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The United States Department of Nerds PodcastSketching Life, One Panel at a Time - A Chat with Francisco Hnilođš Inside the Mind of Vitaleriumâs Artist: Francisco Hnilo Interview | Comic Book Art, Webtoons & MoreIn this exclusive USDN interview, we sit down with Francisco Hniloâthe talented artist behind Vitaleriumâto dive deep into his creative origins, process, inspirations, and what's next for this visually stunning comic series.From storyboards to posters and Webtoons, Francisco shares how he broke into the world of comic book illustration and why Vitalerium stood out to him as a project worth diving into. We explore everything from character design and artistic influences to his preferred tools and techn...2025-06-271h 17
The United States Department of Nerds PodcastBen Lacy Talks Samson #2 â Indie Comic, Revenge, & Kickstarter Reveal!In this episode of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN), we sit down with indie comic creator Ben Lacy to dive into his latest Kickstarter project â Samson #2. This isnât your typical superhero tale. Samson is a gritty blend of revenge, war, and horror set in an alternate-history world that challenges the boundaries of comic storytelling.đïž Ben shares the inspiration behind the story, the unique themes he's exploring, and what fans can expect from the upcoming issue. We also talk about the creative process, exclusive rewards for Kickstarter backers, and stunning cover art tributes to icons lik...2025-05-091h 01
The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Interview w/ Bobby Campbell â Tales of the Illuminatus #2USDN Interview w/ Bobby Campbell â Tales of the IlluminatusIn this exciting episode of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN) podcast, we're diving deep into the world of conspiracy theories, secret societies, and mystical elements with Bobby Campbell, the mastermind behind the Tales of the Illuminatus comic book. Hosted by your Chairman, we explore a world full of intrigue, suspense, and philosophical exploration inspired by the iconic Illuminatus! Trilogy by Robert Shea and Robert Anton Wilson.Join us as we chat with Bobby about the creation of this exciting new project, which de...2025-04-101h 32
The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Interview w/ Bruno Catarino | Scinematic Figments Kickstarter PreviewUSDN Interview w/ Bruno Catarino | Scinematic Figments Kickstarter PreviewLink to the KickStarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/redwulfcomics/scinematic-figments-a-scifi-anthology-with-a-cinematic-feel?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=scinematic%20figments&total_hits=3Welcome to the United States Department of Nerds (USDN) â where weâre for the people, by the people, and of the people! In todayâs episode, weâre thrilled to have Bruno Catarino, a talented comic creator, join us to talk about his exciting upcoming project, Scinematic Figments.In this interview, we dive into Brunoâs journey with â Finite (Issue 1) and Parasites / Infinite (Issue 2) â and...2025-03-271h 09
BlockDrops com MaurĂcio MagaldiEN-S6E10: Noble USDN, Euro CBDC, US Crypto Summit, and much moreDrop 1: Noble's USDN https://www.noble.xyz/blog/introducing-usdnDrop 2: Euro CBDChttps://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/03/07/a-2025-overview-of-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-digital-euro/https://blockchain.news/flashnews/european-central-bank-announces-plan-to-launch-cbdc-by-october-2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTo9ceNZrOQDrop 3: US Crypto Summithttps://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/heres-all-that-transpired-in-the-white-house-crypto-summit-202503080305https://cointelegraph.com/news/occ-crypto-banking-donald-trump-ends-operation-chokepoint-2-0https://crypto.news/fifa-shows-interest-in-developing-a-fifa-token-us-market-in-consideration/More:SICOOB and Netspaces launch real estate backed tokens for loan collateralhttps://valor.globo.com/financas/criptomoedas/noticia/2025/03/05/sicoob-e-netspaces-fazem-parceria-para-credito-em-imoveis-tokenizados.ghtmlCardano Foundation partners with SERPRO to...2025-03-0914 min
BlockDrops com MaurĂcio MagaldiBR-S6E10: Noble USDN, CBDC de Euro, Encontro Cripto nos EUA, e muito maisDrop 1: Noble's USDN https://www.noble.xyz/blog/introducing-usdnDrop 2: Euro CBDChttps://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/03/07/a-2025-overview-of-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-digital-euro/https://blockchain.news/flashnews/european-central-bank-announces-plan-to-launch-cbdc-by-october-2025https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yTo9ceNZrOQDrop 3: US Crypto Summithttps://www.fxstreet.com/cryptocurrencies/news/heres-all-that-transpired-in-the-white-house-crypto-summit-202503080305https://cointelegraph.com/news/occ-crypto-banking-donald-trump-ends-operation-chokepoint-2-0https://crypto.news/fifa-shows-interest-in-developing-a-fifa-token-us-market-in-consideration/Mais:SICOOB and Netspaces launch real estate backed tokens for loan collateralhttps://valor.globo.com/financas/criptomoedas/noticia/2025/03/05/sicoob-e-netspaces-fazem-parceria-para-credito-em-imoveis-tokenizados.ghtmlCardano Foundation partners with SERPRO to...2025-03-0914 min
DeFi DecodedDeFi Decoded - How Noble is Leading the Next Era of Stablecoin Innovation with CEO and Co-Founder Jelena DjuricJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Jelena Djuric, CEO and Co-Founder of Noble. Listen in as they discuss key takeaways from ETHDenver 2025, the fastest-growing sectors in crypto, Nobleâs achievements over the past year, the launch of Noble Dollar (USDN) and how it differs from traditional stablecoins, the concept of composable yield and its significance, the potential for a synthetic digital dollar backed by a basket of currencies, the future of DeFi, and more.2025-03-0642 minDeFi DecodedDeFi Decoded - How Noble is Leading the Next Era of Stablecoin Innovation with CEO and Co-Founder Jelena DjuricJoin Alex Tapscott and Andrew Young as they decode the world of Web3 and DeFi with special guest Jelena Djuric, CEO and Co-Founder of Noble. Listen in as they discuss key takeaways from ETHDenver 2025, the fastest-growing sectors in crypto, Nobleâs achievements over the past year, the launch of Noble Dollar (USDN) and how it differs from traditional stablecoins, the concept of composable yield and its significance, the potential for a synthetic digital dollar backed by a basket of currencies, the future of DeFi, and more.2025-03-0642 min
The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents Cobra Kai Never DiesHello there, welcome to the United States Department of Nerds and your ultimate destination for all things Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 3! In this episode, we dive deep into the latest action-packed twists, character arcs, and emotional moments that have us all on the edge of our seats. From the final showdown between the Iron Dragon and Cobra Kai to the complex relationships that continue to unfold, we've got you covered with a detailed breakdown of the season's most shocking events and what they mean for our favorite karate students.Join us as we discuss:Key...2025-03-061h 25
