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Rob Simmelkjaer became Chief Executive Officer of NYRR in December 2022. Rob is a runner and two-time New York City Marathon finisher, a native New Yorker, an experienced sports business executive, and a government official, with a record of leadership and performance across a range of sports and media organizations. During his nine-year tenure at ESPN, he served in positions of increasing responsibility and impact as Vice President of International Development, Vice President and Assistant to the President, and Director of NBA Programming. In 2011, he was named Senior Vice President of NBC Sports Ventures, where he led new business development and created and oversaw a number of NBC Sports properties. In addition to his executive roles, Rob has served as an on-air contributor for ABC News, ESPN, NBC Sports, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, and the Tennis Channel. He anchored MSNBC’s coverage of the 2012 and 2016 Summer Olympics. Most recently, he founded Persona Media Inc., a social media platform and video production service. In 2020, Rob was appointed by Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont to serve in a volunteer role as Chairman of the Board of Directors for the Connecticut Lottery. The NAACP named him one of Connecticut’s ''100 Most Influential'' African-Americans in 2021. Mr. Simmelkjaer is a graduate of Dartmouth College and Harvard Law School, and he practiced law in New York City at Weil, Gotshal and Manges, and Cravath, Swaine & Moore.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Then a 23-year old law student looking to make a difference in his home state, Matt Rooney launched The Save Jersey Blog in August 2008 without any fanfare, a $0 budget and a homemade Facebook group page. He began to write about both trending and under-the-radar topics in New Jersey politics. Matt recognized a critical need for an independent, pro-taxpayer voice in the New Jersey media and sought to meet it. Over the next few years, Mr. Rooney’s one-man blogging operation quickly blossomed into the primary online gathering place for New Jersey’s long-beleaguered conservative movement with tens of thousands of weekly visitors (and some very vocal detractors, too) and well over a million unique visitors annually. Save Jersey has been cited or credited hundreds of times over the years by news outlets from local and regional publications. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ted Metellus became NYRR’s Chief Event Production Officer and Race Director in November 2024; previously, he was the Senior Vice President of Events and Race Director of the TCS New York City Marathon in May 2022. Mr. Metellus leads NYRR's event management and logistics, experiential events, youth events teams, event safety and security, and oversees warehouse operations. Ted has more than 20 years of experience in public, marketing, charity event production and the endurance sports industry. He has worked with industry leaders such as Pallotta TeamsWorks, NYRR, Eventage, the Miami Marathon, the Philadelphia Triathlon, Lifetime Triathlons, the Rock 'n' Roll Marathon Series, and IRONMAN, to name a few. He loves of creating an enjoyable and safe guest experience translates to every aspect of his work at NYRR.Mr. Metellus was the 2016 National Center for Spectator Sport Safety and Security (NCS4) Professional of the Year; the award is given annually to an individual who demonstrates outstanding leadership in addressing safety/security issues.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Jon Crowley, Executive Director of the New Jersey Motion Picture and Televison Commission(NJMPTVC), where he leads the state's film initiatives and oversee its film sector development. With over twenty years of experience in the television industry, Crowley has produced and directed numerous popular series, earning two Emmy awards and a CableACE Writing nomination. NJEDA CEO Tim Sullivan expressed enthusiasm for Crowley's leadership in attracting film productions to New Jersey, while NJMPTVC Chairman Michael Uslan highlighted his valuable experience in promoting the state as a filming destination. Crowley has also served on the Atlantic Highlands Borough Council since 2017 and worked to certify the municipality as ''Film Ready''.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sliwa describes himself as a Republican candidate ''running for mayor of New York City to finally end the disastrous reign of de Blasio-Cuomo''. In the late 1970s, he founded the Guardian Angels, a nonprofit volunteer organization that began its anti-crime activities by patrolling the subways. Today, the group has chapters in 13 countries and over 100 cities, according to its website. Safety and refunding the police are central to the campaign of Sliwa, a radio host who still wears the Angels’ trademark red beret. He proposes adding 4,500 uniformed and 500 undercover officers to patrol the subways. He also calls for restoring "all budget cuts" to the NYPD and giving the department more money to combat gun violence. Sliwa is part of the Republican wing that does not support former President Donald Trump. In the first debate of the GOP candidates, he said he had never voted for Trump. The 67-year-old current Manhattan resident got involved in community work at an early age. At 14, he became known as a "neighborhood garbage collector" when he opened a recycling center in Brooklyn.Website: sliwaforny.