Best GAC Podcasts (2024)

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St Peter Greenhouse Gas Inventory By GAC Students 4-11-2024 29:51

3d ago29:51

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April 11, 2024 Students in Gustavus Adolphus College professor Jeff Jeremiason's Environmental class senior project was to take an inventory of greenhouse gases in the city of St. Peter. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Gabe Mauer, Lucy Peterson, Ari DeVries and Scott Knowlton about what they learned.…

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Chatting with Nicole Sekol, Vermont '24 GAC Crasher 22:54

21d ago22:54

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Nikol Sekol, Member Service Representative at Heritage Family Credit Union's Bennington location in Vermont, chats with AVCU President Joe Bergeron about her first experience at the annual Governmental Affairs Conference in Washington, DC as the official Crash Program participant from the Green Mountain state.…

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Alejandro Gibes de Gac: Pioneering a New Era of Parental Involvement in Education with Paloma 52:03

24d ago52:03

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When Alejandro Gibes de Gac was 7, his family immigrated to the US seeking educational opportunities for their children. His parents’ tireless efforts enabled Alejandro and his sister to overcome their circumstances and pursue their dreams. Alejandro published two books by 14 and was admitted to Harvard by 16. After graduating from college, Alejand…

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GAC 2024 highlights, part 2 32:51

28d ago32:51

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Find the first crop of stories from America’s Credit Unions’ 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) on last week’s podcast, where credit union leaders discussed small credit unions, member service, fintech, advocacy, and more. We’re back at it this week with America’s Credit Unions’ Samira Salem, Northwest Community Credit Union’s Jose Garcia, …

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Sponsored: Digital-first financial health 21:47

4h ago21:47

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Credit unions have a renewed focus on fostering member’s financial health and, increasingly, those efforts are digital and mobile-first, says Nicole Harper, director of corporate strategy at Jack Henry. In this episode of the podcast, sponsored by Jack Henry, Harper examines credit unions’ role in fostering financial health, financial wellness tren…

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The Blue Earth Project Kick-Off with Paul Ebbenga 4-18-2024 29:49

8h ago29:49

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April 18, 2024 The Blue Earth Project,advocating for ecological resilience in Southern Minnesota. KMSU's Karen Wright talked with Blue Earth Project founder Paul Ebbenga about the program's kick-off to create a better environment for all. Check out The Blue Earth Project's new website as it kicks off Earth Day 2024: https://blueearthproject.org/…

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Week in Edtech 04/10/2024: Nvidia Dominates AI Chip Competition with Google and Intel, Duolingo to Futher Tap China's Edtech Sector, Biden Rolls Out New Debt Relief Plan and More! Plus Special Guests Hayley ... 1:45:10

2d ago1:45:10

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Join Alex Sarlin and guest host, Alberto Arenaza, Co-founder at Transcend Network as they explore pivotal topics in this Week in Edtech episode: 👩‍🏫 The latest in K-12 challenges and digital threats, 📚 Biden’s big moves in student debt relief, 🌐 Duolingo’s strategic expansion into China's booming Edtech market, 🔧 The fierce competition in AI chip t…

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The Gambit Episode 231: Now we have time for activities! || Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes 2:15:20

2d ago2:15:20

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Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 231st episode. CG blunders their way into giving us free time. Mandalore is almost here, and TB represents a few different things to both of us. Also, we rank the omicrons a little bit lol. So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are som…

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As Our Kids Get Older - 5 Ways to Continue Building Lasting Emotional Bonds 34:54

3d ago34:54

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What does respectful parenting look like as our kids get older? Where can we get advice similar to Janet's but for older kids? Janet receives these kinds of questions often and takes the opportunity to answer them in this episode. Learn more about Janet's "No Bad Kids Master Course" at: NoBadKidsCourse.com. Please support our sponsors and take adva…

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From Hidden Insights to Deeper Connections: Exploring the Ask Approach™ with Jeff Wetzler 25:02

3d ago25:02

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Jeff Wetzler has been on a quarter-century quest to transform learning opportunities. Blending a unique set of leadership experiences in the fields of business and education, he’s pursued this quest as a management consultant to the world’s top corporations, as a learning facilitator for leaders around the world, as Chief Learning Officer at Teach …

