Best The Intelligent Community Forum Podcasts (2024)

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Space Domain Awareness Demands New “Operational Intelligence” Requirement 19:02

6h ago19:02

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From satellite imagery to G.P.S.-guided navigation, intelligence gathered from space has long facilitated military operations. But after space was declared a warfighting domain, intelligence agencies are now shifting their focus to supporting operations in space. For the United States Space Force, this shift is exemplified by the evolving mission c…

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The Middle of Everywhere with Dr. Ben Winchester, Part 2 26:10

2d ago26:10

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Lou and Ben Winchester continue their discussion about the changes taking place in rural communities and the misperceptions afoot. You will enjoy the second part of this Podcast. While Lou claims, “The Middle of Nowhere is No More,” Ben adds, “And we live in the middle of Everywhere!” Ben has been working both in and for small towns across the Midw…

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Luc's 2 Cents Transformation: From Audio to Live Interactive Video 1:42

4d ago1:42

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Send us a Text Message. Ever wondered how a podcast can create real-time connections and foster engaging conversations? Find out as we unveil our major transformation here at Luc's Two Cents! We’re leaping from an audio-only experience to a dynamic video format, complete with live sessions where you can interact, react, and share your thoughts on-t…

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The winds have shifted : Luc's 2 Cents coming live on video 1:42

7d ago1:42

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Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Luc Kuanzambi

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Courts and Caseload: Why Have Civil Filings Been Going Down? 36:34

12d ago36:34

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June 18th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Civil filings are falling. They have been for some time. In fact, most court filings have been on a slow decline. In 2018, The National Center for State Courts put out a bulletin stating that nationally every major case category had declined from 2008 to 2016. There are indications that in some sta…

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The Middle of Everywhere with Ben Winchester, Part 1 27:21

16d ago27:21

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“The seeds of success for rural economies have been planted!” So says the controversial champion of the rural narrative, University of Minnesota educator and researcher Dr. Ben Winchester, a demographer at the University of Minnesota’s. Extension Center for Community Vitality. “If the small town is dying why is there a housing shortage in most part…

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White Paper Ushers in New Era of Thought Leadership for Space Community 19:04

25d ago19:04

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Considered the ‘backbone’ of space operations, the Satellite Control Network (SCN) is the network of ground system antennas that enable command and control communications between operators on Earth and the Department of Defense (DOD) satellites on-orbit. But an increasingly populated space environment, coupled with chronic under-funding and advanci…

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Health, Politics & Fake News in a Post-COVID World: A discussion with 2024 TIME Magazine Health 100 Recipient Dr. Katelyn Jetelina 43:09

1M ago43:09

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Now that COVID is no longer a global pandemic, what is it? And what is the lesson communities learned over the past 3 years? In this rebroadcast of the interview with Dr. Katelyn Jetelina, who was just featured in TIMES100 Health, ICF co-founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Dr. Jetelina, Director of Population Health Analytics, to learn these answers…

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Court, Ethics, and Artificial Intelligence 42:38

1M ago42:38

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March 28, 2024, A Question of Ethics Conversation Join Kevin Bowling as we discuss the ethical issues surrounding the burgeoning topic of courts’ use of artificial intelligence (AI). Kevin discusses a definition of AI and specifically generative AI, existing practical uses in the courts, some misuses of IA, the need for policy and data governance, …

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Adversaries’ Launch Cadence Highlights Need for Assured Access to Space 26:00

1M ago26:00

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At the start of 2024, the United States’ adversaries projected an ambitious launch cadence for putting space assets into orbit: China has planned 100 launches, while Russia has planned over 40 launches of its own. Due to what is often blurred lines between military, civil and commercial space programs for these nation-states, the true nature of the…

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Courts and Self-Service: How Much Do We Tell Litigants? 34:43

1M ago34:43

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May 21st Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Although they are not universally accepted, court self-service centers can help prepare self-represented litigants to navigate the exotic terrain of the courtroom. They can also expedite court proceedings and weed out inappropriate arguments. Less obvious but equally as important, the information th…

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National Defense Industrial Strategy to Lay Foundation for ‘Integrated Deterrence’ 31:50

2M ago31:50

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The strength of America’s defense industrial base propelled the United States and its Allies to victory through much of the 20th century. Then after the fall of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s, the U.S. became the sole world power and made changes to the acquisition process that favored perceived efficiency, over military effectiveness. In the …

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On Broadband and Society Part 2 with Adrianne B. Furniss 23:03

