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| TV Shows That Should Have Won Awards But Didnt |
| Posted on Sunday, February 01 @ 00:02:18 PST (8 reads) | |
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Awards season frequently sparks debates about which television series received the recognition they deserved and which were unjustly ignored. Many critically acclaimed productions build loyal fanbases and define pop culture without ever securing the most prestigious trophies in the industry. The voting bodies often favor traditional dramas or repeated winners over boundary-pushing genre shows and innovative comedies. This list explores the most notable programs that concluded their runs or spent years on air without taking home the top series awards in their respective categories.
‘the wire’ (2002–2008) blown deadline productions david simon crafted a gritty and realistic exploration of the drug trade in baltimore through the eyes of law enforcement and dealers. The series expanded its scope each season to include the port system and the city government and the school system and the print news media. Critics widely regard ‘the wire’ as one of the greatest television dramas of all time due to its complex narrative and sociopolitical commentary. The show surprisingly never won a primetime emmy award and only received two nominations for writing during its entire run.
‘better call saul’ (2015–2022) sony pictures television this prequel to ‘breaking bad’ transformed a comic relief character into a tragic figure named jimmy mcgill. Bob odenkirk and rhea seehorn delivered nuanced performances that captivated audiences for six seasons. The series holds a notorious record for receiving fifty-three emmy nominations without securing a single win. Fans and critics argued that the distinct visual style and meticulous character development surpassed even its predecessor.
‘it’s always sunny in philadelphia’ (2005–present) 3 arts entertainment the longest-running live-action sitcom in american television history continues to push boundaries with its dark humor and satirical bite. Rob mcelhenney and the gang constantly reinvent the format while exploring taboo subjects that other network comedies avoid. The show has maintained a loyal cult following and critical consistency for nearly two decades. Despite its longevity and cultural impact the series has been almost entirely ignored by major awards bodies.
‘the leftovers’ (2014–2017) warner bros. Television damon lindelof created a profound meditation on grief and faith after a global event causes two percent of the population to vanish. The narrative shifts from a small town in new york to texas and eventually australia as the characters search for meaning. Carrie coon gave a performance that many critics cited as one of the best of the decade. The series received zero emmy nominations during its initial airing despite widespread acclaim for its writing and direction.
‘bojack horseman’ (2014–2020) the tornante company this animated series used a world of anthropomorphic animals to explore deep themes of depression and addiction and accountability. Will arnett voiced the washed-up sitcom star as he navigated his past mistakes in hollywood. The show balanced sharp satire of the entertainment industry with devastating emotional moments. It was nominated for outstanding animated program multiple times but never took home the trophy.
‘hannibal’ (2013–2015) the de laurentiis company bryan fuller adapted the characters from thomas harris novels into a visually stunning psychological horror series. Mads mikkelsen offered a sophisticated and terrifying interpretation of the iconic cannibal psychiatrist opposite hugh dancy. The show featured art direction and cinematography that were unprecedented for network television. It developed a passionate fanbase but struggled with ratings and failed to garner major award recognition before its cancellation.
‘the americans’ (2013–2018) dreamworks television keri russell and matthew rhys starred as two soviet intelligence officers posing as a married couple in suburban washington d.C. During the reagan administration. The series masterfully blended spy thriller elements with intense domestic drama and questions of loyalty. It took six seasons for the show to finally win writing and acting awards but it never won the top prize for outstanding drama series. Critics consistently ranked it as the best show on television during its run.
‘parks and recreation’ (2009–2015) universal television amy poehler led an ensemble cast in this optimistic mockumentary about local government employees in pawnee. The show evolved from a clone of ‘the office’ into a distinct entity filled with heart and memorable characters like ron swanson. It received nomination after nomination for outstanding comedy series but always lost to other juggernauts. Poehler herself received numerous nominations for her performance as leslie knope without a win.
‘community’ (2009–2015) universal media studios dan harmon created a meta-comedy that constantly deconstructed television tropes through the lens of a community college study group. The series experimented with various genres including action movies and claymation and 8-bit video games. It faced constant threats of cancellation and behind-the-scenes drama throughout its six seasons. ‘Community’ won a singular emmy for technical achievement in animation but was otherwise shut out of major categories.
‘buffy the vampire slayer’ (1997–2003) 20th century fox television joss whedon used supernatural metaphors to explore the trials of adolescence and young adulthood. Sarah michelle gellar anchored the series as the chosen one who protects the world from darkness while trying to live a normal life. The show pioneered serialized storytelling and influenced a generation of television writers. Academics and critics praise its writing yet it was largely ignored by voters who held a bias against genre television.
‘star trek: the next generation’ (1987–1994) paramount television patrick stewart brought gravitas to the role of captain jean-luc picard and elevated the science fiction genre. The series tackled complex ethical dilemmas and social issues through its allegorical storytelling. It became the first syndicated show to receive a nomination for outstanding drama series in its final season. Despite this breakthrough recognition it ultimately lost the award and never won the top honor.
‘deadwood’ (2004–2006) paramount television david milch wrote dialogue that blended shakespearean rhythms with profane frontier vernacular in this western drama. The series depicted the growth of a lawless camp into a town while exploring the foundations of civilization and capitalism. Ian mcshane delivered an iconic performance as the ruthless saloon owner al swearengen. The show was abruptly canceled after three seasons and never won outstanding drama series.
‘battlestar galactica’ (2004–2009) universal television this reimagining of the 1970s series stripped away the campiness to tell a grounded war story about humanity facing extinction. The show focused on political and religious and military conflicts within a fleet of refugees. Critics praised it as a relevant commentary on the post-9/11 world and the nature of insurgency. It won awards for visual effects and sound editing but was overlooked in the top writing and drama categories.
‘friday night lights’ (2006–2011) imagine television studios the drama captured the intense culture of high school football in rural texas with a documentary filming style. Kyle chandler and connie britton portrayed one of the most realistic marriages ever seen on screen. The series tackled issues of class and race and family dynamics with great sensitivity. It struggled for viewership and survived on a deal with directv but never won outstanding drama series.
‘justified’ (2010–2015) sony pictures television timothy olyphant starred as a u.S. Marshal who brings his own brand of old-school justice to his home region of kentucky. The dialogue crackled with wit thanks to the source material by elmore leonard. Walton goggins played the complex antagonist boyd crowder who served as a perfect foil to the hero. While margo martindale won a guest acting award the series itself never claimed the top drama prize.
‘the shield’ (2002–2008) columbia tristar television vic mackey led a corrupt anti-gang unit in los angeles in this intense police drama. The series broke new ground for basic cable television with its moral ambiguity and handheld camera work. Michael chiklis won a lead acting award for his imposing performance in the first season. The show itself remained a contender throughout its run but never secured the outstanding drama series win.
‘house’ (2004–2012) universal television hugh laurie played the brilliant but misanthropic medical diagnostician gregory house for eight seasons. The procedural format was elevated by the focus on the main character’s addiction and psychological struggles. It was a massive ratings hit worldwide and received four consecutive nominations for outstanding drama series. Despite the acclaim and laurie’s legendary performance the show never won the main series award.
‘oz’ (1997–2003) the levinson/fontana company tom fontana created the first one-hour dramatic television series to be produced by hbo. The show depicted the brutal and violent lives of inmates and officers within an experimental prison unit. It featured a massive ensemble cast that included j.K. Simmons and christopher meloni and rita moreno. ‘Oz’ paved the way for the prestige tv era but received zero major award recognition during its airing.
‘mindhunter’ (2017–2019) denver & delilah productions david fincher produced this psychological thriller about the early days of criminal profiling in the fbi. The series focused on the interviews with imprisoned serial killers rather than the chase or the violence itself. Cameron britton gave a chilling performance as edmund kemper that earned him a nomination. The show was put on indefinite hold after two seasons and never received the series accolades it deserved.
‘halt and catch fire’ (2014–2017) amc studios the narrative followed the personal and professional lives of visionaries during the personal computing revolution and the dawn of the internet. It started as a drama about hardware but evolved into a poignant story about connection and creativity. Lee pace and mackenzie davis and scoot mcnairy delivered powerful performances as the years progressed. Critics championed the later seasons heavily but the show remained completely off the awards radar.
‘penny dreadful’ (2014–2016) neal street productions eva green delivered a tour-de-force performance as vanessa ives in this gothic horror drama. The series wove together characters from classic literature including frankenstein and dorian gray and dracula. It featured lavish production design and poetic dialogue that set it apart from other horror shows. The acting and the series itself were consistently snubbed by the major american awards bodies.
‘gilmore girls’ (2000–2007) warner bros. Television amy sherman-palladino created a fast-talking dramedy centered on the relationship between a single mother and her daughter. The scripts were longer than average to accommodate the rapid-fire dialogue and pop culture references. Lauren graham and alexis bledel had undeniable chemistry that anchored the show for seven seasons. The series won a single award for makeup but was completely ignored in writing and acting categories.
‘veronica mars’ (2004–2019) warner bros. Television kristen bell starred as a teenage private investigator navigating the class divide in a wealthy california town. The show combined film noir elements with high school drama and witty voiceover narration. It developed a fierce cult following that eventually funded a movie and a revival season. Despite critical praise for its smart writing the series never broke through with awards voters.
‘the good place’ (2016–2020) universal television michael schur created a fantasy comedy that explored moral philosophy and the afterlife. The show constantly reinvented itself with major plot twists and deepened its characters with every season. Ted danson and kristen bell led a charming ensemble cast that navigated complex ethical questions. It was nominated for outstanding comedy series multiple times but never took the prize.
‘new girl’ (2011–2018) 20th century fox television zooey deschanel starred in this ensemble comedy that found its rhythm by focusing on the friendship dynamics of the loft roommates. Jake johnson and max greenfield created iconic characters in nick miller and schmidt. The show moved beyond its initial quirky premise to become a reliable and hilarious hangout sitcom. It received acting nominations early on but drifted away from awards consideration as it improved creatively.
‘broad city’ (2014–2019) jax media abbi jacobson and ilana glazer created and starred in this surreal comedy about two best friends navigating life in new york city. The show captured the specific anxieties and joys of millennial life with unapologetic humor. It originated as a web series before finding a home on cable and critical success. The series was consistently overlooked by the emmy awards throughout its five-season run.
