Best Convergence Magazine Podcasts (2024)

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April 2024: Littoral Combat Ship, Project Convergence and IVAS 7:06

22d ago7:06

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In this episode, National Defense discusses the Navy’s troubled littoral combat ship, this year’s Army-led Project Convergence exercise, and the Army’s Integrated Visual Augmentation System.

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March 2024: AUKUS in Space, North Star 75 and the KC-135 Tanker 10:08

2M ago10:08

10:08

In this episode, National Defense discusses AUKUS in space, the Navy’s pursuit of 75 available surface ships and the Air Force’s stalled KC-135 replacement acquisition strategy.

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February 2024: Journey to an Electric Fleet, the Stingray and Modernizing the Army's Artillery Systems 11:22

3M ago11:22

11:22

In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army and Marine Corps’ journey to a fully electric fleet, the Navy’s next-generation unmanned refueling aircraft and the modernization of the Army’s artillery systems.

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Being Best: Best of Gwinnett w/ David Greer 8:35

3M ago8:35

8:35

By Story Road

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Looking Forward and Back After a Historic Year of Labor Strikes and Wins, with Carlos Jimenez 46:11

3M ago46:11

46:11

Throughout this season of Black Work Talk, we've explored how black workers have shown up in many of the big labor wins that happened in 2023. This season finale brings the full picture into perspective as Carlos Jimenez, head of the special projects division of the AFL-CIO, joins host Jamala Rogers to analyze the longer history of labor organizing…

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Kaiser Workers' Unsung Win, with Rashad Pritchett and Theresa Myles 1:07:15

4M ago1:07:15

1:07:15

Rashaad Pritchett and Theresa Mtles of SEIU United Healthcare Workers West (SEIU-UHW) join hosts Bianca Cunningham and Jamala Rogers for this episode of Black Work Talk. They delve into the challenges faced by Black healthcare support workers, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rashaad and Theresa recount their experiences of being on the f…

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January 2024: Replicator Initiative, Generative AI and the Precision Strike Missile 9:03

4M ago9:03

9:03

In this episode, National Defense discusses the Defense Department’s Replicator initiative, generative AI, and the Army’s Precision Strike Missile.

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Planning and Development in Gwinnett w/ Director Matthew Dickison 32:45

4M ago32:45

32:45

Matthew Dickison was appointed Director of the Department of Planning and Development in May 2023. He first joined the Planning and Development Department in 2021 as Deputy Director and was promoted to Assistant Director in 2022. In his new role, Matt will provide leadership and strategic direction to all divisions within the department.Prior to jo…

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Preparing for a General Strike, with Cecily Myart-Cruz 1:12:08

4M ago1:12:08

1:12:08

In this episode, United Teachers Los Angeles President Cecily Myart-Cruz joins Bianca and Jamala to discuss the challenges she has faced as the first woman of color to head this powerhouse union, and a leader who took over during the COVID-19 pandemic. When she advocated for educators and students in 2020, she faced immediate backlash. The intervie…

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Electoral Focus of the Working Class in 2024 and Beyond 48:41

5M ago48:41

48:41

BWT co-hosts Bianca Cunningham and Jamala Rogers take time this episode to explore a few of the crises and challenges shaking the world and the Left in this moment. The recent demands by the United Auto Workers (UAW) and a few other national unions for a ceasefire in Gaza suggest an opening for a worker-led movement for peace. Bianca and Jamala dis…

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Solidarity in the South. Solidarity in Palestine. Solidarity Everywhere. With Shafeah M'Balia 1:02:12

5M ago1:02:12

1:02:12

Fifty-six percent of people in the US who self-identify as Black call the South home. Today's guest, Shafeah M'Balia, explains why and how we need to focus organizing strategies on Black workers in southern states. Shafeah is a lifelong activist and organizer with Black Workers for Justice and Muslims for Social Change. In this episode Shafeah talk…

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December 2023: The Arctic Angels, Victus Nox and Triton 8:15

5M ago8:15

8:15

In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army’s cold weather division in the Arctic, the Space Force’s Victus Nox mission, and the Navy’s new uncrewed aircraft.

