Best IWF Podcasts (2024)

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Pioneering Sustainable Design: Vivian Manasc on Green Building Movements, Design Collaboration, and Leadership in Architecture 40:07

3d ago40:07

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On today’s episode, we talk with Visiavan Manasc, an architect and pioneer in the green building movement. She is the Founding Principal at Reimagine, an architectural firm dedicated to collaboration, joy, creativity, and sustainability. We explore Vivian's passion for sustainable design, her philosophy of optimism, and her unwavering dedication to…

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Money In The Bank & More! (Episode 112) 34:57

7d ago34:57

34:57

BAM! It’s a new, hard-hitting episode of The East Side Dave & Son Wrestling Show (a.k.a “The Best Father/Son Wrestling Show In The World”) as we look at WWE’s premium live event for tonight…Money In The Bank! Predictions and prognostications! Plus, the Mac Boyz talk about the return of Uncle Howdy and the Wyatt Sicks! Also, MJF is back in AEW…can h…

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Dr. Karen MacNeill – Mental Performance Consultant, Psychologist and Speaker 34:14

19d ago34:14

34:14

So, are the Olympic Games on your mind? I absolutely love watching them! I went with my family to the Vancouver Olympics in 2010 and it was so memorable. In a few weeks, Paris will be transformed! The Games will open with a flotilla of athletes floating down the river - that same river that will be a venue for open-water swimming events. It’s going…

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Cultivating an Entrepreneurial Spirit: Camelia Nunez on Curiosity, Innovation, Continuous Education and the Future of Work 44:13

17d ago44:13

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In today's episode, we talk with Camelia Nunez, a self-proclaimed "profpreneur" who blends her entrepreneurial spirit with a deep passion for education. We talk about why she believes building a culture of curiosity and continuous learning around education is important and how it will affect how we live, learn and work. Camelia shares her experienc…

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Clash At The Castle Preview (Episode 111) 29:08

1M ago29:08

29:08

BAM! The East Side Dave & Son Wrestling Show is back with another no-holds-barred episode that brings the excitement and fun! Join Davey Mac and Stanley Mac (The Mac Boyz) as they discuss MJF back in AEW, Uncle Howdy, Stan's 8th grade dance, Dave's insanity, and the WWE's Clash At The Castle on Saturday, June 15th! It's an action-packed episode and…

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Leslie Weir - Librarian and Archivist of Canada 36:25

1M ago36:25

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Today’s guest is another trailblazer with a mile-long impressive bio. I am delighted to welcome Leslie Weir to the show. She is the Librarian and Archivist of Canada - the first woman to be appointed to the position since the National Library of Canada and the National Archives of Canada merged to form Library and Archives Canada (LAC) in 2004. Her…

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AI Meets Curiosity: A Conversation with Mardi Witzel About AI Innovation, Leadership and Governance 49:18

1M ago49:18

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On today's episode, we talk with Mardi Witzel, CEO and co-founder of PolyML, an advanced AI and machine learning company. Mardi is also a leader in AI governance, serving on the Digital Governance Council’s AI Ethics Advisory Panel and contributing her expertise to the Province of Ontario’s AI Expert Working Group. Mardi explains PolyML's innovativ…

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The Honourable Senator Marie-Paule Charette-Poulin 38:30

1M ago38:30

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These are challenging times so I’m happy to continue to spotlight inspiring people making the world a better place. My fearless friends, I am excited to introduce someone whose career has a long impressive bio that she continues to add to and is defined by so many firsts. The Honourable Senator Marie-Paule Charette-Poulin. The book about her life c…

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The Storyteller's Guide to Leadership Transitions with Jane Halford 43:11

2M ago43:11

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On today's episode, we talk with Jane Halford, founder of Halford Consulting. Jane is passionate about the power of storytelling and how it shapes leadership. She candidly shares her personal experience of overcoming workplace bullying as a CEO, and how she transformed her challenges into a powerful message. Jane also delves into her extensive expe…

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The King & Queen Of The Ring 2024 Special (Episode 110) 34:48

2M ago34:48

34:48

BOOM! The East Side Dave & Son Wrestling Show is back with an excellent and hard-hitting episode as we're looking at the WWE's King & Queen Of The Ring premium live event from Saturday, May 26th! Gunther Vs. Randy Orton! Intercontinental triple threat! New Women’s World Champion! Cody Rhodes Vs. Logan Paul! And more! Plus, a little Star Wars Vs. St…

