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461 | Global terrorism concerns grow

Dr. Hans Jacob Schindler, Sr. Director at the Counter Extremism Project, says 2024 signaled a very concerning terrorism trend for 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Food & Wine’s Ray Isle says there are plenty of good, affordable wines

Food & Wine Magazine Executive Editor Ray Isle says, “You could probably spend your entire life drinking wines under $100 and probably under $50 and drink spectacularly good wine for years and years and never run out,” and he has just written the book to prove it! Ray Isle is the executive wine editor for…

462 | Terror attack sets off security scramble in the U.S.

Don Mihalek, Retired Sr. Secret Service agent and Hans-Jakob Schindler, Sr. Director at the Counter Extremism Project break down the impact of the New Orleans terror attack on U.S. security -especially in Washington, D.C. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

463 | Securing the 60th Presidential Inauguration: How does it work?

Matt McCool, Special Agent in Charge of the Secret Service’s Washington Field Office, David Sundberg, Assistant Director of the FBI Washington Field Office and retired Sr. Secret Service Special Agent Don Mihalek break down the concerns and how they’ll be addressed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and…

464 | Trump terminates Bolton’s security detail

President Donald Trump has ordered the security detail terminated for one of his former top advisors, who is facing death threats. John Bolton served as Trump’s national security advisor in his first term. The government of Iran has sought to have Bolton, Trump and others killed after the assassination of Iranian General Qasem Soleimani in 2020….

Food Network star Duskie Estes wants you to know the face behind your food

She’s known for her joyous personality, passion for ethical sourcing and advocacy for small farmers. Duskie Estes has been a leader in the farm-to-table movement for decades. She is also no stranger to television. Estes has competed on two seasons of Food Network’s Next Iron Chef, appeared on an episode of Beat Bobby Flay, and…

465 | Salt Typhoon: The Secret Chinese Government Hack of US Telecoms

This hack, which has been going on for more than a year, still has not been contained. Millions of Americans phone calls and text messages may no longer be private. Dr. James Lewis, a Senior Vice President and the Director of the Technology and Public Policy Program at the Center for Strategic and International Studies joins us…

Mark Mazzoni has some very ‘concrete’ ideas on how to make unique wines at Zialena

As the fourth-generation winegrower and co-owner of Zialena Winery, Mark Mazzoni’s deep-rooted connection to the land and his family’s winemaking legacy have guided his passion for crafting exceptional wines. A pivotal trip to South America in 2004 immersed him in winemaking traditions, broadening his perspective. In 2012, he co-founded Zialena Winery with his sister, Lisa…

466 | Downsizing the U.S. Intelligence Community. Really!

Dan Stanton, Director, National Security Program. University of Ottawa, Professional Development Institute and former Canadian government intelligence official discusses deep concerns he and other former and current intelligence officers have about the changes the Trump administration is making to the intelligence community. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy…

Tyler Klick knows – and grows – wines from the ground up

After graduating from UC Davis’ Viticulture and Enology program, Tyler Klick joined Redwood Empire Vineyard Management in 1997 on the grounds crew and eventually worked himself up to his present position as co-owner and viticulturist. Tyler oversees all traditional and specialty viticulture for REVM and also handles estimating, budgeting and overall construction projects. He is…

467 | Marc Fogel released from Russian prison

Paul Whelan, former “hostage” joins us to discuss Fogel’s release and how he helped Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

468 | Baltic countries deliver a blow to Russia’s energy grid

Margus Tsahkna, Estonia’s Foreign Minister discusses Latvia, Lithuania and Estonia severing their connection to Russia’s energy grid. It’s something many thought was done many years ago. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

469 | The Fallout from Vice President J.D. Vance’s Munich Scolding

Jorn Fleck, senior director with the Europe Center at the Atlantic Council was there and explains why so many people were upset by the remarks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

470 | Pins and Needles: What will happen in Ukraine?

