we discussed:Donald Trump Indicted AgainWe’re Headed for a One Issue ElectionMy Takeaways from Today’s Indictment Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter 2023-08-0430 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionCan Anyone Beat Trump for the GOP Nomination?As the indictments pile up for Trump, we discuss the possible alternatives for the Republican presidential nomination.A few links we discussed:Trump Blots Out the Sun AgainTim Scott Ramps Up Fundraising Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter 2023-07-2117 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionHoliday Week MailbagAre the Hunter Biden allegations like the Steele Dossier? What are the contingency plans if Biden (or Trump) is incapacitated before the convention? And remembering Lowell Weicker, the original maverick politician from Connecticut.A few links we discussed:Remembering Lowell Weicker Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter Politics Extra2023-07-0724 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionJoe Biden in a Toyota CorollaAbortion is now a huge liability for Republicans but a third party presidential candidate could be a huge liability for Democrats.A few links we discussed:Abortion Remains a Potent Issue for Pro-Choice VotersMost Say Repeal of Abortion Rights Bad for CountryMajor Anti-Abortion Group Pushes National BanMislabeledJill Stein Managing Cornel West’s Campaign Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter Politics Extra2023-06-2320 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionThe Long GameKevin McCarthy is losing power quickly. And why so many Republicans are running for president.A few links we discussed:Pence Tries to Thread a NeedleAn Extremely Weak Speaker Some more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter Politics Extra2023-06-0926 minPerinatal Stories AustraliaPerinatal Stories Australia15 | Taegan - bipolar, medication, psychiatric hospital, TMS, anxiety, depression, rageWhen mum-of-two and mental health peer worker, Taegan, was first diagnosed with bipolar mood disorder, she didn’t believe motherhood and her mental illness would mix. So in the lead up to starting a family, Taegan spent years preparing, learning, getting second opinions, asking questions, and researching - everything she thought to best navigate motherhood with her diagnosis. After a manageable pregnancy and postpartum with her first daughter, Taegan expected herself to navigate any challenges that could arise with a second baby in the same way. Unfortunately, nothing could have prepared Taegan for a surprise postpartum depression di...2023-06-0453 minPerinatal Stories AustraliaPerinatal Stories Australia15 | Taegan - bipolar, medication, psychiatric hospital, TMS, anxiety, depression, rageWhen mum-of-two and mental health peer worker, Taegan, was first diagnosed with bipolar mood disorder, she didn’t believe motherhood and her mental illness would mix. So in the lead up to starting a family, Taegan spent years preparing, learning, getting second opinions, asking questions, and researching - everything she thought to best navigate motherhood with her diagnosis. After a manageable pregnancy and postpartum with her first daughter, Taegan expected herself to navigate any challenges that could arise with a second baby in the same way. Unfortunately, nothing could have prepared Taegan for a surprise postpartum depression di...2023-06-0453 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionDeSantis DebacleGov. Ron DeSantis' campaign launch on Twitter Spaces had all the appeal of a glitchy conference call. And the debt ceiling looms.Some links:DeSantis Blows Up on the Launch PadThe Headlines Are BrutalDeSantis Flip-Flops on How to Pronounce His Own NameConservatives Rebel Against Emerging DealWho Would Be Blamed for a Debt Default?Debt Ceiling Deal Takes ShapeSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter Politics Extra2023-05-2621 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrump and the Battle for the SuburbsDonald Trump's town hall and how abortion rights and immigration will play in the suburbs. Some links:Why Team Biden Was ‘Positively Giddy’ Last NightCNN Tried to Make News, Not Cover ItSome Thoughts on Trump’s Town Hall EventSome more links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter Politics Extra2023-05-1221 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionA Modern Day Rosa Parks?We take questions on the debt ceiling showdown, the possibility of a John Roberts power move at the Supreme Court and whether there is a modern day Rosa Parks out there.Some links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter Politics Extra2023-04-2829 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionBoxed InDonald Trump, the Republican Party and Fox News have one thing in common: They're all boxed in. Some links we discuss:How to Make Trump Go AwayTrump Desperately Tries to Run Out the ClockBoxed InOther links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter Politics Extra2023-04-1425 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionA Walk Down Memory LaneBefore Political Wire and before Chris Riback's Newsletter -- in the very early days of the internet -- there was Political Insider. Meanwhile, an economic civil war has broken out in the states.Links we discussed:Screenshot of Political Insider just