Best Government Accountability Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Professional roles changing within law firms, says new Staffing Ratios Survey 29:06

2d ago29:06

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The Thomson Reuters Institute’s 2024 Staffing Ratios Survey contained some interesting departures from long-term trends. TRI analyst Marcus Belanger joins our latest TRI Insights podcast to discuss the surprising uptick in headcount among library and knowledge management professionals within law firms, the trend toward using a higher level of profe…

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Fail to the Chief 27:15

2d ago27:15

27:15

As Biden dead-enders battle with Democrats trying to push the President off of the Democratic ticket, investigative journalist Peter Schweizer says he’s seen enough: “Joe Biden will not be the Democratic nominee,” Schweizer says on the most recent episode of the Drill Down podcast. “He will be forced to step down by the big money.” Schweizer and co…

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The Path to Human-Level AI: Insights from AGI Pioneer Peter Voss of Aigo.ai 37:14

2d ago37:14

37:14

Peter Voss, CEO of iGo.ai and a pioneer in artificial general intelligence (AGI), joins Max Romanik to discuss the future of AI development. With over 20 years dedicated to AGI research, Peter provides insights into the fundamental differences between narrow AI and AGI, emphasizing the limitations of current big data approaches and the potential of…

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AI's Potential to Accelerate Innovation and Economic Growth with James Pethokoukis of American Enterprise Institute 41:07

9d ago41:07

41:07

James Pethokoukis, a scholar at the American Enterprise Institute, discusses the transformative potential of AI in this episode. He explores AI's role as a general-purpose technology that could accelerate innovation across various fields. The conversation covers: AI's potential to overcome the "great stagnation" and boost productivity The need for …

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The Mumble that Shook the World 26:10

10d ago26:10

26:10

After President Joe Biden’s disastrous performance in the debate last week, Democratic politicos have been frantically gaming out alternatives to a Biden candidacy against former President Donald Trump. The media wing of the Democratic Party, shocked by Biden’s feeble performance, has editorialized for the 81-year-old Biden to step aside. Once-reli…

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The ESG backlash: where do we go from here? 34:43

11d ago34:43

34:43

David Schilling from the Interfaith Centre on Corporate Responsibility discusses the history and evolution of ESG with author and ESG expert Vasuki Shastry and IHRB’s Salil Tripathi. They discuss the role of ethical investors; the current backlash to ESG and the importance of regulatory frameworks in promoting responsible business practices.…

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Aaron Sibarium: Redefining Investigative Reporting | Ep. 29 38:22

15d ago38:22

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Dr. Atlas interviews Aaron Sibarium, one of the star journalists representing a new group of young reporters committed to restoring the critical role of true investigative reporting. At the Washington Free Beacon, he's broken several critical stories, including exposing academic fraud and malfeasance at our elite universities. He graduated from Yal…

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Woke Boeing has Abandoned Excellence 24:29

15d ago24:29

24:29

Boeing Co. has had more than its share of struggles in the past few years. The airplane and aerospace manufacturing giant has become a national joke owing to quality problems on its commercial aircraft that resulted in bolts missing or loose on cabin doors and other mishaps. Most recently, Boeing is being called to account by Congress for problems …

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AI, National Security, and the Future: Insights from Alan Pentz, Founder & CEO at Corner Alliance 22:10

16d ago22:10

22:10

In this solo episode of AI, Government, and the Future, host Alan Pentz examines the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and its implications for national security. Drawing from the work of Leopold Ashen Brenner, Alan discusses the potential for an "intelligence explosion" and the race to achieve superintelligent AI. He highlights the growing converge…

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Leveraging collaboration and key account management programs within law firms 16:47

17d ago16:47

16:47

In the latest Thomson Reuters Insights podcast, Tom Snavely, of Thomson Reuters Advisory Group, and Becky Halat, of Thomson Reuters Client Services, discuss collaboration within law firms, how it works, and how it’s a critical ingredient in firm-wide structured cross-practice key account management programs.…

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Illegal Immigration as Election Tampering, with Kris Kobach 21:20

23d ago21:20

21:20

Two connected news stories from the past week show how illegal immigration into the United States is changing the country, and that the Biden administration seems to want it that way. Mexico’s National Institute of Migration reported this week that between January and May of this year, nearly 1.4 million undocumented immigrants from a staggering 17…

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AI in the Federal Government: Opportunities and Challenges with Heather Ashby 30:40

24d ago30:40

30:40

Heather Ashby joins this episode to discuss the current state and future trajectory of AI adoption in the federal government. With experience consulting for various agencies, Heather provides a nuanced perspective on the opportunities and challenges facing the government in this rapidly evolving space. The conversation delves into two main focus ar…

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Hunter Biden Convicted 26:30