The InteropUSDN: Real Yield & Programmability in One Stablecoin with Jelena Djuric of NobleJelena Djuric, CEO and co-founder of Noble, joins Sebastien Couture to discuss Nobleâs groundbreaking updates. From the launch of the $USDN, a composable yield stablecoin, to its role in the Cosmos and EVM ecosystems, Jelena reveals how Noble is reshaping stablecoin issuance and real-world asset integration. Explore how Noble leverages IBC to eliminate fragmentation, drive adoption, and enable seamless liquidity across ecosystems.Consider staking with Interop Ventures by clicking the following link - https://interop.venturesđ Chaptersâš00:00 Introduction01:01 What is Noble Dollar?02:11 Scaling...2025-03-0552 min
Web3 with Sam Kamani229: Can Stablecoins Be Truly Decentralized? Jean from Smardex on USDN & DeFi YieldAre stablecoins too centralized? Is there a way to get high yields without sacrificing decentralization?In this episode of Web3 with Sam Kamani, I sit down with Jean from Smardex, live at Consensus 2025 in Hong Kong, to discuss how Smardex is pushing the boundaries of stablecoins with USDNâthe first fully decentralized synthetic dollar.đ„ Key topics we cover:đč Why most stablecoins are centralized (USDT, USDC, etc.)đč The failure of algorithmic stablecoins & lessons from Terra Lunađč How Smardexâs USDN achieves decentralization & high yield (26% APY!)đč How their protocol balances ETH longs...2025-02-2626 min
The United States Department of Nerds PodcastInterview with Comic Book Creator Bruno Catarino - Discussing His New Kickstarter Project "Bereavement"Interview with Comic Book Creator Bruno Catarino - Discussing His New Kickstarter Project "Bereavement"Description: In this exclusive interview, I sit down with the talented comic book creator Bruno Catarino to talk about his exciting new project, Bereavement, which is currently live on Kickstarter! Bruno takes us behind the scenes of this emotional, gripping story, sharing his inspiration, creative process, and what fans can expect from the upcoming series.Bereavement is a deeply personal and thought-provoking narrative that delves into themes of loss, healing, and the human experience, all wrapped in stunning artwork and compelling...2025-02-1254 min
The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents The Hottest Shows Wrap PartyCome along as we close the book on Star Wars: Skeleton Crew and James Gunn's first entry into his first chapter, Gods and Monsters with DC's Creature Commandos. I have a all-star cast joining me on this episode to include Bill Bodkin (PopBreak), Amanda Rivas (PopBreak) and our newest member of The Council of Nerds, Randy Allain (Media-Lit). We have a blast discussing these fantastic shows. Enjoy!2025-02-052h 13
Socially Distanced245. Daredevil: Born Again Trailer Reaction Pod + Star Wars: Skeleton Crew Season One Wrap UpSocially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away!
"The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas in the host seat and has a motley crew podcasting pirates joining her to discuss the finale of Star Wars: The Skeleton Crew.
Amanda is joined by Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, pro wrestler & the short king of Amanda's heart Branden Vice, and Jeff Fountain -- the Chairman of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN).Â
In the episode they talk about what they loved, what they loathed, a...2025-01-232h 05
Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Ghost Rider (2007)Jeff Fountain of the USDN Podcast is the guest this week for a discussion of Nicolas Cage's first (completed) superhero filmâ2007's Ghost Rider! We discuss the film's legacy, Cage's performance, and all the ways it really missed the mark.Check out the USDN Podcast and Datfeelin Podcast Network on Facebook.Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show.Facebook | Bluesky | Threads ...2025-01-191h 06Superhero Cinephiles Presents...Summer of Superman!Ghost Rider (2007)Jeff Fountain of the USDN Podcast is the guest this week for a discussion of Nicolas Cage's first (completed) superhero filmâ2007's Ghost Rider! We discuss the film's legacy, Cage's performance, and all the ways it really missed the mark.Check out the USDN Podcast and Datfeelin Podcast Network on Facebook.Want to tell us what you think? Have any questions or comments for Perry about superheroes in media or comics? Leave a voice message to play on the show. You can also apply to be a guest on the show.Facebook | Bluesky | Threads ...2025-01-191h 06
The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents Down The Witches RoadThe Chairman and Council Member Amanda Rivas from The Popbreak and The Socially Distanced Podcast are discussing the hottest shows out to include Creature Commandos, Skeleton Crew and you'll get our .02 on Agatha All Along.2024-12-261h 40
The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents Cobra Kai s6 pt 2We are discussing part two of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai.#shorts #USDN #podcast #nerds #DFPN #datfeelin #chairman #CobraKai2024-12-181h 08
BlockDrops com MaurĂcio MagaldiEN-S5E50: Crossmint GOAT, Hathor Nano Contracts, a16z Ideas for 2025, and much moreDrop 1: Crossmint announces GOAT, their Great Onchain Agent Toolkit, to standardize how AI agents interact with blockchainshttps://www.linkedin.com/posts/rodrifernandez_announcing-the-first-open-source-library-activity-7270120099980689410-apKEDrop 2: Hathor Network launches their Nano Contracts on an incentivized testnet programhttps://blog.hathor.network/a-new-era-for-hathor-reinventing-the-protocol-for-the-future-ed3e10520798https://hathor.network/nano-incentivized-testnet/Drop 3: a16z Big Ideas for Crypto in 2025https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/big-ideas-crypto-2025/
More:
BlockFrost and Filecoin partner to bring decentralized storage to Cardanohttps://www.fil.org/blog/blockfrost-and-filecoin-foundation-collaborate-to-enhance-the-decentralization-of-cardano-dataBCB proposes...2024-12-0816 min
BlockDrops com MaurĂcio MagaldiBR-S5E50: Crossmint GOAT, Hathor Nano Contracts, Ideias da a16z para 2025, e muito maisDrop 1: Crossmint announces GOAT, their Great Onchain Agent Toolkit, to standardize how AI agents interact with blockchains
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/rodrifernandez_announcing-the-first-open-source-library-activity-7270120099980689410-apKE
Drop 2: Hathor Network launches their Nano Contracts on an incentivized testnet program
https://blog.hathor.network/a-new-era-for-hathor-reinventing-the-protocol-for-the-future-ed3e10520798
https://hathor.network/nano-incentivized-testnet/
Drop 3: a16z Big Ideas for Crypto in 2025
https://a16zcrypto.com/posts/article/big-ideas-crypto-2025/
Mais:
