Best La Tribune Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 239: Episode 9-2 – Capt. (ret) Jeff Dill – Numbers Tell a Bad Story 2:11:08

10h ago2:11:08

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Jeff Dill was an active firefighter and officer with the Palatine Rural Fire Prevention District. But in 2010, he founded the Firefighter Behavioral Health Alliance (FBHA) which is an IRS-Certified 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Jeff travels the U.S. and Canada. Holding workshops to teach firefighters and EMS personnel about behavioral health awareness and s…

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Episode 238: Episode 9-1 – Chief (ret) Arjuna George 2:16:25

7d ago2:16:25

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Those of us who have served or those who continue to serve as a First Responder, as a firefighter, law enforcement and EMS know that beneath the “glory” feeling as we respond, it often comes with a darker side. And, whether we admit it or not, the horrors and trauma we see, we tend, we transport, etc. take an emotional toll on us, whether we wish t…

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Episode 131: Beards, Goats and Bear 1:10:03

2M ago1:10:03

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This week on Chewing, Monica and Louisa report back from the James Beard Awards. Monica talks to Outstanding Chef winner Michael Rafidi, Best Chef: Great Lakes winner Hajime Sato, and Lifetime Achievement Award winner Ruth Reichl. Then, Monica chats with Capriole Goat Cheese founder Judy Schad and Prairie Grass Cafe chef and co-owner Sarah Stegner.…

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Episode 237: Episode 8-19 – Capt. Ron Givens – “Bringing Humanity Back Into the Firehouse” 1:48:05

3M ago1:48:05

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So many podcasts about the fire service cover tactics, gear, tools and many more, focusing on what we do when we respond to a call. However, before you even catch your first response, there is one key aspect of what we do that is often “lost” on the excitement and adrenaline coursing through both new and well-established firefighters. What is that?…

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Episode 130: Fake fish, black jello, José André dog treats 46:41

4M ago46:41

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This week on Chewing, Monica recaps her Chicago adventures in beef, beer, bowls, and baseball. Then, she tastes fake fish and talks to Aqua Cultured Foods co-founder and CGO Brittany Chibe! Lastly, Louisa dares Monica & Iris to eat black jello from Costco and dares our dogs to eat treats from José Andrés! chewing.xyz chicagotribune.com/chewingpodca…

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Willie Braziel, veteran boys basketball coach, bids Columbia Heights goodbye and says hello to Simley 18:50

4M ago18:50

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Episode 236: Episode 8-18 – Jack Sulivan – Responder Safety Institute 1:53:30

4M ago1:53:30

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Our guest, Jack Sullivan is the Director of Training for the Responder Safety Institute and has been with us several times over the years. On this occasion Jack addresses the tragically high number of “Struck by,” incidents, where a firefighter, law enforcement officer, ambulance team, recovery (tow) operator, Road Ranger and even innocent good-Sam…

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New Maple Grove football coach Adam Spurrell fulfills a long-time dream to coach the Crimson 16:01

4M ago16:01

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Episode 235: Episode 8-17 -Inspector Bradley R. Davidson – “The Flames of Fire” 2:10:17

5M ago2:10:17

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If you have been or still are a firefighter and you have a few years (or more) under your belt, you have probably had a couple of “workers” that gave you a bit more than an east knockdown. Initially then, the title of Brad’s book is somewhat incomplete. For the full title of his new book is, “The Flames of Fire – Firefighting Amidst the Explosions!…

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Episode 37: Supreme court briefing 46:25

5M ago46:25

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Nadia Effendi joins us again to review the output of the Supreme Court last year, shares her thoughts regarding Chief Justice Richard Wagner’s recent comments about the high number of judicial vacancies as well as comments about restricting interveners to virtual appearance. We discuss some recent judgments rendered (Commission scolaire francophone…

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Episode 129: Chef Geno Bahena, La Grande Boucherie, John’s Food & Wine 48:49

6M ago48:49

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This week, Monica and Louisa talk about mole, French food, and corned beef. First, Monica talks to veteran chef Geno Bahena who’s now cooking at Manchamanteles. Then, Monica talks to Emil Stefkov, founder of La Grande Boucherie, which claims it’s the biggest restaurant in Chicago. Finally, Louisa reveals details on the corned beef sandwich at John’…

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Episode 234: Episode 8-16 – Asst. Chief Jacob Johnson – A 4-Person LODI & Successful Retention & Recruitment Campaign 1:08:50

6M ago1:08:50

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There is no doubt that Asst. Chief Jacob Johnson has had a well-experienced path in the fire service, starting as a 15-year-old “water boy” and “hanger-on” to learn as much about firefighting as possible. It wasn’t long before Jacob was climbing the department’s “ladder,” through the Katy Fire Department for approximately seven years. Then, the Pea…

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Andover boys hockey coach Mark Manney dishes on this week's Class 1 A and 2A state state tournament fields 23:51

6M ago23:51

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Episode 233: Episode 8-15 – Capt. David Wiklanski – “The Firefighter Behavioral Health Initiative” 2:32:39

6M ago2:32:39

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David Wiklanski is an Engine Company Captain for an urban fire department in New Jersey. He has over twenty years in Emergency Services. Wiklanski is a speaker and writer, with most of his presentations on behavioral health, in addition to Suicide Terrorism. His mission is to end the stigma associated with mental health and to connect responders wi…

