Podcast appearances and mentions of aaron boyd

In this episode we talk with singer/songwriter Aaron Boyd. We talk about his time in playing in the Netherlands, starting a cooking show, and of we talk about the background of a few of Aaron's songs. Hope you enjoy the episode. Hollar!

June 1 marks the start of meteorological summer and that sunny and warm weather makes you want to go into the water. You're also - hopefully - putting on sunscreen in order to reduce the risk of skin cancer, but in the last few years there's been some reason to question whether sunscreen is as safe for our waterways even while it protects you from UV light. Should everyone still be free to wear sunscreen? In fall 2020 there was a study out of the University of Alberta that suggested that the active ingredients found in sunscreen have detrimental effects on freshwater ecosystems. The researchers exposed water fleas, Daphnia magna to be more precise, to three common ingredients in sunscreen and the results showed that exposure to ultraviolet filters (UVFs) over a 48-hour period prevented the fleas from navigating through their environment. This was kind of a big deal. Other studies showed that ultraviolet filters were having an effect on very sensitive sea water life forms like coral, but these are water fleas, one of the most common creatures found in almost every freshwater everywhere; if they're feeling the effects of sunscreen ingredients leaching from people's skin, then what is the total environmental impact from UVFs? That same team has been working on answering that question, and they recently released new findings. The lead author of both studies, Aaron Boyd, is the guest on this week's podcast. Boyd's a grad student and researcher in the Department of Biology at the University of Alberta, and he will tell you about the ingredients in sunscreen, the difference between studying the effects of sunscreen in salt water versus freshwater, and why Daphnia magna are the chosen test subjects for these experiments. Also, where will the research go next and is it okay to wear sunscreen without killing a lake? So let's talk about sunscreen on this week's edition of the Guelph Politicast! This is a link to an article on the University of Alberta for the original 2020 study and this link will take you to an article about the latest research. For the scientifically literate, you can read the original research paper published in the March issue of the Journal of Hazardous Materials. TL;DR - It's definitely okay to wear sunscreen while you're out there having summer fun. Don't leave home without it. The host for the Guelph Politicast is Podbean. Find more episodes of the Politicast here, or download them on your favourite podcast app at Apple, Stitcher, Google, TuneIn and Spotify . Also, when you subscribe to the Guelph Politicast channel and you will also get an episode of Open Sources Guelph every Monday, and an episode of End Credits every Friday.

Earlier this year, the White House announced a series of projects that agencies are undertaking as part of an effort to reshape how government delivers services by focusing on citizens' experiences like retirement and other life events. With the Biden management agenda's focus on customer experience, that will mean getting service to as many people as possible… in whatever ways are available.  Aaron Boyd is a Senior Editor at GovExec sibling site Nextgov. He's also the author of a post on Nextgov headlined “The Low-Tech Side of Biden's Push to Improve the ‘Life Experiences' with Government.” which is part of a series exploring the Biden administration's push to improve citizens' interactions with government. He joined the podcast to talk about his series and CX in the Biden administration. *** Follow GovExec on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/government-executive  

On this episode we chop it up with my long time student and friend Aaron Boyd AKA $tackz.... We catch up again and chat about his latest music album release and his growth as a human being. He has a new appreciation for life and is wanting to expand his horizons into the television world. He is in the process of creating a 4 part series named "Snow Game" based on real life events. As always it was a great time and I hope you enjoy listening to episode as much as I had giving it. Have a blessed one and go out and be that someone.

Modernization has been a keyword for agencies throughout government in the 21st century. Paper records are a big part of the digitization effort, but what if your agency's role is to be a steward of the preservation and documentation of government and historical records? In the case of the national archives and records administration, it means that the agency has an extra responsibility to make its work accessible to the public and be responsible in its digital record preservation of records. As part of GovExec Media's Genius Machines event series recently, Nextgov Senior editor Aaron Boyd spoke to NARA Chief Innovation Officer Pamela Wright, about how the agency is modernizing. In this episode, you'll hear part of their conversation about NARA as it remakes itself into a digital-first agency. *** Follow GovExec on Twitter! https://twitter.com/govexec

The Local Lens is a public health podcast going inside one community's experience with the drug epidemic. Everyone in the town of Stanton, KY sees this drug issue differently from each other, either because of their personal lives or professional roles. This show aims to showcase those different perspectives by having honest, in-depth interviews.We're all familiar with the "drugs and rock and roll" trope, but many know how unsustainable that really is. Instead of that, we're taking a look at recovery and music in this episode.The Local Lens is joined by Estill County musicians Jen Richardson and Aaron Boyd to talk about how songwriting and recovery work together in their lives. We also get to touch on their own music careers, their inspirations, and some projects in the works. We also had the chance to do a quick live recording after the interview. These are our people, using our voices, telling our stories, because no one sees it like we do.Look into Hollerbilly's line-up here: https://hollerbilly.com/Also, while you're here, help us out by taking this quick survey!24-Hour Crisis Line: 1-800-562 8909Visit findhelpnowky.org to find treatment options for you in Kentucky.Need help now? Call the Mountain Comp Care 24-Hour Helpline: 1-800-422-1060Learn more about the Kentucky State Police's Angel Initiative here.Keep up with The Local Lens on Facebook, Instagram (@thelocallens_podcast) or on their website.The Local Lens is sponsored by Kentucky Opioid Community Healing (from the Kentucky Rural Health Information Organization) and Powell County CARES (from the Powell County Health Department).Find Powell County CARES on social media:https://www.facebook.com/powellcountycaresInstagram: @powellcountycares

