Best Chris Sass Podcasts (2024)

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90. Chris McGhee: A Man on a Mission to Change a Law—Because his Daughter Was Sexually Assaulted by a Cop 42:15

5d ago42:15

42:15

This story is compelling for lots of reasons: because it’s told by a man, Chris McGhee, whose daughter was sexually assaulted by a cop; because the cop was convicted, but didn’t serve any jail time; because Chris and his daughter are working hard to get a Pennsylvania law changed so that cops are charged with a felony instead of a misdemeanor when …

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91. Caroline Markel and Bailie: I Count Myself Fortunate to Know Them Both! 1:00:08

13h ago1:00:08

1:00:08

If you haven’t already heard Bailie’s two-part interview, Episodes 49 and 50, give them a listen—you’ll hear one of the most compelling and intriguing interviews of sexual assault and rape that will hold you spell-bound and awestruck. You don’t need to listen to those episodes before you listen to this one, but definitely take the time to listen to…

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Interviews with Republican Gov. Doug Burgum; Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul; David Axelrod and former Gov. Scott Walker 44:24

2d ago44:24

44:24

On CNN’s State of the Union, potential Trump VP pick North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum sits down with guest anchor Kaitlan Collins to preview the upcoming CNN debate, as well as Trump’s search for a running mate. Kaitlan also presses Burgum for repeatedly claiming that the US is a “dictatorship” under President Biden. Next, New York Gov. Kathy Hochul j…

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180 - Sustainable Solar Disposal: A Deep Dive with Connor Hogan of OnePlanet Solar Recycling 29:15

2d ago29:15

29:15

In today's episode of "The Insiders' Guide to Energy," we explore the pioneering work of Connor Hogan, co-founder of OnePlanet Solar Recycling. Connor, who transitioned from a solid background in energy finance and technology development, identified a crucial gap in the renewable energy sector: the sustainable disposal and recycling of solar panels…

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89. Erika Shershun: From Tragedy to Triumph – A Journey of Healing from Unimaginable Trauma 51:53

5d ago51:53

51:53

Erika’s life story sounds like a fictional crime novel…but the amazing aspect is that the truth really is sometimes stranger than fiction. The truth of Erika’s horrific story is that her father killed himself when Erika was just 15. Years later, a brother also ended his own life. At 19 Erika was raped by a friend of the young man she was dating; an…

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29. The Three Waves of E-Mobility: Insights from Spirii’s Tore Harritshøj on the Future of EV Charging 36:48

6d ago36:48

36:48

Check and Follow our EV Channel: https://igteev.buzzsprout.com/ In this episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy EV series, hosts Chris Sass and Niall Riddell are joined by Tore Harritshøj, a founder of Spirii, to discuss the transformative stages of the e-mobility market. Tore introduces the concept of the three waves of e-mobility, explaining how…

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29. The Three Waves of E-Mobility: Insights from Spirii’s Tore Harritshøj on the Future of EV Charging 36:48

6d ago36:48

36:48

In this episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy EV series, hosts Chris Sass and Niall Riddell are joined by Tore Harritshøj, a founder of Spirii, to discuss the transformative stages of the e-mobility market. Tore introduces the concept of the three waves of e-mobility, explaining how the initial phase was driven by basic hardware development, lea…

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Responsive, Generative, Accessible, Unions, The Web - Ethan Marcotte 1:03:23

7d ago1:03:23

1:03:23

In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, host Schalk Neethling sits down with Ethan Marcotte, a prominent figure in web design known for coining the term "responsive web design." Ethan's journey in the design world spans over two decades, during which he has significantly influenced how websites are created and experienced across various devi…

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Interviews with Republican Sen. Tom Cotton; Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy 43:03

9d ago43:03

43:03

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper sits down with potential Trump VP pick Sen. Tom Cotton. Jake presses Cotton over Trump’s comments on supporting Ukraine and suggesting he would consider blanket pardons for all January 6 rioters. Next, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins Jake to discuss the Supreme Court’s ruling overturning a Trump-era ban o…

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179 - Revolutionizing Energy: Michael Lee on Octopus Energy’s Vision for a Decentralized Future 30:30

9d ago30:30

30:30

In this episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy Podcast, host Chris Sass sits down with Michael Lee, CEO of Octopus Energy US, to discuss the company's innovative strategies in transforming the energy market. Michael shares Octopus Energy’s mission to make energy a true consumer product, focusing on retail energy services, load flexibility, and ad…