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Greg Giangrande is a transformative Human Resources and Communications leader with an exceptional record and reputation as a trusted partner and counselor to CEOs, Executive Leadership teams and Company Boards across iconic, multi-platform companies with global scale. Recognized as a leading authority on careers and the workplace, Greg is the "GoToGreg" career advice columnist for the NY Post; and is a weekly on-air contributor for iHeart Radio's 710~WOR morning show; and frequent television on-air contributor for Good Day NY, Fox_5 News. He is currently the Global Chief People and Communications Officer for Ellucian - a private equity-owned global market leader in Ed Tech powering the future of Higher Education. Greg has a BA in Journalism and a MA in Communications from New York University, where he taught public speaking and communications courses as an adjunct faculty member for 20 years.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giacchino ''Jack'' Ciattarelli is an American politician and businessman. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2011 to 2018, representing the 16th legislative district. He was also the Republican nominee in the 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election, which he narrowly lost to incumbent Democrat Phil Murphy. Ciattarelli announced that he is running for the Republican nomination in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HELLO, FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli is the daily podcast where tomorrow’s biggest questions come alive. Are aliens already visiting us? Could your next job be in space? What if satellites could find lost cities, or stop the next wildfire? What happens if America loses the space race… or if every satellite went dark tomorrow? From Mars to UFOs, from flying cars to ''civilization starter kits'', each episode blends science, technology, and imagination with the real choices shaping our world. It’s smart, fast, and curious, built for anyone who’s ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what comes next. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the future, knocking on your door. HELLO FUTURE can be found on the iHeart Radio App.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J.C. Polanco is an attorney, a proud member of the Department of Ethnic and Race Studies, and is celebrating his 23rd year in education. Polanco has taught Latino Studies, History, Economics, and Business Law at the Borough of Manhattan Community College of the City University. While serving the students here at BMCC, Polanco served as an executive for the NYS legislature for two decades and is a former Bronx Commissioner and President of the NYC Board of Elections. Today, Polanco also serves as President & CEO of the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc., the country’s most influential law school pipeline. J.C. is a Bronx kid all the way; not only was he a New York Yankee batboy for the 1994 and 1995 seasons, and he’s dedicated his career to the people of the Bronx. After growing up in the Fordham section of the Bronx and attending Fordham Prep, Polanco left briefly to study politics and history at the University at Albany. J.C. quickly returned to the Bronx and became a Social Studies teacher at Truman High School in Co-op City. While teaching at Truman and Boricua College, J.C. attended Fordham Law School and the Fordham Graduate School of Business as a night student to complete a law degree and MBA. J.C. has served as a policy commentator for MetroFocus on PBS, Tiempo De Debate on Univision 41, and NY1 Inside City Hall, Consultant’s Corner. Polanco has also appeared on NY1 Pura Politica, NPR’s the Brian Lehrer Show, Fox News, CNN, and many other critical media outlets to discuss politics, election law, and administration. In 2017, J.C. became the first American of Dominican descent to run for citywide office in New York City on a major party ticket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rich DeMuro hosts the nationally syndicated "Rich on Tech" radio show on 350+ stations, including 710~WOR in New York City. On the show, he discusses consumer technology news and answers questions. Rich covers major tech events and received a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award for his coverage of technology-related social issues. He has appeared on numerous national TV shows and networks, prior Rich was a senior editor at CNET and a reporter at Channel One News and local TV stations. Originally from New Jersey, he graduated from USC with a degree in broadcast journalism, and has over 1 million combined followers on social media @richontech. Now Rich can heard Sunday evenings 8PM and his weekly segment with Mendte in the Mornings on 710~WOR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Piven, born in New York City, is an acclaimed actor and comedian known for his energetic style. He won a Golden Globe and three Emmys for his role as Ari Gold on the HBO series Entourage. Piven also starred in the drama Mr Selfridge and appeared in films like Grosse Pointe Blank and Serendipity. Piven is also an accomplished stand-up comedian and is embarking on the Jeremy Piven tour, a series