Best Brooke Hass Podcasts (2024)

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SPECIAL ALUMNI EDITION: Halloween 2023! 11:54

10M ago11:54

11:54

By Brooke Hass

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America’s human capital edge 36:56

1+ y ago36:56

36:56

In the capstone episode of the Vying for Talent podcast miniseries, co-hosts Jude Blanchette and Ryan Hass are joined by Remco Zwetsloot, an expert on the intersection of talent, technology, and national competitiveness. They discuss the security and economic importance of talent, benchmarks for measuring progress on human capital, and the competit…

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How Indiana competes for human capital 43:13

1+ y ago43:13

43:13

In the latest episode of “Vying for Talent,” Indiana Governor Eric Holcomb discusses how the United States can “get regional” about building competitive talent ecosystems. In discussion with co-hosts Jude Blanchette and Ryan Hass, Holcomb shares insights from his state’s education and workforce initiatives to cultivate human capital and innovation.…

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Lessons from the US Space Force on creating an agile talent model 37:16

2y ago37:16

37:16

In the latest episode of Vying for Talent, co-hosts Jude Blanchette and Ryan Hass are joined by Katharine Kelley, the deputy chief of space operations for human capital at the U.S. Space Force. Kelley highlights the value of diverse talent and the importance of upskilling, drawing on insight from the Space Force’s “melting pot” of Defense Departmen…

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Can US higher education maintain its global competitiveness? 47:27

2y ago47:27

47:27

How can U.S. higher education maintain its edge in attracting global talent? In the latest episode of “Vying for Talent,” Amy E. Gadsden, the University of Pennsylvania’s associate vice provost for global initiatives, addresses the importance of international talent flows for American competitiveness. In conversation with co-hosts Jude Blanchette a…

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Strengths and weaknesses of China’s national human capital development 46:12

2y ago46:12

46:12

In the fourth episode of "Vying for Talent," Dr. Yingyi Ma, a professor of sociology at the Maxwell School at Syracuse University, shares her perspective on how China’s talent base is shaped by the nation’s educational landscape as well as social and political challenges. In discussion with hosts Ryan Hass (Brookings) and Jude Blanchette (CSIS), Dr…

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How the Defense Department is pursuing a culture of innovation 30:36

2y ago30:36

30:36

How does human capital impact America’s national security? In the latest episode of “Vying for Talent,” U.S. Deputy Secretary of Defense Kathleen Hicks discusses the Defense Department’s efforts to resolve workforce challenges, strengthen diversity, and create a culture of innovation. In discussion with co-hosts Ryan Hass and Jude Blanchette, Dr. H…

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How to safeguard America’s national competitive edge in STEM talent 41:54

2y ago41:54

41:54

In the second episode of “Vying for Talent,” former Energy Secretary Steven Chu weighs in on U.S. science and technology innovation, the political outlook for STEM immigration reform, and why he is optimistic about America’s talent base. In discussion with co-hosts Ryan Hass and Jude Blanchette, Dr. Chu calls for government action to safeguard our …

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Can semiconductor manufacturing return to the US? 42:21

2+ y ago42:21

42:21

In the first episode of “Vying for Talent,” Morris Chang, the founder of Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), shares the story of his journey in establishing the world’s largest producer of semiconductor chips. In discussion with hosts Ryan Hass (Brookings) and Jude Blanchette (CSIS), Dr. Chang offers insight on the importance of the …

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Introducing Vying for Talent, a podcast about the role human talent plays in the U.S.-China competition 1:13

2+ y ago1:13

1:13

Vying for Talent is a podcast about the role human talent plays in the sprawling competition between China and the United States. Join Ryan Hass of the Brookings Institution and Jude Blanchette of the Center for Strategic and International Studies, and their expert guests, as they explore what the United States can do to improve its competitive edg…

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In the Press 5:50

3y ago5:50

5:50

Join host Brooke Hass for a spin on true crime in the headlines: Morbid Midwest in the Press! This week, Brooke looks at big stories in the news, from murder trials to missing people. To read the full stories, see below or click the link in our Instagram bio (@themorbidmidwest_podcast). Music Composition: Alec Seifert Source Material: https://www.w…

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The Halloween Special 31:47

3y ago31:47

31:47

In this special Halloween cross-over episode, Brooke Hass is joined by Jamie Huennekens, host of the Campus Encounters podcast. The two share eirie stories from the St. Ambrose campus, plus we hear from listeners who sent in their ghostly encounters. Music Composition: Alec SeifertBy Brooke Hass

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The Mysterious Murder of Christy Connor 5:16

3y ago5:16

5:16

In 2005, 19-year old Christy Connor was found dead in the trunk of a vehicle parked not even a mile away from the campus of St. Ambrose University. Christy’s case, which is widely underreported, is still unsolved, but his family still hopes to find justice. Music Composition: Alec Seifert Source Material: https://iowacoldcases.org/case-summaries/ch…

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The Disappearance of Eugene Martin 8:31

3y ago8:31

8:31

Eugene Martin, a 13-year-old Des Moines Register paperboy in 1984, disappeared in an almost identical fashion to Johnny Gosch, the young boy we covered in our previous episode. Dive into Eugene’s disappearance and the parallels between the two cases. Music Composition: Alec Seifert Source Material: https://charleyproject.org/case/eugene-wade-martin…

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The Disappearance of Johnny Gosch 9:46

3y ago9:46

9:46

On September 12, 1982, Johnny Gosch, who was 12 at the time, was a delivery boy for the Des Moines Register. Johnny left his home early that morning to deliver papers and disappeared into thin air. After years of searching, Johnny’s case still has yet to be solved. Music Composition: Alec Seifert Source Material: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_NQ…

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The Murder of Adrianne Reynolds 10:30

3y ago10:30

10:30

In 2005, in Moline, IL, Adrianne Reynolds, a 16-year-old Blackhawk Community Outreach Center student, was murdered by the people she thought she could trust, the people she thought were her friends. What follows her murder, though, is the stuff of nightmares. The Morbid Midwest opens with the tale of a jealous triangle turned deadly in this horrify…

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The Morbid Midwest - Coming October 1 1:30

3y ago1:30

1:30

When people think of the Midwest, they might think of cornfields, cows in pastures and small towns. What many don’t know is that the Midwest holds many sinister secrets: serial killers, mysterious disappearances and more. Join student host Brooke Hass as she dives deeper into the cases that have baffled America’s heartland for years on KALA-FM’s ne…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Brooke Hass Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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The Morbid Midwest

Brooke Hass

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Vying for Talent

The Brookings Institution / Center for Strategic and International Studies

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SPECIAL ALUMNI EDITION: Halloween 2023! 11:54

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America’s human capital edge 36:56

1
How Indiana competes for human capital 43:13

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Lessons from the US Space Force on creating an agile talent model 37:16

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Can US higher education maintain its global competitiveness? 47:27

1
Strengths and weaknesses of China’s national human capital development 46:12

1
How the Defense Department is pursuing a culture of innovation 30:36

1
How to safeguard America’s national competitive edge in STEM talent 41:54

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Can semiconductor manufacturing return to the US? 42:21

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Introducing Vying for Talent, a podcast about the role human talent plays in the U.S.-China competition 1:13

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In the Press 5:50

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The Halloween Special 31:47

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The Mysterious Murder of Christy Connor 5:16

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The Disappearance of Eugene Martin 8:31

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The Disappearance of Johnny Gosch 9:46

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The Murder of Adrianne Reynolds 10:30

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The Morbid Midwest - Coming October 1 1:30

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