1M ago26:30

26:30

The big news this week was Hunter Biden’s conviction by a Delaware jury on three federal felony gun charges. For Peter Schweizer, though, that looks more like pulling over a bank robber to give him a speeding ticket. The jury took three hours to agree on guilty verdicts for all charges in what proved a cut-and-dry case. Hunter Biden bought a gun, t…

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AI-Driven Cybersecurity and National Security Policy with Tony Samp of DLA Piper 36:32

1M ago36:32

36:32

Tony Samp, the principal policy advisor and head of AI Policy at DLA Piper, joins this episode to discuss the evolving landscape of AI policy in the US and its implications for national security. With over 18 years of experience in government affairs, Tony has been instrumental in shaping AI policy and safety standards through his work with the AI,…

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Gen AI has arrived for legal — So what does that mean for the bottom line? 39:24

1M ago39:24

39:24

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is set to make a splash in the legal industry, but its introduction not only raises practice of law questions — it’s set to have a major impact on billing and pricing practices. On this week’s episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights podcast, Bill Josten and Zach Warren, both of TRI, examine…

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GAI Issues New Report on Camp Lejeune and the Plaintiffs Bar 23:05

1M ago23:05

23:05

Washington’s wheels are greased with money, but knowing where to point the grease gun is a job for professionals. On this episode of The Drill Down, co-host Eric Eggers welcomes Steve Stewart, a vice president of the Government Accountability Institute, to tell the fascinating – if expensive – story about contaminated water at Camp Lejeune and pers…

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AI Ethics and National Security with Nidhi Sinha of the Center for AI and Digital Policy 33:04

1M ago33:04

33:04

Nidhi Sinha, a research fellow at the Center for AI and Digital Policy, joins this episode to discuss the ethical challenges of AI in national security, such as predictive policing and cyber surveillance. They explore how to balance innovation with individual rights and the role of AI in shaping global equity. Nidhi shares insights from her extensi…

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Q1 LFFI Report shows sunlight beginning to shine on law firm market 35:53

1M ago35:53

35:53

The recent Q1 2024 Law Firm Financial Index Report showed promise with several positive trends for the large law firm market, putting the quarter in favorable standing compared to previous years. Some of the fundamentals underlying that strength, however, are notably different than in years past. In our latest Thomson Reuters Institute Insights pod…

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Harmeet Dhillon: Free Speech and Justice in America Today | Ep. 28 52:50

1M ago52:50

52:50

Dr. Atlas interviews Harmeet Dhillon, a nationally recognized attorney whose focus is employment law, First Amendment rights, election law and commercial litigation. She is a trial lawyer and the managing partner at Dhillon Law Group in San Francisco. She's also CEO and founder of the Center for American Liberty and the co-chair of the Republican N…

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Masters of Corruption: The Drill Down Interviews a Whistleblower 30:15

1M ago30:15

30:15

The Deep State is real– a swamp full of disease regardless of who is in office. Like any swamp, it festers because it doesn’t move. But when reformers are appointed to run offices or agencies within the swampy backwaters of the Deep State, swamp creatures move like lightning. They go after the reformers. The Drill Down’s guest on the most recent ep…

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AI, Government, and the Future Greatest Hits 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

In this special episode of AI, Government, and the Future, we reflect on some of the most insightful and thought-provoking conversations we've had with our expert guests about the transformative potential of AI. We've collected highlights from five previous guests, each providing unique perspectives on how AI is revolutionizing diverse industries a…

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Law Firm Office Attendance Policies Report: Embracing a new standard of hybrid work 31:18

2M ago31:18

31:18

In the latest Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights podcast, Bryce Engelland, TRI’s legal industry data analyst, and Tom Snavely, TR principal in advisory services, sit down with Natalie Runyon, TRI’s director of environmental, social & governance (ESG) content, to discuss insights from the recent report on law firm office attendance policies an…

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Working in a warzone: what risks do seafarers face? 37:18

2M ago37:18

37:18

In this episode, IHRB’s Francesca Fairbairn talks to John Attenborough from Mission to Seafarers and Ian Ralby, an expert in maritime law, about the safety and security of seafarers during times of conflict. Listen for accounts from seafarers caught in attacks on commercial shipping vessels in the Red Sea; insights into the complexities of maritime…

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Social Media Addiction: Big Tech Lobbying Increases 24:00

2M ago24:00

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Social Media Addiction: Big Tech Lobbying Increases Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Government Accountability Institute

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Authenticating Content in the Age of AI with Jonathan Gillham of Originality.ai 27:13

2M ago27:13

27:13

In this thought-provoking episode, Jonathan Gillham, the visionary entrepreneur behind Originality.ai, a cutting-edge platform that helps content creators and publishers verify the authenticity of their work, shares his insights on the importance of identifying AI-generated content. As advanced language models reshape the content landscape, Gillham…

