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"The Mayor Doesn't Speak In Code" featuring Mayor Alex Morse (D) Candidate For U.S. Congress MA-1 Aug 25, 2020

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Alex’s story in the 1st congressional district of Massachusetts starts in a Holyoke housing project where his parents met and fell in love. Both his mother and father grew up in poverty. Alex’s parents started a family as teenagers and neither had a chance to attend college. They worked tirelessly with what they had, struggling from job to low-wage job on public assistance in public housing. Over time they were able to make their way into the working class. Now 33 years down the road, Alex’s father heads to the same meat packing company in Springfield every day of the week for work. And Alex still recalls the neighborhood family daycare his mom ran at his childhood home.

Alex’s parents worked hard to provide opportunities for their children — Alex and his two older brothers — that they didn’t have. Alex’s gratitude for his parents, and for the city of Holyoke, led to his passion for public service. At 16, Alex came out to his parents, and their response of unconditional love and support gave him the courage to bring his whole self into this life, and into this work.

His interest in public service brought him to Brown University, and led him to become the first member of his family to earn a college degree. While a student, he spent his summers in Holyoke, coming back to his hometown to serve under-resourced youth like himself learn skills for future success. Back at school, Alex’s vision for organizing and helping his hometown only grew deeper. He announced his candidacy for mayor of Holyoke at age 21, while still a senior at Brown. He has served as Holyoke’s mayor since 2012, winning 4 elections during his time in City Hall. Elected at 22, Alex is the youngest and first openly gay mayor in the history of the city of Holyoke.

"There's A New Tucker In Town" featuring Texas State Senate Candidate Clayton Tucker D-TX24 Aug 18, 2020

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Clayton Tucker is a new generation leader who is running the Texas State Senate in District 24. TuckerForTexas.com From the moment Clayton Tucker could wear his own pair of boots, which was necessary as a 5th generation Texan, his grandfather put him to work at his family’s ranch in Lampasas. Clayton hauled hay, fed cows and goats, and such. Once, when he was 9 or so, there was a field fire at a neighbor’s ranch. His grandfather and Clayton grabbed two burlap sacks, a barrel of water, and took off towards the smoke. When Clayton asked why they were going to help instead of just waiting for the fire department, his grandfather told him something he would never forget: "Neighbors help neighbors." Clayton worked at the Texas State Capitol, where he researched bills and advised Rep. Helen Giddings of their effects. Clayton lived in Shanghai, where he studied Mandarin, diplomacy, and worked for an environmental compliance firm. After college, Clayton spent several years in Taiwan. He studied Mandarin at National Chengchi University and traveled throughout most of East and Southeast Asia. What Clayton learned from this experience shook him to his core. The USA is falling behind. Healthcare in Taiwan cost him $30 a month (1.5% of his salary!) and that allowed him to see any doctor with no out-of-pocket costs. Rural towns had great infrastructure and each farm had solar panels to make them fully self-sufficient. Teachers were paid extremely well, enough to provide for their entire family, no second or third job required. Clayton couldn’t stand to see his county falling behind, so he changed course again and returned home. After hearing so many healthcare horror stories, with some affecting his own family, Clayton knew he had to do something more. Advocacy from the sidelines wasn’t, by itself, going to be enough to win healthcare for all Texans. Clayton threw his hat into the ring for Texas State Senate District 24. Clayton is running to be the voice of the everyday working Texans. Clayton will fight to guarantee healthcare as a human right, to stop climate change by creating green jobs, and will fight for education.

"A New Generation Of Women" featuring Representative-Elect Margaret Croke (D) IL-12 Aug 11, 2020

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There are approximately forty-five elected state representatives in the United States under the age of thirty and they are a new generation of leader. Margaret Croke won her Illinois State Representative seat on March 17, literally days before the United States was overtaken by a global pandemic, now she is faced with guiding the State of Illinois through the worst economic recovery that the United States has experienced since the Great Depression. But Representative-Elect Croke didn't just win her election, she was the only woman running against four men, she was eight months pregnant and she was knocking on doors in the middle of winter and standing for hours at a time outside coffee shops and voting stations shaking hands and asking for votes. There may be a new generation of leaders in the United States but their experience is beyond their years. Enjoy our conversation as Margaret walks all of us through an experience by which you will be astonished.

"Florida Inferno – Leading Boldly Through The Fire" featuring Miami Shores Mayor Crystal Wagar Aug 04, 2020

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Mayor Crystal Wagar is the first black woman to be elected as the Mayor of Miami Shores in the eighty-seven-year history of the city and she not only got elected but elected by a historical margin and turnout! No one runs for elected office thinking "what do I do in the event of a global pandemic", but that is exactly what America's mayors are doing now. Without a national protocol and in many cases a state protocol the decisions on policy and guidance has fallen on the desks of those in many cases without the financial resources to execute effective plans for their constituents. Mayor Wagar has faced this challenge along with many other mayors around the country and is effectively guiding her city and its constituents through this global pandemic. Covid-19, the coronavirus, is wreaking havoc on our nation’s municipalities, creating financial instability and forcing local officials to make very unfavorable decisions, but Mayor Wagar is leading boldly, leading with compassion and empathy, and leading for the future. Insightful and gracious join me for my conversation with Miami Shores Mayor Crystal Wagar.

