The Monterey Trialogue from the Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey brings together leading experts from the United States, China, and Russia for in-depth discussions of their countries' interests and concerns in the vital regions of the world. The Trialogue is a novel format, yet an indispensable one. At a time when intra-gov…

Recapping the Knicks epic Game 4 win How good is Brunson historically Miscellaneous thoughtsBy Bleav

The magical end to Game 2 and the Sixers' complaints Embiid's antics that may have contributed to Mitchell Robinson's injuries and could have warranted an ejection The Sixers catching fire in the third quarter and how the Knicks can adapt What not knowing the difference between "physical play" and "dirty play" says about the Sixers (and the nationa…

Recapping the Knicks' roller coaster 50-win season Thoughts on Game 1: Brunson's struggles, McBride's two-way excellence, Josh Hart's timely buckets and Mitchell Robinson's dominance on the glass Looking ahead: Nick Nurse adjustments to pick and roll and the chess match with Thibodeay, what we might expect to continue (Knicks' offensive rebounding)…

Middlebury has a long standing relationship with Alexander Twilight. Twilight graduated from our institution in 1823. He has been noted as the first person of color to graduate from an American college, and later became the first American of African descent to serve in a state legislature in the United States, when he was elected to the Vermont Gen…

In our final episode of the Bleav Knicks pod, we wonder aloud about everything: how this Knicks season will go, who's likely to win the East and West, who we'd least like to see win, which Knicks are the most beloved, if you could only have Mitch or Hartenstein healthy for the playoffs who would you choose, etc. We've had fun with all of you these …

A perfect 5-0 since trading for OG Anunoby, have the Knicks done enough to force a re-evaluation of their ceiling? Should they look to add Malcolm Brogdon, or players who aren't Brogdon, or stand pat? How many teams should Knick fans be scared of come playoff time? How far they've come since the Atlanta series! How many players in the NBA would Sta…

Food waste is a major issue not only in the United States, but around the world. Whether it's the mass waste that gets dumped by restaurants and grocery stores or the bag of lettuce that was never opened, rotting away in the back of your refrigerator, it touches each of us daily. Nick Whitman is the co-founder and COO of Divert, an impact technolog…

Lots to consider as the Knicks trade RJ Barrett & Immanuel Quickley to Toronto for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn. What does this change for New York this season? And next summer? Plenty to speculate about, plus saying good-bye to two players who meant something to us.By Bleav

Tom Thibodeau lives to win. Immanuel Quickley makes winning happen. So how are we in a place where the former is short-changing the latter? We explore possible reasons for this seeming absurdity, and how the whole thing is like a murder mystery: Thibs & IQ are getting all the heat, but the real person of interest is another Knick entirely -- RJ Bar…

What is Julius Randle doing differently this year that raises hopes his playoff performances will be different? Plus the win over the Lakers, Matthew's top-10 sports-hated NBA players, should the Knicks move for Lauri Markkanen and more! (*basketball-reasons only)By Bleav

The Knicks lost two roads games against two of the best three teams in the league and people be bugging. We go around the roster and the league to remember why the Knicks are doing just fine, along with hints of where improvement may be found.By Bleav

With Miles Bridges' return to the Hornets, the NBA shows its values lie in other places than the health and safety of domestic violence victims. Then we turn to the Knicks and their recent run of rampant success, and explore how and why this team has already raised expectations.By Bleav

We're joined by Joe Flynn, newest Strickland bon vivant, to talk about the opening night loss to Boston and our feelings moving forward: on why Matthew doesn't think the Knicks can win a title with Mitchell Robinson, why Stacy thinks Matthew is missing the bigger scapegoat from Wednesday's L, why Joe was pleasantly surprised by Immanuel Quickley's …

In this Game Changer interview, Dr. Becker speaks with Dr. Christine Woodford, an integrative veterinarian and founder of Veterinary Integrative Performance Services in Robins, Iowa.

Who is the Knicks' most indispensable player, and why has the answer changed since the end of last season? Which young guard may be a bigger player for New York down the road than Miles McBride or Immanuel Quickley (hint: it's not Quentin Grimes)? Plus Matthew & Stacy each offer one hot take they believe are not only hot, but will become tomorrow's…

Today I’m interviewing a veterinarian in Boca Raton, FL, Dr. Boaz Man, who is using a groundbreaking CO2 laser procedure to dramatically improve the health and quality of life of French Bulldogs and other “extreme” flat-faced breeds.