The unexpected arrival of another alien presence has the crew feeling very exposed. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Aaron Boyd Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Rose Usenica Content warning: Death, nudity, sneakiness. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Beatrix leads the crew on another hike– and into in another sticky situation. Recorded before a live audience at the Staircase Studio Theatre as part of the Hamilton Fringe Festival 2022. With: Kristi Boulton, Sean Howard, Michael Divinski and Phil Johnston Special guest: Aaron Boyd Live sound design: Eli Hamada McIlveen Tech operator: Rose Usenica Content warning: Fire, goo, death and nudity. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

You may not know it, but artificial intelligence applications are all around us. From search algorithms to speech recognition, we are surrounded by AI and machine learning. The federal government uses AI, of course, in its initiatives in various agencies. Dr. Lynne Parker serves as the Associate Vice Chancellor and director of the AI Tennessee Initiative at the University of Tennessee. Previously, she filled various roles in the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy, including as founding director of the National Artificial Intelligence Initiative office. As part of Defense One's and Nextgov's Genius Machines event series recently, Nextgov editor Aaron Boyd spoke to Parker about AI policy and her roles in government. In this episode, you'll hear part of their conversation about machine learning and artificial intelligence.

Originally recorded at our Freedom Conference on June 18, 2022; Aaron Boyd delivered a message on how to grow your faith and strengthen your relationship with God, in order to reach the Next Level of Freedom...

We are joined by special guest Aaron Boyd of World Orphans for Worship+Justice. Aaron was the lead vocalist, guitarist, and songwriter for the group Bluetree. While they were traveling on a mission trip to Pattaya, Thailand, the poor conditions of the city became the inspiration for their song, "God of this City." Aaron and some of his friends from World Orphans lead us in worship and shared a message.

Aaron Boyd from Darebin Presbyterian chats with Mike Sams from Reach Australia about leading a healthy and effective team. Key reflections include clarity (for both the leader and the team), knowing your own tendency towards pace and setting a good pace for the team, and serving those in your team. Working with diverse skills and personalities in teams can bring huge strengths but also can cause irritations and ineffective teams. For more on the Reach Australia Development Program, click here. Aaron talks about Lencioni's Book 'The Five Dysfunctions of a Team' which has been helpful for him in identifying areas that cause dysfunction in a team and what he's found helpful to focus on to create thriving teams. Lencioni's Five Dysfunctions Pyramid - Absence of Trust, Fear of Conflict, Lack of Commitment, Avoidance of Accountability, Inattention to Results.

Initiating Top 5 Protocol 0010101. Beep boop beep! Some of the most memorable characters in fiction are machines. The way they move, talk, perform functions that are simultaneously grand and wondrous has always been an appeal about them. On the other hand, almost everything is run by a computer chip these days and engineers are doing their best to replicate what we liked about robots in fiction and bring it into the real world (to often terrifying results). The thing that is missing from real life robots is the charm, wonder, and several degrees of separation from our reality that come with fictional machines! So join Tuong and Constant Struggle Podcast/Improv Niagara's Brie Watson, Nick Watson, and Aaron Boyd as they compute themselves a Top 5 Fictional Robots list!  The post 126 – Top 5 Fictional Robots appeared first on PodCavern.

Last Sunday we learned that God created the darkness. This week Psalm 139 will help us understand why. Interviews with Aaron Boyd are featured in this message from both 1st and 2end service.

On this episode we step back into the booth with local hip hop artist Stackz or his birth name Aaron Boyd. Aaron is a young man that experienced quite a bit of success early on in the rap game only to have to start back over from the beginning. His experience was not wasted though, through trial and error he is coming back bigger and better than ever. Aaron shares with us some of those lessons that he has learned along the way plus lays out a blue print for future success in the game. He is a young man that you may want to keep your eyes on, he is attracting a lot of attention from hip hop magazines and publications and is ready to stake his claim. Thanks for supporting The Be Someone Podcast!

Takeaways1. There’s a real strength in knowing your weakness.2. What I learned in art school taught me to expand my vision and self-critique.3. Fear no longer gets a vote.4. So often our fear pushes us away from our internal voice and toward security and what might be an argument.  My greatest successes in life have been when I’ve faced the fear and listened to that voice. 5. “Get in the short lines first.” - Gary Kelly6. “There's no such thing as a no-win scenario there's always a way to make it work.“ - Captain Kirk7. “Success is 99% failure.” - Thomas Edison8. “A 10 year old can't sing a love song.” - Smokey RobinsonMentioned in this episodeFollow Aaron Boyd on InstagramFollow Aaron Boyd on FacebookAaron Boyd’s website

