The Point and the Pushback

Episode Overview:In this insightful episode, we welcome back Marc Mealy for another deep dive into the Southeast Asian socio-political and economic landscape. As the first-ever guest on The Point and the Pushback, Marc set a high bar in Season One, Episode One, and now returns to update us on the evolving dynamics within the ASEAN region.Featured Guest: Mr. Marc MealyMarc Mealy, a

In this episode, I am honored to have with me a man whose career is a tapestry of service, leadership, and global impact. He has spent over 30 years serving in places that rarely make the news but are important nonetheless. Joining us this evening is Mr. James T. Ham, a name that resonates with so many here in Washington for his dedication and exemplary service in government.James

Welcome, ladies and gentlemen, to a brand new season of 'The Point and the Pushback.' It's been a while since we last connected, and I'm thrilled to kick off season two with a mission that's both simple and profound – to introduce you to remarkable individuals whom I believe you should know. For our season premiere, I am honored to have a dear friend of mine for the past 20 years

We will be back real soon with season #2. Stay tuned!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dewardric-mcneal/support

Ladies and Gentlemen (Listeners both new and old):Season 2 of The Point and the Pushback is coming to you real soon!Listen and subscribe wherever you get your podcast and STAY TUNED!--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dewardric-mcneal/support

Listeners,You've been missed but I want you to know that Season 2 of The Point and the Pushback will be back soon! Please listen wherever you get your podcasts and do not forget to subscribe. Stay tuned for Season 2 and a continuation of the journey through my database.--- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/dewardric-mcneal/support

It is week 15 and we are at the end of season one of The Point and the Pushback. This week's show is a tribute to all of the talented musicians who contribute so much to the sound and character of the show.One of the goals that I had for the show was to do something very different for Washington DC. I wanted the show to sound like nothing that I was hearing in the "Podcasphere" and

On this week’s show we explore the professional journey of one of the many people living and working in Washington as foreign professionals. We hear about the professional journey and experiences of my guest who was born in Malaysia, educated in the United Kingdom and the United States, but has worked her way up the career ladder here in Washington DC.A refreshingly diverse and d

This week we travel to Brooklyn to meet my profile of the week, Ms. Nicole M. Lazarre. She is the General Counsel and Chief Compliance Officer for the Urban Resources Institute, the largest domestic violence shelter provider in the United States.Prior to her role at the Urban Resources Institute she served as General Counsel to the National Urban League, one of the legacy civil rig

In fiscal year 2019, the US government awarded over $590 billion in federal contracts. The federal government and all of its many departments and agencies have robust procurement programs used to purchase everything from paper plates to stealth planes, from simple screws to space satellites. There are many "heavy hitters" who get awarded these lucrative contracts every year but the