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How the Yale Women’s Center Fails Women; IWF Vice President Andrea Bottner on the Politics of Women on Campus and Around the World 32:31

2M ago32:31

32:31

In the final Pod and Man at Yale episode of the academic year, Tori Cook ’26 and Claire Barragan-Bates ’25 talk about the Yale Women’s Center and how it has failed to support Yale women in favor of Marxist causes: Barragan-Bates: “It wasn’t just about furthering women in their career prospects. They were in fact against that which is why they didn’…

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Julie Savard-Shaw - Prosperity Project 21:54

2M ago21:54

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So excited to highlight another interesting person who’s making the world a better place for all of you- my fearless friends! My guest is Julie Savard-Shaw. Well, what an impressive bio! She’s making a difference in a big way. Let me tell you about her: Julie Savard-Shaw brings a tremendous background in advancing gender equality and women's rights…

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Bridging Industries: Melissa Durrell on Leadership, Entrepreneurship, Communications, Journalism and Politics 39:49

2M ago39:49

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In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Melissa Durrell, the CEO and Chief Strategist of Durrell Communications, and a partner with Roseview Global Incubator. Melissa's diverse background includes successful careers in politics, award-winning Canadian broadcast journalism, and her current work with international entrepreneurs looking…

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Yale Faculty Weigh in on Israel Boycotts; Dr. Samuel Abrams on Why Campus has Gone Crazy 34:27

2M ago34:27

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In this episode, Yale faculty members Edward Kaplan, Evan Morris, and Roya Hakakian discuss how Israel is treated on campus, the hypocrisy of academic boycotts of Israel, and their recent trip to the country. Roya Hakakian: “That doesn’t just reveal the hypocrisy of boycotts but also the impossibility of separating human beings and human inventions…

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Backlash 2024 Review Special (Episode 109) 49:03

2M ago49:03

49:03

Oh, YEAH! The East Side Dave & Son Wrestling Show is here with an energetic, controversial, and fun episode! Davey Mac and Stanley Mac review WWE’s Backlash which just finished in France! How did Cody do? What was the best match? And more! Plus, Davey Mac gives a very important message regarding AEW and Tony Khan! Also, Dave discusses her recent wr…

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Philanthropic Innovation and Pioneering New Paths in Giving with Rose Greensides 36:13

3M ago36:13

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In today's episode, we talk with Rose Greensides, the Executive Director at Social Venture Partners (SVP). SVP is a unique partnership that brings together the time, talent, and funding from the community to support the nonprofit sector. Rose shares some inspiring stories about how SVP has helped several local organizations in the Waterloo Region. …

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“Worrying” Disconnect Between Yale and the Outside World; Rob Henderson on Luxury Beliefs 32:31

3M ago32:31

32:31

In the newest episode of Pod and Man at Yale, Isaac Oberman ’26 and freshman Jacob Tyler ’27 talk about the cultural disconnect between not only their home towns in the Midwest and the Yale culture dominated by the coasts, but also between Yale and the rest of the country. Tyler: “They don’t believe me when I say that inflation is bad right now and…

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Impactful Leadership: Leading with Purpose and Making a Difference with Sherry Shannon-Vanstone 43:26

3M ago43:26

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On today's episode, we talk with Sherry Shannon VanStone, a trailblazing, successful serial entrepreneur. Sherry is currently the founder of Profound Impact and the co-founder of Women Funding Women. Sherry's career started with her being an accomplished code breaker, which she explains is just as cool as it sounds. She shares her insights and expe…

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Yale "Absolutely" Failing as a Social Institution; Dr. Yuval Levin on Society's Core Institutions and Why They Aren't Working as They Should 34:36

3M ago34:36

34:36

On the newest episode of Pod and Man at Yale, our student panel examines how Yale, and higher education more generally, is failing to fulfill their expected role in society Aron Ravin ’24: “I think Yale should be making people into better people, like in the value sense, but it’s not — and I think that disappoints me.” Owen Tilman ’26: “...These in…

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Shaping the Future of Academia: Deborah MacLatchy on Fostering Women in Science and Embracing Leadership Challenges 34:21

4M ago34:21

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On today's episode, we talk with Deborah MacLatchy, President and Vice-Chancellor of Wilfrid Laurier University. She is also a zoologist who is passionate about science and is still actively involved in research and mentoring students across Canada. We discuss the importance of nurturing young girls' interest in science during their high school yea…

