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WHY MBA @ UCLA AndersonWHY MBA @ UCLA AndersonSaying Yes to ChallengesFeaturing: Haley Ludwigson (’09), CEO, Cravings by Chrissy Teigen   With a long track record as a CFO, Haley Ludwigson (’09) took her career from investment banking to building a major lifestyle brand. She reflects on professional pivots, lessons in leadership and how embracing uncertainty has influenced her choices. From launching a rebrand to working alongside a celebrity entrepreneur, Ludwigson offers insights on staying curious, saying yes to challenges and growing through change.2025-06-2826 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEp. 139 - Enduring Global Trends: Inflation, Unemployment, and a Divided WorldThe major trends which will not change this year or next regardless of new trade deals and Congressional programs: lower dollar, higher inflation, higher unemployment, higher gold prices and, importantly, a U.S. vs. BRICS+ divided world. The most recent data continues to demonstrate a weakening employment picture in the context of another round of high inflation and deteriorating real estate prices for both commercial and residential. All in all, the blend of many more home foreclosures hitting the market, little or no new full time job creation, higher consumer prices, and the continuing need to finance new and rollover...2025-05-2924 minRe:Work by the UCLA Labor CenterRe:Work by the UCLA Labor CenterRe:Work and the IRLE present "May Day"In honor of May Day 2025, Victor Narro, project director at the UCLA Labor Center and career organizer, joined Tobias Higbie, UCLA IRLE Director and professor of labor and history, for a conversation on the significance of May Day in Los Angeles. They discuss how May Day unites diverse coalitions to engage in a powerful act of collective resistance, share an inside look at the process of planning major direct action campaigns, and provide expert tips on how to maintain a sustainable career in social justice work. You can also watch their conversation on the IRLE's YouTube channel @UCLA-IRLE2025-05-1544 minThen & NowThen & NowIndigenous Fire Stewardship and Ecological Resilience: A Conversation with Daisy Ocampo Diaz.This week’s episode of then & now is part of a series co-sponsored by the L.A. History Collaborative, in which we examine the effects of the devastating Los Angeles Wildfires in early 2025. Dr. Daisy Ocampo Diaz joins LCHP Assistant Director Dr. Rose Campbell to discuss the Fowler Museum’s exhibition Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art, one of the exhibitions associated with the Pacific Standard Time (PST) Art Initiative. The L.A. Wildfires highlighted the urgent need for effective fire management and risk mitigation strategies in the era of climate change. Rarely featured in such discussions, howe...2025-03-1942 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtIntroduction: Farm to Fatal. Food for ThoughtA short introduction to the podcast series, by Christopher Kelty of the Institute for Society and Genetics at UCLA.  Music in this intro by Ween. These podcast episodes were created by members of the 2025 Winter Capstone course in the Human Biology and Society major at UCLA's Institute for Society and Genetics (https://socgen.ucla.edu/). The faculty sponsor is Christopher Kelty. For questions or concerns email ckelty@ucla.edu.2025-03-1802 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtSalsification! The 2003 Hepatitis A OutbreakA beloved family-friendly restaurant turns out to be not-so-friendly after all — it was supposed to be a dinner, not a funeral.  4 Deaths. over 650 incidents of illness. Official cause still unknown. In the fall of 2003, the United States saw the worst Hepatitis A outbreak it had ever seen, spreading across 7 states.  Where did it all originate? From a quaint Mexican restaurant just 30 miles north of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Chi-Chi’s was founded in Minnesota during the 1970s in an attempt to bring Mexican food to an area where it was a scarcity. Business boomed, profits rose, and Chi-Chi...2025-03-1830 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtE.Coli: The Mystery RomainesRemember when you had really nasty food poisoning at the same time grocery stores were issuing recalls and restaurants were taking items off their menus? Ever wonder why outbreaks of Salmonella. E. coli. or Listeria make headlines at least once a year? Well, let’s uncover the secret together in E. coli: The Mystery Romaines.Foodborne illnesses break out across the world all the time. Does it have to do with unsafe growing? Transportation problems? Unsanitary grocery store habits? What if we were to tell you that it is not that simple. Rather, there is an innate sy...2025-03-1833 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtReady-To-Eat: Justice beyond the numbers in the 2017 Listeria outbreakThe 2017-2018 listeriosis outbreak in South Africa was the largest and deadliest listeria outbreak on record with over 1,000 reported cases of listeriosis and over 200 deaths. The Department of Health traced the source of the outbreak to a contaminated sausage known as Polony, which had been produced by a local facility. The outbreak affected hundreds of individuals