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Episode 36: Dr. Anton Korynevych on the effort to create a Special Tribunal on Crimes of Aggression Against Ukraine. 51:14

6M ago51:14

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As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine hits the two-year mark – 10 years since the invasion of the Crimean Peninsula – the situation is dire. The ground battle had become mostly deadlocked until Ukrainians retreated earlier this month from the town of Avdiivka. Support from Western democracies has been skittish of late. Republicans in the U.S. …

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Bringing hockey fans inside the boards with Chisago Lakes girls coach Hannah Vitelli as she breaks down the state tournament 26:29

6M ago26:29

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By Star Tribune

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Episode 232: Episode 8-14 – Nic Higgins & Chief Tom Marchiano – The New Firehouse Tribune 1:31:35

7M ago1:31:35

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If you’re a firefighter and you have been on social media oh, let’s say some time around 2011, you could not help but notice the frequent posts from The Firehouse Tribune. Then, it was a couple of firefighters posting some key ideas, facts, tactics, health, etc. Recently, Nic, the founder and editor of The Firehouse Tribune has raised the level the…

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Episode 35: Justice Minister Arif Virani on criminal law reform, expanding MAiD and the state of our courts 34:47

6M ago34:47

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Our guest today is Arif Virani, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada who has kindly agreed to share with our listeners the status of several pressing issues. We discuss criminal justice reform, the recent pause on the expansion of medical assistance in dying and plans to introduce online harms legislation. He also addresses judici…

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Episode 231: Episode 8-13 – Chuck Moran – Online Video Mastery 2:43:24

7M ago2:43:24

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We all know that many fire departments across the country, both career and volunteer are struggling with retention and recruitment. And most are looking for new ways and/or tools to assist them in this endeavor. Sure, there’s advertising in the trades, posting on social media, etc., but there doesn’t appear to be any “heart” in these efforts. It ma…

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Episode 34: Amanda Chaboryk and Alex Hawley on how to use AI in a legal practice 47:26

7M ago47:26

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In the field of law, there are several crucial areas where generative AI demonstrates considerable promise – namely in the efficiencies it can create in contract generation, document review, legal research, and predictive analytics. So it’s expected to become an indispensable productivity tool across the legal profession The question then arises: h…

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Episode 128: Maxwells Trading, Feld, next gen chefs 47:28

8M ago47:28

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This week, Monica and Louisa talk about the next gen of chefs and King Cake season. Monica interviews chef Erling Wu-Bower who just opened Maxwell Trading, plus chef and TikTok star Jacob Potashnick who’s planning to open Feld in Chicago. Then, Louisa gives us the rundown on Roscas, and what she's hoping for King Cake season. chewing.xyz chicagotri…

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Episode 127: Zooey Deschanel, Mike Sula, Malört 40:27

9M ago40:27

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This week, Monica and Louisa talk about the holidays, health, and drinks! Monica interviews Zooey Deschanel about her health app. Monica attends the 90th anniversary party for Malört and talks to our pal and James Beard award winning writer and pop-up maestro Mike Sula about his secret homemade drink made with wormwood. Finally, Louisa shares her e…

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Episode 230: Episode 8-12 – Chief Brian Fennessy (Orange County CA Fire Authority & Asst. Chief (ret) Scott Jones (L.A. County Fire & Rescue – “The QRF Program” 2:02:05

9M ago2:02:05

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Mutual aid – fairly common in the fire service, right? Sure, there can be “stumbling blocks” in setting these arrangements up, such as personnel, different equipment, availability and even what might be seen as “silly” issues, like egos and a competition mindset. Lest we forget that our oath is succinct…”To protect the lives and property of our com…

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Episode 33: Woodrow Hartzog on the dangers of regulating AI with half measures 56:48

9M ago56:48

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We've been talking a lot about AI on the podcast and on CBA National, and one of the issues that keeps coming up is the challenge for a country like Canada in selecting the right approach to regulating AI risk. It's not as if there's a single model out there. The EU is trying to set the gold standard for the world, much as it did with its GDPR priv…

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Episode 32: Dr. Carys Craig on generative AI and the dangers of the copyright trap 1:11:15

9M ago1:11:15

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One of the significant controversies about AI is the impact of generative software on the use and production of cultural works. The fast-growing popularity of these tools raises big questions about the ethics of AI-generated works and whether they amount to a technologically advanced form of plagiarism. Lawsuits have been popping up around the worl…

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Talking Preps? You mean Talking Books this week! Hear from local authors Troy Urdahl and Reed Larson about their books and get a start on your holiday gift giving! 32:38

9M ago32:38

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By Star Tribune

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Episode 126: Kevin Pang, Michele Norris, power foods 1:22:42

9M ago1:22:42

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This week, Monica and Louisa catch up after getting stuffed at Thanksgiving. Monica talks to America’s Test Kitchen’s Kevin Pang about his new book co-written with his dad, “A Very Chinese Cookbook: 100 Recipes From China And Not China (But Still Really Chinese).” Then, Monica chats with Emmy and Peabody award-winning journalist Michele Norris abou…