of live stand-up shows, starting in Australia in August 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mike Lawler has a long history of public service. Prior to being elected to the State Assembly, he served as the Deputy Town Supervisor in Orangetown and was a Senior Advisor to the Westchester County Executive.Mike also served as Executive Director of the State Republican Party and previously founded his own government affairs and public relations firm. He graduated from Manhattan College with degrees in Accounting and Finance and was Valedictorian of his graduating class.In Congress, Mike Lawler serves on the House Financial Services Committee and the House Foreign Affairs Committee. He also serves on nearly 50 congressional caucuses, including as Co-Chair of the Anti-Congestion Tax Caucus, Appalachian National Scenic Trails Caucus, and the Moldova Caucus. He also serves on the bipartisan SALT Caucus and the Problem Solvers Caucus.Mike is a lifelong Hudson Valley resident. He grew up in Rockland County and graduated from Suffern High School.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Johnny Oleksinski has been The New York Post’s entertainment critic, its leading voice on movies and theater, since 2018. He began at The Post as an entertainment reporter in 2015. Before moving to New York, he was a theater writer/editor at the Chicago Tribune and was chief theater critic of Newcity Chicago. He is a voting member of the New York Drama Critics Circle. Mr. Oleksinski majored in theater at Illinois State University. He lives in the East Village, and can be heard every on 710~WOR Radio.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

HELLO, FUTURE with Kevin Cirilli is the daily podcast where tomorrow’s biggest questions come alive. Are aliens already visiting us? Could your next job be in space? What if satellites could find lost cities, or stop the next wildfire? What happens if America loses the space race… or if every satellite went dark tomorrow? From Mars to UFOs, from flying cars to ''civilization starter kits'', each episode blends science, technology, and imagination with the real choices shaping our world. It’s smart, fast, and curious, built for anyone who’s ever looked up at the night sky and wondered what comes next. This isn’t science fiction. It’s the future, knocking on your door.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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J.C. Polanco is an attorney, a proud member of the Department of Ethnic and Race Studies, and is celebrating his 23rd year in education. Polanco has taught Latino Studies, History, Economics, and Business Law at the Borough of Manhattan Community College of the City University. While serving the students here at BMCC, Polanco served as an executive for the NYS legislature for two decades and is a former Bronx Commissioner and President of the NYC Board of Elections. Today, Polanco also serves as President & CEO of the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc., the country’s most influential law school pipeline. J.C. is a Bronx kid all the way; not only was he a New York Yankee batboy for the 1994 and 1995 seasons, and he’s dedicated his career to the people of the Bronx. After growing up in the Fordham section of the Bronx and attending Fordham Prep, Polanco left briefly to study politics and history at the University at Albany. J.C. quickly returned to the Bronx and became a Social Studies teacher at Truman High School in Co-op City. While teaching at Truman and Boricua College, J.C. attended Fordham Law School and the Fordham Graduate School of Business as a night student to complete a law degree and MBA. J.C. has served as a policy commentator for MetroFocus on PBS, Tiempo De Debate on Univision 41, and NY1 Inside City Hall, Consultant’s Corner. Polanco has also appeared on NY1 Pura Politica, NPR’s the Brian Lehrer Show, Fox News, CNN, and many other critical media outlets to discuss politics, election law, and administration. In 2017, J.C. became the first American of Dominican descent to run for citywide office in New York City on a major party ticket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeffrey Lichtman has successfully handled criminal trials and appeals on some of the country’s largest stages and recently described by the media as a ''legendary New York criminal defense attorney''. His clients include those charged in the federal and state systems with white collar and non-white collar offenses. For over 30 years, Mr. Lichtman’s practice style has been marked by exhaustive pretrial preparation and smothering pressure inside the courtroom. His cross-examinations, in fact, have been described in the media during the John Gotti, Jr. trial as a “relentless pounding” in which witnesses were “put through the blender and shredded.” The Gotti trial ended with the dismissal of three murder conspiracy charges, an acquittal on a $25 million securities fraud charge, and a deadlocked jury on every remaining count. The media described the verdict as an “unbelievable courtroom upset” and Mr. Lichtman’s work as “brilliant.” In the recent high-profile Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman trial lasting 3 1/2 months, Mr. Lichtman’s work was described by the media as “an astonishing performance” and “so wildly entertaining.”Some of Mr. Lichtman’s recent clients also