Best Orr Podcasts (2024)

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Kerry McKittrick on Education, Career Navigation, and Workforce Development 47:15

2h ago47:15

47:15

Kerry McKittrick, in her work as co-director of The Project on Workforce at Harvard, looks into different aspects of the relationship between workforce development and careers. In this episode of Hardly Working, we dive into three different reports that McKittrick has authored recently. Mentioned in the episode: The College-to-Jobs Initiative: Expl…

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David Hernandez on Creating a Domestic Microprocessor Manufacturing Labor Force 45:49

13d ago45:49

45:49

Description: This week on Hardly Working, Brent Orrell talks with David Hernandez, Vice President of Education at IPC, the Global Association for Electronics Manufacturing. Brent and David discuss domestic electronics manufacturing, workforce education and training, and the global supply chain. Mentioned During the Show: IPC International, Inc. The…

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Legal Ninja Snapshot: New Court Ruling – Vesting and Cliff under the Microscope 7:28

26d ago7:28

7:28

The Court of Appeal in Berlin has made another decision on founder vesting that brings some clarity to what is permissible.

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Legal Ninja Snapshot: Your Checklist for Convertible Loan Agreements 25:52

2M ago25:52

25:52

Breaking down the essentials of convertible loan financings with a handy checklist of terms you need to negotiate combined with our best practice experiences.

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Addressing Rural Economic Development With Kevin R. Kosar 1:27:17

2M ago1:27:17

1:27:17

On July 22, Brent Orrell from AEI and Tony Pipa from Brookings hosted a discussion about Casa Grande Valley Farms, an agricultural cooperative from the New Deal era that faced challenges and eventually failed. AEI's Kevin R. Kosar, who has republished a book on the project, joined the conversation to discuss the lessons this historical case offers …

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Russ Roberts on "Wild Problems" 59:50

3M ago59:50

59:50

Russ Roberts, President of Shalem College in Jerusalem and host of the Econtalk podcast, discusses his book, “Wild Problems: A Guide to the Decisions That Define Us. The book discusses Robert’s approach to problems that can’t be solved with normal economics analysis. In this episode, Brent and Russ also discuss the influences Russ had growing up an…

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Sally Satel and Keith Humphreys on the Opioid Epidemic 56:22

4M ago56:22

56:22

On July 8, AEI’s Brent Orrell hosted the fifth event in the “On the Front Porch” series with the Brookings Institution’s Tony Pipa featuring Stanford University Professor Keith Humphreys and AEI’s Sally Satel, two experts in opioid treatment and the societal effects of drug abuse in rural areas. They discuss the factors that led to the opioid crisi…

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Brad Wilcox on Marriage and Family Stability 52:05

4M ago52:05

52:05

This week on Hardly Working, Brent Orrell talks with AEI Senior Fellow Brad Wilcox. Wilcox’s recent book Get Married: Why Americans Should Defy the Elites, Forge Strong Families and Save Civilization explores the importance of marriage in society. Brent and Wilcox discuss how marriage promotes healthy families and why declines in marriage rates are…

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Daniel Susskind on the Growth Dilemma 44:59

5M ago44:59

44:59

Americans are grappling with the complexities of economic growth, technology, and their impacts on society. This week, Brent talks with Oxford University economist Daniel Susskind, who explores these themes in his latest book Growth: A Reckoning. Together, Brent and Susskind discuss the historical context of growth, the role of technological advanc…

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Scott Winship on the Wage-Productivity Paradox 46:36

5M ago46:36

46:36

Americans’ views on the economy have soured in recent years, often seemingly disconnected with the realities of work and growth in incomes. One particularly pernicious meme, found on both the left and the right, is that economic growth has not translated into higher wages for American workers. This week on Hardly Working, Brent sits down with Scott…

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John Tamny on the End of Work 46:28

6M ago46:28

46:28

In a world where the traditional boundaries of work are being redrawn, the interplay between work and personal satisfaction, a sense of purpose, and meaning is rapidly evolving. This week on Hardly Working, Brent sits down with John Tamny, editor of RealClearMarkets and president of the Parkview Institute. They discuss Tamny’s 2018 book The End of …

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Carol Graham on the Power of Hope 1:33:27

7M ago1:33:27

1:33:27

Contemporary differences between rural and urban areas in America have their roots in long-term demographic, economic, technological, and social factors. Brent and the Brookings Institution’s Tony Pipa are hosting conversations “On the Front Porch” with authors of recent research on issues facing rural America. These discussions explore the unique …

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Jim Pethokoukis on Conservative Futurism 56:50

7M ago56:50

56:50

As technology marches on, what kind of world are we moving towards? According to AEI senior fellow Jim Pethokoukis, it’s an abundant and prosperous one, at least potentially. So long as we play our cards right–and embrace what he calls an “UpWing” technology and growth policies we will reap the benefits of what many find to be destabilizing, disori…

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We Went Lower - Morning Mint 17:50

8M ago17:50

17:50

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Live From Bermuda - Morning Mint 42:05

8M ago42:05

42:05

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Vikram Mansharamani on Why to Be a Generalist 47:09