‘glow’ (2017–2019) lionsgate television this comedy-drama fictionalized the creation of the gorgeous ladies of wrestling promotion in the 1980s. The ensemble cast performed their own stunts and balanced physical comedy with emotional character arcs. It tackled themes of female friendship and workplace sexism within the wrestling industry. The show was nominated for outstanding comedy series but was canceled due to the pandemic before it could win.
‘fringe’ (2008–2013) warner bros. Television j.J. Abrams co-created this science fiction procedural that dealt with parallel universes and fringe science. John noble gave a legendary performance as the eccentric scientist walter bishop. The show developed a deep mythology and an emotional core centered on the father-son relationship. It was largely ignored by awards bodies aside from a nomination for sound editing.
‘person of interest’ (2011–2016) warner bros. Television jonathan nolan created a crime drama that evolved into a complex science fiction story about artificial intelligence and surveillance. Jim caviezel and michael emerson starred as a duo preventing crimes before they happened. The show explored privacy concerns years before they became mainstream headlines. It remained a ratings success but was categorized as a standard procedural by voters and ignored.
‘the knick’ (2014–2015) anonymous content steven soderbergh directed every episode of this medical drama set in new york city during the early 1900s. Clive owen starred as a brilliant but drug-addicted surgeon pushing the boundaries of medicine. The electronic score by cliff martinez created a unique anachronistic atmosphere. The series was a critical darling for its technical mastery but failed to win major series awards.
‘treme’ (2010–2013) blown deadline productions david simon and eric overmyer created this drama about the residents of new orleans rebuilding their lives after hurricane katrina. The show emphasized the unique musical and culinary culture of the city over traditional plot mechanics. It featured many real musicians and locals alongside a cast of professional actors. The series was highly respected by critics but received very little attention from awards voters.
‘freaks and geeks’ (1999–2000) apatow productions paul feig and judd apatow produced this honest look at high school life in the early 1980s. The cast included future stars like james franco and seth rogen and jason segel and linda cardellini. It was canceled after only one season due to low ratings and erratic scheduling. The show won a casting award but the series itself was not recognized until years later as a cult classic.
‘my so-called life’ (1994–1995) bedford falls productions claire danes starred as angela chase in this realistic portrayal of the teenage experience. The show dealt with serious topics like homelessness and substance abuse and identity without preaching. It was praised for its authentic dialogue and emotional depth. Claire danes was nominated for her performance but the show was canceled after one season and missed the series award.
‘twin peaks’ (1990–2017) spelling entertainment david lynch and mark frost changed television forever with this surreal mystery about the murder of laura palmer. The first season was a cultural phenomenon that mixed soap opera tropes with dream logic and horror. The 2017 revival pushed the medium even further with avant-garde storytelling. Despite its massive influence on the golden age of tv it never won outstanding drama series.
‘reservation dogs’ (2021–2023) fx productions sterlin harjo and taika waititi created this groundbreaking comedy about four indigenous teenagers in rural oklahoma. The show seamlessly blended humor with magical realism and poignant drama about grief and community. It featured an almost entirely indigenous cast and crew. The series was critically acclaimed as one of the best of its time but was shut out of the major emmy categories.
‘station eleven’ (2021–2022) paramount television studios this limited series adapted the novel by emily st. John mandel about a traveling symphony surviving after a flu pandemic. The narrative moved back and forth in time to explore how art and connection sustain humanity. It was praised for its hopeful tone and beautiful cinematography. Himesh patel received an acting nomination but the show itself did not win the top limited series award.
‘midnight mass’ (2021) intrepid pictures mike flanagan created a horror limited series about an isolated island community that experiences miraculous events after the arrival of a new priest. The show featured dense monologues about religion and death and addiction. Hamish linklater delivered a mesmerizing performance as father paul. It was completely ignored by the emmy awards despite fervent critical praise.
‘peaky blinders’ (2013–2022) tiger aspect cillian murphy starred as tommy shelby in this stylish gangster saga set in birmingham after world war i. The show was known for its modern rock soundtrack and cinematic slow-motion sequences. It became a global phenomenon and influenced men’s fashion. While it won bafta awards in the uk it never broke through to win a primetime emmy for outstanding drama series.
‘legion’ (2017–2019) marvel television noah hawley created a psychedelic and visually experimental series based on a marvel comics character. Dan stevens played a powerful mutant diagnosed with schizophrenia. The show used dance sequences and abstract imagery to explore the protagonist’s mental state. It was a unique entry in the comic book genre that was too abstract for major awards consideration.
‘bates motel’ (2013–2017) universal television this contemporary prequel to ‘psycho’ explored the twisted relationship between norman bates and his mother norma. Vera farmiga and freddie highmore delivered intense and uncomfortable performances for five seasons. The show managed to create suspense even though the audience knew the ultimate tragic ending. It remained a cult favorite but was largely overlooked by the academy.
‘shameless’ (2011–2021) warner bros. Television william h. Macy and emmy rossum led the cast of this long-running dramedy about the dysfunctional gallagher family in chicago. The show balanced outrageous comedy with heartbreaking poverty and addiction storylines. Macy won several screen actors guild awards for his role as frank gallagher. However, the show itself never won outstanding comedy series despite its decade-long run.
‘sons of anarchy’ (2008–2014) sutterink kurt sutter created a violent drama loosely based on ‘hamlet’ set within a california motorcycle club. Charlie hunnam and katey sagal led a cast that navigated internal politics and gang warfare. The series was a massive ratings hit for fx. Katey sagal won a golden globe but the series was famously snubbed by the emmys year after year.
‘the haunting of hill house’ (2018) paramount television studios mike flanagan reimagined the classic shirley jackson novel as a drama about a fractured family confronting their past trauma. The show terrified audiences with hidden ghosts while delivering emotional punches. Episode six was filmed in long continuous takes that showcased incredible technical skill. The series was a hit for netflix but failed to secure a nomination for outstanding limited series.
‘sharp objects’ (2018) entertainment one amy adams starred as a troubled reporter returning to her hometown to cover the murder of two young girls. The limited series was directed by jean-marc vallée and featured a southern gothic atmosphere. It explored themes of self-harm and generational trauma with brutal honesty. Patricia clarkson won a supporting award but the show lost the top prize to ‘chernobyl’.
‘maid’ (2021) warner bros. Television margaret qualley gave a breakout performance as a young mother fleeing an abusive relationship and working as a cleaner to survive. The series provided a raw look at the complexities of poverty and the american welfare system. It was based on the memoir by stephanie land. The show received critical acclaim and nominations but did not win the outstanding limited series award.
‘unbelievable’ (2019) cbs studios toni collette and merritt wever played detectives investigating a series of rapes in this true-crime drama. The show was praised for its respectful treatment of the victims and its focus on the investigative process. Kaitlyn dever received accolades for her portrayal of a survivor who is charged with lying about her assault. It won a peabody award but missed out on the primetime emmy for limited series.
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| Socialist David Orkin Aims to Unseat a Key Eric Adams Ally |
| Posted on Sunday, February 01 @ 00:02:18 PST (10 reads) | |
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Democratic socialist david orkin is running for new york state assembly in queens, aiming to further bolster the left-wing stronghold and unseat a key ally of former mayor eric adams. Jacobin spoke to orkin about his campaign. New york assemblymember jenifer rajkumar was one of former mayor eric adams’s staunchest allies. Democratic socialist david orkin is running for her seat. (David orkin for queens) after their stunning success in helping elect zohran mamdani mayor of new york last fall, the city’s democratic socialists are gearing up for a string of races up and down the ballot this year. In addition to defending its incumbents at the city, state, and federal levels, the new york city chapter of democratic socialists of america (nyc-dsa) is fielding seven candidates for the state assembly and two for congress in this election cycle.
david orkin, an immigrant workers’ rights attorney and union organizer, is nyc-dsa’s challenger taking on new york state assembly member jenifer rajkumar in district thirty-eight in queens. Rajkumar was a close political ally of mayor eric adams and has repeatedly drawn criticism from the political left, but she faced no primary challenge in either 2022 or 2024.
jacobin sat down with orkin to discuss his campaign, the connection between alienation and support for fascism, and what zohran mamdani’s election taught him.
roman broszkowski when did you move to the district, and when did it start to feel like home?
david orkin one of my first clients working at [immigrant rights’ organization] make the road [in 2022] was a home health aide who worked in a different part of queens. She had suffered years of wage theft and was owed an incredible amount of money. And we had a filing deadline to make sure that we could recover the full amount of her lost wages, and she couldn’t make it to the office.
i looked up her address and realized that she lived three blocks from me. I just ran over to her house and had her sign the paperwork. Then i was able to run back to the office, which is also quite close, and file it, and we were able to make sure that her case was timely. That was this incredible realization that i am able to participate in the community in a full way that feels so spiritually fulfilling to me.
roman broszkowski when did you get involved with nyc-dsa? And what made you decide you wanted to run for office?
david orkin i’ve been a dsa member since 2017, but my organizing has been spread across a variety of groups. I have been a member of jewish voice for peace (jvp). I started the jvp chapter in tucson in 2013–14; i’ve always found a lot of spiritual fulfillment through jewish voice for peace and continuing that work in law school. And i’ve been very involved in my union, united auto workers local 2320.
[as for dsa], i participate a lot in campaigns. I did a fundraiser for phara souffrant forrest. I was going hard on phonebanking for bernie sanders in 2020. I met so many of my dear friends by doing bernie phonebanking, and i was knocking on doors for [2024 dsa state assembly candidates] samy nemir olivares and claire valdez.