BlockFrost and Filecoin partner to bring decentralized storage to Cardano
https://www.fil.org/blog...2024-12-0816 min
The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents I'm Your BoogeymanWe are discussing our favorite Boogeymen.2024-11-051h 39
No Gimmicks PodcastEpisode 80 "Crown Jewel Predictions"The Bobman himself stops by! Jeff from USDN and Rob the BCP+ stop by to give their picks for the Crown Jewel event. But before that, we talk a little bit about WWEID, as new initiative by WWE aimed at the independent wrestling scene!The guys follow up last episode's conversation with a heavy topic: Who would win between Anakin Skywalker, who reached full potential and Yoda, who embraced the dark side!This episode is also available at https://thedfpn.comTo participate in all of our chats, join our Facebook Group: https...2024-11-011h 35
The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: Terminator Zero and Nerd NewsWe are discussing our thoughts on Terminator Zero and Nerd News from around the globe.2024-10-021h 53The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: The Boys Finale and Cobra Kai s6 pt 1We are discussing our thoughts on The Boys Finale and part 1 of Season 6 of Cobra Kai2024-09-252h 41The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: Deadpool and Wolverine (Spoiler Edition)We are discussing our thoughts on the team up of the Century, Deadpool and Wolverine.2024-09-191h 35
The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: The Acolyte FinaleWe are discussing our thoughts on The Acolyte Finale.2024-08-071h 35The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: The Acolyte plus NewsWe are discussing our thoughts on The Acolyte and nerd news from around the interwebs.2024-06-202h 15Socially Distanced214. The Acolyte S1E3 Instant Reaction + Netflixâs Under ParisSocially Distanced returns to a galaxy far, far away with a deep dive into The Acolyte Episode 3.
"The Human Star Wars Encyclopedia" Amanda Rivas is in the hosting seat of the Jedi Council and is joined by Pop Break's Editor-in-Chief Bill Bodkin, Pop Break staff writer and resident reviewer of The Acolyte Amanda "Amanda Jr." Clark and special guest Jeff Fountain of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN) Podcast.
In the episode, they discuss the coven of space witches and their ideology and how it clashes (or doesn't) with that of the Jedi. They...2024-06-141h 40
The Pop BreakSaturday Morning Adventures: The Bad Batch Series Wrap-UpHello and welcome to The Pop Break's brand new sometimes podcast: Saturday Morning Adventures, where contributors to ThePopBreak.com and their friends kick back, tune in, and zone out to the kids cartoons that defined their childhoods and the ones that are still giving them life today.
This week's podcast was led by Amanda Rivas, co-host of The Socially Distanced and Anime x Pop podcasts. Pop Break Podcasting Director Alex Marcus and Jeffrey Fountain of the United States Department of Nerds (USDN) Podcast joined her to talk about the final season of The Bad...2024-06-081h 36The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: To Me My X-MenHosted by: USDN_JeffyJeff and The Council of Nerds (Rob-Chantel Gibbons and we'll introduce a new Council Member)We are discussing all things X-Men '97 (Spoilers).2024-06-062h 28
Fostering Our Earth đ#8 Building Climate and Community Resilience with Natalie Hernandez đIn this episode, Awoe and Natalie Hernandez explore what climate resilience is, how we can assess and design for resilience and explains what resilience hubs are. In an increasingly climate-prone world, our need to develop resilience (both in our infrastructure and our communities) is higher than ever.Natalie Hernandez is a specialist in environmental policy and community planning. She currently holds the position of Environmental Project Manager at the Gateway Cities Council of Governments. She was previously a Director at Climate Resolve, where she managed the âReady for Tomorrowâ grant writing and rese...2024-05-2749 minThe United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: Revenge of the SixthIn this episode we discuss Star Wars: The Bad Batch, Tales of the Empire and share our thoughts on The Acolyte with the United States Department of Nerds spin as always. Bonus material...we have a brief discussion about the new Star Wars Lego Movie. 2024-05-092h 33The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: The VaultWe are diving into The Vault and discussing Fallout s1, X-Men 97 and the trailer to Deadpool and Wolverine.2024-05-011h 36
The Most Important QuestionEssay: How To GiveThis week: There are few problems so simple that a single donation can fix them.Usually, to turn a problem into a realistic opportunity takes many donations. Over time, spread over a large number of donors.But all the work before that is kind of exhausting: youâve gotta make sure your donation goes to the right place, the right organization, the right people â usually the ones closest to the problem â with the most pragmatic intentions.Here's What You Can Do:Donate to Give Directly and put cash straight into the pocke...2024-03-1329 minThe United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: 2023 Year in Review pt 2Join the Chairman, USDN_JeffyJeff and the Council of Nerds while we close out 2023 before jumping in to 2024. This is part 2 of the 2023 Year in Review.2024-02-141h 35The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: 2023 Year in Review pt 1Join the Chairman, USDN_JeffyJeff and the Council of Nerds while we close out 2023 before jumping in to 2024. This is part 1 of 2 of the 2023 Year in Review.2024-02-071h 42The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: Echo (Spotlight Series)USDN Presents: Marvel EchoHosted by: USDN JeffyJeff and from The Socially Distanced Podcast, Amanda Nugent and Bill BodkinWe will be discussing the difference between the comic book/tv series as well as discussing each episode as well as some easter eggs you may have missed.2024-01-311h 53The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: All Hallows Eve Pt 2USDN brings their favorite movie monsters to the table for discussion with some surprise entrants and some honorable mentions.2023-11-151h 23The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: All Hallows Eve Pt 1USDN Presents: All Hallows Eve pt 1...come explore and get horror recommendations from the United States Department of Nerds.2023-11-072h 13The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents Ahsoka Wrap PartyIn this episode we give brief breakdowns of the first 7 episodes before breaking down episode 8. Enjoy the wrap party we had fun making it for you to enjoy!2023-10-312h 36The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents Ahsoka Ep 7 BreakdownIn this episode USDN breaks down Ahsoka Ep 7 with JeffyJeff, Rob and Jenn.2023-10-251h 39The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents Ahsoka Ep 6 BreakdownTap in with USDN as JeffyJeff and Rob talk all things Ahsoka Ep 6.2023-10-171h 34The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents Ahsoka ep 5 BreakdownUSDN Presents Ahsoka ep 5 Breakdown. Tap in with JeffyJeff and Rob while they discuss Ahsoka.2023-10-152h 03The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents Ahsoka Ep 3 & 4 BreakdownCome join us while we breakdown ep 3 and ep 4 of Ahsoka. We also highlight the differences between the Togruta (Ahsoka) and Twi'lek (Hera Syndulla) species. 