Best Matthew Fletcher Podcasts (2024)

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The Heartland's Political Realignment with Sarah Smarsh 47:50

3h ago47:50

47:50

On this episode, Oren is joined by journalist and best-selling author Sarah Smarsh to make sense of the ongoing political realignment in America's Heartland. Smarsh, who hails from rural Kansas, draws from her own upbringing to explain the forces pushing rural working-class voters away from the Democratic Party, often after decades of voting for it…

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SPECIAL: The "What the Heck is AI?" Episode with Lori Niles-Hofmann and Stella Lee 1:12:56

13h ago1:12:56

1:12:56

We take a break from our regularly featured programming. The following is the audio from a special, informal discussion about AI that LDA recently produced for our community. We thought it lent itself nicely to the podcast, as well. In this special discussion, Lori Niles-Hofmann and Stella Lee school Matt on the basic ins and outs of AI. We talk ab…

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You Will Get Rich When You Understand This 22:58

2d ago22:58

22:58

Do you want to know the real reason most people don't achieve financial success? 🤔 Marisa Peer reveals what she has learned from working with ultra-wealthy clients like celebrities, directors, millionaires, and even billionaires for over 30 years. In this episode, you'll discover: - ✅ The crucial mindset shift you need to make to attract wealth - 🔑…

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179 | Chris Poland (Megadeth, OHM) Plugs In! 1:31:03

5d ago1:31:03

1:31:03

Plugging in a custom Dean solid-body, CHRIS POLAND jams with host JUDE GOLD and relives musical adventures spanning his days with jazz-rock daredevils the NEW YORKERS and thrash metal legends MEGADETH to his work leading prog-metal pioneers DAMN THE MACHINE and the hypnotic fusion trio, OHM. Chris also demonstrates sounds from his elaborate two-hea…

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Rethinking China’s Trade Status with Mark DiPlacido 42:59

8d ago42:59

42:59

This episode is a deep dive into what policymakers should do to overhaul U.S. trade with China to support American workers, industries, and national security. It features policy advisor Mark DiPlacido, lead author of a new report, "Disfavored Nation," that provides a roadmap for rescinding China's Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) status. He …

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Industrial Policy's Potential with Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher 48:14

14d ago48:14

48:14

On this episode, Oren is joined by not one but two leading scholars on U.S. industrial policy, Marc Fasteau and Ian Fletcher, both of the Coalition for a Prosperous America. The episode opens with a conversation about the pair’s forthcoming book, which Oren describes as “the authoritative tome on industrial policy past, present, and future.” They d…

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AI and L&D Insights: AI Agents Unleashed: Chatbots that Do More Than Chat 21:08

21d ago21:08

21:08

Guest: Vince Han, CEO of Mobile Coach Summary: In this episode of AI & L&D Insights, Markus Bernhardt dives into the world of proactive AI with Vince Han, the visionary behind Mobile Coach. Together, they explore the game-changing evolution from passive chatbots to AI agents that do more than just answer questions—they engage, assist, and even anti…

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Private Power and Democracy with Joshua Kleinfeld 1:00:37

22d ago1:00:37

1:00:37

In this episode, Joshua Kleinfeld, professor of law and philosophy at the Scalia School of Law at George Mason University, joins Oren for a wide-ranging conversation about the future of the conservative legal movement. Professor Kleinfeld, a leading legal voice helping drive the conversation at the Federalist Society and beyond, connects the dots a…

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Conservatism in a Secular Age with Matthew Mehan 42:11

27d ago42:11

42:11

In this episode, Oren Cass is joined by Dr. Matthew Mehan, associate dean of Hillsdale College’s Graduate School of Government, to discuss conservatism in our secular age, based on Oren’s First Things lecture earlier this year. The two go long on conservative morality, from the role of religion in conservatism to the wisdom of the Roman philosopher…

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The "And the Award Goes to..." Episode 54:51

1M ago54:51

54:51

We are rejoined by Will Thalheimer to talk about one of his favorite topics, awards in the L&D industry. Should we have them? Should we give them out? How do we do it better… if at all? We explore a pretty exhaustive list of the general issues with using and distributing awards among industry professionals by industry professional groups. Heck, we …