(roman broszkowski / jacobin ) i really consider myself to be a reluctant politician. As somebody who is suspicious of all politicians and all people who have political ambitions for their own sake, i find that the people that i’m really inspired by who are in politics are the people who really feel a call to respond.
that’s how i’m understanding my involvement in this race — as someone very uniquely positioned, who’s deeply involved in the worker community here in the district and also very connected to dsa and other activist groups in the area. This is the time when we really need someone to step up. This is a very winnable race, and i’m seeing myself as answering a call from up on high.
roman broszkowski what other organizing experiences have been important for your political development?
david orkin i got involved with organizing right out of college, feeling really called to the us-mexico border as the locus of my existential fears around climate change, growing militarization, and the increasing criminalization of migration, as well as my family’s personal history. My mom grew up in tijuana and san diego and had a very traumatic migration experience.
i was [also] very inspired by the catholic worker movement. I followed that inspiration to living in a migrant shelter in mexico, completely devoting myself there. It was there in the migrant shelter where i met people who had been forcibly removed from the united states, whose lives were now directly in peril.
i got involved with organizing right out of college, feeling really called to the us-mexico border as the locus of my existential fears around climate change, growing militarization, and the increasing criminalization of migration. I was also involved with no more deaths, as well as a group called mariposas sin fronteras [queers without borders], which was a queer detainee project. There’s a complex of private detention centers in central arizona, based around the towns of florence and eloy. And i was going up to the detention centers, visiting with queer detainees who don’t have traditional family relationships to help them get out of detention, and creating bonds with them so that we could get them out.
roman broszkowski how did those experiences impact your decision to pursue a law degree?
david orkin i met so many people [where] if you had [had] a lawyer at that moment, your life wouldn’t be in peril right now. I remember meeting this guy in a migrant shelter in mexico called “hermanos en el camino,” which is along the train going north, “la bestia.” He was the only other out gay man there, and he couldn’t leave the shelter because that was the only place he could get hiv medication.
i knew that people who were going to be denied health care based on some part of their identity could qualify for asylum — and that this person, if he had had a good attorney in the united states before he was deported, could have won his asylum case. But he didn’t, and now i don’t think he’s alive anymore.
so [i decided] to pursue tangible skills to offer to this movement. Because even though i’m not a migrant, i’m not a person who is being terrorized by the immigration–border security complex, i can provide something tangible.
the position i found with make the road was in the workers’ unit, and i was really inspired by that model of not only providing services but also connecting people to organizing. And if the people who are being targeted are the people who need to be involved in organizing, if they can’t pay rent, because their boss doesn’t pay them and their landlord is harassing them, and they’re afraid of their family being torn apart, then how can we expect that person to have a political voice?
that [framework] helped me move from a deportation defense kind of practice into a worker practice — thinking, how can we improve people’s lives so they can be political agents? And also, the only kind of attorney i ever wanted to be was one who was connected to organizing.
roman broszkowski how do you see your role in pushing zohran’s agenda at the state level? And how do you understand the role of dsa in that push, but also in this political moment more broadly?
david orkin the power of being a dsa candidate and the power of being a dsa-supported elected official is that you aren’t [just] another politician who’s in albany trying to do your own thing, but that you’re supported by a movement of people who are going to help you accomplish your goals, and you are accountable to them.
that’s what i think is so powerful and attractive about being a dsa elected, and the only reason why i would ever consider being an elected official or running for office. I know that there is a very large and strong community of people who are supporting me, and when i enter into the political system as an elected official, they’re going to keep me grounded and keep me accountable and hold me to the promises that i make now — which is necessary for every politician to remain honest and authentic.
the power of being a dsa-supported elected official is that you’re supported by a movement of people who are going to help you accomplish your goals. In terms of zohran, i view his mayoralty as the most important political project of my life, because we have an opportunity to speak to people’s material needs. The reason why people are drawn to fascism is because they’re deeply alienated, and fascism and the right are offering them solutions that are, of course, lies. Like, “you can’t have a good job because an immigrant took it.” Well, no, it’s because a tech company ruined employment by turning everyone into independent contractors and is mediating our employment relationships through technology. “You can’t afford a house” because —
roman broszkowski also immigrants.
david orkin but it’s really because of property speculation. Or, “you can’t get laid because of feminism,” when it’s really because you spend ten hours a day looking at your phone because a technology company made you addicted to it. The answer to those things is socialism.
zohran has proven that you can talk to people who voted for our current president and show them that [what’s] going on in your life that sucks can be addressed through working together and through solidarity. And i think that the success of zohran’s mayoralty depends on all of us making sure that his policies are successful, which is one of the reasons why i was really called to do this. We need a budget in albany that’s going to make sure that zohran’s mayoralty is successful, and i’m willing to leave my job, upend my life, and have the incumbent slander my name in order to make that happen. Because i think it’s the most important political project of our lives.
roman broszkowski your campaign website lists three priorities: taxing the rich, protecting our immigrant neighbors, and supporting low-income workers. Why those three?
david orkin as i’ve said, funding our affordability agenda in new york is the most important political project of my life so far, which i can engage in to fight the current wave of fascism. I’ve seen exactly how the deportation machine rips people in this country apart. I’ve had panicked afternoons of calling clients, texting them, [and calls and texts] not going through; texting all of their loved ones, fearful that this person has been detained — people who live in the district. And sometimes their phone was off, and sometimes they’ve been detained and i’ve had to do everything i can to make sure they get representation, [to find out] whether they were taken to a facility in new jersey or louisiana, making sure they get a habeas petition to get back close so we can fight their case.
(roman broszkowski / jacobin ) those same people are forced into the most exploitative employment in the city — whether it’s working for a contractor that is going to pay you under the minimum wage and then not pay you your last week of work, so you are forced to miss rent, or it’s working for a big tech company that classifies you as an independent contractor and denies you basic labor protections.
so i see all of [these issues] as being really connected: the lack of affordability and the extreme wealth disparity in this country are fueling fascism, which is facilitating the terror in our communities from immigration and customs enforcement (ice), and those communities themselves are being exploited by these extremely precarious labor conditions.
roman broszkowski immigrant rights advocates in new york have been pushing for the new york for all act; you’ve said that it’s a good start. What additional programs, policies, or initiatives would you push for?
david orkin i don’t want to undermine the importance of new york for all. It is the most important legislation that we’re talking about right now for protecting people from ice terrorism.
but we need to do everything we can. And if we’re thinking expansively about how we can do everything we can, we need to think about what data is being shared with the federal government that facilitates the removal operations. When we think about how ice finds people, we need to think about the private data brokers, who are collecting people’s data and selling it to the federal government, as well as now, increasingly, ai companies, which are being used in policing to locate people.
we need a budget in albany that’s going to make sure that zohran’s mayoralty is successful, and i’m willing to upend my life in order to make that happen. [We need to look] at the immigration system as a machine with several cogs that involves cooperation between local, state, and federal agencies and private companies, and figure out what power the state of new york has to throw a wrench in every possible cog. Private data brokers are one we can for sure regulate, and ai is something that we can think about.
roman broszkowski most of the people in your district are renters. How do you plan to address rising rents and housing instability as an assembly member?
david orkin i support a rent freeze across the board. I believe the good cause eviction law, which is undoubtedly doing good, is not nearly broad enough and needs to be expanded. I have done a lot to learn about the good cause eviction law, and it is far too complicated. If you need a law degree to understand the law, it’s too complicated. It should be universal across the board.
i do support building more housing, but i specifically support building more housing that doesn’t put money directly into private developers’ pockets and does so with community input. I’m really in support of assemblymember emily gallagher’s legislation to build a public housing development corporation that builds permanently affordable housing with community input. That’s beautiful.
roman broszkowski there were portions of this district that swung for trump in the last election. How are you going to address rising support for the right?
david orkin i had a spontaneous meeting with a nepali community organization yesterday. I was canvassing and just walking by a nepali community organization, and they invited me inside, and i had tea and samosas with these five uncles. I’m not claiming that they were trump voters, but there were many landlords and business owners among them.
they were expressing deep skepticism of the socialist project. At the end of the meeting, they were totally on board, because we all have something to gain by acknowledging that a very small handful of people are controlling the majority of the wealth in this country. If we just tax them just a little more, we’ll be able to ease everyone’s pockets. So using the same techniques that zohran employed, [saying] the things that are really hard in your life are really hard, and it shouldn’t be on you to bear all of that, because someone else is creating this problem. If we can zoom out and look at how we’re all having a much harder time because a few people are trying to extract our wealth at every possible turn, then we all have something to gain.
roman broszkowski you have described the incumbent in your race, jenifer rajkumar, as one of eric adams’s last allies in albany. Why is it important to identify her as such?
david orkin jenifer is increasingly trying to distance herself from the decision that she herself made. No one was forcing her to stand with eric adams up until the last possible moment. No one was forcing her to defend eric adams in his corruption charges. No one was forcing her to make 151 appearances with him in 139 days. She did that on her own because she thought it was a good idea. And now that adams has been exposed as corrupt, she has to stand by her own decisions and deal with the consequences.
the consequences are that we know now that she sides with and she believes in a politics that puts the interests of wealthy individuals above normal people in the district. It stands with real estate developers instead of people who are being evicted. She’s made it very clear through her words denigrating zohran that she’s standing in the way of what we need, which is a more affordable new york.
roman broszkowski is there anything that i haven’t asked about that you feel like you want readers to know about you or your campaign or this district or this race?
david orkin as much as my opponent is going to try to make this race about us, it’s not about me, and it’s not about her. It’s about our political moment. As a potential politician and as a current candidate, i see myself as a vector for this movement. I’m doing this to advance the goals of this movement. And it’s about realizing that there’s more power in [working-class solidarity] than there is in a few people’s wealth.
roman broszkowski you were asked at your launch party about a possible nickname to rival rajkumar’s “the lady in red” and some examples that you gave included “the gay in green.” I was wondering if you’ve continued to workshop that.
david orkin oh, god. At every campaign event i’ve been going to, people come up to me, and they look me in the eye, and they say, “i’m so excited for the boy in blue.” And i think there’s a lot of traction around that, a lot of momentum around that, and who am i, really, to deny the will of the people? |
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| 2026 Environment and Policy Internships (EPIC): National Park Service | Stanford |
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2026 environment and policy internships (epic): national park service
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job title: interpretive education intern
department/team: tuolumne meadows interpretive team at the national park service
location: in-person at yosemite national park, tuolumne meadows (housing provided, see logistics section for details)
duration: 40 hours per week for ten weeks over the summer
reports to: karen amstutz, supervisory park ranger naturalist
areas of interest: natural history, poetry, nature writing, immersion in wilderness, community outreach and education
*please include two references and their contact information with your cover letter
about the national park service:
the national park service organic act is a federal law that established the national park service (nps) in 1916. The acts mission is to conserve the scenery, wildlife, and natural and historic objects of the parks, and to provide for their enjoyment in a way that leaves them unimpaired for future generations.
about yosemite national park, tuolumne meadows:
this internship will be in-person at yosemite national park, tuolumne meadows, one of the largest high-elevation meadows in the sierra nevada at 8,600 feet, with the tuolumne river meandering quietly through its meadow channel against a backdrop of rugged mountain peaks and glacially carved domes.
