Brungardt Law's Lagniappe
A little extra perspective from Brungardt Law conveyed through conversations with individuals of various backgrounds exploring the interplay of practices, policies, and laws with decision making and leadership. An opportunity to learn how to navigate towards productive outcomes as well as appreciate the journey through the experiences and observations of others.
Episodes
12 episodes
Serving and Protecting the Community: A Conversation with Patrick Baxter
To serve and to protect. The motto of many law enforcement agencies in the U.S. But what does it take to serve and to protect? Today’s guest is Patrick Baxter who served and protected the residents of New Orleans as a New Orleans Police Departm...
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Cultivating Human Capital in the CIA: A Conversation with Ilka Rodriguez
The individuals who serve as intelligence community professionals come from all walks of life. Ilka Rodriguez is an example of such. Fluent in Spanish and French, she joined the ranks of the Central Intelligence Agency soon after graduating fro...
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1:19:47
Regulation and Collaboration in Wisconsin's Cheese Industry: A Conversation with Marianne Smukowski
As a dairy industry specialist, Ms. Marianne Smukowski knows her cheese. More importantly, she knows what makes Wisconsin successful and an industry leader in the world of cheese. A former president of the American Cheese Society, previou...
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Integrity and Service Through Advocacy: A Conversation with Blaine LeCesne
Today’s guest that we’ll be learning from is Professor Blaine LeCesne. Originally raised and educated in New Orleans, Professor LeCesne pursued his university and law school education in New York where he subsequently worked at a Wall Street la...
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1:16:40
Compassion in the Crescent City: A Conversation with Renée Blanche
There is a house in New Orleans they call Ozanam Inn, and it's been the refuge of many a lost soul, and God, I could be one. Today's guest is Renée Blanche: Ozanam Inn's Chief Executive Officer who leads a team of exceptional individuals commit...
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1:14:12
Detained in Russia: A Conversation with Paul Whelan
On a cold December day in 2018, Russian security services confronted and arrested Paul Whelan in his Moscow hotel room on allegations of espionage. It would be almost six years later when he was finally released. In today's episode, Mr. Whelan ...
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1:25:32
China and the Chinese Communist Party: A Conversation with Ning Leng
Assistant Professor Ning Leng gives us an introductory session regarding China and the Chinese Communist Party. Assistant Professor Ling teaches at the Georgetown University McCourt School of Public Policy. She conducts research in compar...
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1:05:56
From Teaching to Leading Diplomacy: A Conversation with Nancy Jo Powell
From teaching high school social studies in the Midwest to leading several U.S. diplomatic missions, Nancy Jo Powell shares her experiences and lessons learned over a distinguished career of 37 years in the U.S. Foreign Service. As former U.S. ...
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1:04:05
Creating Certainty: A Conversation with Mike Mears
In today's episode, Mike Mears imparts the observations he has made and lessons he has learned regarding decision making during his journey from the military to the intelligence community and to the private sector. Mike is a West Point graduate...
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1:13:48
Leadership in the U.S. Marine Corps: A Conversation with Spencer E. Scott
Welcome to Brungardt Law's Lagniappe! In this episode, we talk with Spencer E. Scott, retired Sergeant Major U.S. Marine Corps, who shares with us his experiences and observations from serving for 30 years among the few, the proud, the Marines....
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1:28:16
Cultivating Capable Individuals: A Conversation with Allan Mustard
Welcome to Brungardt Law's Lagniappe! In this episode, Allan Mustard, former U.S. Ambassador to Turkmenistan, shares with us his experiences and observations from his entry into the Foreign Agricultural Service during the Cold War to his eventu...
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1:19:13
Diplomatic Security: A Conversation with Todd J. Brown
Welcome to Brungardt Law's Lagniappe! In this episode, Todd J. Brown, former Acting Assistant Secretary, Diplomatic Security, U.S. Department of State, shares with us his experiences and observations from his entry into the Foreign Service as a...
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