AEI Education’s Rick Hess and USC Rossier School of Education Dean Pedro Noguera, who often fall on different sides of the ideological aisle, push past posturing and polarization to search for understanding and common ground when it comes to the nation’s toughest education questions. Each month, the two talk through the pressing education issues of the moment.
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No other level of government impacts us as much in our daily lives as local government. For the last 40 years I have been talking to managers as an organization consultant and am as fascinated by their work today as when I began. The professional municipal manager is entrusted with a ship that often runs over rough waters even as it delivers vital services to communities. This show is about the ideas and innovation that will drive the future of the profession of municipal management. If you ...
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Each week WFMT goes live to the Chicago Cultural Center for concerts with emerging artists from around the world, produced by the International Music Foundation. Some shows offer solo recitals while others feature ensembles. The concerts take place beneath the world’s largest Tiffany-domed ceiling, part of a landmark building that originally housed the Chicago Public Library. The Dame Myra Hess Memorial Concerts are named for British pianist Myra Hess who organized some 1,700 free lunchtime ...
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What is INFORMAL OBSERVATIONS? A no-holds-barred, raw and unfiltered deep dive into all things K-12 education, co-hosted by Michael Sonbert (Founder) and Antonio Vance (Chief Schools Officer) from Skyrocket Education.
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Tune in to Banter as American Enterprise Institute President Robert Doar and Phoebe Keller, the head of AEI’s media department, take you inside the think tank for conversations on pressing policy issues with AEI’s leading experts. Banter keeps the conversation entertaining for anyone with an interest in politics and policy.
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Welcome to The Watson Weekend – a rollicking weekly live conversation (and dance party) about all things retail, tech, and ecommerce! Hosts Rick Watson and Jess Lesecky and guests from all around the ecommerce world cut through the BS and bring you no-nonsense conversation, deep insights, and opinions that aren’t afraid to be contrarian. Join us for the livestream every Friday at noon on LinkedIn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/ecommercestrategyconsulting/ and YouTube at https://www.youtube.c ...
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APMM Series: Navigating the Crossroads: Crandall Jones on Career Transitions in City Management
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In this episode, we explore the multi-faceted career of Crandall Jones, a seasoned City Manager. His is not a predictable story, but one with many twists and turns. Crandall opens up about the challenges that impacted his big decisions. This episode is particularly valuable for those considering a career in city management or a new opportunity in t…
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APMM Series: When Tradition Meets Transformation: A conversation with Rick Kane
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In this episode of the PCC Local Time Podcast, we explore the evolving landscape of fire services with Rick Kane, the Manager of Manheim Township and a former Fire Chief. Rick offers unique insights into the critical transition from volunteer to career fire departments, focusing on the importance of strategic planning, leadership, and effective com…
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APMM Series: From Volunteer to Career: Evolving Fire Services in Northampton Township with Robert Pellegrino and Adam Selisker
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In this episode, we delve into the evolving relationship between a Township Manager and a Fire Chief, focusing on transitioning from a volunteer to a career fire service. This episode is a fascinating inside look at how a rural community that becomes a suburban one transitions from a volunteer to a full-time career fire service that includes volunt…
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Fire Services: A conversation with Bert Brugghemans about decision making in crises
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Bert Brugghemans joins us from the City of Antwerp, where he serves as the Chief Fire Officer. Today, we'll gain Bert’s perspective on leadership and decision-making when routine operations turn into rapid response situations. We talk about Bert's research and how he has progressed his thinking from the early days in the fire service and studies in…
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Cellist Ezra Escobar and pianist Ryan Senger perform works by Nicanor Abelardo and Sergei Rachmaninoff live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Lauded as “vibrant” and “gifted” (Chicago Classical Review), Filipino-American cellist Ezra Escobar maintains a prolific output as a multigenre cellist, composer, and music producer. …
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APMM Series: Stephanie Teoli Kuhls and Sandra Zadell on labor relations and the path from conflict to collaboration..
