Balloon bloodlust, the epic military history of balloons, the fate of US-China relations, and how balloon expertise can help you on Hinge
What on Earth is a Chinese spy balloon doing over the US? To discuss, we have William “Balloon Guy” Kim of The Marathon Initiative, Eric Lofgren of Acquisition Talk, and Gerard DiPippo of CSIS. We dive into:

The epic military history of balloons;

- Why it’s surprisingly difficult to shoot down a balloon, and the US-China “balloon gap”
- Whether Secretary of State Blinken should have canceled his trip to China;
- How expertise in balloons could improve your dating prospects.

This podcast was produced by Eric Lofgren. You can follow me on Twitter @AcqTalk and find more information at AcquisitionTalk.com

China's surveillance balloon over the United States

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast. It is hosted by ADL New York/New Jersey Director Scott Richman and focuses on ADL's efforts to fight antisemitism and all forms of hate. In the fight against antisemitism, the corporate boardroom has become a battleground as investors sometimes engage in antisemitism and delegitimization of the Jewish state under the guise being “socially responsible.” JLENS was founded in 2012 to counter this issue and has only become more important as socially responsible investing has grown. Recently, JLENS became a part of ADL. Jake Herman is the Director of Network Development for JLens, and he joined this show to discuss the work of JLens and its merger with ADL.  To learn more about ADL's resources to address workplace concerns, visit https://www.adl.org/adl-at-work. To learn more about JLens, visit their website: https://www.jlensnetwork.org/. This podcast originally aired as a radio show on August 22, 2023 on WVOX 1460 AM.

From the Frontlines: ADL Acquires the JLens Jewish Investor Network to Fight BDS

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate.

A major frontline in this battle is the effort to dismantle the Jewish state and end the right to Jewish national self-determination through boycotts, divestment campaigns and sanctions - better known as the BDS movement. Some defend it as simply a nonviolent form of protest. The questions we will discuss on today’s show is what this movement is, why is it so bad, and how we are combatting it.

To help us answer these questions, two members of the staff of JLens joined the show. JLens offers a Jewish lens through which to invest, which includes encouraging companies to expand their economic ties to Israel. Nearly two years ago, ADL acquired JLens in order to place greater emphasis on fighting hate in the corporate  boardroom.

Dani Nurick, JLens Director of Advocacy, and Allison Marrill, JLens Director of Research were the guests on this podcast.

To view ADL resources on the BDS Movement, including the toolkit mentioned on the podcast, visit: https://notoleranceforantisemitism.adl.org/resources and click on the "Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions" tab.

You can also go directly to the toolkit by visiting this site: https://www.adl.org/resources/blog/campus-divestment-campaigns-jlens-unpacks-demands-and-consequences

To view the JLens report on the economic consequences of BDS by universities, visit this link: https://www.adl.org/resources/report/largest-100-university-endowments-could-lose-33-billion-over-10-years-if-divested

For more information about JLens, visit their website: https://www.jlensnetwork.org/.

From the Frontlines: What is BDS, and Why is it so Bad?

"From the Frontlines" is an ADL podcast which brings listeners to the frontline in the battle against antisemitism and hate.
 
In this battle, our corporate boardrooms have become yet another playing field. Enter JLens, an affiliate of ADL, and a Registered Investment Adviser whose mission is to empower investors to align their capital with Jewish values and to advocate for Jewish communal priorities in the corporate arena. JLens is not new. It has been around for more than a dozen years, and several shows have been devoted to their work. What is new is TOV, as in the Hebrew word for “good”. This is an ETF or exchange traded fund which allows for investors to have a new financial tool to fight antisemitism and hate. TOV launched a few weeks ago with $100 million in seed capital. But what does this all mean and how does this fund actually fight antisemitism? These questions and more are answered by Ari Hoffnung. He is the Managing Director of JLens and is the guest for this "From the Frontlines" podcast.
 
For more information on TOV, visit https://investjewishly.org/.
 
JLens is a Registered Investment Advisor with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and an ADL affiliate.  Registration does not imply any specific level of skill or training.  This podcast is for informational purposes only, and does not constitute investment advice.  Listeners should consult their own financial advisor to determine the appropriateness of any investment.  Investments in ETFs are subject to risks, including the loss of principal.  ETFs may not be suitable for all investors.  Past performance is not indicative of future results. The performance of ETFs may vary due to market conditions and changes in holdings. The opinions expressed are those of the speakers and do not necessarily reflect the views of JLens or ADL.  This podcast may include forward-looking statements which are inherently speculative. Actual results may vary.  No endorsements are made for any specific securities, investment strategies, or financial services made in this episode.

From the Frontlines: Invest Jewishly with TOV!

A podcast on the management, technology, and political-economy of weapon systems acquisition.

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