tuolumne meadows embodies the high-country of the sierra nevada, with its broad sub-alpine meadows and granite domes and peaks. The tuolumne river, lyell fork, and dana fork flow through the vast, colorful meadows bursting with seasonal wildflowers. The meadows are surrounded by stands of western white pine, mountain hemlock, and lodgepole pine.
tuolumne meadows is accessible due to the park roadway that crosses the southern edge of the meadow. From this point all the way to the south of mt. Whitney, no other roads cross the high sierra. Thus, this roadway marks the northern end of the largest contiguous roadless wilderness in the continental united states.
within tuolumne meadows, visitors see the tuolumne river meandering quietly through its meadow channel and cascading over the granite river bottom against a backdrop of rugged mountain peaks and glacially carved domes. The river, declared by congress a wild and scenic river in 1984, originates in the high country near the east side of the park.
position description/scope of work:
the intern will work alongside the park ranger naturalist staff at the visitor center desk offering answers to questions, guidance and trip planning for visitors to yosemite national park. Other duties will include roving popular trails and talking with visitors on trails, helping with projects like setting up for programs at parsons memorial lodge, helping write up descriptive summaries of parsons programs, creating a pop-up program to be offered to visitors and developing and offering a 15-minute interpretive talk about tuolumne meadows for visitors. The intern will have training and coaching throughout the season.
the intern will be an integral part of the park ranger naturalist team, living and working in community and doing work that enables the programs to reach visitors to the park. The team consists of the supervisor, park ranger staff of 7-10 rangers, and other volunteers (2-4). This is an in-person internship with 50% field work and 50% indoor/office work. The intern will work a “flex” schedule with a bi-weekly 3-day weekend.
list of projects/activities:
- interact professionally with the public at busy visitor center front desk
- rove the campground, scenic viewpoints and trails in uniform, providing information and insights to visitors
- help with relevant projects as needed
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parsons memorial lodge summer seriesprograms, take notes and write 1-page summary essays for each program. - Help with parsons programming
- create and present a 15 minute interpretive talk
- research, develop and present longer walks and talks if and when ready
- develop and present a training for a staff meeting, on topic of choice
benefits:
- live and work in tuolumne meadows
- training in interpretive skills, public speaking and natural history and related topics
- observe and experience firsthand the work of interpretive park rangers
- help accomplish the national park service mission (organic act of 1916)
- pursue natural and cultural history education/experience and passions
- gain interpretive skills
- expand abilities and knowledge
- find a new work/life balance
- be an intrinsic member of the tuolumne interpretive team
- meet and help visitors from around the world
required skills/qualifications:
- flexibility! Being adaptable is imperative in this role.
- excellent communication skills
- ability to work independently
- willingness to help as needed and work as a team member
- desire to learn to give high quality interpretive programs
- open to coaching
- a passion for natural and cultural history
- open to community living and working
- the successful intern will also be required to complete a background investigation in order to have access to the program’s government-networked computers
- first aid certification and a drivers license are also required
- two years of college education (junior, senior, co-term are preferred)
logistics:
- epic fellows are required to work full-time (40 hours per week) for 10 weeks over the summer, and will receive a stipend of $8,000 - $9,500, depending on financial need. This stipend is intended to help cover living and transportation expenses during the fellowship, which the student is expected to arrange and coordinate.
- ideal start date is june 22, 2026.
- simple housing accommodations (a tent cabin or campsite shared with one other staff member) is provided at no cost to the intern.
- transportation: it would be very helpful for the intern to have a car. It is 30 minutes to the nearest grocery store and 30 to 50 minutes from the nearest towns.
- you will be asked to include two references and their contact information with your application.
2025 stanford epic fellow: tesfa madhin
eligibility:
stanford undergraduates from all academic disciplines are encouraged to apply, and applicants may vary in academic interests, public service involvement, and experience. Learn more about our previous epic cohorts! Students must be enrolled for winter and spring quarters of this year and be in good academic standing to be eligible for a fellowship. Applications will only be accepted from students who will be enrolled as undergraduates for the following academic year, so unfortunately, graduating seniors cannot apply. The one exception to this rule is seniors who will be working toward a co-term degree during the following academic year. Co-term students must be in the undergraduate billing group in spring quarter. Please refer to the haas center for public services website for additional cardinal quarter undergraduate fellowship program policies and requirements.
note: students are only eligible for one stanford-funded full-time experiential learning opportunity during the summer, and are not permitted to engage in another full-time internship, job, coursework, or volunteer opportunity. Students are responsible for arranging and paying for their own housing and transportation during the fellowship.
requirements:
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spring quarter:
- commit to working full-time (35-40 hours week) for 10 consecutive weeks
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complete an online program orientation through the haas center for public service
- this will include designing a personal learning plan that you will share with your site supervisor and academic mentor
- complete the engaging in ethical and effective service in-person workshop or worksheet
- meet with your assigned stanford academic mentor at least once prior to the start of the fellowship (more check-ins during and after your experience are encouraged)
- attend epic cohort building events and activities in spring quarter, as your schedule allows
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complete and submit all required forms and paperwork
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summer quarter:
- engage in your full-time fellowship (starting no later than july 7, 2025; exact start date to be determined with your site supervisor)
- attend epic cohort building events and activities in the summer, as your schedule allows
- submit a mid-summer evaluation
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submit a final project report, complete a program evaluation, and correspond with donor(s) as requested by program staff
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fall quarter:
- debrief with your academic mentor at least once
- attend a de-briefing meeting for the purpose of reflecting upon and evaluating summer experiences
- participate in outreach activities to share your experiences and help publicize the program
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| The Best New Mark Levin Podcast Right Now - January 2026 - castbox.fm |
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The best new mark levin podcast right now – january 2026
dive into the heart of conservative thought with the mark levin podcast! This blog unpacks crucial discussions on american values, the threats of radical ideologies, immigrations impact, and political corruption. Well explore insights from episodes tackling midterm elections, economic policies, protests, and the fight for freedom in iran. Discover critiques of the democratic party, analyses of chinas global ambitions, and passionate defenses of constitutionalism. Join us to understand the challenges facing western civilization and the path forward for america. Tune in for a deep dive into these vital topics and more!
the 10 best mark levin episodes
1/9/26 – republicans at a crossroads: midterm elections and party unity
conservative values are essential for americas future, facing threats from radical ideologies, immigration, and political corruption.
this podcast emphasizes the importance of conservative values for americas future, highlighting threats from radical ideologies, immigration, and political corruption. It discusses the upcoming midterm elections, the economic implications of californias wealth tax, and concerns over protests supporting hamas. The discussion also touches on violence against ice agents, the legal and cultural context of related incidents, and the appointment of individuals with ties to extremist groups in public office. The podcast critiques the impact of immigration on western countries, societal degeneracy, and the perceived systemic destruction by certain political factions. It identifies fascists, marxists, and islamists as anti-american forces and contrasts hungarys nationalist stance with the perceived failures of other western nations. The democrat party is criticized for not embracing americanism, and the potential threat of radicalized muslims is quantified. Donald trump is presented as a leader addressing these issues, while some republicans are labeled as grifters. The program concludes by stressing the importance of personal well-being, civic engagement, and staying alert to national issues, while saluting armed forces and first responders.
1/16/26 – america at a crossroads: levin on immigration and identity
mark levin criticizes democrats immigration policies, sanctuary cities, and attacks on law enforcement, while advocating for the convention of states and highlighting human rights abuses in iran.
mark levin launches into a strong critique of the democratic party, accusing them of undermining the country through policies that favor illegal immigration and attack law enforcement agencies like ice. He likens sanctuary cities to segregation and argues that democrats, influenced by marxist islamists, aim to fundamentally change the nations demographics and institutions. Levin defends the insurrection act and contrasts the plight of ordinary americans with the actions of radicals. He then shifts to detailing the severe human rights abuses in iran, describing it as a brutal regime that executes and tortures its citizens, and calls for greater western intervention and support for the iranian peoples desire for freedom. The discussion also touches upon the convention of states initiative as a means to amend the constitution and limit federal power, expresses concerns about rising anti-semitism and divisive media figures, and emphasizes the importance of enforcing immigration laws and the oath of allegiance. Levin also announces upcoming tv appearances and discusses his podcasting plans.
1/2/26 – why 2026 could be the best year yet for americans
conservatives are optimistic about americas future, driven by policy successes and the need for active political engagement to counter negative trends in specific cities.
the podcast expresses strong optimism for americas future, attributing it to conservative values and policies that promote economic growth, individual freedom, and reduced government intervention. It highlights accomplishments of the trump administration, such as tax cuts, deregulation, border security, and dismantling of woke policies, arguing these have laid the groundwork for unprecedented success. However, the optimism is tempered by concerns over specific cities like new york city and seattle, which are criticized for adopting socialist policies. The importance of consistent political engagement, particularly high voter turnout in all elections, is stressed to prevent a return to policies that hinder progress. The podcast also touches on election integrity, voter registration trends favoring republicans, and the need for pragmatism in politics to achieve conservative goals.
1/26/25 – inside the chaos: how agitators mobilize for protest
the podcast criticizes radical left-wing ideologies, the democrat partys agenda, and media narratives, while also discussing chinas internal politics and geopolitical strategies.
this podcast episode critically examines the current political landscape, focusing on the perceived radicalization of the democrat party, its alignment with marxist and islamist ideologies, and its alleged obstruction of law enforcement, particularly concerning border security and ice operations. The speaker highlights historical parallels of radical movements and criticizes media narratives for downplaying organized protests and exploiting tragedies for political gain. The discussion then shifts to china, detailing xi jinpings consolidation of power through military purges, potential geopolitical ambitions regarding taiwan, and economic challenges. The episode also touches upon the crisis in iran, western inaction, and critiques of middle eastern regimes, saudi arabia, and qatar. Finally, it addresses the controversial use of historical analogies in political discourse, particularly comparisons to the holocaust and nazi germany, and criticizes specific political figures and their stances on immigration and federalism. The episode concludes with a discussion on the importance of constitutionalism and the perceived erosion of morality in public life.