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With Flying Colors Classic: Field of Membership with Expert Rick Mumm 31:35

4d ago31:35

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Navigating Credit Union Challenges and Opportunities with Rick Mumm In this episode of 'With Flying Colors,' host Mark Treichel is joined by Rick Mumm, a seasoned expert in credit union field of membership, who shares his extensive experience of over 30 years with the NCUA. This discussion covers a range of topics including new charters, mergers, b…

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How to develop the next generation of leaders 36:37

7d ago36:37

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Brian Fassett, Advantis Credit Union’s director of learning and development joins today’s episode of the America’s Credit Union podcast to share how the $2 billion asset credit union in Portland, Ore., goes about finding and developing prospective leaders within the organization. Jon Sexton, senior vice president of Culture and Leadership Developme…

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Week in Edtech 04/03/2024: Edtech Funding Hits New Low, Microsoft's $100 billion 'Stargate' Datacenter for OpenAI, Kids Missing School at an Alarming Rate, AI Concerns and More! Plus Special Guest, Alexa ... 51:34

9d ago51:34

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In this episode of Week in Edtech, Alex and Ben discuss: 1. AI Business Schools Are Going All In on AI Educators divided over AI's impact AI concerns grow even as more teachers adopt the technology 2. BigTech Microsoft's $100 billion 'Stargate' datacenter for OpenAI may be AI's 'Star Wars' moment OpenAI Unveils A.I. Technology That Recreates Human …

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The Magic That Makes Kids Want to Cooperate 28:56

10d ago28:56

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As parents, we all experience moments when our kids just won’t go with the program – brushing their teeth, dressing for school, cleaning up their toys, going to bed (and staying there). We ask nicely, and they ignore us. Then we ask not so nicely, and they dig their heals in. Before long we’re frustration turns to exasperation, and we either get an…

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The Gambit Episode 230: How important are GunGans? || Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes 1:54:04

10d ago1:54:04

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Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 230th episode. New PC version of SWGOH is being released. Will JarJar be a permanent release character So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Sol…

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Debating the Future of EdTech: AI Tutors vs. Peer Assessment with Carine Marette of Kritik and Gabi Immelman of Mindjoy 1:11:20

10d ago1:11:20

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Gabi Immelman is the founder and CEO of edtech start-up , Mindjoy, a platform for STEM teachers to 10x their impact for boundless classroom learning through unleashing student curiosity with the power of AI tutors. With Mindjoy, teachers can transform lessons they love and know using the power of AI to create engaging digital first learning experie…

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Navigating NCUA's Liquidity Expectations; Insights and Strategies with Expert Todd Miller 35:46

11d ago35:46

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Navigating NCUA's Liquidity Landscape: Insights and Strategies In this episode of 'With Flying Colors', hosted by Mark Treichel and featuring Todd Miller, the discussion centers around the NCUA's recent liquidity webinar. Mark and Todd share their insights into the NCUA's perspective on liquidity management, referencing three key source documents: …

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SCORE YOUR SHORE With Holly Bushman 4-04-2024 24:25

15d ago24:25

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April 4, 2024 You Can Score Your Shore and improve water quality and our natural environment according to Holly Bushman, Environmental Resource Specialist from LeSueur County. She will be one of the speakers at the upcoming The Future of Southern Minnesota Lakes 2024 Conference on April 13, and will discuss this program. https://www.isginc.com/…

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CFPB’s Section 1033 Open Banking Rulemaking 45:25

15d ago45:25

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Join this panel discussion with Meredith Fuchs, General Counsel at Plaid, and Ben Maxim, Chief Digital Strategy and Information Officer at Michigan State University Federal Credit Union, highlighting initial takeaways from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s proposed rulemaking to establish open banking and implement section 1033 of the Dodd…

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Week in Edtech 3/27/2024: OpenAI Pitching Sora to Hollywood, Spotify in EdTech, LAUSD's AI Chatbot "Ed", Universities Build Their Own ChatGPT-like Tools and More! Plus Special Guest, Betsy Corcoran of ... 1:03:01

