Sienna Daniel and Sean Segal, along with host Mike Palmer, discuss the work they do at Escalate, a company focused on upskilling frontline workers. Sienna and Sean share their backgrounds in education and workforce development, explaining how their experiences led them to start Escalate. The conversation delves into the high costs associated with frontline worker … Read more
The organizers of an Istanbul film festival announced on Thursday that the event was being canceled in protest against a ban by local authorities on the screening of the film “Queer,” starring Daniel Craig. The arthouse film streaming platform Mubi stated that the entire four-day festival was being canceled just hours before it was scheduled … Read more
In the latest episode, Mike Palmer welcomes Erika Blumenthal, the Chief Operating Officer at Benefits Data Trust (BDT), and Daniel O’Donnell, the Associate Director of Higher Education at BDT. The discussion revolves around the organization’s mission to assist individuals in accessing social safety net benefits in the U.S., with a particular focus on supporting college … Read more
Mozambique’s ruling party, Frelimo, has won the country’s divisive, violence-marred election, extending its 49-year grip on power in the southern African nation, the election commission has announced. Daniel Chapo, Frelimo’s relatively unknown presidential candidate who has been seen as an agent of change, will replace Filipe Nyusi, who has served two terms. At 47 years … Read more