1/20/26 – addressing the crisis in iran and its global implications
this podcast discusses urgent military action against iran, greenlands strategic value, tariff disputes, irans sanctions evasion, and the weaponization of immigration by foreign adversaries and elites.
the podcast urgently calls for military action against iran, citing its ballistic missile threat and the diminishing window for intervention. It explores the strategic importance of greenland, proposing a lease to the us to counter russian and chinese influence. The discussion delves into the constitutional debate surrounding presidential authority on tariffs, criticizing judicial overreach. A significant portion analyzes irans sophisticated methods of evading us sanctions through shadow banking networks, particularly in dubai, and proposes targeting these financial institutions. The conversation also critically examines how immigration is weaponized by foreign adversaries like china and mexico, and by domestic elites, to undermine american civilization, influence elections, and exploit policies like birthright citizenship. The podcast highlights the convergence of marxist and islamist ideologies against the us, framing the conflict as a battle for western civilizations survival.
1/8/26 – political rhetoric and its deadly consequences
this podcast critiques progressive ideologies, media bias, and government overreach, advocating for conservative values, constitutionalism, and national sovereignty.
this podcast episode delves into a range of critical issues, beginning with a strong affirmation of conservative values and the role of organizations like the heritage foundation. The host expresses frustration with media coverage, particularly concerning the situation in iran, and highlights the case of renee nicole good, questioning the narrative surrounding her death and linking it to woke charter school influences and anti-ice activism. The discussion expands to criticize woke education, marxist and islamist ideologies infiltrating institutions, and foreign funding of u.S. Colleges, with qatar being singled out. Prominent media figures like tucker carlson and megyn kelly are harshly criticized for alleged manipulation and promoting divisive agendas. The speaker passionately defends core principles of faith, family, and country, while also criticizing republican inaction on issues like obamacare extensions and the national debt. A significant portion of the podcast is dedicated to a debate on war powers, with strong criticism directed at republican senators who voted to limit presidential authority. The speaker argues for a strict interpretation of the constitution, emphasizing the presidents role in military engagements and congresss power of the purse. The episode also touches upon border security, the tren de aragua gang, and the perceived threat of islamification and sharia law. Throughout, the host champions individual liberty, constitutionalism, and a robust defense of american values against what he perceives as internal and external threats. Advertisements for pure talk and the tv show the traitors are interspersed.
1/7/26 – the truth about the democrat partys war on america
this podcast critiques the democratic partys policies on immigration and ideology, discusses the threat of civilization jihad, and highlights the importance of authentic american values over online discourse.
this podcast transcript features a strong critique of the democratic party, labeling it a criminal enterprise for its immigration policies and alleged embrace of marxism and islamism. The discussion delves into the concept of civilization jihad, a purported strategy by groups like the muslim brotherhood to undermine western societies, with concerns raised about the establishment of sharia-compliant communities and foreign funding from entities like qatar. The speaker criticizes the medias portrayal of events, particularly concerning ice operations, and contrasts the perceived radicalism of the left with traditional american values. The importance of accurate political nomenclature, such as marxist and islamist, is emphasized, advocating for direct confrontation of ideological threats. The podcast also features insights from reporter selina zito, who argues that real america is not defined by online discourse but by community engagement, and criticizes the superficiality of modern influencers. The conversation touches upon historical figures, the evolution of political movements like maga and the tea party, and the need to uphold judeo-christian principles. Finally, the transcript addresses criticisms of donald trumps foreign policy and military budget proposals, and reiterates concerns about the democratic partys alignment with radical elements.
1/12/26 – america under siege: understanding the threats we face
the podcast criticizes the democratic partys foreign policy and domestic agenda, advocating for decisive action against iran and a return to constitutional conservative principles.
this podcast episode strongly criticizes the democratic partys approach to foreign policy, particularly regarding iran, advocating for military intervention and dismissing diplomacy as a stalling tactic. The host argues that iran is the primary source of global terrorism and that its regime must be destroyed. Domestically, the episode critiques the democratic partys embrace of marxist-islamist ideologies, their perceived lawlessness, and their role in rising crime and economic instability. The host also discusses the influence of media and phony influencers, the importance of constitutional conservatism, and praises donald trumps stance against anti-semitism and his commitment to american principles. The episode concludes by emphasizing the need for strong leadership, adherence to judeo-christian values, and a rejection of radical ideologies to preserve the american republic.
1/23/26 – immigration under fire: the truth behind due process rights
the podcast criticizes democrat immigration policies, islamic ideologies, and political figures, while defending ice and advocating for stricter law enforcement.
this podcast critically examines immigration policies, particularly focusing on the democrat partys stance on ice and deportation, arguing it undermines national security and legal processes. It delves into the limited due process rights of aliens and contrasts them with constitutional protections for citizens. The host criticizes certain islamic scholars for promoting ideologies deemed incompatible with western values, citing controversial interpretations of islamic law and historical narratives. The discussion also touches on geopolitical issues, the structure of the iranian regime, and alleged foreign influence in u.S. Education. A significant portion is dedicated to refuting media misinformation about ice and border patrol, highlighting their operational challenges and political opposition. The podcast criticizes politicians like alexandria ocasio-cortez and eric swalwell for their anti-ice rhetoric and policies, and questions the agenda of the democrat party. It also addresses legal battles, free speech concerns, and the obstruction of law enforcement by protesters. Finally, it touches on historical revisionism, the spread of radical islamist ideology, and legal strategies against disruptive protests, concluding with reflections on patriotism and law enforcement.
1/22/26 – the truth about jack smith and election interference
this podcast covers political commentary, critiques of media and government figures, and a detailed discussion of a verbatim play about the october 7th attacks.
the podcast features extensive political commentary, including strong criticisms of jack smith, eric swalwell, and democratic politicians, alongside discussions on election challenges and the historical precedent of alternate electors. A significant portion is dedicated to a verbatim play about the october 7th attacks, highlighting the experiences of survivors and the creators journalistic approach. The program also touches upon the convention of states movement, concerns about islamist ideology in the us, the introduction of dei curricula in schools, and geopolitical issues related to gaza. Advertisements for pure talk wireless are interspersed throughout.
who is the author of the podcast? Please provide a detailed introduction to the author.
the podcast is hosted by mark levin. He is a prominent conservative political commentator, author, and lawyer. Levin is known for his syndicated radio show, the mark levin show, and his strong advocacy for conservative principles, constitutionalism, and free markets. He is a vocal critic of progressive policies and often discusses national security, immigration, and cultural issues from a conservative perspective.
what is the overall content of the podcast?
this podcast primarily focuses on conservative political commentary, emphasizing the importance of traditional american values and critiquing what it perceives as threats from radical ideologies, progressive policies, and political corruption. Topics frequently discussed include immigration, the economy, law enforcement, foreign policy (particularly concerning iran), and the upcoming elections.
what are the main threats to americas future discussed in the podcast?
the podcast identifies several key threats: radical ideologies (fascism, marxism, islamism), unchecked immigration, political corruption, societal degeneracy, and the perceived systemic destruction by certain political factions. It also highlights concerns about the influence of foreign adversaries like china and mexico.
what is the podcasts stance on the democratic party and its policies?
the podcast is highly critical of the democratic party, accusing it of undermining the country through policies that favor illegal immigration, attack law enforcement, and embrace marxist-islamist ideologies. It argues that democrats aim to fundamentally change the nations demographics and institutions, and do not embrace americanism.
how does the podcast view the situation in iran and the us response?
the podcast strongly advocates for military action against iran, viewing it as the primary source of global terrorism. It criticizes western inaction, details alleged human rights abuses by the iranian regime, and proposes targeting irans financial institutions to evade us sanctions. Diplomacy is dismissed as a stalling tactic.
what role does immigration play in the podcasts discussions?
immigration is a central theme, with the podcast criticizing policies that it believes undermine national security and legal processes. It argues that immigration is weaponized by foreign adversaries and domestic elites to influence elections and exploit policies like birthright citizenship. The podcast also criticizes sanctuary cities and ice operations.
what are the podcasts views on media and certain public figures?
the podcast expresses frustration with media coverage, often accusing it of misinformation and downplaying organized protests. Prominent media figures and politicians, including some republicans, are criticized for alleged manipulation, promoting divisive agendas, or not upholding conservative principles.
what solutions or initiatives does the podcast propose or support?
the podcast supports conservative values, economic growth, individual freedom, and reduced government intervention. It highlights the importance of consistent political engagement and high voter turnout. Initiatives like the convention of states are discussed as means to amend the constitution and limit federal power.
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1/9/26 – republicans at a crossroads: midterm elections and party unity -
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1/26/25 – inside the chaos: how agitators mobilize for protest -
1/20/26 – addressing the crisis in iran and its global implications -
1/8/26 – political rhetoric and its deadly consequences -
1/7/26 – the truth about the democrat partys war on america -
1/12/26 – america under siege: understanding the threats we face -
1/23/26 – immigration under fire: the truth behind due process rights -
1/22/26 – the truth about jack smith and election interference -
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| The Art of the Opening @ WCMA - BTW Berkshires |
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Mass moca museum guides will lead a series of free workshops for all ages during the end-of-year school break.
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the art of the opening @ wcma
february 4 @ 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
each month this spring, wcma will hold a learn and lunch conversation series. A curator from our curatorial engagement team will provide a preview of a different object that will be on view in the inaugural installation in the new museum under construction — due to open in winter 2026 / spring 2027 — and invite your questions as part of the discussion.
lunch provided for the first 12 people to register. This program will run on three dates: feb. 4, march 18, and april 1. It will be held in the lounge of the main floor of the museum (in lawrence hall on the williams college campus), accessed through the main wcma entrance.
by the way berkshires is a digital magazine exploring creative life and community — art and performance, food and the outdoors — and i’m writing it for you, with local voices, because i’ve gotten to know this rich part of the world as a writer and journalist, and i want to share it with you.
if you’d like to see the website grow, you canjoin mefor a few dollars a month, enough for a cup of coffee and a cider doughnut. Members get access to extra stories and multimedia, itineraries a bookmark tool. Let me know what youre looking for, and we’ll explore together.
