Podcasts about learning curves

Producer/Director - Jeremy McCarter, Sound Designer - Misha Fiksel Making its World Premiere at the venerable Tribeca Festival and featured on Apple Podcasts, MakeBelieve's revelatory new take on Shakespeare's iconic tragedy drops you inside the fractured mind of the prince.  Produced and directed by Jeremy McCarter and with breathtaking binaural sound design by Tony-Award winner Mikhail "Misha" Fiksel, this is Hamlet as you've never heard it before. JEREMY McCARTER Jeremy is the founder and executive producer of Make-Believe Association, a nonprofit audio production company. Prior to Hamlet, he co-created, co-wrote, and executive produced Lake Song, the acclaimed audio-drama series that was an Official Selection of the Tribeca Festival, a Webby Award nominee, and the winner of three Signal Awards. He also co-wrote (with Natalie Moore) and executive-produced City on Fire: Chicago Race Riot 1919, an audio docudrama about the summer that ravaged and remade the city. It was co-produced by Make-Believe Association and WBEZ, and won the Headliner Award for Best in Show for radio broadcasts in 2019. Prior to founding Make-Believe, he spent five years on the artistic staff of the Public Theater in New York, where he created and ran the Public Forum series. These performances and conversations featured many of America's leading actors, writers, activists, and community leaders, exploring the intersection of arts and society. MISHA FIKSEL Initially a theatrical artist, Fiksel pursued his curiosity and appreciation of the screen, both as a composer and a sound designer. He has scored several independent feature films, including “Glitch” and “The Wise Kids” as well several shorts such as “Alien Queens”, “Both/And” and “The Learning Curve” (a short film inspired by an acclaimed immersive theatrical production exploring the high school experience). Misha has worked on several trailers and promotional videos for various corporate and non-for-profit clients and expanding on his collaboration with Albany Park Theatre Project, he worked with documentary director Dan Andries, scoring several film adaptions of APTP's stage plays, including “Feast” which received the 2018 Emmy (Midwest) for Direction.   The Credits Listen to MakeBelieve's Hamlet here Subscribe to The Rough Cut podcast and never miss an episode Visit The Rough Cut on YouTube

North Carolina Wesleyan's John Thompson has over 30 years of experience teaching the game of basketball. He discusses the teaching and learning processes, including how to introduce systems of play, what to do when players don't get it, and being yourself as a coach.This episode is sponsored by the Dr. Dish Basketball Shooting Machine. Mention "Quick Timeout" and receive $300 off on the Dr. Dish Rebel, All-Star, and CT models.If you're already using tools like FastDraw, FastScout, or FastRecruit—you know how essential they are to your workflows. And now that they're fully part of the Hudl ecosystem, they're more powerful than ever. From film and play diagrams to scouting reports and custom recruiting boards, everything flows together. One system. Built for high-performance programs. Learn more at hudl.com/aquicktimeout.

In this episode of Molecule to Market, you'll go inside the outsourcing space of the global drug development sector with Hella Kohlhof, CSO at Immunic. Your host, Raman Sehgal, discusses the pharmaceutical and biotechnology supply chain with Hella, covering: How the 'waste of two molecules' led to the spin-out creation of Immunic Therapeutics. The perfect blend of a founding team willing to split responsibility, learn and have a go. Ending up as a Nasdaq-listed company via a reverse merger... and all the new challenges that came with it. Immunic's divide-and-conquer global outsourcing strategy, while retaining tight control. Examples of how geopolitical issues have impacted a biotech's growth. Hella leads the Immunic's scientific strategy, including mode of action research, preclinical studies, and biomarker development. Dr. Kohlhof brings deep expertise in immunology, oncology, and drug development, with previous roles at 4SC AG, where she led preclinical and clinical projects. She holds a doctorate in biology from Ludwig Maximilians University of Munich and completed her postdoc at the Helmholtz Centre, focusing on B cell development. She holds several patents, has co-authored numerous publications, and is a regular speaker at scientific and industry events. Please subscribe, tell your industry colleagues and join us in celebrating and promoting the value and importance of the global life science outsourcing space. We'd also appreciate a positive rating! Molecule to Market is also sponsored and funded by ramarketing, an international marketing, design, digital and content agency helping companies differentiate, get noticed and grow in life sciences.

Today we're diving into a topic that keeps many executives awake at night—ERP implementations. More specifically, why so many of them fail and, perhaps more importantly, how to fix them midstream before they derail your operations. Joining Mike Konrad is someone who knows this space inside and out—Chintan Sutaria. Sutaria grew up working in an EMS business from a young age, gaining firsthand experience in the unique challenges of our industry. His career path took him into the world of business process consulting at some of the largest Big 5 firms, and he has since worked with numerous EMS companies on a wide range of projects. Many may recognize Sutaria as the founder and former CEO of CalcuQuote, a well-known supply chain management software company for the EMS industry. Recently, he founded, OpenJar, a consultancy dedicated to helping electronics manufacturers navigate complex business challenges—including ERP implementations. We'll discuss his new company as well as his recent blog post, "Why Your ERP Implementation Failed (and How to Fix It Midstream)", explore common pitfalls, and uncover strategies to steer your ERP project back on course. Chapters: 00:00:00 Common Failures in ERP Implementations and How to Fix Them 00:02:20 Transitioning from Calcot to Open Jar  00:04:07 Embracing Innovative Ideas with Open Jar Philosophy 00:07:47 Why Your ERP Implementation Failed and How to Fix It 00:08:06 The Challenges of SAP and ERP Implementations 00:10:00 The Importance of Second Opinions in ERP Implementations 00:12:05 Common Misconceptions in ERP Implementation  00:13:57 Navigating the Learning Curve in New Systems 00:15:53 Key Criteria for Successful Project Implementation 00:17:42 Identifying Unique Strengths in EMS Companies  00:19:39 Challenges in Change Management for EMS Software 00:21:47 Early Warning Signs of a Failing ERP System 00:23:34 Navigating ERP Implementation Challenges 00:25:40 Keeping Cool Under Pressure: A Guide to Effective Problem Solving 00:27:32 Importance of ERP Functionality Prioritization  00:29:33 Navigating ERP Implementation Changes  00:31:56 Balancing Efficiency with Employee Discomfort in ERP Systems 00:33:22 Importance of Structured Approach in Consulting  00:35:29 Challenges in Software Implementation  00:37:40 The Challenges of Implementing Systems in Small Businesses 00:39:47 Challenges of Scaling a Business with Automation 00:41:55 Essential Strategies for Successful ERP Implementation  00:43:55 Insights with Serial Entrepreneur Chintan Sataria 00:45:56 Podcast Updates and Listener Engagement  

Teenagers with superpowers in a post-apocalyptic highschool setting. What could possibly go wrong? Join our heroic players Byll, Jorien, and Monica in their fight against the evil that Joaquin will unleash upon them. Intro Music: Aaron Kenny - Yonder Hill and Dale Outro Music: John Deley and the 41 Players - Ersatz Bossa (Sting) Check out our: Discord Chat: https://discord.com/invite/yRBnVqVm2F Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/BoldCrewRPG LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/BoldCrewRPG

