Best Vigilant Media Inc Podcasts (2025)

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S4E21: Foreign Interference Is Closer Than It Appears - Detective-Sergeant John Khoshandish 55:02

1d ago55:02

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAY14. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Detective-Sergeant John Khoshandish - unit commander for the York Regional Police Tactical Intelligence Unit, leading intelligence development on organized crime, and supporting national security, c…

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David Axelrod with Madeleine Brand | Can Our American Democracy Survive Today's Challenges? 1:01:50

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S4E20: Canada’s Evolving Role In A Precarious Environment – Jonathan Berkshire Miller 45:38

9d ago45:38

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAY15. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Jonathan Berkshire Miller – is the co-founder and principal of Pendulum Geopolitical Advisory, Senior Fellow at the Ottawa-based Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI), and holds concurrent fellowships w…

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Andrew Weissmann with Warren Olney | The Critical Quest for Presidential Accountability 59:50

13d ago59:50

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Join Andrew Weissmann, NYU Law Professor, former lead prosecutor in the Mueller investigation, and MSNBC commentator, as he sits down with veteran journalist Warren Olney on America at a Crossroads. They discuss the state of democracy, the rule of law, and the implications of ongoing legal battles. Weissmann, author of the New York Times bestseller…

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S4E19: Quick Reaction Force to Suicide Prevention - Mark Messina 54:38

16d ago54:38

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR29. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Mark Messina - Vice President for QRFup and a retired US Army Veteran whose organization and strategic leadership will bring the vision of QRFup across the nation. Mark's deference for the mission o…

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Douglas Brinkley with Patt Morrison | The American Presidency: A Presidential Historian's Perspective 58:37

20d ago58:37

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Douglas Brinkley is a Professor of History at Rice University, a CNN Presidential Historian, and a contributing editor at Vanity Fair. He has received seven honorary doctorates in American Studies. He has authored more than 25 books, including several highly acclaimed presidential biographies. Six of his books were named New York Times “Notable Boo…

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S4E18: Perilous Journalism & Living In Exile – Luis Najera 1:08:51

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Luis Horacio Najera - is an acclaimed journalist and crime analyst from Mexico who has lived in exile in Canada since 2008. He was the PEN Canada-George Brown Writer in Residence in Toronto, and rec…

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Bret Stephens with Larry Mantle | Still 45 Months To Go: Trump, America, and The World 1:00:40

27d ago1:00:40

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Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Bret Stephens joins Larry Mantle for a candid and wide-ranging conversation on today’s most pressing issues — from the state of American democracy to foreign policy, media polarization, and the future of political discourse.

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S4E17: Romantic Violence and (Anti)Racists – Arno Michaelis 48:43

30d ago48:43

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR14. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Arno Michaelis – filmmaker, speaker, and author of My Life After Hate and co-author of The Gift of Our Wounds. Arno WAS a founding member of what became the largest racist skinhead organization in t…

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Ambassador (Fmr) Michael McFaul and Larry Diamond | Trump's Foreign Policy: The Impact On Global Democracy and U.S. National Security 59:38

1M ago59:38

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Former U.S. Ambassador Michael McFaul and democracy scholar Larry Diamond join America at a Crossroads to explore the global state of democracy, the threat of authoritarianism, and America's role in defending freedom. Drawing on deep foreign policy and political experience, they discuss Russia, China, and the future of democratic values at home and…

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S4E16: A History on "Excited Delirium" and the Current Conversation - John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D. 1:04:24

1M ago1:04:24

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR03. Co-host John Simpson. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: John G. Peters, Jr., Ph.D. - serves as president and Chief Learning Officer of the Institute for the Prevention of In-Custody Deaths, Inc. A former adm…

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Jon Michaels with Madeleine Brand | Vigilante Nation: The Subversion of American Democracy 58:53

1M ago58:53

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S4E15: From Drug Kingpin to Law Enforcement Educator – Margarito “Jay” Flores Jr. 1:31:51

1M ago1:31:51

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Original Recording Date: 2025APR04. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Margarito "Jay" Flores Jr. - Jay and his twin brother were steeped in the narcotics business, establishing a pivotal distribution network for the Sinaloa cartel across Nort…

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Sarah Longwell and George Conway with Warren Olney | "Whither Goest Thou America?": Hopes for the Future of Our Country 1:00:38

