Podcasts about literate

The Constitution Study with Host Paul Engel – Not everything you've heard about the Constitution is actually true. Not even everything judges say about the Constitution is accurate. With all of these stories and anecdotes going around, I have to ask, will those Americans who are constitutionally literate please stand up? Donald Trump pointed out that term limits should be...

Samuel Johnson was one of his history's great readers. He read constantly: while he walked, while he ate, while he socialised. He insisted that one ought to read for five hours a day, and to read on every subject one could. This was newly possible for eighteenth century people, who suddenly had access to affordable books. But Johnson understood that he was unusual. "People in general do not willingly read, if they can have anything else to amuse them," he conceded. "The progress which the understanding makes through a book, has more pain than pleasure in it." James Marriott's new book is on the rise and fall of reading. He argues that reading is fundamentally unnatural and difficult, which is why the rise of radio, television, and the internet has so readily displaced books. James also argues that reading has profound effects, not only on our brains, but also on our politics. Democracy and literacy have historically gone hand in hand. As we become post-literate, will we also become post-democratic?James Marriott is a columnist and critic at The Times of London. His new book is titled The New Dark Ages: The End of Reading and the Dawn of a Post-Literate Society. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

SummaryThere is a question sitting underneath most conversations about generative AI in schools right now. Not whether it belongs in the classroom. That debate is largely settled. The harder question is what happens to the parts of learning that cannot be automated.For this episode of Season 3, Garth Nichols and Jason Rogers put that question to a panel of education experts: Alan Gertner, Justin Medved, Natalie Vera, and Eric Hudson. Rather than a single guest working through a single book, this conversation brings several voices into the room together, each carrying a different vantage point on where AI is already reshaping classrooms and where it still has no business being.The panel moves quickly, but it stays grounded. Talk of curriculum and tools gives way to something more personal: student agency, the discipline of keeping a human in the loop, and what it might mean for a generation of students to grow up fluent in tools built to think for them.What lingers longest is a claim offered almost in passing, that real education happens in the parts that cannot be Googled. Not because the tools are unwelcome. Because the parts that cannot be searched are the parts that were never really about information in the first place. Literacy, ethics, leadership. Everything the panel touches keeps circling back to that idea.Chapters00:00 setting the stage: why ai matters for schools right now04:00 the panel introduces itself, and where each perspective differs09:49 stories of ai already at work in classrooms20:12 practical strategies for bringing ai into a school29:59 the ethics of ai, and why a human still needs to be in the loop40:03 a future vision for ai and school leadership50:10 helping educators and parents step into ai with confidence59:57 closing thoughts and where to find moreKey TakeawaysAgency, not automation. The panel keeps returning to student agency as the center of AI literacy. The goal is not a generation that defers to the machine, but one that knows when to.Inspiration before implementation. The most convincing case for AI in schools comes not from policy, but from small classroom stories. The panel offers several, and they do more work than any framework could.A human still has to be in the loop. Ethical use of AI is treated as a design constraint, not an afterthought. Every strategy discussed assumes a person is still making the final call.What cannot be searched. For all the ground the panel covers, the conversation keeps returning to the same idea. The most important parts of education are the parts a search engine was never built to hold.Quotes"Centering student agency in AI literacy.""Real education happens in the parts that can't be Googled.""Generative AI can push civilization forward."ResourcesLearning on Purpose Newsletter: https://substack.com/learnonpurposeCohort21 Blog and Resources: https://cohort21.comKinship, Precision Learning: https://buildkinship.ai (double check, see note above)NETI, Network for EdTech and Innovation: https://linkedin.com/groups/12345678Guest LinksJustin Medved, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/justinmedved/Natalie Vera, LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/natalie-vera-3b1ab840Eric Hudson, LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ejhudson/Alan Gertner, LinkedIn: [needs confirmation, placeholder]

The chimps got so excited about the new Spiderman movie that they reversed the show order. No Go do some Criss Cross pants thing already.

I'm back!It's been a month since a new Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness podcast episode has landed in your ears and while I was hesitant to take a break, I have to admit that it was exactly what I needed.I have a very regimented way of thinking. I adore my routines, I stick with what works and I rarely veer off of my chosen path, even when it looks like it's better than my current one. And yes, routine is good, but sometimes, so is novelty. It might not seem like a big deal, but taking a break from the weekly routines of planning, recording and sharing the podcast gave me more space that I thought it with and I enjoyed filling it with things that matter to me: more reading, more writing, more restorative practice and more time to think.New ideas can only appear when you have the bandwidth to receive them and the whitespace to contemplate them. This break gave me both. So, you might see some new things here on the podcast, like more regular conversations with people that inspire me or guided restorative reading and writing sessions like the one I'm sharing with you today.On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm guiding you through a gentle restorative reading and writing session for when life feels small. You know, when you find yourself doing the same things in the same way day in and day out and rather than comforting you, it feels like your missing something. It's for when you find yourself saying NO to all sorts of things in your life when saying YES might be what you need to for what's next to find you. Here's a quick overview of how the guided sessions work:* First, we begin with a bit of grounding and a few breaths to settle us.* Then, I share a powerful short reading to orient our focus and launch our reflective writing. * Following the reading, I guide you through three journaling invitations that build on each other and shift the energy on the page and in your body.* Finally, we end with a short, yet powerful, affirmation to carry throughout your day and beyond. We've move from examining the NO's we've been saying to ourselves to contemplating the stories we've been telling ourselves to considering the YES's we might allow ourselves. It's a powerful practice on the page!Grab your notebook, your favorite writing utensil and let's write together!Books:Here are the books and writing prompts mentioned in this episode. You'll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!THE SUMMER OF YES by Courtney Walsh (Amazon / Bookshop)HEART TALK by Cleo Wade (Amazon / Bookshop)Writing Prompts:First:* Notice the places where you've been saying NO in your life intentionally or automatically. These might be tiny daily choices and routines or much larger dreams you've set aside.Second:* Reflect on your list and identify one or more stories you're telling yourself that have led you to saying NO in these areas. Are these stories actually true? Whose voice does this story sound like? Is it your own or someone else's?Third:* Choose one NO and rewrite it into a YES. What would this YES feel like in your body? What's one tiny action that would make this YES real this week?Affirmation:Today, I choose one small YES that helps me choose a bigger life.Here's the audio I used in the episode: Nature Healing SocietyOnce you've listened, I'd love to know what you think of this episode. Leave your thoughts in the comments!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

