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Serious PrivacyA week in privacy politics (with Ralph O'Brien and Marie Penot)Send us a textOn this week of Serious Privacy, Paul Breitbarth of Catawiki and Dr. K Royal cover a week in privacy, including election outcomes in the UK with Ralph O’Brien and France with Marie Penot. We also discuss the overturning of Chevron in the US with the recent US Supreme Court decision in Loper and the global privacy enforcement network has come out with the results of their 2024 sweep. We also mention a little about Texas, Oregon, and the faltering US federal privacy law. Tune in for some #livinglearninglaughing.Powered by TrustArc2024-07-1836 min
Shaping OpinionIs Cancel Culture Killing Comedy?Author and crisis manager Evan Nierman joins Tim O’Brien to talk about cancel culture and its attacks on comedians and comedy in general. Will it kill comedy as we know it? And how can you defend yourself if the “cancel vultures” attack? Evan is the author of "The Cancel Culture Curse: From Rage to Redemption in a World Gone Mad."#cancelculture #comedy #entertainment #crisiscommunications #crisismanagement This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.shapingopinion.com2024-06-1245 min
Shaping OpinionParents of School Shooter ConvictedAttorney Mark Chutkow joins Tim O’Brien to talk about a rare case where the parents of a mass shooter are prosecuted, convicted and sentenced to prison. Is this a one-off or a sign of things to come? That’s just one of the questions we discuss.#massshooter #schoolshooter #thelaw #crime This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.shapingopinion.com2024-06-1234 min
Shaping OpinionIs Cancel Culture Killing Comedy?, with Evan NiermanAuthor and crisis manager Evan Nierman joins Tim O’Brien to talk about cancel culture and its attacks on comedians and comedy in general. Will it kill comedy as we know it? And how can you defend yourself if the “cancel vultures” attack?https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/shapingopinion/Cancel_Culture_Raw_Audio.mp3Check out this FULL EPISODE at YouTube: Is Cancel Culture Killing Comedy?, with Evan Nierman (youtube.com)Check out this FULL EPISODE at Rumble: https://rumble.com/v4sxg5i-is-cancel-culture-killing-comedy-with-evan-nierman.htmlLIKE & SUBSCRIBE for new vi...2024-05-1345 min
Shaping OpinionUnprecedented: Parents of Mass Shooter Convicted, with Attorney Mark ChutkowAttorney Mark Chutkow joins Tim O’Brien to talk about an unprecedented case where the parents of a mass shooter are prosecuted, convicted and sentenced to prison. Is this a one-off or a sign of things to come? That’s just one of the questions we discuss.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Parents_of_School_Shooter_Convicted_auphonic.mp3Check out this FULL EPISODE at YouTube: https://youtu.be/LIgv_NK9PL4Check out this FULL EPISODE at Rumble: https://rumble.com/v4s33lo-unprecedented-parents-of-mass-shooter-convicted-with-attorney-mark-chutkow.htmlLIKE & SUBSCRIB...2024-05-0634 min
Shaping OpinionPreview: Shaping Opinion 2.0If you follow us on social media or have subscribed to our new Substack page you may already know we’ve been on hiatus in recent months. Most of the episodes you have heard since the start of the New Year have been encore episodes.Today, we have some good news. Starting next week, you will be seeing and hearing Shaping Opinion 2.0!https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Preview_-_Shaping_Opinion_2.0.mp3We’ve used the last few months to revisit every aspect of the podcast and make improvements....2024-04-2905 min
Shaping OpinionEncore: 7 Random People on Their View of The American DreamIn this episode we hear from seven people who talked with Tim to answer the question, “What is the American Dream?” Tim set out to get the answer to the question on the streets of his hometown, Pittsburgh. You’ll hear from Vidya, Dwayne, Chuck, Leah, Jack, Tamara and Charlie. Each person was selected randomly in “man on the street” interviews, and we had no idea what they would say, but all of their answers were moving, thought-provoking and inspiring. This episode was first released July 4, 2022.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/247_-_7_Voices_-_The_American_Dream_auphonic.mp3...2024-02-2647 min
Shaping OpinionA Children’s EpisodeThis is our special Children’s Episode. It was written and produced for young listeners and was inspired by a movie that Tim recently saw. It is not designed to entertain, though it may. It is not designed to educate, though it will. It is designed to make the listener think, to question and to want to know more. As you listen, please know I can’t know what you like or don’t like, or more importantly, what your kids like or don’t like, unless you tell me. Please use the contact form on this site. That will help me...2023-11-2722 min
Behind The Line14: Fire Captain Tim O'Brien Reflects on Fatal Shooting of Martin Ganz, Pt 3 of 3Tim O’Brien is a firefighter/paramedic and currently serves as a captain with the Manhattan Beach Fire Department in Southern California.