and families and highlighted the severe shortcomings of South Africa's fractured food safety system.Our podcast delves deeply into the human stories beyond the stark statistics that tend to dominate the narrative of the listeriosis outbreak. We comprehensively explore...2025-03-1838 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtThe Sleepover Symposium: the 2013 STEC outbreakIn this sleepover-style podcast, two girls explore the 2011 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli outbreak in Germany and France. They dive into the mystery of the contamination’s source. Was it Egyptian seeds, German sprouting, or irrigation water? They also explore the biology behind this unique strain and its link to HUS.In this podcast series, two girls discuss complex biological and medical topics that affect society in a fun, “girly” sleepover setting. This episode focuses on the 2011 Shiga toxin-producing E. coli (STEC) outbreak that affected Germany, France, America, and other parts of Europe. The conversation delves into t...2025-03-1836 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtThe Nut Job: the 2008-9 Salmonella outbreakIn this podcast, we explore the 2008-2009 salmonella outbreak, which killed nine people and sickened over 700. We explore corporate negligence, weak government oversight, and scientific limitations that contributed to the tragedy, ultimately leading to legislative and federal reforms…yet who is the true culprit of them all?The 2008-2009 salmonella outbreak linked to Peanut Corporation of America (PCA) killed nine people, including veteran Clifford Tousignant, and infected over 700 others. PCA executives knowingly shipped contaminated peanut products, prioritizing profits over safety. The case revealed systemic failures: inadequate facility inspections, corrupted private auditing, delayed outbreak detection, and weak scientific st...2025-03-1831 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtSpilling the Milk: The 2014 Raw Milk Campylobacter OutbreakA hidden danger in a simple glass—what really happened in the 2014 Utah raw milk Campylobacter outbreak? Beneath the surface lies a deeper battle over food safety, government control, and mistrust. Why do some risk it for raw milk? And what does it reveal about the Debate over what we eat?In this episode, “Spilling the Milk, ” Anne Vu and Kayla Nguyen dive deep into the 2014 Utah Campylobacter outbreak, a public health crisis linked to raw milk. What began as a local food-borne illness swiftly became a place for larger political and cultural debates, shining a light on the...2025-03-1830 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtHitchin' a Ride: the 1994 Schwan's Salmonella OutbreakLife is seemingly perfect in the quiet town of Marshall Minnesota, with its gentle rolling hills and kind, hard-working people.  Unassuming. Certainly not the place for national news ...  Yet it serves as the setting for one of the biggest salmonella outbreaks in the US Not from chicken or maybe even eggs, rather, America's favorite dessert: Ice Cream.Our episode follows the story of Schwan's Ice Cream, which was known for its excellence in quality and trust amongst its customers. This 1994 outbreak of Salmonella shook that trust that had been built over the prior decades, demonstrating the necessary ac...2025-03-1840 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtUnpecked Regulations: the 2013 Foster Farms Salmonella OutbreakWhat happens when a trusted food company prioritizes profits over public safety? In this episode, we uncover the devastating impact of the 2013 Foster Farms Salmonella outbreak. Through firsthand accounts, expert analysis, and a deep dive into the failures of the food industry, we reveal how one outbreak exposed major cracks in our food system.In 2013, a Salmonella outbreak linked to Foster Farms poultry sickened 634 people across 29 states. But this wasn ’t just an isolated incident—it was the result of systemic failures at every level of food production, regulation, and distribution.  In this gripping episode, we explore the r...2025-03-1827 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFailed State, Contaminated Plate: the 2024 Listeria OutbreakHow did a beloved deli meat brand become the center of a deadly nationwide food safety crisis? The 2024 Boar’s Head listeria outbreak exposed alarming flaws in the U.S. food safety system. In this episode, we uncover how a tangled web of decentralized regulation failed to prevent contaminated products from reaching consumers.In this episode, we explore regulatory failures behind the deadly Boar’s Head listeria outbreak. With insights from Diana Winters, deputy director of the Resnick Center for Food Law and Policy, we examine the shortcomings of the Hazard Analysis and Criti...2025-03-1828 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtCargill's Responsibility: the 2011 Salmonella Heidelberg outbreakIn 2011, across 26 states, 136 people were sickened, 37 were hospitalized and one person died. The culprit: Salmonella Heidelberg, contracted through the consumption of contaminated ground turkey from Cargill Meat Solutions based in Springdale, Arkansas.One meal. That’s all it took for 10-month-old Ruby Jane Lee to go from a happy, exploring baby to a hospital bed, fighting for her life. In 2011, a massive Salmonella Heidelberg outbreak linked to Cargill’s ground turkey sickened 136 people, hospitalized 37, and caused one death —but experts estimate the true toll could be over 4,000 cases. It took 22 weeks before a recall was issued. Why? A brok...2025-03-1831 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtThe Hidden Cost of Convenience: The 2013 Trader Joe’s Salad OutbreakHow could a quick trip after work to Trader Joe’s turn into a public health crisis? In this episode we investigate the 2013 E. coli outbreak linked to Glass Onion Catering’s prepackaged salads.  