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| 2 events, mass moca museum guides will lead a series of free workshops for all ages during the end-of-year school break. | 2 events, mass moca museum guides will lead a series of free workshops for all ages during the end-of-year school break. Mass moca museum guides will lead a series of free workshops for all ages during the end-of-year school break. | 4 events, mass moca museum guides will lead a series of free workshops for all ages during the end-of-year school break. Mass moca museum guides will lead a series of free workshops for all ages during the end-of-year school break. Winterlights returns to naumkeag, as the gardens come alive with thousands of twinkling holiday lights and surprises. - Max creek fuses rock, country, reggae, soul, jazz and calypso into a sound that’s joyful, dynamic and spontaneous with warmth and energy. | 4 events, snowshoe into the new year in the boreal forests of windsor at the tamarack hollow nature and cultural center with director and naturalist aimee gelinas. Mass moca museum guides will lead a series of free workshops for all ages during the end-of-year school break. Mass moca museum guides will lead a series of free workshops for all ages during the end-of-year school break. Winterlights returns to naumkeag, as the gardens come alive with thousands of twinkling holiday lights and surprises. | 5 events, mass moca museum guides will lead a series of free workshops for all ages during the end-of-year school break. Mass moca museum guides will lead a series of free workshops for all ages during the end-of-year school break. Winterlights returns to naumkeag, as the gardens come alive with thousands of twinkling holiday lights and surprises. Fire and music, regeneration, light in the dark — inspired by the natural world, encounter wonder, delight and mystery in the forest and gardens of edith wharton’s home. - On januarys first friday, local businesses and neighbors come together for the last night of luminama, a festive holiday celebration in north adams, to welcome 2026. | 3 events, on a winter morning at the north adams farmers market, you might find rosemary wreaths from full well farm, local bagels from hexagon, fresh eggs and meats from square roots farm, jams and pickles and local cheeses ... Winterlights returns to naumkeag, as the gardens come alive with thousands of twinkling holiday lights and surprises. Fire and music, regeneration, light in the dark — inspired by the natural world, encounter wonder, delight and mystery in the forest and gardens of edith wharton’s home. | 1 event, - emanuel ax will return to crc at union college. He performs works of schumann, corigliano, and beethoven, including his famous moonlight sonata. |
| 0 events, | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, a week of awardwinning writers will read from their recent books as part of the writers reading series — fiction, novels, poems and more. | 2 events, - the clark explores printmaking techniques — the printmaker carves away an image on the block and applies ink to the high points. A week of awardwinning writers will read from their recent books as part of the writers reading series — fiction, novels, poems and more. | 5 events, williamstown will bring monthly winter markets to williamstown elementary school on second saturdays — greens, cheeses and eggs, honey and local meats and more. Carrots, apples, locally roasted coffee, sharp cheese and fresh bread ... The winter pittsfield farmers market welcomes in farmers and artisans together. - French artists against the current, 1840–70, explores black and white evocations of the irrational, spiritual and fantastical in photography, printmaking and more. A week of awardwinning writers will read from their recent books as part of the writers reading series — fiction, novels, poems and more. - Come cheer up and warm up at a community contra dance, with live music by spare parts — bill matthiesen on piano, liz stell on flute and eric buddington on fiddle — and calling by liz nelson. | 1 event, a week of awardwinning writers will read from their recent books as part of the writers reading series — fiction, novels, poems and more. |
| 1 event, a week of awardwinning writers will read from their recent books as part of the writers reading series — fiction, novels, poems and more. | 2 events, - the clark invites visitors to look contemplatively as a way to engage with works of art from the museum’s collection. A week of awardwinning writers will read from their recent books as part of the writers reading series — fiction, novels, poems and more. | 2 events, - berkshire green drinks presents stream restoration on the konkapot river with zach adams from trout unlimited. A week of awardwinning writers will read from their recent books as part of the writers reading series — fiction, novels, poems and more. | 2 events, - associate professor of arabic studies and comparative literature, professor brahim el guabli speaks on his book desert imaginations. A week of awardwinning writers will read from their recent books as part of the writers reading series — fiction, novels, poems and more. | 5 events, martin luther king weekend — building beloved community bridge and community partners will hold a multiday mlk weekend of worship, service, learning, and community connection, honoring the life and legacy of dr. Martin luther king jr. Williams college holds conversations on too soon, betty shamiehs multi-generational novel of three palestinian women navigating displacement and belonging, womanhood and motherhood and friendship. Williams college presents a multi-day exploration of adventurous music, new voices, fresh perspectives and creative modes of musical expression. A week of awardwinning writers will read from their recent books as part of the writers reading series — fiction, novels, poems and more. - Jacqui armbruster and karl henry are multi-faceted multi-instrumentalists who bring songwriting informed by tradition and inspired by the ever-changing musical landscape around them. | 5 events, berkshire grown’s winter farmers markets bring farmers and makers from berkshire county and the surrounding region, monthly, november to april in great barrington. Mass moca museum guides join families with children up to age 6 for a storytime and related exploration in the galleries, contemporary art, creativity and themes the artists explore. Mass moca invites visitors to practice drawing and engage with fellow visitors alongside the skillful artworks of vincent valdez. Williams college presents a multi-day exploration of adventurous music, new voices, fresh perspectives and creative modes of musical expression. | 5 events, - the clark leads a slow engagement with nature and art, focused on wellbeing, with a short, mindful walk in the woods and a contemplative art-looking experience. - Williams college welcomes the intrepid electric guitar quartet dither to the clark for a program including selections from the expanding universe. - Berkshire cider hosts the fourth annual wassail celebration at tourists welcome, with a hard cider bar, food and wassail crafts, music and cozy mid winter celebration. - The cantilena chamber choir will an annual martin luther king concert with the chorus angelicus from connecticut. The choir will perform spirituals made famous by marian anderson. |
| 2 events, martin luther king weekend — building beloved community - northern berkshire community coalition and massachusetts college of liberal arts will hold their annual day of service and celebration, to honor dr. King’s legacy through volunteer community service projects. | 0 events, | 0 events, | 1 event, choreographers hannah klinkman and nate buchsbaum present delvers, a new, one-act dance-theater production developed for and premiering at the ‘62 center. | 5 events, choreographers hannah klinkman and nate buchsbaum present delvers, a new, one-act dance-theater production developed for and premiering at the ‘62 center. Williams college holds conversations on too soon, betty shamiehs multi-generational novel of three palestinian women navigating displacement and belonging, womanhood and motherhood and friendship. - Hot plate brewing hosts a monthly celebration of retro records — byo or dj pup daddy will also let you dig through his crates and pick out some classic gems. - Hancock shaker village celebrates the opening of shaker film the testament of ann lee at the triplex cinema, with a q&a with hancock shaker villages director, carrie holland. - A combination of two bands, the hbh band from connecticut and wanda houstons band from the berkshires, represent 19 years of performances throughout new york and the northeast. | 4 events, - mass moca’s 2026 community celebration rocks the galleries with thematic museum tours and art-making in kidspace. - Acclaimed artist jeffrey gibson invites choreographer and dance artist devynn emory to activate his art exhibition power full because were different. - The naacp berkshire county branch invites the community to its annual freedom fund awards ceremony, honoring local leaders advancing equity and justice, with keynote speaker tanisha m. Sullivan choreographers hannah klinkman and nate buchsbaum present delvers, a new, one-act dance-theater production developed for and premiering at the ‘62 center. | 0 events, |
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| First-Season Greatness For Paige Bueckers In Unrivaled Basketball |
| Posted on Sunday, February 01 @ 00:02:18 PST (9 reads) | |
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This article is written by a student writer from the her campus at u conn chapter and does not reflect the views of her campus.
after completing her first season in the wnba after being drafted no. 1 in the 2025 draft out of the university of connecticut by the dallas wings, paige bueckers is now a top-ranked player in her first-ever season with unrivaled basketball. Coming off being wnba rookie of the year this off-season, paige is using the opportunity unrivaled brings to continue to get better all-around by playing in it.
unrivaled basketball is a player-founded, 3-on-3 professional women’s basketball league co-founded by wnba stars breanna stewart and napheesa collier. It’s a different brand of basketball and is about a two-month league with 14 games, a playoff, a championship, and a one-on-one tournament. Due to it being 3-on-3 instead of 5-on-5, the court is a little smaller, and there are also different rules than traditional basketball. It’s usually hard to play in the off-season without playing overseas, and now players are able to right out of miami and get paid already higher than the average salary for the 2025 wnba season, and the salaries will likely grow as the league does. Every friday through monday, games are airing exclusively on tnt, trutv, and streaming on hbo max.
the next generation is here
due to having so many uconn connections in the wnba, she’s had great mentors and help in terms of navigating her rookie season, being a professional basketball player with so much to handle, and even the business side of things. Now participating in unrivaled, she’s in a new dynamic where she is playing with and sharing a court with women that she watched growing up. Professional teams are now so much younger and have a lot of “youth.” Especially the major role of the high school class of 2020, there is a lot of talk that they have less leadership and experience; however, these “younger” players are proving themselves and seem to just want to win, grow, and get better, and the future is bright when these talented players become vets.
making an impact in every way
she first joined the unrivaled league as an nil deal in her collegiate career, being more of an ambassador and using her large following on social media to promote the league during its first year of existence. Now this year, she gets to play in it for the first time. Out of the eight total clubs, paige bueckers is one of the six players (average unrivaled roster size) currently playing for breeze basketball club.
unrivaled basketball highlights her basketball iq, versatility, and confidence. As of jan. 23, she ranks third overall in player stats in her first-ever unrivaled season. In just 19.8 minutes per game, she’s averaging an impressive 23.4 points and 6.8 assists, making her the league’s third-leading scorer and number one in assists. She also ranks fourth in total minutes played, showing just how needed she is out there already. Bueckers is shooting 52.4% from the field, 45.5% from three, and remains a perfect 100% from the free-throw line. Add in 8.2 rebounds per game, and it’s undeniable how she’s impacting the game in every way. This was all shown in a recent game, monday, jan. 19, 2026, in breeze’s 83–64 win over mist basketball club, when bueckers exploded for 37 points, shooting 14-for-19 from the field and knocking down five threes. On the same night, bueckers also won the unrivaled inaugural free throw challenge, staying a perfect 13-for-13 on the season in the first five games and taking home a $50,000 prize.
she has taken the $50,000 she won and donated it to her hometown, hopkins, minnesota, to the local relief fund. She has pledged a $50,000 matching donation to assist children and families. The hopkins strong relief fund supports families facing food insecurity and struggling to pay rent and utilities. The hopkins strong relief fund is a partnership between the hopkins education foundation and the ica food shelf that provides support to families in the hopkins public schools community. This is a true reflection of who she is, and gestures like this are not surprising to come from paige. Her dedication to giving back has always been prevalent. She shows incredible aspects of both humanity and athleticism in all she does. While doing all of this, she is always working hard toward making the usa basketball team. She went to training camp in december and is hoping to represent herself and the country while coming together with all team usa sports at the olympic level in the los angeles olympics in 2028.
making a difference in basketball and beyond
in her first season with unrivaled basketball, paige bueckers is once again proving that excellence has followed her long before she was a college star and continues well into her professional career. Bueckers is using this opportunity not only to refine her game but to lead by example both on and off the court. Her love for basketball doesn’t go unnoticed in everything she chooses to do in and for the sport. She is especially an inspiration to women and girls everywhere. Whether it’s competing at the highest level, giving back to her community, or inspiring the next generation of athletes, she continues to show what it means to be great in all aspects of life. |
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| Mayor Mamdani Announces Five Key Commissioner Appointments Across NYC Government |
| Posted on Sunday, February 01 @ 00:02:18 PST (9 reads) | |
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Today, mayor zohran mamdani announced five new appointments to lead core agencies across city government and advance the administration’s vision for a safer and more affordable new york city.
mayor mamdani appointed dr. Alister martin as commissioner of the new york city department of health and mental hygiene and stanley richards as commissioner of the new york city department of correction, the first formerly incarcerated individual to serve in this position.
additionally, mayor mamdani announced yesenia mata as commissioner of the new york city department of veterans’ services, making her the first latina to serve in the role; sandra escamilla-davies as commissioner of the new york city department of youth and community development; and vilda vera mayuga as commissioner of the new york city office of administrative trials and hearings.
these appointments — which include leaders in public health, criminal justice, youth programming, and more — reinforce the mamdani administration’s steadfast commitment to recruiting and retaining world-class professionals to lead new york city government.