2023-09-221h 53The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents Ahsoka Ep 1 & 2 BreakdownTap in with the USDN Podcast tonight on Patreon where we will break down the 1st 2 episodes of Ahsoka. Come kick it with your favorite nerds and bring your easter eggs and fan theories for us to discuss.2023-09-062h 02The United States Department of Nerds PodcastEp 2: "The Predator/Alien Universe" (Part 2)In this episode of USDN we discuss The Predator, Alien vs Predator, and Alien vs Predator: Requiem.2023-08-292h 39The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Presents: The Interview Series Ep 2 (Drew Moss)USDN_JeffyJeff and EJ sit down with Comic Artist and Illustrator Drew Moss to discuss his current Comic Book, Gargoyles: Dark Ages.2023-08-151h 57The United States Department of Nerds Podcast*Bonus* Marvel's "Secret Invasion" Season RecapOn a very special edition of USDN we are bring you a Secret Invasion Wrap Party! We got messages and post on the USDN Podcast FB group asking if we would do a episode wrap and we were late to the game on it. However, you asked for it so we are delivering a full season wrap party. We are going episode by episode by episode by episode by episode by episode and giving you our thoughts and our opinions! We want to hear yours so jump into the chat and let us know what you think!2023-08-091h 52The United States Department of Nerds PodcastEp 1: "The Predator/Alien Universe" (Part 1)What is up fellow nerds?! Tonight, the department begins the journey of breaking down the Alien and Predator universe starting with the Predator cinematic universe. They begin discussing the latest movie, "Prey" (06:23), followed by "Predator" (17:35), and end the podcast covering "Predator 2" (46:25). Tap in with the homies, and remember, this episode is "USDN Approved"#Predator #Prey #YautjaWanna join in on the discussion? Join our Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/usdnpodcast/Catch everything the DFPN has to offer over on their Facebook Page:https://www.facebook.com/datfeelinpodcast...2023-07-191h 12The United States Department of Nerds PodcastUSDN Interview Series Ep 1 "GG"Digital and graphic artist joins the show to discuss how she got into her new career! 2023-07-081h 04
UnchainedLaura Shin Reflects on 500 Episodes of âUnchainedâIf a year in crypto is like a decade in other industries, then Laura Shin has seen a lot. To commemorate the 500th episode of âUnchainedâ (actually, thereâs about 150 more under a different brand name), Laura hops on the other side of the microphone to field questions from Unchained Contributing Editor Zack Seward about standout moments dating back to 2018. From the early rise of Binance to a charged interview with Terra founder Do Kwon, Shin takes you behind the scenes for rare insights into her process, her favorite moments, and how key episodes have aged.L...2023-06-021h 18UnchainedLaura Shin Reflects on 500 Episodes of âUnchainedâIf a year in crypto is like a decade in other industries, then Laura Shin has seen a lot. To commemorate the 500th episode of âUnchainedâ (actually, thereâs about 150 more under a different brand name), Laura hops on the other side of the microphone to field questions from Unchained Contributing Editor Zack Seward about standout moments dating back to 2018. From the early rise of Binance to a charged interview with Terra founder Do Kwon, Shin takes you behind the scenes for rare insights into her process, her favorite moments, and how key episodes have aged.L...2023-06-021h 18
Living Change: A Quest For Climate LeadershipLeading, Convening and Influencing with Barbara Buffaloe Columbia Missouri Mayor Barbara Buffaloe started her political career with the idea that if you love where you live, itâs a joy to serve there too. In this lively conversation with Andrea, she shares insights that many other city leaders can learn from, including why and how to build quiet influence and the beauty of peer learning communities. Of course, there is an emphasis on the freedom of riding a bike for transportation. Urban Sustainability Directors Network: https://www.usdn.org/index.html#/ United WE: https://united-we.org/ National League...2023-03-2328 min
Cryptocurrency news by ProtosWaves team accused of dumping its stablecoin to stay afloatBlockchain data suggests that the Waves team may have sold its own stablecoin, USDN, to top-up the bridge of its DEX and also buy back the debt accumulated by its Vires lending platform after a crypto analyst alleged the Waves team sold up to $138 million in USDN since April last year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-02-1502 min
Daily Crypto Report"Animoca brands Japan raises $45M" August 26, 2022Todayâs blockchain and cryptocurrency news
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Animoca brands Japan raises $45M at a $500M pre-money valuation
USDN slips its peg.
Zipmex appoints restructing firm.
Voyager approves $1.9M in retention bonuses amid bankruptcy.
Bitcoin Depot plans Nasdaq listing in $885M SPAC deal. 2022-08-2602 min
Foodiot PodcastSustainabilityThe guys are joined by special returning guest Gavin Munson as they take their first bite of the Sustainability elephant. In the first of what will be many episodes on a very broad topic, they scratch the surface of everything from single-use disposables to corporate responsibility.
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Sites/ArticlesPlant-Based Meat âHealthier and More Sustainable Than Animal Productsâ - New Study - Bath.ac.ukWant To Save the Planet? Eat Protein From Mushrooms and Algae Instead of Red Meat - TheGuardian.comCarrying Capa...2022-08-151h 41
Token Metrics LiveWorst Crypto Crash? Celsius, TRX, USDD, USDN, SOL, BTC, ETH and More | News LiveWorst Crypto Crash? Celsius, TRX, USDD, USDN, SOL, BTC, ETH and More | News Live This is the 1929 crash of the crypto world. BTC could fall to 6k and ETH could go as low as $125. All the leverage will be purged from both the crypto and legacy financial system. Token Metrics Apparel: https://shop.tokenmetrics.com Crypto Investing Guide Audiobook: http://tmt.link/audible Crypto Investing Guide on Amazon: http://tmt.link/amazon Sign up for Token Metrics at https://tokenmetrics.com Sign up for our Weekly Newsletter at https://bit.ly/3B9OVDP ââŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâŹâ Follow us: Telegram Alerts Channel: https://t.me/TokenMetrics Telegram Discussi...2022-06-141h 28
Criptomonedas al dĂa BTCNoticias de Criptomonedas 14 de Junio de 2022
Desplome cripto reduce en 50% la inversiĂłn de El Salvador en Bitcoin (BTC).