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178 | Matthew Curry, Guitar Hero on the Rise, Plugs In! 1:04:03

1M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

29-year-old Guitarist/frontman MATTHEW CURRY plugs in a cherry Gibson SG, and within the first few notes of this episode, you'll hear why his star is on the rise: He's got fire in his fingers, and soul in his voice. I first saw Matthew on the Rock Legends cruise, where, in just the opening song of his commanding set on the big outdoor stage, I knew…

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The U.K. Realignment with Nick Timothy, MP 43:01

1M ago43:01

43:01

On this episode, Nick Timothy, Conservative member of Parliament, takes a look at conservative populism from a British perspective. Timothy has had a front-row seat to the U.K.’s political realignment, and shares his observations and comparisons to the American experience. He and Oren talk through how he survived a Conservative wipeout in the recen…

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Conservative Urbanism with Aaron Renn 47:39

1M ago47:39

47:39

On this episode, author and American Reformer senior fellow Aaron Renn joins Oren Cass to discuss urbanism and how conservatives should approach cities. In the wide-ranging conversation, they discuss the history of American urban governance, where conservatives should focus their policy efforts, and how urban policy can improve the lives of everyda…

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AI and L&D Insights: Learning in the Flow of Life: A Conversation with Katja Schipperheijn 18:35

2M ago18:35

18:35

Summary/Teaser: In this episode of the AI and L&D Insights Podcast, Markus sits down with Katja Schipperheijn, a pioneer in learning ecosystems and recently named a 2024 Power Woman. Katja shares her journey from traditional sales training to spearheading innovative learning environments that prioritize social collaboration and AI-driven personaliz…

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Unionizing Minor League Baseball with Harry Marino 44:27

2M ago44:27

44:27

On this episode, Oren Cass is joined by Harry Marino, founder and president of Sports Solidarity, who led the successful effort last year to unionize Minor League Baseball. The two discuss how Marino's time in the minors made him realize a union was needed, his successful campaign to win recognition for that union from Major League Baseball, and ho…

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REWIND | Greg Kihn and Ry Kihn - 2017 1:36:29

2M ago1:36:29

1:36:29

GREG KIHN — the legendary rock radio hitmaker — died on August 13, 2024, so today we celebrate him with an encore of our epic 2017 guitar hang and interview/jam with him and his longtime lead guitar player RY (who also happens to be his son). ORIGINAL EPISODE NOTES:Today, the guitar 'copter descends upon Soundtek Studios in San Jose, California, to…

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Where Money Comes From with Richard Werner 49:26

2M ago49:26

49:26

On this episode, University of Winchester professor and economist Richard Werner joins Oren Cass for a discussion on monetary policy. The two discuss where money comes from, the ways that government policy can help and hurt markets, and how to differentiate between productive and non-productive finance. For more, read his latest book, Where Does Mo…

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The "Game Show" Episode 1:14:04

2M ago1:14:04

1:14:04

In this episode, Matt and Clark are joined by the great Karl Kapp. We dive into a favorite topic… using commercial games for learning. Shameless plug… The Commercial Games Workshop with Karl Kapp and Matt on December 11-12, 2024 in Philadelphia. We talk about how to utilize games and activities for team building and ensure they become both domain s…

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Revisiting the CHIPS Act with Senator Todd Young 33:26

2M ago33:26

33:26

On this episode, Senator Todd Young (R-IN) joins Oren Cass for a conversation about the CHIPS Act on the two-year anniversary of its passage. They discuss its ongoing implementation, where those efforts have fallen short or been supplanted by unrelated policy objectives, and what policymakers need to do to revitalize American manufacturing more bro…

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Tariffs and Market Power with Michael Lind 50:23

2M ago50:23

50:23

On this episode, author and academic Michael Lind joins Oren Cass for a wide-ranging conversation about the U.S. economy. The two discuss the merits of tariffs, the public purpose of markets and market power, and how best to provide social insurance. For more, read Lind's recent Compass Point essay, "So What If Tariffs Are Taxes?," and check out hi…