On December 27, 1993, just after 11:00 p.m., Captain O'Brien responded to a rescue at the Manhattan Village Mall. When he and fellow firefighters arrived, they quickly realized the victim was Officer Martin Ganz of the Manhattan Beach Police Department and that he had been shot multiple times.
In this episode, Captain O'Brien opens up and talks about what he and fellow firefighters witnessed when they first arrived on scene and their efforts to save the life of Officer Ga...2023-08-2924 min
Shaping OpinionHelio Fred Garcia: Ethics & Crisis CommunicationAuthor, professor and crisis communicator Helio Fred Garcia joins Tim to talk about ethics and crisis communications. Fred has had a long career at the highest levels advising organizations of all sizes on crisis communications and crisis management matters. In this conversation, we Fred tells his story, and he talks candidly about the kinds of ethical issues and dilemmas those of us in the crisis communications field face every day.https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/shapingopinion/Helio_Fred_Garcia_Ethics_auphonic.mp3Before we meet our guest today, it may be worth...2023-08-281h 10
The B Better Podcast#59 Tim O'Brien on Impactful Change: When business meets purpose head-on#59 Tim O'Brien on Impactful Change: When business meets purpose head-on
Supercharge your passion for a better world as we explore the heart of purpose-driven business with the amazing Timothy O'Brien. He's a true trailblazer in systems finance, ESG, and strategies that aim to do good.
From when B Corp first popped up on his radar to his current role as CEO of Purpose Made (formerly Hatched), Tim's journey is one for the books.
In this episode:
🔍Tim walks us through his background in data and innovation, sharing how his passion for pur...2023-08-171h 21
Shaping OpinionEncore: Justin from the Generation Why PodcastJustin from the popular true crime podcast called Generation Why joins Tim to talk about America’s obsession with true crime and his podcast’s role in shaping the growing genre. Justin and his best friend and co-host Aaron launched their podcast in 2012, helping to pioneer the true crime podcasting. This episode was first released on October 18, 2021.https://traffic.libsyn.com/forcedn/shapingopinion/Encore_-_Justing_from_Generation_Why.mp3For a lot of people when they think of podcasts, they think of true crime. And for a lot of people, when they...2023-08-071h 11
Shaping OpinionEncore: The Story of the Tomb of the Unknown SoldierGavin McIlvenna joins Tim on the Centennial of the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Gavin is president of the Society of the Honor Guard, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. He had a long and distinguished career in the U.S. Army, but one of the more unique experiences he’s had is the time he spent guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington Cemetery. In this episode, Gavin tells the story behind the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, and the symbolic and real significance of one of the most hallowed places on American soil. This episode was first re...2023-03-0641 min
Shaping OpinionEncore: What are Your Privacy Rights Online?Fred Cate joins Tim to talk about how big tech companies could use your personal data without your knowledge or explicit consent and some of the legal issues involved. Fred is vice president for research, a distinguished professor of law and a senior fellow at Indiana University’s Center for Applied Cybersecurity Research. This espisode was first released April 26, 2021.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Encore_-_What_are_your_online_privacy_rights.mp3Earlier this month, Alaska was the latest state to take up the issue of consumer data privacy when th...2023-02-2739 min
Shaping OpinionEncore: Your Social Credit Score, the Price You PayKelley Vlahos joins Tim to talk about how big tech companies are starting to use your data to grade you in ways that may surprise and shock you. The focus of our discussion is your Social Credit Score and how China may be illustrating just how alarming its applications can be. Kelley is a senior advisor at the Quincy Institute and editorial director at Responsible Statecraft. She’s written about this population monitoring tool that before now was unthinkable in America. That’s the focus of this episode, which was originally released on May 3, 2021.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secu...2023-02-2046 min
Shaping OpinionEncore: The American Front PorchAuthor and journalist Michael Dolan joins Tim to tell the story of the American front porch. He’s the editor of American History magazine and the author of a book entitled, “The American Porch: An informal history of an informal place.” In this episode, he talks about how the front porch shaped life in America for well over 200 years. You could say that when it comes to our homes, the front porch was the original social media. This encore episode was originally released May 24, 2021.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Encore_-_Americas_Front_Porch.mp32023-02-1346 min
