Best Mi Opinion Podcasts (2024)

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North Korea’s Olympic hopes, a $10M FBI bounty and a fond farewell

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North Korea’s 16-athlete contingent descended upon Paris for the Olympic Games last week, competing in events such as table tennis, wrestling and diving. NK News’ Joe Smith joins the podcast to talk about where the DPRK might achieve success, as well as a $10 million U.S. bounty for a North Korean national tied to a […]…

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Roundtable: What to make of North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry’s indictment

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The U.S. has charged prominent North Korea expert Sue Mi Terry, a former CIA analyst and White House official, with allegedly working for South Korean spies in exchange for luxury goods and expensive dinners. The NK News team joins the podcast to discuss Terry’s indictment, its implications for North Korea policymakers, its impact on South […]…

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Risk culture: Accounting for cyber attack losses 15:25

18m ago15:25

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In this episode we speak with Nick Sanna, founder of the FAIR Institute and President of Safe Security, about using the Factor Analysis of Information model, the only international standard for quantifying and accounting for cybersecurity and operational risks, including pervasive third-party risks as the world witnessed with the CrowdStrike incide…

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ROK turns up loudspeakers, a North Korean diplomat’s testimony and defector art

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South Korea restarted “full-scale” propaganda broadcasts from border loudspeakers this week in retaliation over North Korea’s ninth trash balloon launch to date. NK News Editorial Intern Joon Ha Park joins the podcast to discuss the content that ROK is blaring over the border, what a high-profile defector from the DPRK Embassy in Cuba has revealed …

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Diary of a Dying Girl, Diane (Mallory) Shader Smith 27:26

3h ago27:26

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Diane Shader Smith’s daughter Mallory died from complications of cystic fibrosis 6 years ago. She was 25 years old. Diane initially published her daughter’s diary, "Salt in My Soul". This book gave insight into how Mallory was feeling during her CF fight. Her deepest thoughts, and life lessons. Diane Shader Smith is now releasing a second book on b…

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Kim Jaechun: Why unification is only possible with North Korean people’s support

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Kim Jong Un’s announcement of a new policy rejecting reunification has sparked considerable debate among North Korea watchers. This week, Kim Jaechun, a professor of international relations at the Graduate School of International Studies at Sogang University, joins the podcast to talk about a discussion he recently moderated at the unification mini…

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Kim Yo Jong threats, a North Korean eatery in Mongolia and aid workers return

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The North Korean leader’s sister warned that South Korea will pay “a very high price” after North Korean authorities discovered more ROK-origin leaflets in its territory, according to a statement published by state media over the weekend. NK News CEO Chad O’Carroll (@chadocl) joins the podcast to discuss Kim Yo Jong’s threat, as well as […]…

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Special Insurance for CF families (and others) in MI 33:29

15d ago33:29

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Children’s Special Health Care Services (CSHCS): Have you heard of it? In the simplest terms, it is defined by the need for specialty care required for your child. It’s not a Medicaid program. Access to the program has nothing to do with your household income. The program has a lot of benefits. CSHCS covers transportation that can include airfare a…

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Park Hyangsu: Why North Korea’s unification rejection shocked Koreans in Japan

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Park Hyangsu, who was born and raised in Japan in a pro-DPRK enclave of ethnic Koreans, joins the podcast for a second time to discuss how this group has reacted to Kim Jong Un’s decision to abandon peaceful reunification with South Korea. She talks about the shock of the initial announcement for members of Chongryon, […]…

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Kim Yo Jong slams ROK border drills, Russian kids to visit North Korea

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Kim Jong Un’s powerful sister condemned South Korea’s resumption of live-fire drills along the inter-Korean border as a tactic to distract the public from calls to impeach President Yoon Suk-yeol, which has garnered more than one million signatures. NK News’ Deputy Managing Editor Alannah Hill (@alannahmhill) discusses Kim Yo Jong’s statement, news…

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John Linton: Why Korean reunification could happen tomorrow

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John Linton, also known by his Korean name Ihn Yo-han, first visited North Korea with his mother as part of efforts to eradicate tuberculosis in the country. He has since visited the DPRK almost 30 times for various humanitarian aid projects, and hopes to again step foot in the country in his new role as […]…

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North Korea’s plenum, new Kim Jong Un pins and rumors of DPRK troops in Ukraine

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North Korea held a major plenary session of the Workers’ Party of Korea this week, with leader Kim Jong Un presiding over the meeting. Photos published in the Rodong Sinmun of the plenum showed North Korean officials delivering speeches while wearing badges with Kim Jong Un’s portrait on them, the first confirmed use of such […]…

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Eric Foley: Why it’s better to launch balloons into North Korea under the radar