Check out my newsletter at TKOPOD.com and join my new community at TKOwners.comI sat down with Michael Shimeles to talk about the most approachable path into building with AI. We got into why you don't need to be technical to start building powerful AI automations, how to sharpen your edge as a non-developer, and why “just building stuff” is the most important thing you can do right now. We covered tools like Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Make, n8n, and Gumloop, and even talked about wrapping these workflows in simple web apps. We also explored AI-first product ideas, smart ways to escape the “tech bubble,” and how beautiful design can become your moat.You can find Michael on X at x.com/rasmickyy and check out what he's working on at rasmic.xyzHere are direct links to all the tools, platforms, and APIs mentioned in the episode:

In this conversation, Dylan Silver interviews Frank Dixon, a successful real estate wholesaler who transitioned from a corporate job to the real estate industry. Frank shares his journey of discovering real estate through podcasts, making his first investment, and eventually starting his own company, Evolve Estate. He discusses the challenges he faced during the transition, the importance of mentorship, and the lessons learned in the first year of running his business. The conversation emphasizes the significance of learning from experienced individuals in the field and adapting to the ever-changing landscape of real estate wholesaling. Professional Real Estate Investors - How we can help you: Investor Fuel Mastermind:  Learn more about the Investor Fuel Mastermind, including 100% deal financing, massive discounts from vendors and sponsors you're already using, our world class community of over 150 members, and SO much more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/apply   Investor Machine Marketing Partnership:  Are you looking for consistent, high quality lead generation? Investor Machine is America's #1 lead generation service professional investors. Investor Machine provides true ‘white glove' support to help you build the perfect marketing plan, then we'll execute it for you…talking and working together on an ongoing basis to help you hit YOUR goals! Learn more here: http://www.investormachine.com   Coaching with Mike Hambright:  Interested in 1 on 1 coaching with Mike Hambright? Mike coaches entrepreneurs looking to level up, build coaching or service based businesses (Mike runs multiple 7 and 8 figure a year businesses), building a coaching program and more. Learn more here: https://investorfuel.com/coachingwithmike   Attend a Vacation/Mastermind Retreat with Mike Hambright: Interested in joining a “mini-mastermind” with Mike and his private clients on an upcoming “Retreat”, either at locations like Cabo San Lucas, Napa, Park City ski trip, Yellowstone, or even at Mike's East Texas “Big H Ranch”? Learn more here: http://www.investorfuel.com/retreat   Property Insurance: Join the largest and most investor friendly property insurance provider in 2 minutes. Free to join, and insure all your flips and rentals within minutes! There is NO easier insurance provider on the planet (turn insurance on or off in 1 minute without talking to anyone!), and there's no 15-30% agent mark up through this platform!  Register here: https://myinvestorinsurance.com/   New Real Estate Investors - How we can work together: Investor Fuel Club (Coaching and Deal Partner Community): Looking to kickstart your real estate investing career? Join our one of a kind Coaching Community, Investor Fuel Club, where you'll get trained by some of the best real estate investors in America, and partner with them on deals! You don't need $ for deals…we'll partner with you and hold your hand along the way! Learn More here: http://www.investorfuel.com/club   —--------------------

Beginning his amazing real estate investing career at a young age, Donato Callahan shares the secrets to scaling investments, leveraging tech tools, and making bold choices to create generational wealth in today's competitive market and beyond.See full article: https://www.unitedstatesrealestateinvestor.com/creating-holistic-wealth-through-real-estate-invigorating-lessons-from-donato-callahan/(00:00) - Introduction to The REI Agent Podcast by Mattias and Erica(00:24) - Mattias Reflects on Burnout and Coaching Lessons(04:58) - Guest Introduction: Donato Callahan's Real Estate Journey(05:16) - Donato's Early Start in Real Estate: From College to House Hacking(07:33) - Scaling Up: Moving from House Hacking to 172-Unit Investments(08:43) - The Learning Curve of Commercial Real Estate(10:18) - Building and Working in Teams for Real Estate Success(12:16) - Commercial Real Estate Deal Numbers and Equity Strategies(15:19) - Bright Investor: Donato's Software for Real Estate Investors(17:07) - Bright Investor's Market Data Tools and Benefits(19:24) - Enhancing Real Estate Agent Credibility with Bright Investor(22:07) - Leveraging Data for Pricing and Listing Success(27:59) - The Importance of Pricing and Market Cycles(29:38) - Historical Perspectives on Real Estate Investment(35:38) - Inflation, Appreciation, and the Value of Real Estate Assets(41:15) - Real Estate vs. Traditional Retirement Plans(45:04) - Syndications: A Passive Way to Invest in Real Estate(46:23) - Donato's Mentorship Program for Commercial Real Estate(46:49) - Where to Reach Donato for Bright Investor or Mentorship(47:00) - Donato's Book Recommendations(47:33) - Closing Remarks and Call to ActionContact Donato Callahandonatocallahan.comFacebookInstagramLinkedInBright InvestorX--Go to reiagent.com for more amazing tips on achieving holistic success!

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Alisha Searcy and Massachusetts civics teacher Kelley Brown interview Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jack Rakove, Coe Professor Emeritus at Stanford University. Prof. Rakove explores the origins of the American Revolution and U.S. Constitution through the lives of the nation's Founding Era figures. Reflecting on young John Adams' […]

In this enlightening conversation, Valerie Lynn speaks with Raja Katz, an international airline pilot and advocate for women in aviation.  They discuss Raja's journey into aviation, the challenges she faced in a male-dominated industry, and the importance of building confidence and mentorship.  Raja shares insights on flight safety, the daily life of a pilot, and the significance of female solidarity.  The conversation emphasizes the need for authenticity in leadership and the ongoing fight against gender bias in aviation, inspiring future generations to pursue their dreams without fear.Chapters: 02:50 Raja's Journey into Aviation05:52 Building Confidence in a Male-Dominated Field08:44 The Importance of Mentorship and Role Models11:31 Understanding Turbulence and Flight Safety14:23 Daily Life on the Flight Deck17:18 Learning Curves and Personal Growth20:22 Embracing Authenticity in Aviation24:28 Embracing Duality: Being a Swifty and a Pilot25:32 Navigating Gender Stereotypes in Aviation27:49 The Power of Feminine Energy in Leadership28:15 Leading by Example: Empowering Women in Leadership29:52 Calling Out Discrimination: The Right to Speak Up31:36 The Journey of Self-Discovery and Overcoming Fear34:14 Overcoming Doubt: A Personal Story of Resilience37:01 The Impact of Societal Expectations on Women38:52 Championing Women: The Importance of Support41:19 Women Supporting Women: Breaking the Competitive Mindset45:18 Living Authentically: A Taylor Swift ReflectionConnect with Raja:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raja_in_the_sky/?hl=enElevateHer: https://elevateheraviation.co.uk/f/raja-katz-on-her-aviation-journeyConnect with Us: Follow The Women On Top Podcast on Apple, Spotify or anywhere you get your podcasts and Subscribe for more empowering conversations and stories! The Women On Top on YouTube The Women On Top on Instagram The Women On Top on LinkedIn

