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A series of conversations with farmers and those working in the rural sector. We’re exploring the variety of experiences, perspectives and ideas coming from the creation of resilient, regenerative and enjoyable farming systems in New Zealand. The setup and first years of this podcast were supported by MPI’s Productive & Sustainable Land Use - Extension Services fund. Since July 2023, the Quorum Sense Podcast has been produced independently by the podcast team. For more information, visit the ...
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The Geek Quorum covers a wide range of Science Fiction and tech topics, including movies, TV, gaming, gadgets and books. Light-hearted and at times irreverent, the Quorum dishes out reviews and analysis in a casual roundtable format.
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I will engage with topics that are relevant for the women, young and ordinary people. we have the opportunity to hear everyday life of Alexandrians. The topics are influenced by our participation and the dialogues held during our events as an organization and/or more! Do stay tuned, I thank you.
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Check out our new podcast show, National Journal Radio, where our expert correspondents take you on a deep dive through the biggest stories. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify and Stitcher. No one knows Capitol Hill and the corridors of Washington power like National Journal, and now NJ brings you Quorum Call—a weekly podcast on Congress, policy, and politics. Hosted by National Journal's veteran reporting team, new episodes of Quorum Call will be available every Monday.
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The 2025 consolidated election season is kicking off with its usual verve and a host of complex issues to address. Local election officials and electoral boards have many responsibilities to make elections happen. Meanwhile, local governments are asked to enforce political sign regulations and electioneering laws. Local governments may get involved…
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In this episode Jono speaks with keen 24-year-old kiwifruit orchard manager Levi Belcher about how he got started in the industry, and why he was attracted to soil health and regenerative practices. Levi talks about how having a "get stuck in" attitude has made a big difference in his career. If you are a Kiwifruit grower interested in regen practi…
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In this discussion, Jono sits down with dairy farmer and Quorum Sense board member Willie White to hear about his journey into organic regen dairy farming. From humble beginnings on the family farm as a child - and watching his parents convert a part of the farm to dairy - Willie has always had a strong connection with the land. After a career in r…
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Several Ancel Glink attorneys had the pleasure of attending the 2024 APA-IL State Conference at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, Illinois to catch up with friends and colleagues in the planning field to discuss all things planning, zoning, and economic development. Tune into this episode of Quorum Forum for some interesting planning law…
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In this special episode of the Quorum Sense podcast, Jono interviews Professor Jack Heinemann from the University of Canterbury on the topic of GE and GMO in New Zealand. Professor Heinemann's experience in this field, along with a long list of credentials, make him one of the leading voices in the country. And this conversation uncovers issues and…
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In this episode Jono catches up with Carrie and Tom Andrews from Wholly Cow Butchery in Cambridge. Carrie and Tom are passionate about supporting their local community and creating opportunities from listening to their customers needs. From caring for the animals, to slaughter, to butchery and even turning what would normally be waste products into…
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Contracts are important legal tools local governments use to provide critical services to residents and pursue important projects. When local governments contract with third parties to perform work, and there is a resulting hazard, injury, or other misstep, the risk of liability depends on several critical factors. Tune in to hear attorneys Erin Mo…
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In this episode we have an in-depth and very personal conversation with Zeb Horrell. Zeb is a third generation sheep and beef farmer from northern Southland, and Zeb's contributions span much wider than the family farm. Zeb shares his experience with enterprises, Future Whenua, Polyculture Paddock and Burning Horse festival, and a recent move from …
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Ancel Glink’s Dan Bolin recently joined the Engaging Local Government Leaders’ GovLove podcast to discuss Grants Pass v. Johnson, a recent Supreme Court decision affecting how local governments may address homelessness. For Quorum Forum’s summer recess, we’re sharing a short clip from that episode and inviting our listeners to check out the rest of…