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North Korea launched balloons toward the South for a third consecutive day on Wednesday, bringing the total number of launches to seven since May as the DPRK continues to retaliate against anti-regime leafleting by ROK activists. Pastor Eric Foley of the Voice of the Martyrs Korea, an NGO that regularly sends Bibles to the North […]…

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More North Korean balloons and border incursions after Kim-Putin summit

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North Korea launched a sixth round of trash balloons toward the South on Tuesday night, according to Seoul’s Joint Chiefs of Staff, the latest in a wave of inter-Korean incidents that have included border incursions by DPRK soldiers. NK News Correspondent Shreyas Reddy (@shreyas_k_reddy) joins the podcast to discuss new details about what the DPRK’…

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Remembering Matt McCloskey of Take a Breather 37:29

19d ago37:29

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Shortly after we did this podcast Matt died from complications of cystic fibrosis. With permission from his sisters, and dear friend Jennifer Bleecher (featured in this podcast) we are now airing this podcast to shine a light about what a great man Matt was. He speaks in this podcast about concern for his health. Thanks to Jenn, his family and to M…

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NK News Team: Deciphering North Korea’s new treaty with Russia

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After arriving late, Russian leader Vladimir Putin kicked off his summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un in Pyongyang on Wednesday. In addition to much fanfare, including a parade and concert, the pair also took their ties to the next level by signing a Treaty on Comprehensive Strategic Partnership, Article 4 of which vows […]…

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Putin’s looming visit to North Korea, inter-Korean border tensions and more

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Russian leader Vladimir Putin is set to touch down in Pyongyang for a “friendly state visit” from June 18 to 19, according to the Kremlin. During his trip, Putin will meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, and the pair may sign a “comprehensive strategic partnership.” NK News CEO Chad O’Carroll (@chadocl) joins the […]…

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The Fearless Vagina: Ellen Dolgen 1:00:06

27d ago1:00:06

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As people with cystic fibrosis live longer, with a life expectancy currently at about 56 years old, many women with CF will be going through menopause. I recently spoke to doctors at a hospital gathering, and recommended they speak to women with CF about menopause. They agreed. It's time. There is so little discussion and education about women and …

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Daniel Pinkston: How North Korea uses technology to control its citizens

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Following a barrage of balloon launches across the inter-Korean border, North Korea analyst Daniel Pinkston joins the podcast to discuss why North Korea is sending trash South and how Seoul should respond. He also talks about how North Korea uses “digital authoritarianism” to control its citizens with technology, as well as the DPRK’s international…

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ROK restarts propaganda loudspeakers, and North Korean construction inside DMZ

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North Korea bombarded the South with hundreds more waste-carrying balloons over the weekend, leading Seoul to set up loudspeakers along the border and carry out a propaganda broadcast for the first time since 2018. Meanwhile, NK News analysis has found that the DPRK is clearing land inside the demilitarized zone (DMZ) at six different locations, [……

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Risk Culture: The imperative of investing in behavioural insights 25:06

1M ago25:06

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This episode discusses the why, how, and what of incorporating behavioural insights into corporate strategy and risk management. Our guests, David Grosse and Sandro Boeri, two seasoned experts who have been working on how to optimise such crucial information for many years, share their thoughts on how ACCA members can put this into practice.…

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Dr. Caleb Bupp, Rare Genius (in our opinion) 43:39

1M ago43:39

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Dr. Caleb Bupp. In my opinion. A scientific star. He is a most humble human, but has every right to brag, but he never would. I do believe he's a genius. You will love this podcast. We talk about rare disease, his family and how he discovered and helped families who had no rare disease answers, until they met him! An absolute scientific rock star. …

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Peter Moody: North Korean pop propaganda, girl groups and lyric revisionism

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When North Korea released a new song praising leader Kim Jong Un in April, the regime was likely not expecting it to go viral around the world. DPRK historian Peter Moody joins the podcast to discuss Pyongyang’s latest hit, the popularity of North Korean girl bands and how they are influenced by K-pop, representative works […]…

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North Korean trash balloons, Kim Yo Jong snark and Seoul’s loudspeaker threats

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North Korea has launched around 1,000 balloons toward the South since last week, each carrying around 22 pounds (10 kilograms) of waste, including cigarette butts and manure. NK News CEO Chad O’Carroll (@chadocl) and Senior Analytic Correspondent Colin Zwirko (@ColinZwirko) sit down in the studio to discuss the DPRK’s unusual launches and its anger…

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Cambrey Vasconez White - rare mutations 38:33

1M ago38:33

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Cambrey Vasconez White is the mother of toddler Rowland, who has Cystic Fibrosis. If you listened to our podcast with Vicky Maldonado, they have similar struggles. Cambrey is also working to find an equitable approach to rare mutations in the U.S. and Canada. These two women connected, as you’ll hear, because their sons share the same mutation. Row…

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Why the US seeks dialogue with North Korea on human rights – Ep. 344