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Alisha Searcy and Massachusetts civics teacher Kelley Brown interview Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Jack Rakove, Coe Professor Emeritus at Stanford University. Prof. Rakove explores the origins of the American Revolution and U.S. Constitution through the lives of the nation's Founding Era figures. Reflecting on young John Adams' vivid depiction of his schoolhouse in colonial Massachusetts, Rakove offers context for the political and social landscape of the 18th-century America. He discusses the central constitutional dispute between the British Parliament and the American colonies over political authority, which escalated after the Stamp Act crisis and the Boston Tea Party. Prof. Rakove traces the emergence of the Continental Congress as a revolutionary governing body and its role in declaring independence. He also shares the moral contradictions of liberty in a society dependent on slavery and explains how internal debates over slavery shaped politics within the Continental Congress. Additionally, Prof. Rakove highlights the contributions of Alexander Hamilton and James Madison in building a durable federal constitutional system and explains Madison's critical role in drafting the Bill of Rights. He closes with a reading from Revolutionaries: A New History of the Invention of America.

If Pope Leo XIV decides to take on some of the world's most powerful leaders, he can rely on the nerves of steel he developed while leading the Catholic Church in his adopted homeland of Peru. When he was archbishop, he found himself in the middle of a conflict between the leftist guerilla movement, known as the Shining Path, and the right-wing Catholic group Opus Dei, which supported the authoritarian government. GUEST:MATTHEW CASEY-PARISEAULT of Arizona State University is based in Lima, where he studies the relationship between the church and state.

In this discussion, Cristina Flaschen, CEO of Pandium, speaks with Kayleen Standridge, Senior Technical Product Manager at Stellar Cyber, about the unique challenges of building integrations within cybersecurity platforms.Kayleen's Background and Approach to IntegrationsKayleen shares her journey from technical support and professional services roles at companies like ClickUp and Podium to leading integration strategy at Stellar Cyber. She highlights how her early customer-facing experience shaped her approach to solving complex integration problems that deliver real value to users.Integration Challenges in CybersecurityStellar Cyber's focus is on unifying security data from a wide array of systems, enabling faster threat detection and response. Kayleen explains that one of the biggest hurdles is accessing highly varied and often locked-down customer environments—many of which rely on legacy or on-premise systems. To address this, her team has developed a streamlined intake and testing process, often simulating data based on API documentation when direct access isn't feasible. This ensures smoother development and troubleshooting, even when working with restricted or inconsistent data sources.Data Quality, Compliance, and SecurityData variability is a constant challenge, especially when logs and records are generated or entered in different formats. Kayleen describes how Stellar Cyber uses log parsers and regex-based solutions to handle these inconsistencies. She also emphasizes the heightened compliance requirements in cybersecurity, such as strict credential management and the need to support on-premise deployments for customers concerned with data sovereignty.Learning Curve and Industry NuancesTransitioning into cybersecurity brought a steep learning curve, particularly with industry-specific terminology and compliance standards. Kayleen notes that company-provided certifications and hands-on experience were key to ramping up quickly. While some integration challenges are unique to security, many - like supporting legacy systems - are common across SaaS industries.The Future of Integrations: Democratization and AILooking ahead, Kayleen sees integrations becoming increasingly democratized and customer-driven, with more plug-and-play options and integration platforms empowering non-technical users. She points to the rise of AI-driven orchestration tools, such as BlinkOps, that enable users to build workflows and integrations with minimal technical knowledge. This shift raises new questions around governance and permissioning, as it becomes easier for non-engineers to connect sensitive systems.Product Strategy and PartnershipsKayleen outlines how Stellar Cyber balances customer-driven integration requests with strategic initiatives, such as building bi-directional integrations with cornerstone platforms like ServiceNow. Partnerships play a crucial role in driving mutual value and go-to-market opportunities, especially with large ecosystem players.Advice for Aspiring Integration PMsKayleen encourages aspiring integration product managers to stay curious, focus on customer problems, and prioritize simplicity in integration design—even if it means taking on more complexity internally. She stresses that the most impactful integrations are those that are easy for customers to deploy and manage, ultimately solving real-world challenges.

Teenagers with superpowers in a post-apocalyptic highschool setting. What could possibly go wrong? Join our heroic players Byll, Jorien, and Monica in their fight against the evil that Joaquin will unleash upon them. Intro Music: Aaron Kenny - Yonder Hill and Dale Outro Music: John Deley and the 41 Players - Ersatz Bossa (Sting) Check out our: Discord Chat: https://discord.com/invite/yRBnVqVm2F Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/BoldCrewRPG LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/BoldCrewRPG

In this episode of True Stories at Work, host Michelle Aronson introduces Tracy, an HR executive who got her first HR job the good old fashioned way, nepotism... but absorbed everything and grew from that first big break. Tracy reflects on her early 'black and white' thinking and the pivotal moment she was forced to report to a coworker she couldn't stand, only to discover a valuable mentor and friend. She shares her personal growth journey, echoing Taylor Swift's advice to sometimes look in the mirror to find the problem. Tracy's story also includes a romantic twist: meeting and marrying her husband at work, and how she navigated that tricky situation. The discussion includes navigating love and career, dealing with managerial missteps, and the stark challenges HR professionals face pre- and post-pandemic. Tune in for a blend of juicy, heartfelt, and insightful moments that reveal the true human side of HR. 00:00 Intro 01:27 Tracie's Story 04:25 Stories at Work 27:46 Workplace Confessions Needed 28:45 Culture + Strategy Lab 29:21 Haiku for Tracie Resources Curious about love at work, here are some links to get started: 2024 Workplace Romance Research What Coworkers Really Think About Office Romances | Psychology Today How to Approach an Office Romance (and How Not To) Stories are what we remember and how we connect, so please share yours with me Tell a story! Make a Workplace Confession Ask a question+ make a suggestion Host: Michelle Aronson

It all started with one small change. He thought his DMS setup was fine—until he tweaked a phase-in criteria and suddenly realized how much he was missing. This week on the PartsEdge Podcast, we sat down with Zach Don, a Toyota parts manager who took that moment of chaos and turned it into a better system. He shares what broke, how he fixed it, and why he's now running a smarter, more controlled department. Zach also talks about bringing in team members with different backgrounds, the value of having a “co-pilot” on the reporting side, and how these changes are not only improving efficiency but making his conversations with upper management more impactful.Together, they explore how data-driven decision-making and personalized support have helped shift inventory from inactive to active, and freed up valuable time to focus on growing the business.Tune in for practical insights, relatable moments, and actionable tips for anyone looking to up their game in fixed ops and parts management!--------------------------------------------This show is powered by PartsEdge: Your go-to solution for transforming dealership parts inventory into a powerhouse of profitability. Our strategies are proven to amp up parts sales by a whopping 20%, all while cutting down on idle inventory. If you're looking to optimize your parts management, visit

