Fighting the Global Plague of Human Trafficking - An Interview with Ambassador-at-Large, John Cotton Richmond
Three Things - A Podcast of the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics & Economics
Release Date: 07/02/2021
Three Things - A Podcast of the Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics & Economics
In this episode, Wheaton Center for Faith, Politics, and Economics Director David Iglesias sits down to talk with nationally recognized professional engineer, lighting designer, and devout Christian, Al Ruud, who shares his compelling story of being at the beginning of the LED revolution in lighting.
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In this episode of the Three Things Podcast, host David Iglesias interviews Wes Bleed '80, a seasoned media producer and former news director for WGN Radio in Chicago. Wes discusses his journey in journalism, the dramatic changes in the media landscape due to the internet and technological advancements, and the crucial role of maintaining integrity and truth in reporting. He also reflects on how his faith influenced his career and shares insights into the future impact of AI on the news industry. Learn more about the
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In this episode, FPE Director David Iglesias talks with Dr. Eric Patterson, President of the Religious Freedom Institute, about his broad and varied life experiences. He has served in the Air Force, plays music professionally, has been the dean of a law school, serves as a White House Fellow, and is a noted author and just war theory scholar. Three Things is a production of the .
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“Dr. Bob” Hamilton, proud parent of two Wheaton College graduates and owner of Pacific Ocean Pediatrics shares what it takes to run a small independent medical practice and the background of how his famous baby calming technique, the “Hamilton Hold,” went viral.
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Stephen R. Smith, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Amsted Industries Incorporated shares the benefits of Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs) and also how Amsted has navigated Covid and supply chain issues. Interview date: March 2, 2022
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Don Holt '57 is a Wheaton College alumnus and former editor of Fortune magazine, Newsweek magazine, Journal of Commerce, and The Chicago Daily News. He was one of the first Wheaton alumni to work in major news media and then after he retired, he returned to Wheaton College and trained the next generation.
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Rebecca Contreras served as an executive and chief advisory to the Secretary in the role of Deputy Assistant Secretary and Chief Human Capital Officer at the U.S. Department of Treasury. She also served as a Member on the government-wide Chief Human Capital Officer’s Council advising Congress and the President on Workforce issues. Prior to that she served as a Commissioned Officer in the White House as Special Assistant for Personnel to President George W. Bush.
info_outlineAmbassador Richmond comes to the highest position in the federal government dedicated to combating human trafficking, after a distinguished career in the global battle for freedom. He co-founded the Human Trafficking Institute that exists to decimate modern slavery at its source by empowering police and prosecutors to use victim-centered and trauma-informed methods to hold traffickers accountable and ensure survivors are treated with respect and care. Prior to the Institute, Ambassador Richmond served as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Human Trafficking Prosecution Unit. Ambassador Richmond regularly served as an expert to the United Nations Working Group on Trafficking in Persons. He also lived in India for three years pioneering International Justice Mission’s anti-slavery work.