Best Ahp Podcasts (2025)

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ICYMI: How Government Can Get Sh*t Done with Jen Pahlka 34:49

2h ago34:49

34:49

Today on An Honorable Profession, we’re revisiting co-host Debbie Cox Bultan’s conversation with Jennifer Pahlka. Pahlka has decades of experience in civic technology. She was U.S. Deputy Chief Technology Officer under former President Obama and recently authored the book, Recoding America: Why Government is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Ca…

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E164: Dr. James Lam - novel machine learning algorithm to identify new cancer drug targets 49:05

22h ago49:05

49:05

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer. Episode 164: Part of the workforce and education series (part 56). Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. James Lam talking about his career as a medical oncologist and work around developing a novel machine learning algorithm to identify …

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How Government Can Support Small Businesses with State Senator Christine Cohen 30:53

6d ago30:53

30:53

This week, host Ryan Coonerty talks with Connecticut State Senator Christine Cohen. Cohen is a small business owner turned legislator who previously served on her local school board before running for the state senate following the first election of President Trump. In Hartford, she draws on her experiences as the owner of Cohen’s Bagel Company to …

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E163: Paul Schneider - Living with Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer & Hear the Roar Podcast 46:18

9d ago46:18

46:18

Title: Living with Metastatic Head and Neck Cancer & Hear the Roar Podcast Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer, cancer diagnostics, cancer treatments, metastatic disease, death and dying. Episode163: Part of the Living with and Beyond Series(Part53) Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with…

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How Government Can Get Sh*t Done: Jim Townsend on Public Policy and Legislative Oversight 34:34

13d ago34:34

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This week, we bring you another episode of our series on How Government Can Get Sh*t Done, as host Debbie Cox Bultan sits down with NewDEAL alumnus Jim Townsend. Jim is a former Michigan state legislator now serving as the Director of the Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy, which promotes fact-based legislative oversight as a key to the integ…

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E162: Priyanka Pandya - When Mummy Had Cancer 33:52

16d ago33:52

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer and talking to children about a cancer diagnosis. Episode162, which is part of the living with and beyond cancer series. Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with guest Priyanka Pandya. When Priyanka Pandya was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, her wo…

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Ep 76 Japanese subs in Sydney Harbour: Australian History 1:17:00

17d ago1:17:00

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When the Japanese entered the Second World War at the end of 1941, the impact on Australia was almost immediate. Singapore fell and a great many Australians were taken prisoner. Darwin & later other northern centres were bombed, and at the end of May Japanese midget Submarines made their way into Sydney Harbour. This episode looks at how that attac…

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How to Build the Democratic Talent Pipeline with Zach Wahls and Debbie Cox Bultan 33:07

21d ago33:07

33:07

This week, The NewDEAL and The Next50 announced a partnership that will build a robust pipeline of center-left talent by combining The Next 50’s electoral backing and campaign tools with the network, policy, and skills support that the NewDEAL provides. The goal is to round out a cycle of support for leaders who can win tough elections, deliver res…

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E161: Nicola Freeman - Head and Neck Cancer, Oral Mucositis and Photobiomodulation 54:03

23d ago54:03

54:03

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, side effects and mental health. Episode 161: Part of the Living With and Beyond Cancer series (part 48). Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Nicola Freeman. Nic has worked as a consultant radiographer for just over 2 years, prior to which in an adv…

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How to Help Fired Federal Workers with County Supervisor James Walkinshaw 31:37

28d ago31:37

31:37

This week, host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Fairfax County, VA, County Supervisor James Walkinshaw as he navigates the significant impact of Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency on his community amid firings of federal employees who safeguard our national security, energy, social security, public health, and much more. Walkinshaw dis…

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E160: Prof. Gill Harrison - Overcoming Imposter Syndrome and Advancements in Ultrasound 43:29

30d ago43:29

43:29

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses imposter syndrome, mental health, childhood trauma, miscarriage, cancer, and misdiagnosis. Episode 160: Part of the Leadership series (part 28). Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Prof. Gill Harrison. Gill is a professor, radiographer and sonographer with…