Victoria Harris is on a mission to change the way money and investing is talked about, so that men and women can be part of the conversation. The former portfolio manager co-founded The Curve in 2020 along with her friend Sophie Hallwright, together they're working to increase financial literacy among women by breaking down money matters and demonstrating that finance doesn't have to be boring, or only for men in suits. Victoria Harris chats to Jesse.

Executive Summary On this episode of Adventures in Legal Tech, Jared Correia talks with Phillip Greer, CEO of Best Lawyers, about how AI is rewriting the rules of legal search and firm operations. Greer breaks down the real differences between SEO, AEO, and GEO, then explains how he turned his own company into a shop full of vibe coders. It's a practical look at getting found online and getting comfortable with AI at the same time. Key Takeaways SEO isn't dead. It's the foundation that feeds AEO and GEO, the practices that get law firms found inside AI search tools and chatbots. Quality, well-structured content and citations from reputable third-party sites matter more than backlink farming ever did. Legal consumers across every generation are shifting from typed search terms to conversations with AI tools, often without realizing it. Building an AI-literate firm starts with a safe, governed environment where non-technical staff can experiment without touching client data. Start small. Pick something fun, not a client matter, to learn how an AI tool handles data before you roll anything out firmwide. Links and Resources Red Cave Law Firm Consulting: redcavelegal.com Best Lawyers: bestlawyers.com Keywords AEO, GEO, AI search optimization, legal SEO, AI Overview, ChatGPT for lawyers, shadow AI, vibe coding, AI-literate law firm, Best Lawyers, legal directory marketing, law firm content strategy, AI governance, legal tech podcast, Jared Correia, Phillip Greer, structured data for lawyers, AI search engines, law firm AI adoption, legal marketing strategy Episode Highlights [00:02:29 - 00:04:31] Greer lays out his top SEO pitch: keep doing SEO, treat it as the foundation feeding AIO. [00:04:56 - 00:08:38] Greer defines SEO, AEO, and GEO and explains why all three belong in a firm's strategy. [00:09:32 - 00:11:59] Greer traces shadow AI from a guilty secret to standard practice at nearly every firm. [00:12:56 - 00:16:39] Greer argues authenticity beats generic AI-written content and backlink farming for standing out. [00:27:48 - 00:32:20] Greer describes building the Best Lawyers internal app store that turned employees into vibe coders. [00:32:48 - 00:36:13] Greer explains how he handled data governance and change fears before rolling AI out company-wide. [00:36:20 - 00:39:08] Greer's advice: start vibe coding with something fun and low-stakes before touching firm data.

Hall is comfortably relocated in Kansas and bought a car his first day back. Himmel is writing for his Substack about why he's worthy of a job. The Apesac question reflects on the desire to shut down debate out of sheer exhaustion.

Marshall McLuhan predicted a post-literate world in The Gutenberg Galaxy. That world may now be arriving: humans are reading less, AI is reading more, and engineers can increasingly produce code, schemas, documentation, and infrastructure without fully understanding what they created. Perhaps this describes you? ;)In this Freestyle Friday, I look at the gap between production and comprehension, why judgment is becoming more valuable than cranking out code and diagrams, and how software and data engineers may evolve from writing code, shipping widgets, and building pipelines to creating the context and semantic infrastructure that machines need to act.-----------------------Sponsor: FivetranWith the rise of AI and agents, having centralized, trustworthy data is the absolute foundation for building tools and training models. Fivetran automates your data pipelines, removing the need to build fragile connectors so your data arrives clean and reliable. By handling the messy infrastructure behind the scenes, Fivetran allows your team to focus on building the future. Visit ⁠⁠fivetran.com⁠⁠ to learn more.The Joe Reis Show is invitation-only. Unsolicited guest pitches and PR outreach are not considered.

back in january, we set our financial goals for 2026, and now we're seeing how things are actually going: are we ahead, behind, or exactly where we thought we'd be? from asking for raises and avoiding lifestyle creep to navigating wedding expenses, home-buying conversations, and the occasional regrettable activewear purchase, we're sharing what's changed, what's stayed the same, and the money lessons we're learning in real time.we also chat about our best purchases of the year, the things we definitely didn't need, and what we're doubling down on for the rest of 2026. if you've been wondering whether you're "on track" financially, consider this your reminder that everyone's figuring it out as they go.anya's favorites: archies flip flops and trader joes sweet onion pretzelskylie's favorite: cyklar deodorantmake sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and follow us on instagram @twodegreeshotter! if you have any suggestions for topics you want to hear us cover, feel free to send them using this link: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://bit.ly/2WAjznf⁠⁠⁠⁠.