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North Korea failed this week to place a spy satellite into orbit for the third time in four attempts since last year, after a carrier rocket exploded shortly after a satellite launch on Monday night. NK News correspondent Shreyas Reddy joins the podcast to talk about what went wrong, and why the DPRK opted to […]…

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Brandi Berry, Chidlren's Special Health Care Services Prgrm 39:34

2M ago39:34

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Did you know most states have programs for CF families, and they don’t have to do with your income? Michigan has one of the best programs in the Country. It’s called Children’s Special Healthcare and acts as a secondary insurance to pediatric and adult patients. Brandi Berry tells us all about it. Brandi Berry, LLMSW is the Program Coordinator of t…

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Risk culture: How effective learning makes a difference 9:47

2M ago9:47

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Attain and its unique Rising Tides ‘game experience’ underline the importance of collaborative learning and how it helps create a connected culture of sharing ideas and innovation. In this episode, Attain’s founder, Klaus Woeste, and its COO, Nick Reed, discuss what that means in today’s volatile, uncertain, complex, and ambiguous (VUCA) world.…

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The surprising similarities between North Korea and Taiwan – Ep. 343

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Former South Korean President Moon Jae-in released a lengthy memoir this week focusing on his foreign and defense policies and diplomacy with North Korea. NK News News Trainee Joe Smith shares what Moon revealed in his new book, as well as why two more World Cup qualifiers have been relocated from Pyongyang and North Korea’s […]…

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Dr. Bhanu Jena, another CF modulator on the horizon? 35:36

2M ago35:36

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A new CF modulator could be on the horizon. Professor Dr. Bhanu Jena is exciting to tell us all about it. Dr. Jena was born in a small town in Odisha, India. He got his love for science and medicine from his father and grandfather. He majored in Chemistry, Zoology, and Botany at BJB College in Bhubaneswar, Odisha, India, He got his masters in zoolo…

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How North Korea uses feature films as a social weapon – Ep. 342

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South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol held his first comprehensive press conference in 21 months last week, during which he discussed Seoul’s relationship with Moscow despite Russia’s burgeoning ties with North Korea. NK News Lead Correspondent Jeongmin Kim (@jeongminnkim) joins the podcast to discuss more of what Yoon had to say, as well as a ballo…

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The Final 10 percent 38:03

2M ago38:03

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Approximately 10 percent of the CF population is waiting for a CF modulator drug that will help them by correcting the underlying condition of their disease. Current modulator drugs help more common CF mutations. Emily Kramer Golinkoff is one of the people who doesn't have a CF modulator that will help her. Her Foundation, Emily's Entourage, is a l…

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What Russia has to gain by killing the UN panel on North Korea – Ep. 341

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In recent weeks, the mandate of the U.N. Panel of Experts tasked with monitoring the implementation of sanctions against North Korea expired. Evidence emerged that the DPRK is phasing out the use of the term “Day of the Sun” to refer to Kim Il Sung’s birthday. The regime released a new song praising Kim Jong […]…

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Dr. Mitch Drumm - CF Pioneer (and hero to CF community) 44:14

3M ago44:14

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Living legends. One of them is Dr. Mitch Drumm. He was part of the team with Dr. Francis Collins who discovered the gene that cause CF. They were all at the University of Michigan. You’ll hear the connection Laura and Mitch have, and they didn’t know it until this podcast! Dr. Drumm is a living CF hero. Dr. Drumm earned his doctoral degree while in…

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Dr Ryan Hadley - Lung Transplants 27:38

3M ago27:38

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Do you know what is needed before you have a lung transplant? Or even how it works? More and more adult CF clinics are explaining the details to adult patients, but if you're a CF parent, there is a lot you may not know. We welcome Dr. Ryan Hadley. Dr. Hadley is at Corewell health in Grand Rapids. He is an assistant Profession of Medicine in pulmon…

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Laura and Beth talk about what makes a Foundation work! 40:50

3M ago40:50

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Everyone always asks me "What does it take to run a Foundation?" So I thought I would explain some of the different aspects of funny and challenging parts of running a Foundation. Please join me with my friend Beth Vanstone who asks me all sorts of questions about what running a Foundation is all about! Please follow us on social media! Please cons…

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Rabbi Moskowitz, embracing the Queer community 58:41

3M ago58:41

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He’s been arrested. He’s CIS gender with a wife and kids. Rabbi Mike Moskowitz is also an orthodox Jew’is and he is one of the biggest supporters of the queer community. Rabbi Moskowitz is the Scholar-in-Residence for Trans and Queer Jewish Studies at Congregation Beit Simchat Torah, the world’s largest LGBT synagogue. He is a deeply traditional an…

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CF in Brazil, and one outstanding advocate 57:39