after the 2000 presidential election.Other links: Taegan Goddard's Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter 2023-03-2424 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionEvery Four Years We Discuss a Third PartyWe evaluate the odds that a third party "Unity Ticket” might finally break through in 2024. And we look at the Chicago mayoral primary results and what they say about the politics of crime in America. Links for items we discussed:When Sen. Howell Heflin (D-AL) saw this photo of Sen. Ted Kennedy in a boat, he quipped: "Well Teddy, I see you've changed your position on offshore drilling."And a Harvard study: "Democratic mayors have no effect on crime, but do reduce the Black share of arrests for petty crimes."Other li...2023-03-1019 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionBiden Sneaks Into a War ZonePresident Biden makes a surprise visit to Ukraine, a grand juror talks too much and Fox News hosts text too much. Other links: Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter Politics Extra2023-02-2421 minFemmi PodFemmi PodEp 60 - EXCLUSIVE Tarawera Ultra Race Recap This week on the podcast Lydia is luck enough to be chatting to four Femmi's who recently completed the Tarawera Ultra Marathon - including our amazing Esther who raced the 21km trail race, the incredible Lucy Barthomolmew, who WON the miler, beautiful Taegan Baxter, who ran the 50km for the second time and the strong Emma Williamson, who completed the 100km distance for the first time ever. Throughout this episode you will hear their stories and learn that no matter the distance or pace, every achievement is incredible - so be proud of where you are at in your...2023-02-1628 minTrial Balloon - Free VersionTrial Balloon - Free VersionBiden's Third Rail DareWe review President Biden's challenge to Republicans at the State of the Union address, the GOP's focus on schools and the power to remove Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Links: Political WireChris Riback's Newsletter Politics Extra2023-02-1020 minCreative IndependentsCreative Independents02 - Be A Company Worth Supporting with Sue Bryce, Craig Swanson, and Taegan GoddardPassion, values, and principles determine long-term success far more than just profit alone. Taegan Goddard of Political Wire and Sue Bryce and Craig Swanson of Sue Bryce Education explain how they built their businesses with the support of their communities. Learn more about Memberful at memberful.com/ci2023-01-0929 minKudzu VineKudzu VineTaegan GoddardTaegan will join us to discuss how the Donald Trump's 2024 campaign and what lessons we can take from the 2022 midterms moving forward.2022-12-201h 00The First ServeThe First ServeThe SA Scene - S01 E04: Peter Clark, Taegan White, Brandon OsterWelcome to the fourth episode of The SA Scene, hosted by Bevan Jones, going inside the South Australian tennis community each month. In this edition, Bevan catches up with long time coach in SA Peter Clark, 17 year old former player turned up and coming tennis umpire Taegan White and Brandon Oster, Tennis SA award winner for services to volunteering. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices2022-10-0241 minKingdom Divided \Kingdom Divided "Bell Lands" (Sword Chronicle)Kingdom Divided Episode 10 The adventure started as the cadre is at Vulture's Roost at the start of the victory feast of Baron Fredrick Derth as they had won the battle vs the Saffron Society insurgents.While many members of the court of House Derth have confusing or negative comments about House Silverridge the cadre spoke very well and where able to do more then just defuse conflicts, but even start a grudging respect.Key Data they learned at the feastBaroness Emma Derth-McKainThat she...2022-08-093h 37Kingdom Divided \Kingdom Divided "Bell Lands" (Sword Chronicle)Kingdom Divided Episode 9 The adventure started as the cadre was prepping to leave Esterash to House Derth's domain, before they left they stopped by the blacksmith that they had put a commission on to get armor for Carrick Silverridge, a special breastplate called Cirein-cròin was bought.From there they came across a group of merchants who had been killed by bandits the bodies were stripped and hidden. The party spent a night in the woods before moving ahead and seeing a group of well armed merchants. One of the least armed asked for help as the party was attacked. T...2022-08-013h 27Working Capital ReviewWorking Capital ReviewPodcast: U.S. Rep. Stephanie Murphy -- What D.C. & Business Can Learn From Each OtherWorking Capital Conversations offers engaging podcasts on business, technology and innovation.Visit the website to learn more, or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Working Capital Conversations is sponsored by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, supporting the people, ideas, and collaborations that build great businesses.As global and domestic businesses enter a new and potentially-fraught economic environment, the relationship between the U.S. government and American business – always evolving – will face new challenges: Inflation, fair trade vs. free trade, China, protectionism, labor, supply chains, taxes, and of course, the massive humanitarian devastation and econo...2022-04-1021 minWorking Capital ReviewWorking Capital ReviewPodcast: Julian Francis, President & CEO of Beacon Building Products -- Empathetic Leadership in ActionThe Call In podcast helps leaders navigate today’s cancel culture.