"Brendan McClenahan and Aaron Boyd read and reflect on Matthew 20:1-16. Please make sure to subscribe to this podcast! For the full Bible Reading Plan, head to victorypoint.org. To find out more about the context of Matthew 20:1-16 head to https://thebibleproject.com/explore/matthew. We would love to include your input on this podcast. Send us an email at brendanmcclenahan@victorypoint.org or leave a voice message by clicking the link below. There is more going on at VictoryPoint! (head to victorypoint.org for more trainings, events, worship gatherings, discipleship opportunities, giving, and ways to get connected). Here's the full text from today's scripture: 20:1 ""For the kingdom of heaven is like a landowner who went out early in the morning to hire laborers for his vineyard. 20:2 After agreeing with the laborers for the usual daily wage, he sent them into his vineyard. 20:3 When he went out about nine o'clock, he saw others standing idle in the marketplace; 20:4 and he said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard, and I will pay you whatever is right.' So they went. 20:5 When he went out again about noon and about three o'clock, he did the same. 20:6 And about five o'clock he went out and found others standing around; and he said to them, 'Why are you standing here idle all day?' 20:7 They said to him, 'Because no one has hired us.' He said to them, 'You also go into the vineyard.' 20:8 When evening came, the owner of the vineyard said to his manager, 'Call the laborers and give them their pay, beginning with the last and then going to the first.' 20:9 When those hired about five o'clock came, each of them received the usual daily wage. 20:10 Now when the first came, they thought they would receive more; but each of them also received the usual daily wage. 20:11 And when they received it, they grumbled against the landowner, 20:12 saying, 'These last worked only one hour, and you have made them equal to us who have borne the burden of the day and the scorching heat.' 20:13 But he replied to one of them, 'Friend, I am doing you no wrong; did you not agree with me for the usual daily wage? 20:14 Take what belongs to you and go; I choose to give to this last the same as I give to you. 20:15 Am I not allowed to do what I choose with what belongs to me? Or are you envious because I am generous?' 20:16 So the last will be first, and the first will be last.""" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biblereadingplanvp/message

"Brendan McClenahan and Aaron Boyd read and reflect on Philippians 1:21-30. Please make sure to subscribe to this podcast! For the full Bible Reading Plan, head to victorypoint.org. To find out more about the context of Philippians 1:21-30 head to https://thebibleproject.com/explore/philippians. We would love to include your input on this podcast. Send us an email at brendanmcclenahan@victorypoint.org or leave a voice message by clicking the link below. There is more going on at VictoryPoint! (head to victorypoint.org for more trainings, events, worship gatherings, discipleship opportunities, giving, and ways to get connected). Here's the full text from today's scripture: 1:21 For to me, living is Christ and dying is gain. 1:22 If I am to live in the flesh, that means fruitful labor for me; and I do not know which I prefer. 1:23 I am hard pressed between the two: my desire is to depart and be with Christ, for that is far better; 1:24 but to remain in the flesh is more necessary for you. 1:25 Since I am convinced of this, I know that I will remain and continue with all of you for your progress and joy in faith, 1:26 so that I may share abundantly in your boasting in Christ Jesus when I come to you again. 1:27 Only, live your life in a manner worthy of the gospel of Christ, so that, whether I come and see you or am absent and hear about you, I will know that you are standing firm in one spirit, striving side by side with one mind for the faith of the gospel, 1:28 and are in no way intimidated by your opponents. For them this is evidence of their destruction, but of your salvation. And this is God's doing. 1:29 For he has graciously granted you the privilege not only of believing in Christ, but of suffering for him as well-- 1:30 since you are having the same struggle that you saw I had and now hear that I still have. " --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biblereadingplanvp/message

"Brendan McClenahan and Aaron Boyd read and reflect on Jonah 3:10-4:11. Please make sure to subscribe to this podcast! For the full Bible Reading Plan, head to victorypoint.org. To find out more about the context of Jonah 3:10-4:11 head to https://thebibleproject.com/explore/jonah. We would love to include your input on this podcast. Send us an email at brendanmcclenahan@victorypoint.org or leave a voice message by clicking the link below. There is more going on at VictoryPoint! (head to victorypoint.org for more trainings, events, worship gatherings, discipleship opportunities, giving, and ways to get connected). Here's the full text from today's scripture: 3:10 When God saw what they did, how they turned from their evil ways, God changed his mind about the calamity that he had said he would bring upon them; and he did not do it. 4:1 But this was very displeasing to Jonah, and he became angry. 4:2 He prayed to the LORD and said, ""O LORD! Is not this what I said while I was still in my own country? That is why I fled to Tarshish at the beginning; for I knew that you are a gracious God and merciful, slow to anger, and abounding in steadfast love, and ready to relent from punishing. 4:3 And now, O LORD, please take my life from me, for it is better for me to die than to live."" 4:4 And the LORD said, ""Is it right for you to be angry?"" 4:5 Then Jonah went out of the city and sat down east of the city, and made a booth for himself there. He sat under it in the shade, waiting to see what would become of the city. 4:6 The LORD God appointed a bush, and made it come up over Jonah, to give shade over his head, to save him from his discomfort; so Jonah was very happy about the bush. 4:7 But when dawn came up the next day, God appointed a worm that attacked the bush, so that it withered. 4:8 When the sun rose, God prepared a sultry east wind, and the sun beat down on the head of Jonah so that he was faint and asked that he might die. He said, ""It is better for me to die than to live."" 4:9 But God said to Jonah, ""Is it right for you to be angry about the bush?"" And he said, ""Yes, angry enough to die."" 4:10 Then the LORD said, ""You are concerned about the bush, for which you did not labor and which you did not grow; it came into being in a night and perished in a night. 4:11 And should I not be concerned about Nineveh, that great city, in which there are more than a hundred and twenty thousand persons who do not know their right hand from their left, and also many animals?""" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biblereadingplanvp/message