Shaping OpinionTim Schultz: What’s it Like to Win the Lottery?Powerball winner Tim Schultz joins Tim O’Brien to talk about what it’s like to win the lottery, and what you should do if you ever hit the jackpot for that big lottery prize. Tim is a YouTuber and the host of a podcast called Lottery, Dreams and Fortune. While working in a gas station to put himself through college, Tim won the $28 million Powerball prize in 1999 and his life hasn’t been the same since.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Winning_the_Lottery_auphonic.mp3Even if you’re not a ga...2023-02-0650 min
Shaping OpinionEncore: She Pioneered Directed EvolutionNobel Prize recipient Frances Arnold joins Tim to talk about winning a Nobel Prize honor for her pioneering work in “directed evolution,” which harnesses the power of evolution to enhance products throughout society – from biofuels and pharmaceuticals, to agriculture, chemicals, paper products and more. Directed evolution was in the news this week tied to Covid jab research. We talk with Frances about her journey and her work that is changing the world for the better. This episode was originally released November 5, 2018.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Encore_-_Frances_Arnold_Nobel_Recipient_Pioneered_Directed_Evolution.mp32023-01-3026 min
Shaping OpinionJack Barsky: Undercover KGB Agent in AmericaFormer Soviet KGB undercover spy Jack Barsky joins Tim to tell his story, and his long journey from Soviet Cold War operative to American citizen. Jack spent ten years in America as an undercover agent for the Soviet Union at the height of the Cold War. He’s the author of a book called, “Deep Under Cover: My Secret Life & Tangled Allegiances as a KGB Spy in America.” And he’s the subject of the podcast called The Agent.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Jack_Barsky_KGB_Final_auphonic.mp3To get a fu...2023-01-231h 44
Shaping OpinionMatt Campbell: The Ocean Hides Its SecretsBloomberg BusinessWeek reporter and author Matt Campbell joins Tim to talk about the story behind his new book, “Dead in the Water,” and what that story tells us about some of the darker sides of the international shipping industry. Matt Campbell co-authored the book with Kit Chellel. It’s a true story of hijacking, murder and a global maritime conspiracy.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Matt_Campbell_-_Dead_in_the_Water_auphonic.mp3Over a three-year period, from 2008 to 2011, roughly 200 vessels were raided and taken by Somali Pirates. Most of this a...2023-01-1657 min
Shaping OpinionEncore: Nadine Strossen – Free Speech Over CensorshipNadine Strossen joins Tim to talk about how to fight “hate speech” or harmful speech without censorship. She’s a best-selling author and a Professor of Constitutional Law at New York Law School. She’s also the first woman national President of the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU). In this episode, she talks about private company censorship, the challenges, some solutions and all of it as addressed in her book “Hate: Why we should resist it with free speech, not censorship. This episode was first released April 12, 2021.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Encore_-_Nadine_Strossen_on_Free_Speech...2023-01-0957 min
Shaping OpinionThe ‘Silk Road’ Story: Busting the Dark WebFormer FBI Cyber Special Agent Chris Tarbell joins Tim to talk about cyber crime and some of his most groundbreaking cases, including the Silk Road that centered on crypto currency and drug trafficking. And they talk about the take-down of the “Anonymous” hacktivist collective. Chris’s specialty is cyber investigations. He was the lead investigator on some of the more notorious cyber security crime cases in recent memory.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Silk_Road_auphonic.mp3Chris Tarbell is a former FBI Special Agent who focuses on cyber crime and cyber i...2023-01-021h 04
Shaping OpinionProcrastination and Your New Year’s ResolutionsPrinceton University professor, researcher and author Nic Voge joins Tim to talk about procrastination, and more to the point, why we procrastinate every year just after we come up with those New Year’s resolutions. Nic directs Princeton’s McGraw Center Learning Programs. This includes the undergraduate learning program, and the graduate learning program.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Procrastination_and_New_Years_Resolutions_auphonic.mp3According to a study last year, the top three New Year’s resolutions for Americans are: exercising more, losing weight, and saving money. That study was co...2022-12-261h 02
Building SustainablyBreaking Barriers with Charis HomesIn this episode, host Tim O'Brien is joined by founder and president of Charis Homes, Glenna Wilson, to discuss High Performance Homes and breaking barriers to entry for women in the home building and construction industries. For more information about Charis Homes, visit www.charishomes.com2022-12-1636 min
Shaping OpinionEncore: Remembering the Sears Wish BookWriter, editor, producer and actor Jason Liebig joins Tim to talk about the Sears Wishbook. Jason is the creator of a website called WishbookWeb.com, which has archived complete, high-quality scans of Sears Wishbooks and other holiday catalogues going back to 1933. In this episode, we talk about a holiday tradition sure to bring a smile to your face. This episode was first released on December 10, 2018.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Encore_-_Sears_Wish_Book.mp3The very first Sears Wish Book was published in 1933. It featured dolls, a Mickey Mouse W...2022-12-1234 min