1M ago23:03

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Lou continues The INTELLIGENT Community Podcast with Adrianne Furniss and touches on the subject of HOW small communities develop brain gain and capacity over the long term. They also discuss how broadband can reinforce cultural restoration and its role in enabling democracy to persist in the Digital Age. Adrianne Benton Furniss is Executive Direct…

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Episode 4: Can you be a fly on the wall of an immigrant grassroots movement in Maine? 42:02

2M ago42:02

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Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Luc Kuanzambi

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Space Forces Are Now a Key Element of the Joint Fight 25:00

2M ago25:00

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The power of integrating space-based capabilities into Joint Force operations captivated the world during the first “space war,” the Gulf War of 1990-1991. Since then, space’s significance to military operations has only increased, accelerating through the post-9/11 era and culminating with the creation of the United States Space Force in 2019. Now…

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Episode 3: Should immigrants worry about Artificial Intelligence? 18:10

2M ago18:10

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Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Luc Kuanzambi

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On Broadband and Society: A Conversation with Adrianne B. Furniss, Part 1 27:58

2M ago27:58

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Our goal is to bring open, affordable, high-performance broadband to all people in the U.S. to ensure a thriving democracy,” says Adrianne Furniss. In a rare interview and her first podcast, the Executive Director of the Benton Institute discusses the current state of rural broadband in the United States and her view of how to build capacity within…

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Commercial Launch, Proliferation Creates Investment Opportunities in Ancillary Space Markets 32:09

2M ago32:09

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Two barriers to entry have historically defined the relationship between capital markets and the space sector: the need for significant upfront capital and long return on investment (ROI) timelines. These barriers have created a hot-and-cold dynamic between capital markets and the space sector, as demonstrated by Space Capital’s Space Investment Qu…

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Episode 2: Propaganda - An insidiously homicidal venom 19:11

2M ago19:11

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Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Luc Kuanzambi

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Organizational Fairness: Three Perspectives 22:31

2M ago22:31

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January 25, 2024, A Question of Ethics Conversation Episode Welcome to the latest episode of A Question of EthicsConversation. The topic for this discussion is Organization Fairness. The October 26th, 2023, Question of Ethics Conversation hosted by Samantha Wallis, brought upmany interesting questions. One set of questions revolved around the conce…

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When Small Cities Make Big Leaps Part 2 29:49

2M ago29:49

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What makes Canadian cities such as Waterloo, Ottawa, and Toronto hubs of high-tech entrepreneurship and successful Intelligent Communities? Since moving to Canada, Professor Darius Ornston, author of When Small States Make Big Leaps, which chronicled how the Nordic countries developed the ability to enter new, tech-based markets, has similarly stud…

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Courts and Self-Service: How Much Do They Help? 27:47

3M ago27:47

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April 16th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode It may have started with the advent of no-fault divorce in the 1970s. But the numbers of litigants representing themselves in court has regularly increased year after year. This fact has presented a challenge for the community and for courts. People pursuing legal matters in court and who have lim…

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Episode 1 - US Media Coverage, Immigration & Immigrants - Phone interview with Dr. Michael Socolow 26:32

3M ago26:32

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Send us a Text Message. Support the Show.By Luc Kuanzambi

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Episode Zero - Synopsis 7:52

3M ago7:52

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Send us a Text Message. In today's political climate, immigration is often a battleground, with opposing sides shouting past each other. Here, at Luc's 2 Cents, we believe there's a better conversation to be had. This podcast is your antidote to the noise. We'll be amplifying the voices of immigrants themselves, sharing their journeys, struggles, a…

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When Small Cities Make Big Leaps 26:56

3M ago26:56

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What makes Canadian cities such as Waterloo, Ottawa and Toronto hubs of high-tech entrepreneurship and successful Intelligent Communities? Since moving to Canada, Professor Darius Ornston, author of When Small States Make Big Leaps, which chronicled how the Nordic countries developed the ability to enter new, tech-based markets, has similarly studi…

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R2C2 to Unify Command and Control Capability Across Military Space Assets 14:12

3M ago14:12

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The majority of military space assets on-orbit today, were built during an uncontested space era, and the ground systems currently supporting them are increasingly inhibited by outdated technology. Now, an emerging imperative for dynamic space operations, means the Space Force must not only develop new, manueverable satellites, but also implement a…

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Amazing Taiwan Week at ICF with Tiffany Lin 19:14