Binance US demandado por promover, vender UST y LUNA.
Bitcoin cae por debajo de su "precio realizado" pero Âżes el momento de comprar la caĂda?.
Neutrino (USDN) Y USDD Pierden Su Anclaje Con El DĂłlar: ÂżCuĂĄl Fue La RazĂłn?.
2022-06-1412 min
Below the RadarFrom Dialogue to Action â with Shauna SylvesterShauna Sylvester is the former Executive Director of the SFU Morris J. Wosk Centre for Dialogue and is moving on to be the Executive Director of the Urban Sustainability Directorsâ Network. Shauna has also been involved in various organizations, such as the Social Planning and Research Council of B.C., the Institute for Media, Policy and Civil Society, Canadaâs World, among others. This episode explores the impacts and changes made through these organizations, as well as how Shauna developed an interest for promoting community dialogue.
Am and Shauna also discuss Shaunaâs concerns with Canadaâs changing place in the worl...2022-06-0735 min
UnchainedHester Peirce's Former Counsel on Terra 2.0, XRP and a Bitcoin Spot ETFCoy Garrison, former counsel to SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce and partner at Steptoe & Johnson, discusses the role of regulation in the crypto industry and what the SEC could be doing to make crypto a better space. Show notes: how Coy started working with crypto why Coy decided to leave the SEC why recent comments by SEC chair Gary Gensler made him hopeful in how the SEC approaches crypto how the crypto industry has grown and evolved over the years whether the regulations are impeding innovation in the crypto space how stablecoins should be regulated what Coy thinks about...2022-05-2737 minUnchainedHester Peirce's Former Counsel on Terra 2.0, XRP and a Bitcoin Spot ETFCoy Garrison, former counsel to SEC Commissioner Hester Pierce and partner at Steptoe & Johnson, discusses the role of regulation in the crypto industry and what the SEC could be doing to make crypto a better space. Show notes: how Coy started working with crypto why Coy decided to leave the SEC why recent comments by SEC chair Gary Gensler made him hopeful in how the SEC approaches crypto how the crypto industry has grown and evolved over the years whether the regulations are impeding innovation in the crypto space how stablecoins should be regulated what Coy thinks about...2022-05-2737 min
Blog Tiá»n Sá» PodcastNeutrino USD LĂ GĂŹ? ToĂ n Táșp Vá» Tiá»n Äiá»n Tá» USDNNeutrino USD lĂ má»t stablecoin tiá»n Äiá»n tá» ÄÆ°á»Łc tháșż cháș„p báș±ng thuáșt toĂĄn ÄÆ°á»Łc gáșŻn vá»i Äá»ng ÄĂŽ la Má»č. Táș„t cáșŁ cĂĄc hoáșĄt Äá»ng liĂȘn quan Äáșżn USDN, cháșłng háșĄn nhÆ° phĂĄt hĂ nh, tháșż cháș„p, Äáș·t cÆ°á»Łc vĂ thanh toĂĄn pháș§n thÆ°á»ng, Äá»u minh báșĄch vĂ ÄÆ°á»Łc Äiá»u chá»nh bá»i Hợp Äá»ng ThĂŽng Minh. Trong bĂ i viáșżt nĂ y, chĂșng ta sáșœ cĂčng tĂŹm hiá»u vá» Neutrino USD vĂ Äá»ng tiá»n Äiá»n tá» USDN nhĂ©.2022-05-2508 min
UnchainedThe Chopping Block: Kevin Zhou on Why He Knew Terra Would CrashWelcome to The Chopping Block! Crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra chop it up about the latest news in the digital asset industry. On this episode, Kevin Zhou, the CEO of Galois Capital and long-time critic of UST, also joined the conversation. Show topics:
the UST depeg and Terra collapseÂ
Kevin on what it was like being one of the earliest naysayers of LUNA
why Kevin believes that UST initially depegged and became a âfear cascadeâ
how Galois Capital traded the UST depeg, from shorting LUNA to keeping their UST in Anchor until the last momen...2022-05-191h 09UnchainedThe Chopping Block: Kevin Zhou on Why He Knew Terra Would CrashWelcome to The Chopping Block! Crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, and Tarun Chitra chop it up about the latest news in the digital asset industry. On this episode, Kevin Zhou, the CEO of Galois Capital and long-time critic of UST, also joined the conversation. Show topics:
the UST depeg and Terra collapseÂ
Kevin on what it was like being one of the earliest naysayers of LUNA
why Kevin believes that UST initially depegged and became a âfear cascadeâ
how Galois Capital traded the UST depeg, from shorting LUNA to keeping their UST in Anchor until the last momen...2022-05-191h 09
UnchainedWhy Terra Collapsed and Whether an Algo Stablecoin Can Ever SucceedNic Carter, general partner at Castle Island Venture, Eric Wall, former Chief Investment Officer of Arcane Assets, and Erik Voorhees, founder of ShapeShift, discuss what happened with the TerraUSD (UST) and LUNA fiasco, Do Kwonâs responsibility, the impact on the crypto ecosystem, and much more. Show highlights:Â how Erik used to feel that algo stablecoins were impossible and why he changed his mind why Eric considers that the demand for UST was tied to a sh*tcoin why Nic didnât think LUNA would work how a stablecoin could theoretically be decentralized whether Nic, Eric, and Erik think...2022-05-171h 21UnchainedWhy Terra Collapsed and Whether an Algo Stablecoin Can Ever SucceedNic Carter, general partner at Castle Island Venture, Eric Wall, former Chief Investment Officer of Arcane Assets, and Erik Voorhees, founder of ShapeShift, discuss what happened with the TerraUSD (UST) and LUNA fiasco, Do Kwonâs responsibility, the impact on the crypto ecosystem, and much more. Show highlights:Â how Erik used to feel that algo stablecoins were impossible and why he changed his mind why Eric considers that the demand for UST was tied to a sh*tcoin why Nic didnât think LUNA would work how a stablecoin could theoretically be decentralized whether Nic, Eric, and Erik think...2022-05-171h 21
