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The Accidental Anchor

The Accidental Anchor

By James Zipadelli

My podcast seeks to provide bite sized wisdom. I don't have all the answers but I have a lot of questions. I bet you do, too. Let's talk about it.
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Coronavirus day 6: Self isolation and trying not to go stir crazy

The Accidental AnchorMar 20, 2020

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Coronavirus day 6: Self isolation and trying not to go stir crazy

Coronavirus day 6: Self isolation and trying not to go stir crazy

Stay safe everyone!
Mar 20, 202009:35
First coronavirus death reported in Connecticut. All 50 states now impacted.

First coronavirus death reported in Connecticut. All 50 states now impacted.

Stay safe everyone. We're all in this together.
Mar 18, 202008:14
Tom Brady is leaving the Patriots

Tom Brady is leaving the Patriots

Thanks for 20 great years Tom.
Mar 17, 202006:42
Vulnerable populations and the coronavirus

Vulnerable populations and the coronavirus

Stay safe everyone. Wash your hands!
Mar 16, 202007:39
Coronavirus and privilege

Coronavirus and privilege

All opinions are my own. Stay home folks, if you can.
Mar 15, 202008:37
Coronavirus and fear. What should we do?

Coronavirus and fear. What should we do?

Scary times, indeed.
Mar 14, 202026:09
Coronavirus hits home in DC

Coronavirus hits home in DC

Trying to survive and keep my sanity like everyone else. Good thing I have a supply of toilet paper.
Mar 13, 202009:13
Coronavirus update

Coronavirus update

All opinions are my own.
Mar 10, 202010:11
Homelessness and inequality

Homelessness and inequality

All opinions are my own.
Mar 07, 202009:48
Coronavirus and risk

Coronavirus and risk

The latest new updates on the virus.
Mar 06, 202006:29
Senator Warren drops out. It's now Biden v Sanders. Ugh.

Senator Warren drops out. It's now Biden v Sanders. Ugh.

All opinions are my own.
Mar 06, 202009:04
Mayor Pete Buttigieg is dropping out of the Democratic primary

Mayor Pete Buttigieg is dropping out of the Democratic primary

Well done sir. All opinions are my own.
Mar 02, 202002:41
My quest for more affordable health care led me to Baltimore

My quest for more affordable health care led me to Baltimore

All opinions are my own. Have you ever traveled elsewhere to get more affordable health or dental care? Let me know.
Feb 29, 202007:39
Student loans and high housing costs

Student loans and high housing costs

All opinions are my own.
Feb 18, 202016:03
President Trump is acquitted by the Senate

President Trump is acquitted by the Senate

A very predictable end. Sen. Romney voted to convict on the abuse of power charge, becoming the only Republican to vote against his own party.
Feb 09, 202007:56
Senate votes down effort to call witnesses in impeachment trial

Senate votes down effort to call witnesses in impeachment trial

51-49. All opinions are my own. It's a dark day for our country.
Feb 01, 202012:19
Kobe Bryant dies in a helicopter crash

Kobe Bryant dies in a helicopter crash

All opinions are my own. RIP Kobe.
Jan 26, 202004:03
House impeachment wrap up

House impeachment wrap up

All opinions are my own.
Jan 25, 202023:31
To Honor MLK, Let's Be Uncomfortable and Brutually Honest

To Honor MLK, Let's Be Uncomfortable and Brutually Honest

Thoughts on Dr. King. Opinions are my own.
Jan 20, 202009:25
The Patriots blew it last night

The Patriots blew it last night

In this episode, I will discuss how the Patriots blew it in the playoffs last night.
Jan 05, 202008:30
President Trump has been impeached by the US House of Representatives

President Trump has been impeached by the US House of Representatives

Becomes the 4th president to be impeached in US history.
Dec 19, 201910:05
Biden, Burisma and the US role in the world

Biden, Burisma and the US role in the world

In this episode, we will discuss vice President Biden, the Democratic debate and the US role in the world.
Nov 22, 201921:59
Impeachment palooza day 4: Vindman, Williams, Volker and Morrison

Impeachment palooza day 4: Vindman, Williams, Volker and Morrison

Your wrap up of today's testimony.
Nov 20, 201909:22
NFL news and notes

NFL news and notes

The Patriots won ugly: also did you see the brawl between the Steelers and the Browns?
Nov 19, 201903:23
Ambassador Yavonovich speaks! Plus Trump live tweets while shes testifying.

Ambassador Yavonovich speaks! Plus Trump live tweets while shes testifying.

Today's news of the day.
Nov 16, 201906:16
The Patriots have issues even though they are 8-1.

The Patriots have issues even though they are 8-1.