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Solutions for Improving Election Integrity 26:30

2M ago26:30

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Solutions for Improving Election Integrity Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Government Accountability Institute

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Episode Rerun: Harnessing AI for Social Good with Arnold Kling 41:49

2M ago41:49

41:49

Arnold Kling, a Self-Employed Writer, joins this rerun episode of AI, Government, and the Future to discuss the transformative potential of AI in government and society. They explore how AI chatbots will personalize learning and teaching, the dilemma of AI in the culture wars, and how to navigate the thin line between innovation and regulation in A…

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How corporate tax departments are adapting to Pillar 2 tax rules 21:01

2M ago21:01

21:01

On this episode of the Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights podcast, Nadya Britton, Enterprise Content Manager for Tax, Accounting & Trade at TRI, sat down with Bianca Kuijper, Chief Operating Officer at Orbitax, to discuss the impact of Pillar 2 global minimum tax rules and how corporate tax departments will need to adopt new approaches to com…

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China's Hand on American Campuses 27:00

2M ago27:00

27:00

Pro-Hamas protests at universities around the country exposed the hidden organizers who are buying the tents, printing the signs, and in many cases, paying professional protesters to incite and radicalize students. Various campus student groups and pro-Palestinian organizations receive funding from Saudi Arabia and Qatar, which also pay for their s…

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AI in Accounting Education: Bridging the Digital Divide with Dr. Mfon Akpan 26:13

2M ago26:13

26:13

In this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, host Max Romanik is joined by Dr. Mfon Akpan, Assistant Professor of Accounting at Methodist University, to discuss the transformative potential and challenges of AI in accounting education and the workforce. They explore how AI can enhance productivity, bridge the digital divide, and the ethical c…

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Navigating the Complex Landscape of AI Compute Governance with Lennart Heim of Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI) 40:56

2M ago40:56

40:56

In this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, we are joined by Lennart Heim, Research Fellow at Centre for the Governance of AI (GovAI), to discuss the complex landscape of AI compute governance. Lennart leads GovAI's compute governance work, exploring how computational resources influence the trajectory of AI development. The conversation cov…

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Global trade, supply chains & the looming threat of disruption 19:29

2M ago19:29

19:29

In the latest Thomson Reuters Institute (TRI) Insights podcast, Nadya Britton, Enterprise Content Manager for Tax & Accounting at TRI, and Bryce Engelland, a TRI Industry Analyst focused on international economics and the global legal market, engaged in a comprehensive dialogue about the dynamic nature of global trade and its effects on supply chai…

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SCHWEIZER: Biden's "Sinister but Effective" Campaign Strategy is Lawfare 26:05

2M ago26:05

26:05

The Biden administration is using federal government resources, and taxpayer money, to conduct the sort of mudslinging that has traditionally been done by political campaigns. The tactic is known as “lawfare.” That’s the focus of the most recent episode of The Drill Down, where hosts Peter Schweizer and Eric Eggers go into the weeds to show how the…

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How should companies respond to snap military drafts? 27:32

3M ago27:32

27:32

When a state announces snap military conscription, how might companies respond to protect its employees? In this episode, IHRB’s Salil Tripathi and Vicky Bowman, explore the delicate balance companies must strike between compliance and resistance, and the creative strategies employed to protect their workforce. Salil is also joined by Nabi Abdullae…

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AI in Government: Current State and Future Potential with Nathan Manzotti of GSA 36:21

3M ago36:21

36:21

In this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, we are joined by Nathan Manzotti, Director of Data Analytics and AI Centers of Excellence at the General Services Administration (GSA), to discuss the current state and future potential of AI in the federal government. They explore GSA's role in enabling AI adoption across agencies, key initiatives…

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Stanley Goldfarb: The Cost of Identity Politics in Medicine | Ep. 27 38:16

3M ago38:16

38:16

Dr. Atlas interviews physician Dr. Stanley Goldfarb, former associate dean at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine and founder of "Do No Harm". Dr. Goldfarb argues that American healthcare is being destroyed as political ideology increasingly supplants excellence in admission and training of medical students, as well as in medical care…

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Committee Report Validates: Blood Money” Findings 22:46

3M ago22:46

22:46

A new report by the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has validated a key claim in Peter Schweizer’s latest book, Blood Money – finding persuasive evidence that China has been subsidizing the manufacturing and exporting of illicit fentanyl precursor chemicals and other synthetic narcotics through tax rebates and other mean…

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The SEC’s new climate change rules: What should companies do now? 26:14

3M ago26:14

26:14

In the latest Thomson Reuters Institute Insights podcast, Natalie Runyon, strategist for environmental, social & governance (ESG) content at the Thomson Reuters Institute, speaks with Sarah E. Fortt, partner and global co-chair of the ESG Practice at Latham & Watkins, about the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) imposing a stay on its own clima…