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WrestleMania 40 Special! (Episode 108) 41:44

4M ago41:44

41:44

BOOM! It's a brand new and utterly epic episode of The East Side Dave & Son Wrestling Show as Davey Mac and Stanley Mac are back with a vengeance and are pumped up! Join the Mac Boyz as they discuss Dave's upcoming wrestling event (IWF's When Legends Rise) on April 13th! Get your tickets at CampIWF.com! Then, the guys chat about Tony Khan and conti…

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Brenda Allen - Chief People Officer at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited 46:02

4M ago46:02

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My fearless friends I'm excited to introduce you to another remarkable person who is breaking barriers and soaring higher. Today’s guest is the unstoppable Brenda Allen. She is the Chief People Officer at De Havilland Aircraft of Canada Limited. Rugged. Reliable. Canadian. That’s De Havilland. The company has a passionate team of innovators based a…

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“Being Anything Pro-Israel is Considered Like a Cardinal Sin,” Israel at Yale; Yale Professor on Faculty Free Speech, Burke, and Shakespeare 33:26

4M ago33:26

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In the newest episode, Trevor MacKay ’25 and Avi Feinsod LAW ’24 discuss the way pro-Israel speech is treated on campus and how pro-Palestinian voices are constantly complaining that their free speech is being suppressed, then putting in every effort to shut down other speech: MacKay: “If you truly do believe in the value of a liberal arts educatio…

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Steins & Stories with Tracy Van Kalsbeek, Executive Director of KW Oktoberfest, Community Leader and Serial Volunteer 37:33

4M ago37:33

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On today's episode, we talk with Tracy Van Kalsbeek. Tracy is an accomplished Executive Director, a passionate volunteer, and a valued community builder. Her leadership journey is a treasure trove of inspiration and wisdom for aspiring leaders. Tracy takes us through her remarkable career trajectory, from her formative cadet days to her influential…

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Part Two of Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion with Lisa Bragg 30:32

5M ago30:32

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Are you ready to learn how to talk about your work using purposeful self-promotion? On today’s episode, we welcome Lisa Bragg, author of Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion. We had so much to talk about that we divided our conversation into two episodes. In part two, Lisa and I continue our conversation abou…

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Part One of Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion with Lisa Bragg 27:01

5M ago27:01

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Are you tired of feeling like your hard work and achievements go unnoticed? Do you struggle with self-promotion and feel like you're not being seen or heard in your industry? On today's episode, we talk with Lisa Bragg, author of the book Bragging Rights: How to Talk about Your Work Using Purposeful Self-Promotion. Lisa is a renowned speaker, advis…

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Students Split on Legacy Admissions; Yale Dean on Protecting Legacy and Test Requirements 33:50

5M ago33:50

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The Buckley Institute is pleased to release the newest of episode of Pod and Man at Yale. In the most recent episode, Arav Dalwani ’26 and Sabrina Guo ’27 debate legacy admissions, whether it should exist and whether they would want their own kids to benefit: Dalwani ’26: “If I’m someone that’s spent 4 years studying at Yale, I’d also like to have …

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Elimination Chamber 2024 Recap Special! (Episode 107) 40:17

5M ago40:17

40:17

BOOM! It’s a brand new and action-packed episode of The East Side Dave and Son Wrestling Show as we’re coming to ya just moments off of the WWE’s Elimination Chamber event! Join the Mac Boyz (Dave and Stanley) as they break down what happened at the Chamber and what it all means as we head to WrestleMania! Rhea Ripley, Drew McIntyre, and more! Plus…

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Empowering Your Career Path: Patricia Polischuk on Networking, Navigating Transitions and Leading with Inclusion 41:41

5M ago41:41

41:41

Have you ever considered how a strong support network can catapult your career to new heights? Patricia Polischuk, Vice President, Business Development with the Organizational & Talent Development practice at B. Riley Farber joins us to unravel the secrets of career empowerment and the transformative power of networking. She shares her insights and…

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9. How online predators use privacy apps 30:10

5M ago30:10

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The future we want for the internet? Child sexual abuse, offenders, and the apps they use to avoid detection. New research shows online offenders are choosing end-to-end encrypted messaging apps to contact children and to spread child sexual abuse material amid renewed calls for Meta to rethink its planned roll out of end-to-end encryption on Faceb…

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Beyond Books: Melanie Rodriguez on Leadership, Literacy, Building Community Partnerships and the IWF Fellowship Program 40:08