How did the intersection of contaminated water, industrial farming, and regulatory loopholes create such a deadly outbreak? More importantly—who was supposed to protect us, who failed us, and how could it have been prevented? In 2013 a simple salad purchase turned into a public health disaster. Across four states on the West coast, thirty three people fell ill and seven of them were hospital...2025-03-1837 minFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtFarm to Fatal: Food for ThoughtSundae Scaries: The 2015 Listeria outbreak in Ice CreamImagine this: you order a milkshake during your stay in the hospital to help make light of the situation at hand, just to find out that the ice cream used in the milkshake actually made you sick: Listeria. A place to heal has now placed you in further danger, how could this have happened?  This podcast explores Blue Bell Creameries first ever recall of products due to adulterated products contaminated with Listeria. Listeria is known as one of the deadliest foodborne pathogens but to the general public, this is not typically known.  Listeria is especially dea...2025-03-1829 minThen & NowThen & NowThe Los Angeles Wildfires in the Age of the Pyrocene: A Conversation with Fire Scholar Stephen Pyne.This week’s episode of then & now is the first in a series examining one of the most powerful and destructive natural disasters in U.S. history, the Los Angeles wildfires. Joined by Professor Emeritus at Arizona State University Stephen Pyne, one of the country’s leading thinkers about fire, we discuss the history of urban fire to understand what is unfolding in Los Angeles—where lives, communities, histories, and large swaths of nature are being destroyed before our eyes. Informed by his wide-ranging perspective on fire management, Stephen situates the L.A. wildfires within a broader historical perspective. He des...2025-01-2946 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEp. 128 -Post-Election Economic Situation and 2025 HeadwindsThe continuing disappearance of the American "Middle Class" in light of continuing high inflation rates, expanding war risks, and increasing divisiveness across our country. We've been in this situation before (and worse) including the country dividing election of 1828 (Andrew Jackson's election), the Panic of 1837, and the Great Depression of the 1930's. Many long term trends are locked in already as in the prior periods mentioned but, hopefully, this time we can avoid a major war and a depression. We have to realize that even in an ultimate recovery the rest of this year and 2025 is "dialed in".2024-12-0129 minLife\\\'s Chemistry Unleashed: Dialogues at the Edge of DiscoveryLife\'s Chemistry Unleashed: Dialogues at the Edge of DiscoveryDynamic Conversation with Chase Griffin - UCLA Quarterback| NIL (2x) College Athlete of the YearIn this episode we interview UCLA Quarterback and Law Student- Chase Griffin, B.A. and talk about the great work he is doing on the field, in the classroom and in the community! -- Chase Griffin, quarterback at UCLA, is a nationally recognized leader in the college Name Image Likeness (NIL) and athlete empowerment movement. He is a two-time winner of National NIL Athlete of the Year Awards and has been dubbed by Bloomberg as “The Undisputed King of College Endorsement Deals”, the Los Angeles Times as “UCLA’s Magnetic Marketer” and “Name Image Likeness Superstar” by ESPN. Chase is a Brand Ambass...2024-08-2225 minThe New Student Pharmacist\'s Podcast ExperienceThe New Student Pharmacist's Podcast ExperienceDynamic Conversation with Chase Griffin - UCLA Quarterback| NIL (2x) College Athlete of the YearIn this episode we interview UCLA Quarterback and Law Student- Chase Griffin, B.A. and talk about the great work he is doing on the field, in the classroom and in the community! -- Chase Griffin, quarterback at UCLA, is a nationally recognized leader in the college Name Image Likeness (NIL) and athlete empowerment movement. He is a two-time winner of National NIL Athlete of the Year Awards and has been dubbed by Bloomberg as “The Undisputed King of College Endorsement Deals”, the Los Angeles Times as “UCLA’s Magnetic Marketer” and “Name Image Likeness Superstar” by ESPN. Chase is a Brand Ambass...2024-08-2226 minThe Making of KOLs: The New Chemist Podcast’s Global Journey in Science, Pharma, and EducationThe Making of KOLs: The New Chemist Podcast’s Global Journey in Science, Pharma, and EducationDynamic Conversation with Chase Griffin - UCLA Quarterback| NIL (2x) College Athlete of the YearIn this episode we interview UCLA Quarterback and Law Student- Chase Griffin, B.A. and talk about the great work he