16d ago1:03:01

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In this episode of Week in Edtech, Alex and Michelle discuss: 1. AI OpenAI is pitching Sora to Hollywood on a Hollywood charm offensive before launching its Sora video generator AI May Be Coming for Standardized Testing Teachers Desperately Need AI Training. How Many Are Getting It? 2. BigTech Spotify Throws Its Hat in the Edtech Ring 3. K-12 K-12 …

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Just in Time Chat 21:53

16d ago21:53

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Chatting about Just in Time, a Candace Cameron Bure production which stars Laura Osnes, Peter Bryant, and Grayston Holt Great American Chat on Socials: IG, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Web: https://greatamericanchat.comBy Chad Maurice

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Losing It - Understanding What Makes Us Snap (Encore with Elisabeth Corey) 27:48

17d ago27:48

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Janet is joined by trauma recovery expert Elisabeth Corey to answer a parent’s email about her struggles to become a respectful parent. This mom says certain behaviors of her 2.5-year old daughter set her off. “I don’t stay calm, focused, kind to my child.” And she believes her own upbringing (“in no way respectful”) is the root cause of her reacti…

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The Gambit Episode 229: Disappointment and Hype || Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes 2:02:12

17d ago2:02:12

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Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 229th episode. First week of 3v3 is over, and the datacrons are all doing some weird stuff. So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's T…

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ESAI: Julia Dixon's Answer to the College Admissions Inequality Crisis 42:34

17d ago42:34

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Julia Dixon is the Founder and CEO of ESAI (pronounced [ES] + [AY] + [EYE]), the first-of-its-kind generative AI platform for college applicants and young professionals. As a former college advisor, Julia saw a major inequality emerging as only the wealthiest families could afford resources for their students to stand out and get into the most comp…

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NCUA Chairman Rodney Hood Reflects on NCUA & the Future 54:36

18d ago54:36

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Empowering Credit Unions: Insights from Rodney Hood In this episode of With Flying Colors, host Mark Treichel welcomes former NCUA board chairman Rodney Hood to discuss a range of topics relevant to credit unions. Hood shares his gratitude towards individuals and teams that contributed to his successful tenure, highlights the importance of leadersh…

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How Can We Save and Improve our Soil in Southern Minnesota? 3-28-2024 28:30

21d ago28:30

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March 28, 2024 "Can We Regenerate Soil Health and Enhance Corn Productivity in the U.S. Corn Belt through Perennial Cover Crops and Poultry Integration”. It's a long title for a very important research -- saving and improving the soil in southern Minnesota and beyond. Dr. Mriganka De, a soil scientist at Minnesota State Mankato talks about his rese…

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Proving the credit union difference 31:57

21d ago31:57

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Credit unions deliver billions of dollars in financial benefits to both members and nonmembers—and now we can prove it. The Credit Union Impact Dashboard from America’s Credit Unions provides an easy, interactive way to demonstrate how credit unions outperform their peers. It updates in real time to tell the credit union story, measure their transf…

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Week in Edtech 3/20/2024: OpenAI's Humanoid Robot: Figure 01, NVIDIA Launches Latest AI Chips: Blackwell, Google's Gemini for the iPhone, Elon and xAI Open-Source Grok and More! Feat. Pat Yongpradit of ... 1:03:36

23d ago1:03:36

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In this episode of Week in Edtech, Alex and Ben discuss: 1. AI OpenAI ChatGPT + Humanoid Robot = Figure01 NVIDIA Launches Latest AI Chips and Software at Developer Conference Apple in talks with Google to embed Google Gemini behind AI features in the iPhone Apple Quietly Launches First Multimodal AI Model, MM1 Elon Musk and xAI open-source Grok 2. …

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County Rescue Season Finale Recap with Beth 51:56

23d ago51:56

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Chatting about County Rescue's season finale with Great American Family fan Beth Barclay. Beth on X: @BethP9999 Great American Chat on Socials: IG, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Web: https://greatamericanchat.comBy Chad Maurice

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Dr. Gabor Maté on Why Parents Matter More Than Ever 47:49