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Charlotte and Russell Heald are passionate dairy farmers "living their dream life" in Norsewood, Manawatū. Earlier this year they won the OrganicNZ award for Regenerative Organic Farmer of the Year. Russell and Charlotte share their journey from conventional share milking to dairy farm ownership. And how a personal health focus began their on farm …
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This episode with Sonal Mehta is a masterclass on decision-making. We explore her early rise to partner and the path that led her to the management committee at WilmerHale by walking through the tradeoffs and opportunities she identified at each step. We also explore the role intuition plays in legal analysis. And we discuss Sonal's journey through…
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In this episode Stephen Newman shares his journey from the IT industry, to dairy farming in his thirties, to later discover regenerative agriculture and the power of farm discussion groups. Stephen had no farming background when he started dairy farming and relied heavily on advice from consultants. And he saw synthetic nitrogen as a vital element …
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When does the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) require an employer to make reasonable accommodations for an employee with a disability? On the latest episode of Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast, attorneys Katie Nagy and Daiana Mann discuss the interactive process between employers and employees and how remote work may be a change in the work…
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Silpa Maruri graduated from law school in 2011, but she's already been partner at renowned trial firm Quinn Emanuel and is now founding partner at Elsberg Baker Maruri, an elite commercial litigation firm. How did she do it? In this episode, we discuss the techniques and principles Silpa used to practice creativity and self-advocacy. Launching a ne…
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Listening to this episode, you can't miss Samuel Levine's passion for consumer protection. It would be a mistake to look at his remarkable ascent from Harvard Law School to become Director of the Bureau of Consumer Protection at the FTC as a strategic arc to power. Samuel's story illustrates why lawyers should get their hands dirty and find work yo…
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Heather Stevenson went from litigator at Sullivan & Cromwell to running a juice bar, then returned to law as a transactional lawyer at the Boston Globe where she rose to Deputy General Counsel, then became General Counsel at Red Cell Partners, an incubation firm. I've been influenced in more ways than one by Heather's adventurous career, and I admi…
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In this episode of the Quorum Sense podcast, Jono has a fascinating discussion with David Musgrave about pastoral farming and science in New Zealand David is a multi-generational farmer who's family started farming at Waihi Bush Farm in the 1800s, and its where David farmed until recently. As well as farming, he has a vast career in science and res…
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The General Assembly recently concluded its spring session and Ancel Glink’s Tyler Smith joins us to talk about recent legislation local government should know, including updates on the grocery tax, small wireless facilities, and more! What new laws are you following? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! House Bill 3144 provides that groceries will …
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In this podcast, recorded especially for our Wintering Innovations Series, Deane Parker, Duncan Humm and Jono Frew discuss their wintering journeys. Deane talks about going from relying on unreliable winter crops to a full bale grazing system on his mid Canterbury dairy farm. Duncan shares his journey from heavy pugging on his mid Canterbury deer f…
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In this fascinating episode of the Quorum Sense podcast, Jono sits down in the studio with Dylan Graves from Tuatapere for an in depth talk about some of the powerful uses and functions of Biochar. After years of journeying around the world teaching, Dylan felt there was something missing in his life. Then he discovered Permaculture and the wonders…
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Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast was at #NPC24 in Minneapolis to celebrate six years of podcasting and David Silverman’s induction in to the AICP College of Fellows, the highest honor bestowed on a member of the American Institute of Certified Planners. During the conference, David joined an esteemed panel for “Real Estate Law 101” to help planne…
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Kalpana is known as one of the top trial lawyers in the country. She’s also co-chair of one of the leading trial firms in the country, Susman Godfrey. That’s a rare combination. I took this opportunity to explore themes in Kalpana’s career and professional decisions, there’s a ton of great principles covered in this conversation. In this episode, w…
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Ryan McCarl is a founding partner at Rushing McCarl LLP and author of Elegant Legal Writing. I was intrigued by the practicality and the eclectic range of influences Ryan draws on for this latest contribution to the pantheon of legal writing books. Ryan pulls ideas from disciplines like graphic design and marketing and from authors in nonfiction an…