include Assistant USC basketball coach Tony Bland, Emma Coronel, rappers Fat Joe and The Game, the alleged Boss of the Colombo Family Andrew Russo, Olympians, judges, doctors, lawyers, politicians, and countless others.Mr. Lichtman’s appellate practice has also had great success, winning freedom for clients sentenced to lengthy prison terms. In September of 2010, he won the freedom for a client who had been convicted and sentenced to 27 years in prison for multiple counts of sexual assault of four victims. After his appeal to the NJ Appellate Division forced the trial court to grant a hearing on trial counsel’s possible ineffectiveness, Mr. Lichtman’s scathing examination of trial counsel was halted by the judge – who indicated she was prepared to vacate the conviction on the spot – and the client was released, never to return to prison again.A 1990 graduate of Duke University School of Law, Mr. Lichtman’s office has begun representing individuals on Civil Rights/police misconduct issues as well as on sexual harassment and discrimination claims — and in just a short time, Mr. Lichtman has garnered multiple millions of dollars of settlements for women sexually harassed in the workplace, and was selected as a member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum.Mr. Lichtman has recently been profiled in New York Magazine, the New York Daily News, and in The New York Times as part of the “Public Lives” series. Mr. Lichtman can also be heard as a guest host on 710 WOR Radio and other media outlets. Mr. Lichtman’s office website is JeffreyLichtman.com.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Rich DeMuro hosts the nationally syndicated "Rich on Tech" radio show on 350+ stations, including 710~WOR in New York City. On the show, he discusses consumer technology news and answers questions. Rich covers major tech events and received a Los Angeles Area Emmy Award for his coverage of technology-related social issues. He has appeared on numerous national TV shows and networks, prior Rich was a senior editor at CNET and a reporter at Channel One News and local TV stations. Originally from New Jersey, he graduated from USC with a degree in broadcast journalism, and has over 1 million combined followers on social media @richontech. Now Rich can heard Sunday evenings 8PM and his weekly segment with Mendte in the Mornings on 710~WOR.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Mary Rooke is a Catholic mom of four and author of the Daily Caller's column featuring based takes on modern-day insanities. She also writes analysis for Patriot subscribers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Bruce Blakeman was elected Nassau County Executive on November 2, 2021. Since taking office, his top priority has been protecting taxpayers and ensuring fiscal responsibility. He fulfilled his promise to eliminate $150 million in planned tax hikes from the previous administration and implemented financial policies that have earned Nassau County multiple credit rating upgrades from Wall Street. These upgrades save taxpayers money every time the County has issued bonds for the many road repaving, park improvement, and other infrastructure projects undertaken on Blakeman’s watch. ​Blakeman has taken a firm stance on public safety. With cashless bail laws and the national border crisis impacting Nassau County, he has sworn in hundreds of new law enforcement officers, increased police funding, and broken ground on a state-of-the-art police training village—all without raising taxes. He also launched Operation Overwatch, a roving police patrol unit designed to deter crime and ensure rapid response. As a result, Nassau County has seen improved response times and increased police presence. While crime has surged in New York City, major crime in Nassau has declined, helping make Nassau the safest county in America, according to U.S. News & World Report.​As County Executive, Blakeman has taken decisive action against progressive policies he believes are harmful to Nassau residents. He signed an executive order ensuring Nassau will never become a sanctuary county. To combat South American gangs, crime rings, and migrants with criminal records who are wanted for crimes against residents, Blakeman has ordered the Nassau County Police Department to work with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) to arrest and deport these thugs.​Mr. Blakeman continues to advocate for Nassau’s fair share of state funding, as reports indicate Long Island sends $14 billion more in taxpayer dollars to Albany than it receives in return. Most disturbingly, in recent years Nassau County school districts have faced the threat of State aid cuts and regionalization efforts while State lawmakers earmarked billions of taxpayer dollars for housing and legal aid services for migrants entering the nation illegally.​ County Executive Bruce Blakeman is no stranger to the fight for parental rights in education. He signed New York State’s first executive order to restore the rights of parents to send their children to school without masks. A champion for the rights of women and girls to compete in sporting events in female leagues without biological males bullying their way onto those teams, Bruce Blakeman signed the nation’s first executive order to protect women’s sports. ​In response to rising antisemitism, Blakeman organized the region’s largest pro-Israel rally, bringing over 6,000 people together to stand against terrorism. He also established a bipartisan Task Force to Combat Antisemitism on Long Island and, in 2024, signed the nation’s first law banning face masks in public spaces when used to conceal identities during hate-filled, violent protests.