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177 | Michael "Fish" Herring 1:53:55

2M ago1:53:55

1:53:55

From CHRISTINA AGUILERA and 2PAC to SISQÓ and FRANK OCEAN, guitarist/composer MICHAEL “FISH” HERRING can be heard with a wide range of superstars. On this episode, we “land the ‘copter” on Fish’s front lawn, head into his amazing home studio, plug in some Yamaha guitars (Fish into a Line 6 Helix running though studio monitors, yours truly into a BO…

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AI and L&D Insights: Navigating AI Adoption with Jon Fletcher 44:22

3M ago44:22

44:22

Summary: In this episode of the AI and L&D Insights podcast, Markus Bernhardt hosts Jon Fletcher, an AI adoption specialist, to discuss the current landscape of AI integration in people and learning functions. They explore the recent slowdown in AI adoption, the challenges of balancing individual and organizational AI use, and the critical role of …

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When Markets Fail with Ruchir Sharma 45:11

3M ago45:11

45:11

On this episode, author and founder of Breakout Capital Ruchir Sharma joins Oren Cass to discuss the consequences when markets fail. The two walk through the history of government intervention in the market, the problems with over-regulation, and how a more populist economics could provide a corrective. For more, check out Sharma's latest book, Wha…

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Unpacking the Vance VP Pick with Henry Olsen 48:48

3M ago48:48

48:48

On this episode, Ethics and Public Policy Center senior fellow Henry Olsen joins Oren Cass to discuss the selection of JD Vance as Donald Trump's vice presidential candidate and what the move means for the future of conservatism. Henry and Oren talk through the history of conservative support for government intervention, how Reagan's legacy was co-…

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The "How In the Skills Could You Say That?" Episode 1:02:26

3M ago1:02:26

1:02:26

We are delighted to have the great Koreen Pagano join the podcast for the furthering conversation on skills. We get Koreen’s perspective and definition of skills. Matt alludes to the earlier LDA Podcast, The “What the Skills” Episode with Paul Kirschner, as well as the research work he did with John Sweller and Richard Clark published in their arti…

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Making Sense of Electric Vehicles with Oren Cass 44:37

3M ago44:37

44:37

On this episode, host Oren Cass takes the guest seat to discuss his recent Compass Point essay about electric vehicles, “The Electric Slide.” Cass and managing editor Drew Holden discuss America’s electric vehicle policy and its limitations, the threat of China dominating the global market, and why conservatives—long critical of the technology—shou…

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AI and L&D Insights: From Simulations to Social Learning: AI in Action 24:43

3M ago24:43

24:43

Join Markus Bernhardt and Bjorn Billhardt as they explore how AI is reshaping leadership development. In this episode, discover the role of AI-driven simulations in creating dynamic learning experiences and why social interaction remains crucial. Explore the innovative 12-week MBA program designed for today’s leaders and learn how AI can elevate L&…

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Reindustrializing America with Dean W. Ball 43:42

3M ago43:42

43:42

On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Oren Cass is joined by Dean W. Ball, research fellow at the Mercatus Center's Artificial Intelligence & Progress Project, to discuss the future of American manufacturing. The two evaluate what AI could mean for domestic manufacturing, the prospect of reindustrialization, and how frontier technologies…

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The Realignment of the Working Class with Batya Ungar-Sargon 45:53

4M ago45:53

45:53

On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Newsweek opinion editor Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Oren Cass for a wide-ranging conversation about the politics of working-class Americans. The two discuss her new book, Second Class: How the Elites Betrayed America’s Working Men and Women, and how the political beliefs of working-class Americans have …

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Anti-Competitive Amazon with Dana Mattioli 44:13

4M ago44:13

44:13

On this episode, Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli joins Oren Cass to discuss her new book about how Amazon has ruthlessly bullied its way to dominating nearly every industry and the implications of its anti-competitive actions on corporate power and regulation, as well as the current Federal Trade Commission case against the company. For …

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The "What's the Problem... Leadership?" Episode 56:04