3M ago19:14

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This week marks the start of another global awards campaign at ICF. We begin the search for the successor to the current Intelligent Community of the Year, Binh Duong, Vietnam. Who will it be? We begin by naming theSmart21(see the video) on March 20th. This year’s S21 Awards and Conference will be held in Taipei, Taiwan. Taipei was the 2006 Intelli…

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Courts and the Quest for Talent: Are We Doing Enough? 35:17

3M ago35:17

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March 19th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode In April of 2022, we hosted a podcast episode on “The Great Resignation.” At the time large numbers of employees were resigning, or (after being furloughed for some period) were deciding not to return to work. The assumption back then was that this was a temporary phenomenon. Once COVID receded, p…

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FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT….AND WHY with Elizabeth Golluscio, Part 2 26:42

4M ago26:42

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A NY tech exec and mother decides to serve her community by running for office in one of the most high-profile districts in Manhattan. Elizabeth Golluscio looked at her city’s $106 billion budget and found that there was limited transparency on how decisions were being made. She looked at challenges like unlicensed E-bikes (part of the 56,000 deliv…

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Dynamic Space Operations: A Requirement for Joint Operations 15:03

4M ago15:03

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Space Systems Command recently revealed details from its Parallax Rising 2.2 tabletop exercise, which explored the emerging requirement to maneuver satellites in space. The exercise focused on developing solutions for “Dynamic Space Operations,” an operational concept advocated by retired Lieutenant General John E. Shaw. While the capacity to maneu…

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Why the Maritime Provinces of Canada Decided to Become a Lot More “Intelligent” with Dr. Simon Potter 26:41

4M ago26:41

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ICF announced early this year that it issued a license for its third Institute. The new ICF Institute will be based in Atlantic Canada, in the city of Fredericton, New Brunswick at New Brunswick Community College. The new Canadian institute joins those established in Dublin, Ohio (USA) and Hsinchu, Taiwan to further promote the Intelligent Communit…

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Artificial Intelligence and the Courts: Promise or Peril? 35:31

4M ago35:31

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February 20, 2024, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode The advent of artificial intelligence (AI) has spawned numerous questions, both practical and ethical. These are questions that courts are going to have to grapple with in the near future, including: Given the complexity of AI algorithms and the tens of thousands of data points used for tr…

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FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT….AND WHY! 21:25

5M ago21:25

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A NY tech exec and mother decides to serve her community by running for office in one of the most high-profile districts in Manhattan. Elizabeth Golluscio looked at her city’s $106 billion budget and found that there was limited transparency on how decisions were being made. She looked at challenges like unlicensed E-bikes (part of the 56,000 deliv…

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Victus Nox Illustrates the Rise of Tactically Responsive Space 11:17

5M ago11:17

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As space evolves into an increasingly hostile warfighting domain, rapid response capability is becoming an essential part of Department of Defense (DOD) operations. That’s why when the Space Force and its industry partners successfully fielded, launched and initiated satellite operations during its Victus Nox demonstration, the record-setting feat …

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From Many, One: Better Partnerships For Economic Growth with Chris Gillis 30:01

5M ago30:01

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How does a university become a key driver for starting, building and maintaining industry-academic partnerships for the benefit of the local economy? Durham College’s Chris Gillis shares how he develops successful partnerships and overcomes many of the obstacles that keep other communities from moving ahead on this vital piece of the economic puzzl…

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Artificial Intelligence and the Courts: Omen or Opportunity? 45:28

6M ago45:28

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January 16th Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Artificial Intelligence. The media is filled with discussions of its potential to dramatically change our lives. It will increase productivity; it will relieve us from having to make mundane decisions; it will reveal heretofore unseen connections. Conversely, it may eliminate jobs, take away our…

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Amy Rowland, Novelist and Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, Part 2 27:09

6M ago27:09

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In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Amy Rowland, Award-Winning Novelist and Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley. Amy Rowland’s second novel, Inside the Wolf, was published by Algonquin in July 2023. She is also the author of The Transcriptionist (Algonquin 2014), which received the …

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CMMC 2.0 and The Zero-Trust Strategy: How the DOD is Accelerating Cybersecurity Across the Defense-Industrial Base 17:01

6M ago17:01

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Cyberspace has become essential to streamlining decision-making up and down the kill chain. But now, the threat landscape in the cyber domain is more malicious than ever. In response, the DOD is implementing its Zero-Trust Strategy by 2027 to secure its cyber operations. As part of this process, the DOD rolled out the Cybersecurity Maturity Model C…