​ Blakeman has prioritized tackling the opioid epidemic by investing millions in prevention, education, enforcement, and recovery programs, making Nassau County a leader in the fight against addiction.​Before serving as County Executive, Blakeman was a Hempstead Town Councilman from 2015 to 2021, where he consistently voted to cut property taxes and supported fiscally responsible budgets that earned the Town of Hempstead one of the highest credit ratings on Wall Street. He also championed ethics reforms, creating the Town’s first-ever Compliance Officer and appointing a former federal prosecutor as Town Attorney. As part of his commitment to fighting antisemitism, he passed landmark legislation ensuring the town does not do business with entities that boycott, divest from, or sanction Israel.​Blakeman’s public service extends beyond elected office. He was appointed Commissioner of the...See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Ron Ananian knows his craft and for over 25 years, motorists have received quality, honest work with a smile at Ron’s repair facility, R\A Automotive. ''We fix everything but a broken heart,'' says Ron. Based in Waldwick, New Jersey, this family-owned professional service business has been named the best in the country by CARQUEST Corporation and the New Jersey Automotive Mechanical Shop of the Year. Growing up, Ron learned some valuable lessons from his father, a mechanic who serviced President Franklin Roosevelt’s DC-3 aircraft during World War II. He got the repair bug helping his father tune up the family car in time for an annual vacation. ''He taught me to respect tools and machines. My dad, who worked as the lead mechanic for American Airlines at LaGuardia Airport, would say, ‘There is a place for everything and everything in its place. Think your way through the problem, use your head, be precise, select the right tool for the job and you’ll find your way'', explains Ron, who got hands-on experience as a teenager taking apart and repairing anything mechanical from lawnmowers, motorcycles, and cars to even a washing machine.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis is serving her third term representing New York’s 11th Congressional District which encompasses Staten Island and parts of Southern Brooklyn. Malliotakis is a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means and throughout her tenure she has been focused on making America’s cities safe again, securing the southern border, tackling inflation to strengthen our economy and unleashing America’s energy potential.Malliotakis’ office has resolved over 21,000 constituent cases, helped 193 immigrants become United States citizens, and delivered over $220 million to the district including federal funding for the NYPD, U.S. Coast Guard Sector New York, local sewer projects, several area hospitals, and the St. George Theatre. Malliotakis delivered on her promise to secure New York’s fair share of federal mass transit funding as a previous member of the House Committee on Transportation & Infrastructure with her vote for the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA). Over $100 million has already been committed to NY-11 from the IIJA for various projects including the rehabilitation of bridges over the Staten Island Expressway, Gowanus Expressway, and dredging in Arthur Kill Terminal. Malliotakis also worked to get the Staten Island Seawall Project back on track after costly redesign requests made by the city caused years of delays and has ensured the federal share of the project will be fully funded to completion alleviating the financial burden on the city and state. As a previous member of the House Committee of Foreign Affairs, Malliotakis has been a strong voice for American values overseas, reducing our reliance on China and against the spread of communism in Central and South America. She has stood up for our allies, such as Greece, Cyprus, and Israel against neighboring authoritarian regimes. Malliotakis successfully inserted language into the National Defense Authorization Act requiring more transparency regarding Iran’s nefarious activities on U.S. soil and helped pass a bipartisan amendment establishing congressional oversight on any sale of F-16 fighter jets and military equipment to Turkey. Prior to Congress, Malliotakis spent five terms in the New York State Assembly where she fought to restore ethics in Albany, expand transit service in her district, improve programs for senior citizens, reform education, better New York’s economic climate and help her community rebuild after Hurricane Sandy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sliwa describes himself as a Republican candidate ''running for mayor of New York City to finally end the disastrous reign of de Blasio-Cuomo''. In the late 1970s, he founded the Guardian Angels, a nonprofit volunteer organization that began its anti-crime activities by patrolling the subways. Today, the group has chapters in 13 countries and over 100 cities, according to its website. Safety and refunding the police are central to the campaign of Sliwa, a radio host who still wears the Angels’ trademark red beret. He proposes adding 4,500 uniformed and 500 undercover officers to patrol the subways. He also calls for restoring "all budget cuts" to the NYPD and giving the department more money to combat gun violence. Sliwa is part of the Republican wing that does not support former President Donald Trump. In the first debate of the GOP candidates, he said he had never voted for Trump. The 67-year-old current Manhattan resident got involved in community work at an early age. At 14, he became known as a "neighborhood garbage collector" when he opened a recycling center in Brooklyn.Website: sliwaforny.