"Brendan McClenahan and Aaron Boyd read and reflect on Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45. Please make sure to subscribe to this podcast! For the full Bible Reading Plan, head to victorypoint.org. To find out more about the context of Psalm 105:1-6, 37-45 head to https://thebibleproject.com/explore/psalms/. We would love to include your input on this podcast. Send us an email at brendanmcclenahan@victorypoint.org or leave a voice message by clicking the link below. There is more going on at VictoryPoint! (head to victorypoint.org for more trainings, events, worship gatherings, discipleship opportunities, giving, and ways to get connected). Here's the full text from today's scripture: 105:1 O give thanks to the LORD, call on his name, make known his deeds among the peoples. 105:2 Sing to him, sing praises to him; tell of all his wonderful works. 105:3 Glory in his holy name; let the hearts of those who seek the LORD rejoice. 105:4 Seek the LORD and his strength; seek his presence continually. 105:5 Remember the wonderful works he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he uttered, 105:6 O offspring of his servant Abraham, children of Jacob, his chosen ones. 105:37 Then he brought Israel out with silver and gold, and there was no one among their tribes who stumbled. 105:38 Egypt was glad when they departed, for dread of them had fallen upon it. 105:39 He spread a cloud for a covering, and fire to give light by night. 105:40 They asked, and he brought quails, and gave them food from heaven in abundance. 105:41 He opened the rock, and water gushed out; it flowed through the desert like a river. 105:42 For he remembered his holy promise, and Abraham, his servant. 105:43 So he brought his people out with joy, his chosen ones with singing. 105:44 He gave them the lands of the nations, and they took possession of the wealth of the peoples, 105:45 that they might keep his statutes and observe his laws. Praise the LORD!" --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biblereadingplanvp/message

"Brendan McClenahan and Aaron Boyd read and reflect on Exodus 16:2-15. Please make sure to subscribe to this podcast! For the full Bible Reading Plan, head to victorypoint.org. To find out more about the context of Exodus 16:2-15 head to https://thebibleproject.com/explore/exodus. We would love to include your input on this podcast. Send us an email at brendanmcclenahan@victorypoint.org or leave a voice message by clicking the link below. There is more going on at VictoryPoint! (head to victorypoint.org for more trainings, events, worship gatherings, discipleship opportunities, giving, and ways to get connected). Here's the full text from today's scripture: 16:2 The whole congregation of the Israelites complained against Moses and Aaron in the wilderness. 16:3 The Israelites said to them, ""If only we had died by the hand of the LORD in the land of Egypt, when we sat by the fleshpots and ate our fill of bread; for you have brought us out into this wilderness to kill this whole assembly with hunger."" 16:4 Then the LORD said to Moses, ""I am going to rain bread from heaven for you, and each day the people shall go out and gather enough for that day. In that way I will test them, whether they will follow my instruction or not. 16:5 On the sixth day, when they prepare what they bring in, it will be twice as much as they gather on other days."" 16:6 So Moses and Aaron said to all the Israelites, ""In the evening you shall know that it was the LORD who brought you out of the land of Egypt, 16:7 and in the morning you shall see the glory of the LORD, because he has heard your complaining against the LORD. For what are we, that you complain against us?"" 16:8 And Moses said, ""When the LORD gives you meat to eat in the evening and your fill of bread in the morning, because the LORD has heard the complaining that you utter against him--what are we? Your complaining is not against us but against the LORD."" 16:9 Then Moses said to Aaron, ""Say to the whole congregation of the Israelites, 'Draw near to the LORD, for he has heard your complaining.'"" 16:10 And as Aaron spoke to the whole congregation of the Israelites, they looked toward the wilderness, and the glory of the LORD appeared in the cloud. 16:11 The LORD spoke to Moses and said, 16:12 ""I have heard the complaining of the Israelites; say to them, 'At twilight you shall eat meat, and in the morning you shall have your fill of bread; then you shall know that I am the LORD your God.'"" 16:13 In the evening quails came up and covered the camp; and in the morning there was a layer of dew around the camp. 16:14 When the layer of dew lifted, there on the surface of the wilderness was a fine flaky substance, as fine as frost on the ground. 16:15 When the Israelites saw it, they said to one another, ""What is it?"" For they did not know what it was. Moses said to them, ""It is the bread that the LORD has given you to eat." --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/biblereadingplanvp/message

This star studded A lister event where we come together to enact change. John Calipari, Rex Chapman, Antonio Hall, Ramel Bradley, Aaron Boyd, Amy McGrath, State Reps and Senators come together.

This star studded A lister event where we come together to enact change. John Calipari, Rex Chapman, Antonio Hall, Ramel Bradley, Aaron Boyd, Amy McGrath, State Reps and Senators come together.

On this episode we pick the brains of these fledgling Houston hip hop artist $tackz and Blue July. We delve into the creative process, motivation, and what goals they hope to obtain in this musical journey. These young people are ultra hungry and have the courage & bravery to chase their dreams. Hope you enjoy this episode please make sure to subscribe and leave a comment, have a blessed day.

Episode 315: Chuck talks with Midwest Family Mutual's Aaron Boyd about why the company transitioned to remote work long before anyone had ever heard of COVID-19. Plus, NAMIC launches Job Shield America - a new campaign to enact needed federal liability protections as the pandemic continues.

General Services Administration cancels Alliant 2 small business contract Emily Murphy, Administrator of the General Services Administration, provides updates from the General Services Administration about the Alliant 2 small business contract, leadership changes, and reopening strategy The future of governmentwide acquisition contracts Jason Miller, Executive Editor of Federal News Network, and Aaron Boyd, Senior Editor at Nextgov, react to the cancelation of the Alliant 2 small business contract and discuss what they expect to see happen in the future

Aaron Boyd and Ellery Moore Former UK Football Cats Join the show. Adam and Tim talk UK news. Players getting playing time. And more.