Yes I'm a perfectionist. But so were they.
Nov 08, 201907:42
Election night update: Dems win KY gov race and flip VA State Senate in VA

Election night update: Dems win KY gov race and flip VA State Senate in VA

Election night update: its s good night for Democrats in an "off year" election.
Nov 06, 201904:25
Time to vote, Virginia friends!

Time to vote, Virginia friends!

Tuesday. 6 am to 7 pm. Do it! Bring proper ID.
Nov 05, 201901:38
The Washington Nationals have won the World Series!

The Washington Nationals have won the World Series!

And I'm exhausted.
Oct 31, 201904:05
Nationals win game one of the World Series!

Nationals win game one of the World Series!

Game 2 is tonight!
Oct 23, 201901:40
President trump and the emoluments clause of the Constitution

President trump and the emoluments clause of the Constitution

In this episode we discuss President Trump's original decision to have the G7 summit at his golf club in Doral.
Oct 21, 201907:51
Nationals are going to the World Series!

Nationals are going to the World Series!

This will be the 1st time Washington will be in the World Series since 1933.
Oct 19, 201905:53
Mick Mulvaney admits to quid pro quo on Ukraine, aka Stupid Impeachment inquiry continues

Mick Mulvaney admits to quid pro quo on Ukraine, aka Stupid Impeachment inquiry continues

Let me rephrase this: This was a stunning admission today.
Oct 17, 201909:27
Freedom of the press part 2 and today's news

Freedom of the press part 2 and today's news

In this episode I speak more about the newseum closing, the freedom of the press and the way to snooze on the impeachment inquiry.
Oct 14, 201909:32
The Newseum and Freedom of the Press

The Newseum and Freedom of the Press

Thoughts on the press
Oct 13, 201903:26
What does the Trump Administration's actions do to US foreign policy?

What does the Trump Administration's actions do to US foreign policy?

More on the latest updates on the House impeachment inquiry.
Oct 04, 201911:42
Impeachment inquiry part II

Impeachment inquiry part II

Crazy times in DC right now.
Oct 04, 201912:21
Thoughts on impeachment, Biden and Trump

Thoughts on impeachment, Biden and Trump

My thoughts about Speaker Pelosi's announcement of an impeachment inquiry into President Trump, following his July 25th phone call with Ukranian president Zelensky about investigating Joe Biden and his son Hunter.
Sep 24, 201909:44
Patriots and Antonio Brown Part II

Patriots and Antonio Brown Part II

Antonio Brown is released from the Patriots. He should have never been signed in the first place.
Sep 22, 201905:48
What should the Patriots do with Antonio Brown?

What should the Patriots do with Antonio Brown?

The Patriots should put Brown on the exempt list and not allow him to play.
Sep 15, 201904:17
Advocacy

Advocacy

In this episode I discuss my advocacy outside of work.
Sep 13, 201910:49
Thoughts on 9/11

Thoughts on 9/11

In this episode I will share my memory of the 9/11 terrorist attacks and what it means for our country going forward.
Sep 12, 201911:56
Red Sox and the Patriots win

Red Sox and the Patriots win

In this episode I discuss the recent struggles of the Red Sox and the Patriots spanking of the Steelers last night.
Sep 10, 201908:04
The Red Sox and MLB playoff picture

The Red Sox and MLB playoff picture

I am talking about the Red Sox and the playoffs in this episode.
Sep 05, 201909:34
Government reorganization and advocacy

Government reorganization and advocacy

In this episode I will discuss some advocacy I've done outside of work, on my own time. The Selective Placement program coordinator database is run by the Office of Personnel Management. It assists Veterans and persons with disabilities to navigate the Federal hiring process and be appointed to Federal service. This resource should be expanded to more people.
Sep 04, 201909:60
A word about silence

A word about silence

In this episode we are going to talk about silence. What comfort do we find in all the noise of our lives and how do we unplug so we can be happier?
Sep 01, 201906:33
Correction: Podcast - Dustin Pedroia and Andrew Luck

Correction: Podcast - Dustin Pedroia and Andrew Luck

I got a fact wrong on my favorite player! But I'm humble enough to admit it.
Sep 01, 201908:08
Retirement of Andrew Luck and other athletes

Retirement of Andrew Luck and other athletes

Indianapolis Colts QB Andrew Luck retired suddenly at the age of 29. My favorite player on the Red Sox, 2nd baseman Dustin Pedroia, has played 9 games in 2 years due to injuries. Why do we criticize athletes who retire early and what does it say about us?
Aug 29, 201912:36
People have many sides

People have many sides

In this episode, we discuss how all of us are complex. We're human. But we all can have perspective when interacting with people. I talk about some personal experiences at Emerson to illustrate. Thanks for listening.
Aug 27, 201924:41
Welcome to my podcast!
Aug 25, 201902:47