Shaping OpinionMartin Dugard: Taking BerlinNew York Times bestselling author Martin Dugard joins Tim to talk about his newest book called “Taking Berlin: The Bloody Race to Defeat the Third Reich.” It’s the story of the Allies’ campaign across Europe during World War II as seen through the eyes of five key figures. This book is part of the “Taking” trilogy on World War II, and follows Martin’s work with Bill O’Reilly on the popular “Killing” series of books.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Taking_Berlin_auphonic.mp3If you listen to our episode #243 from ea...2022-12-051h 02
Shaping OpinionEncore: The Story Behind Those Hallmark KeepsakesHallmark artist and creator Tammy Haddix joins Tim to talk about one of America’s more lasting holiday traditions, our holiday ornaments and decorating the Christmas tree. Tammy tells her own story as a member of the Hallmark Keepsake Ornament Studio, as a mother and a wife, and how all of that comes to play when she helps make the holidays that much more special for Americans across the country. This encore episode was originally released November 30, 2020.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Encore_-_Hallmark_Keepsakes.mp3The Christmas tree made it...2022-11-2834 min
Shaping OpinionSal Piacente: Casino StoriesGaming expert Sal Piacente joins Tim to talk about casino cheaters, scammers, and how casinos watch for and catch them. But that’s just the beginning. Sal has some great stories about his career in gaming. He is a consultant and a trainer for casinos and regulators around the world on gaming security.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Sal_Piacente_-_Casino_Stories_auphonic.mp3There’s a saying in some casinos. The eye in the sky don’t lie.That’s a reference to the cameras placed throughout the casi...2022-11-2152 min
Shaping OpinionAnthony Shore: Who’s In A Name?Anthony Shore is one of the few people in the world who makes a living at naming things like companies, brands, products or services. He joins Tim to talk about the magic in a name, and the work that goes into creating the right name so that the right brand identity can become a household name. Anthony is an expert in naming products, branding, services and organizations. For the past 30 years, he’s introduced more than 250 product and company names to the world. Many are well-known to this day.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Anthony_Shore_-_Wh...2022-11-1456 min
Shaping OpinionJames R. Fitzgerald: Hunting the UnabomberFormer FBI profiler James R. Fitzgerald joins Tim to talk about his key role in cracking one of the most notorious serial killer cases in American history – the Unabomber. James was involved in the pioneering of something called forensic linguistics. The FBI used this profiling approach to identify and capture one of the most notorious serial killers in American history, Ted Kaczynski, otherwise known as the Unabomber.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Unabomber_auphonic.mp3One of the most notorious serial killers in American history was someone who terrorized the country in...2022-11-071h 05
Shaping OpinionAaron Mackey: Swiping Your PrivacyAttorney Aaron Mackey joins Tim to talk about how intelligence agencies, law enforcement and private companies are buying your data as part of larger surveillance operations. Is this against the spirit of the Fourth Amendment rights to privacy? Aaron works for the Electronic Frontier Foundation, or the EFF. The foundation is the leading nonprofit organization defending civil liberties in the digital world. It champions user privacy, free expression, and innovation. In this episode, Aaron talks about your privacy. How much you have, who’s invading it, how they’re doing it. And most importantly, what they’re doing with your persona...2022-10-3147 min
Shaping OpinionWorth Parker: Escape from AfghanistanU.S. Marine veteran Worth Parker joins Tim to talk about an unprecedented story that centers on the shadow evacuation of Afghanistan in 2021. The operation was conducted by veterans and others from throughout all of the U.S. military branches to evacuate civilians caught in the chaos of the U.S. withdrawal from Afghanistan. Worth is a retired United States Marine turned writer, who tells us about his role in what we’ve dubbed, “Escape from Afghanistan.”https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Escape_from_Afghanistan_auphonic.mp3In April of 2021, President Biden a...2022-10-241h 03
Shaping OpinionLarry Csonka: A Football StoryFootball legend Larry Csonka joins Tim to talk about his life and what football has done for his life. Larry’s a former fullback with the Miami Dolphins and the New York Giants. He was a Super Bowl MVP. He’s an NFL Hall of Famer and a College Football Hall of Famer. He’s a two-time Super Bowl Champion – a cornerstone of the NFL’s only undefeated team – with the Miami Dolphins. And he’s the author of a new book called, “Larry Csonka: Head On: A Memoir.”https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Larry_Csonka_auphonic.mp3...2022-10-171h 08