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Job Titles, Documentation Engineering, Baseline and Web Features - Daniel Beck 1:28:02

14d ago1:28:02

1:28:02

In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, Schalk Neethling sits down with Daniel Beck, a documentation engineer writer based in Amsterdam. Daniel discusses his extensive career in software documentation, emphasizing the importance of understanding the audience and balancing quality content with effective tooling. He elaborates on the challenge…

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Interviews with National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan; South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem; Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer 42:51

16d ago42:51

42:51

On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash asks National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan about Israel’s successful raid to rescue four hostages kidnapped on October 7th, as well as reports of hundreds of Palestinian casualties as a result of the operation. Next, Trump VP hopeful South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem tells Dana that it would be “beneficial” for …

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178 - Optimizing Storm Preparedness and Climate Resilience with Steven Quiring of Storm Impact 34:02

17d ago34:02

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In this insightful episode of the Insiders Guide to Energy, host Chris Sass engages with Steven Quiring, the Chief Scientist at Storm Impact, to explore the critical aspects of storm preparedness and climate resilience for utility companies. As we enter an era marked by increasingly severe weather events, Steven explains how Storm Impact assists ut…

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28. Decarbonizing Commercial Fleets: Lorna McAtear on Challenges and Innovations in Fleet Electrification 36:33

19d ago36:33

36:33

In this episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy EV series, hosts Chris Sass and Niall Riddell dive deep into the world of commercial fleet electrification with expert guest Lorna McAtear, Fleet Manager for National Grid in the UK. Lorna brings her extensive knowledge to the table, discussing the complexities and unique challenges associated with t…

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28. Decarbonizing Commercial Fleets: Lorna McAtear on Challenges and Innovations in Fleet Electrification 36:33

18d ago36:33

36:33

In this episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy EV series, hosts Chris Sass and Niall Riddell dive deep into the world of commercial fleet electrification with expert guest Lorna McAtear, Fleet Manager for National Grid in the UK. Lorna brings her extensive knowledge to the table, discussing the complexities and unique challenges associated with t…

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88. Laurie McBride: Her Evolving Light, From Desperation to Providing Aspiration 59:40

20d ago59:40

59:40

Laurie McBride was sexually assaulted by her brother when she was a young girl. She was also emotionally abused by her mother while growing up, and then when she was in high school, she was the victim of two separate rape attempts. By the time Laurie was 18 and left home, she felt lost. In a situation like Laurie’s, it isn’t difficult to understand…

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Interviews with RNC co-chair Lara Trump; Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff; Republican Governor Chris Sununu 42:47

23d ago42:47

42:47

On CNN’s State of the Union, Kasie Hunt presses RNC co-chair Lara Trump on Donald Trump's historic guilty verdict. Then, Rep. Adam Schiff condemns a “dangerous appeal to violence” from Donald Trump post-verdict. Next, New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu tells Kasie that he does not want the Republican presidential nominee to be convicted of anything bu…

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177 - Empowering Clean Energy Futures with Scott Case, Founder of Zetawatts 29:24

23d ago29:24

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In this electrifying episode of "The Insiders' Guide to Energy," we're joined by Scott Case, the visionary founder of Zetawatts, a pioneering company driving transformative change in the clean energy sector. Scott, who brings an entrepreneurial spirit from his days at Priceline.com to tackling global public health challenges, now focuses his formid…

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Collaboration, the future of CSS, Sass, and the web with Miriam Suzanne 1:41:19

26d ago1:41:19

1:41:19

In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, host Schalk Neethling sits down with Miriam Suzanne, a multifaceted expert in web development, an invited expert to the CSS Working Group, and a founder of OddBird. Our discussion spanned a range of topics, from the historical evolution of the web, the impact of social media and algorithms on creativit…

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87. Caroline Markel: She’s Back This Month; "Big, Bold, and Unapologetic!" 36:02

29d ago36:02

36:02

Because Caroline was traveling so much of last month, I wasn't able to record an April episode with her. But now, she’s back home and busy at work. But not so busy as to miss another episode with me! This month, Caroline talks about where she was these past several weeks, who she was traveling with, what they were doing on this extended trip, and t…

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Interviews with Republican Sen. Tim Scott, Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and former Congressman Patrick Kennedy 41:28

1M ago41:28

41:28

Dana Bash asks potential Trump VP pick Sen. Tim Scott about Trump's false rhetoric surrounding the FBI search for classified documents at Mar-a-Lago. Then, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz gives his take on the 2024 presidential election and Hillary Clinton’s criticism for Democrats on abortion. And former Congressman Patrick Kennedy endorses Joe Biden over…