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How Government Can Get Sh*t Done: Jennifer Pahlka on Modernizing Technology and Reforming Civil Service 34:49

1M ago34:49

34:49

Faith in our government and elected officials has reached record lows in recent years. In 2023, trust in government institutions plummeted to 16%, marking one of the lowest points in history, and, in 2024, 49% of Americans – a plurality of respondents – asserted that the very foundation of our government, our democracy, was not working. This episod…

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E159: Rose Ting - How to Support the Chinese Community with Cancer Prevention, Screening and Living With and Beyond Cancer. 44:49

1M ago44:49

44:49

Trigger Warning: this episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, lack of equity, health inequalities and risk factors of cancer for the Chinese community. Episode 159 of our Equity, Diversity and Inclusion series (part 14). Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Rose Ting who is a therapeutic Radi…

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How Democrats Can Change Their Message on Homelessness and Public Safety 35:11

1M ago35:11

35:11

This week, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with San José, CA, Mayor Matt Mahan, who was elected two years ago on his promise to tackle the city’s most intractable problems like homelessness, crime, and traffic. Mayor Mahan talks about his recently announced "Responsibility to Shelter” initiative, which makes historic investments in in…

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E158: Meera Shah - Living with Multiple Myeloma 46:42

1M ago46:42

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer, cancer treatment, cancer relapse, mental health, cancer during pregnancy and living with late effects of treatment. Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Meera Shah. Meera trained as a dentist and following a range of roles as a junior, focused on th…

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How to Bring a 500-Year-Old City into the Future with Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan 33:31

2M ago33:31

33:31

This week, host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Albany, NY, Mayor Kathy Sheehan, who is approaching the end of a 12 year tenure in which she has guided her city out of bankruptcy, spearheaded pivotal redevelopment projects, and cut childhood poverty rates. She reflects on the challenges of navigating a rapidly evolving world to modernize city services an…

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Bonus Episode: Dr. Emma Hyde - UKIO President on why you should attend the 2025 congress 14:50

2M ago14:50

14:50

Description: In this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Emma Hyde who is the current president of UKIO congress. Bonus Episode with Dr. Emma Hyde talking about why you should register and attend UKIO congress 2025. Dr. Emma Hyde is an Associate Professor in Learning, Teaching and Pedagogy at the University of Derby. In …

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E157: Dr. Anthony Cunliffe - Primary Care General Practice and Cancer Care 43:38

2M ago43:38

43:38

Trigger Warning: cancer diagnosis, cancer treatment and misdiagnosis. Description: in this episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Anthony to discuss working as a GP, his career, acute oncology, current primary care challenges and opportunities and working at Macmillan Cancer Support charity. Episode 157 of our workforce and edu…

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How the States are Doing DOGE with TX Representative Salman Bhojani 37:13

2M ago37:13

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This week, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Texas State Representative Salman Bhojani, as he navigates his newest role as Vice Chair of the House DOGE Committee. The conversation digs into the contentious election of Texas’s new Speaker of the House and why Democrats backed moderate Representative Dustin Burrows against more conse…

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E156: Nicole Harnett and Natalie Rozanec - Pioneering Advanced Practice in Radiation Therapy in Canada 53:04

2M ago53:04

53:04

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer and radiation treatments. Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Nicole Harnett and Natalie Rozanec to discuss their pioneering work around advanced practice in radiation therapy in Canada. This episode is a deep dive into both Nicole and Natalie’s …

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What Real Government Efficiency Looks Like With Xay Khamsyvoravong 30:45

2M ago30:45

30:45

This week, host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Newport, RI, City Councilmember Xay Khamsyvoravong. With a background in public finance, Khamsyvoravong talks about the importance of understanding where the money goes in public policy, reflecting on his own successes modernizing utilities, improving school attendance, and strengthening infrastructure at a…

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E155: Dr. Riccardo Bevilacqua - Radiation safety, Physics and Product design 37:18