is doing on the field, in the classroom and in the community! -- Chase Griffin, quarterback at UCLA, is a nationally recognized leader in the college Name Image Likeness (NIL) and athlete empowerment movement. He is a two-time winner of National NIL Athlete of the Year Awards and has been dubbed by Bloomberg as “The Undisputed King of College Endorsement Deals”, the Los Angeles Times as “UCLA’s Magnetic Marketer” and “Name Image Likeness Superstar” by ESPN. Chase is a Brand Ambass...2024-08-2225 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEp. 121-August Is a Tricky Month with Data Revisions and Trend TrackingMajor government revision of 'number of employed' reported in process for release. Economy weakened quite significantly this summer with threat of Japan 'Carrytrade' still overhanging the U.S. bond and stock markets. Challenge by BRICS+ to the U.S. gaining global momentum with U.S. electioneering a strong negative for U.S. global engagement.2024-08-2122 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEp. 120 - Major Stock and Real Estate Market Declines Now in Motion As Expected! What's next?Key lessons to keep in mind with new and powerful fears in control. As expected, major long-term trends impacting your savings, investments, and job now "front and center". The stock market has given up all its 2024 gains with more issues to immediately follow. Hundreds of billions if not several trillion dollars promise to disrupt global financial markets as the Japan "carrytrade" reverses...is this the start of a new bear market with a declining dollar and severe recession in the offing?2024-08-1030 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEp. 119 - U.S. Economy and Investment Outlook for Balance of This Year and Into NextPlus Sector By Sector Expectations. Summarizing the high risks in buying into a healthy economy even in an election year. Now, both commercial and residential real estate crashing. The Fed will regardless of real inflation expectations begin to reduce their Fed funds rate but longer term interest rates will be held at high levels. Lower income families anticipated 5-10% inflation over the next 5-10 years (in stark contrast to the Fed's 2% target). The stock market is prepped for a major down move and long term interest rates and commodities are prepped for up moves.2024-07-1122 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEp. 117: Beware the Last Half of 2024!BRIC’s Ministers Meeting and moves to increase their control of vital minerals while moving away from the dollar, inflation remains a major problem for U.S. consumers, new jobs almost all part-time filled by non-U.S. born workers focused on low-paying compensation segments, and another bank crisis remains dead ahead.2024-06-1817 minThe Zoonotic B-ListThe Zoonotic B-ListWelcome to the Zoonotic B-ListWelcome to the Zoonotic B-list.  9 stories of pathogens you've never heard of and some things they can teach you.  In Spring of 2024, a group of UCLA undergraduate Human Biology and Society majors--HBS majors---set out to explore the B-list of diseases.  They created this amazing series stories about a B-list of zoonotic diseases, from Brucellosis to Virulent Newcastle Disease. Together,  they explored a series of diseases you've never heard of and asked: what can we learn from them?These podcast episodes were created by members of the 2024 Spring Capstone course in the Human Biology and Society major at UCLA...2024-06-1203 minThe Zoonotic B-ListThe Zoonotic B-ListThe Mystery of Virulent Newcastle DiseaseIn this episode, we delve into the devastating impact of VirulentNewcastle Disease (VND) on backyard bird owners in Southern California. Following Kerri Hand's story, we uncover the harsh reality of state-run culling protocols. Through sound clips and interviews, we explore the heartbreak of families who see their pets as family members. We examine the broader implications of the 2018-2019 outbreak, which led to the culling of over 1.2 million birds and significant financial costs. We also discuss the political and economic factors behind the preference for eradication over vaccination and the ethical challenges involved. Join us as we explore the...2024-06-1224 minThe Zoonotic B-ListThe Zoonotic B-List108 News: Toxoplasmosis!Our podcast takes the form of a news broadcast that covers a real outbreak of toxoplasmosis, the most common parasitic disease in the world, that occurred in a smallvillage in Brazil in 2001. A toxoplasmosis expert and a woman who had been infectedshare their knowledge on this perplexing disease.Produced by Rebeca Lopez-Rosas, Derek Lance and Amy Shimizu.  