According to Himmel, it's the end times because his kid has lice. An ApeSac forces these two idiots to talk about their writing processes and they have really awful ideas for stories.

Rose Horowitch, staff writer for The Atlantic, joins Preet to unpack her recent article, “The End of Reading is Here.” They break down the data behind reading trends, how new technologies like generative AI have affected our reading comprehension and attention spans, and what it means to live in a post-literate world. Then, Preet pays tribute to someone who did as much for justice as anyone he's ever known, and he answers a listener question about the recent arrests of Andrew Tate and his brother and explains how the extradition process works. In the bonus for Insiders, Preet and Horowitch discuss her senior thesis on German-American philosopher Hannah Arendt. Join the Insider community for access to bonus content from Stay Tuned and weekly episodes of the Insider podcast hosted by Preet and Joyce Vance. Visit staytuned.substack.com to sign up. Thank you for supporting our work. Show notes and a transcript of the episode are available on our website.  Watch this episode on our Youtube channel. Shop Stay Tuned merch and featured books by our guests in our Amazon storefront. Have a question for Preet? Ask @PreetBharara on BlueSky, or Twitter with the hashtag #AskPreet. Email us at staytuned@cafe.com, or call 833-997-7338 to leave a voicemail. Stay Tuned with Preet is brought to you by CAFE and the Vox Media Podcast Network. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hall is packing. Himmel is SubStacking. The ApeSac opens up stories of dead bodies.

Today on The Press Box, Bryan is out, but Joel Anderson is here, and he's joined by Bomani Jones. They discuss myriad topics, including the literacy crisis (04:07), Bomani's time at summer league (45:14), LeBron's decision (50:49), the Jay-Z concerts (01:00:52), and much more. Host: Joel AndersonGuest: Bomani Jones Producers: Isaiah Blakely and Jon Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this pod, Hall is moving back to Kansas, Himmel thinks the term ‘dive' is an insult to bars, and both wax on about the fashions of their youth.

Today's episode is about public television, classic literature, and an extremely charismatic Jack Russell Terrier.Yes, we are talking about Wishbone, the iconic children's PBS show that aired from 1995 to 1998. It was about Wishbone the dog, who imagined himself as the star of many canonical texts such as The Odyssey, Romeo and Juliet, Oliver Twist, and Cyrano de Bergerac. The shoe aired for 50 episodes, and won 5 Daytime Emmys. There's a new documentary out about the show -- it's called What's the Story, Wishbone?. Host Greta Johnsen talks to two of the documentary's producers, who also worked on the original show -- Betty Buckley, who also produced Wishbone, and Larry Brantley, who played the voice of Wishbone himself.As the documentary explores, the show wasn't easy to make. The adaptations were ambitious, the production schedule was intense, and nothing like it had really been made before. But at the same time, there's a tangible sense of curiosity and joy. And of course, a charming dog in pantaloons is always a delight. SHOW CREDITSCreator and host: Greta JohnsenSenior Producer: Ben GoldbergComposers: Ross Bellenoit and Jeremy ThalTile art: Mac MacleanSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

This episode talks about death, grief, and diagnoses of Motor Neurone Disease and dementia. If those are topics that feel like more than you have capacity for right now, please take care of yourself and come back to this conversation when the time feels right.I can't wait for you you to hear this conversation. Yes, it's about grief, death and how to na… This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit anotherwaywithselinabarker.substack.com/subscribe

As the number of adults who report reading books has declined, Rose Horowitch, staff writer for The Atlantic, argues that we're living in a "post-literate world" and talks about what that means for society. Photo: 28 April 2023, Saxony, Leipzig: Visitors to the Leipzig Book Fair get an overview of the book offerings at the Penguin Random House publishing group's booth. At the spring meeting of the book industry, some 2,000 exhibitors from 40 countries present their new book products. Austria will be the book fair's guest country. Photo: Hendrik Schmidt/dpa (Photo by Hendrik Schmidt/picture alliance via Getty Images)   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

It's the week after Independence Day and the Apes have much to discuss.

