Best Urban Edge Podcasts (2024)

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49. Revolutionizing Rentals with Jordan Kavana, Founder and Chairman of ARK Homes for Rent 30:31

1h ago30:31

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Send us a Text Message. Jordan Kavana is the Founder and Chairman of ARK Homes for Rent, established in 2021. ARK Homes for Rent is a real estate investment company that owns, operates, and manages a nearly $2 billion portfolio of rental properties located across the Sunbelt of the United States. For nearly three decades, Jordan has built and led s…

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Net-Zero Now: Making Sustainability Good for Business 35:53

3h ago35:53

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In the race to meet sustainability objectives, corporate commitments are skyrocketing. The Net Zero Tracker reports a 40% increase in corporate net-zero targets since June 2022, now encompassing half of the world’s largest companies. This surge extends to broader sustainability goals, including biodiversity, nature, and equity. Yet, the pace must q…

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Insights: The Search for Big Ideas in Sustainability 9:23

12d ago9:23

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As the clock ticks down on critical climate goals, can we still turn the tide? Barbara reveals why she believes the answer is “yes” while drawing inspiration from the recent Breakthrough Energy Summit, which brings together global leaders focused on big ideas for net-zero technologies. In this episode, she explores how new breakthroughs in technolo…

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Derek Taira, "Forward without Fear: Native Hawaiians and American Education in Territorial Hawai'i, 1900-1941" (U Nebraska Press, 2024) 52:17

17d ago52:17

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During Hawai‘i’s territorial period (1900–1959), Native Hawaiians resisted assimilation by refusing to replace Native culture, identity, and history with those of the United States. By actively participating in U.S. public schools, Hawaiians resisted the suppression of their language and culture, subjection to a foreign curriculum, and denial of th…

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Under the Overpass: Noise and Toxic Pollution in New Orleans 17:28

18d ago17:28

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For nearly her entire life, Amy Stelly has lived in the Treme district of New Orleans. Her house is near the Claiborne Expressway, a piece of Interstate-10 that was built through the neighborhood in 1969. The Claiborne Expressway is one of many American highways to divide and deprive Black communities. Not only has this infrastructure damaged these…

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How I Built Headliner into the Most Popular Podcast Promotion Platform with Founder Oliver Wellington 42:52

19d ago42:52

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Headliner, has helped over 1 million podcasters promote their podcast. He loves taking things from zero to one and beyond and Oliver shares his journey how he did it with Headliner Episode Links Headliner About Oliver Wellington Oliver loves bringing new products and ideas into the world, and promoting them. After a 5 year stint promoting and playi…

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First Principle Thinking - How to use it to master problem solving 4:48

22d ago4:48

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Use first principles thinking to master your problem solving. Once you understand the framework you'll be able to solve just about any problem you face in business or in your life. CONNECT WITH US Get Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter. It's FREE. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Brandon writes a weekly email newsletter called EDGE that over 22,000 people rely…

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Encore: Charting a Path to Decline Greenhouse Gasses 20:13

21d ago20:13

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Babara talks with Chad Frischmann, co-author of the New York Times best-seller "Drawdown: The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Reverse Global Warming," about what is possible in the arena of reducing greenhouse gasses. They have some surprisingly positive insights based on existing and emerging technologies. They offer a vision of a future …

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How I'm Building Confetti Snacks into the Top Selling Natural Snacks Company with Founder Betty Lu 1:04:53

26d ago1:04:53

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Betty Lu, Founder of Confetti Snacks, shares how she's building the top selling natural snacks company. From raising venture capital to getting into national chains like Walmart. CONNECT WITH US Get Your Weekly EDGE Newsletter. It's FREE. Bottom Line Up Front (BLUF) Brandon writes a weekly email newsletter called EDGE that over 22,000 people rely o…

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How to Use the Seinfeld Strategy to Build Lasting Habits to Boost Your Productivity 3:14

27d ago3:14

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Jerry Seinfeld used this strategy to develop the daily habit of writing jokes. Learn this simple productivity technique and build lasting daily habits that will boost your confidence, energy and productivity. Links from the Episode The Productivity Podcast Follow Productivity on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/productivity/id16…