* The bi-weekly show addresses one of the most important (and least understood) issues – diversity, equity & inclusion – translating today’s DEI headlines into actionable guidance for any leader.Visit the website to learn more, or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Call In is sponsored by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, which is committed to a more diverse and inclusive future. Julian Francis is President and CEO of Beacon Building Products – the largest publicly traded distributor of roofing materials and complementary bui...2022-03-0629 minWorking Capital ReviewWorking Capital ReviewCall In Podcast: Do ERGs Help Employees… or Companies?The Call In podcast helps leaders navigate today’s cancel culture. * The bi-weekly show addresses one of the most important (and least understood) issues – diversity, equity & inclusion – translating today’s DEI headlines into actionable guidance for any leader.Visit the website to learn more, or subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Spotify.Call In is sponsored by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice, which is committed to a more diverse and inclusive future. Reports note that 90% of Fortune 500 companies have employee resource groups, or ERGs, that provide important voice to under-represented groups, offer employees...2022-02-1318 minKudzu VineKudzu VineTaegan GoddardTaegan will join us to discuss the fundmentals of the 2022 midterms, key statewide races in 2022, and what/if anything the GOP establishment can do to stand up to Trump.2022-02-081h 01Taegan GoddardTaegan will join us to discuss the fundmentals of the 2022 midterms, key statewide races in 2022, and what/if anything the GOP establishment can do to stand up to Trump.2022-02-081h 02Stacked Keys PodcastStacked Keys PodcastEpisode 120 -- Taegan Crim -- What Was On My RadarShe’s a free spirit and wasn’t made to work in a cubicle. Meet entrepreneur Taegan Crimwho started a company that provides a space for entertainment via a converted school bus. Her company is called BoHo Bus Events out of Birmingham, Alabama. Her slogan is that “We Bring the arty to You.” You will find her tenacity impressive and you get to walk through some of the process of their bus renovation and how she forged her career path out of college. The BoHo is her style and she’s ready to share.Coming back to Alabama from California Taegan bro...2022-02-081h 12Working Capital ReviewWorking Capital ReviewPodcast: Christopher Leonard -- The Lords of Easy MoneyWe know the headlines: Inflation is the highest in 40 years, climbing 7 percent last year. Stock prices and corporate debt have been running incredibly high. Unemployment, meanwhile, is incredibly low, while the U.S. economy grew 5.7 percent in 2021, its fastest full-year clip since 1984. The wealth gap, meanwhile, continues to spread.To fight these realities – especially inflation – the U.S. Federal Reserve Bank will soon start unwinding their two most significant policies that drove extreme amounts of available money at rates that made that money virtually free to borrow since 2008 and the Great Recession and through the Covid pandemic: They will stop...2022-02-0629 minManic Mumday MovementManic Mumday MovementEpisode 3: Taegan's battle with mental illnessIn this weeks episode we talk to Taegan who shares with us her journey with mental illness. Taegan talks to us about her diagnosis as a young woman, her battle with mental illness and how she prepared for motherhood. Mentioned in this episode:@nateure_by_taegan@mamamatters.au@postpartum.jade@cope.org.au@hypnobirthingaustralia http://www.tandembirthingco.com.au2022-01-3036 minWorking Capital ReviewWorking Capital ReviewPodcast: Moving Forward with Purpose — Leadership in the Next ChapterCD&R Co-President Dave Novak (left) hosts Professor Nien-hê Hsieh (right), the Joseph L. Rice, III Faculty Fellow at Harvard Business School, for a discussion about the cultural shifts around business and purpose.As Founder, Chairman, Chief Executive Officer, and Partner over his three-decade career at CD&R, Joseph L. Rice, III shaped an institution grounded in a set of core values with integrity at the center. Joe spent the major portion of his business career in private equity and is recognized for his emphasis on ethical decision-making.The Joseph L. Rice, III Faculty Fellowship is s...2021-12-1221 minWorking Capital ReviewWorking Capital ReviewPodcast: Victoria Sakal -- How Brands Can Build TrustIt seems obvious: We are not exactly living in the golden age of trust. Everywhere one turns, trust seems to be crumbling – institutions, politicians, media, even science.The causes, of course, are everywhere, starting – but not ending – with social media and that old line: a lie can travel halfway around the world while the truth is still putting on its shoes.So given the current state of trust, what are brands supposed to do? What are the key trends around the building — and breaking — of consumer trust? What challenges do brands face? What do the good ones...2021-09-2627 minWorking Capital ReviewWorking Capital ReviewPodcast: Jordan Ellenberg -- Why Math Matters in BusinessGreat business leaders are often seen as innovators, inspirational storytellers  and brilliant leaders. They are keen and decisive observers. But