3M ago57:39

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We’re going to Brazil for this podcast. Brazil is famous for some soccer players; you remember Pele and others. It’s the largest country in South America, it has 4 times zones…60 percent of the amazon rainforest is in Brazil, their flag has 27 stars on it and they speak Portuguese there. And the food looks amazing there. I have never been to Brazil…

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Gut pain and CF, Dr. Jorge Machicado 23:46

4M ago23:46

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So many people with cystic fibrosis have gut pain. It is often times, debilitating. Dr. Matthew DiMagno and Dr. Jorge Machicado are working to find answers to the suffering of people with CF, and others without. Dr. Machicado is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at the University of Michigan. Dr. Mach…

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Win Like A Girl - Maureen Electa Monte 49:45

4M ago49:45

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Maureen Electa Monte and I go ... way back! When she was an engineer, and doing photography, she photographed our first Portraits of cystic fibrosis black and white calendar in 2003. The wives of the Detroit Tigers, pretty much all of them pregnant, played in our first celebrity softball game. They played against law enforcement at a ballpark in St…

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Mindfullness and CF with Aliyah Novelli 30:52

4M ago30:52

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Aliyah Novelli was diagnosed with cystic fibrosis as an infant. Today, she's a licensed social worker practicing as a child and family therapist at The Center for Change and Growth in Ardmore, PA. Aliyah is full of enthusiasm about her new program: mindfulness. The CF Foundation awarded her with a CF Impact grant to get it started. Aliyah launched …

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CF Mom Vicky Maldonado talks Ultra Rare CF mutations 38:14

4M ago38:14

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Canadian, Vicky Maldonado is the mother of a young boy living with a rare genetic form of CF. Sebastian is 6 years old, and a twin. The road to diagnosis was challenging. Sebastian was diagnosed with two rare CF genes after repeated respiratory infections and two hospitalizations. “We were told that Sebastian likely didn’t have CF because he’s “not…

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All of Us - Science, Innovation and YOU. 39:20

4M ago39:20

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A better future for health for: All of Us! Dr. Josh Denny is the All of Us Research program, CEO. A program that comes from the National Institute of Health. The Bonnell Foundation is all about Science and Innovation! And he has a CF connect via his father! The goal of All of Us is to enroll 1 million people to build one of the most diverse health …

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CF Trust, U.K. with Belinda Cupid 40:23

5M ago40:23

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(Please follow us wherever you get your podcasts, rate us and/or comment. Thank you) Part of the Bonnell mission, while doing these podcasts, is to raise awareness and shine the light on other Foundations who are also doing great things. Today we’re going to tell you about the CF Trust in the United Kingdom. Belinda Cupid is the Senior Impact Advis…

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Healthwell again open to CF patients 19:48

5M ago19:48

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This is our third podcast with Alan Klein, the Chief Development Officer Healthwell. As a reminder Healthwell was paying about $25 million each year for CF co-pays in therapeutics. But because of the lack of funding from their corporate sponsors they stopped helping existing patients and couldn’t help new applicatns with their CF bills. Healthwell …

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Risk Culture: Whistleblowing, the pillar of resilience 18:25:00

5M ago18:25:00

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Who better to talk about the power of whistleblowing and how our profession tackles the rampant rise of fraud than Emma Parry, a conduct, culture and risk advisor and core member of ACCA’s special interest group on risk culture and Pav Gill, the Wirecard whistle-blower who is now CEO and founder of Confide.…

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The extraordinary, Nick Kelly. 44:20

5M ago44:20

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(Please consider subscribing to our podcast and rating it. It helps us with promotion. Thank you) What a treat for all of us today. Nicholas Kelly is in the house. I've wanted him on our podcast for a while. Nick was diagnosed with CF when he was 3 months old. Nick has so many accomplishments. He earned a bachelor’s and master’s degree from Bowling…

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Karen McEwan and Laura bond over chronic illness 45:59

6M ago45:59

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Karen McEwan’s daughter, Elana, is 20 years old. It’s been a complex journey from birth to today. Elana suffers from a rare, incurable disease called Primary Ciliary Dyskinesia (PCD). This is the first podcast that is not about cystic fibrosis specifically, although you will see the connection. It’s about chronic illness and Mom’s connecting and pa…

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Two Salty Okes, Rena Barrow's story 40:39

6M ago40:39

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Rena Barrow has two kids with CF, Jarrod is 22 and Jahsir is 3 years old. Over the years she’s witnessed a discrepancy in care for people of color. Even after her 22 year old son was diagnosed, doctors weren't sure her newborn baby had CF, They told her, "Maybe it was sickle cell." She fought until her son Jahsir was properly diagnosed. The delay i…

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Risk culture: Conduct and culture MI 13:39:00

6M ago13:39:00

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We discuss their experiences and insights into developing effective conduct and culture management information in financial services and the insights that the review undertaken by FMSB members in 2023 provides. In particular, they draw on the many lessons that the research reveals and how these can be applied across industries.…

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