“new york city is built on the often unseen work of public servants who show up every day to care for our neighbors, support our young people, and make government work for the people who rely on it most. Today, we are entrusting five dedicated leaders with the responsibility to carry that work forward,” said mayor zohran kwame mamdani. “I hope new yorkers see the impact of their leadership in young people growing into happy and healthy adults, in justice that is administered fairly across our city, and in a government that listens, responds, and treats every person with dignity.”
about dr. Alister martin
dr. Alister martin will serve as commissioner of the new york city department of health and mental hygiene (dohmh). A national leader in both public health and civic engagement, dr. Martin currently practices medicine as an emergency room physician at mass general hospital and leads coursework as an assistant professor at harvard medical school. He also leads “a healthier democracy,” a nonprofit healthcare organizing incubator based out of northeastern university’s burnes center for social change.
dr. Martin previously served as an advisor to vice president kamala harris and a fellow in the white house office of public engagement. He founded vot-er — a nonpartisan nonprofit working to integrate civic engagement into healthcare. Dr. Martin earned his m.D. From harvard medical school as a presidential scholar, his m.P.P. From the harvard kennedy school as a fellow in the center for public leadership, and graduated summa cum laude from rutgers university. Dr. Martin has built his career turning healthcare settings into platforms for social change — addressing opioid addiction, vaccine access, financial instability, and civic participation. His organizations have trained over 80,000 clinicians, reached millions of patients, disbursed $5.5 million in benefits, and partnered with over 1,700 hospitals across all 50 states.
as commissioner of dohmh, dr. Martin will help oversee the city’s public health apparatus; monitor and manage disease outbreaks; and advance the mamdani administration’s vision for a city where every new yorker can find affordable, accessible, world-class healthcare.
“as a kid from jackson heights, nothing means more to me than coming home to serve the city i was born in,” said dohmh commissioner dr. Martin. “I have spent my career building programs that turn healthcare settings into launchpads for opportunity, and i am ready to work alongside mayor mamdani to deliver real results, connecting new yorkers to the care and resources they deserve and building a healthier, more affordable city for every family and every neighborhood.”
“dr. Alister martin has built his career on getting results,” said michael collins, former white house director of public engagement and intergovernmental affairs, office of vice president kamala harris. “From the emergency room to the white house, he has built programs that deliver at scale, and he will bring that same results-driven approach to improving the health of all new yorkers.”
“i have had the pleasure of working with dr. Alister martin over the years, and he is a visionary leader who has experience at the frontlines of healthcare, in neighborhoods and communities, and in the halls of public health and health policy,” said joseph betancourt, md, mph, president, the commonwealth fund. “His leadership will be incredibly influential in helping new yorkers live safe and healthy lives.”
“dr. Alister martin is a visionary physician leader whose deep commitment to partnering with communities turns shared priorities into real action and impact. I am excited by the momentum his leadership will unlock and the lasting benefits it will bring to new york city,” said elizabeth g. Cohn, phd, np, rn; founder, nurses who vote; rcmi professor of medicine, city university of new york.
“on behalf of the fountain house community, i offer my congratulations to dr. Alister martin for being appointed to department of health and mental hygiene commissioner and stanley richards as the department of correction commissioner. Dohmh is a key, historic partner in making clubhouses for people living with serious mental illness (smi) part of the behavioral health ecosystem in new york city and making our collaborative efforts a model for the country,” said ken zimmerman, ceo, fountain house. “Fountain house is eager to partner with dr. Martin, and the growing coalition of clubhouses in new york city to further clubhouse involvement in the continuum of care. Additionally, people living with smi are vastly and wrongly overrepresented on rikers island. There is no one better poised to change that and the other wrongs of the system than our long-time partner mr. Richards.”
about stanley richards
stanley richards will serve as commissioner of the new york city department of correction (doc). Commissioner richards is a formerly incarcerated man of color with decades of experience in the criminal justice field. Commissioner richards previously served as executive vice president of the fortune society, where he helped individuals successfully reenter society from jail and promoted alternatives to incarceration. He first joined the fortune society in 1991 as a re-entry counselor before gradually rising through the non-profit’s ranks. For his commitment to supporting individuals impacted by the justice system, commissioner richards was recognized by the obama administration as a champion for change.
in addition to his work at the fortune society, commissioner richards previously served as first deputy commissioner for doc, the first formerly incarcerated individual to hold a high-level position at the department. He also became the first formerly incarcerated person to be appointed to the new york city board of correction, where he led the working group to end punitive segregation. Commissioner richards received his a.A. From medaille university as well as his b.A. And m.P.H. From hunter college.
commissioner richards will lead doc at a pivotal moment, with a clear mandate and strong support to improve conditions in the city’s jail system. Working closely with the remediation manager, he will focus on improving safety, closing rikers island and ensuring doc delivers on its core responsibility to care for people in custody and support the staff who serve them.
“i am deeply honored and grateful to mayor mamdani for this appointment. This role represents the culmination of my lifelong commitment to criminal justice reform, drawing directly from my own experience of incarceration on rikers, which fueled my decades of work at the fortune society and with the department of correction, helping thousands rebuild their lives through reentry programs, leadership roles, and advocacy,” said doc commissioner richards. “This appointment is an opportunity to lead from the top, advocating for both incarcerated individuals and correction officers to create safer jails and real pathways to rehabilitation. This is a chance to drive upstream change, connecting people to services like those at fortune society that transformed my own life. I will work tirelessly with this administration to ensure that we prioritize humane and safe conditions and ensure justice for all new yorkers.”
“we are thrilled to see that mayor mamdani has chosen a commissioner to lead the department of correction who is committed to not just safeguarding the human rights of incarcerated people, but also investing in their humanity and their potential,” said darren mack, co-director, freedom agenda. “Stanley richards has exactly the experience needed to lead doc during this historic transition, away from rikers island, and into an entirely new era.”
“stanley richards has been a remarkable champion for reform in the way new york city treats those in the corrections system. We applaud mayor mamdani on his excellent appointment of stanley to the position of commissioner for the nyc department of correction,” said rev. Wendy calderón-payne, executive director of bronx connect / urban youth alliance coalition. “Doc will benefit tremendously from commissioner richards’ integrity, knowledge, and wisdom. Bronxconnect and all of the urban youth alliance look forward to continuing to work with commissioner richards as we envision a city where redemption and hope are centered in our corrections system.”
“callen-lorde congratulates stanley richards on his appointment as commissioner of the new york city department of correction and dr. Alister martin on his appointment as commissioner of the department of health and mental hygiene,” said patrick mcgovern, ceo, callen-lorde community health center. “Their combined leadership — rooted in lived experience, civic leadership, and a deep commitment to equity — reflects the kind of visionary stewardship new york city needs. As a global leader in lgbtq healthcare, callen-lorde looks forward to partnering with both commissioners to advance health, dignity, and justice for all new yorkers. We commend mayor zohran mamdani for assembling such an impressive team.”
about sandra escamilla-davies
sandra escamilla-davies will serve as commissioner of the new york city department of youth and community development (dycd). A visionary social worker and executive leader with more than 25 years of service, commissioner escamilla-davies most recently worked as executive vice president of children’s aid, overseeing a wide portfolio of community schools and center-based programs and leading initiatives to reduce chronic absenteeism; expand college and career access; strengthen culturally responsive services; and advance operational, fiscal, and talent strategies across the organization. Additionally, commissioner escamilla-davies spent 15 years with the youth development institute, where she helped key city agencies embed youth development principles into policy and practice. She holds an m.S.W. From columbia university and a b.A. In sociology from hunter college.
as head of dycd, commissioner escamilla-davies will help bolster the city’s afterschool programming, summer youth employment program, runaway and homeless youth programming, and more. She will support the city’s community-based organizations and advance the mamdani administration’s vision for a city where young people, families, and communities can flourish.
“youth development is community development, and i am humbled to lead an agency that sits at that intersection. Our young people deserve systems that respond to their realities, honor their voices, and invest in their futures,” said dycd commissioner escamilla-davies. “I look forward to working with our partners across the city to strengthen access, deepen collaboration, and build the kind of ecosystem where every young person can thrive, and every community is supported to do its best work.”
“sandra escamilla has been a visionary partner to east side house and to youth-serving organizations across new york city for many years. From the early days of the small schools’ movement to the development of transfer school partnerships, she has always understood what young people need to succeed — and how systems must evolve to meet them where they are,” said daniel diaz, executive director, east side house, inc. “She was championing career-connected learning long before it became common language, and she did it by investing in people: developing leaders, creating space for reflection, and strengthening organizations from the inside out. Sandra leads with integrity, clarity, and purpose. Her appointment as commissioner of dycd is a powerful affirmation of a career devoted to equity and lasting impact for new york city’s young people. This is the kind of leadership our city’s youth deserve.”
“sandra is a trailblazer and leading voice in the work to ensure young people and our communities have what they need to be safe, resilient and strong,” said dominique r. Jones, executive director, global kids. “Many of us committed to our city’s youth have been taught and mentored by sandra, and we are thrilled that she is now positioned as commissioner to pour her commitment, expertise and care into building an even stronger and impactful dycd.”