Mary Jo Rulffes, president of the Australian Cattle Dog Rescue Association (ACDRA), was nominated for a Game Changer Award by Nancy V. A serendipitous meeting during a 2013 shopping trip in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, brought Mary Jo Rulffes together with ACDRA, after she worked with them to rescue a cattle dog in need. Not only were they able to resc…

Carolyn Finney, PhD is a storyteller, author, cultural geographer, and a self-described accidental environmentalist whose work explores the intersection of identity, privilege, and our natural surroundings. She's the author of Black Faces White Spaces: Re-Imagining the Relationship of African-Americans to the Great Outdoors. And lately she's been w…

Carolyn Finney, PhD, is a storyteller, author, cultural geographer, and self-described “accidental environmentalist” whose work explores the intersection of identity, privilege, and our natural surroundings. She's the author of Black Faces White Spaces: Re-Imagining the Relationship of African-Americans to the Great Outdoors. And lately she's been …

Is it a problem that IQ is still without a new contract? Is the wait part of a larger, conscious design? Also, the Knicks are currently the best men's sports team in NYC -- when's the last time that was the case? Finally, Gigi Speer (The Strickland) joins to discuss the best team in NYC period, the NY Liberty. Why is the Liberty/Mystics playoff ser…

Today is the final day of bark & whiskers Creating Heathy, Happy Pets Week 2023, and to close things out, our guest today is licensed physiotherapist and canine rehab therapist Sarah MacKeigan.

Dr. Richard Patton, a favorite nutritionist of the fresh feeding community, believes that “nutrition is never a crisis” — but it can lead to one over time

This week, bark & whiskers is celebrating its anniversary! To honor this exciting milestone, an exclusive Q&A with Dr. Karen Becker.

Today is day four of bark & whiskers Creating Heathy, Happy Pets Week 2023, and our guest is veterinarian Dr. Laurie McCauley, a pioneer in the field of veterinary rehabilitation.

Today is day three of bark & whiskers Creating Heathy, Happy Pets Week 2023, and our guest is Jo Woodward, a positive reward-based dog trainer and canine enrichment specialist in North Yorkshire in the U.K.

Today is day two of bark & whiskers Creating Heathy, Happy Pets Week 2023, and my guest is Dr. Lisa Radosta, a leader and expert in companion animal behavior for over 20 years discusses how behavior issues are on the rise and often lead to dogs and cats losing their forever homes.

Welcome to day one of bark & whiskers' Creating Healthy, Happy Pets Week 2023! Today's expert introduces us to a threat that your pet may be exposed to on a daily basis that can promote diseases like diabetes, heart disease, brain and nerve disorders, as well as the growth of tumors.

Dr. Peggy LaCombe of At Your Bark & Call Veterinary House Calls, a mobile veterinary practice based in Phoenix, Arizona. She was nominated for a Healthy Pets Game Changer Award by Fern M.

Should the Knicks put their eggs in the Joel Embiid basket? If so, which eggs, and how many? How many teams in the East are clearly better than New York (spoiler: not many)? Is Jalen Brunson rated as highly as he should be, and if not why not? What kind of contract should Immanuel Quickley get? Plus Stacy completely stumps Matthew with a Knick triv…

In this best of series Pet Game Changer, Becca Edwards, who turned her volunteer work in animal rescue into a full-time career as dog kennel manager at the Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County.

Dr. Alicja Izydorczyk, or Dr. Ala as she’s known, was nominated for a Healthy Pets Game Changer Award for the incredible work she’s doing with Soi Dog Foundation.

According to Dr. Buchoff, if every pet owner did this one thing that costs little or nothing to do, there would be a lot fewer vets, simply because their services wouldn't be needed like they are now. It is so crucial to your pet's health, it's a travesty every pet owner isn't already doing it.

Tamara Johnston committed herself to starting an animal rescue in Malaysia after saving a puppy there. Listen to her inspiring story in this interview with Dr. Karen Becker.

In this interview Dr. Becker talks with Erica Messer, a pet parent who lost her beloved cat Wolfgang in a very traumatic way and was thrown headfirst into a sea of grief she had no idea how to navigate.