In this special episode of The Learning Curve, guest co-host Ian Rowe interviews Steven Wilson, a senior fellow at Pioneer Institute and founder of the Ascend Charter Network. Their discussion centers on Wilson's new book, The Lost Decade, which concerns education's shift away from liberal arts and toward social justice ideology and anti-intellectualism. They examine the impact of this shift on […]

In this special episode of The Learning Curve, guest co-host Ian Rowe interviews Steven Wilson, a senior fellow at Pioneer Institute and founder of the Ascend Charter Network. Their discussion centers on Wilson's new book, The Lost Decade, which concerns education's shift away from liberal arts and toward social justice ideology and anti-intellectualism. They examine the impact of this shift on student achievement, highlight successful education models such as classical schools and virtues-based curricula, and stress the importance of maintaining high academic standards. Wilson also touches on the classical learning test as a promising alternative to current, politicized assessments. Wilson and Rowe conclude with a call to focus on truth, knowledge, and honor in education to empower all students.

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Alisha Searcy and U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng interview John Burt, the Paul Prosswimmer Professor of American Literature at Brandeis University. Prof. Burt offers rich insight into the life and work of one of the 20th century's greatest American writers, Robert Penn Warren. Raised in rural southwestern Kentucky, Warren was deeply shaped […]

Episode #158: In this conversation, Kimberly Lovi discusses the importance of separating one's identity from professional outcomes, particularly in high-stakes environments like the legal profession. She emphasizes the learning curve that many new professionals face and the need for self-compassion during challenging times. Lovi shares personal experiences and insights on receiving feedback, the role of leadership in fostering growth, and the importance of advocating for oneself in the workplace. Ultimately, she encourages listeners to embrace failure as a stepping stone to success and to seek support when needed. Chapters: 00:00 Introduction to Identity and Outcomes 03:04 Understanding the Learning Curve in Professional Life 06:37 Separating Self-Worth from Business Outcomes 11:34 The Role of Mentorship and Support 16:04 Leadership and Accountability in Professional Growth 20:46 Finding Solutions and Moving Forward Follow Kimberly on Instagram and TikTok @kimberlylovi or @iconicnationmedia  WATCH us on YouTube and view our brand new studio! 

In this episode of "Trailblazing Tactics," hear from Barbara, Global Director of Marketing and CRM at Summit One Vanderbilt, as she reveals the strategies that have driven success for world-class attractions. Discover how to balance innovative tactics with data-driven results, and why looking "behind the curtain" of your analytics is crucial.Key topics include:A Winning Campaign: Learn how a lead generation campaign for Legoland New York achieved an incredible 26 cents per lead and sold out its "first to play" tickets.Learning from Data: Hear the story of a "failed" campaign that was actually a success hidden by a data tracking error, highlighting the importance of data integrity.Top Marketing Channels: Discover the surprising mix of top-performing channels, where organic search provides the most growth and Connected TV performs nearly as well as search ads.Brand-Powered Performance: Understand how a strong brand is essential for boosting performance marketing and creating a deeper connection with your audience.Advanced CRM & Tech: Get insights into segmenting your audience with unique categories like "sleepers" and the importance of adopting new technologies like AI to stay ahead.

Teenagers with superpowers in a post-apocalyptic highschool setting. What could possibly go wrong? Join our heroic players Byll, Jorien, and Monica in their fight against the evil that Joaquin will unleash upon them. Intro Music: Aaron Kenny - Yonder Hill and Dale Outro Music: John Deley and the 41 Players - Ersatz Bossa (Sting) Check out our: Discord Chat: https://discord.com/invite/yRBnVqVm2F Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/BoldCrewRPG LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/BoldCrewRPG

While today's guest will ultimately tell you that he wishes he'd have found Driveaway sooner, he'll also shoot you straight on the learning curve it requires. Driveaway is not for the faint of heart or the ill-prepared. In fact, if you enter this space thinking that you're just going to half-heartedly cruise your way to an easy six-figure income, this business will chew you up and spit you out. However, if you'll give it time and learn the craft, the learning curve of Driveaway could lead you to the land of milk and honey! In today's episode, we begin a conversation with Clive Williams that highlights his journey to Driveaway and how he's navigated its early challenges.Show Notes:“Just out here Truckin!” Clive joins us from the road. (1:34)The Learning Curve of Driveaway (6:01)Clive's advice for newcomers to Driveaway (8:37)Keep Trucking, Clive! The Six-Figure Trucker is a weekly podcast about driveaway trucking brought to you by Norton Transport. For more information or to subscribe, please visit Six-FigureTrucker.com.

In this episode of the Dividend Talk Podcast, we discuss our personal experiences and mistakes in dividend investing. We reflect on current market events, particularly in the oil sector, and share insights on our investment strategies. The conversation covers various themes, including the importance of recognizing when to sell stocks, the pitfalls of high portfolio turnover, and the challenges of trusting management. We emphasize learning from past mistakes to improve future investment decisions.

EPISODE DESCRIPTION:In part two of this two-part episode, Cathy and I dive deep into two more of those sneaky, often invisible struggles that so many of us experience when parenting through substance use and mental health challenges.PART TWO:In part two, we marvel at and empathize with you when it comes to the insane learning curve parents face when their child is experimenting with or addicted to substances and facing mental health issues. We faced it ourselves and proudly wear our honorary Real Life Research Ph.D.'s. We then share the very real feeling of doubt and acknowledge how it can reach far beyond just parenting. This experience can knock you off your feet and make your world feel like a movie set - we get it, and we're here to talk about it. EPISODE RESOURCES:All Kinds Of Therapy - treatment and resource locator: www.allkindsoftherapy.comDr. Gabor Maté websiteHopestream podcast episode with Dr. Maté (episode 131)This podcast is part of a nonprofit called Hopestream CommunityLearn about The Stream, our private online community for momsFind us on Instagram hereFind us on YouTube hereDownload a free e-book, Worried Sick: A Compassionate Guide For Parents When Your Teen or Young Adult Child Misuses Drugs and AlcoholHopestream Community is a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and an Amazon Associate. We may make a small commission if you purchase from our links.