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The American Planning Association Chicago Metro Section recently teamed up with Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast for the ninth annual “Bar Exam” planning law session, a realistic simulated law school experience testing planners and land use professionals on important planning law cases related to social media, short-term rentals, and more! Record…
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This month, we ride the airwaves to the UK to hear from Claire McKenzie, the producer and filmmaker behind Six Inches of Soil - a grassroots UK documentary which Quorum Sense is bringing to New Zealand next month. Jono has a fascinating conversation with Claire about the film, the young aspiring farmers it follows, and how its captivating non-farmi…
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Moez Kaba is the managing partner of Hueston Hennigan, the elite trial firm. Moez’s father drove a cab, and now Moez is one of the most sought-after trial lawyers in the country, and he’s only 42. We spent a lot of time exploring Moez's approach to trial and the role serendipity and boldness played in guiding his path through law. (00:45) - how he …
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Lawyers have an important role helping local governments do business. In this episode, Ancel Glink’s Dan Bolin and Katie Nagy are on the road talking about their experiences and local government law careers. Then, Jaime Such discusses an important tort immunity case local governments and cyclists should know. Questions? Email us at podcast@ancelgli…
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Park and recreation agencies manage many acres of public space where controversial activities sometimes take place. What authority does your organization have to address resident complaints over the location of pickleball recreational facilities, homeless individuals’ and migrant populations’ use of public parks, and protests in parks? Find out as …
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Public Act 103-0260, which became effective law in Illinois on January 1, 2024, authorized non-home rule municipalities to establish systems of administrative adjudication. Ancel Glink’s Megan Mack joins us to review the process to adopt an adjudication system and discuss the requirements for these systems. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglin…
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Beef farmer and Quorum Sense Team member Nick Tucker has swapped his urban luxuries for an off-grid cabin on 160 acres amid the backroads of Northland. From the family dairy farm as a young boy, to ruminant nutrition research, being the PR bridge between marketers and farmers, and working for intensive ag companies, Nick pivoted to more 'meaningful…
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Nimesh Gupta is the founder of Briefly, a legaltech generative AI company. I met Nimesh through a mutual friend, and we hit it off - our patent litigation background, views on parenting, therapy, and entrepreneurship. We take Nimesh’s unconventional moves from biglaw to big tech to startups and dig into the decisions. We explored how to assess risk…
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The holiday season is here, and the Quorum Forum podcast team is ready to celebrate! To ring in the New Year, we will be reviewing case law and legislation that our local government listeners should know for 2024. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com. Happy Holidays! --- Resources --- Appellate Court Upholds $1.7 Million in Fines for Viol…
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Neel Chatterjee is a partner at Goodwin. Neel is fascinating because on one hand he’s a trial lawyer that handles serious high-stakes tech disputes, and on the other hand he’s the kind of guy who has “partner and very handsome man” written on his firm business card. We spend some time going deep on these aspects of Neel, where they came from, and h…
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Farming for Good (NB webpage not live yet) is a research collection that explores our sense of connection with farming in Aotearoa New Zealand. It’s about supporting everyday people and leaders across our communities, farming sector and government, to build trust in our food and farming system. In this is podcast, we’ll be talking specifically to a…
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National food awards, 10t/ha increases of soil carbon and nitrate levels now undetectable. These are results that’ll open your mind to what Coromandel drystock farmer Ewan Campbell has to say about his discoveries. National food awards, 10t/ha increases of soil carbon and nitrate levels now undetectable. These are results that’ll open your mind to …
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David Silverman joined Dan Bolin and Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast to discuss how communities are promoting housing affordability. Recorded live at the 2023 Association of Collegiate Schools of Planning Annual Conference, David reviews legal and practical approaches addressing housing opportunities in Illinois and across the country. Thanks to…