4M ago56:04

56:04

We have the wonderful Nigel Paine back in the house for an exciting and banter-filled episode about leadership. It's a continuation of the previous Nigel show, The "Follow the Leader" Episode. Nigel and Matt continue the conversation about the nuance of leadership-- what the heck is it practically as organizations struggle to get their arms around …

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176 | Chris Cain Plays the Blues for You and Previews His New Album, Good Intentions Gone Bad 1:19:25

4M ago1:19:25

1:19:25

Albert King and B.B. King both loved CHRIS CAIN. And so will you. Previewing tracks from his new album, Good Intentions Gone Bad (out July 19th on Alligator Records), and playing a ton of guitar (as well as singing!) for you, blues legend Cain jams with host Jude Gold and shows you how he went from being a little kid going with his dad to attend co…

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Confronting the Federal Deficit with Reps. Khanna and Arrington 1:03:09

4M ago1:03:09

1:03:09

On a special episode of the American Compass Podcast, progressive Representative Ro Khanna and Republican Chairman of the House Budget Committee Jodey Arrington each join Oren Cass to discuss plausible approaches to the federal deficit and what serious fiscal responsibility would look like given political realities within each of their parties. For…

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Return of the Fiscal Conservatives 46:29

4M ago46:29

46:29

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren Cass and Chris Griswold discuss American Compass’s new tax and budget collection, Return of the Fiscal Conservatives. They talk through why fiscal conservatives need to focus on revenue as well as spending, the importance of limited government, and the evolving shift away from the orthodoxy of viewing …

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AI and L&D Insights: Optimizing L&D- Leveraging AI and Process Automation with Sandie de la Cruz 48:12

4M ago48:12

48:12

Join Markus Bernhardt in this enlightening conversation with Sandie de la Cruz, a seasoned automation specialist and Digital Solutions Manager at Edwards Life Sciences. Dive into the world of AI and process optimization as Sandie shares her expert insights on enhancing operational efficiency and strategic implementation in learning and development,…

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America's Broken Immigration System with Mark Krikorian 49:11

4M ago49:11

49:11

On this episode, Mark Krikorian, executive director of the Center for Immigration Studies, joins Oren Cass to unpack America’s broken immigration system. They walk through the history, the economics, and how public statements and policies from the Biden administration precipitated and fueled the current crisis. Mark helps demystify the confusing la…

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The Rise of American "Neopopulism" with David Leonhardt 38:42

5M ago38:42

38:42

On today’s episode, New York Times senior writer David Leonhardt joins Oren Cass for a discussion of “neopopulism,” the realignment of American politics, and a bit of the history that got us here. For more, read David’s recent NYT piece discussing this push for a more responsive politics. And check out his recent book, Ours Was a Shining Future, ab…

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The "Who Coaches the Coaches" Episode, Part II 58:42

5M ago58:42

58:42

We welcome back Emma Weber for part II of our conversation about coaching. This episode focuses on the qualifications and requirements for what makes an effective coach. We start with how to go about finding a coach. Emma offered to provide any listeners with her Assessing Coaching Capability Grid. You can get it here: https://mailchi.mp/leverlearn…

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175 | Damon Wood Relives Smoking Section's "Smooth & Nasty" Grooves 1:28:24

5M ago1:28:24

1:28:24

More than just an interview and jam with the great guitarist DAMON WOOD (currently of SEAL PARTY), this episode is also a portal back to the amazing "thrash funk" era of San Francisco Bay Area music, an exciting time in the late '80s/early '90s when live bands pushing an infectious new genre of music ruled the Bay Area clubs. Some of the acts comin…

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The Wolves of K Street with Brody Mullins 42:58

5M ago42:58

42:58

On this episode, Wall Street Journal investigative reporter Brody Mullins joins Oren Cass to discuss his new book, coauthored with Politico’s Luke Mullins, about the corrosive influence of corporate power in politics, the evolution of the lobbying industry, and changes that could make Congress more responsive to the will of the voters. For more, ch…

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Broadening the Defense Industrial Base with Marathon’s Robert Delfeld 29:16