These podcast episodes were created by members of the 2024 Spring Capstone course in the Human Biology and Society major at UCLA's Institute for Society and Genetics (https://socgen.ucla.edu/). The faculty s...2024-06-1234 minThe Zoonotic B-ListThe Zoonotic B-ListDown in the Dirt: Digging Deep Into Valley FeverCoccidioidomycosis, better known as Valley Fever, is a zoonotic disease caused by a fungus. In this episode, we delve into the biological basics of Valley Fever as well its social implications, truly encapsulating the HBS way! Join us as we uncover four “mysteries” that reveal a unique relationship between dirt and disease. Maybe dirt isn't just a passive thing we should ignore… maybe it’s alive!Produced by Abigail Holder, Nahomy Cabrera and Megan Markow  These podcast episodes were created by members of the 2024 Spring Capstone course in the Human Biology and Society major at...2024-06-1225 minThe Zoonotic B-ListThe Zoonotic B-ListThe Hidden History of the HantavirusDive into the history and contemporary relevance of the hantavirus, a deadly zoonotic disease that first emerged in the American Southwest. Our podcast explores the 1993 Four Corners outbreak that significantly impacted the Navajo Nation, delving into the scientific discoveries, epidemiological challenges, and cultural responses to this mysterious virus. We'll take you through the 2012 Yosemite outbreak, revealing how a popular national park became the epicenter of another hantavirus scare, and the measures taken to contain it. In light of recent events, we draw compelling parallels between these hantavirus outbreaks and the COVID-19 pandemic, examining how similarities in respiratory s...2024-06-1231 minThe Zoonotic B-ListThe Zoonotic B-ListSIlent Epidemic! The Mystery of TularemiaTularemia is a rare zoonotic disease caused by the bacteria Francisella Tularensis. The disease is recorded to affect approximately 200 people per year in the United States. Signs and symptoms of the disease include fever, rash, cough, high grade-fever, gastrointestinal complications, and more. The disease cannot be spread from human to human, and infection typically occurs through a vector such as wild game, a household pet, or a tick. However, humans can also be infected through handling infected materials and or consuming contaminated water. Due to the high virulence of the bacteria, those who come into contact with contaminated materials...2024-06-1229 minThe Zoonotic B-ListThe Zoonotic B-ListParrot fever! Psittacosis in depthPsittacosis, also known as parrot fever, is an infectious disease caused by the bacterium Chlamydia psittaci. It typically affects birds, particularly parrots, but can be transmitted to humans through inhalation of contaminated dust from bird droppings or respiratory secretions. In humans, psittacosis can cause flu-like symptoms such as fever, chills, headache, muscle aches, and a dry cough. If left untreated, it can lead to severe pneumonia and other complications. Treatment typically involves antibiotics, such as doxycycline. Our podcast explores Psittacosis outbreaks and how we can apply approaches to Psittacosis risk mitigation and surveillance to Avian influenza. Produced...2024-06-1227 minThe Zoonotic B-ListThe Zoonotic B-ListExploring our World: BrucelloisisFor our podcast we share an in-depth exploration of Brucellosis, starting with its historical background and tracing its development up to its prevalence in modern times. We focus on Brucellosis in Yellowstone, examining how it affects the ecosystem and the animals within the park. Additionally, we highlight other significant case studies in order to create a better understanding of the disease. Towards the end , we spread new information on potential treatments and solutions that could be implemented in the future to combat Brucellosis in the best way. Produced by Gisell Gochman, Vivan Nguyen and Vicky Vu. 2024-06-1226 minThe Zoonotic B-ListThe Zoonotic B-ListPathogen Perspectives: LeptospirosisLeptospirosis is an infection in the blood by a bacteria called Leptospira. Biologically, the main route of infection for humans is through contact with animal urine or soil that is infected with Leptospira. This usually occurs through contact with waterways contaminated with urine. However, it is difficult to distinguish this disease from others as this disease does not have any unique symptoms. Our podcast examines the political, economic, biological, and social or cultural factors that should be taken into account when developing a proposal for a solution to combating the impact of leptospirosis. Whether the solution should b...2024-06-1133 minThe Zoonotic B-ListThe Zoonotic B-ListRocky Mountain Spotted FeverOur podcast follows the story of Hershey, a fictional dog infected with ticks and as a result the tick borne illness Rocky Mountain Spotted Fever (RMSF). RMS can only be transmitted to animals and humans via an infected tick's bite, but in the podcast Hershey acts as a vector for the disease spreading it to other dogs and people impacting communities at the US-Mexico border, Arizona, and Los Angeles. Our podcast aims to shed a light onto this lesser known tick borne illness to highlight exactly what the disease can entail, how it affects marginalized communities, intersects both canine...2024-06-1125 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEp. 116 - All We Prepared For is Happening in Real Time…The Economic Dominoes Are Falling and Falling Fast! Don’t Get Caught Up in the Stock Market Euphoria. The national commercial real estate crisis is looking more and more like a developing depression with all major markets pretty much in freefall. Look out below if you own bank stocks, REIT’s, and pretty much all lenders as consumer delinquencies are spiking up. Additionally, the BRIC’s countries are now “locked and loaded” attacking the U.S. dollar through the energy markets now and soon to be the raw materials markets. The