Welcome to The FED Weekly, the go-to podcast for current and retired U.S. federal employees who need to stay informed on the issues that matter most. In a rapidly changing political landscape, we deliver concise, weekly updates on the legislative, executive, and agency-level actions that have a direct impact on your professional life and financial future.
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Peds-Centered provides leading-edge information and conversations with experts in the fields of Pediatric Emergency Medicine and Urgent Care, and Pediatric Hospital Medicine.
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Washington Council EY's "DC Dynamics" is a podcast about what’s coming up in US tax policy, with a look to the past as our guide. We take a high-level look at current developments and put them into political and policy context.
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Join Michael Cembalest as he explores a wide variety of investment topics, including the economy, policy and markets.
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NFP introduces the Insights from the Experts podcast series. Each episode will showcase timely perspective from members of the NFP community, delivering information, analysis and solutions that address our clients’ most significant challenges. You can find archived episodes of Innovation Conversations at https://soundcloud.com/user-939810789.
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Wisdom is the next step in gaining knowledge. And with that, the Native Learning Center has created the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast. Hoporenkv (Hopo-thlee-in-ka) is the Creek word for “wisdom”. Hoporenkv Native American Podcast is the audio podcast from the Seminole Tribe of Florida’s Native Learning Center to provide short and focused information on various Tribal housing and community development topics and subject matter related to Tribal housing and NAHASDA in shorter formats than ...
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Fresh Energy is speeding Minnesota’s transition to a clean energy economy, which will ensure that our region enjoys good health, a vibrant economy, and thriving communities today and for generations to come. Working purely in the public interest, Fresh Energy’s team of scientists, economists, policy analysts, and educators develops and advances solutions that secure a clean energy future where all can thrive. Sign up for our monthly listserv focused on clean energy issues in Minnesota here: ...
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Dietitian Melinda Hemmelgarn helps listeners “think beyond their plates,” connect the dots between food, health and agriculture, and find food truth.
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Hosted by NASFAA staff, this podcast offers an unscripted view of hot financial aid and higher education-related topics. The hosts discuss what's happening inside the Beltway to give you an insider's perspective.
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Each episode of dotEDU presents a deep dive into a major public policy issue impacting college campuses and students across the country. Hosts from ACE, joined by guest experts, lead you through thought-provoking conversations on topics such as campus free speech, diversity in admissions, college costs and affordability, and more.
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Welcome to Policy for the People, a show that explores the public policies that can lift up all Oregonians. This show is a collaboration between KMUZ radio (kmuz.org) and the Oregon Center for Public Policy (ocpp.org).
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The Conversation with POLITICO’s Dasha Burns is a fresh take on the traditional Sunday show format, going beyond conventional wisdom and short sound bites to broaden the political conversation. Each week, Dasha will sit down with one of the most compelling – and sometimes unexpected – power players in Washington and beyond for a real discussion about how they are shaping the current moment.
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Healthcare Policy, Budget Reconciliation, and Advocating for Patients
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33:17Send us a text In this episode, I'm speaking with Dr. Monica Federico, Professor of Pediatrics and Pulmonary Medicine and Medical Director of Population Health at the University of Colorado. We review the anticipated effects on pediatric and general health care from the recently passed federal budget reconciliation bill. She breaks down the finance…
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Joseph Llobrera, PhD, Center for Budget and Policy Priorities, discusses cuts to food assistance programs in the GOP’s Budget Reconciliation Bill.
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28:14Did you know that one in five children in the U.S. receives food assistance? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Joseph Llobrera, PhD, Director of Research for the Food Assistance Team at the Center for Budget and Policy Priorities. Llobrera discusses low-wage workers who depend on SNAP…
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James Talarico on immigration, his faith, and how Democrats are getting it wrong
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39:27James Talarico is a Texas state representative who’s recently announced his candidacy for US Senate. He’s a Democrat, but not afraid to criticize some aspects of his party. “National Democrats have talked about defending democracy or protecting institutions,” he said. “But, this democracy of ours doesn't work for a lot of people in this country. It…
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Stephan van Vliet, PhD, Director of the Center for Nutrition Studies at Utah State University explains how farming practices impact nutrition quality of food.