UnchainedDid Someone Deliberately Attack Terra/Luna to Kick off a Death Spiral?Jon Wu, head of growth at Aztec Network, recaps a historically chaotic week in the Terra ecosystem that saw $UST depeg, Anchor depositors flee, and $LUNA fall 99%. Show highlights: how $UST, $LUNA, Luna Foundation Guard (LFG), and Anchor Protocol are supposed to work why Jon compares the Terra blockchain with VISA, LFG with the Fed, and Do Kwon with Jerome Powell how a previous $UST de-peg foreshadowed this weekâs dystopian price action how a bitcoin short seemed to have kickstarted $USTâs depeg and why Jon thinks it was a deliberate attack why Luna Foundation Guard originally purc...2022-05-1350 minUnchainedDid Someone Deliberately Attack Terra/Luna to Kick off a Death Spiral?Jon Wu, head of growth at Aztec Network, recaps a historically chaotic week in the Terra ecosystem that saw $UST depeg, Anchor depositors flee, and $LUNA fall 99%. Show highlights: how $UST, $LUNA, Luna Foundation Guard (LFG), and Anchor Protocol are supposed to work why Jon compares the Terra blockchain with VISA, LFG with the Fed, and Do Kwon with Jerome Powell how a previous $UST de-peg foreshadowed this weekâs dystopian price action how a bitcoin short seemed to have kickstarted $USTâs depeg and why Jon thinks it was a deliberate attack why Luna Foundation Guard originally purc...2022-05-1350 min
Hablando sobre Criptomonedas#1 - La caĂda de Waves Protocol, su moneda estable $USDN y la manipulaciĂłn de su equipo para hacer crecer su Ponzi!SĂgueme en Twitter! https://www.twitter.com/christianwupp
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Galaxy BrainsUSDN, Binance U.S. Raise, and ERC4626Welcome to episode 4 of Galaxy Brains, a weekly podcast providing insights and analysis on trends and events taking place across the cryptocurrency ecosystem, hosted by Alex Thorn, Head of Research at Galaxy Digital. This week, Galaxy Research Associate Christine Kim stands in for Alex while he attends the Bitcoin Conference in Miami. Christine is joined by Sal Qadir, and Chuck Yu to discuss the Stablecoin Neutrino Dollar (USDN), the Binance U.S. $200MM Fund Raise, and the new Ethereum token standard, ERC4626.This episode was recorded on Wednesday, April 6, 2022.++Follow us on Twitt...2022-04-1332 min
UnchainedHereâs Why USDN De-Pegged From the Dollar â And Why UST Might TooKevin Zhou, co-founder of Galois Capital, discusses a crazy week in the world of algorithmic stablecoins that saw USDN de-peg from the dollar and Terra unveil plans to create a new liquidity pool on Curve to strengthen UST. Show highlights: how USDN and Waves works what made USD de-peg why Kevin thinks algorithmic stablecoins fail so often what Kevin thinks about backing UST with BTC how 4pool works in the context of Curve Finance, 3pool, UST, Frax Finance, and Redacted Cartel why Kevin believes Anchor is the reason UST could de-peg what might happen to Terra and the...2022-04-0845 minUnchainedHereâs Why USDN De-Pegged From the Dollar â And Why UST Might TooKevin Zhou, co-founder of Galois Capital, discusses a crazy week in the world of algorithmic stablecoins that saw USDN de-peg from the dollar and Terra unveil plans to create a new liquidity pool on Curve to strengthen UST. Show highlights: how USDN and Waves works what made USD de-peg why Kevin thinks algorithmic stablecoins fail so often what Kevin thinks about backing UST with BTC how 4pool works in the context of Curve Finance, 3pool, UST, Frax Finance, and Redacted Cartel why Kevin believes Anchor is the reason UST could de-peg what might happen to Terra and the...2022-04-0845 min
TheMadMen | Crypto UpdatesđŁ L'UK diventerĂ un CRYPTO HUB globale? La CORONA fa la sua MOSSA! | CRYPTO NEWSDirettamente dalla COMMUNITY dei MADMEN, ecco un piccolo estratto della MadLOUNGE, la LIVE settimanale riservata ai MadMan della nostra community. Qui potete sentire le news che abbiamo selezionato. Per la parte di Market Update đ„ IN QUESTA PUNTATA:00:00 - Intro00:52 - Il Regno Unito svela i suoi piani crypto-friendly 04:50 - Neutrino crolla: che Ăš successo a Waves?08:21 - Il mondo Crypto si solleva contro la (possibile) stretta UEđ GLI ARTICOLI CHE VI HO MOSTRATO:- https://forkast.news/headlines/uk-regulate-stablecoins-payments-crypto-hub-push/- https://blockworks.co/algorithmic-stablecoin-usdn-is-on-the-brink-of-failure/- https://it.cointelegraph.com/news/crypto...2022-04-0711 min
UnchainedThe Chopping Block: Why âOne Manâs Bug Is Another Manâs BountyâWelcome to The Chopping Block! Crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news in the digital asset industry. Show topics: how social engineering was used in the $600 million+ Ronin bridge hack what bridge infrastructure needs to be built (note: if someone wants to build a cross-chain Etherscan, it sounds like Tarun would fund it) why the Inverse Finance hack impressed Tom how Open Zeppelin found and patched a $15 billion vulnerability for Convex Finance why transitioning to token governance might be an issue for Convex what made USDN de-peg...2022-04-0756 minUnchainedThe Chopping Block: Why âOne Manâs Bug Is Another Manâs BountyâWelcome to The Chopping Block! Crypto insiders Haseeb Qureshi, Tom Schmidt, Tarun Chitra, and Robert Leshner chop it up about the latest news in the digital asset industry. Show topics: how social engineering was used in the $600 million+ Ronin bridge hack what bridge infrastructure needs to be built (note: if someone wants to build a cross-chain Etherscan, it sounds like Tarun would fund it) why the Inverse Finance hack impressed Tom how Open Zeppelin found and patched a $15 billion vulnerability for Convex Finance why transitioning to token governance might be an issue for Convex what made USDN de-peg...2022-04-0756 min
Mission: DeFiDeFi Lunch (Ep 112) - April 5, 2022 @Convex Finance @OpenZeppelin @Coinbase @Bancor $WAVES $USDN
DeFi Lunch (Ep 115) - April 8, 2022 @Convex Finance @OpenZeppelin @Coinbase @Bancor $WAVES $USDN
Brad getting a Mac Studio
Waves saga continues with USDN losing the peg
Lending was not the reason that it regained part of peg - per @GuyStewart
@CryptoCondom tweet on @Convex Finance exploit
@OpenZeppelin audit on behalf of @Coinbase
Poorly worded summary of what happened led to thinking Open Zeppelin was holding them hostage
How sensationalized language can cause problems
Bad @Algorand marketing.... Again