U.S. and West doesn’t want a gold standard but...2024-05-3018 minMajor League Eventing PodcastMajor League Eventing PodcastMolly Duda - West Coast Rising StarKaren and Robby get to know 4* West Coast Eventer Molly Duda. Molly shares her story of getting a late start in riding and how she made it to the 4* in just 5 years! Molly is representing the US for the 2024 European Development Tour all while be a Pre-Med student at UCLA. We wish Molly and her teammates all the best while in Europe.To follow Molly's journey:https://www.instagram.com/mollyduda.eventing/Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/...2024-05-0830 minThen & NowThen & NowWhy History Matters: Gun ViolenceGun violence has become deeply ingrained in the historical fabric of the United States, intertwined with the principles outlined in the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution, which grants individuals the right to keep and bear arms. This amendment is frequently invoked in debates surrounding the implementation of stricter gun control measures.In this week's episode, then & now presents a compelling discussion hosted by the Department of History at UCLA under the Why History Matters series, focusing on the historical trajectory of America's relationship with firearms...2024-04-171h 05UCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEp. 111 – Waiting for CPI, Commercial Real Estate, and our Financial SystemBanks have run out of time to camouflage their substantial bad debt losses on commercial real estate as the price decline continues. Consumer confidence declining and likelihood of an official recession is increasing. Major stock indices and capital flows into the U.S. at highs while businesses try to increase prices to maintain present levels of profits….the big money is not made in buying or selling it’s made by waiting [for the impacts of all that is already in process].2024-03-0621 minBruin Report Online: A UCLA Athletics podcastBruin Report Online: A UCLA Athletics podcastBasketball's Major Slide and Football Staff News and NotesDave and Tracy talk about the major downturn for UCLA basketball and what they're hearing and thinking on UCLA football staff moves. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices2024-03-011h 02UCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEP. 110 - The Contagion of U.S. Commercial Real EstateThe contagion of U.S. commercial real estate just spread to Asia and Europe in a big way…with an estimated loss of $1.2 Trillion in office building market values more is certainly on the way. Meanwhile, the stock market is oblivious with flows of international money (thanks to the many wars), a European recession with Germany being ground zero, and large momentum funds juicing the Magnificant 7 FAANG stocks. It’s a great time to appreciate liquidity and safety while avoiding FOMO (fear of missing out). Additionally, there is a rapidly declining commercial real estate market and an increasing bank balance reco...2024-02-1520 minUCLA Housing VoiceUCLA Housing VoiceEp 66: Chronic Homelessness and Housing First with Tim Aubry (Pathways Home pt. 6)The Housing First approach starts with providing homes to chronically unhoused people, but it doesn’t stop there — and that’s what makes it so effective. Tim Aubry shares findings from a major Housing First study and the keys to a successful program.Show notes:Goering, P., Veldhuizen, S., Watson, A., Adair, C., Kopp, B., Latimer, E., Nelson, G., MacNaughton, E., Streiner, D., Rabouin, D., Ly, A., Powell, G., & Aubry, T., (2014). National Final Report: Cross-Site At Home/Chez Soi Project. Mental Health Commission of Canada.UCLA Housing Voice episode 64, with Beth Shinn, talking about effect...2024-02-071h 10The New Student Pharmacist\'s Podcast ExperienceThe New Student Pharmacist's Podcast ExperienceDynamic Conversation with Chase Griffin - UCLA Quarterback| NIL (2x) College Athlete of the Year| A Meeting of Student-Leaders- The New Student Pharmacist Podcast ExperienceIn this episode we interview UCLA Quarterback and Law Student- Chase Griffin, B.A. and talk about the great work he is doing on the field, in the classroom and in the community!--Chase Griffin, quarterback at UCLA, is a nationally recognized leader in the college Name Image Likeness (NIL) and athlete empowerment movement. He is a two-time winner of National NIL Athlete of the Year Awards and has been dubbed by Bloomberg as “The Undisputed King of College Endorsement Deals”, the Los Angeles Times as “UCLA’s Magnetic Marketer” and “Name Image Likeness Superstar” by ESPN. Chase is a Bra...2024-01-2625 minHow the World Works - UCLA AndersonHow the World Works - UCLA AndersonIn One Major Respect, Big Tech Is Allied with the GOPAs Gonzalo Freixes explains, lobbyists from the largest U.S. companies have prevented lawmakers from fixing our corporate tax shelter problem   2023-11-0923 minThen & NowThen & NowThe Enduring Power of Non-Violence: A Conversation with Rev. James LawsonThis episode of then & now  features a conversation with the Reverend James Lawson, the legendary social justice activist who introduced the practice of non-violent action to the civil rights movement.  