Shaping OpinionAndrew Bustamante: Inside the World of Covert IntelligenceFormer covert CIA intelligence officer and U.S. Air Force combat veteran Andrew Bustamante joins Tim to talk about his life as a CIA operative, the lessons he’s learned, and we get some insights into the world of the CIA. Today, Andrew is a Fortune 10 corporate advisor, and he’s the man behind the EveryDay Spy self-improvement program, and the host of the EveryDay Espionage podcast.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Andrew_Bustamante_Episode_auphonic.mp3Before we talk to our guest, you need to know some things about America’s inte...2022-10-101h 16Building SustainablySmart Home Technology with Digitek DigitalIn this episode, Tim O’Brien is joined by owner of Digitek Digital, Dave Mihalovic, to discuss home automation and how new homeowners can optimize their smart home technology. Dave provides insights on what to do and what to avoid as it relates to the technology in your new home. 2022-10-0723 min
Shaping OpinionJohn Abramson: Behind the Curtain at Big PharmaAuthor, doctor and college professor John Abramson joins Tim to talk about his book called, “Sickening: How Big Pharma Broke American Health Care and How We can Repair It.” John has been on the faculty of Harvard Medical School for over 25 years, and prior to that spent many years in private practice. In this episode, John about America’s healthcare system, which often traces its roots to how drugs are approved for use and marketed to both doctors and consumers.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/John_Abramson_Sickening_auphonic.mp3Prior to the...2022-10-031h 17
Shaping OpinionJosh Chin: The Emerging Surveillance StateWall Street Journal Deputy Bureau Chief for China and author Josh Chin joins Tim to talk about his new book he co-authored with fellow WSJ journalist Liza Lin. It’s called “Surveillance State: Inside China’s Quest to Launch a New Era of Social Control.” Josh tells about how China has led the way into a new era of mass surveillance on a scale the world has never seen. And it’s not limited to China.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Surveillance_State_auphonic.mp3The idea of an authoritarian state spying on...2022-09-261h 07Building SustainablyUsing Avid Ratings to Improve the Customer ExperienceIn this episode, Tim O’Brien talks about our process for surveying customers throughout their new home journey, including design, construction, and customer care. Through the use of third-party surveys from Avid Ratings, which is a comprehensive customer experience surveying platform, we have consistently improved on our commitment to deliver extraordinary experiences to our customers. 2022-09-2314 min
Shaping OpinionMike Mariani: Moving On with Life After CatastropheAuthor Mike Mariani joins Tim to talk about what he learned about how people move on in their lives after enduring a life-changing trauma or catastrophe. He’s the author of the new book called, “What Doesn’t Kill Us Makes Us: Who we become after tragedy and trauma.” In this episode, Mike uses the famous saying that inspired the title of his book as a launching point to tell a story that doesn’t sugar-coat how people respond to adversity, while providing hope and inspiration.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Life_After_Catastrophe_auphonic.mp32022-09-1956 min
Shaping OpinionDr. Warren Farrell: America’s Boy CrisisBest-selling author Dr. Warren Farrell joins Tim to talk about America’s boy crisis. Warren has written books that have sold around the world, and was named by the Financial Times as one of the world’s 100 top thought leaders. In this episode he talks about his book called, “The Boy Crisis: Why our boys are struggling and what we can do about it.” We dig into the challenges boys face now and how parents and others can help them become the men everyone wants them to be.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Boy_Crisis_auphonic.mp3...2022-09-1226 minBuilding SustainablyMoving Toward a Positive Impact on Energy Use and Climate ChangeIn this episode, Tim O'Brien speaks with the Director of the Dane County of Energy and Climate Change, Kathy Kuntz, about their mission to design and implement collaborate initiatives that accelerate change and yield substantive results for energy use and climate change in Dane County and beyond. For more information, visit https://daneclimateaction.org/2022-09-0929 min
Shaping OpinionEight Voices: Where Were You on 9/11?In this episode we hear from eight people who talked with Tim to answer the question, “Where were you on 9/11?" But the real focus of this episode is on you, your experience with 9/11. Just as importantly, even if you were too young to remember or weren’t even born yet, this episode is all about why 9/11 still matters to this day, even if you don’t realize it.https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/shapingopinion/Where_were_you_on_9-11_auphonic.mp3It’s now been 21 years since the terrorist attacks on September 11th, 2001...2022-09-051h 01