2M ago37:18

37:18

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses cancer and radiation treatments. Description: In this educational episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Dr. Riccardo Bevilacqua, a nuclear physicist with a PhD focused on neutron data for Generation IV nuclear reactors, Riccardo has worked as a scientist with the European Commission and …

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How Tariffs Could Exacerbate the Housing Crisis with City Councilmember Tom Beckius 26:20

2M ago26:20

26:20

This week, host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Lincoln, NE, City Councilmember Tom Beckius. In addition to serving as an elected official, Beckius is a business owner and a housing developer. He talks with Ryan about why it’s important for Democrats to take an aggressive stance in support of small businesses, especially in the face of potentially disast…

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E154: Lesley Stephen - Living with Secondary Breast Cancer 38:23

2M ago38:23

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Trigger Warning: This episode discusses the diagnosis, treatment, and daily realities of living with a secondary cancer diagnosis. Description: In this powerful episode, Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara sit down with Lesley Stephen who shares her journey of living with secondary breast cancer and her inspiring work with the charity Make 2nds Co…

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How City Councils Can Improve Youth Wellbeing and Health with Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson 28:25

3M ago28:25

28:25

In this week’s episode, host Ryan Coonerty speaks with Santa Cruz, CA, City Councilmember and Vice Mayor Shebreh Kalantari-Johnson. On the city council, she uses her background in social services and public health to integrate the values of wellbeing, sustainability, and equity into all of Santa Cruz’s policies. Kalantari-Johnson shares her path to…

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How to Fix the Housing Crisis with New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton 28:56

3M ago28:56

28:56

In this week’s episode, host Ryan Coonerty speaks with New Jersey Senator Troy Singleton, who is working alongside Governor Phil Murphy and his legislative colleagues to address the housing crisis. New Jersey is one of the most densely populated states in our union, which poses unique challenges and unique opportunities to increase housing. Ryan an…

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Bonus Episode: Lewis Edwards - Oncology Systems Limited Double Shell Positioning System (DSPS)-Prominent 35:52

3M ago35:52

35:52

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Lewis Edwards in a paid collaboration with Oncology Systems Limited to hear about the product Double Shell Positioning System (DSPS)-Prominent. Lewis Edwards is a HCPC Registered Therapeutic Radiographer, Account Specialist at Oncology Systems Ltd. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflecti…

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Pete Buttigieg Looks Towards the Future 33:52

3M ago33:52

33:52

With a new administration beginning in Washington this week, the importance of pragmatic and effective state and local officials is clearer than ever. That was the message from former U.S. Secretary of Transportation and NewDEAL alum Pete Buttigieg when he spoke at our 2024 Leaders Conference. His remarks are a vital reminder of the key role state …

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Bonus Episode: Lucy Griffiths - Oncology Systems Limited LUNA 3D 40:50

3M ago40:50

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Lucy Griffiths in a paid collaboration with Oncology Systems Limited to hear about the product LUNA 3D. Lucy Griffiths is an ex-Therapeutic Radiographer, HCPC Registered as a Radiographer from 2013 onwards. Moved from clinical work to training and education as an Application Specialist with Elekta …

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Efficiency & Economics Will Dominate State Legislatures in 2025 36:57

3M ago36:57

36:57

In this week’s episode, host and NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with Oregon House Majority Leader Ben Bowman, Pennsylvania House Speaker Joanna McClinton, and Georgia Democratic Caucus Chair Representative Tanya Miller. These three NewDEAL Leaders reflect on their 2024 accomplishments – from lowering prescription costs for Pennsylvania senior…

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MSNBC’s Symone Sanders Townsend on One Year of The Weekend & How to Handle the Next Four Years 31:49

4M ago31:49

31:49

Happy New Year! Our first episode of 2025 features leading political strategist and author Symone Sanders Townsend, now host of MSNBC's The Weekend. Symone speaks with co-hosts Debbie Cox Bultan and Ryan Coonerty about the importance of citizens being informed and staying engaged in the political arena, even if they feel worn out after the 2024 ele…