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-host Alisha Searcy and guest co-host Walter Blanks interview Shaka Mitchell, senior fellow at the American Federation for Children. Mr. Mitchell shares about his compelling personal and professional journey in education reform. Shaka discusses how his formative experiences shaped his passion for expanding charter public schools, school choice, and empowering families. He […]

Would you like access to our advanced agency training for FREE? https://www.agencymastery360.com/training What really happens after you sell your agency? Brent Weaver, founder of UGURUS, knows firsthand — and it wasn't the beach-and-cocktails story most agency owners imagine. In this second half of our conversation, Brent opens up about what really happens after you sell a business, why his team stuck around (when they had every reason to bolt), navigating the shift from entrepreneur to executive within a corporate machine. He also lays down a fresh perspective on where agencies are headed in the AI era — and why human advantage is still your biggest asset. If you missed Part One, go back — it sets the emotional stage. This one dives into the raw aftermath. Brent Weaver is a veteran digital agency founder who scaled UGURUS, sold it not once, but twice, and is now charting a new course inside a larger ecosystem. But behind the polished LinkedIn update is a journey filled with doubt, identity shifts, and deep loyalty to team and customers. In this episode, we'll discuss: What no one tells you about life after a big exit How Brent is using AI at scale inside E2M Why “human advantage” still wins in an AI-driven world The risk agencies face if they treat AI like a gimmick How to protect clients from the “accountability gap” AI creates Subscribe Apple | Spotify | iHeart Radio Sponsors and Resources E2M Solutions: Today's episode of the Smart Agency Masterclass is sponsored by E2M Solutions, a web design, and development agency that has provided white-label services for the past 10 years to agencies all over the world. Check out e2msolutions.com/smartagency and get 10% off for the first three months of service. What Really Happens After the Deal Closes When most agency owners fantasize about the big exit, they think freedom, cash, maybe a beach. But Brent paints a more nuanced picture: “Selling is one of the most emotional business events you can go through. You feel every end of the spectrum — excitement, fear, uncertainty.” And no, he didn't tell the team beforehand because he wasn't even sure himself. Looking back, he remembers asking himself: ‘Is this what I want? What's going to happen to our customers? Our team?' Spoiler: Nobody left. Because Brent didn't cash out and disappear. He pushed hard to give people incentives to stay, rolled up his sleeves, and stayed to help 10x the next chapter. Brent's first acquisition with Cloudways was scrappy, entrepreneurial, and chaotic in a good way. But once DigitalOcean came into the picture everything changed. Some of the team joined a small company where they had a voice — then suddenly, it was all process, approvals, structure. And not everyone loves that. More recently, after staying at the newly-acquired agency, Brent took a step back from a direct client-facing role. At the same time, he had a bigger role in the back office, so despite people not seeing him as much, they also knew he was still around working on the business. To his knowledge, no one left because of the acquisition. The agency saw the normal amount of churn for the business but all clients and team members knew that Brent was trying to provide a sense of continuity after the sale. Why the Learning Curve is Shorter — and Scarier BBack when Brent started learning about the business, he had no idea how to write a proposal. He didn't know anyone in the industry who could orient him, and ended up writing one in the only format he knew: a high school essay. It was bad. It talked about his interests, why he was trustworthy and why they should hire him. Comparing that experience from the early 2000s to now, where kids are doing triple backflips on BMX bikes at age 12 because they can watch the trick 10 minutes after it's invented on Instagram, the speed at which someone can learn anything now is incredible. And even overwhelming. For agency owners, this means two things: There's never been a better time to start. There's never been a harder time to stand out. AI, Meta, and the Future of Agencies Ever since WordPress came out, everyone thought agencies were dead. To Brent, all it did was create more demand for people who knew how to use it. Same with Meta's new tools or any AI platform. Brent's take is clear: The tools will make advertising more accessible. But that will actually increase demand for agencies who know how to go deeper. In his view, there's no world where his old restaurant client — who had a flip phone and a fifth-grade education — was ever going to run his own ads. He just wants to cook. Translation: AI doesn't replace relationships. It just raises the bar on what value you're bringing to that relationship. Infusing AI Horizontally Across a Business: Brent's New Role at E2M The reality is, even in the AI era people still crave trust and connection. Even in a world where AI is analyzing spreadsheets and diagnosing ad performance better than most marketers, the decision to act still comes down to a human being. “I look at a spreadsheet,” Jason says, “and I want to throw up. But I put it into AI, and suddenly I get clarity.” That's the shift—AI can sift through the noise, but humans still make the call. Business owners aren't about to turn over their bank accounts to a voice assistant. There's always going to be a place for a trusted advisor—someone who knows the game, who gets results, and who's got skin in it with you. For agencies, that's the edge. If you can interpret the data and turn it into action, you're still wildly valuable. This isn't about one person nerding out on ChatGPT after hours. AI isn't a tool for the top—it's a mindset for the whole team. At E2M, he's stepping into a leadership role to help infuse AI horizontally across the company. That means operations, creative, sales—everyone using AI not as a crutch, but as a co-pilot. The agencies that survive the next wave will be the ones who stop treating AI like a gimmick and start treating it like a business partner. Brent's advice: don't wait. Start now, even if it's nights and weekends. Fire yourself from every job you're not elite at. And that now includes jobs that AI can do faster, better, and at scale. "Leverage these tools to gut-check your deliverables,” he says. “You owe it to your clients.” The Legal Line and the Accountability Gap But it's not all upside. Brent drops a crucial warning about accountability. AI might be amazing at cranking out contracts, pitch decks, and even deal structures—but if it screws up, who takes the hit? If chat tells you to jump off a bridge, and it goes south, you're not suing OpenAI,” Brent jokes. You're just canceling your $20 subscription. And that's where real coaches, consultants, and experts still matter. There's a human soul to leadership, and a layer of accountability AI can't (and maybe shouldn't) touch. The smart play? Start with AI to generate, then apply your judgment to validate. Do You Want to Transform Your Agency from a Liability to an Asset? Looking to dig deeper into your agency's potential? Check out our Agency Blueprint. Designed for agency owners like you, our Agency Blueprint helps you uncover growth opportunities, tackle obstacles, and craft a customized blueprint for your agency's success.

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-host Alisha Searcy and guest co-host Walter Blanks interview Shaka Mitchell, senior fellow at the American Federation for Children. Mr. Mitchell shares about his compelling personal and professional journey in education reform. Shaka discusses how his formative experiences shaped his passion for expanding charter public schools, school choice, and empowering families. He reflects on his early work with the Center for Education Reform under Jeanne Allen, and how national leaders like Kevin Chavous influenced his thinking. Drawing on his leadership at charter school networks like Rocketship Education and LEAD Public Schools, Mitchell highlights what makes charter schools in the South successful, especially in Tennessee. Shaka also unpacks the shifting political landscape surrounding charter schools and the urgency of rebuilding bipartisan support. Mitchell discusses his time at the Institute for Justice and the legal strategies behind landmark U.S. Supreme Court victories for school choice. He provides insights into the growing momentum behind education savings accounts, tax credits, and voucher programs. Finally, he breaks down the proposed Educational Choice for Children Act (ECCA), offering a candid assessment of its strengths, weaknesses, and chances of passage in Congress.