8M ago47:09

47:09

In a world of specialists, generalists sometimes seem like people without a country. That may be changing. In an age of specialized–and increasingly powerful– AI tools, going broad rather than narrow may increasingly be valuable. Today on Hardly Working, Vikram Mansharamani returns to the podcast to discuss his personal and professional journey as …

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Blast Off or Blast Down? 43:18

8M ago43:18

43:18

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space. Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me! https://t.me/bonkbot_bot?start=ref_gb5st blast.io/2NEEO https://blasterswap.com/earlyaccess https://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboard Follow at: X: https://twit…

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Choose Rich - Morning Mint 31:24

8M ago31:24

31:24

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!https://t.me/bonkbot_bot?start=ref_gb5stblast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboardFollow at:X: https://twitter.com…

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Where Money is Moving - Morning Mint 40:04

8M ago40:04

40:04

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!https://t.me/bonkbot_bot?start=ref_gb5stblast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboardFollow at:X: https://twitter.com…

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All Time Highs - Morning Mint 31:07

8M ago31:07

31:07

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space. Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me! blast.io/2NEEO https://blasterswap.com/earlyaccess https://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboard Follow at: X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrell Podcast: https://pod…

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Navigating The Attention Rotation - Morning Mint 32:51

8M ago32:51

32:51

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space. Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me! blast.io/2NEEO https://blasterswap.com/earlyaccess https://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboard Follow at: X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrell Podcast: https://pod…

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The Market Bounces Back... Kinda - Morning Mint 31:13

8M ago31:13

31:13

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!Follow at:X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrellPodcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hunterorrellLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hunterorrell/W…

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Up Only Higher - Morning Mint 24:53

8M ago24:53

24:53

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!blast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://testnet.juice.finance/sign-up&inviteCode=hunterFollow at:X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrellPodcast: …

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What To Do When Its Up Only - Morning Mint 35:11

8M ago35:11

35:11

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space. Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me! blast.io/2NEEO https://blasterswap.com/earlyaccess https://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboard Follow at: X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrell Podcast: https://pod…

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BLAST RUG AND L2 DRAMA - Morning Mint 39:20

8M ago39:20

39:20

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!blast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://testnet.juice.finance/sign-up&inviteCode=hunterFollow at:X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrellPodcast: …

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WHERE YOUR ATTENTION SHOULD BE - Morning Mint 2/23/24 25:21

9M ago25:21

25:21

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!blast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboardFollow at:X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrellPodcast: https://podcasters…

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What Rural Voters Think: A Conversation with Nick Jacobs 1:30:51

9M ago1:30:51

1:30:51

Divides between rural and urban America have their roots in longstanding demographic, economic, technological, and social factors. In a new event series, AEI’s Brent Orrell and the Brookings Institution’s Tony Pipa are hosting a series of conversations “On the Front Porch” with authors of recent research on issues facing rural America. These discus…

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THE YUGA BOTTOM? - Morning Mint 2/22/24 33:48

9M ago33:48

33:48

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!blast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboardFollow at:X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrellPodcast: https://podcasters…

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$PORTAL CURRENTLY A 34X - Morning Mint 2/21/24 30:08

9M ago30:08

30:08

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!blast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboardFollow at:X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrellPodcast: https://podcasters…

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Why Yuga Buying Proof Is Smart 6:12

9M ago6:12

6:12

Yuga Labs acquisition of Proof is likely a smart cash injection deal and strengthening the ecosystem of Yuga.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!blast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboardFollow at:X: https://twitter.com/hunt…

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Historic NFT Implodes From Loans - Morning Mint 2/19/24 31:07

9M ago31:07

31:07

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!blast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboardFollow at:X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrellPodcast: https://podcasters…

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BLAST, BLAST, BLAST - Morning Mint 2/16/24 34:14

9M ago34:14

34:14

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!blast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboardFollow at:X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrellPodcast: https://podcasters…

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Blast, Loans, and Alpha - Morning Mint 2/15/24 39:53

9M ago39:53

39:53

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!blast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboardFollow at:X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrellPodcast: https://podcasters…

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Why Your Time is Running Out in Crypto - Morning Mint 2/13/24 40:54

9M ago40:54

40:54

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!blast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboardFollow at:X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrellPodcast: https://podcasters…

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Why Blast Is the Biggest Opportunity in the Market - Morning Mint 2/13/24 38:38

9M ago38:38

38:38

A daily show on the current events happening in the web3 and crypto space.Are you looking to raise money or looking to invest in venture deals in the web3 space? If so, get in contact with me!blast.io/2NEEOhttps://blasterswap.com/earlyaccesshttps://www.riskonblast.xyz/dashboardFollow at:X: https://twitter.com/hunterorrellPodcast: https://podcasters…

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The Most Obvious Play in Crypto - Morning Mint 2/12/24 34:51

9M ago34:51

34:51

We are back! Pudgy Penguins, Doodles, and BTC have taken the attention of the industry and are all taking off.