@Bancor as project to watch
Terra / Luna Do Kwon wants to take out MakerDAO
Is UST at same risk to lose peg as WAVES
...2022-04-0655 min
MIKE SATOSHI PODCASTSKrypto Newsy Lite #391 | 05.04.2022 | Bitcoin: Microstrategy kupiĆo za kolejne $200M, USDN spadĆ do $0.75, Indie i 50% krypto podatek?Wszystkie dobre podcasty o kryptowalutach https://darmowekrypto.org.pl/podcasty-----------------------------------------Krypto Newsy Lite #391 | 05.04.2022 | Bitcoin: Microstrategy kupiĆo za kolejne $200M, USDN spadĆ do $0.75, Indie i 50% krypto podatek?-------------------------------------Poznaj EkipÄ Krypto Narodu: https://krypto-narod.pl/OFICJALNY SKLEP Z GADĆ»ETAMI KANAĆU MIKE SATOSHI http://kryptonarod.store/ZOSTAĆ PATRONEM KANAĆU MIKE SATOSHI https://patronite.pl/mike-satoshi-----------------------------------------JeĆŒeli chciaĆbyĆ wesprzeÄ rozwĂłj i dziaĆania kanaĆu, moĆŒesz przekazaÄ dotacjÄ: https://tipanddonation.com/mikesatoshi lub PayPal: paypal.me/mikesatoshi Portfele do dotacji krypto sÄ
tutaj...2022-04-0552 min
MIKE SATOSHI PODCASTSKrypto Newsy Lite #390 | 04.04.2022 | Elon Musk kupiĆ akcje Twittera! Zaorski w Hejt Parku! Problemy Waves i USDNWszystkie dobre podcasty o kryptowalutach https://darmowekrypto.org.pl/podcasty-----------------------------------------Krypto Newsy Lite #390 | 04.04.2022 | Elon Musk kupiĆ akcje Twittera! Zaorski w Hejt Parku! Problemy Waves i USDN-------------------------------------Poznaj EkipÄ Krypto Narodu: https://krypto-narod.pl/OFICJALNY SKLEP Z GADĆ»ETAMI KANAĆU MIKE SATOSHI http://kryptonarod.store/ZOSTAĆ PATRONEM KANAĆU MIKE SATOSHI https://patronite.pl/mike-satoshi-----------------------------------------JeĆŒeli chciaĆbyĆ wesprzeÄ rozwĂłj i dziaĆania kanaĆu, moĆŒesz przekazaÄ dotacjÄ: https://tipanddonation.com/mikesatoshi lub PayPal: paypal.me/mikesatoshi Portfele do dotacji krypto sÄ
tutaj: https...2022-04-0555 min
Mission: DeFiDeFi Lunch (Ep 111) - April 4, 2022 - $WAVES / $USDN mess @WAVESProtocol, @MetisDAO CMO in prison, @PolynomialFi, @SphereDeFi, @TheTweetDao, @chainbinders, @dokidokinft, @CryptoHayes on ETHJoe Cawley and Brad Nickel cover the DeFi news of the day, new opportunities in the space including liquidity pools, yield farming, staking, and much more. Â
Sphere Finance | The S&P 500 of Crypto - @SphereDeFi
@TheTweetDao
Polynomial.fi - https://twitter.com/PolynomialFi
$WAVES
https://twitter.com/sasha35625/status/1510589946926673920
https://twitter.com/Darrenlautf/status/1510653261711241218
https://twitter.com/0xHamz/status/1509581295621451779
https://forum.vires.finance/t/set-waves-usdn-eurn-liquidation-threshold-to-1-max-borrow-apr-for-all-assets-to-400/128
Chainbinders - https://chainbinders.dokidoki.com/my-collection/5971621098427/
$METIS CMO Sentenced to 21 months in p...2022-04-0558 min
Design the FutureKathryn Wright on making people the focus of sustainable buildings workâWe need as many people working on this as possible,â says Kathryn Wright, Program Director for Building Energy for the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN). In this role, Kathryn supports people working in 250 US and Canadian cities and counties on decarbonization, climate justice, and resilience.The USDN recently released an Equity and Buildings framework to help practitioners approach the built environment in a more holistic and people-centered way. âWe are all striving for a just transition and to combat climate change,â Kathryn says. âAnd if we look at the history of the built environment in North America, it is buil...2021-10-2150 min
Podcasts Archive | Steven Winter Associates, Inc.A Framework for Equity and Buildings with Kathryn Wright
Featuring
Kathryn Wright
Kathryn Wright joined USDN in February 2020 as the Programs Director for Building Energy. In her role, Kathryn oversees the networkâs strategic direction and innovation work in the built environment. Prior to USDN, Kathryn led Cadmusâ Sustainable Communities and Organizations practice. In this role, she focused on helping local and state governments plan and implement greenhouse gas reduction and resilience strategies. Illustrative work includes leading stakeholder engagement for the development and refinement of performance requirements for Bostonâs disclosure ordinance, preparing research to support the City of Cambridgeâs roadmap for resil...2021-09-1643 min
All You Need Is A PlanThe Power of Coaching for Sustainability Change Makers, with Kristin BajaIn this episode, we are joined by Climate Resilience Officer for the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN), Kristin Baja (âBajaâ). Baja and her colleagues at USDN are change makers to the core, dedicating their lives to some of todayâs most critical challenges â namely, climate change, racial equity, and sustainability. With more than 249 local governments and 1,700 practitioners in its network, USDN is a members-led non-profit that continues to grow as these challenges increasingly gain attention on a global scale. Our discussion with Baja centers around a reframing of the way we view ourselves, our communities, our relationship to power, and our...2021-08-1335 min
The Cimpatico PodcastKristin Baja - USDNâs Practitioner-Led Approach to Urban ResilienceKristin Baja is the Program Director for Climate Resilience at the Urban Sustainability Directorâs Network. She shares USDNâs unique approach to climate resilience with a young, practitioner-led network, focusing on innovation, and pushing against the norms. Baja talks about how this network implements hazard mitigation plans with a focus on racial equality, and shifting traditional power structures to the community and community partners. Join Cimpatico2021-01-0424 min
Hard Fork CaféHard Fork Café (20/06/2020): Portugal no bom caminho, Catch the Seed, Blockchain no mundo, DeFiLive do Hard Fork Café, canal dedicado à discussão sobre Criptomoedas em Portugal, com António Chagas, João Fernandes (Crypto Dealer), Nelson Lopes e Paulo Santoshi.