Frank Nuzzi, Senior IP Counsel at Siemens, joins David Cowen to unpack the mindset shift every legal professional needs right now. From sandboxing with Microsoft Copilot to pushing the boundaries of AI in legal workflows, this episode dives into how curiosity and experimentation, not perfection are shaping the next generation of legal work. If you're waiting for AI to be flawless before jumping in, you're already behind. Key Topics Covered: Why “don't be cheap on your career” might be the best AI advice you'll hear The productivity edge: how Copilot saves time in Outlook and sharpens legal workflows Frank's system for learning fast: white papers, eBooks, YouTube, and morning study How genAI accelerates legal research and boosts comprehension The reality of “time saved” in legal, quality over quantity Lessons from DHL's legal playbooks and the power of asking “what if?” Why staying curious is the real ROI of AI tools

Teenagers with superpowers in a post-apocalyptic highschool setting. What could possibly go wrong? Join our heroic players Byll, Jorien, and Monica in their fight against the evil that Joaquin will unleash upon them. Intro Music: Aaron Kenny - Yonder Hill and Dale Outro Music: John Deley and the 41 Players - Ersatz Bossa (Sting) Check out our: Discord Chat: https://discord.com/invite/yRBnVqVm2F Twitter Feed: https://twitter.com/BoldCrewRPG LinkTree: https://linktr.ee/BoldCrewRPG

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Alisha Searcy interview Amanda McMullen, President & CEO of the New Bedford Whaling Museum (NBWM). Ms. McMullen explores NBWM's remarkable mission, collections, and economic impact on the Southcoast of Massachusetts. She discusses NBWM's historical roots in the 19th-century Yankee whaling industry that made New Bedford the wealthiest city in the world per capita. She […]

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Alisha Searcy interview Amanda McMullen, President & CEO of the New Bedford Whaling Museum (NBWM). Ms. McMullen explores NBWM's remarkable mission, collections, and economic impact on the Southcoast of Massachusetts. She discusses NBWM's historical roots in the 19th-century Yankee whaling industry that made New Bedford the wealthiest city in the world per capita. She highlights the museum's iconic exhibits, including five full whale skeletons and the Lagoda, the world's largest model whaling ship. Ms. McMullen touches on the whaling industry's close relationship with Quaker abolitionists, the museum's unparalleled collections of scrimshaw and whale ship logbooks, as well as Herman Melville and Moby-Dick's literary legacy in New Bedford and beyond. In closing, she shares how NBWM reaches 140,000 people annually and contributes to the regional economy, while offering a preview of summer plans and exciting future projects under her leadership.

In this episode, Adriana Stan is joined by Jon Coker, founding partner at Eka Ventures, to unpack how the team behind the £68M Fund I has backed 21 early-stage companies driving systemic change in consumer health and sustainable consumption.They dive into the team's shift from MMC Ventures to launching a new kind of impact fund, the lessons learned from backing 3 unicorns, and why founder learning velocity is Jon's No. 1 metric for long-term success.Eka Ventures is an early-stage VC fund with a clear mission: to back the founders building a more equitable, sustainable future with business models that scale both shareholder value and societal return.Here's what's covered:01:50 Jon's journey from analyst to co-managing partner at MMC05:15 Launching Eka Ventures: why impact needs its own home08:30 Choosing the themes: consumer health & sustainable consumption12:45 Building conviction around shared value16:00 Distribution in health: why access is half the battle19:25 Generalist vs. Specialist: where Eka fits in23:10 Fund I analysis: what worked and what didn't27:45 Operating in the “real world”: why it's harder, but worth it30:10 Lessons from unicorns and founder growth34:00 The problem with how VCs evaluate “team”

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Alisha Searcy interview Benjamin Moynihan, Executive Director, and, William Crombie, Director of Professional Development, for the Algebra Project, Inc. Mr. Moynihan and Mr. Crombie reflect on the life and legacy of Civil Rights era icon, and math educator, Bob Moses. They trace Moses's journey from a Harlem upbringing and elite liberal arts education to his transformative […]

In this week's episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Alisha Searcy interview Benjamin Moynihan, Executive Director, and, William Crombie, Director of Professional Development, for the Algebra Project, Inc. Mr. Moynihan and Mr. Crombie reflect on the life and legacy of Civil Rights era icon, and math educator, Bob Moses. They trace Moses's journey from a Harlem upbringing and elite liberal arts education to his transformative grassroots activism in 1960s Mississippi, organizing Black voter registration and co-directing the Freedom Summer Project 1964. They discuss his collaboration with Mississippi sharecropper and Civil Rights era legend Fannie Lou Hamer, and his principled departure from the U.S. to raise a family and teach math in Tanzania, where his educational vision deepened. Bob Moses later founded the Algebra Project to confront math illiteracy as a modern civil rights issue, empowering students of color through community-based Algebra instruction. Moynihan and Crombie explore the Algebra Project's enduring mission; its pioneering role advocating for Algebra I as the gateway course to all higher-level math; and the importance of local buy-in for K-12 education reform. They reflect on Bob Moses's profound, often quiet leadership; Pulitzer-winning Civil Rights Movement historian Taylor Branch's high praise of his courageous voter registration work in Jim Crow Mississippi; and how the Algebra Project's grassroots model of organizing promotes access to high-level math instruction for all American schoolchildren.