2M ago1:00:38

1:00:38

In this week’s America at a Crossroads, political strategist Sarah Longwell and attorney George Conway join veteran journalist Warren Olney for a candid, forward-looking conversation about where the country is headed. Amid deep polarization and political uncertainty, they explore signs of optimism, the resilience of democratic institutions, and wha…

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S4E14: The Disinfectant for Disinformation - Marcus Kolga 41:45

2M ago41:45

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAR26. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Marcus Kolga - the founder and director of DisinfoWatch and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier and CDA institutes. DisinfoWatch - a leading Canadian foreign disinform…

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Amb. Dennis Ross with Larry Mantle | Statecraft: Donald Trump and Prospects for the Middle East and US Foreign Policy in 2025 55:01

2M ago55:01

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What does a second Trump term mean for the Middle East and America’s global role? Ambassador Dennis Ross, a veteran diplomat and Middle East expert, joins journalist Larry Mantle for a timely and wide-ranging conversation on U.S. foreign policy in 2025. From Israel and Iran to shifting alliances in the region, Ross offers insight into how statecraf…

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S4E13: Rangers Lead the Way! – Lawson Magruder and Fred Kleibacker 1:15:09

2M ago1:15:09

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAR10. Co-host John Simpson. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Lawson Magruder, LTG, US Army Retired - has led highly successful organizations in the military, industry, and academia sectors over the past 55 years…

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Harry Litman with Patt Morrison | Can Our Justice System Weather the Storm? 57:46

2M ago57:46

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Join legal analyst and former U.S. Attorney Harry Litman in conversation with Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Patt Morrison for a timely and thought-provoking discussion on the future of the American justice system. As political pressures mount and public trust wavers, they explore whether our legal institutions can withstand today’s unprecedente…

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S4E12: What Became Of...?: One Answer to the Calls for Service - Paige Arnone 59:00

2M ago59:00

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Original Recording Date: 2025FEB28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Paige Arnone - Founder of Firstgevity: E-RYT 500, YACEP, AZPOST Instructor. Firstgevity is a program dedicated to helping 1st responders thrive both on- and off-duty. A pers…

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Susan Glasser with Madeleine Brand | The Trump Cabinet 59:30

2M ago59:30

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Susan B. Glasser writes Letter from Biden's Washington for The New Yorker. She previously served as editor of Politico during the 2016 election cycle, founding editor of Politico Magazine, and editor-in-chief of Foreign Policy magazine — earning three National Magazine Awards during her tenure. Madeleine Brand is the host of the award-winning daily…

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S4E11: A Learned Discussion on Hybrid Warfare - Cynthia Alkon and Scott McGregor 56:12

2M ago56:12

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAR03. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Cynthia Alkon – Professor of Law, and Director of Criminal Law, Justice & Policy Program at Texas A&M University School of Law; Steering Committee Member and Senior Fellow o…

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Jennifer Rubin with Larry Mantle | Can Democracy and A Free Press Survive Billionaire Ownership of Major Media? 59:01

3M ago59:01

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Join Jennifer Rubin, opinion columnist for The Washington Post, and Larry Mantle, host of AirTalk on KPCC, for a timely conversation about the evolving media landscape and its impact on democracy and the free press. Jennifer Rubin, known for her political commentary across major media outlets, brings her insights on the shifting political climate a…

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S4E10: The Possibility of Objective Journalism – Peter Klein 52:17

3M ago52:17

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Original Recording Date: 2025MAR03. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Peter Klein – Emmy Award-winning journalist and full professor at UBC's School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Founder of the UBC Global Reporting Centre. The intended ou…

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Michael Posner with Madeleine Brand | Social Media and Democracy: Can We Reclaim A Common Truth? 1:00:20

3M ago1:00:20

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Can we reclaim a common truth in the age of social media? In this America at a Crossroads conversation, human rights expert Michael Posner joins journalist Madeleine Brand to discuss how social media shapes democracy, the spread of misinformation, and what can be done to restore trust in facts.