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28:09Did you know that agricultural practices influence the nutritional quality of our food? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Stephen van Vliet, PhD, Assistant Professor and Director of the Center for Nutrition Studies at Utah State University. Van Vliet explains his investigation into ho…
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OTC AskRegs Experts: ED’s Proposed Regs for PSLF
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15:29This week on “Off The Cuff” Tim is joined by Jill to dive into the latest developments concerning the Department of Education’s (ED) proposed regulations for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. To kick things off, Jill provides a brief recap on the recent negotiated rulemaking (Neg Reg) committee that considered regulations concerni…
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The Blob: Capital, China, Chips, Chicago and Chilliwack
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27:07In this piece, we look at the AI and data center takeover, and the OpenAI-Oracle deal; the US government equity investment in Intel, the origins of TSMC and how many countries support national champions via industrial policy; efforts in China to reduce excess capacity and consequences for equity investors; crime and municipal solvency in Chicago an…
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EP 160: Lessons from Recent HHS HIPAA Settlement Cases
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20:07In this episode, Chase Cannon and Suzanne Spradley discuss a few HIPAA lessons that employers can glean from recent Health and Human Services (HHS) enforcement settlements. Chase begins with an outline of HIPAA’s obligations in the group health plan context and HHS enforcement trends. Chase and Suzanne discuss three different cases that resulted in…
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Congress funded equity and access. The Trump administration calls it discrimination.
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59:45The Trump administration is cutting off or moving funding for TRIO, GEAR UP, and MSI programs—even though Congress approved the money. Hosts Mushtaq Gunja, Jon Fansmith, and Sarah Spreitzer explain what’s happening, why it matters, and what colleges should do next. ACE President Ted Mitchell also joins to discuss the need to protect free expression…
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The FED Weekly 14-20 Sep 2025 (Episode 16)
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14:58By Dave Faulk
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Katherine Pryor, children’s book author, discusses her latest title: Attack of the Hangries
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28:09Did you know that being hungry can affect our mood and behaviors? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Katherine Pryor, award-winning children’s book author, and good food advocate, whose latest title: The Attack of the Hangries, helps parents, teachers and children understand what happe…
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Trump AI Advisor Wants 'American AI,' not 'Woke AI' | The Conversation
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34:48Sriram Krishnan is a venture capitalist who once served as general partner at Andreessen Horowitz. Now, he serves as White House Senior Policy Advisor for AI, where he has helped to develop President Trump’s American AI Action Plan. In a live interview with The Conversation host Dasha Burns at POLITICO’s AI & Tech Summit, Krishnan discussed what it…
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OTC Inside the Beltway: September Deadlines Are Piling Up
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23:52This week on “Off The Cuff,” Melanie, Karen, and Hugh discuss several pertinent September deadlines impacting higher education. First, Hugh catches listeners up on where things stand with the annual appropriations cycle and how Congress is faring with the September 30 funding deadline. Then Karen explains how the upcoming negotiated rulemaking (Neg…
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Prospects for Additional Tax and Health Legislation
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12:30In DC Dynamics episode 22: Prospects for additional tax and health legislation, host Ray Beeman, Washington Council EY’s managing partner, walks through the current legislative landscape and the two potential paths that Republicans can take to address additional legislation this year—either through a budget reconciliation vehicle or a potential pac…
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The Environmental and Energy Study Institute (EESI) and the Ohio River Basin Alliance held a briefing outlining how policymakers and community stakeholders can help restore the health of the Ohio River. The Ohio River is an important driver of economic growth for the six states it runs through—Pennsylvania, Ohio, West Virginia, Kentucky, Indiana, a…
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The FED Weekly 7-13 Sep 2025 (Episode 15)
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17:40This week on The FED Weekly (7-13 Sep 2025), we cover major updates affecting federal employees and retirees. Congress introduced the Claiming Age Clarity Act to simplify Social Security claiming age terms, aiming to help retirees make more intelligent decisions about when to start benefits. Another bill, the Keep Billionaires out of Social Securit…
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“A uniquely dangerous time”: The aftermath of Charlie Kirk’s killing
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26:17Charlie Kirk was shot and killed while speaking at an event at Utah Valley University on Wednesday, September 10. Kirk founded Turning Point USA, which became one of the most influential conservative grassroots organizations in the country. He was a larger-than-life figure in Republican politics who was controversial, provocative, and intrinsically…