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176 - Shaping the Future: Andy Anderson on Sustainability and Energy Management 29:08

1M ago29:08

29:08

Join us on a captivating episode of the "Insiders' Guide to Energy" podcast, where we dive deep into the realms of energy sustainability and management with none other than Andy Anderson, the EVP of Energy and Sustainability Solutions and Chief Sustainability Officer at Tango. Andy, an established expert in the field, brings a wealth of knowledge f…

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Community First: The Lifeblood of Developer Relations - Chris DeMars 1:15:53

1M ago1:15:53

1:15:53

In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, Schalk Neethling hosts Chris DeMars, a Senior Developer Advocate at DigitalOcean. Chris shares his journey in the tech industry, emphasizing the importance of community and accessibility in web development. He delves into the role of a Developer Advocate, highlighting the need to bridge the gap between…

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27. Advancing EV Adoption: The Push for Open Standards and Reliable Charging Infrastructure 36:26

1M ago36:26

36:26

In this episode of "Insider's Guide To Energy EV", Blake Jessen dives into the critical need for open standards in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry. Jessen emphasizes that the current landscape, often referred to as the "wild west," demands a shift towards universally accepted protocols to foster innovation and reliability. By adopting o…

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27. Advancing EV Adoption: The Push for Open Standards and Reliable Charging Infrastructure 36:26

1M ago36:26

36:26

Check and Follow our EV Channel: https://igteev.buzzsprout.com/ In this episode of "Insider's Guide To Energy EV", Blake Jessen dives into the critical need for open standards in the electric vehicle (EV) charging industry. Jessen emphasizes that the current landscape, often referred to as the "wild west," demands a shift towards universally accept…

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86. Kelly Justus: Embracing Her Own Healing Through Action—Promoting Project Callisto's Mission 36:40

1M ago36:40

36:40

Kelly and I have a few things in common: our admiration and support of the mission of Project Callisto, and our belief that normalizing the converstation around rape and sexual assault will help reduce the prevalence of rape culture. With regard to Callisto: I won’t go into the full explanation of how Callisto works, you can find out that informati…

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Interviews with Democratic Sen. John Fetterman; Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Dr. Ben Carson; Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett 42:50

1M ago42:50

42:50

On CNN’s State of the Union, Jake Tapper presses Democratic Sen. John Fetterman on Biden's slipping support in Pennsylvania. Then, 2024 potential Trump VP pick Dr. Ben Carson tells Jake that he would love to debate Vice President Kamala Harris. Next, Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett tells Jake Tapper that Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s comment durin…

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175 - From Waste to Treasure: Reinventing Graphite with Aiden Lee of Graphjet 29:50

1M ago29:50

29:50

Join us on this episode of Insiders Guide to Energy as we sit down with Aiden Lee, the CEO and Co-Founder of Graphjet Technology. Discover how Aiden's innovative approach is transforming the graphite industry, vital for battery technology and nanotechnology. Aiden shares his journey from conceptualizing a unique business model to listing his compan…

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Mission Save A Life: A Community-Driven Approach to Suicide Prevention And Education 54:54

1M ago54:54

54:54

In this episode, host Schalk Neethling interviews Jennifer Weis, the founder of Mission Save A Life, a nonprofit organization dedicated to raising awareness, promoting education, and driving action around mental health and suicide prevention. Jen shares her personal journey and the genesis of Mission Save A Life, which was born out of the tragic lo…

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The NL Design System And Why Accessibility Matters - Hidde de Vries 48:08

1M ago48:08

48:08

In this episode of the Mechanical Ink podcast, host Schalk Neethling sits down with web accessibility specialist Hidde de Vries. We discuss the NL Design System project, an ambitious open-source initiative by the Dutch government aimed at creating a unified design system and set of components for all government websites and digital services. The pr…

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85. Roger Canaff: A Former Sexual Assault Prosecutor and Highly Qualified Expert Gives Us His Insights! 30:21

1M ago30:21

30:21

Having Roger Canaff join me on this show has long been a goal, and I finally was able to reconnect with this former colleague. I met Roger when I was working for the US Army in a position known as a Highly Qualified Expert for the Criminal Investigation Command (known as CID-Criminal Investigation Division). Part of my job was co-managing a 2-week …

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26. Electrification at Scale: The Future of Fleet Charging - Expert Insights with Peter Cohen 39:14