5M ago29:16

29:16

On this episode, Oren is joined by the Marathon Initiative’s Robert Delfeld to discuss how to broaden and strengthen the defense industrial base. They dig into the history and politics of the defense industry, the effects of deindustrialization on the supply chain, and a blueprint for supporting the defense industrial “sub-base.” Read Robert’s new …

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AI and L&D Insights: Augmented Performance - AI As Your Super-Colleague 46:09

5M ago46:09

46:09

In this episode, Markus and Jos Arets from Tulser and Partners in AI, dive into all things learning and augmented performance, and the role Large Language Models are starting to play in supporting workers as a super-colleague. Jos' also dives into the work of nurses and doctors, a fascinating use case, and an area that is particularly close to Jos'…

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Educational Pluralism with Ashley Rogers Berner 48:29

5M ago48:29

48:29

Ashley Rogers Berner, director of the Johns Hopkins Institute for Education Policy, joins Oren for a discussion of educational pluralism: the key to ensuring choice and standards in K–12 schools. They survey the international landscape, trends in educational philosophies, and what it would look like to fully embrace a pluralistic model in the Unite…

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174 | Vic Johnson Invites You Into Sammy Hagar's Studio, Where He Plugs In an Amazing Guitar Rig 2:27:30

6M ago2:27:30

2:27:30

Vic Johnson returns! The longtime lead guitarist for Sammy Hagar, Vic invites you into Hagar’s Northern California studio, where he fires up his glorious “tri-stereo” wet/dry/wet rig and demonstrates some tones, plays some riffs, takes a few solos, and relives adventures with everyone from Total Eclipse — his badass ’90s metal band — to the the Bus…

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The Future of American Energy with Thomas Hochman 34:36

6M ago34:36

34:36

On this special Earth Day episode of the podcast, Oren is joined by Thomas Hochman, a research associate at the Foundation for American Innovation. They discuss American energy policy, the promise of nuclear, climate change, regulatory hurdles, and much more. For more from Thomas, check out: A Nuclear Renaissance?, The New Atlantis It’s Not Just NE…

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REWIND | Nile Rodgers Transforms a David Bowie Guitar Sketch Into a Megahit 17:34

6M ago17:34

17:34

From hearing David Bowie strum a simple acoustic chord pattern while singing the words "let's dance" to transforming the sketch into the superstar singer's biggest hit, NILE RODGERS (in this flashback to Episode 125) relives step by step how he pulled off the feat. He also details meeting a new musician on the session — a future guitar hero that Bo…

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The ”Marketing, Schmarketing” Episode 1:08:59

6M ago1:08:59

1:08:59

In this episode, we asked our good friend, David Ganulin to join us to talk about marketing and how the domain of marketing can inform learning and development. Of course, that didn't stop us from deviating off topic! Of course, we still do The Best and the Worst. We have a brief conversation about the following concepts: Hard Fun, coined by Dr. Se…

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Michael Pettis on Dollar Dominance 56:04

6M ago56:04

56:04

On this episode of the American Compass Podcast, Oren is joined by Michael Pettis, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment, for an in-depth discussion of the dollar as the global reserve currency: pros, cons, and what it all means for the American economy. Further Reading The High Price of Dollar Dominance (Michael Pettis, Foreign Affairs) Bad Trad…

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AI and L&D Insights: Revolutionizing Learning through Simulations 34:58

6M ago34:58

34:58

In this thought-provoking episode, Markus interviews Mike Vaughan, a seasoned expert in AI applications, as well as neuroscience. Discover how AI is revolutionizing simulations, making them more accessible and cost-effective. Learn about the shift towards experience-centric learning and the potential of AI-powered personalized and adaptive learning…

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Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: The American Appetite for Government 37:19

7M ago37:19

37:19

On this episode of Talkin’ (Policy) Shop, Oren and Chris dive into American Compass’s latest survey results on American attitudes toward the role and scope of government. Conventional wisdom says Americans are hopelessly polarized over “big government” vs. “small government,” but our new survey reveals a much more complicated picture. Read the full…

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