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Todd Larsen, MA, Executive Co-Director for Green America discusses child labor in the industrialized livestock industry
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28:14Did you know that Tyson, Perdue, Cargill, and JBS have all been found to have children working in their meat processing facilities? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Todd Larsen, MA, Executive Co-Director for Green America, who will explain how and why U.S. children are working in agr…
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Behind the Wheel: Drivers Union OR’s Fight for Better Pay & Rights
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28:03Rideshare drivers have had enough. Confronting low pay and tough working conditions, drivers for Uber and Lyft are organizing and fighting to change public policy. In this episode of Policy for the People, we speak with Nathaniel Hudson-Hartman and Joe Jackson, rideshare drivers and organizers with Drivers Union OR, about the realities of the indus…
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Demands for Data on Race and the Future of College Admissions
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1:03:13dotEDU is back for Season 7 with an examination of President Trump's demand for admissions data by race and sex and what that means for campuses. Hosts Mushtaq Gunja, Jon Fansmith, and Sarah Spreitzer—joined by ACE’s Hiro Okahana—explain what’s being requested, what’s lawful, and the need to avoid misleading metrics and protect student privacy. Plu…
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OTC Inside the Beltway: Verification, Countdown to FAFSA Launch, and a NegReg Roadmap
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29:18This week on "Off The Cuff," Melanie is joined by Karen to catch listeners up on identity verification news, FAFSA beta updates, and a roadmap to the upcoming Negotiated Rulemaking (NegReg) sessions. The team kicks things off with a discussion on the Department of Education’s (ED) new initiative concerning identity verification, and highlights some…
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Release Date: 09.10.2025 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “The Florida Indian Youth Program” Special Guest: Thelma McDermott (Muskogee Nation of Oklahoma) Employment & Training Intake Coordinator Florida Governor’s Council on Indian Affairs, Inc. Episode Description: On this episode of the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast, we're joined by Thelma…
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The FED Weekly 31 Aug - 6 Sep 2025 (Episode 14)
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18:40This week, the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) program announced a historic 13.5% premium hike for 2025—significantly outpacing proposed federal pay raises and eroding purchasing power for employees and retirees. Expanded IVF and anti-obesity drug coverage are driving up costs. In retirement news, the Thrift Savings Plan topped $1 trillion…
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The Conversation with Dasha Burns is back! In Season 1, Burns sat down with some of the most powerful players in Washington to get their perspectives on what’s really going on inside The White House. Join The Conversation again as Burns continues to explore how President Trump and his team are fundamentally reshaping the country, and how Democrats …
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Assessing US earnings and economic trends during one of the broadest policy shifts since FDR; partisan redistricting, the Supreme Court, the Census and the balance in the US House of Representatives. View video hereBy Michael Cembalest
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The FED Weekly 24-30 Aug 2025 (Episode 13)
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15:07In this week’s episode of The FED Weekly, Lawrence covers urgent updates for federal employees and retirees. The 2025 Federal Employees Health Benefits Program premiums are set to rise by a historic 13.5%, the most significant increase in almost 20 years, while dental and vision plan hikes are more moderate. With government funding still stalled in…
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Terrence Collingsworth, Founder and Executive Director of International Rights Advocates
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27:53Did you know that some of the most popular brands of chocolate rely on child labor/slavery on cocoa plantations? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Terrence Collingsworth, Founder and Executive Director of International Rights Advocates, which works globally to stop corporate human rig…
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Strengthening Housing Programs Through Diverse Funding
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1:05:32Release Date: 08.27.2025 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “Strengthening Housing Programs Through Diverse Funding” Special Guests: Moriah McGill Deputy Director Northern Circle Indian Housing Authority Joseph B. Diehl, JD, CPA, FMCHC Managing Director Diehl & Co. LLC Episode Description: Navigating the complex world of Tribal Housing and Tribal E…
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The FED Weekly 17-23 Aug 2025 (Episode 12)
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17:47This episode of The FED Weekly covers crucial updates for federal employees and retirees for August 17-23, 2025. Host Lawrence outlines the impending 2026 pay freeze, significant increases in FEHB health insurance premiums, and the removal of gender-affirming care coverage from all federal health plans starting in 2026. The “One Big Beautiful Bill”…
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John Marshall, CFA Director of Capital Strategies for the (UFCW) 3000, will discuss the report, “Bullies at the Table: Consequences of Understaffing by Kroger and Albertsons.”