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Welcome to another episode in the APMM Series on PCC Local Time. I am your host Nancy Hess Our guests today offer us a glimpse of how labor relations in your municipality can help or hinder your efforts as a manager, and significantly impact your workplace. What is unique about labor relations is that you can only really come to it through experien…
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APMM Series: A conversation with Peter Buck about Local Government's Role in Climate Action
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This episode is part of our APMM series on Community Health. Today we dig deeper into the connection between climate action and community health. Our guest, Peter Buck, co-directs the Local Climate Action Program and is the Associate Director of Climate and Sustainability Education at Penn State Sustainability. Peter brings a perspective that helps…
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Cellist Yanyan Lin and pianist Umi Garrett perform works by Clara Schumann, Fanny Mendelssohn Hensel, Lili Boulanger, and Nadia Boulanger. Yanyan Lin performed Haydn D Major Cello Concerto at age 19 with Shanghai Conservatory Orchestra as his solo debut in Shanghai He-luting Hall. He has been invited by festivals such as Piatigorsky International C…
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Exploring Shopify Summer Editions: Unifying eCommerce - Watson Weekend Ep. 31 with Vinny O'Brien
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In this 31st episode of Watson Weekend, we are joined by the show's producer, Vinny O'Brien, for an engaging deep dive into the latest Shopify Summer Editions! 🌟 Highlights of the Episode: Headline Hangover: Breaking down the most impactful eCommerce headlines. Kaplan's Corner: Nick Kaplan returns with his expert insights on industry trends. Main T…
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Special Episode 30! Strategies That Confound and Customer Tech Overload | Watson Weekend LIVE
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In our milestone 30th episode of Watson Weekend, hosts Rick and Jess dive deep into critical eCommerce and marketing strategies. 🌟 Topics Discussed: You Only Move Twice: Beyond: Confounding their own actions again. The impact of board meddling on strategy. When is strategy not really a strategy? Where is the Customer in All of This? Overload of tec…
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Ian Rucker, baritone and Michael Banwarth, piano
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Baritone Ian Rucker and pianist Michael Banwarth perform music by Gabriel Fauré, Gustav Mahler, Frank Loesser, Leonard Bernstein, and Richard Rodgers live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. The third-year baritone with Lyric Opera’s Patrick G. and Shirley W. Ryan Opera Center from Oshkosh, Wisconsin, Ian Rucker will appear a…
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APMM Series: Zoning and Community Health: A Deep Dive with Ben Estell and R.J. Susko
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Zoning may be one of the least understood and most under-appreciated aspects of local government. But my guests today see zoning through the lens of community health and want you to come along with them to better understand how zoning and planning impact our lives. Ben Estell is manager of Dormont Borough outside of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County P…
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Jonah Goldberg on the Political Landscape from "One on One with Robert Doar"
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For the full episode, search and subscribe to "One on One with Robert Doar" wherever you get your podcasts! Jonah Goldberg joins Robert to talk about the transformation of the American political and media landscape in recent years. They discuss ideological realignments on the right, media bias, and the importance of character in the presidential el…
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Death to ROAS: Erik Huberman Reveals the Future of eCommerce Marketing | Watson Weekend LIVE
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Join us for an electrifying episode of Watson Weekend featuring Erik Huberman, the CEO of Hawke Media, as we dive deep into the transformative world of eCommerce marketing. In this episode, we explore the provocative topic: "Death to ROAS and Attribution: The Art of eCommerce Marketing and the Structure of Finance." 🚀 Key Insights: - The pitfalls o…
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eCommerce Evolution & Marketplace Insights with Vince Santo | Watson Weekend LIVE!
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Join us for an exciting episode of Watson Weekend featuring Vince Santo, President & CEO of Maze Consulting! Vince shares his vast experience and unique insights on the current state of the eCommerce marketplace and the evolution of agencies in response to changing commerce platforms. Key Topics Discussed: eCommerce Marketplace Insights: Current st…
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Oliver Neubauer, violin and Chelsea Wang, piano
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Violinist Oliver Neubauer and pianist Chelsea Wang perform works by Clara Schumann and Richard Strauss live at the Seventeeth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. Violinist Oliver Neubauer is quickly establishing himself as one of the most exciting young artists of his time. First prize winner of the 2023 Susan Wadsworth Young Concert Artists Inte…
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Crisis leadership and the evolving landscape of emergency services: A conversation with Paresh Wankhade
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In times of crisis, we often see leaders emerge from the frontline. My guest today, Professor Paresh Wankhade has published extensive research on emergency services and offers us examples of how emergent leadership shows up in times of crisis. In this episode we talk about how the leadership framework is changing within emergency services. Some of …
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APMM SERIES: A conversation with Jerry Ozog about Leadership in Emergency Services
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Jerry Ozog, Executive Director, Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute, is here today to talk about challenges in the leadership of emergency services. We cover topics such as everyday leadership vs crisis leadership, community expectations, funding and transparency, organizational models, recruitment, including diversity and inclusion, a…
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Walmart's Retail Dominance & The Swiss Army Knife eComm Leader | Watson Weekend w/ Matt Ezyk
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In this episode of Watson Weekend, we are joined by Matt Ezyk, an expert in digital commerce strategy and operations, for an in-depth discussion on the latest trends and insights in the retail and eCommerce world. Topics Covered: - Walmart’s Stellar Performance: Dive into Walmart’s Q1 FY2025 earnings, showcasing their impressive 22% eCommerce growt…
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Future of Digital Commerce with Mariano Gomide de Faria | VTEX Day Highlights | Watson Weekend LIVE!