ABOUT THIS EPISODEWe have been circling this topic for a while. AI is everywhere in our schools right now, and the loudest conversations tend to be about policy and tools, about what students should or should not be allowed to do. But in this episode, Garth and Jason slow down and ask a different set of questions: What is this moment actually asking of us as leaders? What does it mean to be literate when a machine can write? And how do we build the kind of trust in our communities that makes navigating all of this possible?This is not a how-to episode. It is more of a thinking-together episode. And we think that is exactly what this moment calls for.WHAT WE GET INTO00:00 - Setting the table: why this conversation, why now05:55 - What does literacy actually mean when AI can tell your story for you?08:20 - Revisiting mission, vision, and values through an AI lens11:28 - Coherency and clarity: the leadership work only humans can do14:17 - Why imperfection might be the most important thing we can model right now16:22 - Finding the balance: technology in service of connection, not instead of it18:34 - Where we go from here, and what we are still figuring outA FEW LINES THAT STUCK WITH US"What does it mean to tell your own story?""Trust is becoming more important in our society, not less. And schools are one of the few places that can actually build it.""How are we going to build trust through imperfection? Because that might be the whole game right now."KEY TAKEAWAYSThe question of AI in schools is not primarily a technology question. It is a values question. When we sat with that, it shifted the whole conversation.Literacy has always been about more than decoding words. It is about authorship: the ability to find your voice, to make meaning, and to put something of yourself into the world. AI makes that question urgent in a new way. If a student can generate a polished essay in 30 seconds, what are we actually teaching them to do, and why?What we kept coming back to was trust. Not just the institutional kind, but the deeper kind: the trust a student has that their teachers see them, that imperfection is safe, that taking a risk will not cost them everything. Schools that can build that kind of trust will be the ones that find their footing in this moment. And the leaders who model curiosity over certainty will be the ones worth following.

Hall tries a different mic set up (not great) and Himmel is feeling apathetically patriotic.

What happens when a big law partner walks away from a “wonderful job” to build an AI-powered solo practice? In this episode, you'll hear how one construction lawyer is using AI to slash hours of work to minutes—and why lawyers who stay on the sidelines risk being left behind.   In this episode, Steve Fretzin and Jeremy Baker discuss: Leaving big law to launch a solo practice How AI is practically used in day-to-day legal work Efficiency, billing models, and the future of big law Ethical and strategic considerations around AI adoption Encouragement for lawyers to experiment and get AI-literate   Key Takeaways: You don't need to be a coder to benefit from AI; the willingness to experiment and basic skills like copy-paste are enough to start transforming your workflow. Tasks that once required staff support, days of delay, and high cost can now be compressed into minutes with the right AI tools. Traditional big law business models built on leverage and large billable-hour teams are likely to face serious disruption as AI boosts individual productivity. Market forces will push firms toward more efficient, smaller teams and alternative fee structures, rewarding those who embrace technology early. Waiting for institutional permission or a “starting gun” is risky; individual lawyers must proactively get literate in AI to secure their future in the profession.   "The only skill that I really needed was the desire to get started, and then the ability to cut and paste, because there's no coding required to play with [AI]." —  Jeremy Baker   Check out my new show, Be That Lawyer Coaches Corner, and get the strategies I use with my clients to win more business and love your career again.   Join the Be That Lawyer Community and connect with ambitious lawyers who are serious about growing their book of business, strengthening their brand, and becoming confident, consistent rainmakers.   Ready to go from good to GOAT in your legal marketing game? Don't miss PIMCON—where the brightest minds in professional services gather to share what really works. Lock in your spot now: https://www.pimcon.org/   Thank you to our Sponsor! LEX Reception: https://www.lexreception.com/partners/bethatlawyer Rankings.io: https://rankings.io/ Lawyer.com: https://www.lawyer.com/   Ready to grow your law practice without selling or chasing? Book your free 30-minute strategy session now—let's make this your breakout year: https://fretzin.com/   About Jeremy Baker: Jeremy S. Baker is a Chicago-based attorney and the founder of Baker Law Group LLC, specializing in construction law, litigation, and alternative dispute resolution. Admitted to practice in 2002, he has extensive experience representing architects, developers, engineers, and property owners in complex contract negotiations and construction disputes. A former partner at ArentFox Schiff LLP (formerly Schiff Hardin LLP), Baker has served as an adjunct professor of construction law and is a frequent speaker and writer for industry organizations, including the American Institute of Architects (AIA) and the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC). He has been consistently recognized by Thomson Reuters as an Illinois Super Lawyer, a distinction he has held consecutively since 2019.   Connect with Jeremy Baker:   Website: https://designbuildlaw.com/, https://operationpalmtree.com/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jeremysbaker/   Connect with Steve Fretzin: LinkedIn: Steve Fretzin Twitter: @stevefretzin Instagram: @fretzinsteve Facebook: Fretzin, Inc. Website: Fretzin.com Email: Steve@Fretzin.com Book: Legal Business Development Isn't Rocket Science and more! YouTube: Steve Fretzin Call Steve directly at 847-602-6911   Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm guiding you through a gentle restorative reading and writing session for when things need to change in your life or you simply want them to.Here's a quick overview of how the guided sessions work:* First, we begin with a bit of grounding and a few breaths to settle us.* Then, I share a powerful short reading to orient our focus and launch our reflective writing. * Following the reading, I guide you through three journaling invitations that build on each other and shift the energy on the page and in your body.* Finally, we end with a short, yet powerful, affirmation to carry throughout your day and beyond. Let me be clear: this is NOT your run-of-the-mill journaling session where we end up more overwhelmed than when we started because we're listing and diving into all the changes we want and need. Nope. Instead, we'll begin by uncovering all the things we THINK we need to change in our lives and then zero in on the ACTUAL thing that resides within us that must change first.For me, it was first listing that my physical body needed need change. I needed to lose a few pounds. I needed to get stronger. I needed to build mobility and flexibility. I needed to change the clothes I wore. I needed to fix my hair. I needed to change my skincare. And on and on…until I realized through this session that ACTUALLY, the way I talked to myself and thought about myself is what needed to change instead.I also had a long list of things other people should change. My kids should stop making a mess on the kitchen counter. My husband should start throwing his laundry in the chute instead of leaving it on the floor. The dogs should stop leaving their dog toys everywhere (seriously). But what ACTUALLY needed to change? My need to keep everything perfect, do everything myself and in a particular way. You know, leaving co-dependency behind and adopting healthy boundaries. That's. Big. This guided session will help you reach some epiphanies of your own, I am sure. Grab your notebook, your favorite writing utensil and let's write together.Here are the books and writing prompts mentioned in this episode. You'll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!SELF LOVE POETRY FOR THINKERS & FEELERS by Melody Godfred (Amazon / Bookshop)Writing Prompts:First:* What feels ready for change in my life right now?* What NEEDS to change in my life right now?Second:* Which changes are those that I can actually control?* What are the patterns that point to a deeper change that's needed within me?* If this part of my life could speak, what would it say?Third:* The smallest step I can take toward this change is...* What feels possible?* What feels kind?* What feels true?Affirmation:May you trust what is unfolding. May you honor what is ending. May you welcome what is emerging. And may you remember that every meaningful change can begin on the safe space of the page. Here's the audio I used in the episode: Nature Healing SocietyOnce you've listened, I'd love to know what you think of this episode. Leave your thoughts in the comments!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