Kristjian Prikk is Estonia’s Ambassador to the U.S. He discusses how the turmoil regarding Ukraine is impacting the war against Russia, the U.S. and Europe Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Tock’s Eric Chmiel wants your next winery visit to be a guaranteed success

As the head of fine dining and wineries at Tock, Eric Chmiel drives the development of partnerships with the world’s best restaurants and wineries. Eric brings extensive expertise and passion to the hospitality industry. In addition to being a self-proclaimed foodie, Eric holds a WSET Level III certification. I invite you to drink in this…

472 | The Ukraine Ceasefire: What’s Putin’s Angle?

Ivanna Klympush-Tsintsadze, a member of Ukraine’s Parliament and former Deputy Prime Minister joins Daniel Fried, former U.S. Ambassador to Poland and current Weiser Family Distinguished Fellow at the Atlantic Council Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

473 | The White House “Signal” Problem

How did a reporter “accidentally” get invited into sensitive government chat group. We hear comments from two people in the chat, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. Former White House Chief Information Officer Theresa Payton also addresses how secure communications should be handled. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…

474 | The Impact of Trump’s Tariffs on US National Security

Mitchell Miller, Capitol Hill Correspondent at WTOP joins me to discuss all the ways the president’s tariffs impact everyone in the U.S. and many people abroad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

475 | Greenland and SIGNAL-GATE

Pipaluk Lynge, Member of Parliament, joins us to make clear her thoughts about the possibility of becoming a part of the U.S. And former National Security Council member Shawn Turner discusses the fallout of the SIGNAL-GATE controversy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at…

476 | Trump’s high-stakes tariff war with China

Dr. Bobo Lo, independent international relations analyst and Nonresident Fellow at the Lowy Institute says China will not likely give in, because if it does, It’s President Xi would likely be ousted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

476 | Trump’s high-stakes tariff war with China

Dr. Bobo Lo, independent international relations analyst and Nonresident Fellow at the Lowy Institute says China will not likely give in, because if it does, It’s President Xi would likely be ousted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 2 – Going for The Win Against M-S

Dave Johnson is a living legend in the sports world of our nation’s capital. For more than 25 years, Dave has been the voice of the NBA’s Washington Wizards, Major League Soccer’s DC United and a sportscaster at WTOP (the most listened-to radio station in Washington, DC). And he also has multiple sclerosis. And his mom…

Episode 3 – Exercise & M-S

Have you ever asked…Is it safe to exercise with MS? Or…Will exercise make my MS worse?  Or…I want to exercise, but where do I even begin? If so, this is the episode for you.    Our host and fitness expert, Nick Irons, will discuss all things MS and exercise.   For nearly 17 years, Nick has been working with MS…

Episode 4 – An MS journey that began at the U.S. Capitol

She’s a lawyer and community activist who served as a member of Congress, representing Maryland for almost 10 years and it was on Capitol Hill in 2016 that former U.S. Rep. Donna Edwards (D) found out she has MS. Now six years after the diagnosis, Edwards shares her MS journey which has taken her around…

Episode 5 – Mastering MS by conquering Mount Everest

For Lori Schneider she had a goal of journeying to the peaks of the world’s tallest mountains but then came the diagnosis of MS. For some that would halt any mountaineering dreams but not for Lori. She continued training, and climbing, not only conquering the tallest mountain, Mount Everest, but she also became the first…

Episode 6 – An Empowered Spirit: An MS advocate shares her MS journey

Diagnosed in 1986, MS Advocate Cathy Chester has since dedicated her life to raising MS awareness and inspiring others with the illness to live their best lives. Chester began her advocacy and started sharing her story publicly in the days before every home had internet and before social media posts could easily reach millions in…

Episode 7 – Walking to raise MS awareness

Nick and Mike take the podcast on the road to the National Mall for the National MS Society’s 2023 Walk MS event in DC. Chartese Berry, President of the National MS Society of Greater Washington D.C. talks about the work the organization is doing to not only raise awareness but help find a cure for…

Episode 8 – Hosts Mike & Nick share their MS stories

Mastering MS host Nick shares his story of growing up with a father with MS and his work to raise awareness which includes swimming the entire Mississippi River! Also, Co-host Mike shares his MS journey which includes the day his MS got his attention, leading to an early diagnosis. Learn more about your ad choices….