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28:09Did you know that “essential” grocery store workers’ average earnings are less than a living wage? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with John Marshall, CFA, Director of Capital Strategies for the United Food and Commercial Workers International Union (UFCW) 3000, and Assistant to the Pres…
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OTC Inside the Beltway: Catching Up on August’s NegReg and Appropriations Headlines
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15:41This week on "Off The Cuff," Hugh provides a brief catch-up of some summer headlines from Congress and the Department of Education (ED). First, Hugh highlights the latest developments in the annual appropriations process with the Senate releasing its spending plan for ED for fiscal year 2026, which mostly flat-funds programs for the upcoming year, …
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The FED Weekly 10-16 Aug 2025 (Episode 11)
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25:07With Congress adjourning for the August recess, a government shutdown looms as key budget bills remain unresolved. Divided proposals over federal spending heighten uncertainty, threatening paychecks and agency services. Major union battles escalate, including terminations of collective bargaining agreements at the VA and EPA, while unions mobilize …
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Daniel Rosen, MA, Co-founder of the Coalition for Carceral Nutrition and Public Health Fellow at the Bard Prison Initiative, discusses food and eating conditions in prison and jails, and the food industry ...
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28:09Did you know that the food served and sold in prisons and jails contributes to poor mental and physical health? Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Daniel Rosen, MA, Co-founder of the Coalition for Carceral Nutrition and Public Health Fellow at the Bard Prison Initiative. Rosen will dis…
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Progress undone? Big federal bill threatens Oregon’s healthcare gains
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28:03Much of the progress Oregon has made in expanding health care access is at risk as a result of the federal budget reconciliation bill enacted by Congress. In this episode of Policy for the People, we discuss the past, present and future of Oregon’s system of health care, including the threats posed by the federal budget reconciliation bill. Our gue…
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Release Date: 08.13.2025 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “Breaking Ground for Urban Indian Housing” Special Guest: Shelly J. Tucciarelli, MBA (Oneida Nation of Wisconsin) Executive Director of Visionary Ventures NFP Corporation CEO & Founder of Turtle Clan Development Services Episode Description: Join us on the Hoporenkv Native American Podcast…
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EP 159: The Role of PBMs, State PBM Legislation Under Federalism, and PBM Litigation Headlines
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19:04In this episode, Suzanne Spradley and Carol Wood discuss the role of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and the recent proliferation of state laws that regulate PBMs. Next, Suzanne explains how these state PBM laws interact with federal laws, which are supreme. Suzanne reviews ERISA preemption and the U.S. Supreme Court Rutledge case, and how state l…
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This episode of The FED Weekly covers major updates affecting federal employees and retirees for August 3-9, 2025. Key topics include OPM’s directive to remove COVID-19 vaccine records from personnel files, new legislation to protect employee access to personnel files, and revised rules for probationary periods that make it easier to terminate new …
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Jennifer Smilowitz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension in the Department of Nutrition, at the U. of CA, Davis, and Director of Scientific and Strategic Development for the International ...