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How can companies respect the rights of Indigenous peoples impacted by renewable projects? 26:09

3M ago26:09

26:09

In the rush for renewable energy, what are the impacts on Indigenous peoples? In this episode, IHRB’s Frances House sits down with two human rights defenders, Robie Halip from the Philippines and Prabindra Shakya from Nepal. Robie is the coordinator of The Indigenous Peoples Major Group for Sustainable Development. Prabin is convenor o…

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AI's Impact on DOD Cybersecurity & Defense with Brian Morrison, Former Air Force AI Liaison 40:01

3M ago40:01

40:01

Brian Morrison, Former LLM Specialist and Liaison at the Department of the Air Force Chief Data and AI Office, joins this episode of AI, Government, and the Future to discuss the transformative potential of AI, especially generative AI, in cybersecurity and defense. With his extensive experience in military intelligence and IT project management, B…

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The future of Generative AI in professional services 13:17

3M ago13:17

13:17

Generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is here — and now, it’s on professionals in the legal, tax, government, and risk & fraud sectors to adopt it. On this week’s Thomson Reuters Institute Insights podcast, Zach Warren, manager of Tech & Innovation content for the Thomson Reuters Institute, speaks with Joel Hron, the head of Thomson Reuters La…

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School Absenteeism Grows, and Teachers Unions Don't Care 24:10

3M ago24:10

24:10

Joining Peter and Eric on the Drill Down podcast, Justice responded to recent statistics showing the average rate of chronic absenteeism from school nationwide has risen from a pre-pandemic level of 15% to 26% last year. This means missing at least 10 percent of a school year, or about 18 days, for any reason. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi…

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Dinesh D'Souza: Reflecting on Freedom and America | Ep. 26 45:09

3M ago45:09

45:09

Dr. Atlas interviews Dinesh D'Souza, bestselling author, award winning filmmaker, and investigative political commentator. D'souza served in the Reagan White House, was President of King's College, and is the author of many books including Illiberal Education, Letters to a Young Conservative, and United States of Socialism. His films include 2000 M…

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Biden Deploys Federal Government for His Re-election Campaign 26:00

3M ago26:00

26:00

What is wrong with registering people to vote? Who could be against that? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Government Accountability Institute

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4 Lessons Around AI Regulation and Innovation with Alan Pentz 20:01

3M ago20:01

20:01

In this episode of AI, Government, and the Future, Alan Pentz goes solo to reflect on some of the big themes that he has learned from the podcast so far, including the regulatory challenges surrounding AI, the importance of energy in powering the technology, AI's future in mobile devices, and the potential profit landscape. If you enjoyed this epis…

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Biden or Trump? The White House and the implications for tax policy 20:44

3M ago20:44

20:44

In this episode, Nadya Britton, Enterprise Content Manager of Tax, Accounting & Trade, sits down with Shaun Hunley, Executive Editor at Thomson Reuters, to discuss the upcoming changes and potential developments to taxation in the face of an election year and its results. The pair discusses the tax implications of a potential flip in the White Hous…

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Talos x TLG: Harnessing Equitable Tech Futures 32:28

3M ago32:28

32:28

For our 4th episode, we are joined by Vilas Dhar, President of the Patrick J. Mcgovern Foundation, AI ethicist, and appointee to the UN High-Level Advisory Body on Artificial Intelligence. This week, it’s all about the need to support technology creation that is fair and equitable through public and third-sector efforts. This week we are learning…

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How to Thrive in the AI Revolution with Kevin Surace, Chairman and CTO of Appvance.ai 42:12

3M ago42:12

42:12

Kevin Surace, Chairman and CTO of Appvance.ai, joins this episode of AI, Government, and the Future to delve into the impact of AI on various industries, the future of employment, and the challenges of trust in AI systems. They also discuss the potential of generative AI, how to address the technology's risks to ensure safety use and the government…

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Secrets to successful matters 29:30

3M ago29:30

29:30

While there’s no guarantees a legal matter will end the way you hope, a few key strategies can help outcomes more closely match client goals. Lizzy Duffy, Senior Director of Client Relationships for the Thomson Reuters Institute, joins the latest Thomson Reuters Institute Insights podcast to discuss findings from the recent Secrets to successful ma…

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Biden-Connected Chinese Gangster Left Off Sanctions List 23:37

3M ago23:37

23:37

The Government Accountability Institute just discovered that one of the most notorious Chinese gangsters, a man known as “White Wolf,” was somehow left off a 2021 executive order by President Joe Biden listing persons and companies sanctioned against doing business here. That may be because “White Wolf” has connections. Peter Schweizer and co-host …

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