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Best of 2024: Representative Megan Srinivas Shares Why Government Needs a Doctor 35:42

4M ago35:42

35:42

This week, we want to take the opportunity to revisit our conversation with Iowa State Representative Megan Srinivas. She and co-host Ryan Coonerty talk about her journey as the child of immigrants in a small Iowa town, to a life changing visit to Kenya, to Harvard, and back to Iowa to represent disadvantaged communities. They discuss her storytell…

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Ep 75 Bass & Flinders Pt6: Australian History 1:08:00

4M ago1:08:00

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In this final episode of the series we follow Flinders as he attempts his return to England in the hope of acquiring a better ship to more thoroughly complete his valuable explorations around the newly circumnavigated Australian coast. But on the way the Great Barrier Reef gives him one last lesson, and then he makes the mistake of insulting a Fren…

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Best of 2024: Assemblymember Alex Bores on the Role of AI in Politics 29:30

4M ago29:30

29:30

Happy holidays! While our team is off enjoying a well-deserved break, we're revisiting an episode with New York Assemblymember Alex Bores, co-chair of the NewDEAL Forum AI Task Force. As one of the few state legislators in the country with a computer science background, Bores explains how artificial intelligence can change our elections, economy, a…

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Phoenix City Councilmember Kesha Hodge Washington on Making a Difference 20:09

4M ago20:09

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Filmed at the 14th Annual NewDEAL Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., host Ryan Coonerty talks with Phoenix, AZ, City Councilmember Kesha Hodge Washington. She shares her approach to leadership and her commitment to creating opportunities for more people in her community. The conversation delves into her journey from the U.S. Virgin Islands to …

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Ergéa Group Sponsored Episode with Peter Enever and Tom Jacques about Radiotherapy Managed Equipment Service 41:51

4M ago41:51

41:51

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara hear about the Ergéa group and the managed equipment service they offer from Tom Jacques and how they support radiotherapy managers such as Peter Enever. Ergéa is a group of companies located in Germany, Italy and the UK. Cancer care is one of the key focus areas of the group. In the UK, Ergéa provides vendor-in…

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E153: Florence Moon - Eno, an inclusive sustainable bras and swimwear for people who have had a mastectomy 31:52

4M ago31:52

31:52

**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Florence Moon part of living with and beyond cancer series (part 45). Discussion about Florence’s cancer diagnosis and treatment, body confidence and Eno swimwear. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) Reflect on Florence’s experience of being offered a…

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Rad Chat live #6 with Josh Naylor at the Surface Guided Radiation Therapy Annual European Meeting 2024 12:52

4M ago12:52

12:52

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Josh Naylor to discuss how Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) has changed their practice. In this podcast episode, Josh Naylor, Principal Physicist, shares the decision to implement SGRT and how it has transformed treatments at University Hospitals Dorset. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these …

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Williamsport, PA, Mayor Derek Slaughter on Community-Driven Leadership & Transformative Governance 21:59

4M ago21:59

21:59

Filmed at the 14th Annual NewDEAL Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., host Ryan Coonerty talks with Williamsport, PA, Mayor Derek Slaughter. Mayor Slaughter reflects on his unexpected journey from high school teacher and basketball coach to public servant. He discusses his focus on revitalizing his city, highlights efforts to boost economic dev…

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Rad Chat live #5 with Samantha Allison, Hannah Nayee and Gail Anastasi at the Surface Guided Radiation Therapy Annual European Meeting 2024. 16:44

4M ago16:44

16:44

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Samantha Allison, Hannah Nayee and Gail Anastasi to discuss how Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) has changed their practice. For DIBH patients, maintaining consistent breath holds is crucial for safeguarding these organs while targeting cancer effectively. In this podcast episode we’re joined by …

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Rad Chat live #4 with Igor Bessières and Mathieu Gonod at the Surface Guided Radiation Therapy Annual European Meeting 2024. 11:42