SummaryGarth and Jason have been asking a lot of questions this season on Beard's Book Club. Questions about what it means to lead well, to show up with intention, and to stay human in a world that keeps moving faster than most of us feel ready for.This conversation with Kate Arthur might be the one that reframes all of those questions.We have been thinking a lot lately about what it actually means to be literate. Not just able to read. Not just able to decode text on a page. But truly literate in a world where the machines generating that text are getting smarter by the day.Kate brought some of the most grounded thinking on this that we have encountered in Season 3. Her journey with literacy is personal before it is professional, and that is exactly what makes her perspective so compelling. She is not coming at AI with alarm or with uncritical enthusiasm. She is coming at it the way a thoughtful educator should: with open curiosity and a deep commitment to the humans in the room.What stayed with us from this conversation is her reminder that trust is built slowly and lost in a second. In a world flooded with AI-generated content, that is not just a philosophical observation. It is a design challenge for every school leader trying to build culture right now.If you are wrestling with how to approach AI in your school, or how to help your students and staff develop the discernment they need, this conversation is a good place to start.Chapters00:00 Introduction to literacy and AI06:08 Kate's journey and what literacy really means09:10 The kipu knots: a story about communication across cultures12:11 Foundational skills and the literacy gap15:09 AI literacy and understanding how machines think18:00 Trust, authenticity, and AI-generated content21:04 Mental health and the societal impact of AI24:16 Advice for school leaders navigating AI and literacy27:04 Closing thoughts and where this is all going30:07 Beard's Book Club outroKey TakeawaysLiteracy has always evolved. Kate traces this beautifully, from the kipu knots of the Inca to the printing press to the screen in your pocket. What counts as literacy has never been fixed, and leaders who understand that history are better equipped to navigate what is coming next.Foundational skills are not optional. Before students can think critically about AI-generated content, they need the foundational literacy tools to engage with any content. The gap between students who have those tools and those who do not is widening, and the arrival of AI is making it more urgent, not less.Open curiosity is a leadership stance. Kate frames this not as naive optimism but as a deliberate choice to engage with the unknown rather than retreat from it. That applies to how we lead our staffs, how we talk to students, and how we show up in our own professional development.Mental health is part of this conversation. The pressure that AI is placing on young people's sense of identity, authenticity, and belonging is real. School leaders need to be thinking about AI policy and student well-being in the same breath.Quotes"Trust is built slowly and lost in a second." — Kate Arthur"We need to protect mental health in the age of AI." — Kate Arthur"Open curiosity helps us navigate the unknown." — Kate ArthurConnect with KateWebsite: https://katewebsite.comSubstack: https://substack.com/@kate

Himmel has a highly unusual approach to public urination. Of course, the Apes get into the details.

While reading may be a solitary act, it doesn't mean that we are alone. Books and reading can not only become the catalyst for restoration and inspired action in your own life, it can spark community and connection with others too.In today's episode, I explore how to create a restorative summer reading circle with friends: a gathering that prioritizes connection and conversation over completion and performance. This isn't your usual book club. It's an invitation to restore yourself through connections with others with books as the catalyst.Here's what's inside:* Why shared reading and bookish connections with others matters.* How to gather friends around books without creating pressure.* Ways to incorporate restorative writing into your reading conversations.* Simple ideas for creating a meaningful literary community this summer.As you listen, consider:* What kind of reading community are you longing for this season?I hope this episode inspires you to extend one small invitation to a bookish friend and discover what becomes possible when stories are shared.Once you've listened, I'd love to know what your ideal restorative reading circle with friends might look like and what small action you plan to take to bring it to life. And remember, you are always welcome to join my restorative reading and writing community here on Substack across any season!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