24d ago47:49

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Physician and author Gabor Maté joins Janet to discuss the importance of developing secure attachments with our kids and why it's crucial for us to continue nurturing these bonds into their adulthood. How do we remain our children's most trusted influences while also encouraging their natural drive toward individuation? Can we maintain our role as …

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The Gambit Episode 228: 3v3 is full of possibility || Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes 1:56:11

24d ago1:56:11

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Xaereth and SoloBass15 record Gambit Podcast's 228th episode. Crazy season coming up, let's get pumped! So much stuff to discuss. Too much, probably. Podcast questions answered. So much madness. Madness!! Here are some links to help you on your way: The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel…

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Merger Madness (It's March) 23:39

25d ago23:39

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Navigating Merger Madness in the Credit Union World In this episode of With Flying Colors titled 'Merger Madness,' Mark Treichel discusses the complexities surrounding credit union mergers, leveraging his experience and insights into the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA)'s processes and regulations. He sheds light on the reasons behind an…

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The Gambit Episode 227: Calvin Awesome Weighs In || Star Wars: Galaxy of Heroes 1:47:52

27d ago1:47:52

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Calvin Awesome's Twitch Calvin Awesome's YouTube The Gambit Discord Server Xaereth's Twitch Channel Solobass15's Twitch Channel Gambit Twitch Channel Xaereth's YouTube Channel Solobass15's YouTube Channel Gambit YouTube ChannelBy Xaereth

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Vermont ViewPoint Interview w/Joe Bergeron 42:50

28d ago42:50

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Vermont ViewPoint host Pat MacDonald interviews Association of Vermont CUs President Joe Bergeron in her one-hour public affairs program. In it Bergeron shares the difference between banks and CUs, the contribution of CUs to the Vermont economy and its residents and legislative activity. Vermont ViewPoint is the public affairs program of WDEV radio…

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State of the Minnesota River - Town Hall 3-21-2024 21:55

29d ago21:55

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March 21, 2024 What is the State of the Minnesota River? Carly Griffith, the Water Program Director with the Minnesota Center for Environmental Advocacy gives us a preview for an upcoming Town Hall to be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the Kato Ballroom 10 - 11:30 a.m., Mankato. Anyone who cares about our waters is welcome to attend.…

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County Rescue Episode 4 Recap with Angie 51:56

29d ago51:56

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Chatting about County Rescue's 4th episode with Great American Family fan Angie Lyman. An episode where everyone is upset with each other, and Dani quits?! Angie on Socials: IG: @allaboutangiewriting X: @aaangiewriting Great American Chat on Socials: IG, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Web: https://greatamericanchat.…

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When Kids Hide Their Feelings and Reject Our Comfort 29:20

1M ago29:20

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We're trying to be there for our kids, let them know we care, and give them positive, healthy messages about their feelings. What could possibly go wrong? In this episode, Janet responds to a parent who worries that when she tries to comfort her upset 3-year-old daughter, the child seems ashamed about her feelings, even angry, and yells at the pare…

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Education Without Borders with Andrew Sachs and Emine Naz Can 50:08

1M ago50:08

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Andrew Sachs is a retired successful tech entrepreneur with a passion for wanting to make the world a better place for others. With three wonderful kids and a teacher-wife, Andrew saw how school and university were not preparing our youth with the needed technical, soft and leadership skills they needed to thrive in today’s quickly changing world. …

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10 Ways to Avoid an NCUA Document of Resolution 14:58

1M ago14:58

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Maximizing Success with NCUA: 10 Ways to Avoid Document Resolutions In this episode of With Flying Colors, hosted by Mark Treichel and sponsored by Credit Union Exam Solutions, Mark shares valuable insights from his beachside brainstorming session on how to pass NCUA exams with flying colors. He discusses the importance of understanding what a docu…

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GAC 2024 highlights 39:47

1M ago39:47

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Highlights from the 2024 Governmental Affairs Conference (GAC) Conversations with some of the more than 6,000 credit union leaders who attended the year's premier advocacy event.By America's Credit Unions

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County Rescue Episode 3 Recap with Amanda 29:39