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Doctor Gregory A. Poland is an American physician and vaccinologist. He is the Mary Lowell Leary professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, as well as the director of the Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. He is also the editor-in-chief of the medical journal Vaccine. Poland received his BA in biology from Illinois Wesleyan University In 1977 where he was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity. He received his MD from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1981. Poland also received an MA in theology from Westminster Theological Seminary. Doctor Poland is known for researching the immunogenetics of responses to certain vaccines, including smallpox vaccines. He has also written about the negative impacts of the false claim that the MMR vaccine might cause autism, and is an outspoken advocate of mandatory influenza vaccination. After developing tinnitus after his COVID vaccination he has called for better safety studies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Gary Myers started covering the NFL in 1978 and was in the press box at Candlestick Park for The Catch on January 10, 1982, as the beat writer covering the Cowboys for the Dallas Morning News. In 1989, he not only joined the New York Daily News, but also began a thirteen-season run as the inside information reporter for HBO’s popular Inside the NFL. Myers has also hosted the YES Network’s This Week in Football since 2002.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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John D. Cohen currently serves as the Executive Director for the Program for Countering Hybrid Threats at the Center for Internet Security. In that role, he works closely with law enforcement, mental health, and civil society organizations across the Nation to address issues relating to the impact of social media and the Internet on crime, violence, community safety, and constitutional protections. He is also an Adjunct Professor at the Georgetown University Security Studies Program. From January 2021 through April 2022, he served as the Assistant Secretary for Counter-terrorism and Law Enforcement Policy, Coordinator for Counterterrorism and the Senior Official Performing the Duties of the Under Secretary of Intelligence and Analysis at the United States Department of Homeland Security. Prior to his most recent service at DHS, Cohen is also an on-air expert for ABC News on homeland security, terrorism, counter-intelligence, and law enforcement issues. Cohen has four decades of experience in law enforcement, counter-intelligence, and homeland security. He has studied mass casualty attacks and is currently studying the impact of Internet-based communications technologies on crime and homeland/national security. During the Obama Administration he served as the Acting Under-Secretary for Intelligence and Analysis (I&A) and Counterterrorism Coordinator for the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS). During his time at DHS, Mr. Cohen was a direct adviser to the Secretary and he oversaw the development and implementation of a number of high visibility Department-wide crime prevention, counterterrorism, counter-intelligence and border and transportation security initiatives. Mr. Cohen also led the Department’s efforts to establish multi-disciplinary programs focused on: countering violent extremism; preventing and responding to mass casualty/active shooter attacks; improving information sharing; and expanding DHS’ interactions and collaboration with state and local law enforcement organizations, private sector companies and faith-based organizations.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

J.C. Polanco is an attorney, a proud member of the Department of Ethnic and Race Studies, and is celebrating his 23rd year in education. Polanco has taught Latino Studies, History, Economics, and Business Law at the Borough of Manhattan Community College of the City University. While serving the students here at BMCC, Polanco served as an executive for the NYS legislature for two decades and is a former Bronx Commissioner and President of the NYC Board of Elections. Today, Polanco also serves as President & CEO of the Council on Legal Education Opportunity, Inc., the country’s most influential law school pipeline. J.C. is a Bronx kid all the way; not only was he a New York Yankee batboy for the 1994 and 1995 seasons, and he’s dedicated his career to the people of the Bronx. After growing up in the Fordham section of the Bronx and attending Fordham Prep, Polanco left briefly to study politics and history at the University at Albany. J.C. quickly returned to the Bronx and became a Social Studies teacher at Truman High School in Co-op City. While teaching at Truman and Boricua College, J.C. attended Fordham Law School and the Fordham Graduate School of Business as a night student to complete a law degree and MBA. J.C. has served as a policy commentator for MetroFocus on PBS, Tiempo De Debate on Univision 41, and NY1 Inside City Hall, Consultant’s Corner. Polanco has also appeared on NY1 Pura Politica, NPR’s the Brian Lehrer Show, Fox News, CNN, and many other critical media outlets to discuss politics, election law, and administration. In 2017, J.C. became the first American of Dominican descent to run for citywide office in New York City on a major party ticket.