6M ago40:08

40:08

In this episode, we welcome Melanie Rodriguez, Director of Corporate Partnerships with the Toronto Public Library Foundation. Melanie shares insights from her experience with the IWF Fellowship and emphasizes the importance of the continuous pursuit of learning and seizing opportunities for career pivots. We also discuss the importance of mentorshi…

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DEI and the Yale Presidential Search; Robert George on 40 Years of Campus Illiberalism 33:35

5M ago33:35

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The newest episode of Pod and Man at Yale, the Buckley Institute’s official podcast, is now available. Ariane de Gennaro ’25 and Will Wang ’26 join the podcast to share their thoughts on the presidential search, the impact of the resignation of Harvard President Claudine Gay, and how Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion is defining the search for Yale’…

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Vince McMahon Out, Tony Khan Nuts, Royal Rumble (Episode 106) 35:31

6M ago35:31

35:31

It's an action-packed and epic episode of The East Side Dave and Son Wrestling Show as the Mac Boyz (Dave and Stanley) have a LOT to talk about! Vince McMahon scandal leads to sudden resignation! Insanity ensues! Did Slim Jim have something to do with it? Kevin Patrick OUT as announcer of Smackdown! Tony Khan still acting strange and foolish! AEW p…

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Leading With Purpose: A Conversation with Rosa Lupo on the Law, Mentorship, Community Involvement and Leading Beyond Boundaries 45:07

6M ago45:07

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In this episode, we welcome Rosa Lupo. Rosa is a partner based in the Waterloo office of the Corporate Commercial Group with Gowling WLG, a global law firm. Her specialties include commercial real estate law both locally and globally. Rosa shares with us the story of how watching the show L.A. Law influenced her decision to become a lawyer. We disc…

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Students Talk “Why Go To College?”; Dr. Ben Storey Explains How to Live the Good Life 36:03

6M ago36:03

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This episode features a special panel of Lux et Veritas Leadership Fellows discussing why go to college in the first place and why colleges and universities, Yale included, should focus more on living a good life than just being busy. Plus, what it’s like to be conservative at the Yale Women’s Center: Claire Barragan-Bates '25: “I took a class this…

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8. Too Close for comfort: Understanding 'self-generated' child sexual abuse material 29:09

6M ago29:09

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The increase in self-generated child sexual abuse content is alarming. In 2022, more than three quarters (78%) of the webpages IWF identified as containing child sexual abuse material were tech-enabled, ie created via smartphones or webcams without the offender being physically present in the room with the child. As we release the Talk Trust Empowe…

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Fighting for More: Inspirational Stories of Life Inside and Outside the Ring with Mandy Bujold 42:49

6M ago42:49

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In the latest episode of our podcast, we had the pleasure of interviewing Mandy Bujold, a Canadian boxer who has made a name for herself on the international stage. From her humble beginnings in Kitchener, Ontario, to her rise to fame as a two-time Pan American Games gold medalist, Mandy's story is one of perseverance and determination. During the …

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Leadership, Mentorship, and Innovation: Martha's Breithaupt's Impact on Science and Business in Canada 32:34

7M ago32:34

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On today’s episode we welcome Martha Breithaupt. We talk about innovation, the dangers of the ‘broken rung’ as an obstacle women face on the path to senior leadership, the state of science, Martha’s newest venture, which is devoted to innovation in both the science and business sectors and R&D tax credits, which are more interesting than you might …

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"Being a Trump supporter is like being Hitler himself," Being conservative at Yale; Faculty Prize winner Mordechai Levy-Eichel on Free Speech in the Classroom 35:44

7M ago35:44

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Aron Ravin ’24, Noah Riley ’24, and Trevor MacKay ’25 discuss the challenges that come with being conservative on Yale’s campus and how campus political bias can come out in surprising places: Noah: “If being a social conservative is like being a Nazi, then being a Trump supporter is like being Hitler himself. It is the worst of the worst that you …

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7. AI – the power to harm and to help 28:29

8M ago28:29

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In Conversation With Thorn’s Head of Data Science Rebecca Portnoff and IWF Chief Technology Officer Dan Sexton. This episode explores what needs to be done to try and control the explosion in harmful AI-generated child abuse imagery and how other AI or machine-learning tools could be used to counter the phenomenon. Support the Show.…

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A Journey from Co-Founder to Mentor: Entrepreneurial Insights with Tricia Mumby 40:08