1M ago29:39

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Great American Family fan Amanda Moon joins me to recap County Rescue's exciting 3rd episode. Join us as we chat about Dani and Griffin's romance, Tim's heartbreak, and the new hometown hero. Amanda on social: IG: @amandamoon913 X: @ajswriter3 Great American Chat on Socials: IG, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Web: h…

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County Rescue's Riley Hough and Tim Perez-Ross 1:05:46

1M ago1:05:46

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County Rescue cast members Riley Hough and Tim Perez-Ross join me to chat about working on the show, their characters, and the predicament Tim has put Scotty in. Riley on Socials: IG: @maxted__ Tim on Socials: IG: @timperezross X: @T_Perez_Ross Great American Chat on Socials: IG, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Web: …

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What's New in Plastic Research and Recycling with Jane Dow & Betty Winkworth 3-14-2024 34:24

1M ago34:24

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March 14, 2024 What is the impact of plastic on our health? Plenty - and it's NOT good news. Jane Dow and Betty Winkworth, co-chairs of Mankato Zero Waste, talk about the latest research in how plastic waste is affecting our health and climate change. They update us on the latest legislation to help with the problem and how we all can be a part of …

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Special Episode: Postcards from Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families (Part 2) 55:02

1M ago55:02

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Edtech Insiders joined the first Common Sense Summit on America's Kids and Families hosted by Common Sense Media at Pier 27 in San Francisco on January 28–30. The conference brought together advocates, researchers, youth leaders, policymakers, and other experts to take stock of America's kids and families and explore solutions to the most pressing …

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Week in Edtech 03/05/2024: Anthropic's Claude 3 Opus, Nvidia Reaches $2T Market Cap, Google Partners with Reddit and More! Feat. Kelly Sia of Curriculum Associates, Malia Burns and Faiza Jackson of OpenSeat ... 1:14:20

1M ago1:14:20

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In this episode of Week in Edtech, Alex and Ben discuss: 1. AI Claude 3 Opus by Anthropic Inside the Funding Frenzy at Anthropic, One of A.I.’s Hottest Start-Ups Google partners with Reddit in AI content licensing deal 2. Big Tech Nvidia reaches $2T market cap Nvidia Hardware Is Eating the World "Don't Learn to Code, But Study This Instead..." says…

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Praise That Encourages Intrinsic Motivation 27:57

1M ago27:57

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We can be our kids' greatest fans, and they need us to be. How do we praise them in a manner that truly encourages them? We may have heard that "good job!" or "you're so smart!" aren't the ticket. In this episode, Janet shares her specific suggestions and a simple way we can find clarity on what can be a confusing topic. Learn more about Janet's "N…

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How to Achieve Zero-Carbon in Industry with Jeffrey Rissman 2-23-2024 22:32

1M ago22:32

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February 22, 2024 Jeffrey Rissman is the senior director of the industry program at Energy Innovation, a nonpartisan energy and climate policy think tank. He talked with KMSU's Karen Wright about his new book," Zero-Carbon Industry:Transformative Technologies and Policies to Achieve Sustainable Prosperity", which he describes as a groundbreaking pl…

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Tom Sayer on Cultivating Lifelong Readers with Ello 43:39

1M ago43:39

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Tom Sayer is the Co-Founder and CEO of Ello, the world's first virtual reading coach that works with real books. Before Ello, Tom was the head of impact and adoption programs at Google for Education, where his team was responsible for ensuring that Google tools were used effectively in classrooms worldwide. He is on the advisory board of Education …

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How to Appeal Your NCUA Examination Results 26:28

1M ago26:28

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Understanding the Appeal Process for Credit Unions In this episode of 'With Flying Colors', Mark Treichel offers an insider's guide on how to navigate through the formal appeal process against decisions made by the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA). He touches upon various steps, starting from receiving the exam report, working through th…

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County Rescue's Tanya Christiansen 51:20

1M ago51:20

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Chatting with actress Tanya Christiansen who plays Lisa Miller, Dani's mom, on County Rescue Tanya on Socials: IG: @tanyachristiansen X: HoneycuttT96075 Great American Chat on Socials: IG, TikTok, Facebook, YouTube: @greatamericanchat X: @GAChatPodcast Web: https://greatamericanchat.comBy Chad Maurice

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