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Join us for an insightful episode of The Watson Weekend as we welcome Mariano Gomide de Faria, co-founder of VTEX and a pioneer in digital commerce transformation. With over two decades of experience, Mariano has helped more than 2,600 retailers, distributors, and brand manufacturers globally in their digital transformation journeys. In this episod…
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Recently winning 3rd prize at the Epinal International Piano Competition and Leoš Janáček International Competition in Brno, In-Ae Ha is acclaimed as a passionate pianist, lauded for her “new and radiant interpretation, brilliant virtuosity, and driving energy” according to the Chosun Newspaper Concert Review. The post In-Ae Ha, piano appeared firs…
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Today we have a special episode of PCC local time. This week the APMM conference for local government managers took place in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Our conference took place in the ruins of the former Bethlehem Steel. Overlooking the historic Steel Stacks, the largest revitalized brownfield in the country, it has become a top destination for arts…
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Agency Changes, BigCommerce Insights, & Walmart's Q1 | Watson Weekend Live! w/ Travis Hess
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Welcome to this week’s episode of Watson Weekend! Join us as we sit down with Travis Hess, the soon-to-be President of BigCommerce, for an insightful discussion on the evolving eCommerce landscape. Here’s what we covered: Agency Evolution: The changing role of agencies over the past decade. Challenges and opportunities for Shopify and other platfor…
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Recipient of the 2022 Avery Fisher Career Grant, 29-year-old American pianist Mackenzie Melemed’s international career continues to flourish. Melemed was the winner of Juilliard’s 2019 Leo B. Ruiz Carnegie Hall Recital Prize and 2018 Arthur Rubinstein Prize, as well as the Jade Medal at the 2019 China International Music Competition and the first p…
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Unpacking Peloton's Turbulent Ride and the Forrester Wave Report | Watson Weekend Live!
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Join Rick and Jess on Watson Weekend as they dissect the latest headlines in the world of commerce! In this episode, we dive into the rollercoaster journey of Peloton, exploring Barry McCarthy's departure and the company's ambitious restructuring plans amid global supply chain disruptions. Plus, we challenge the findings of the Forrester Wave repor…
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Crisis Governance: A conversation with Hugo Marynissen
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My guest today is Hugo Marynissen. He is an expert in Crisis Governance and Risk Management Co-holding the Chair of Crisis Governance at University of Antwerp. Our conversation today will address the question of how leaders might structure organizations to better adapt to an uncertain world. He identifies key myths and assumptions that are part of …
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Maxwell Foster is a pianist and pedagogue based in Baltimore and Brisbane. He was the recipient of first prize at the ABC Young Performer Awards and has performed alongside every major orchestra within Australia. Hailed as a “born communicator” (The Australian), a “brilliant young musician” (Otago Times), and a “soloist of superb virtuosic skill an…
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The Blind Side Report & Hawke Analytics Deep Dive | Watson Weekend Live w/ Erik Huberman
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In this episode of The Watson Weekend, we're excited to welcome Erik Huberman, founder of Hawke Media, for an engaging conversation about all things marketing and entrepreneurship! Erik shares his journey from a young entrepreneur to leading one of the top-performing marketing agencies in the U.S. We dive deep into the Blind Side report, providing …
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Dan Cox on the Gender Divide within Gen Z from "One on One with Robert Doar"
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For the full episode - subscribe to One on One with Robert Doar wherever you get your podcasts. Dan Cox joins Robert to talk about the growing divide between Generation Z men and women. They discuss the corrosive effects of social media, declining interest in relationships and marriage, and the potential effects on the 2024 election of increasing g…
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Dustin Hinkel on funding disaster mitigation and recovery
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A disaster happens where hazards meet human systems. My guest today shared that quote and much more about what local governments can do to lay the groundwork for a smooth recovery process should the worst-case scenario occur. We go deep on what can be done before a disaster strikes. We talk about how to expedite the funding process and the unintend…
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PayPal Damage Control & Hot Industry Insights with Nick Kaplan | The Watson Weekend Live!