An Oxford Perspective - Global Business During A Pandemic Jul 28, 2020

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In this episode of Breaking Protocol I speak with three leading experts of global industry who possess a keen understanding of globalization and insight on leading in the private sector during a global pandemic. The Right Honourable Ruby McGregor-Smith from the UK and a member of the House of Lords, Colin Morton from Italy and Terry Michael from Australia are extremely knowledgeable on the subject matter of the impact of geopolitical policies on international trade and the future of global business. Is your company prepared for the future hurdles you will face during this global crisis? Our conversation will provide you with perceptions to consider are you make daily decisions to stay ahead of the competition and what to expect as the global community wrestles with the instability ahead.

Senator Kennedy "Kiss My A" featuring Craig McCartney Jul 21, 2020

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This week Craig McCartney author of the column "Well Let Me Say This About That" for HeSaid Magazine speaks about Senator John Kennedy of Louisiana comments where he told the American people to kiss his "A" during a press interview concerning the opening of public schools and indicated that it is safer for kids to be in school despite being exposed to coronavirus. Are face masks and PPE effective for limiting the spread of the coronavirus, apparently some politicians are not so sure as they are flip flopping on regulations faster than a fish out of water. Governor Greg Abbott has found himself in quite a pickle over his inconsistent policies around the spread of coronavirus in Texas and no one really knows what the rules are! Michael Cohen has gone back to jail and Trump is militarizing the country! On a good note Craig has determined what the new name for the NFL Washington Redskins now that they need a marketing makeover. Last but not least, our democracy is still in danger! Grab an adult beverage or take us for a drive, this conversation covers it all and you are sure to be informed and entertained!

"Does Your Vote Count?" Why gerrymandering is killing democracy! featuring Philip Kingston Jul 14, 2020

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Philip Kingston is a former elected member of the Dallas City Council and corporate attorney. A foremost expert in municipal politics Philip discusses the importance of voter participation, why gerrymandering is killing democracy and the cost of inconsistent policy at all levels of government. Voting during a global pandemic is a hurdle for everyone but a hurdle we must cross. Why is policy so difficult and why can't agreements be reached in the current political environment? Philip provides the answers to these questions and the solutions necessary to drive democracy forward. Join the discussion and listen now. Click and subscribe for notification of future podcasts.

"VOTING BY MAIL?" The Importance Of Voter Participation featuring Chris Hollins Jul 06, 2020

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We are experiencing a global pandemic and it has taken foothold in the United States during an election year. Simply being in public spaces despite wearing a mask and keeping our distance from one another can cost us our lives or the lives of those we love. Despite the risks involved voting is the only way we can have our voice heard in a democracy and we all are faced with the choice of how and when we vote. Voting by mail is an option in many states and clearly is the safest and simplest option. Chris Hollins, Harris County Clerk discusses the importance of voter participation and the safety of voting by mail. In addition to voting procedures and participation Chris discusses the changing demographics of Texas and the statistical opportunity of turning Texas Blue! Can the Texas Democratic Party motivate it's base and get their voters to the polls? What does voter turnout look like in 2020? Why is Texas unique? What is the Harris County Clerk responsible for and is it safe to Vote By Mail? All of these questions and more insight from Chris Hollins is available in this podcast. Register and VOTE! Click and subscribe for notifications of future podcasts!

"OH CANADA! The Art Of Diplomacy" featuring Ambassador Bruce Heyman Jun 29, 2020

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Ambassador Bruce Heyman served as the United States Ambassador to Canada under President Barack Obama from 2014 until 2017. He appears regularly on CBC, Fox Business, Bloomberg, CTV, CNBC, and other media outlets as an expert on trade and bilateral issues. Ambassador Heyman and his wife Vicki Heyman served as diplomatic envoys to Canada and authored the #1 Best Seller “The Art of Diplomacy Strengthening the Canada-U.S. Relationship in Times of Uncertainty”.
"Donald Trump doesn't view relationships as being important, it's all about me" - former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Bruce Heyman

In this podcast, Ambassador Heyman draws a direct association between foreign policy and the private sector, proving how bilateral relationships impact your business through trade and other cooperative global initiatives. It is during turbulent times these relationships matter most. Canada has always stood solid with the United States and strategically there is not a better global partner to the USA than Canada!

Religion & LGBTQ Pride "What Would Jesus Do?" featuring Pastor George Mason Jun 22, 2020

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Are you misinterpreting the word of Christ as it pertains to LGBTQ inclusion? In this episode of Breaking Protocol Dr. George Mason of Wilshire Baptist Church walks us through equality of all human beings and why his church opens its doors to everyone! Dr. Mason is a Christian Theologian and Baptist Pastor in Dallas. He is a nationally recognized leader among Baptists, serving the Cooperative Baptist Fellowship, New Baptist Covenant, Duke Divinity School, along with other local and global ecumenical and interfaith endeavors. He is a frequent op-ed contributor to The Dallas Morning News on subjects of public interest that intersect religion, such as public education, race relations and predatory lending. He writes a monthly column on public theology for the Lakewood/East Dallas and Lake Highlands editions of the community news magazine The Advocate. His sermons have been the highest rated program on the Sunday morning worship line up on WRR radio in Dallas for many years. George earned a bachelor of business administration degree in 1978 from the University of Miami (Florida), where he was a quarterback on the football team. He also holds both the master of divinity (1982) and doctor of philosophy (1987) degrees.

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