The conversation takes up Rev. Lawson’s early years and encounters with racism in Massillon, Ohio; his exposure to the idea of non-violence through his reading of Gandhi and while on mission in India; his tireless efforts to promote non-violence in the United States; and his thoughts about how the practice of non-violence can be spread throughout a world convulsed by violence.  At age ninety-five, Rev. Lawson continues to advoc...2023-11-0852 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEP. 104 - Preparing For War Time Economies with Already High Debt, Inflation and Consumer Stresses!Interest rates and inflation continue as major issues for economic growth and family well-being. BRICS countries cutting back needed raw materials and threatening our EV industry. Nuclear power and cancelled pipeline plans coming back on the table. Preparing for a long-term war related economy?2023-11-0117 minHow the World Works - UCLA AndersonHow the World Works - UCLA AndersonSocial Impact Work in the U.S. Has Been Held Back by a Major Recruiting IssueScott Rodilitz dove deep into the No. 1 platform to engage volunteers and devised a way to better distribute the work 2023-10-1228 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEp. 102 - The CARES Act as a Major Prop to the Economy and a Major Source of Fraud!The CARES Act has moved over $20 billion/month into the hands of business owners. These amounts are nationally significant and have kept many reported government indices out of recessionary mode. This year the monthly cash payments from the IRS to businesses began to ramp up from $20 billion to $40 billion/month which is over half of all corporate income taxes normally received. Due to rampant fraud in this program over 600,000 new applications are now held in suspense with no IRS processing allowed through at least the end of this year. Meanwhile, the Dept. of Justice in collaboration with the IRS have...2023-10-0522 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEp. 98 - Higher Interest Rates + Borrowing Costs for 2023; Planning for a Recovery Starting in 2024Out of control spending has deferred a major recession but time is running out. Interest rates due to banking sector stresses will remain high this year and next given the federal government’s need to refinance almost $15 Trillion of debt this year and next. Begin thinking about the natural resources and energy sectors as attractive investment opportunities for a recovery starting in 2024. Please refer to these links to simulate your plans for next year: https://www.etftrends.com/2016/05/23-best-etfs-to-track-basic-materials/ https://www.kiplinger.com/investing/etfs/603452/commodity-etfs-to-ease-inflation-worries2023-08-0914 minThe GOLD Standard with Leah AmicoThe GOLD Standard with Leah AmicoHelping Others Win Sue EnquistSue Enquist is a softball legend, she spent 37 years at UCLA as a player, coach, and administrator. Also known for her impressive sports resume, She has more national championship titles (11) than anyone in Division I Softball history and has coached more Collegiate Softball Olympians (15) than anyone in NCAA Softball history. Sue and Leah have Championship DNA in their blood, and live by the GOLD standard and it shows through their life and careers. If you're feeling like you need some motivation, this is a great listen and reminder that anything is possible and there are no limits!...2023-08-0743 minThe GOLD Standard with Leah AmicoThe GOLD Standard with Leah AmicoAn Olympic Journey with Delaney SpauldingOn this episode of The GOLD Standard Podcast I had the pleasure of interviewing Delaney Lyn Spaulding. She is an American, former collegiate All-American, medal-winning Olympian, and softball shortstop. Spaulding played college softball for the UCLA Bruins in the Pac-12 Conference from 2014 to 2017. She represented the United States at the 2020 Summer Olympics and won a silver medal. We talk about the journey to the Olympics and what it took her to get there. Connect with Delaney :Instagram: @delaneyylynConnect with Leah Amico:WebsiteInstagramFacebook...2023-07-1040 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEP. 94 - Germany in Recession with Europe Following; U.S. Economy CapitulatingGlobal oil prices are ready to ramp up. Imports/Exports (non-energy) is stagnating. Commercial real estate is on track toward another financial crisis. Inflation is still a major threat in Europe, and, likely, the U.S. Interest rates remain in uptrends with $1 Trillion of U.S. Treasury borrowings coming up in an environment of few debt buyers. For a brief but important interview with Danielle DiMartino Booth visit: https://tdameritradenetwork.com/video/accelerating-economic-slowdown For the website of Quill Intelligence founded by Danielle DiMartino Booth (important free insights) visit: https://quillintelligence.com/2023-06-1418 minHow the World Works - UCLA AndersonHow the World Works - UCLA AndersonThe AI Revolution Is Making Waves, But Is it Making Money?Gregor Schubert shows how new the generative AI tools are a boon to the major companies that use them 2023-06-0635 minThen & NowThen & NowWhat Can We Learn from History? A Conversation on Israel and America, Past and Present, with Yael SternhellThe United States and Israel have both been roiled by major democratic crises in recent years. Many observers attribute these crises to the Trump presidency and the recent plan by the Netanyahu government to undertake a major overhaul of the judiciary.  