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Where the Writers Guild of America Goes Next to Support Marginalized Workers, with Angela Harvey and Tawal Panyacosit Jr. 52:23

5M ago52:23

52:23

After the second-longest strike in Hollywood history, members of the Writers Guild of America (WGA) voted to ratify a new contract in October 2023. Their 146-day walkout brought wins on some of the most pressing issues they were fighting for. These included new standards governing the use of AI for producing content and the distribution of residual…

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The Case for a Black Workers' Bill of Rights with Tanya Wallace Gobern 47:36

5M ago47:36

47:36

There is a lot of momentum in the organized labor movement right now and the National Black Worker Center is an organization which ensures black workers are strongly advocated for as we move through these moments. NBWC is a Black worker power building and worker’s rights advocacy organization that leads with militant joyfulness and Black movement c…

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Teamsters' Hard Fight For a Fair UPS Contract, with Chris Williamson and Richard Hooker Jr. 1:29:48

5M ago1:29:48

1:29:48

Around 340,000 members of the Teamsters Union who work for UPS came within days of walking off the job in July 2023 in what would have been the one of the largest strikes in US history. In August, they voted 86.3% in favor of ratification of a new five-year contract with the company. The contract provides provisions like a $21 per hour minimum wage…

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Talking Entrepreneurship and Small Business w/ Mark Farmer! 39:56

6M ago39:56

39:56

Nate McGill, co-host of the Gwinnett Podcast, interviews Mark Farmer, Deputy Division Director at Gwinnett County's Office of Economic Development. Farmer shares insights into Gwinnett's Small Business initiatives and the Gwinnett Entrepreneur Center, focusing on assisting entrepreneurs in starting and growing businesses.Key Points:Background and E…

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Passing the Torch - Welcome to Season Three 43:41

6M ago43:41

43:41

Black Work Talk’s third season explores where the energy for this current wave of labor activism comes from, how it impacts Black workers, and a fresh vision for what’s next. Listeners will hear conversations with rank and file workers from unions including the UAW, Teamsters, and the Writers Guild of America. New hosts Bianca Cunningham and Jamala…

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November 2023: AI, ICMBs and Red Hawk 8:55

6M ago8:55

8:55

In this episode, National Defense discusses artificial intelligence in training and simulations, the Air Force’s new intercontinental ballistic missile, and Boeing’s Red Hawk trainer jet.

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Live Healthy Gwinnett! Guest/ Carion Marcelin 37:55

7M ago37:55

37:55

By Story Road

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Accent Roofing and the Origin of Excellence! 47:10

7M ago47:10

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Get ready to climb the podcast ladder with Tommy Scribbins, the roofing guru behind Accent Roofing, and his son, Phillip Scribbins, the President of the company. With 35 years of nailing it in the roofing biz, they’re serving up not just roofing tales, but the secret sauce behind their booming success. Spoiler alert: it involves treating clients li…

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October 2023: 24-in-23, the Marine Raiders' Search for AI, And the Department's 5G Capabilities 9:01

7M ago9:01

9:01

In this episode, National Defense discusses the Army’s 24-in-23 promise, the Marine Raiders’ search for new AI tech, and the Pentagon and industry’s efforts to look beyond 5G.By National Defense Magazine Staff

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September 2023: eVTOL Aircraft, Shifting Munitions Requirements And The Marines’ Reconnaissance Program 10:58

8M ago10:58

10:58

In this episode, National Defense discusses electric vertical takeoff and landing aircraft, shifting munitions requirements for great power competition, and the Marine Corps’ Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicle program.By National Defense Magazine Staff

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Paint Gwinnett Pink! w/ Jason Chandler & Adele Steele 31:48

8M ago31:48

31:48

Tune in to this captivating podcast episode featuring Jason Chandler, President of Gwinnett Medical Foundation, and the inspiring Adele Steele, a cancer survivor! Join us as Adele courageously shares her remarkable journey and the exceptional care she received at Northside Hospital, imparting her unwavering belief in trusting the expertise of medic…

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Sandra Strickland from the MetroWaterproofing Anniversary Podcast 46:21

8M ago46:21

46:21

By Story Road

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Converge Interns & Pizza Fridays! 5:07

9M ago5:07

5:07

By Story Road

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Jason West - Community Services Gwinnett Co. Gov. 37:59

9M ago37:59

37:59

By Story Road

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August 2023: U.S. Hypersonics, Space Propulsion Technology and the Defense Industry's Struggles to Attract Talent 9:15

9M ago9:15

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In this episode, National Defense discusses U.S. hypersonic programs, emerging space propulsion technologies, and the aerospace and defense industry’s struggle to attract talent.By National Defense Magazine Staff