Aaron Boyd and Ellery Moore Former UK Football Cats Join the show. Adam and Tim talk UK news. Players getting playing time. And more.

Interview with Aaron Boyd, Director of Chamber Music, Professor of Practice in Violin Interim Head of Strings Music: Aaron Boyd "Schumann Piano Quintet in E-flat Major, op44 I. Allegro brillante"

Today's episode of the Phenomenal 50 features the Piano Quintet in G-minor by Sergei Taneyev performed by pianist Wu Han and the Escher String Quartet (violinists Adam Barnett-Hart and Aaron Boyd, violist Pierre Lapointe, and cellist Dane Johansen) on March 18, 2014 in Alice Tully Hall.

Vanavond om 23.00 uur een nieuwe aflevering van Gonzo’s Return op 40UP Radio met Jan Donkers! De muziek is o.a. van John Prine, Aaron Boyd, Tomar And The FC’s, Grant Peeples en Bob Dylan.

Jean-Marie Leclair's Concerto for Violin, Strings, and Continuo in B-flat major, Op. 10, No. 1 is this week's featured work on the Phenomenal 50. Today's episode features violinist Bella Hristova with violinists Aaron Boyd and Sean Lee, violist Paul Neubauer, cellist Mihai Marica, double-bassist Timothy Cobb, and pianist Gilles Vonsattel in a performance from May 20, 2018.

Michael J and Jimmy discuss the new website www.michaeljweeklybuzz.com where you can now shop on Amazon and the guys will get paid! LOL. Also talked about Dave Mead and Aaron Boyd in Concert on October 15th at the 963 Building in Gladwin (Dave will join us in the studios next week!).Plus they discussed Facebook topics of Michigan Governor budget cuts to the new budget and what they mean to veterans. As well as a situation in a local courthouse. We'd like to hear your thoughts or comments - please email us at michaeljweeklybuzz@gmail.comComplaints, please mail to Jim!Thanks!Have a great week everyone!!

Assembling a list of helpful insights, tips and resources for breaking through the ‘35 Growth Barrier', Scott and Derek talk to Aaron Boyd, the pastor of Exchange Church in Darebin, Victoria to get hear what God has taught him.

Jimmy is live from the Western Conservative Summit at the Convention Center in Downtown Denver. Will Witt, Hans von Svpakovsky and Cully Stimson, and Aaron Boyd all join the show live at the Western Conservative Summit!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jimmy is live from the Western Conservative Summit at the Convention Center in Downtown Denver. Will Witt, Hans von Svpakovsky and Cully Stimson, and Aaron Boyd all join the show live at the Western Conservative Summit!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Veterans Affairs Inspector General Michael Missal discusses his office’s latest report to Congress, and the recommendations they make regarding leadership and governance at the agency. A panel of industry experts share their views on the OMB data strategy action items, and what it means for chief data officers, contractors, and overall data use in government. Aaron Boyd, Senior Editor of NextGov and Jason Miller, executive editor at Federal News Network, discuss the growing retirement backlog, the draft federal data strategy and Technology Modernization Fund appropriations.

The Defense Digital Service has a simple motto: Get shit done. But within the government's largest agency, that’s easier said than done. Nextgov’s Aaron Boyd talks to then-Director Chris Lynch (who announced he would leave government shortly after our interview) and former Chief of Staff and current Hack the Pentagon program manager Reina Staley about the projects and challenges the team has been working on since its inception in 2015.

You can find Red Barn Radio on YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitch, and the Public Radio Exchange. Our weekly show airs live on Wednesday evenings; Join us for weekly Roots Music, Southern Style! Don't forget to tell your favorite public radio station to acquire Red Barn for new regular programming!

The U.S. Digital Service doesn’t work on just one project: Its teams tackle governmentwide projects and drop in to help with specific agency tasks. Nextgov’s Aaron Boyd talked to Director of Engineering David Holmes, software engineer Alberto Colon Viera, and digital service experts Misu Tasnim and Scott Haselton to learn how they push the government’s old systems to modern technology and how they build partnerships with federal employees.

Robert Dacey, chief accountant at the Government Accountability Office, outlines a new report on the government’s finances, and why they’re “unsustainable.” Deborah Lee James, former Secretary of the U.S. Air Force, discusses the branch’s request for funding to fix bases, and the news that Space Force won’t absorb non-Air Force space infrastructure. Aaron Boyd, senior editor of NextGov, details what’s new with the FBI’s Information Technology Enterprise Contract Support contract, and the growing use of general GSA schedules at agencies.

In December 2018, the White House released it updated draft Trusted Internet Connection policy (TIC 3.0) which is a program created by the federal government to consolidate the number of external internet connections within agencies so that IT Teams can more efficiently manage security efforts. On this episode of To The Point Cybersecurity, we are joined by Next Gov’s Senior Editor to discuss the updated policy, how it will impact cloud security and what is means for government networks. For links and resources discussed in this episode, please visit our show notes at https://www.forcepoint.com/govpodcast/e20

Daniel Kaniewski, deputy administrator for resilience at the Federal Emergency Management Agency, discusses lessons learned in disaster response, and how FEMA’s strategic plan is informing their development. Adam Mazmanian, executive editor of FCW, and Aaron Boyd, senior editor at NextGov, discuss developments with the Technology Modernization Fund, and what the future holds for the project. Lt. Gen. Robert Shea (USMC, Ret.), president & CEO at AFCEA International, and Vice Adm. Peter Daly (USN, Ret.), CEO of the U.S. Naval Institute, discuss trends from this year’s WEST 2019 conference, and the evolving relationship between industry and the U.S. Navy.

Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX) details why the role of the federal CIO needs to expand, and why he believes the United States needs a national artificial intelligence strategy. Antonio Doss, district director of the Small Business Administration Washington Metropolitan Area District Office, and Ann Sullivan, chief advocate at Women Impacting Public Policy, discuss the ChallengeHER initiative, and why it’s important to encourage women-led businesses to work with the federal government. Federal News Radio Reporter Nicole Ogrysko, FCW Cyber & Defense Reporter Lauren Williams, and Aaron Boyd, senior editor of NextGov, discuss this week’s top federal stories. Topics on this edition include the first Marine use of Other Transaction Authority, the Defense Department’s back-office cloud contract and the potential for a government shutdown.

Gabe talks with Aaron Boyd, songwriter of "God of this City", about writing the song and what he has done before and after. Aaron Boyd also discusses his involvement with World Orphans, an organization that empowers churches around the world to fight poverty. Join our team at Patreon: Patreon.com/decentchristiantalk Visit our website at decentchristiantalk.com

Aaron shares the surprising ways in which his physical blindness helps him see a lot more.

Aaron shares the surprising ways in which his physical blindness helps him see a lot more.

  Bio Dr. Nii-Quartelai Quartey (@drniiquartelai) is a trusted strategic partner and community advocate. He’s currently Senior Advisor and National LGBT Liaison at AARP, where he serves as a strategic advisor to the Senior Vice President of Multicultural Leadership. He also serves AARP in an enterprise-wide role charged with building national awareness and deepening intersectional community engagement to advance AARP's social impact agenda. Dr. Quartey is dedicated to advancing the affirming influence of corporate and non-profit executives on LGBTQ civil rights. Previously, he was the National Strategic Partnership Manager at American Heart. Dr. Quartey earned his B.A. in Political Science with a Minor in Critical Approaches to Leadership from the University of Southern California, and his Masters in Social Entrepreneurship & Change from Pepperdine University, where he also earned his Doctorate of Education in Organizational Leadership. Resources AARP’s LGBT Pride Portal Maintaining Dignity: A Survey of LGBT Adults Age 45 and Older   Uber stops requiring arbitration from sexual assault victims, employees and drivers just days before the Supreme Court ruled that such agreements are enforceable The Supreme Court ruled on Monday of this week, in a 5-4 decision, that employers can force employees to sign arbitration agreements to prevent them from joining class-action lawsuits. Uber announced that it will stop implementing its long-time policy of forcing passengers who allege sexual assault at the hands of drivers into arbitration. All Uber passengers, drivers and employees will now be able to choose the venue in which they wish to bring their claims. CNN reported two weeks ago that passengers have accused 103 Uber drivers of sexual assault over the past 4 years. Sara Ashley O’brien reports in CNN. House takes up Net Neutrality CRA The House is now reviewing the Senate’s Congressional Review Act resolution to nullify the Trump administration FCC’s repeal of the net neutrality rules the FCC adopted back in 2015. The House needs to vote on the resolution by June 12th. Representative Mike Doyle—a Democrat from Pennsylvania—introduced a companion resolution, but that can’t come to a floor vote until the House votes on the Senate’s resolution, which needs 218 votes to pass a House in which Republicans hold a 52-member majority. John Eggerton reports in Broadcasting and Cable. House Committee rejects Trump’s efforts to water down ZTE sanctions The House Appropriations Committee agreed by voice vote last week to disabuse the Trump administration of any notion that it would be watering down sanctions against Chinese phone manufacturer ZTE. The Trump administration has been at odds with law enforcement over sanctions the administration announced it would be taking against China-based phone manufacturer ZTE, but then backtracked on. A couple of weeks ago, U.S.  Commerce Department Secretary Wilbur Ross imposed a seven-year ban on the sale and purchase of ZTE products. China then requested that the U.S. ease up on the sanctions because they’d likely devastate the company. President Trump and Ross had begun reconsidering the sanctions and the president says they’re working more closely with Chinese President Xi a “way to get back into business, fast”.   But law enforcement officials, including FBI Director Christopher Wray, told a Senate Appropriations subcommittee that he was “deeply concerned” about the threat ZTE poses to the U.S. telecommunications network. And Republicans and Democrats alike have for years warned about ZTE’s spying capability. Eli Okun reports for Politico. FCC puts Sinclair-Tribune merger back on the table The FCC has opened a new comment cycle for the Sinclair-Tribune merger. But the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit is still reviewing how many TV stations Sinclair should own. Democratic FCC Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel says the FCC should wait to reopen the Sinclair docket until after the court makes decision. Reply comments in the new proceeding are due on July 11th. Amazon will adopt board diversity rule Amazon announced, after first resisting a shareholder proposal for Amazon to implement best practices to improve diversity, that it will now support it. The company announced on Monday of last week that it would now adopt a policy to include women and people of color in the applicant pool of candidates for its board seats. The company’s initial resistance sparked outrage from its employees. Justice Department and F.B.I. Investigate Cambridge Analytica Cambridge Analytica, the political data firm that filed for bankruptcy last week after a whistleblower revealed the company misused millions of Facebook users’ data to impact the 2016 presidential election, is now under criminal investigation in the U.S. The Justice Department and F.B.I. are apparently in the early stages of the investigation as they have questioned several witnesses. Cambridge Analytica is principally owned by Robert Mercer—a wealthy political donor. Nicholas Confessore and Matthew Rosenberg report in the New York Times. Trump issues Executive Order on CIO Authority President Trump issued an Executive Order last week that strengthens federal agency Chief Information Officers’ ability to set hiring, budget and agenda goals for their departments’ IT enterprises.  Aaron Boyd reports in NextGov.