But their roots may well extend back further. Can we learn from the histories of these two countries in understanding the present?  Does the story of slavery and anti-Black racism in the U.S., on one hand, and the displacement and occupation of Palestinians, on the other, help explain where we are today?  Tel Aviv-based historian of...2023-05-1729 minMajor League Eventing PodcastMajor League Eventing PodcastCoach Tony Sandoval - Strength, Condition and Mindset Coach to the Eventing Stars!Karen and Robby talk to Coach Tony Sandoval and hear how he went from a strength and conditioning coach for UCLA and University of Kentucky Athletics to meeting 5* Eventer, Allie Knowles and starting his own business to help riders improve their relationship with their horses with sports performance training. Get ready to become motivated to work out!To learn more:https://www.coachsandotraining.com/Please support our sponsors:https://cowboymagic.com/https://manentailequine.com/https://exhibitorlabs.com/https://www.triplecrownfeed.com/https://www.fairfaxandfavor.com/https://www.turtleneck...2023-05-101h 02Then & NowThen & NowThe Past and Future of the Humanities? A Conversation with Katherine FlemingIn the wake of the pandemic and persistent underfunding, cultural and educational institutions in the United States today are increasingly confronted with an uncertain fate. How can they sustain growth, enfranchise new audiences, and increase diversity at a time when “the death of the humanities” looms on the horizon?In this episode of Then & Now, Katherine E. Fleming, the president and CEO of the J. Paul Getty Trust, brings her rich experiences as historian, academic administrator, and now chief executive of a major philanthropic foundation to make sense of the problems faced by higher education and cultural inst...2023-04-1945 minPláticas with your HermanaPláticas with your HermanaSeason 6 Episode 1: Childhood Memories with Jasmin Gutierrez and Sofia GarzaHiiiii friends and welcome back to a new season of the podcast 😁 this season is very special because we will be having steering takeovers and we are kicking it off with our academic chair and one of our co chairs! Tune in for some major nostalgia as we talk about all our favorite things from our childhood.2023-04-1137 minThe Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers ShowThe Chase Thomas Podcast: A Tennessee Volunteers ShowJim Boeheim Retires At Syracuse, UCLA Loses Jaylen Clark For Season & Best Mid Major Going Dancing With Will WarrenChase Thomas is the Sports Renaissance Man, Atlanta Sports Guy & VFL. On today's program, Chase is joined by CBB analyst Will Warren to talk about how the Vols beat Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament, UCLA losing Jaylen Clarke for the season, Houston making the Final Four, Hubert Davis vs. Kenny Payne on the hot seat next year, Jim Boeheim finally retiring at Syracuse, Mark Adams out at Texas Tech, why Drake is a great mid-major story, Mississippi State making the tourney while still shooting horribly from three and much more.Host: Chase ThomasGuest...2023-03-1045 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsEp. 81 - Serious Housing Declines, Rising Unemployment & Stubborn Inflation ("PCE" index)This week we discuss Russia building their own oil tanker fleet to bypass Western sanctions (the war in Ukraine continuing with additional “worst case” risks), U.S. unemployment becoming the key topic for 2023, and inflation remaining a multiple of Fed target but ‘easing’ in the cards to avoid a major recession.2022-12-0721 minUCLA Extension Business InsightsUCLA Extension Business InsightsCrypto Crashing, Recession & Unemployment Rising, & Financial Markets Bringing Coal to Our HolidaysCentral themes supported with substantial data references continues: crypto currencies are not investments (since our initial Podcasts two years ago), a severe global recession is gathering momentum, and debt is swamping our economies. Unemployment is an emerging issue promising to hit 2023 in a major way starting with tens of thousands of recent layoff’s in hi-tech, spreading to our construction industries, and soon threatening substantially more retail and services jobs. Please be mindful to repay any and all debts sooner rather than later as borrowing costs are rapidly escalating in tandem with new credit risks highlighted by increasing personal and bu...2022-11-2322 minUCLA Housing VoiceUCLA Housing VoiceEp 36: Rent Control in India with Sahil Gandhi and Richard GreenUsually, cities with lots of vacant housing have slow rent growth (or low rents), while lower vacancy rates are associated with higher rents. But many Indian cities have an unusual, seemingly paradoxical problem: high vacancy rates and high rents. Why? According to research by Dr. Sahil Gandhi and Professor Richard Green, a major contributor is insecure property rights — specifically, very strict rent control regulations and an inadequate supply of judges to rule in tenant eviction cases. We discuss how policies that increase risk and reduce profits — beyond a certain point, anyway — can lead some landlords to keep their units vacant...2022-10-1959 min