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Lumber Talks

Lumber Talks

NLBMDA

Lumber Talks is the National Lumber and Building Material Dealers Association's public policy podcast. We explore public policy issues affecting the LBM industry, ways to satisfy regulatory compliance, and recognize the great work our members are doing in their local communities. Tune in monthly!
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Lumber Talks episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Lumber Talks for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Lumber Talks episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The newest episode of the Lumber Talks Podcast is now available. In this episode, Senior Membership and Operations Associate Allison Ward is joined by Jacob Carter, NLBMDA’s Director of Government Affairs for a Washington Update Briefing to walk through the upcoming midterm elections and the potential shift in power in Washington.

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The end of 2019 saw a flurry of legislative activity as Congress worked to address priorities related to spending, taxes, healthcare, and trade. As usual, there were several issues that affected the lumber and building materials industry. In this episode, NLBMDA's Government Affairs Director breaks down these issues and shares with listeners what to expect from Congress in the new year.

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Lumber Talks - Washington Update: Infrastructure Legislation
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08/19/21 • 10 min

Congress is charging ahead with a robust infrastructure package and there are several opportunities for the LBM industry. The month of September will be jam packed with activity on Capitol Hill and NLBMDA is working on several potential victories for the industry. In Lumber Talks' new episode, NLBMDA's Government Affairs Director breaks down the current status of this effort and shares advocacy efforts underway to secure legislative “wins” for lumber and building material dealers.

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Jonathan Paine, NLBMDA President & CEO sits down with Russ Kathrein, NLBMDA's Chair Elect for a fun and inspiring conversation on leadership and professional development. You may recognize Russ from his popular column on leadership in LBM Journal. Listeners will get an inside look into how Russ has developed as a professional in the LBM industry, how he's learned his experiences over the course of his career, and perhaps learn about some new places to visit on your next vacation!

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Lumber Talks - EP. 5: Housing Happenings with John Burns
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05/09/19 • 12 min

Kick off the second quarter of 2019 informed and prepared for the housing market ups and downs with this month's Lumber Talks episode. Tune in for insight on the housing market from industry expert, John Burns of John Burns Real Estate Consulting. NLBMDA CEO & President, Jonathan Paine sits down with Burns to discuss his observations so far this year around the latest economic trends in the new construction and remodeling sectors.

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Lumber Talks - EP. 4: Steps to Ensuring Ladder Safety
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03/08/19 • 12 min

March is National Ladder Safety Month and NLBMDA is a proud supporter. In this episode, Jonathan Paine, NLBMDA President & CEO, is joined by Mike Van Bree, a proud member of the American Ladder Institute (ALI), to discuss ladder use best practices, training programs, and safety resources.

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Lumber Talks - EP. 3: Understanding the Crane Rule, Part 2
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02/21/19 • 19 min

On this month's episode Ben Gann, NLBMDA's Vice President of Legislative & Political Affairs, reunites with Frank Moore, former Regulatory Counsel for NLBMDA. The two pick up their discussion from January on OSHA's revisions to the Crane Rule. Tune in to learn more about the revisions to the rule, effective February 7, and how to carry out training, certification and evaluation for crane operators on your yard.

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Lumber Talks - EP. 2: Understanding the Crane Rule, Part 1
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01/18/19 • 18 min

Ben Gann, NLBMDA's Vice President of Legislative & Political Affairs sits down with Frank Moore, former Regulatory Counsel for NLBMDA. The two discuss the certification requirements for the revised OSHA Crane Rule and dive deep into the evolution of the rule and what it means for dealers today.

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Lumber Talks - EP. 1: Evaluating the EPA's Lead Rule
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12/20/18 • 16 min

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Lumber Talks - Welcome to Lumber Talks
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11/28/18 • 1 min

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How many episodes does Lumber Talks have?

Lumber Talks currently has 13 episodes available.

What topics does Lumber Talks cover?

The podcast is about Podcasts and Business.

What is the most popular episode on Lumber Talks?

The episode title 'Washington Update: Looking Back at 2020 and Looking Forward to 2021' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Lumber Talks?

The average episode length on Lumber Talks is 16 minutes.

How often are episodes of Lumber Talks released?

Episodes of Lumber Talks are typically released every 61 days, 20 hours.

When was the first episode of Lumber Talks?

The first episode of Lumber Talks was released on Nov 28, 2018.

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