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/…
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UT clean-energy advocates call out PacifiCorp for backpedaling The Sierra Club's Utah chapter said electric utility PacifiCorp's long-term plan to embrace renewable energy has changed and is now placing more reliance on fossil fuels such as coal, which they argued poses a threat to the state's resiliency. A new report commissioned by the Sierra Club aims to highlight the economic impacts of renewable energy in Utah. Put simply, the study found the deployment of renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar and storage facilities, would generate significant economic benefits for the Beehive State. ...(Read More)
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UT clean-energy advocates call out PacifiCorp for backpedaling The Sierra Club's Utah chapter said electric utility PacifiCorp's long-term plan to embrace renewable energy has changed and is now placing more reliance on fossil fuels such as coal, which they argued poses a threat to the state's resiliency. A new report commissioned by the Sierra Club aims to highlight the economic impacts of renewable energy in Utah. Put simply, the study found the deployment of renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar and storage facilities, would generate significant economic benefits for the Beehive State. ...(Read More)
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UT clean-energy advocates call out PacifiCorp for backpedaling The Sierra Club's Utah chapter said electric utility PacifiCorp's long-term plan to embrace renewable energy has changed and is now placing more reliance on fossil fuels such as coal, which they argued poses a threat to the state's resiliency. A new report commissioned by the Sierra Club aims to highlight the economic impacts of renewable energy in Utah. Put simply, the study found the deployment of renewable energy projects, such as wind, solar and storage facilities, would generate significant economic benefits for the Beehive State. ... (Read More)…
Could USDA funding freeze, trade wars spell trouble for UT farmers? Utah farmers and ranchers are feeling frustrated and concerned since the U.S. Department of Agriculture funding freeze has threatened some of their livelihoods. Mike Lavender, policy director for the National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition , said because of the Trump administration's federal funding freeze, a number of critical programs remain paused and under review. ... (Read More)…
Higher ed experts advise campuses on how to prepare for ICE On President Donald Trump's second day in office, his Secretary of Homeland Security rescinded a Biden-era rule barring Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents from making arrests near "sensitive locations," including colleges and universities. Now, higher education leaders in Utah and elsewhere are navigating the fallout. According to the Higher Ed Immigration Portal, international students make up more than 5% of U.S. ... (Read More)…
The 'SAVE' Act could mean barriers for UT voters Congress will vote soon on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act and voting rights advocates said it could keep some Utahns from casting their ballots. House Republicans claim the bill is aimed at weeding out election fraud. Studies, however, show it is nearly nonexistent . ... (Read More)…
Poll: Utahns value their public lands, want continued protections As President Donald Trump starts dismantling agencies managing and protecting public lands, a new poll indicates it is unpopular in states across the West, including Utah. The latest " Conservation in the West " poll from Colorado College surveyed more than 400 Utahns , including 40% who identify with the "Make America Great Again" movement. Overall, 76% said they believe it is more important to protect water, air, wildlife habitat and recreation opportunities than to maximize drilling and mining. ... (Read More)…
Methane mitigation industry battles climate change, creates UT jobs New research found solving the $2 billion methane waste problem is creating economic opportunities for workers in Utah and other energy-producing states. Studies show U.S. oil and gas operations emit some 16 million metric tons of methane yearly through venting, flaring and leaks. ... (Read More)…
Utah enacts controversial labor union law Utah Gov. Spencer Cox has signed House Bill 267 into law, a controversial measure that takes away the collective bargaining rights of public employee unions. Many union workers voiced their concerns and urged Cox to veto the bill, which they contend would damage unions. ... (Read More)…
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Utah bill wants more labeling transparency for cultivated meat products A Utah legislator has introduced a bill to increase transparency for consumers in the Beehive State when purchasing cultivated meat products. Cultivated meats are genuine animal meat, but are produced by cultivating animal cells in a controlled environment. But since the beginning of the year, two U.S. ... (Read More)…
UT national monuments scrutinized under Trump's '15-day review' The Trump administration has mandated a 15-day review of public lands and national monuments, including those in Utah. During his first term, President Donald Trump shrank the size of Bears Ears and Grand Staircase Escalante national monuments. Both were later reinstated by President Joe Biden. ... (Read More)…
'Factory farming' and the true cost of a burger The The New York Times and Washington Post are getting pushback for recent editorials defending large-scale factory farms. Some environmental groups argued the columns made one critical assumption , that there is no other option. Peter Lehner, sustainable food and farming program managing attorney for the advocacy group Earthjustice, noted while the Times and Post's editorials claim factory farms are needed to keep up with the demand for meat products, industrial agriculture does not feed the world. ... (Read More)…
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Report: Utah sits well above national average for adults' degree attainment Utah has made noteworthy progress in increasing the number of working-age adults who hold a degree or credential beyond high school. Credentials are official documents to verify someone's qualifications or competency in a given skill. According to the Lumina Foundation's latest Stronger Nation report, the Beehive State's attainment rate sits at nearly 62% , well above the national average. ... (Read More)…
Cost of living, political dysfunction top concerns for Utahns The Utah Legislature has been in session for almost two weeks and one nonprofit research organization contended in order for state lawmakers to be effective and responsive to the needs of Utahns, they need to address two key topics: cost of living and political dysfunction. Shawn Teigen, president of the Utah Foundation, said through its Utah Priorities Project conducted last year, it found Utahns are concerned about being able to afford housing and other costs, such as groceries and taxes. Teigen reported many said they also do not feel listened to by politicians and are tired of hyper-partisanship . ... (Read More)…
Utah could play stronger role in promoting student mental health Advocates for mental health say Utah policymakers need to consider the important role schools can and should play in keeping at-risk students safe and learning. Studies show many Utah children go without mental-health services, even though the need for them is growing. About half of youths ages 12 to 17 who have depression are not receiving treatment. ... (Read More)…
UT drivers want to pay less at the pump, value fuel-efficient cars Most drivers want to save as much money as they can at the gas pump, and that is exactly what Consumer Reports' l atest survey found. Chris Harto, senior sustainability policy analyst at Consumer Reports, said close to 100% of Americans say fuel economy is a deciding factor when looking to purchase a car, which is significant in a state such as Utah , where folks drive on average more than 800 miles per month and spend nearly 4% of their income on gas. Harto says lower fuel costs aren't their only demand . ... (Read More)…
Utah program incentivizes farmers to optimize water use A Utah grant program is aiming to incentivize farmers to optimize their water use. Historically, Utah agriculture has accounted for up to 80% of the state's water consumption, but the state's Agricultural Water Optimization Program is an initiative using state and federal funds to lower the financial barriers for ag producers to modernize and update their irrigation equipment. Hannah Freeze, Agricultural Water Optimization Program manager for the Utah Department of Agriculture and Food, said it covers half the cost of purchasing new, more efficient equipment. ... (Read More)…
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