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Ancel Glink attorneys recently attended the 2023 APA-IL State Conference in Naperville, presenting planning law session, providing plan commissioner training, and catching up with friends and colleagues in the planning field. Tune into this episode of Quorum Forum to hear Ancel Glink’s Erin Monforti and Katie Nagy engage conference participants wit…
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Growing up in California, Phyllis Tichinin witnessed the abundance of local fruit orchards and their deep, rich soils begin to be concreted into what is now Silicon Valley. After meeting her Kiwi husband, Phyllis now resides in Hawke’s Bay and is well-known as an eco-nutritionist with a passion for regenerative farming practices that produce nutrie…
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The annual APA-CMS Bar Exam is back to celebrate the 75th episode of Ancel Gink’s Quorum Forum Podcast and provide a realistic simulated law school experience for planners and land use professionals. Recorded live at the Haymarket Pub and Brewery on August 16, 2023, listen to Ancel Glink attorneys Daniel Bolin, Megan Mack, and Greg Jones discuss th…
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Paul Grewal is the Chief Legal Officer at Coinbase. As the highly visible head lawyer at a company perennially making headlines, much of Paul's story and approach is well-known. This interview explores the lesser-known aspects of Paul's career moves: how Paul thinks about risk, the key question to ask in making a career change, and a conspiracy the…
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Infatuated by seeds turning into food as a young boy in his Poppa’s veggie garden, Brad Rudd has always had a desire to grow things. Despite growing up in the outskirts of Auckland. At first a senior shepherd on a ‘conventional’ farm in Hawke’s Bay, Brad then threw his hat over the wall and took on the role of manager of Motatapu Station – working …
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This month, Ancel Glink's Quorum Forum podcast is taking a brief recess to prepare for the 2023 APA-CMS Bar Exam by listening back to one of our more popular episodes, recorded live at the 2022 APA-CMS Bar Exam! The APA-CMS Bar Exam is a realistic simulated law school experience for planners and land use professionals (in a bar). Recorded live at t…
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Alamdar Hamdani is the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas, one of the most important jurisdictions in the country. What I love about his story is that it’s the classic American story of how the son of poor immigrants in small-town Texas became the US attorney for one of the most important jurisdictions in the country. But I discovered…
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The General Assembly’s spring legislative session is over and Governor Pritzker is signing and considering bills affecting local governments. Ancel Glink’s Katie Nagy joins Ancel Glink’s Quorum Forum podcast to review notable new laws and possibly soon-to-be new laws. What new legislation will affect your organization? Email us at podcast@ancelglin…
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Australian farmer, podcaster and all-round regenerative advocate Charlie Arnott talks landscape healing, nutritionally dense food and the complexity and stresses of farm management. Whilst Charlie is grateful for the reference point his science background provided, it wasn’t helping integrate his personal values into farming. Not just bringing biod…
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The Quorum Forum hotline is open and Ancel Glink attorneys called with their tips and congratulations for newly and not-so-newly elected local government officials in Illinois. Adam Simon, Erin Monforti, Derke Price, Julie Tappendorf, and Dan Bolin shared helpful tips on local government meetings, public comment, working with staff, and more! What …
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Cherryle Prew’s journey progressed from city office worker, to organic horticulture, to BioGro auditing. But her “aha!” moment and passion for soil biology was born at a talk by Elaine Ingham, founder of Soil Food Web worldwide. Boots and all, Cherryle set up NZ’s only Soil Food Web lab 20 years ago. From discussing compost teas, to the need for au…
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We’re celebrating five years of Quorum Forum podcast with Ancel Glink’s Amber Samuelson and the Municipal Clerks of Illinois! Amber and the clerks discuss new employment laws regarding paid leave, bereavement leave, and protections for natural hair. What are the top employment law issues for your organization? Email us at podcast@ancelglink.com! --…
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It was an interest in body building, personal training and nutrition that sparked Peter Legg’s journey into farming. You’ll now find him on the family’s 45ha dry land arable, winter sheep grazing and dairy support block in Southbridge, Canterbury. Peter talks about ‘right place, right time’ cultivation and success in raising soil organic matter lev…
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Many local government officers and employees are required to file a statement of economic interests each year and the relatively new questions on this year's form are causing confusion for many filers. However, a careful review of the definitions in the new law will make the questions easier to answer. Email your questions to podcast@ancelglink.com…
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