SummaryThere is a question we keep coming back to.Not as a thought experiment. As a genuine, uncomfortable, sit-with-it question: where does the authority lie now?That is what Kate Arthur put on the table when Garth and I sat down with her for this episode of Season 3. Kate is a thinker at the crossroads of literacy, generative AI, and what it means to know something in a world where the answer is always a prompt away. Her book, Am I Literate?, is the kind of read that does not give you easy answers. It gives you better questions.What struck us most was not the AI conversation, honestly. It was the mental health thread running underneath it. Because if we are honest with ourselves as school leaders, the tools our students are using are changing faster than our understanding of what those tools are doing to them. Kate brought that tension into the open in a way we found clarifying.We talked about the role of storytelling in a generated world, what critical thinking actually demands now, and why you cannot shortcut your way to wellness. Not with a product. Not with an app. Not with AI.This one stayed with us. We think it will stay with you too.Chapters00:00 introduction to Beard's Book Club and a bit about where this conversation came from04:53 pulling on the mental health thread in education and why school leaders can't afford to look away09:40 the intersection of AI and literacy, and the question of where authority lives in a generated world16:03 how educators and leaders can navigate change without losing what matters most21:39 preparing students and systems for what learning actually looks like going forward24:06 Beard's Book Club outroKey TakeawaysGratitude is not a gesture. Kate's reminder that it needs to be specific, timely, and personal landed for us as a leadership reminder more than a wellness tip. We do a lot of general acknowledgment in schools. The specific stuff takes more intention, but it is the only kind that actually lands.You cannot generative AI your way to wellness. Full stop. This line came out of a conversation about mental health in education, and it is one we will be repeating. There is no tool, platform, or productivity hack that replaces genuine human connection. The shortcut does not exist.The authority question is real and it is unresolved. When Kate asked "where does the authority lie now?" in the context of AI-generated knowledge, we felt the room shift a little. As educators, we have built entire systems around the idea that we curate, evaluate, and deliver reliable information. Generative AI has complicated that arrangement in ways we are still working through.Literacy is not a fixed destination. What it means to be literate has always evolved, and Kate makes a compelling case that we are in one of those inflection moments right now. The question for school leaders is not whether to respond. It is how to build the critical thinking and self-regulation muscles that will outlast whatever the current tools are.Storytelling still matters. Maybe more than ever. In a world where content is generated at scale, narrative grounded in genuine human experience carries a different kind of weight. Kate made that case quietly and convincingly.Quotes"Make gratitude specific, timely, and personal." — Kate Arthur"You can't generative AI to wellness." — Kate Arthur"Where does the authority lie now?" — Kate ArthurResourcesAm I Literate? by Kate Arthur: https://www.amazon.com/s?k=Am+I+Literate+Kate+ArthurKate Arthur on LinkedIn (G7 and government influence): https://www.linkedin.com/in/katearthurCIS Ontario Impact Report: https://cisontario.org/impact-reportConnect with Kate ArthurLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/katearthurTwitter: https://twitter.com/katearthur

Himmel's on a family trip so Hall brought in a ringer: Chicago's Finn Birach.

Francis Rose discusses the U.S. military's efforts to integrate AI by "gamifying" systems to make them intuitive for young, video-game-literate service members. He also highlights CISA's work in rebuilding its workforce to protect private-sector cyber infrastructure and the Army's Joint Innovation Outpost, which aims to accelerate the transition of technology from private inventors to the battlefield. (16)1606

I am a creature of habit and often prisoner to my default personality to get things done check things off the list and move onto the next thing. This hustle mentality is as natural as breathing is to me and I have to fight to slow down and smell the roses. I know I am not alone. That's why today's episode invites you to consider reading and writing slooooowly all summer long: less pages read, but more time pondering and fewer pages written, but more time soaking in the insights that appear. This is completely counter to the towering summer TBR and notebook stacks we see on social media, but I say let's topple them down and read them in ways that change us instead of flying through them. It's kind of like that saying: Life isn't about the amount of breaths you take, it's about the number of moments that take your breath away. Reading isn't about the number of books you read, it's about the ways your life changes as a result of reading them. Writing isn't about the number of notebooks you fill, it's about the number of reflections that give you insight into your own life.Today's episode is about giving ourselves permission to read and write slowly this summer. Here's what you'll find once you press play:* Why slow reading and writing are restorative practices.* Permission to finish fewer books and write fewer pages.* What slow writing and writing could look like.* A simple summer reading and writing ritual you can begin today.* A list of summer permissions you may not realize you need.If you've been craving a slower, softer season, this episode is for you!Once you've listened, I'd love to know what slow reading and writing could look like for you and what permissions you're granting yourself this summer. It's time!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

From 06/05 Hour 2: The Sports Junkies debate if they are financially literate.