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Amy Rowland, Novelist and Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley, Part 1 23:01

6M ago23:01

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In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Amy Rowland, Award-Winning Novelist and Lecturer at the University of California, Berkeley. Amy Rowland’s second novel, Inside the Wolf, was published by Algonquin in July 2023. She is also the author of The Transcriptionist (Algonquin 2014), which received the …

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Suburban and Rural Courts: Their Perspective How Do We Fairly Allocate Court Resources? 32:54

7M ago32:54

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December 19th, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode The struggle to equitably and effectively allocate courtresources is a challenge that faces every state. Everywhere the question is the same: how do you allocate funds fairly to courts of different sizes and may even perform different operations such as having a Treatment Court? How do y…

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The Death of Local Journalism & What to Do About It with Karl Grossman, Part 2 21:21

7M ago21:21

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In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks further with Karl Grossman, Journalist, Host of the Enviro Close-Up TV program and Professor of Journalism at SUNY at Old Westbury. They continue their discussion on the changing landscape of journalism, particularly at the local level. Karl Grossman has specialized …

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Employee Performance in the Workplace: Ethical Conundrums 32:54

7M ago32:54

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October 26, 2023, A Question of Ethics Conversation Episode Today’s Question of Ethics Conversation looks at several ethical challenges regarding employee performance. It discusses four questions many supervisors face in their oversight role. Can you, as a supervisor, remain friends with colleagues once you have become their boss? This is an especi…

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The Death of Local Journalism & What to Do About It with Karl Grossman, Part 1 31:46

7M ago31:46

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In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with Karl Grossman, Journalist, Host of the Enviro Close-Up TV program and Professor of Journalism at SUNY at Old Westbury. They discuss the changing landscape of journalism, particularly at the local level, and what may be in store for news reporting in the future. …

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Transforming National Security Space Acquisition Starts with Congress 15:35

7M ago15:35

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As the legislative branch with the “power of the purse,” Congress has a constitutional duty to shape the policy and provide the funding required for the United States Space Force to accomplish its mission. Space, however, is an emerging domain for the warfighter that requires the Space Force to scale its capability at the speed of need. To this end…

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The Space Force's CASR Framework: Bridging Military Requirements and Commercial Capability 15:11

7M ago15:11

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Earlier this year, Col. Richard Kniseley of the United States Space Systems Command initiated a program for commercial space companies to be called upon by the United States Space Force in times of crisis. This program, dubbed the Commercial Augmentation Space Reserve - or CASR for short - is akin to the United States Air Force’s Civil Reserve Air …

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Revolutionizing Missile Warning with the Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture 16:11

7M ago16:11

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In 2023, the Space Development Agency (SDA) launched its initial round of satellites for its Proliferated Warfighter Space Architecture (PWSA) with the intention of modernizing the missile warning architecture watching over our nation. The SDA followed this up with a second successful launch in September 2023, with one final launch for its Tranche …

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The AI Advantage for National Security Space 11:36

7M ago11:36

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Since the launch of ChatGPT in March 2023, generative artificial intelligence has seemingly taken the world by storm. AI has become a topic of conversation - and concern - for its potential to affect just about every industry. In response, the Department of Defense has launched "Task Force Lima" to understand the ramifications and use cases for AI …

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Suburban and Rural Courts: Their Perspective Do Remote Hearings Pose Special Challenges? 38:26

7M ago38:26

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November 21st, 2023, Court Leader’s Advantage Podcast Episode Suburban and rural courts often face distinctive issues. These issues are different from those of truly small courts, but also different from the issues faced by massive metropolitan court organizations. It is tempting to always talk about big problems in big courts. It is easy to forget…

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Building Trust to Revitalize Communities 28:22

8M ago28:22

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In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks further with José Roberto Lagunes Trejo, Research and Strategy Lead at Mexico City’s Fundación Hogares. They discuss trust and how a social index the Fundación has created is helping repair the social fabric in Mexican communities. José Roberto Lagunes Trejo is an ar…

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Engaging Citizens in Transforming Their Environment 32:38

8M ago32:38

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In this episode of The Intelligent Community, ICF Co-Founder Lou Zacharilla speaks with José Roberto Lagunes Trejo, Research and Strategy Lead at Mexico City’s Fundación Hogares. They discuss the method used by José Roberto's organization to reinvigorate rundown neighborhoods and build trust among citizens in places where mistrust and fear have bec…

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