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Robert Schwartz and Rachel Lipson on Community Colleges and Economic Mobility 57:10

9M ago57:10

57:10

In recent years, confidence in higher education has plummeted. This decline has prompted a vigorous debate on the role of all types of post-secondary education. In their recent book America’s Hidden Economic Engines: How Community Colleges Can Drive Shared Prosperity, Robert B. Schwartz and Rachel Lipson make the case for the value of community col…

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Keith Sonderling on AI and the Workforce 49:14

9M ago49:14

49:14

As artificial intelligence (AI) bounds ahead, many are rightfully concerned about the risks and ethical issues it raises. Perhaps some of the most practical of these is the potential that AI will be biased against minority populations because of deficiencies in the data used to build it. If true, this would have serious implications for human resou…

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Elizabeth Currid-Halkett on Rural America 53:14

10M ago53:14

53:14

Many urban Americans have come to believe that there’s a growing chasm separating urban and rural America. While urban America bounds ahead, rural America, many assume, is being left behind, struggling with material and spiritual impoverishment, and cultural confusion. This week on Hardly Working, Brent talks with University of Southern California …

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Ben Wildavsky on the Career Arts 58:42

11M ago58:42

58:42

Regrettably, the debate about post-secondary education has devolved into just another culture war issue with one camp saying “everyone go to college” and another saying “skip college learn a trade.” Today, Brent sits down with Ben Wildavsky, a visiting scholar at the University of Virginia’s School of Education and Human Development, who challenges…

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Michael Chui on Generative AI 42:54

11M ago42:54

42:54

Artificial intelligence (AI) is advancing at breakneck speed. Michael Chui, a partner at the McKinsey Global Institute (MGI), leads research on how this technology is reshaping business, the economy, and society more broadly. According to MGI, the next wave of AI-generated productivity improvements will send shockwaves through the labor market as i…

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The Flight to Quality is Real! 4:12

12M ago4:12

4:12

In this episode Ryan challenges the listener to press to quality or be left behind in the mix. Markets such as our current one press us to be better. How are you pivoting, and or being better? Ryan says he aims to be a strategic partner for his clients, with a focus on education. “A big part is simply listening to a client and their goals, and then…

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Chris Stirewalt on Appalachia 1:07:09

12M ago1:07:09

1:07:09

Today, we continue to explore Appalachia with Chris Stirewalt, a senior fellow at AEI. Stirewalt, who grew up in Wheeling, West Virginia, speaks to Brent about the unique culture and values of Appalachia, the role that strong families and institutions play in the region’s success, and potential solutions to the region’s challenges, from its opioid …

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Do you have a goal to grow? 3:03

1y ago3:03

3:03

In this episode Ryan wants to challenge you on the daily routine of staying committed to GROW everyday. Do you have that resolve? Listen in and we want your feedback. Ryan says he aims to be a strategic partner for his clients, with a focus on education. “A big part is simply listening to a client and their goals, and then applying the right tools.…

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Are you plugged in? Where do you find strength? 3:42

1y ago3:42

3:42

In this episode Ryan chats on staying strong and keeping things in perspective. We are not called to do this thing called life alone. We are here in a community to help, encourage and support one another! How do you plug in? Ryan says he aims to be a strategic partner for his clients, with a focus on education. “A big part is simply listening to a …

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Time changes you & perspective, change for the better. 3:17

1y ago3:17

3:17

In this episode Ryan breaks down perspective and how our lives can subtly change us as to the message that we hear! How do you leverage change to continually improve? These small changes can make a huge difference. Ryan says he aims to be a strategic partner for his clients, with a focus on education. “A big part is simply listening to a client and…

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Aaron Renn on Appalachia 53:25

1y ago53:25

53:25

The media has told us a very straightforward, and depressing, story about Appalachia: it is a region that is being left behind as the rest of the U.S. economy chugs on; it’s a destitute, hopeless place without good jobs, and filled with communities in decline. In his recent report on the region, Aaron M. Renn, a senior fellow at American Reformer, …

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Harriet McDonald and Jennifer Mitchell on the Doe Fund 51:45

1y ago51:45

51:45

In cities across America, homelessness, poverty, crime, addiction, and mental illness are perennial, and deeply intertwined, problems. The New York City-based Doe Fund, however, has made real progress on these challenges. Emphasizing work and personal responsibility, the fund has served struggling and at-risk individuals for nearly 40 years. In thi…

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Tom Davenport and Steven Miller on Human-Machine Collaboration 1:00:19

1y ago1:00:19

1:00:19

From tech companies to healthcare providers and fast food services, organizations are deploying AI technologies to boost productivity and improve service. As these technologies filter into the economy and workplace, a host of questions are arising: will AI replace human labor? How will new technology affect the nature of work? How can we equip work…

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Madman Comics #13 - The Exit of Dr. Boiffard Part 2 35:23

1y ago35:23

35:23

Frank is kidnapped by agents of some mysterious organization, a flying man calling himself the Moth gets involved, and Joe has a gun! That must mean it is time once again to check in with Frank "The Madman of Snap City" Einstein as we look at Madman Comics #13 - The Exit of Dr. Boiffard Part 2: Silence of the Moth by Mike and Laura Allred. This iss…

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