So many of us look forward to the summer season of reading and writing: longer days that could equate to longer stretches of reading, bright skies and patches of sunshine that invite writing in nature and the pace of the season that makes everything feel a bit less rushed and a bit more to enjoy. But sometimes, the summer reading season can become hijacked by goals: reading a certain number of books, writing across a certain number of pages, keeping up with all the beautiful people on Instagram who seem to read and write MUCH more you do and even have time to create beautiful posts about it. Today's episode is about reclaiming our summer reading and writing season and embracing tiny, restorative reading and writing rituals over setting metrics-based (even if all in good fun!) goals and outcomes. Here's what you'll find inside:First, we'll talk about why these tiny rituals are so important to our wellbeing and I'll offer a few guiding questions to consider as you plan for own summer season of reading, writing and living. Reflect silently, talk in the air or grab your notebook, if you can. Here they are:* What kind of reading/writing life do I want to have?* What helps me feel grounded?* When do I feel most like myself?* What tiny practice could support me in feeling this way?Then, I'll share a simple framework for creating tiny rituals of our own. Here's a sneak peek into what it is:time + place + tiny practice + feeling= restorative reading and writing ritualsHere are two examples:* After dinner, I'll sit outside for 10 minutes and read to end my day feeling calm.* When I wake up, I'll sit at my kitchen table with a cup of coffee and write in my notebook to feel present and intentional for the day ahead.This episode is exactly what you need to welcome a season of true restoration made possible through reading and writing in ways that work for you and feel really good, too. But there's more. =)If you're a member of my private Restorative Reading & Writing Circle here on Substack, then you're getting more in just a few days: a printable to walk you through creating tiny restorative rituals for yourself this summer. Here it is!Once you've listened, I'd love to know what YOUR tiny, restorative reading and writing rituals are. Share them in the comments and let's help each other celebrate them!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

D&P Highlight: Would you consider yourself financially literate? full 454 Mon, 01 Jun 2026 18:58:00 +0000 tV9K8arq3DnCCkIpKqppaL2beqDXOCGb news The Dana & Parks Podcast news D&P Highlight: Would you consider yourself financially literate? You wanted it... Now here it is! Listen to each hour of the Dana & Parks Show whenever and wherever you want! © 2025 Audacy, Inc. News https://player.amperwavepodcas

Hall is, once again, FUNemployed. Himmel discovers the family Guiness Book of Records connection. It's tough being a man these days. Plus an ApeSac that has some teeth.

Welcome to a new season of the podcast!I've been podcasting since 2022 and have never divided my episodes into calendar seasons, but am feeling called to now. So much of our lives revolves around seasons: seasons of life, seasons of parenting, seasons of work and seasons of the calendar. It makes sense to create seasons of the podcast, too. This summer, I'm renewing my commitment to my own restorative reading and writing life and am embracing seasonal rhythms to help prioritize my own wellness. I'm truly looking forward to sharing those seasonal rhythms with you, both here on my public podcast and inside my private Restorative Reading & Writing Circle here on Substack. So, without further ado, let me officially welcome you to our first seasonal theme together: a summer of restorative reading and writing across June, July and August! Together, we'll read and write our way to a restorative summer season with short (around 15 minutes!) podcast episodes to spark long sessions of reading and writing.On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm previewing the new season ahead, including a sneak-peek to the themes and episodes you'll find here. Here they are:June: SETTLING INTO SUMMERTogether, we'll create gentle rhythms, restorative rituals and spaces for reading and writing across the summer season.July: RESTORATION & JOYTogether, we'll reclaim delight, creativity and hope throughout our summer days. August: REFLECTION & TRANSITIONTogether, we'll reflect on the season and prepare for what our reading and writing lives might look like in the Fall. Now, don't worry. I did not just reveal my summer one-word themes inside my private Substack community. Those will still be revealed month by month and you'll also see additional seasonal aspects there, but I wanted everyone to have a sense of what's coming. So, press play and let's begin this new season together!Once you've listened, I'd love to know what you think of this episode. How are you planning your summer reading and writing season? What special requests do you have for the podcast or my private circle? Leave your thoughts in the comments!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

Woof! Lessons of Himmel's 47th turns into a therapy session with the least qualified therapist on record plus an ApeSac who doesn't think the Apes are funny!

In this episode from last year, we explain how a return to orality is frying our politics and our brains. This episode was produced by Peter Balonon-Rosen, edited by Jolie Myers and Amina Al-Sadi, fact-checked by Denise Guerra, engineered by Patrick Boyd and Andrea Kristinsdottir, and hosted by Sean Rameswaram. Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images. Listen to Today, Explained ad-free by becoming a Vox Member: vox.com/members. New Vox members get $20 off their membership right now. Transcript at ⁠vox.com/today-explained-podcast.⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm chatting with Abby to help her build a book apothecary for the season ahead. Join me as I talk all things books with a listener and build a book apothecary that will serve, soothe and nudge.Abby is a literacy educator who is content in her life, but also feels a bit of unrest. She wants to build a book apothecary focused on four key words: freedom, grow, nourish and connect. In addition to growing her reading life in nourishing ways, she'd also like to grow her writing life to help her uncover and decide upon her next steps in the season ahead. I have a feeling a lot of us are going to be nodding our heads and writing down titles in this episode!Here are the books mentioned in this episode. You'll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!WAYS TO FIND YOURSELF by Angela Brown (Amazon / Bookshop)STRESS LESS, ACCOMPLISH MORE by Emily Fletcher (Amazon / Bookshop)THE DAILY ARTIST'S WAY by Julia Cameron (Amazon / Bookshop)YOU ARE A BADASS AT MAKING MONEY by Jen Sincero (Amazon / Bookshop)COUNTDOWN TO RICHES by Rhonda Byrne (Amazon / Bookshop)WHAT IF YOU ARE THE ANSWER by Rachel Hollis (Amazon / Bookshop)ABUNDANT EVER AFTER by Cathy Heller (Amazon / Bookshop)If YOU would like to build your book apothecary with me on the podcast, click here to apply! I'd love to connect and collaborate!Once you've listened, I'd love to know what you think of this episode. Leave your thoughts in the comments!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

The chimps get busy talking Elliot Page, a horse in the suburbs, the elites at Delta Airlines, and how to be individual in a world run by algorithms.