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James Mallery, "City of Vice: Transience and San Francisco's Urban History, 1848-1917" (U Nebraska Press, 2024) 1:05:11

28d ago1:05:11

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San Francisco began its American life as a city largely made up of transient men, arriving from afar to participate in the gold rush and various attendant enterprises. This large population of men on the move made the new and booming city a hub of what "respectable" easterners considered vice: drinking, gambling, and sex work, among other activitie…

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How to Raise Venture Capital with Jason Caplain Co-Founder and General Partner of Bull City Venture Partners 50:47

1M ago50:47

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Jason talks how to raise venture capital and lessons learned from portfolio companies at Bull City Venture Partners. Jason Caplain Jason is a General Partner and Co-Founder of Bull City Venture Partners and has been a venture capitalist for over two decades. Prior to co-founding BCVP, Jason co-founded Southern Capitol Ventures. Previously, he was a…

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The overlooked solution to scaling clean power 20:19

1M ago20:19

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As AI data centers multiply electricity needs and grid transmission challenges linger, how will the United States produce enough affordable, reliable, and clean power? Can we continue to grow the economy without forsaking critical climate objectives? In this episode, Barbara spotlights a key solution: the opportunity to innovate at the "grid edge,"…

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David H. Wilson, "Northern Paiutes of the Malheur: High Desert Reckoning in Oregon Country" (U Nebraska Press, 2022) 1:01:43

2M ago1:01:43

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Between the mid-19th century and the start of the twentieth century, the Northern Paiute people of the Great Basin went from a self-sufficient tribe well-adapted to living on the harsh desert homelands, to a people singled out by the Native activist Henry Roe Cloud for their dire social and economic position. The story of how this happened is told …

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48. The Veteran Investor with Boots Dunlap, Co-founder and CEO, RRA Capital 26:36

2M ago26:36

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Send us a Text Message. Boots Dunlap is the Co-founder and CEO of RRA Capital. With offices in midtown New York City and Phoenix, Arizona, RRA Capital is a real estate investment firm that provides customized debt products at institutional pricing for real estate sponsors across the United States. Notably, RRA is a Veteran-founded, owned, and opera…

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From Alternative to Mainstream: How Renewables Support Energy Sustainability and Security 32:33

2M ago32:33

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When Susan Nickey started her career in banking, few people saw a future in financing renewables. It wasn’t even a sector yet! Today, as EVP & Chief Client Officer for climate positive investment firm HASI and the Board Chair of the American Clean Power Association, Susan is working to advance clean energy from a stronger position: with renewables …

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What I Learned from the Worst Day of My Career 11:32

2M ago11:32

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Why would an optimist try to inspire an audience by sharing the story of the worst day in her career? In this episode, Barbara shares her commencement address at George Mason University, bringing graduates inside a tough setback that ultimately opened up new possibilities in her career journey. Listen for inspiration on why staying true to your aut…

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Shannon Bontrager, "Death at the Edges of Empire: Fallen Soldiers, Cultural Memory, and the Making of an American Nation, 1863-1921" (U Nebraska Press, 2020) 1:41:18

2M ago1:41:18

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Hundreds of thousands of individuals perished in the epic conflict of the American Civil War. As battles raged and the specter of death and dying hung over the divided nation, the living worked not only to bury their dead but also to commemorate them. President Abraham Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address perhaps best voiced the public yearning to memorial…

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47. Seeking Alpha with Adam Heine, CEO & President, Consolidated Development Corporation and Camden Securities Company 22:51

2M ago22:51

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Send us a Text Message. Adam Heine is the CEO and President of both Consolidated Development Corporation and Camden Securities Company. He is also the founder of Great Hill Investments, LLC. At Camden Securities, Adam is responsible for overseeing all aspects of investment, development, and property management. Since joining Camden in 2009, he has …

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Encore: Navigating Tomorrow - Glocalization and the Future of Technology 30:42

2M ago30:42

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In this idea-packed episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Siemens CEO Roland Busch sits down with Barbara to explore the concept of "glocalization" and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and productive future. What are the trends compelling international companies to increase their manufacturing presence in the United States? This is a fascinat…

