Brungardt Law's Lagniappe

Maurice A. Brungardt
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A little extra perspective from Brungardt Law conveyed through conversations with individuals of various backgrounds exploring the interplay of practices, policies, and laws with decision making and leadership. An opportunity to learn how to navigate towards productive outcomes as well as appreciate the journey through the experiences and observations of others.

  1. 1D AGO

    From Breakdown to Breakthrough: A Conversation with Ron Holloway

    "Send a text sharing your thoughts about the episode." Drawing from lived experience in high-stress government service, Ron Holloway explores warning signs that often go unnoticed, how institutions respond when people break, and why true strength lies not in endurance alone, but in adaptation. Ron is a former U.S. Department of State Diplomatic Security Service (DSS) special agent and Foreign Affairs Officer in the Rewards for Justice program, who later served as a Human Capital Advisor for DSS. Now a certified professional career coach and resilience consultant, he works with leaders and organizations to turn disruption into opportunity and is the author of Antifragility: 10 Principles to Live By to Turn Crisis into Opportunity.

    1h 23m

  2. JAN 20

    Louisiana is the Bellwether of U.S. Shrimping: A Conversation with Acy Cooper

    "Send a text sharing your thoughts about the episode." Shrimp is the most consumed seafood in the U.S. Annually Americans consume on average per person almost six pounds of shrimp. Today imports not only account for 90% of the shrimp we consume, but also have gravely impacted our domestic shrimping industry. Although a leading provider of high-quality shrimp in the U.S. and the Gulf of Mexico’s center of gravity for shrimp culture, Louisiana has experienced such an extraordinary decline that its shrimping community is facing an existential crisis.  In this episode, we hear from Acy Cooper, President of the Louisiana Shrimp Association and a third-generation commercial shrimper from Venice, Louisiana. A well-known voice in the Gulf shrimping community, Acy brings frontline experience to his role as president, championing policy changes to level the playing field for U.S. shrimpers amid global competition and advocating for sustainable futures for coastal families and businesses.  The Louisiana Shrimp Association is dedicated to protecting and promoting the state’s wild-caught shrimp industry, advocating for domestic shrimpers on local, state, and federal levels, and working to preserve the cultural and economic heritage of Louisiana’s seafood community.

    1h 24m

  3. JAN 13

    Today's Toddlers Are Tomorrow's Thinkers: A Conversation with Paul Lemle

    "Send a text sharing your thoughts about the episode." In this episode Paul Lemle, president of the Maryland State Education Association and longtime public-school educator, discusses and assesses the role of public education in sustaining democracy, civic life, and economic stability. Drawing on his personal journey from Jesuit education and music to special education teaching and union leadership, he examines persistent myths about “failing” schools, the realities of funding and resources, the relationship between educators’ working conditions and student learning, and the implications of weakening federal oversight of education. The discussion also explores inequality, segregation, union advocacy, school safety, and why investment in public education remains one of society’s most consequential long-term decisions.

    1h 27m

  4. JAN 6

    The Rhythms and Realities of Tipitina’s: A Conversation with Brian Greenberg

    "Send a text sharing your thoughts about the episode." Today’s guest is Brian Greenberg, the General Manager of Tipitina’s, a popular and familiar club in New Orleans named after a song by the musician Professor Longhair who performed there until his death in 1980. After working in radio, Brian started with Tipitina's over two decades ago and has been responsible for keeping its heartbeat steady for the last seven years. Brians shares what it takes to manage what is both a business and a cultural institution that symbolically belongs as much to the people of New Orleans as to the musicians who grace its stage.

    1h 31m

  5. 12/30/2025

    Governance, Culture, and Growth in USA Fencing: A Conversation with Phil Andrews and Jess Saxon

    "Send a text sharing your thoughts about the episode." An exploration of the leadership, governance, and evolving culture of USA Fencing through an in-depth discussion with CEO Phil Andrews and General Counsel Jess Saxon. Andrews reflects on the sport’s rapid growth, the challenges of expanding access, and the balancing act between innovation, sustainability, and community stewardship. Saxon shares her transition from prosecuting public corruption to safeguarding athletes and members in a fast-moving national governing body, highlighting the importance of strong governance, consistent standards, and responsive case management. Together, they discuss demographic expansion, financial and structural barriers to participation, the realities of youth-sport culture, the impact of social media, and the need for safety planning in a changing national landscape. The episode reveals how strategic leadership, clear communication, and a commitment to athlete and community wellness shape the present and future of fencing in the United States.

    1h 30m

  6. 12/16/2025

    From Opera Stage to Union Negotiator: A Conversation with Joshua Hong

    "Send a text sharing your thoughts about the episode." Today’s guest is Mr. Joshua Hong. He is the regional director at the American Guild of Musical Artists (AGMA), a national labor union of 7,000 singers, dancers, and staging staff in the United States. As an opera singer, Mr. Hong has performed with Opera Pacific, Washington National Opera, and Wolf Trap Opera. Our conversation explores the interplay between the interests of the performing artists and the organizations employing them.

    1h 25m

  7. 12/09/2025

    The Movers in the Entertainment Industry: A Conversation with Ghislain Arsenault

    "Send a text sharing your thoughts about the episode." Today’s guest is Mr. Ghislain Arsenault, President and CEO of Truck N’Roll, a Canadian company leading in live-entertainment transport in North America. As the founder and head of Truck N’Roll, he has spent decades navigating one of the most complex, high-pressure forms of logistics: moving entire concerts, productions, and touring ecosystems across North America under unforgiving timelines. His world is a masterclass in decision-making under uncertainty—balancing regulatory constraints, cross-border operations, environmental challenges, talent shortages, and the unpredictable nature of live entertainment. Mr. Ghislain's experience and leadership extend beyond trucking. His long-standing involvement with Concordia University’s John Molson School of Business—coaching and mentoring students in elite case competitions—reveals a commitment to developing the next generation of leaders.

    1h 34m

  8. 12/02/2025

    The Librarian Challenging Book Bans: A Conversation with Amanda Jones

    "Send a text sharing your thoughts about the episode." Today’s guest is Ms. Amanda Jones, a librarian in Livingston Parish, Louisiana, anti-censorship advocate, and past president of the Louisiana Association of School Librarians. Despite being cruelly defamed, shunned by members of her own community, and subjected to death threats, Ms. Jones has steadfastly been a voice of reason against book bans in Louisiana and the U.S. In 2023, she was awarded the American Association of School Librarians' Intellectual Freedom Award and the American Library Association's Paul Howard Award for Courage. She is also the author of That Librarian: The Fight Against Book Banning in America.

    1h 18m
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A little extra perspective from Brungardt Law conveyed through conversations with individuals of various backgrounds exploring the interplay of practices, policies, and laws with decision making and leadership. An opportunity to learn how to navigate towards productive outcomes as well as appreciate the journey through the experiences and observations of others.

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  • Creator
    Maurice A. Brungardt
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    25
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Brungardt Law's Lagniappe
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