Aberto todos os SĂĄbados das 22h Ă s 23h.
Bem vindos Ă 11ÂȘ edição do Hard Fork CafĂ©.
Assuntos:
0:00 Intro
3:40 Portugal num bom caminho na educação em relação aos criptoativos.
44:30 Catch the Seed (Bitcoin)
1:07:25 39% das empresas em todo o mundo usam Blockchain
1:27:15 Hacks & Traps
1:35:35 DeFi
1:57:00 Neutrino Protocol
2:00:12 Crypto.com
Neutrino (USDN) Ă© um token colaterizado em Waves com paridade de 1:1 com USD. Ă um protocolo descentralizado com mecanismos de estabilização automĂĄtica atravĂ©s de um conjunto de sm...2020-06-212h 12
SSDNâs Green MindsKumar Jensen, City of EvanstonKumar Jensen, City of Evanston Sustainability Director joins us from USDN 2019 Conference in Detroit. Kumar shares how equity has led his work in USDN and in Evanston's Climate Plans.
2019-10-2915 min
green minds think alikeKumar Jensen, City of EvanstonKumar Jensen, City of Evanston Sustainability Director joins us from USDN 2019 Conference in Detroit. Kumar shares how equity has led his work in USDN and in Evanston's Climate Plans.2019-10-2915 minSSDNâs Green MindsArchitecture 2030 Vincent MartinezVincent Martinez COO of Architecture 2030 @arch2030 joins us from @USDN 2019 in Detroit. Vincent gives a history of Architecture 2030 and how this has manifested itself into key code proposals to the 2021 ICC Codes
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green minds think alikeArchitecture 2030 Vincent MartinezVincent Martinez COO of Architecture 2030 @arch2030 joins us from @USDN 2019 in Detroit. Vincent gives a history of Architecture 2030 and how this has manifested itself into key code proposals to the 2021 ICC Codes2019-10-2817 min
Sustainable NationKumar Jensen - Chief Sustainability and Resilience Officer at City of Evanston, ILKumar is the Chief Sustainability and Resilience Officer for the City of Evanston, IL and serves in multiple leadership capacities within the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) including as a co-chair for the People of Color Support Initiative and on the USDN Planning and Advisory Committee. Kumarâs work centers around stakeholder collaboration including: community advocacy groups, strategic partners, other units of government, elected officials, and various city departments, all to make Evanston a climate-ready and carbon neutral community. In 2018, Kumar was named to the 2018 GreenBiz â30 Under 30â global list of 30 young leaders in sustainable business who demonstrate âthe world-changing promise of susta...2019-06-1134 min
green minds think alikeSeason 3 Episode 1 Glen Hadwen City of Ft Lauderdale, FLGlen Hadwen with the City of Ft. Lauderdale, FL joins us at ssdn2019 to talk about the history of usdn, ssdn, and fsdn. Also Glen shares what is going on in Southeast Florida and great story with Al Gore.2019-05-0821 minSSDNâs Green MindsSeason 3 Episode 1 Glen Hadwen City of Ft Lauderdale, FLGlen Hadwen with the City of Ft. Lauderdale, FL joins us at ssdn2019 to talk about the history of usdn, ssdn, and fsdn. Also Glen shares what is going on in Southeast Florida and great story with Al Gore.
2019-05-0821 min
Infinite Earth Radio â weekly conversations with leaders building smarter, more sustainable, and equitable communitiesLife After CarbonTopic:Urban Resilience Series â the next transformation of citiesGuest & Organization:Peter Plastrik was born in Paris, grew up in New York City, and lived in four cities in Michigan. He is cofounder and vice president of the Innovation Network for Communities (INC), established in 2007. Along with John Cleveland, he was a founding consultant to the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance and helped it develop its strategic plan and Innovation Fund. He also consulted closely with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) and managed USDNâs Innovation Fund. Pete has been the lead author on s...2019-02-2532 minSSDNâs Green MindsUrban Sustainability Directors Conference 2018 rehashVanessa Balta Cook joins Kris to discuss her first experience at the #USDN annual meeting in Denver, Colorado
2018-10-2346 min
green minds think alikeUrban Sustainability Directors Conference 2018 rehashVanessa Balta Cook joins Kris to discuss her first experience at the #USDN annual meeting in Denver, Colorado2018-10-2346 min
Sustainable NationVicki Bennett - Director of Sustainability at Salt Lake CityVicki Bennett is the Sustainability Director for Salt Lake City, working with both city agencies and the public to create a more livable community. She holds a degree in Chemistry from the University of California at San Diego, and an Executive MBA from the University of Utah. Vickiâs experience includes sustainability program management, climate change mitigation and adaptation, energy policy, food security, waste diversion and environmental compliance. She has led Salt Lake Cityâs award-winning Salt Lake City Green sustainability program for 17 years, which has integrated sustainability policies throughout the governmental operations and Salt Lake City as a whole. She...2018-10-0927 min
Sustainable NationBarbara Buffaloe - Sustainability Manager at Columbia, MissouriBarbara Buffaloe is the cityâs first Sustainability Manager. In her role, she is responsible for integrating short- and long-term sustainable comprehensive action plans, resource conservation, and related sustainability programs to advance a more sustainable, vital and well planned future for the city. Barbara is a co-chair of the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) Planning Committee, a peer network of local government sustainability officials across the United States and Canada dedicated to creating a healthier environment, economic prosperity, and increased social equity. Buffaloe holds a BS in Environmental Design and a MS in Environment & Behavior from the University of Missouri. Sh...2018-08-1427 min
Audible Cafe Radio Show and PodcastEpisode 2: Natalie Narotzky with the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN)Today, Iâm sharing my interview with Natalie Narotzky, Program and Communications Manager for the Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN). From their website: "The Urban Sustainability Directors Network (USDN) is a peer-to-peer network of local government professionals from communities across the United States and Canada dedicated to creating a healthier environment, economic prosperity, and increased social equity. Our dynamic network enables sustainability directors and staff to share best practices and accelerate the application of good ideas across North America." I met Natalie a few years ago through our local 350 Massachusetts climate action group where we spent a good deal of ti...2018-07-1353 min