would we envision any mathematical principles in their toolkit? Just as business finds solutions to various problems and hurdles, mathematical formulas and practices make sense of our chaotic world. What can business-minded individuals learn from these insights? How do principles of randomness and probability factor into shrewd business planning?Jordan Ellenberg is the internationally-bestselling author of How Not To Be Wrong and the recently-published Shape: The Hidden Geometry of Information, Biology, Strategy, Democracy, and Everything Else. He h...2021-09-1222 minWorking Capital ReviewWorking Capital ReviewTech Blowout(Click audio player above to listen)Podcast: What Makes an Effective Board of Directors. In the time of an unprecedented global pandemic, boards – private and public – have been forced to re-examine priorities. And it’s not just trying to manage through Covid. ESG, diversity & inclusion, an evolving remote-work dynamic, a growing expectation that corporations will engage with social issues around race, gender and more. As companies face new challenges, what makes an effective board of directors? And how are companies with strong board compositions and engagement better equipped for turbulent times? To find answers, we spoke with Roberto...2021-07-2833 minAmphibiCastAmphibiCastEpisode 47. The Amphibian Pandemic - Chytrid with Dr. Taegan McMahonTonight I am joined by Dr. Taegan McMahon. Taegan is a Disease Ecologist and she has studied Batrachochytrium dendrobatidis (Bd) (commonly known as chytrid) quite extensively. In this episode we discuss the lifecycle of the fungus, how it is spread and what the future holds.  We also  discuss the surprising role that non amphibian hosts, such as crayfish and birds have in spreading Bd and how a  possible vaccine for the fungus may be available in the near future. 2021-07-021h 24Erich McElroy\'s American ExchangeErich McElroy's American ExchangeThe Political Wire - Taegan GoddardErich talks to founder and publisher of Political Wire, which is arguably one of the best political sites on the web if you are interested in American politics and keeping up with what is happening in the US. In the pod Taegan talks about the history of the site and the coming trends with the Biden Administration. The site https://politicalwire.com/ is absolute a must.2021-07-0147 min...hear me out by ifoundwally...hear me out by ifoundwally...hear me out - Ep. 04 (feat. Taegan Corbett)Welcome back to "...hear me out", it's episode 4! In this episode, Taegan and Wally chat about how they met. Then they have a more in-depth look at "poem no. 3... - dear rachel...", "this dress i'm wearing..." & "the skin i'm in..." blog posts. If you have any questions, comments, "aha" moments; please do not hesitate to either comment, Dm me @ ifoundwally on insta or shoot me an email @ ifoundwallyblog@gmail.com. Where am I? Blog: https://www.ifoundwally.me/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ifoundwally/2021-02-0736 minWorking Capital ReviewWorking Capital ReviewPodcast: The State of Endowment Investing -- Daniel Feder, University of MichiganIt goes without saying – nearly every sector globally has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. But for few sectors are those effects more evident than universities. From admissions to in-person classes to college sports, there’s hardly an element of the experience that hasn’t had to pivot quickly.So what about endowment investing? As universities face untold economic uncertainties and challenges, what impact has it had on the approach endowments take. Put differently, have the characteristics that make endowment investing different – from time horizons to information access and beyond – been helpful in navigating these new challenges?Danie...2020-12-2228 minWorking Capital ReviewWorking Capital ReviewPodcast: Dr. Alexandria White, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion -- and BusinessWhile the terms diversity, equity and inclusion are not new, the movement – across society, institutions, and businesses – gained extraordinary momentum this year. Obviously, this push for increased understanding, awareness, and action was greatly inspired by George Floyd’s death. It has grown from there.But what, exactly, does diversity, equity, and inclusion – often called D.E.I. – actually look like? What tangible steps can business leaders take to integrate the principles not as one-off projects, but rather on going standard operating procedures? And what might those changes mean – for immediate adopters and companies slow on the uptake – for any busine...2020-12-1045 minWorking Capital ReviewWorking Capital ReviewPodcast: Josh Lerner, Harvard Business School — Future of Diversity & Inclusion in Private EquityAs we consider the future of diversity and inclusion in private equity, can the industry meet the challenge?To seek answers, the Private Capital Project at the Harvard Business School and the Private Capital Research Institute recently hosted a webinar with a group of limited and general partners. What did they find?We spoke with one of the conference leaders, Dr. Josh Lerner, the Schiff Professor of Investment Banking at Harvard Business School. He co-directs the National Bureau of Economic Research’s Productivity, Innovation, and Entrepreneurship Program and serves as co- editor of their publication, Inno...2020-12-0224 min