Here's a fun little juxtaposition for you: Utah teens have taken the top spot for budgeting education and financial literacy. At the same time, more than half of Americans say they don't have the financial knowledge they need, so they turn to AI for help. Today's Inside Sources begins with a closer look at financial literacy, something super important given the higher prices of … well, just about everything. Certified financial planner at DMBA Shane Stewart joins the conversation.

Questions remain following President Trump's multi-day meeting with Chinese leaders End-of-week recap of Supreme Court decisions International Family Day Utah school threats Common hormone condition affecting women gets new name: PCOS changed to PMOS Utah State Parks set to see record-low water levels Previewing this week's big move: "In the Grey"

On this episode of Restorative Reading & Writing for Wellness, I'm guiding you through a gentle restorative reading and writing session for when you need a bit of hope. It's ideal for when things feel hard, for when life seems overwhelming and for when you'd like to brighten your outlook for the future.Here's a quick overview of how the guided sessions work:* First, we begin with a bit of grounding and a few breaths to settle us.* Then, I share a powerful short reading to orient our focus and launch our reflective writing. * Following the reading, I guide you through three journaling invitations that build on each other and shift the energy on the page and in your body.* Finally, we end with a short, yet powerful, affirmation to carry throughout your day and beyond. Here are the books and writing prompts mentioned in this episode. You'll find links to my Amazon and Bookshop affiliate stores below. Thanks for your bookish support!The Path to Kindness: Poems of Connection and Joy edited by James Crews (Amazon / Bookshop)Writing Prompts:First:* What line stayed with me?* What did I feel as I read it?* Where did I feel it? In my body? In my thoughts? In my emotions?Second:* What am I carrying right now that makes hope feel distant or fragile?* Where, even faintly, might hope still be present in my life?Third:* What would it look like to stay close to hope, just for today?Affirmation:I choose hope.Here's the audio I used in the episode: Nature Healing SocietyOnce you've listened, I'd love to know what you think of this episode. Leave your thoughts in the comments!One more thing: If you'd like printable restorative writing cards that help you explore hope in your life, join my Restorative Reading & Writing Circle on Substack!Let's Work Together!I love to connect with others around our shared love of reading and writing.Here are some ways we can work together to create a life you love where restorative reading and writing is at the center of it all:

This week, the Pugs discuss an article by our friend Aaron Renn dealing with the loss of literacy and the decline of Protestantism in America. Is there a connection between the two? If so, which causes the other? What is the historic connection between literacy and Protestantism? The guys discuss these and other related subjects in this episode. Article: https://www.aaronrenn.com/p/post-protestant-post-literate?triedRedirect=true Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/ Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

This week, the Pugs discuss an article by our friend Aaron Renn dealing with the loss of literacy and the decline of Protestantism in America. Is there a connection between the two? If so, which causes the other? What is the historic connection between literacy and Protestantism? The guys discuss these and other related subjects in this episode.Article: https://www.aaronrenn.com/p/post-protestant-post-literate?triedRedirect=trueSupport the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

This week, the Pugs discuss an article by our friend Aaron Renn dealing with the loss of literacy and the decline of Protestantism in America. Is there a connection between the two? If so, which causes the other? What is the historic connection between literacy and Protestantism? The guys discuss these and other related subjects in this episode. Article: https://www.aaronrenn.com/p/post-protestant-post-literate?triedRedirect=true Support the Theology Pugcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/thetheologypugcast?fbclid=IwAR17UHhfzjphO52C_kkZfursA_C784t0ldFix0wyB4fd-YOJpmOQ3dyqGf8 Learn more about First Pres. Battle Ground: https://www.solochristo.org/ Connect with WileyCraft Productions: https://wileycraftproductions.com/

This one is packed full of controversy and gauranteed to both enrage and titillate you!

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Technology is moving faster than ever, and many of us feel the pressure to keep up without losing our human touch. We need a clear path to help our teams embrace change while building a culture of trust and growth. In this episode, Lisa Coulson, SVP and Chief Human Resource Officer at Principal Financial Group, joins me to talk about what it means to build an AI-literate workforce at its core within financial services. We explore how their data literacy and employee training program reached 90% of workers and how internal AI tools like "Page" and "Penny" helped with their AI adoption. Lisa shares their step-by-step "funnel" approach to reskilling and upskilling, the impact of AI in leadership development, and how to build an internal talent marketplace to match employee skills with new roles. We also tackle the necessity of governance in a regulated industry and the ongoing challenge of measuring AI's ROI and productivity gains during a workforce transformation. This episode is every CHRO's clear guide for leading a digital shift while keeping the employee experience strong. Watch the full video on YouTube ---------- Start your day with the world's top leaders by joining thousands of others at Great Leadership on Substack. Just enter your email: ⁠⁠https://greatleadership.substack.com/ Quick heads-up: my new book, The 8 Laws of Employee Experience, is a practical playbook for building an environment where people do their best work—order a copy here: 8EXlaws.com