Chris Nowinski is a former football player at Harvard University and professional wrestler with WWE, World Wrestling Entertainment. After enduring a career-ending head injury, Chris has dedicated his professional life to serving patients and families affected by brain trauma, particularly Chronic traumatic encephalopathy, or CTE, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that develops after repeated head injuries. Jay and Chris discuss the state of head injuries in American athletics, the difference between advocating for head safety at youth and professional levels, Chris’ newest research, and much more. Episode Chapters (00:00) Intro (00:50) changes in the culture around concussions in the past two decades (02:39) padded helmet technology (03:55) concussion reporting in the NFL (10:35) Chris’ career path and concussion history (14:52) connecting with activists who haven’t themselves suffered a traumatic brain injury (17:42) SHAAKE - a new sign to identify concussions (20:53) Unions can help players advocate for safety policies (23:10) final thoughts and goodbye For video episodes, watch on www.youtube.com/@therudermanfamilyfoundation Stay in touch: X: @JayRuderman | @RudermanFdn LinkedIn: Jay Ruderman | Ruderman Family Foundation Instagram: All About Change Podcast | Ruderman Family Foundation To learn more about the podcast, visit https://allaboutchangepodcast.com/…
This program is dedicated to the best of contemporary jazz music, affirming that jazz music is relevant and thriving today. In each episode, expect to hear music from current and recent releases and some classic jazz.
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International Women's Day 2025. Music from Lucia, Jane Monheit, Vanisha Gould, Marianne Solivan, Sivan Arbel, Aimee-Jo Benoit, Aubrey Logan, Teri Parker, Miki Yamanaka, Eva Novoa, Ariane Racicot, Renee Rosnes, ARTEMIS, The Ostara Project, The Empress and Nicole McCabe Playlist: Lucia - What a Difference a Day Makes (Cuando vuelva a tu lado) Jane Mo…
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Zara McFarlane, Nubya Garcia, Cassie Kinoshi, KOKOROKO, Myele Manzanza, Stephen Davis Unit, Radio Massacre International, Kenny Wheeler Legacy, Lina Allemano, Sarah Belle Reid, David Lavoie & Carson Tworow, Michael Sarian & Tomas Kidd, Leiba Trio, Elsa Nilsson & Santiago Leibson, Samantha Kochis Playlist: Zara McFarlane - Mean to Me Nubya Garcia - …
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Vanisha Gould, Jamile, Nicole Zuraitis, Caity Gyorgy, Genevieve Marentette, Diane Roblin, Bea Labikova, Kayla Milmine, Allison Cameron & Contact, eucademix (Yuka Honda), Myra Melford, Arushi Jain, Mingjia, Lisa Hilton, Nicole McCabe and Nicola Miller Playlist: Vanisha Gould - She's Not Shiny, She's Not Smooth Jamile - Proceeding After Catharsis Nic…
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Caili O'Doherty, Bryn Roberts, Rachel Therrien, Jacob Wutzke, Redline Trio, Busty and the Bass, No Cosmos, No Codes, Sahara von Hattenberger, Peggy Lee & Cole Schmidt, Janel Leppin, Janel and Anthony, Simon Jermyn and Dan Fortin Playlist: Caili O'Doherty - Let's Call It Love Bryn Roberts - Steen's Scene Rachel Therrien - Back Home Jacob Wutzke, fea…
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NIKARA presents Black Wall Street, Kenny Barron, Immanuel Wilkins, ladyybirdd, RighteousGIRLS, Vijay Iyer, Tyshawn Sorey, Kris Davis, Kurt Rosenwinkel & Geri Allen, Miki Yamanaka, Teri Parker, Patrick Smith, Dan Pitt Quintet Playlist: NIKARA presents Black Wall Street - Solar Plexus Kenny Barron - Tragic Magic Immanuel Wilkins, featuring June McDoo…
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Kaisa's Machine, Joel Jeschke, Brett Hansen, Angell & Crane, Alain Bedard Auguste Quartet, Ilya Osachuk, Ben Wolfe, Nicole Glover, Artemis, Allison Miller & One O'Clock Lab Band, Naomi Moon Siegel, Carsten Rubeling and Michael Dease Playlist: Kaisa's Machine - Midnight Sun Joel Jeschke - Koskela Brett Hansen - Perfect Intentions Angell & Crane, fea…
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