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Cop City: The Environmental Inequity Facing Atlanta's Black Community 18:23

2M ago18:23

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In 2017, Atlanta’s city planning department designated four large green spaces as quote “lungs,” that were vital for cooling the city. They announced plans to turn one of these lungs, the South River Forest, into an urban park. But four years later, there was a change in plans. The mayor approved a police and firefighter training facility to be bui…

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How Do Companies Successfully Transform? Lessons Learned from Building a More Sustainable, Innovative Company 29:36

3M ago29:36

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Across industry, infrastructure, and transportation, technology is changing rapidly, and changing everything. How do organizations reskill quickly enough and create lifelong learning cultures that embrace change to drive innovation? And how can this focus on people lead to the rise of more sustainable companies? In two words, trust and empowerment,…

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Cultivating Courage: Building Resilient Teams for Innovative Futures 31:44

3M ago31:44

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Barbara is joined by Dr. Connie Hadley, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, for a fascinating look at a subject that offers insight into some of the ideas that make Siemens such a successful company - trust and psychological safety. Barbara and Connie discuss how these ideas - when practiced authentically -…

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Daniel P. Ott, "Harvesting History: McCormick's Reaper, Heritage Branding, and Historical Forgery" (U Nebraska Press, 2023) 1:04:19

3M ago1:04:19

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Cyrus McCormick invented the revolutionary mechanical reaper in 1831...right? At least, that's how the story has been told for decades. In Harvesting History: McCormick's Reaper, Heritage Branding, and Historical Forgery (U Nebraska Press, 2023), National Park Service historian Daniel Ott argues that not only have textbooks and other sources of his…

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Cracking the Code: AI's Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity 18:26

3M ago18:26

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This is a very intriguing discussion with Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology! In this episode, you'll discover exclusive insights straight from the policymaker on the heels of the White House’s executive order establishing standards for AI. While cybercriminals might exploit AI for nefarious purposes,…

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46. Creativity and Capital Markets with David Lubin, Founder and Managing Partner, Clairmont Group 27:24

3M ago27:24

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Send us a Text Message. David Lubin is the founder and managing partner of Clairmont Group. Based in New York, Clairmont Group is a fully integrated real estate investment and management firm that invests in mixed-use, multifamily, hospitality, retail, office, and industrial assets. In his role, David oversees the firm’s strategic direction as well…

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Hanne Elliot Fønss Nielsen, "Brand Antarctica: How Global Consumer Culture Shapes Our Perceptions of the Ice Continent" (U Nebraska Press, 2023) 1:04:27

3M ago1:04:27

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Antarctica is, and has always been, very much “for sale.” Whales, seals, and ice have all been marketed as valuable commodities, but so have the stories of explorers. The modern media industry developed in parallel with land-based Antarctic exploration, and early expedition leaders needed publicity to generate support for their endeavours. Their le…

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The Fishing Rod Business with Ron Buffington Co-Founder and CEO of JLS Rods 1:01:28

4M ago1:01:28

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Learn about the fishing rod business and what makes a great light tackle saltwater fishing rod. About Ron Buffington and JLS Rods Ron is a light tackle charter guide and CEO and Founder of JLS Rods. JLS Rods started as a custom rod company and while they still offer custom rods they have now turned to manufacturing their own line of saltwater fishi…

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Jerry Grillo, "Big Cat: The Life of Baseball Hall of Famer Johnny Mize" (U Nebraska Press, 2024) 1:03:21

4M ago1:03:21

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Johnny Mize was one of the greatest hitters in baseball’s golden age of great hitters. Born and raised in tiny Demorest, Georgia, in the northeast Georgia mountains, Mize emerged from the heart of Dixie as a Bunyonesque slugger, a quiet but sharp-witted man from a broken home who became a professional player at seventeen, embarking on an extended t…

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Zero to 1: Step by Step Formula to Turn Your Idea into a Company with Thomas Lundgard Co-Founder of Midday Superfoods 1:12:54

4M ago1:12:54

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Thomas dropped into our studio and gives the step-by-step on how he and his co-founder took Midday Superfoods from Zero to One and thousands of customers. About Thomas Lundgard Thomas Lundgard grew up in Half Moon Bay, California, where he began surfing at age 15 at the legendary local surf spot called Mavericks. He's a serial entrepreneur. He and …

