The NEST Level

By: Laura Cardona & Kourtney Whittington
  • Summary

  • On The NEST Level podcast, we discuss international news, business developments, and more by breaking down issues with experts, business executives, and even amongst ourselves. Connect with us @elizabethtownib on Instagram.
    Copyright 2021 Laura Cardona & Kourtney Whittington
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Episodes
  • Episode 4: Discussing Consumer Protection with Blair Hendricks
    Mar 9 2021
    In this episode, we speak with Blair Hendricks '18, who is attending St. John's University School of Law in Queens, NY. Blair provides deep insight into the importance of the FAIR Act and New York General Business Law 349. This legislation has the capacity to impact your everyday life! 1:15- Introduction of Guest, Blair Hendricks 3:55- Background on the FAIR act 4:20- Arbitration Explained 7:30- Issues with the FAIR Act in terms of employee/employer relations 13:35- Business/Consumer Power Dynamic 14:55- Waiving your right to go to court 17:15- Force Majeure Clause 22:05- Intro to New York General Business Law 349 24:30- Proposed changes to the law 26:00- "Common Sense" Controversy 27:40- Reactions of Businesses 32:00 - How long would businesses have to implement changes? 34:10- Final Thoughts We want to hear your thoughts! Connect with us @elizabethtownib on Instagram.
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    36 mins
  • Episode 3: Myanmar Recent Developments
    Mar 2 2021
    In this episode, we discuss recent developments in Myanmar and the ramifications for democracy. We get more into our critique of the situation in the second half of the episode. Follow along with the help of the timestamps listed below. 1:00 - Background on Myanmar 2:28 - Recent Developments 6:09 - Ramifications for Democracy 7:04 - What is it like on the ground in Myanmar? 10:40 - Suu Kyi’s Atrocious Brutality Towards the Rohingya 12:23 - Brief Overview of Rohingya Genocide 14:52 - Suu Kyi’s Defense of Genocide 18:47 - The Rohingya Perspective 21:30 - International Ramifications for Myanmar 21:45 - US Response 23:19 - EU Response 24:35 - UN Action Discussion We want to hear your thoughts! Connect with us @elizabethtownib on Instagram!
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    29 mins
  • Episode 2: What is Happening in India?
    Feb 6 2021
    In this episode, we discuss the ongoing farmer protests in India, which have seriously escalated in the past few days. We want to hear your thoughts! Connect with us @elizabethtownib on Instagram!
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    30 mins

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