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Buckle up! This week's episode of The Watson Weekend is packed with hot topics and lively discussions. Nick Kaplan joins as co-host and brings his signature energy to the show as we tackle the Headline Hangover, including UPS's recent troubles, the Biden administration's TikTok ban decision, Amazon Grocery's new subscription model, and ShipBob's im…
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Pianist Avery Gagliano was the First Prize and Best Concerto Prize winner of the 2020 National Chopin Piano Competition, and semifinalist at the 18th International Chopin Competition in 2021. She perform works by George Frideric Handel, Maurice Ravel, and Nikolai Medtner live from the Seventeenth Church of Christ, Scientist, Chicago. The post Avery…
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What Does the Future of eCommerce & Logistics Look Like? w/ Rajeeb Mohapatra | Watson Weekend Live!
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Join us for an insightful episode of Watson Weekend as we sit down with Rajeeb Mohapatra, a visionary entrepreneur with over 20 years of experience in eCommerce, supply chain, and logistics. Rajeeb shares his expertise on pioneering a direct manufacturer-to-consumer (M2C) model and how it offers mid-market retailers a competitive edge. In this epis…
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Pianist Anna Han received the second prize at the 2023 Naumburg International Piano Competition and first prize at the 2023 National Federation of Music Clubs Competition. She performs her own arrangement of two Robert Schumann pieces and works by Johann Sebastian Bach, Unsuk Chin, Dmitri Shostakovich, and Sergei Prokofiev, live from the Seventeent…
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Luxury Retail Revolution: Insights from Casey Golden | Watson Weekend Live!
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Dive into the world of luxury retail with CEO and Founder of Luxlock, Casey Golden, on this captivating episode of Watson Weekend Live! From the latest trends to future predictions, Casey shares her expertise and insider knowledge, offering valuable insights into the evolving landscape of personalized customer experiences. Plus, join the discussion…
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APMM SERIES: The Future of Local Government: A Conversation with Amanda Serock and David Pribulka
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Welcome to PCC Local Time. This week we have a special episode – the first in a series of episodes created in partnership with APMM, the Association of Professional Municipal Managers. We are talking with the current and upcoming Presidents, Amanda Serock and Dave Pribulka about the topics that are challenging local government today and the municip…
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Retail Rumble: NRF vs. Amazon Sellers! What's Really Happening? | Watson Weekend Live!
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Get ready for some retail fireworks! In this explosive recap of our latest Watson Weekend episode, we stir the pot with a heated debate between NRF's State of Retail and insights from the Amazon Seller State report. Plus, we unravel the mystery behind UK Shein Profits, FedEx's surprising USPS alliance, and Kroger's battle with Ocado. Brace yourselv…
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Headless Revolution, Shein's Game-Changer, & Rick's 50th Birthday! | Watson Weekend Live
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Dive into the pulse-pounding world of e-commerce with our latest Watson Weekend recap! 🚀 From unraveling the mysteries of headless commerce to exploring Shein's revolutionary supply chain model, we've got all the insider scoop you need to stay ahead of the game. Plus, we celebrated Rick Watson's 50th birthday in style! 🎂 Join us for a whirlwind of …
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Self-Checkout Wars, Salesforce vs. Shopify, and Trade Show Secrets! | Watson Weekend Live!
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Dive into the electrifying world of e-commerce with this week's Watson Weekend episode! Join hosts Rick and Jess as they navigate the battlefield of retail, from the escalating self-checkout showdown to the epic clash between Salesforce and Shopify. Discover exclusive insights into the inner workings of trade shows and the untold stories behind the…
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