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The Double-Edged Sword of Green Infrastructure 26:47

4M ago26:47

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When low income neighborhoods receive new parks and green spaces, it can be a huge win for long-term residents. But greening initiatives can invite what we call “green gentrification.” If the rent is cheap and the neighborhood is suddenly more attractive, walkable and bikeable, then it’s very likely that wealthier people will start moving in. These…

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Techlanta: Mayor Dickens on Building a Tech City 30:17

4M ago30:17

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San Francisco, New York, Boston, Austin… Atlanta? Atlanta Mayor Dickens joins the podcast to discuss his vision for transforming Atlanta – already known for being the “Technology City of the South” – into a top-5 American tech hub. This episode will appeal not only to those interested in the future of Atlanta, but to listeners wondering what it mea…

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45. Disciplined Development with Michael Sommer, Chief Development Officer, Kushner Companies 31:12

4M ago31:12

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Send us a Text Message. On this episode, Aaron Strauss is joined by Michael Sommer, Chief Development Officer at Kushner Companies. Michael oversees development and construction efforts across the entire Kushner portfolio which includes residential, commercial, retail, hospitality, and industrial properties, over 12.9 million square feet currently …

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Powering Up: Surprising Ways AI and Clean Energy Are Supercharging Our Grid's Makeover 5:50

4M ago5:50

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Picture this: the power grid, not just an engineering marvel, but the lifeblood of our digital and eco-conscious era. With the AI revolution ramping up data center demands and green energy's rise pushing us towards a brighter, cleaner future, our trusty grid is facing a Herculean task. Can it keep the lights on and our planet cool as we plug into a…

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From Skeptic to Social Media Star: How Instagram Grew Blacktail Studio 28:58

5M ago28:58

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Ever scroll through Instagram and see something amazing, then wonder how they built such a following? This week, we meet Cam Anderson of Blacktail Studio, a woodworker who went from "social media? what's that?" to woodworking rockstar on Instagram and YouTube. Starting off skeptical and completely clueless about the platform, Cam took a leap of fai…

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Small Business VS Challenges - A tale with Ruben Custom Sawmill 34:56

5M ago34:56

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Ever dreamed of quitting your day job to pursue your passion? This episode features Matt Ruben from Ruben Custom Sawmill, a woodworker who built a successful business from the ground up. But just when things were taking off, he faced a major setback. Listen in as he shares his story of perseverance and how he overcame adversity to keep his dream al…

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Paul Carter, "Richard Nixon: California's Native Son" (U Nebraska Press, 2023) 1:59:32

5M ago1:59:32

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Born in Yorba Linda and raised in Whittier, California, Nixon succeeded early in life, excelling in academics while enjoying athletics through high school. At Whittier College he graduated at the top of his class and was voted Best Man on Campus. During his career at Whittier's oldest law firm, he was respected professionally and became a chief tri…

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How to Grow Your Network by Hosting a Cocktail Party with Nick Gray Author of the 2-Hour Cocktail Party 48:37

5M ago48:37

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Learn how to build big relationships by hosting small cocktail parties. ABOUT NICK GRAY Nick Gray is an entrepreneur and best-selling author living in Austin, Texas. He started and sold two successful companies: Flight Display Systems and Museum Hack. Nick is the author of The 2-Hour Cocktail Party, a step-by-step handbook that teaches you how to b…

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Brent M. Rogers, "Buffalo Bill and the Mormons" (U Nebraska Press, 2024) 30:17

5M ago30:17

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In this never-before-told history of Buffalo Bill and the Mormons, Brent M. Rogers presents the intersections in the epic histories of William F. "Buffalo Bill" Cody and the Latter-day Saints from 1846 through 1917. In Cody's autobiography he claimed to have been a member of the U.S. Army wagon train that was burned by the Saints during the Utah Wa…

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44. Perfecting the Development Process with Carl Wright, Founder & President, Wright Partners 20:15

5M ago20:15

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Send us a Text Message. Carl Wright is the founder and president of Wright Partners, a real estate development firm focused on the development, ownership and management of retail, industrial and healthcare properties. The firm is the exclusive developer for Patient First for Philadelphia and New Jersey as well as a preferred developer for brands li…