Today we are joined by Aaron Boyd of Tres Cuervos Leatherworks, a company that creates hand crafted practical goods using American leather, brass, and wood.

Bio Chris J Snook (@chrisjsnook) is the Bestselling Author of Digital Sense: The Common Sense Approach to Effectively Blending Social Business Strategy, Marketing Technology and Customer Experience (Wiley, 2016). He is a Managing Partner at Launch Haus, a venture capital firm focused on cryptocurrency, blockchain, enterprise software, consumer products, digital marketing, event/media properties, and service businesses. He is also a Chairman and Founder of the WorldTokenomicForum ,the leading international organization for enabling public-private cooperation, interoperability, and innovation in token and blockchain based technology. He is also an INC magazine contributor. Resources World Tokenomic Forum Digital Sense: The Common Sense Approach to Effectively Blending Social Business Strategy, Marketing Technology, and Customer Experience by Travis Wright and Chris Snook (Wiley, 2016). Principles: Life and Work by Ray Dalio  News Roundup Trump officials weigh 5G network Trump officials are weighing building a new 5G network to compete with China's, according to a Powerpoint Axios obtained. The plan would be for the federal government to build a 5G network within 3 years. The report was met with resistance from FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, as well Commissioners Mignon Clyburn and Jessica Rosenworcel. Olivia Beavers has the story in the Hill. Which do you think will be built first? The Wall between the US and Mexico or the 5G network? Russia's Twitter presence  Twitter announced on Friday that some 677,000 of its users engaged with a Kremlin-linked troll factory called the Internet Research Agency. Twitter has also identified an additional 13,512 Russian bots on Twitter, bringing the total to over 50,000. One hundred and twenty-six million people saw content from Russian bots on Twitter during the 2016 election cycle. Twitter has big changes in store for the 2018 midterm election to significantly cut back on malicious Russian bots. Twitter also reported that Russian bots retweeted Donald Trump some 500,000 times over just two-and-a-half months between September 1 and November 16, 2016. Facebook reported to the Senate Intelligence Committee that Russian bots created some 129 events. Ashley Gold reports for Politico and Jacqueline Thomas for the Hill. New York Attorney General to Investigate Fake Follower Farm New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman announced that he would be investigating Devumi--a company that sells millions of fake followers to high profile individuals. The New York Times reported over the weekend that some 15% of Twitter's active users are actually fake accounts. Nicholas Confessore, Gabriel J.X. Dance, and Richard Harris and Mark Hansen report in the New York Times. Fitness Tracking App reveals secret US Army base location A fitness tracking app called Strava inadvertently revealed the locations of secret U.S. army basis via military personnel who tracked their exercise by using the app. Alex Hern reports for the Guardian. Trump nominates Suzette Kent as CIO President Trump has nominated a new Chief Information Officer. Suzette Kent was previously with Ernst & Young, JP Morgan and the Carreker Corporation over 27 years in financial an payment services. Aaron Boyd reports in Next.gov.            

As part of the Enviva Interview series, here is: Cooee! Podcast: Aaron Boyd - "In search of success"

MAY THE FOURTH BE WITH YOU! On this episode of Radio Free Mandalore: Tim, Kevin and Patrick are all in the same place! PART ONE: Colleen McMahon and Aaron Boyd call in to discuss the 40th Anniversary Panel at Star Wars Celebration! INTERLUDE: Taco Bell. PART TWO: Jared Jones and Aaron Walton call in to discuss The Last Jedi Panel at Star Wars Celebration. INTERLUDE: The boys finally get their donuts. PART THREE: Tim debunks yet another crazy internet theory. Follow our guest hosts on Twitter: Colleen McMahon: @LeenyCap Aaron Boyd: @TheKenobiPOV Jared Jones: @ISnowNothin Aaron Walton: @AaronOKC Check out Colleen's blog: beensolo.com Check out Colleen's podcast: Amateur Pod Check our Jared's podcast: Podcast 2187

Before listening to this episode make sure to check out episode 53 of Rogue Won for part one of our Star Wars Celebration Orlando 2017 recap!   This week Hawes and Will are joined by Johnny Grasso and Jessie McGarity to continue their recap of this years Star Wars Celebration.   The Making Star Wars party, the night Hawes was most nervous about, turns out to be the highlight of the whole trip! The poem were released, how does Johnny feel about it? Saturday of Celebration. Sal and his wonderful family get much deserved recongnition during the Rebel panel. Hawes, Johnny and Jessie spend the day wandering the show floor and Hawes blows cash on Star Wars stuff. The crew gets together to hang out again Saturday night and Aaron Boyd blows Hawes away with his arsenal of impressions. Hawes, Jessie, Calvin, Stephanie and Johnny have a run in with a malfunctioning parking meter. Sunday of Celebration. Hawes and Jessie say good bye to all of their new friends, and Hawes starts suffering from post Celebration blues.   Like our AWARD WINNING theme song? Be sure to check out the band who provided the music. They are Stoned Cobra and you can find them on iTunes, Spotify or at:   http://stonedcobra.bandcamp.com   Check out our Blue Harvest merch store at:   http://www.teepublic.com/user/blueharvestpodcast  