“sandra escamilla-davies’ appointment as commissioner of the department of youth and community development marks a significant milestone for new york city and the children and youth services field. Sandra is a deeply respected, values-driven leader who understands — at the most practical level — what it takes for young people and families to thrive. Her community-based approach recognizes the vital connections between education, health, family stability, and opportunity,” said phoebe c. Boyer, president and ceo, children’s aid. “As a long-time nonprofit practitioner, sandra knows that systems are strongest when government works in true partnership with community-based organizations. We are incredibly proud to see her bring her experience to this role and we are confident her leadership will strengthen outcomes for children and youth across new york city.”
“we congratulate sandra escamilla on her appointment as dycd commissioner. With over a decade of experience working with youth, we know she will bring a strong voice that children and their families need in this role,” said zakiyah shaakir-ansari, co-executive director, alliance for quality education. “We look forward to working together to improve the lives of young people in new york city.”
about yesenia mata
yesenia mata will serve as commissioner of the department of veterans’ services (dvs). Commissioner mata is an established advocate for both immigrants and veterans, most recently serving as executive director of la colmena, an immigration and day labor rights organization. She also serves as a military police sergeant in the u.S. Army.
commissioner mata represents staten island as a member of the new york city racial justice commission, and her work has been published in the hill, huffington post, and univision. Commissioner mata previously organized latino communities in chicago, arizona, new york, pennsylvania, california, and florida as the former national latino outreach strategist for bernie sanders’ presidential campaign and served as the political director for the dream action coalition, a national organization that advocates for immigration reform. She has been recognized by city & state as top 100 in labor and top 100 staten islander and by the new york state hispanic coalition as a “40 under 40 rising star.” Commissioner mata received an a.A. In legal assistant and paralegal work, a b.A. In business administration, and an m.B.A. In human resources from robert morris university.
at dvs, commissioner mata will help connect the city’s veterans to the housing, health care, entrepreneurship, and supportive services they deserve. She will ensure that new yorkers who protected their city as a member of the armed forces can continue to live there as a veteran afterwards.
“i am deeply honored to accept the role of commissioner of the new york city department of veterans’ services and grateful to mayor mamdani and deputy mayor arteaga for their leadership and trust,” said dvs commissioner mata. “Service has been the foundation of my life — both in the military and in my work with immigrant and veteran communities. As commissioner, i am committed to ensuring that every veteran and military family in new york city is seen, supported, and empowered. Our responsibility to those who serve does not end when the uniform comes off, and i am ready to serve them with the dedication, care, and respect they deserve.”
“yesenia mata is a powerful leader in the immigrant rights movement and a u.S. Army officer — a living reminder that immigrants and the children of immigrants serve and uphold the constitution every day. She has stood alongside immigrant service members, military families facing deportation, and deported veterans whose stories are too often ignored,” said murad awawdeh, president and ceo, the new york immigration coalition. “Yesenia brings the credibility, compassion, and leadership this moment demands. In a time when the contributions of immigrant service members are often invisible, she ensures their voices and struggles are seen, recognized, and supported.”
“our uniforms may change, but our mission never ends. True service is about supporting the people around you. Today, we carry that commitment forward at nycid, still showing up for those around us and leading with the values we learned in uniform,” said michael de vito jr., Executive director, and naadira brown, wellness coach, new york center for interpersonal development. “Yesenia’s appointment reminds us that veterans do not just return to our communities — we return for them, bringing the same energy, determination, and dedication that defined our military service into every role we take on after. We are still serving, still supporting one another, and still answering the call — just in different ways.”
“hispanic federation congratulates the appointment of yesenia mata as commissioner for veterans’ services. She is a remarkable latina leader whose life embodies the values of our community — dedication, service, and leadership,” said frankie miranda, president and ceo, hispanic federation. “Latinos have long served across every branch of the u.S. Military, yet their contributions are too often unseen. Through her service as a u.S. Army officer and her leadership in the immigrant rights movement, yesenia shows what it truly means to lead, serve, and represent our community. She reminds us that the military is not just a place of duty, but also where latino culture, values, and leadership thrive.”
about vilda vera mayuga
vilda vera mayuga will serve as commissioner of the office of administrative trials and hearings (oath). A seasoned public servant, commissioner mayuga most recently served as commissioner of the new york city department of consumer and worker protection, where she secured approximately $2 billion for new yorkers. Commissioner mayuga previously served as deputy secretary for economic opportunity at the new york state department of state; as deputy commissioner for worker protection at the new york state department of labor; and as chair of the new york state industrial board of appeals, the first latina to hold the position. She also worked as an assistant attorney general in the civil rights bureau of the office of the new york attorney general, where she managed a diverse caseload of civil rights cases and handled every stage of litigation. Commissioner mayuga graduated magna cum laude with a b.A. In international relations from boston university. She received her law degree from the university of puerto rico school of law in rio piedras, puerto rico and is a member of the new york bar.
as commissioner, she will oversee the city’s central, independent administrative law court and ensure that justice is administered fairly and transparently for all new yorkers who come before oath.
“it is an honor and a privilege for me to become part of history as we embark on a journey to make new york city a city for all,” said oath commissioner mayuga. “As oath commissioner and chief administrative law judge, i will look to modernize and make more accessible the quasi-judicial system so the agency can tackle both small and big cases, and better serve sister agencies and businesses of all sizes.”
“i am thrilled to see vilda vera mayuga appointed as oath commissioner and chief administrative law judge. Having worked with her in the last administration, i know her to be a leader of deep integrity, sharp legal skill, and profound respect for public service,” said maria torres-springer, president, the charles h. Revson foundation. “Oath’s mission — to uphold fairness, due process, and trust in government — is essential to the functioning of our city, and vilda brings exactly the judgment and values needed to lead that work with credibility and care.”
“new yorkers are lucky to have vilda mayuga at the helm of oath at this time in our history. She is an experienced public servant, a sharp legal mind and an amazing puerto rican leader,” said rossana rosado, commissioner, new york state division of criminal justice services.
“vilda vera mayuga brings a deep understanding of how city government impacts small businesses, informed by her tenure as commissioner of the department of consumer and worker protection,” said andrew rigie, executive director, new york city hospitality alliance. “That experience will serve both small businesses and government well, and we congratulate her on this well-deserved appointment.”
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Gambling problems? Help is available
super bowl, college basketball, march madness, daytona 500, and horse racing. What do these activities have in common? Many people enjoy placing bets on the results of these events. It’s the time of year when gambling opportunities ramp up! While many people gamble recreationally, for some it can lead to financial stress, relationship problems, anxiety, depression, and other serious consequences.
here is a brief screening for problem gambling.
– during the past 12 months, have you become restless, irritable or anxious when trying to stop/cut down on gambling?
– during the past 12 months, have you tried to keep your family or friends from knowing how much you gambled?
– during the past 12 months, have you had such financial trouble as a result of your gambling that you had to get help with living expenses from family, friends or welfare?
if you can answer “yes” to any of these questions, you may be at risk for developing a gambling problem. New opportunities is here to help. We offer confidential counseling in our 5-county service area. For more resources, your life iowa provides a brightly lit front door for those seeking services across iowa. No judgement, only help.
if you think you or a loved one may be experiencing a problem with gambling, reach out to 1-800-bets-off from your life iowa for free, confidential support. New opportunities, inc. Is part of the iowa health and human services behavioral health service system with services funded by the substance use prevention, treatment, and recovery services block grant (suptrs bg). For more information on problem gambling please visit the your life iowa website at yourlifeiowa.Org or contact new opportunities inc. Behavioral health department for problem gambling treatment at 712-792-9266. |
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| Financial Aid: Understanding the Different Types | San Diego Public Library |
| Posted on Sunday, February 01 @ 00:02:18 PST (10 reads) | |
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get the scoop on financial aid! Find out what types of financial aid is available, including fafsa, grants, and scholarships, how to find them, and what the process is for applying and receiving them.
this is an in-person program. Registration is encouraged.
if you have comments, questions, or grievances about the event, please contact discover u at discoveru@sandiego.Gov.
this program is part of san diego public librarys discover u initiative for youth and emerging adults to explore their steam interests, prepare for their futures, and achieve their college and career goals.
funded by carnegie corporation of new yorks national libraries as pillars of education and democracy program. |
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| UK Internal Medicine Training 2026: Competition Ratios Surge, Workforce at Risk |
| Posted on Sunday, February 01 @ 00:02:18 PST (10 reads) | |
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Uk internal medicine training faces intensifying competition
rising competition for internal medicine training (imt) stage 1 positions in the united kingdom underscores a growing disparity between the demand for physicians and the available training capacity. Applicant numbers have surged since 2021, while the number of funded training posts has remained relatively unchanged, resulting in historically high competition ratios across various regions.
this trend presents challenges not only for individual doctors seeking to advance their careers but also raises concerns about the long-term viability of acute medical services within the national health service (nhs). The increasing difficulty in securing training positions could deter qualified candidates, potentially exacerbating existing workforce shortages.
data for the 2026 imt intake reveals the severity of the situation. A total of 8,841 applications were submitted for just 1,677 vacancies, creating a competition ratio of 5.27. This marks a meaningful increase from the ratio of 1.70 observed in 2015, demonstrating a rapid escalation in the challenges faced by prospective internal medicine trainees. British medical association reports on the implications of these ratios.
several factors contribute to this heightened competition.An increase in the number of medical school graduates, coupled with the attractiveness of internal medicine as a specialty, has driven up applicant numbers. Together, constraints on funding and limited expansion of training posts have restricted the system’s ability to accommodate the growing pool of applicants.The royal college of physicians has also highlighted these issues.
the implications of these trends are far-reaching. Increased competition can lead to greater stress and anxiety among applicants, potentially impacting their well-being. Furthermore, a lack of sufficient training opportunities could force highly qualified individuals to pursue careers outside of the nhs, or even leave the medical profession altogether. This could worsen existing workforce gaps and compromise the quality of patient care.
addressing this challenge requires a multifaceted approach. Increasing the number of funded imt posts is crucial, alongside exploring innovative solutions to expand training capacity. Furthermore, a thorough review of workforce planning is needed to ensure that training opportunities align with the future needs of the nhs. The nhs workforce plan outlines strategies for addressing these issues. |
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