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All About Change


1 Gary Sinise: Doing More for Our veterans with the Gary Sinise Foundation 27:29
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Gary Sinise is an award winning actor, on the stage, TV and big screen. He is best known for playing Lieutenant Dan in Forrest Gump. Inspired by this role and his family members, Gary is now the head of the Gary Sinise Foundation, which offers support for service members who need help with mental wellness, trauma, physical recovery, and loss. He Also plays concerts worldwide for our nation’s defenders and their families, boosting morale and offering gratitude for their sacrifices as part of the Lt. Dan Band. Jay and Gary discuss the changing needs of American service members and their families, the many services the Gary Sinise Foundation provides, how Gary’s work helped him through personal loss and much more. Today's episode was produced by Tani Levitt and Mijon Zulu. To check out more episodes or to learn more about the show, you can visit our website Allaboutchangepodcast.com. If you like our show, spread the word, tell a friend or family member, or leave us a review on your favorite podcasting app. We really appreciate it. All About Change is produced by the Ruderman Family Foundation. Episode Chapters (0:00) intro (1:11) Veterans’ changing needs over the past half century (7:57) Veterans’ appreciation of Gary’s portrayal of Lt. Dan (10:25) By helping others, we step out of ourselves (11:46) The Lt. Dan Band (15:29) How the death of Gary’s son Mac impacts his activism (17:33) Bringing services to American heroes wherever they are (19:45) Accurate portrayals of veterans in film and TV (20:58) How can people get involved with the Gary Sinise foundation (24:24) Goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/ Looking for more insights into the world of activism? Be sure to check out Jay’s brand new book, Find Your Fight , in which Jay teaches the next generation of activists and advocates how to step up and bring about lasting change. You can find Find Your Fight wherever you buy your books, and you can learn more about it at www.jayruderman.com .…
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Documentary maker Manchan Magan joins Kieran to place his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!
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Documentary maker Manchan Magan joins Kieran to place his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!
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1 Desree Pether's reaction to her husband Robert's release on bail 10:47
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Tánaiste Simon Harris has confirmed that Robert Pether who has been held in jail in Iraq for over four years has been released on bail. The Australian national - who had been living in Elphin in Co Roscommon - was arrested in April 2021 and later jailed on fraud charges. His wife Desree joined Kieran to discuss her husbands release.…
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We’ve been hearing from many people across the station today, voicing their outrage and frustration at the state of care in some nursing homes in Ireland. This comes in the wake of last night’s RTE Investigations programme, which exposed disturbing conditions in two nursing homes operated by Emeis Ireland. Kieran spoke to some those who have experienced the service in Ireland and what they had to say...…
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1 Over 30 people, including five children, deported to Nigeria 33:40
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Thirty-five people, including 21 men, nine women and five children were denied asylum and have been deported from Ireland to Nigeria overnight on a chartered flight at a cost of €325,000. Jim O’Callaghan is Minister for Justice and Fianna Fail TD Dublin Bay South joined Kieran to discuss further
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Life can be full of confusing things, but no need to worry! Every Wednesday, Simon Tierney will be showing you ‘How to do Stuff’ - bringing his best tips for those things you might not think about. This week, Simon joins Kieran to discuss how not to stifle a laugh in awkward moments!
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1 Planning exemptions to be made on extensions for older people 20:01
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The Government is preparing major changes to planning laws, including proposals to allow attic conversions, garden cabins, and home extensions for elderly relatives without planning permission. It’s a move aimed at relieving pressure on the housing system and speeding up development. But questions remain about the effectiveness of these plans and whether they will move the needle at all. Tom Philips, Managing Director of Tom Phillips and Associates and Adjunct Associate Professor of Town Planning at UCD and later James Browne, Minister for Housing, Local Government and Heritage, and Fianna Fáil TD for Wexford join Kieran to discuss.…
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1 Tech Takeover: Age verification on adult sites 8:41
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France will be making a big change in July, which requires people to upload a form of identification online to be able to access pornographic sites, which has prompted sites to preemptively shut down in protest. Newstalk's Technology Correspondent Jess Kelly joins Kieran to discuss this, and how it might be introduced here through the Online Safety Code initiative.…
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1 Protest brings traffic to a standstill around CityWest 20:58
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30 or so cars have made their way to the N7 for a protest that is being held around CityWest. Its aim is to stop the Government from buying the CityWest hotel in an expansion plan for asylum seeker accommodation. Newstalk Reporter Barry Whyte is there, and joins Kieran to discuss. Also joining is Linda de Courcy, Independent Ireland Councillor for Clondalkin LEA.…
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1 Paralympian Ellen Keane on the importance of accessible fashion 9:00
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Today, Penneys launched the findings of its latest Pulse of the Nation Index, conducted by Amárach Research, which revealed that 40% of the general public believe that disabled people are treated unfairly in Ireland. Paralympian and disability advocate, Ellen Keane, says that disabled people should no longer be an afterthought in fashion conversation. She joins Kieran to discuss.…
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Dundalk Film Maker, Fiona Thompson was on board the MV Rachel Corrie aid ship en route to Gaza back in 2010, when the crew of 11 people was detained. She managed to hold onto footage recorded in secret while on board. She joins Kieran to discuss the experience…
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1 What are the micro stresses in your life? - Henry McKean Asks 11:54
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As the phrase goes, don’t sweat the small stuff, but a new study says micro stresses like traffic or losing your keys can trigger the same exhaustion as a single major life event! To discuss further, Kieran is joined by Newstalk’s Henry McKean.
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Every week for The Ultimate Guide on The Hard Shoulder, Fionn Davenport takes a closer look at some of the fantastic destinations to visit around the world. This week, Fionn joined Kieran Cuddihy to give his travel tips if you ever find yourself in Vietnam!
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1 Would you prefer a world without the internet? 9:05
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A new study has found that almost half of young people would prefer a world without the internet, with many even opting for a digital detox. But, what would a world without it look like for a generation who have never known a world without it? Joining Kieran to discuss is Jane Cowan, Student and Irish Examiner Columnist and Richard Hogan, Family Psychotherapist and author of ‘Home is where the start is’.…
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Comedian Tony Cantwell, who will be doing his first solo show in two years ‘You Cry Weird’ at the Dublin Fringe on September 12th, joins Kieran to place his favourite book on The Hard Shoulder Bookshelf!
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In 2024, suspects in over 400,000 crimes were out on bail. Are Ireland's bail laws too lax? In high profile crimes, is the argument that the system sometimes prioritises the presumption of innocence, over public safety, a valid question? Joining Kieran to discuss is Independent MEP for Ireland South, Michael McNamara.…
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1 Liam Cunningham on the aid ship aiming to break Israel’s blockade 12:10
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An aid ship has headed to Gaza from Sicily, aiming at breaking Israel’s blockade. Greta Thunberg is on it, and Kieran’s guest was in Sicily for a few days lending his support. Actor Liam Cunningham joins to discuss.
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