5M ago11:42

11:42

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Igor Bessières and Mathieu Gonod. MapRT helps to make treatments fast, easy and safe. It uses SGRT to deliver a “clearance map”, which planners use to check which beams are deliverable during plan creation. In this podcast episode, Medical Physicists Igor Bessières and Mathieu Gonod from Centre Georges-…

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Rad Chat live #3 with Rayk Nachtigall at the Surface Guided Radiation Therapy Annual European Meeting 2024 14:30

5M ago14:30

14:30

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Rayk Nachtigall a Medical Physicist at Strahlenzentrum Hamburg MVZ, Germany. Traditional full-face masks can be uncomfortable and challenging for patients. At Strahlenzentrum Hamburg MVZ, maskless head and neck treatments have become the gold standard. In this episode, Rayk, Medical Physicist, shares ho…

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E152: Louise Fraser - Nuclear Medicine Medical Physics Expert at the UK Health Security Agency 44:13

5M ago44:13

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Louise Fraser as part of leadership series (part 27). Discussion about Louise’s career, her role in improving patient safety in Nuclear Medicine (Imaging and Therapies) across the UK and being the UK UKHSA lead for developing a national voluntary patient safety event learning system for the Nuclear…

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Rad Chat Live #2 with Adi Robinson at the Surface Guided Radiation Therapy Annual European Meeting 2024 17:07

5M ago17:07

17:07

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Adi Robinson a Medical Physicist at Advent Health in Parker, USA to discuss how Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) and dose visualisation has changed their practice. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Adi’s experience of implementing new technology within his…

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Rad Chat Live #1 with Mike Tallhamer at the Surface Guided Radiation Therapy Annual European Meeting 2024 18:34

5M ago18:34

18:34

Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up Mike Tallhamer Chief Medical Physicist at Advent Health in Parker, USA to discuss how Surface Guided Radiation Therapy (SGRT) has changed their practice. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on the process for implementing new technology within your department. 2) cons…

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Milwaukee County Supervisor Marcelia Nicholson on Advocacy, Teaching, and the Power of Baked Goods 23:15

5M ago23:15

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Filmed at the 14th Annual NewDEAL Leaders Conference in Washington, D.C., host Ryan Coonerty talks with Milwaukee County Board of Supervisors Chairwoman Marcelia Nicholson. Growing up in one of the country’s most underserved zip codes, Nicholson is using her experiences to improve the communities she holds dear. She begins the conversation explaini…

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Boston Scientific Series #5: Paul Wheaton - Patient Advocate 18:19

5M ago18:19

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**Trigger Warning** Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Paul Wheaton as part of our paid series with Boston Scientific where Steven talks about his experience of cancer, late effects of treatment and views of SpaceOAR™. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) reflect on Paul’s experience of cancer treatment an…

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E151: Dr. Tom Roques - Royal College of Radiologists Clinical Oncology Workforce Consensus 2023 42:29

5M ago42:29

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Dr. Tom Roques as part of the leadership series (part 26). Discussion about Tom’s career, role of the Royal College of Radiologists, the clinical oncology workforce consensus and what is next. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection points: 1) read the RCR 2023 clinical oncology workfo…

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ICYMI: Unlocking Abundance and How to Make Inclusive Public Policy with Derek Kaufman 34:37

5M ago34:37

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Happy Thanksgiving! While our team is out of the office this week, we want to take this opportunity to revisit our September 2024 conversation focused on the Abundance Movement. In this episode, NewDEAL CEO Debbie Cox Bultan speaks with the CEO and Founder of the Inclusive Abundance Initiative, Derek Kaufman. Derek is a thought leader and policy st…

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E150: Clodagh Starrs - Advanced Practice in USA 33:01

5M ago33:01

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Naman Julka-Anderson and Jo McNamara catch up with Clodagh Starrs who discussed her role as an advanced practice radiation therapist and her work advancing practice in USA as part of the leadership series (part 25). Discussion about Clodagh’s career, advanced practice and how to improve services. To use this podcast as CPD, look at these reflection…

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