Exploring J.J. McCarthy's Potential as the Minnesota Vikings' Starting QB—In this episode of 'The Real Forno Show,' Tyler Forness and producer Dave Stefano delve into the prospects of J.J. McCarthy as the Minnesota Vikings' starting quarterback. They discuss the range of potential outcomes for McCarthy's performance, from potential struggles to possible greatness, while emphasizing the importance of patience and proper development. The conversation also touches on comparisons with other quarterbacks, the impact of coaching, and the role of the team's roster in supporting McCarthy. Tune in for a comprehensive analysis of the Vikings' quarterback situation and its implications for the upcoming season. 00:00 Introduction and Show Overview 01:24 J.J. McCarthy's Potential Outcomes 03:19 Challenges and Comparisons 04:20 Addressing the Negatives 07:22 The Importance of Patience 17:04 National Media Critique 23:50 Positives and Evidence 26:36 Learning Curve of NFL Offenses 27:45 Practice vs. Game Performance 29:32 Comparing Quarterback Prospects 33:43 Deep Ball Mechanics and Footwork 38:51 Potential and Projections for McCarthy 49:06 The Importance of the Run Game 50:07 Upcoming Challenges and Final Thoughts FAN WITH US!!! Tyler Forness @TheRealForno of Vikings 1st & SKOL @Vikings1stSKOL and A to Z Sports @AtoZSportsNFL and Dave Stefano @Luft_Krigare producing this Vikings 1st & SKOL production, on the @RealFornoShow. Podcasts partnered with Fans First Sports Network @FansFirstSN and Fans First Sports Network's NFL feed @FFSN_NFL. ____________________________________________________________ ⭐️ Subscribe to us here! - https://www.youtube.com/@vikings1stskol92 ⭐️ Our Twitter can be found at @Vikings1stSKOL ⭐️ Tyler Forness can be read at A to Z Sports - https://atozsports.com/nfl/minnesota-vikings-news/ ⭐️ At Fans First Sports Network - https://www.ffsn.app/teams/minnesota-vikings/ ⭐️ On Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/vikings1standskol ⭐️ Watch the live show here: https://youtu.be/YVatgMl7CEc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to another episode of Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast by Farley Pool Designs. Today Mike and Trey Farley are joined by Johnny from Smart Aquatics. They discuss transforming backyards into luxurious retreats, the importance of hiring specialized professionals in the pool industry, and the intricacies of designing and constructing high-end residential and commercial pools. They delve into topics such as the popularity of glass tiles, the challenges of working with various materials, and the rise of wellness features in pool design. Johnny shares his journey in the pool industry, highlighting the importance of hands-on experience, formal education, and the development of his own business. The episode also features discussions on innovative projects like all-acrylic pools, the nuances of construction in Miami, and the value of thorough planning and hiring the right team for pool projects. The show wraps up with insights on favorite travel destinations, book recommendations, and the importance of continuous learning and development in the business.   Discover more: https://www.smart-aquatics.com/ https://www.farleypooldesigns.com/ https://www.instagram.com/farleydesigns/ https://www.instagram.com/luxuryoutdoorlivingpodcast/ https://www.instagram.com/poolzila/   00:00 Introduction to Luxury Outdoor Living Podcast 01:50 Johnny's Journey in the Pool Industry 02:48 Challenges and Learning Curves in Pool Design 04:56 Launching Smart Aquatics 07:32 Specialized Pool Design and Construction 14:54 Barbecue Bits Segment: Yoda Pellet Grill 21:11 Innovative Wellness Applications 26:18 Acrylic Pools and Cutting-Edge Projects 30:33 Building a Successful Team 36:06 The Lamborghini Pool Project 38:24 Design Challenges and Simplistic Details 39:49 Tiny Lamborghini and Social Media Skits 40:31 Underwater Photography Adventures 42:48 Pool True Crime: Industry Horror Stories 47:39 Specialty in Pool Design and Construction 48:03 Rapid Fire: Pool Features and Trends 51:46 Advice for Homeowners and Client Relationships 01:07:27 Personal Insights and Favorite Things 01:13:04 Closing Thoughts and Show Purpose  

The Hysteria team is off this week. But we're excited to bring you a recent episode of Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams.In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, we've watched Republicans erode American democracy with alarming speed. While this political moment may feel unprecedented, it isn't new. America has dealt its share of far-right movements, fascist provocateurs, and anti-democratic threats. But time and again, heroes have risen to meet those moments. In this episode, Stacey unpacks how we've fought fascism before – and won. She's joined by the host of MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism.Subscribe to Assembly Required wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Learn & Do More:Be Curious: History can be an extremely useful tool to help us navigate the present. Pick up Rachel Maddow's book Prequel — now available in paperback anywhere books are sold. Also pick up the Assembly Required Recommended Read: The Dictator's Learning Curve by William Dobson.Solve problems: The best thing we can do right now is show up and use our voices. There are two key ways to do this. First: call your representatives! Democrat, Republican, Independent — it doesn't matter. Tell them where you stand and why it matters. Second: get involved locally. Join a protest, volunteer to support a community that is particularly vulnerable right now, donate to a grassroots group in your area. Change starts with showing up, so let's get to work.Do Good: Not only has Trump waged a war on books, he's waged a war on independent businesses. So if you're interested in reading any of the books I mentioned today, or want to pick up our weekly recommended reading, purchase them at a local bookstore. If there isn't a local option near you, or you just prefer the convenience of online shopping, check out small businesses that operate online — like Octavia's Bookshelf.

In this special episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Charlie Chieppo interview New York Times bestselling American sportswriter, biographer, and author Jane Leavy.  Ms. Leavy offers a vivid exploration of Babe Ruth's life and towering legacy. Leavy sheds new light on Ruth's difficult Baltimore childhood, his formative years at St. Mary's Industrial School, and his remarkable early success as a star pitcher with the […]

In this special episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Charlie Chieppo interview New York Times bestselling American sportswriter, biographer, and author Jane Leavy.  Ms. Leavy offers a vivid exploration of Babe Ruth's life and towering legacy. Leavy sheds new light on Ruth's difficult Baltimore childhood, his formative years at St. Mary's Industrial School, and his remarkable early success as a star pitcher with the Boston Red Sox. She discusses Ruth's pivotal sale to the Yankees, his celebrity rise alongside New York City's 1920s boom, his legendary 1927 season with “Murderers' Row,” and his bittersweet final years. Ms. Leavy reflects on Babe Ruth legacy and why he remains the Ruthian symbol of American sports greatness. In closing, Ms. Leavy reads a passage from her book, The Big Fella: Babe Ruth and the World He Created.

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Ret. MN Justice Barry Anderson speak with Wilfrid Prest, Emeritus Professor and Visiting Research Fellow in History and Law at the University of Adelaide in Australia, and biographer of Sir William Blackstone, among the most influential figures in the history of English common law. Prof. Prest discusses Blackstone's […]

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Ret. MN Justice Barry Anderson speak with Wilfrid Prest, Emeritus Professor and Visiting Research Fellow in History and Law at the University of Adelaide in Australia, and biographer of Sir William Blackstone, among the most influential figures in the history of English common law. Prof. Prest discusses Blackstone's formative years in mid-18th-century London and at Pembroke College, Oxford, where a classical education, Enlightenment thought, and legal scholarship shaped his intellectual path. He describes Blackstone's early legal and academic career, including his role as the first Vinerian Professor of English Law and author of An Analysis of the Laws of England. Prest explores how Blackstone's Commentaries on the Laws of England brought clarity and coherence to England's centuries old legal tradition, drawing from foundational documents like Magna Carta and formative figures such as Bracton, Fortescue, and Coke. He examines the Commentaries' lasting impact on American Founding Fathers, including both admirers like Alexander Hamilton and Chief Justice John Marshall and critics like Thomas Jefferson. Prest concludes with reflections on Blackstone's enduring legacy in promoting the rule of law and legal education worldwide. In closing, Prof. Prest reads a passage from his book, William Blackstone: Law and Letters in the Eighteenth Century. 

Today, the What A Day team is off. But we're excited to bring you a recent episode of Assembly Required with Stacey Abrams.In the first 100 days of the Trump Administration, we've watched Republicans erode American democracy with alarming speed. While this political moment may feel unprecedented, it isn't new. America has dealt its share of far-right movements, fascist provocateurs, and anti-democratic threats. But time and again, heroes have risen to meet those moments. In this episode, Stacey unpacks how we've fought fascism before – and won. She's joined by the host of MSNBC's The Rachel Maddow Show and author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Prequel: An American Fight Against Fascism.Subscribe to Assembly Required wherever you get your podcasts and on YouTube. For a closed-captioned version of this episode, click here. For a transcript of this episode, please email transcripts@crooked.com and include the name of the podcast.Learn & Do More:Be Curious: History can be an extremely useful tool to help us navigate the present. Pick up Rachel Maddow's book Prequel — now available in paperback anywhere books are sold. Also pick up the Assembly Required Recommended Read: The Dictator's Learning Curve by William Dobson.Solve problems: The best thing we can do right now is show up and use our voices. There are two key ways to do this. First: call your representatives! Democrat, Republican, Independent — it doesn't matter. Tell them where you stand and why it matters. Second: get involved locally. Join a protest, volunteer to support a community that is particularly vulnerable right now, donate to a grassroots group in your area. Change starts with showing up, so let's get to work.Do Good: Not only has Trump waged a war on books, he's waged a war on independent businesses. So if you're interested in reading any of the books I mentioned today, or want to pick up our weekly recommended reading, purchase them at a local bookstore. If there isn't a local option near you, or you just prefer the convenience of online shopping, check out small businesses that operate online — like Octavia's Bookshelf.