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Raising Money for Your Startup with Ali Jamal of First Check Ventures 1:13:09

5M ago1:13:09

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Ali talks about what he and other early stage investors look for in companies who are raising money for their early stage companies. ABOUT ALI JAMAL Ali Jamal is a Venture Investor, Product Leader, Growth Expert, Data Scientist, and Corporate Strategist. He is the Founder of First Check Ventures, a venture capital firm that invests in early stage s…

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How Is Industrial AI Expanding Human Capabilities? 7:55

5M ago7:55

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You’ve probably heard many perspectives on AI since the rise of ChatGPT, but this one is different. In this Optimistic Insights, Barbara shares how Industrial AI is allowing Siemens to redefine what's possible for humans. The modern factory has always produced more data than human capacity for analysis and application can handle. Suddenly, AI is tr…

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3D Printing Unleashed: Digital Threads of an Industrial Future 22:48

5M ago22:48

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3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, ranks among the most promising developments in the effort to revitalize American manufacturing and localize supply chains. But what are the technologies that can help upstart additive companies to scale operations and industrialize 3D printing? And how can this make U.S. supply chains more resilien…

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Unmasking the Bias: The Trouble with Automated Traffic Enforcement 16:18

6M ago16:18

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Automated Traffic Enforcement, or ATE, refers to a variety of tools that are used to enforce traffic laws through technology. You usually see them as red light cameras, and speed cameras. But there are also license plate readers, bus lane enforcement cameras, and many more examples. ATE is spreading across the country very fast. There are situation…

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Angela Wanhalla, "Of Love and War: Pacific Brides of World War II" (U Nebraska Press, 2023) 1:05:59

6M ago1:05:59

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Between 1942 and 1945 more than two million servicemen occupied the southern Pacific theater, the majority of whom were Americans in service with the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, and Marines. During the occupation, American servicemen married approximately 1,800 women from New Zealand and the island Pacific, creating legal bonds through marriage and…

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San Francisco's Urban Trails with Urban Hiker SF's Owner Alexandra Kenin 1:11:18

6M ago1:11:18

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Learn how Alexandra got into urban hiking, started a company, wrote two books on urban hiking and some cool things to see on San Francisco's urban trails. ABOUT ALEXANDRA KENIN Alexandra is a Studio Chief at Wordsmithie, Inc., a content and design agency that serves clients in the tech, finance, healthcare, and other industries. She also runs Urban…

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Level Up: The Video Game Ideas Fueling Your Next Breakthrough 6:16

6M ago6:16

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Can the future of manufacturing be almost like playing a video game? In this Optimistic Insights episode, Barbara looks back to CES in January and presents Siemens’ vision for the Industrial Metaverse, breaking down Siemens AG CEO Roland Busch’s keynote speech. Prepare to learn about the key building blocks for making the industrial metaverse a rea…

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43. Cutting Through Chaotic Markets with Seth Weissman, Founder and Managing Partner, Urban Standard Capital 34:04

6M ago34:04

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Send us a Text Message. Managing partner Aaron Strauss sits down with Seth Weissman, founder and managing partner of Urban Standard Capital (“USC”). The Goldman Sachs and Perry Capital alum takes listeners through his career journey, lessons learned, and the steps he took to build USC into a fully integrated real estate private equity firm managing…

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Alex Squadron, "Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA" (U Nebraska Press, 2023) 39:51

6M ago39:51

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Welcome to the G League--the official minor league of the National Basketball Association. Life in the G: Minor League Basketball and the Relentless Pursuit of the NBA (University of Nebraska Press, 2023) is about the arduous quest to achieve an improbable goal: making it to the NBA. Zeroing in on the Birmingham Squadron and four of its players--Ja…

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What's Driving the New Industrial Revolution? 24:29

7M ago24:29

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Digital innovation is no longer limited to Silicon Valley. Some of the most exciting, and potentially world-changing, developments are happening in manufacturing plants across America as industrial automation systems interact with software and AI. What is the vision for applying tools that first emerged in consumer sectors in American industry? And…

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