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S4E9: North American Landscape of Law Enforcement Wellness and Fitness - Patrick Szpak 51:38

3M ago51:38

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Original Recording Date: 2025FEB07. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Patrick Szpak - Physical Training Instructor at Edmonton Police Service, and Founder of Tactical Edge Wellness & Resiliency. Pat's story: chase experience, not opportunity. …

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Erwin Chemerinsky with Larry Mantle | Is A Constitutional Convention in the Cards...and More Critical Constitutional Questions 57:31

3M ago57:31

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In this episode of America at a Crossroads, UC Berkeley Law Dean Erwin Chemerinsky joins journalist Larry Mantle to discuss the possibility of a constitutional convention and other important constitutional issues shaping the country today.

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Aluf Benn with Patt Morrison | Israel in Crisis Briefing #21 58:17

3M ago58:17

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Join Haaretz Editor-in-Chief Aluf Benn in conversation with Patt Morrison for a critical discussion on Israel’s ongoing crisis. As part of the America at a Crossroads Israel in Crisis Briefing series, Benn provides expert analysis on the latest developments in Israel, including military strategy, political shifts, and regional tensions. From the im…

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S4E8: A Real Discussion On Firearms And The Message Being Delivered – Chris Taylor. 1:04:21

3M ago1:04:21

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Original Recording Date: 2025FEB06. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Chris Taylor – ATF Attache to Canada. Reading into the numbers and the messages being sent. Seized vs traced. Firearm types. Geographic differences. Consistency of investiga…

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Joyce Vance with Patt Morrison | The American Justice System: Testing the Limits 56:58

3M ago56:58

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In this week's America at a Crossroads conversation, legal expert and former U.S. Attorney Joyce Vance joins award-winning journalist Patt Morrison to explore the evolving challenges facing the American justice system. From the increasing politicization of the courts to the resilience of democratic institutions, Vance and Morrison discuss how legal…

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S4E7: Environments of Failure and Lasting Success - Dr. Johanna Pagonis. 1:06:26

3M ago1:06:26

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Original Recording Date: 2025FEB07. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Dr. Johanna Pagonis - Founder and CEO - Sinogap Solutions Leadership Consulting. The story behind Dr. Pagonis' drive. Who does the "boys club" actually work for? Nature vs N…

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Ken Khachigian with Warren Olney | What Would Nixon and Reagan Say Today? 56:39

3M ago56:39

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In this episode of America at a Crossroads, veteran political strategist Ken Khachigian joins journalist Warren Olney to discuss how Richard Nixon and Ronald Reagan might react to today’s political climate. Drawing from his years as a speechwriter and advisor to both leaders, Khachigian explores their leadership philosophies, approach to policy, an…

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S4E6: Misinfo to Disinfo, and The Money Trail to Truth - Gregory Carpenter 1:10:05

4M ago1:10:05

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN31. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Gregory Carpenter - Co-Owner - CW Pensecc. This one is pretty straightforward. Misinformation, to Disinformation, and Truth Sourcing and following the money. ----more---- RE…

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Marvin Kalb with Warren Olney | America’s Continuing Anguish: Russia from Khrushchev to Putin 56:49

4M ago56:49

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This compelling episode of America at a Crossroads features Marvin Kalb, esteemed journalist, and former Moscow bureau chief, in conversation with Warren Olney, award-winning broadcaster. In "America’s Continuing Anguish: Russia from Khrushchev to Putin," Kalb traces the complex and often tense relationship between the U.S. and Russia over the deca…

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S4E5: Border Security in the Face of U.S. Concerns - Brian Sauve 44:06

4M ago44:06

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN31. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guest: Brian Sauve - President and CEO - National Police Federation. Recommendations for strengthening Canada/U.S. border. Each of the four recommendations examined in more depth. …

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Nancy MacLean with Patt Morrison | Democracy in Chains: How We Got Here and How to Prepare for What Comes Next 58:46

4M ago58:46

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Jeffrey Goldberg with Madeleine Brand | Inauguration Week: Where Are We Headed? 1:01:29

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S4E4: Artificial Intelligence Within Law Enforcement – Ron Anderson and Anthony Odoardi. 50:18

4M ago50:18

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN15. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Guests: Chief Innovation & Technology Officer Ron Anderson of the Edmonton Police Service and Deputy Chief Anthony Odoardi of the Peel Regional Police. AI in policing. Can we do it…

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Amb. Dennis Ross with Patt Morrison | Israel in Crisis Briefing #20 51:03

4M ago51:03

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S4E3: A Personal Account of Sex Trafficking: Part 2 – Callie Love – Founder of Phoenix Arise Foundation. 1:47:33

