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Episode 45 - Looking back at 2017

12/20/2017

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Episode Highlights:

[4:10] Congress passes tax bill - A process discussion about the latest activity.
- The bill now goes to the president's desk.
[8:40] The Birthday Game
- Rob Portman
- Jonah Hill
- Sonny Perdue
- Ted Cruz
[11:50] Recapping some top water stories - As 2017 comes to a close, we discuss some highlights.
- Dakota Access Pipeline.
- California's water infrastructure issues.
[17:20] Looking Ahead - Infrastructure focus in 2018.
- We'll be discussing water infrastructure issues in places like California and Colorado during 2018.
- Water availability vs water needs.
- [24:10] What will an infrastructure bill look like? How will it be paid for?
[35:55] Some lessons from 2017 - It's not a tip of the week, but Kristin shares a good tip for those looking to set New Year's resolutions.

Episode 44 - Irrigation and Green Industry Magazine

12/15/2017

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Episode Highlights:

[1:07] IGIN's new editor-in-chief - We are excited to welcome Kristin Smith-Ely and hear about her role at IGIN.
[3:08] iHeartRadio - Don't forget that this podcast is now available on iHeartRadio. We also have an iTunes app!
[4:20] The birthday game - play along.
- Mark Warner
- Tom Vilsack
- John Kerry
- Bobby Flay
[7:50] Welcome to Kristin - Kristin shares her background and a little bit about how she ended up as editor-in-chief of IGIN.
- Started out in broadcasting.
- Formerly worked for GIE Media as an editor for other industry magazines (e.g. recycling).
- IGIN focus on landscaping and the green industry.
[13:55] A bit more about the Irrigation Show - We received positive responses to the key note address my former Trader Joe's CEO, Doug Rauch.
- The 2018 Irrigation Show and Education Conference is in Long Beach, CA.
[16:45] Update on some current news - We share some quick updates on current events.
- Government funding for 2018 and how this may impact WaterSense funding.
- The status of tax reform.
- In January 2018, President Trump will give the State of the Union Address and is planning to discuss an infrastructure package.
[24:50] Federal Regulations - President Trump illustrated his administration's focus on scaling back federal regulations by cutting the red tape.
- This includes rolling back the Obama administration's Clean Water Rule.
[28:25] Santa Monica focuses on becoming self-sufficient by 2020 - Santa Monica Prepares to Eliminate Water Imports, Drought-Proof Supply.
- During the recent California drought, Santa Monica scaled back their water use by more than 20 percent.
[31:18] IGIN in 2018 - Kristin shares a bit about IGIN and where she sees the magazine going as we begin the new year.
[33:11] Tip of the Week - With Brent out of the office, John steps in and shares a meaningful tip of the week.
- Hug your loved ones.