Episode 9 – 50 years after the diagnosis: Nick’s dad John Irons shares his MS journey

Mastering MS co-host Nick Iron’s dad John Irons was diagnosed with MS 50 years ago. On this week’s episode he shares how his journey which for many years didn’t include treatment, because none were available. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 10 – Chris Wright on living his NBA dream after the diagnosis.

He’s the first basketball player with MS to play in the NBA. Chris Wright shares his MS journey which includes not letting the illness stop him from playing professional basketball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Episode 11 – John King’s Inspiring Journey: Living with Multiple Sclerosis

In this exclusive interview, CNN Senior National Correspondent John King opens up about his courageous journey living with multiple sclerosis. Join us as he shares his personal story, from when he first suspected something was wrong neurologically to when he finally got the diagnosis. He also opens up about why he kept his illness a…

Episode 12 — Self-Diagnosing Multiple Sclerosis

In this episode of the Mastering MS podcast, our guest is a neurologist who diagnosed himself with Multiple Sclerosis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Philadelphia Inquirer adopts ‘Up for Review’ policy to consider de-listing stories

Evan Benn, senior director of special projects and communications at the Philadelphia Inquirer, and Emily Babay, coverage editor on the Inquirer’s Now Team, discuss the “Up for Review,” policy in which the paper reexamines stories that caused significant harm when they were first reported. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to…

Local news viewed through a postindustrial lens

Carmen Gentile, founder and editor at large of Postindustrial, explains how the independent, journalism-first, multimedia news outlet covers the areas in the United States that were once deemed highly industrialized. While some communities continue to struggles, others are finding new ways to thrive. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe…

The Trust Project tackles the crisis of trust and misinformation in media

Peabody Award-winning journalist Sally Lehrman talks about founding The Trust Project and how the nonprofit global consortium of news organizations is tackling the crisis of trust and misinformation in the media industry. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about…

Documenters boost Resolve Philly’s coverage of important local meetings

Julie Christie, director of data and special projects at Resolve Philly, discusses how her newsroom partnered with Chicago’s City Bureau Documenters Network to recruit, train and pay Philadelphians to attend and take notes at public meetings across the city. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and…

Rethinking incarceration, policing subject of new documentary

In his documentary Reimagining Safety, Matthew Solomon explores the false premise that more police and more prisons makes us safer. He also provides practical and actionable solutions toward achieving systems of safety that work for everyone. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email…

How media misses the mark in covering trans issues

The LGBTQ+ community is once again in the crosshairs of the political debate in the U.S. John Casey, senior editor at the Advocate, discusses how journalists could be doing a better job of covering LGBTQ+ issues. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email…

Better News: How a ‘substantial lifestyle’ inspires and uplifts Black audiences

Greg Hedgepeth is president and CEO of Substantial Media LLC, a Black-owned and operated online subscription-based platform that promotes the “substantial lifestyle” as a way to inspire and uplift its Black audience. Better News recently published a report written by Hedgepeth about Substantial Magazine’s journey to sustainable revenue and growth through partnerships and highly selective content for targeted…

Prison Newspaper Project shares the inside scoop from those inside

Kate McQueen is the editor of the Prison Newspaper Project and shares the inside story of the voices from the inside of America’s prisons on the latest episode of It’s All Journalism. Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about…

The other ‘F’ word and how to unbreak the media

Anna Lind-Guzik, executive editor of The Conversationalist and host of the Unbreaking Media podcast, talks about what can be learned by examining culture and politics through an intersectional feminist lens.  Visit the It’s All Journalism website to find out how to subscribe to our podcast and our weekly email newsletter. Learn more about your ad…