Works for solo piano by Falla and Albeniz performed by Alessio Bax, piano on May 17, 2015. Work for string quartet and guitar by Boccherini performed by Jason Vieaux, guitar with Escher String Quartet: Adam Barnett-Hart, violin, Aaron Boyd, violin, Pierre Lapointe, viola, and Dane Johansen cello on May 17, 2015. Falla: Danza del molinera from El sombrero de tres picos for Piano Albeniz: Tango from Espana: Seis Hojas de Album for Piano, Op. 165 (arr. Godowsky) Boccherini: Quintet No. 4 in D Major for Guitar, Two Violins, Viola, and Cello, G. 448 It’s time to get out of your chair: this podcast is all about la danza, the dance.The inspiration came from the final piece on the podcast: Boccherini’s Quintet for guitar and string quartet, G. 448, subtitled “Fandango.” The first two movements of the piece are relatively unassuming: a delicate Pastoral, followed by an Allegro that foregrounds the guitar a bit more. But in the final movements, the pace accelerates, the music gets livelier.To get us in the mood to tango, we’ve got a few openers, both featuring pianist Alessio Bax. First, the Dance of the Miller, by Manuel de Falla. After an attention-grabbing introduction, we get a spirited dance, which is no surprise, since the piece is actually a reworking of a ballet that Falla originally wrote for the great Russian impresario Sergei Diaghilev and the Ballet Russes. Next is Tango, from the six-movement collection Espana by Isaac Albeniz. Tango is the second piece in the original grouping, and Albeniz’s most famous melody. It’s been reworked for many instruments over the years. It is a charming, slightly seductive tune, immediate in its appeal.We conclude with the Boccherini quintet.

On this third instalment of a very special episode of Steele Wars, listeners call in and share their favourite moments, memories and episodes… -Jennifer Miller recalls checking out Steele Wars after hearing Nick Mason mention the show on the Weekly Planet podcast, as well as her favourite moment from any episode which was Steele and Dilruk Jayasinha reacting to the Rogue One trailer (Ep 103 : Rogue One Trailer in-podcast reaction – Comedian Dilruk Jayasinha & I watch the Rogue One trailer for the first time), the live episode she believes had the least Star Wars talk, episode 90, with Dean Haglund and Justin Hamilton, and the only call in show she was able to listen to live, call in show #3 with Mr. Sunday Movies. -Aaron Boyd recalls finding Steele Wars through Steele’s guest appearances on The Star Wars Underworld Podcast, listening to Now This is Podcasting for the first time (NTIP episode 153), and Aaron’s favourite moment from Steele Wars, Steele sitting on a stoop waiting for Jason Ward, periscoping and Itty Bitty musical (Ep 101.1 : San Diego Comic Con Thursday – Gonk Droid’s first SDCC panel, Steele’s impromptu musical & much more). -Patrick Bonfrisco recalls coming over to Steele Wars from Wil Anderson’s TOFOP podcast, and his favourite moment, which was Jacob calling in to talk to Steele about Rogue One and Jyn Erso (Live Call In Show – Ep 5 : Not with Johnny Grasso of the Rogue Won podcast – Is the late change of composer a bad sign for Rogue One?). Eric and Patrick reminisce about that time that Steele got disconnected from his own show and the callers took over (Live Call In Show – Ep 10 : Tyler Westhause of The Star Wars Podcast Alliance & StarWars.com contributor – Your Rogue One calls & much more). SUPPORT STEELE WARS ON PATREON! Enjoy all our bonus shows and full back catalogue direct to the podcast player or app of your choice while ensuring the continuing production of the Steele Wars Star Wars podcast. Bonus content shows include Making Steele Wars, Steele Wars Live Movie Commentaries, Live Call In Bonus Show, Patreon Q&A Show, full length insert free versions of all Steele Wars episodes and Gonk & Steele's Trash Compactor (when Gonk isn't so busy). www.patreon.com/SteeleWars LISTEN LIVE AND PARTICPATE IN THE STEELE WARS CALL I N SHOW STREAMLIVE BlogTalkRadio.com/SteeleWars CALL IN (646) 668-8360 USA SKYPE IN +1 (646) 668-8360 WORLDWIDE www.SteeleWars.com

Miles talks with Aaron about: The idea of worship and justice. How Aaron got involved in worship ministry in Northern Ireland. The church landscape in Ireland. How worship is more than music. The art of taking simple truth and creating music from them. (Check out Jesus Healer) The power of coming together in corporate worship. The balance of loving God and loving your neighbor. The process of recording his latest album. Aaron explains how being a local worship leader influences his life. We're called to glorify God, serve the church, and honor each other. Aaron talks about the power of leading worship at places that don't normally have times for worship. How people can partner with Bluetree.

Hear from Aaron Boyd, writer of God of This City, and Kristian Stanfill, writer of Beautiful Jesus, as we take an inside look at the stories behind the songs on the new CD from Passion/sixsteps – Passion: God of This City.