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28:13Did you know that breastfeeding may be the “biological norm,” but it is a learned skill for both mothers and babies. Join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Jennifer Smilowitz, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Cooperative Extension in the Department of Nutrition, at the U. of CA, Davis, and Di…
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Unpacking the budget reconciliation law’s impacts on Minnesota’s clean energy future
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55:14On July 4, 2025, the federal budget reconciliation bill was signed into law, a move that will have sweeping implications for clean energy and climate progress in the United States. But how will these cuts and changes impact Minnesota’s clean energy future? Tune into the audio recording of our webinar from August 6 and join our policy experts for a …
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The FED Weekly 27 Jul - 2 Aug 2025 (Episode 9)
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14:19This episode of The FED Weekly covers key policy updates impacting federal employees and retirees for the week of July 27 to August 2, 2025. Major tax changes from the Big Beautiful Bill Act, including adjustments to federal tax rates, deductions for seniors, and new credits for overtime and family leave. The episode examines President Trump’s Exec…
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Rep. Sarah McBride Won’t Be Baited by GOP ‘Provocateurs’
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52:12Freshman Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) is the first out transgender member of Congress. Within days of her election this past November, she faced attacks from Republican colleagues who tried to draw her into a public conflict. Nevertheless, McBride has continued to find ways to forge ties across the aisle. In this week’s episode of The Conversation, …
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Tim Schwab, investigative journalist and author of “The Bill Gates Problem: Reckoning with the Myth of the Good Billionaire,” questions the influence of the Gates Foundation’s philanthropy
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28:09Did you know that the Bill Gates Foundation has tremendous influence over global health, journalism, and agricultural policy? join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Tim Schwab, investigative journalist and author of The Bill Gates Problem: Reckoning with the Myth of the Good Billionaire. S…
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dotEDU Live: Ask Us Anything About Higher Education Policy
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1:01:23At the six-month mark of the Trump administration, the dotEDU Live hosts take stock of the landscape for colleges and universities. Kicking off with big-picture questions about how colleges can stay mission-focused and weather sustained political attacks, this season finale also explores the implications of the Columbia settlement, accreditation ch…
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Low Income Tax Credits in the Budget Reconciliation Act
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45:34Release Date: 07.30.2025 Hoporenkv Native American Podcast: “Low Income Tax Credits in the Budget Reconciliation Act” Special Guests: Phil Glynn President Travois Adam Rose Director of Partnerships and Growth Travois Episode Description: Join us for a vital discussion on how recent legislative changes to Low Income Housing Tax Credits (LIHTC) and N…
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Every summer, I answer questions from the Eye on the Market client mailbag. View video hereBy Michael Cembalest
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The FED Weekly 20-26 Jul 2025 (Episode 8)
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18:20This is your essential briefing for the week of 20-26 July 2025. It has been a watershed week for the federal civil service. A landmark Supreme Court decision has fully unleashed the administration's workforce reduction plans, and a stunning court filing has revealed exactly which offices are in the crosshairs. Meanwhile, the massive "One Big Beaut…
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FDA Head Marty Makary on Food Dyes, Ultra-Processed Foods and the MAHA Agenda
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50:32Food and Drug Administration Commissioner Martin Makary is getting lobbied by the MAHA movement to restrict food dyes and ultra-processed foods, as well as by the food, agriculture and pharmaceutical industries to reduce government oversight. “We want to go bold and there are a lot of things to do,” Makary tells POLITICO’s Dasha Burns. “But we also…
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Nate Donley, Ph.D. Environmental Health Science Director at the Center for Biological Diversity discusses the dangerous presence of PFAS in pesticides.
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28:09Did you know that per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), also known as “forever chemicals,” are increasingly being added to U.S. pesticide products, contaminating waterways and posing threats to human health? join Food Sleuth Radio host and Registered Dietitian, Melinda Hemmelgarn for her conversation with Nathan Donley, Ph.D., Environmental H…
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