4M ago1:47:33

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Original Recording Date: 2025JAN02. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Callie’s life story. The escape to freedom and the Foundation. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Phoenix Arise Foundation: https://phoenixarisefoundation.com/ P…

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Dr. Anthony Fauci with Patt Morrison | A Lifetime of Public Service: A Look Back and a Look Ahead 58:33

5M ago58:33

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S4E2: Edmonton Police Service: 2024 In Review and Looking Forward. 48:56

5M ago48:56

48:56

Original Recording Date: 2024DEC13. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: A sit-down with the three Deputy Chiefs of the Edmonton Police Service. Addressing public safety. Open drug use. Violence. State of the Service. Staffing and member wellness. Looking ahead. ----more---- REFERENCES …

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S4E1: A Personal Account of Sex Trafficking: Part 1 – Callie Love – Founder of Phoenix Arise Foundation. 1:45:19

5M ago1:45:19

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Original Recording Date: 2024DEC30. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Callie’s life story. Formative years through late teens. ----more---- REFERENCES / RESOURCES: Important Links: Phoenix Arise Foundation: https://phoenixarisefoundation.com/ Profile…

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Nicholas Kristof with Warren Olney | Finding Hope in Stressful Times 56:49

5M ago56:49

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America stands at a pivotal crossroads. With serious threats to America’s democracy posed by nationalists, populists and other non-democratic candidates and forces, America at a Crossroads has offered weekly programming continuously since 2020 to encourage activism and passion to combat these threats to our American democracy. Through our weekly vi…

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S3E52: Risk, Ego, Clarity - Chris Aboussafy - Retired Phoenix PD and Owner of Bishop One Training. 1:04:34

5M ago1:04:34

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Original Recording Date: 2024DEC09. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Chris' background. F.A.I.D. - Fugitive Apprehension Investigations Detail Turning it around - tactics to cultural issues. Big change in risk management and learning from others. Tr…

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Ehud Olmert and Nasser Al-Kidwa with Larry Mantle | Two Former Leaders - An Israeli and a Palestinian - Offer Path to Peace 57:01

5M ago57:01

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America stands at a pivotal crossroads. With serious threats to America’s democracy posed by nationalists, populists and other non-democratic candidates and forces, America at a Crossroads has offered weekly programming continuously since 2020 to encourage activism and passion to combat these threats to our American democracy. Through our weekly vi…

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David Frum with Larry Mantle | Trump Won: Now What? 56:37

6M ago56:37

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America stands at a pivotal crossroads. With serious threats to America’s democracy posed by nationalists, populists and other non-democratic candidates and forces, America at a Crossroads has offered weekly programming continuously since 2020 to encourage activism and passion to combat these threats to our American democracy. Through our weekly vi…

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S3E51: Leader, Authenticity, Performance - Tim Ulmer - Chief of Leadership Performance with On Step, LLC.. 57:20

6M ago57:20

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Original Recording Date: 2024NOV18. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Tim's background. Leadership Development. How one is developed and what it looks like in high performing organizations. Who is at the forefront? Authentic leadership. Genuine acts …

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David Leonhardt with Madeleine Brand | How the Democrats have lost the working class 1:00:18

6M ago1:00:18

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America stands at a pivotal crossroads. With serious threats to America’s democracy posed by nationalists, populists and other non-democratic candidates and forces, America at a Crossroads has offered weekly programming continuously since 2020 to encourage activism and passion to combat these threats to our American democracy. Through our weekly vi…

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S3E50: Chaos, Politics, Horizon - Dale McFee - Chief of Police for the Edmonton Police Service. 49:31

6M ago49:31

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Original Recording Date: 2024NOV28. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Chaos University occupation / campus protests. Politics Geopolitics - working with both sides. Municipal politics, policing, problems. Navigation centre and helping those in need. …

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S3E49: Wellness, Development, Blue Grit - Eric Tung - Podcaster and Commander with Kent Police Department. 58:45

6M ago58:45

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Original Recording Date: 2024NOV18. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own, unless otherwise stated. ----more---- TOPICS: Eric’s story. Wellness in policing. Departmental help – proactive vs reactive on the issues. Dealing with recent events in the U.S. Race in policing and community relationships. Er…

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