1M ago39:14

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In this transformative episode of our podcast, Peter Cohen, a leading expert in fleet electrification, shares his insights on what he describes as the "inflection point year" for electric fleets. The discussion delves into the significant shift happening in 2024, where pilot programs are giving way to scaled operations. Cohen explains the unique ch…

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Interviews with Republican Sen. JD Vance; Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy; FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell 41:12

1M ago41:12

41:12

On CNN’s State of the Union, Dana Bash presses potential Trump VP pick Sen. JD Vance on Trump’s comment that Jewish Americans who voted for President Biden “should be ashamed of themselves.” Then, Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy joins Dana to discuss President Biden’s threat to withhold aid from Israel if it launches a Rafah offensive. Next, Scott Bro…

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174 - The Soil Carbon Code: Science behind Agricultural Emissions with Yard Stick's Chris Tolles 36:07

2M ago36:07

36:07

In this episode of the Insiders Guide to Energy, we chat with Chris Tolles, the visionary CEO and Co-Founder of Yard Stick. Chris brings his profound insights into the often overlooked but vital arena of soil carbon – a key component of our global carbon management strategy. His pioneering work with Yard Stick, which focuses on soil carbon measurem…

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Bonus Episode: Cassie Nicholas Needs Our Help! 1:55

2M ago1:55

1:55

Hey there SASS listeners…this is a special edition episode of SASS to ask for your help… If ever there was someone in need of our financial help, one of our own SASS family members, Cassie Nicholas, is currently that one! Most of you have heard Cassie's two episodes here on SASS and know of the horrific circumstances she has endured throughout her …

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84. Jessica Michaels: Raped by Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, Jess is Now Promoting Sexual Assault First Aid-PART 2 41:15

2M ago41:15

41:15

When it came to healing from her rape by Jeffrey Epstein there first had to be a realization by Jess Michaels that she was raped. Because, Jess had been taught by society and the culture of the 90’s that what had happened to her must not have really been rape…she hadn’t screamed, she didn’t try to fight him, she hadn’t even tried to push him off he…

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Interviews with North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum; Biden Campaign Co-chair Mitch Landrieu; University of Florida President Ben Sasse 44:00

2M ago44:00

44:00

On CNN’s State of the Union, potential Trump VP contender Gov. Doug Burgum brushes off Donald Trump comparing the Biden administration to the Gestapo but acknowledges that Joe Biden won the 2020 election despite Trump’s claims to the contrary. Then, Jake presses Biden campaign co-chair Mitch Landrieu over President Biden’s response to campus protes…

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173 - Harnessing Data to Fortify Our Power Grids 28:39

2M ago28:39

28:39

This episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy podcast features an insightful discussion with Mishal Thadani, Co-founder and COO of Rhizome, a company at the forefront of modernizing energy infrastructure through data analytics and innovative technologies. A seasoned expert in energy resilience, Mishal brings his rich background and passion for addr…

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83. Jessica Michaels: Raped by Billionaire Jeffrey Epstein, Jess is Now Promoting Sexual Assault First Aid; Part 1 50:09

2M ago50:09

50:09

It’s difficult to imagine having a bright future with a life full of promise, fame, and prestige, living that life doing exactly what you were wanting to do: dancing, modeling, acting, singing, and a career trajectory that was leading to Broadway and world travel and fame on July 8, 1991…and then on July 9, 1991, having it all stomped out in just a…

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25. Navigating the Nuances of the Used EV Market: Insights and Innovations 39:16

2M ago39:16

39:16

Check out EV channel: https://igteev.buzzsprout.com/ This episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy Podcast delves deeply into the burgeoning second-hand market for electric vehicles (EVs), a critical factor in the widespread adoption of sustainable transportation. Patrick Cresswell, a key voice in the episode, articulates the pivotal role that cons…

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25. Navigating the Nuances of the Used EV Market: Insights and Innovations 38:35

2M ago38:35

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This episode of the Insider's Guide to Energy Podcast delves deeply into the burgeoning second-hand market for electric vehicles (EVs), a critical factor in the widespread adoption of sustainable transportation. Patrick Cresswell, a key voice in the episode, articulates the pivotal role that consumer confidence and battery health play in the resale…

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Interviews with South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass, Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin 43:15

2M ago43:15

43:15

On CNN’s State of the Union, Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham tells Dana Bash that he will still support Donald Trump for president even if he’s convicted in his hush money trial. Then, Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders tells Dana that antisemitic displays at college protests must be condemned but that they shouldn’t distract from criticism of Netanyahu’s …

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