8M ago40:08

40:08

Welcome to today's episode! We are thrilled to have Tricia Mumby as our guest. Tricia is an accomplished entrepreneur, co-founder of Mabel's Labels, and guiding force in the business world. During our conversation, Tricia shared her passion for buying URLs, her current interest in Bleisure travel, and her business book club. We also get an exclusiv…

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Survivor Series & Full Gear & Championships, Oh My! 41:20

8M ago41:20

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BOOM! It’s a brand, new, hard-hitting episode of The East Side Dave and Son Wrestling Show as the Mac Boyz (Davey and Stanley) talk all things wrestling! It’s WWE’s Survivor Series: War Games tonight and the Macs have their opinions and prognostications! AEW’s Full Gear just took place and Dave and Stan discuss the event and other things about AEW!…

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"All The Warning Lights Are Up,” Being Jewish at Yale; Unprecedented Antisemitism on Campus with Kenneth Marcus 33:39

8M ago33:39

33:39

The Buckley Institute was joined by Yale undergraduates Aaron Schorr ’24 and Mitchell Dubin ’25 who spoke honestly and frankly about what it's like to be a Jewish student at Yale: Mitchell: “Since October 7th, being on campus has been, I think, nothing short of a nightmare for me… I spoke with my dean just a couple days ago about the prospect of gr…

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Lessons In Leadership: Showing Up and Asking Questions with Jane Klugman 43:01

8M ago43:01

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Today we welcome Jane Klugman to the podcast. Jane is an amazing leader, whose career has taken her through entrepreneurship, real estate, and business development. Jane is also the Honourary Colonel for the Royal Highland Fusiliers of Canada, making her the first woman in the history of the Regiment to hold this esteemed position. Join us as Jane …

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How Colleges Worsen the Student Debt Crisis; The Economist's Adam O’Neal on Why No One Trusts the Media 34:46

9M ago34:46

34:46

Aron Ravin ’24 and Anshul Guha ’25 discuss President Biden’s blocked student loan forgiveness program, how colleges benefit from and exacerbate the student debt problem, and why universities like Yale can charge so much. Ravin: “That’s exactly why the idea that the federal government needs to step in because college is getting too expensive is an o…

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Luminary Leadership with Ginny Dybenko 45:55

9M ago45:55

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Welcome to the inaugural episode of Voices of Leadership. On today’s episode, we welcome Ginny Dybenko, a serial high achiever who has recently retired, for the fourth time. We talk about topics such as the International Women's Forum (IWF), leadership styles, our fondness for Amazon ordering and our perpetual race against GPS. Ginny recounts her e…

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How Yale Caved on COVID; Dr. Scott Atlas on COVID Failures and How Censorship Kills 35:13

9M ago35:13

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In this episode, Yale students Noah Riley ’24, Isha Brahmbhatt ’24, and Trevor MacKay ’25 talk COVID and how Yale’s response made campus life miserable. The student panel discusses the long-term effects of those policies and how the college campus still hasn’t recovered from the damage done: Noah Riley: “I think it was the worst semester of school …

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Special Edition on Israel: Yalies for Terrorism 34:24

9M ago34:24

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In light of the horror that Hamas terrorists inflicted on innocent Israeli civilians, the Buckley Institute pulled together a special podcast episode on how the campus has responded. Isha Brahmbhatt ’24, Noah Riley ’24, and Trevor MacKay ’25 talked about Yalies4Palestine celebrating the atrocities over the weekend, what it means to share dorms and …

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Students Reflect on Alarming Survey Results; Dr. Dorian Abbot on Getting Cancelled 33:27

10M ago33:27

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Libby Snowden ’24 and Will Wang ’26 return to reflect on the alarming results of the Buckley Institute’s Ninth Annual College Student Survey: Libby Snowden: “If your response to hearing something that you disagree with or something that you find offensive is, ‘I’m gonna go tell the teacher,’ you’re still in the kiddie pool.” Will Wang: “We make up …

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Mistakes In AEW, CM Punk Return, WWE Fastlane 38:58

9M ago38:58

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BOOM! It's a huge and action-packed episode of The East Side Dave & Son Wrestling Show as there's a ton of stuff going on! The Mac Boyz (Dave & Stanley) AEW WrestleDream review, Adam "Edge" Copeland's debut in AEW, Dynamite episode entered incorrectly by someone, strong rumors that CM Punk will return to WWE soon, preview of WWE Fastlane, Davey Mac…

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