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Alisha Searcy and U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng, speak with Michael Duffy, President of GO Tutor Corps, a nonprofit dedicated to closing achievement gaps through high-dosage tutoring in low-income communities. Mr. Duffy shares insights from his distinguished career in public service and education reform, beginning in Massachusetts state government under Governor Bill […]

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Alisha Searcy and U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng, speak with Michael Duffy, President of GO Tutor Corps, a nonprofit dedicated to closing achievement gaps through high-dosage tutoring in low-income communities. Mr. Duffy shares insights from his distinguished career in public service and education reform, beginning in Massachusetts state government under Governor Bill Weld and later in Boston's charter school movement. He reflects on the influence of the book Reinventing Government and the 1993 Massachusetts Education Reform Act, which helped make the Bay State a national leader in K–12 outcomes. Mr. Duffy also discusses Boston's charter sector, its formative leaders, and how its successful model migrated to New York City, where he worked under Chancellor Joel Klein and Mayor Michael Bloomberg to scale innovation in public education. Now leading GO Tutor Corps, Duffy describes the organization's intensive, relationship-based tutoring model as a powerful tool for addressing pandemic-related learning loss. He offers lessons for policymakers and educators across the country seeking to improve equity and academic outcomes for students most in need.

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts Alisha Searcy and Kelley Brown, a Massachusetts U.S. history and civics teacher, interview Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Rick Atkinson, author of The British Are Coming: The War for America, Lexington to Princeton, 1775-1777. Mr. Atkinson explores the rise and fall of British imperial power in North America, the radical leadership of the American patriot Samuel Adams, and the early military […]

In this episode of Theories of Everything, MIT physicist and historian David Kaiser explores primordial black holes which are hypothetical entities that may have formed before stars or atoms. David discusses their potential role in explaining dark matter, their connections to cosmic inflation, and how they might reshape our understanding of the early universe. This conversation connects the realms of quantum theory, cosmology, and the history of physics. As a listener of TOE you can get a special 20% off discount to The Economist and all it has to offer! Visit https://www.economist.com/toe Join My New Substack (Personal Writings): https://curtjaimungal.substack.com Listen on Spotify: https://tinyurl.com/SpotifyTOE Become a YouTube Member (Early Access Videos): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCdWIQh9DGG6uhJk8eyIFl1w/join Links Mentioned: •⁠ ⁠David Kaiser's published papers: https://arxiv.org/a/kaiser_d_1.html •⁠ ⁠Bell, J. S. “On the Einstein‐Podolsky‐Rosen paradox” (1964): https://cds.cern.ch/record/111654/files/vol1p195-200_001.pdf •⁠ ⁠“Ultra-High-Energy Neutrinos from Primordial Black Holes” (2025): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2503.19227 •⁠ ⁠“Cosmic Bell Test Using Random Measurement Settings from High-Redshift Quasars” (2018): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1808.05966 •⁠ ⁠“Close Encounters of the Primordial Kind” (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2312.17217 •⁠ ⁠“Primordial Black Holes from Multifield Inflation with Non-minimal Couplings” (2022): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2205.04471 •⁠ ⁠“Testing Bell's Inequality with Cosmic Photons” (2013): https://arxiv.org/pdf/1310.3288 •⁠ ⁠“Planck Constraints & Gravitational-Wave Forecasts for PBH Dark Matter Seeded by Multifield Inflation” (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2303.02168 •⁠ ⁠“Light Scalar Fields Foster Production of Primordial Black Holes” (2025): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2504.13251 •⁠ ⁠“Debye Screening of Non-Abelian Plasmas in Curved Spacetimes” (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2309.15385 •⁠ ⁠“Primordial Black Holes with QCD Color Charge” (2023): https://arxiv.org/pdf/2310.16877 •⁠ ⁠A Brief History of Time – Stephen Hawking: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553380168 •⁠ ⁠In Search of Schrödinger's Cat – John Gribbin: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0553342533 •⁠ ⁠How the Hippies Saved Physics – David Kaiser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/039334231X •⁠ ⁠Drawing Theories Apart – David Kaiser: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002Y5W2X2 Timestamps: 00:00 – What Are Primordial Black Holes? 01:41 – Could They Be Dark Matter? 05:21 – Kaiser's Academic Journey 10:56 – Studying Physics and Its History 11:57 – Cosmic Inflation Basics 15:31 – Direct Collapse vs. Stellar Collapse 25:14 – Bell's Theorem Explained 38:32 – Quasars and the Cosmic Bell Test 43:04 – High-Precision Astronomy 47:38 – Learning Curves & Interdisciplinary Research 48:17 – Scalar Fields and Inflation Models 55:05 – Black Hole Formation from Inflation 58:41 – Black Hole Mass as a Cosmic Clock 1:02:50 – Quark-Gluon Plasma & Color Charge 1:08:46 – Critical Collapse and Mass Spread 1:11:34 – Charged Primordial Black Holes 1:13:54 – Big Bang Nucleosynthesis Implications 1:20:14 – Detecting Black Holes Locally 1:23:51 – Tracking Planetary Wobbles 1:26:04 – Hawking Radiation & Positron Signatures 1:30:06 – Why Track Mars, Not Earth? #science Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Pioneer’s Mary Connaughton interview Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon, Harvard Law professor emerita and former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. Ambassador Glendon reflects on her formative education, mentors, and how law and faith have shaped her worldview. She discusses her admiration for Western Civilization's intellectual and spiritual heritage—especially Cicero, Edmund Burke, and […]

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Pioneer's Mary Connaughton interview Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon, Harvard Law professor emerita and former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. Ambassador Glendon reflects on her formative education, mentors, and how law and faith have shaped her worldview. She discusses her admiration for Western Civilization's intellectual and spiritual heritage—especially Cicero, Edmund Burke, and […]

In this episode of The Learning Curve, co-hosts U-Arkansas Prof. Albert Cheng and Pioneer’s Mary Connaughton interview Ambassador Mary Ann Glendon, Harvard Law professor emerita and former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See. Ambassador Glendon reflects on her formative education, mentors, and how law and faith have shaped her worldview. She discusses her admiration for Western Civilization's intellectual and spiritual heritage—especially Cicero, Edmund Burke, and […]