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Robert Thompson is the founding director of the Bleier Center for Television and Popular Culture and a Trustee Professor of Television and Popular Culture. He was a visiting professor for six summers at Cornell University and served for nine years as professor and director of the N.H.S.I. Television and Film Institute at Northwestern University. Thompson is the general editor of an ongoing series of books about television published by Syracuse University Press. He is the former president of the National Popular Culture Association and lectures across the country on the subject of television and popular culture. In 1991 and 1992, he was awarded the Stephen H. Coltrin Award for Excellence in Communication Theory by the International Radio and Television Society. Robert is the author or editor of five books: ''Television's Second Golden Age'' (Continuum, 1996); ''Prime Time, Prime Movers'' (Little, Brown, 1992); ''Adventures on Prime Time'' (Praeger, 1990); and ''Television Studies'' (Praeger 1989). Robert has been dubbed a ''pop culture ambassador'' by the Associated Press, and also has contributed to hundreds of radio and TV programs and publications.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

America’s Artist Scott LoBaido has respectfully painted thousands of renditions of Old Glory for over 30 years. On schools, homes, fire houses, police stations, cars, and canvases. LoBaido’s past is rather colorful, his work has been featured in thousands of newspaper articles, TV news programs and radio shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sean Spicer is an American former political aide who served as the 30th White House Press Secretary and as White House Communications Director under President Donald Trump in 2017. Spicer was communications director of the Republican National Committee from 2011 to 2017, and its chief strategist from 2015 to 2017. During his tenure as White House press secretary, Spicer made a number of public statements that were controversial and false and developed a contentious relationship with the White House press corps. The first such instance occurred on January 21, 2017, the day following Trump's inauguration. Spicer repeated the claim that crowds at Trump's inauguration ceremony were the largest ever at such an event and that the press had deliberately underestimated the number of spectators. After this statement was widely criticized, Trump aide Kellyanne Conway said that Spicer had presented what she called "alternative facts" regarding the inauguration's attendance numbers. Spicer resigned as White House Press Secretary on July 21, 2017, although he remained at the White House in an unspecified capacity until August 31. Since leaving the White House, Spicer has published the memoir The Briefing: Politics, the Press, and the President, appeared as a contestant on season 28 of Dancing with the Stars, and hosted a political talk show on Newsmax TV.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Alexander Marlow an American media executive who is the editor-in-chief of Breitbart News and an author. Marlow began his career as Andrew Breitbart's editorial assistant, a position he held for four years. He was hired in 2008 as Breitbart's inaugural managing editor and served as its first employee. Marlow is the former host of Breitbart News Daily on SiriusXM. Marlow was born to a father whom is Catholic and his mother is Jewish. For high school, he attended Harvard-Westlake School. While a student there, he befriended Andrew Breitbart, who hired him as the first employee at Breitbart News to do odd jobs and minor copy editing. He says that at the time his job was mostly being a ''glorified personal assistant'' to Breitbart, which subsequently developed into an editorial position as the site became more successful. As editor-in-chief of Breitbart, Marlow has indicated the key narratives for the website include immigration, the Islamic State, race riots, traditional values, and Hillary Clinton. Marlow has stated Brietbart is not intended to influence, but to report and highlight stories that conservatives consider important, particularly those involving trade, spending, and immigration.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doctor Gregory A. Poland is an American physician and vaccinologist. He is the Mary Lowell Leary professor of medicine at the Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, as well as the director of the Mayo Clinic's Vaccine Research Group. He is also the editor-in-chief of the medical journal Vaccine. Poland received his BA in biology from Illinois Wesleyan University In 1977 where he was a member of Sigma Pi fraternity. He received his MD from the Southern Illinois University School of Medicine in 1981. Poland also received an MA in theology from Westminster Theological Seminary. Doctor Poland is known for researching the immunogenetics of responses to certain vaccines, including smallpox vaccines. He has also written about the negative impacts of the false claim that the MMR vaccine might cause autism, and is an outspoken advocate of mandatory influenza vaccination. After developing tinnitus after his COVID vaccination he has called for better safety studies.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Alexander Paterson became the 55th Governor of the State of New York on March 17, 2008. In his first address as Governor, he spoke about the challenges facing New York and his plans to build a better and brighter future for all citizens. He was ahead of the national curve in predicting and acting on the state’s fiscal downturn.During Governor Paterson’s 2008 inaugural address, he foretold of an impending national fiscal crisis and collapse. This forecast compelled New York’s Legislature to convene for a special session in August 2008. As a result of this session, the state reduced its deficit by $2 billion and mitigated further devastating financial upheaval, allowing it to maintain its credit rating for the duration of his term. He enacted legislation attaching severe criminal penalties to predatory lending and reduced New York’s fiscal deficit by nearly $40 billion. One of his greatest achievements was establishing a new budget process that has yielded on-time budgets since he left office. Governor Paterson embodies a rare combination of skills, including a unique understanding of marketplace drivers and surrounding events. He earned his B.A in History from Columbia University and his J.D. from Hofstra Law School. Prior to becoming New York State’s 55th governor in March 2008, David began his political career when he was elected to represent Harlem in 1985 at the age of 31, making him the third youngest state senator in New York’s history. In 2002, he was elected as Minority Leader of the New York State Senate, becoming the first African-American and blind legislative leader in the state’s history. Among his many other accomplishments and distinctions, he was honored to address the 2004 Democratic National Convention. In 2014, David was appointed as Chairman of the New York State Democratic Party and served on the Board of the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. He was previously an adjunct professor of government at New York University and later joined the faculty at Touro College. He consulted for three years for the Durst Corporation and the National Federation of the Blind and currently chairs the Board of the Achilles Track Club. David is a highly sought-after speaker, frequently appearing as a guest commentator on nationally broadcast news and radio related programs. Upon leaving his position as Director/Investments with the Stifel Investment Bank’s Moldaver Paterson & Lee Group, he joined Kivvit, a nationally acclaimed public affairs and public relations firm. David is also Senior Vice President and Senior Advisor to Las Vegas Sands Corp. In his current position, he is helping lead the charge to help the casino and resort developer’s efforts to expand gaming downstate to create jobs and bring billions of dollars in immediate and sustainable revenue streams that will help people throughout New York. In addition, Governor Paterson is Vice President for Diversity, Inclusion, and Belonging & Distinguished Professor at Touro University. David recently published his autobiography, Black, Blind & In Charge, a story of visionary leadership and overcoming adversity. David’s mother, Portia Paterson, who fought to make him one of the first blind students to attend public school.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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John Crowley is an Irish theatre and film director. He is best known for the films Brooklyn (2015) and his debut feature, Intermission (2003), for which he won an Irish Film and Television Award for Best Director. He is a brother of the designer Bob Crowley. John became involved in theatre as a student, seeing it as a stepping stone to directing film. He began directing plays in Dublin in the early 1990s, reached London's West End by 1996 and eventually become an associate director at the Donmar Warehouse. In 2000, he directed Come and Go as part of the Beckett on Film series and made his feature debut Intermission (2003), a comedy drama set in Dublin, starring Colin Farrell, Cillian Murphy and Kelly Macdonald, based on a screenplay by playwright Mark O'Rowe.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Giacchino ''Jack'' Ciattarelli is an American politician and businessman. A member of the Republican Party, he served in the New Jersey General Assembly from 2011 to 2018, representing the 16th legislative district. He was also the Republican nominee in the 2021 New Jersey gubernatorial election, which he narrowly lost to incumbent Democrat Phil Murphy. Ciattarelli announced that he is running for the Republican nomination in the 2025 New Jersey gubernatorial election.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.