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The debate over AI marking in schools is back - with secondary teachers warning the tech could eventually replace human judgement. A paper presented to the PPTA says automated marking is likely to expand under the qualification replacing NCEA - and assessment decisions must remain in human hands. Canterbury University Associate Professor of Digital Education Kathryn McCallum told Ryan Bridge AI could be useful for simpler assessments, where human judgement isn't needed, to speed up the process. But she says the risk is that teachers aren't able to understand learners, and give feedback, when the tech is used.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

PSUSD's Coordinator of Visual and Performing Arts Barbara Anglin and McCallum Theatre Vice President of Education Kajsa Thurreson-Frary on Partnership with McCallum Theatre

Anytime we can bring our favorite baseball folks together to discuss the state of the game in the fall as the playoffs begin and the leaves change, we're thrilled. We loved having former MLB outfielder and Towson Tigers alum Casper Wells talking seams with our longtime baseball insider Allen McCallum to debate the Orioles state of the franchise and another gloomy MLB offseason labor mess at State Fare on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. The post Casper Wells and Allen McCallum debate Orioles and MLB offseason labor mess with Nestor at State Fare on MD Crab Cake Tour first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

We catch up with the director of McCallum Bros, the company awarded the Government contract to provide future shipping services to the Chatham and Pitt Islands. We discuss the challenges of shipping to the Chatham Islands and what this new service means for the region's farming future.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Today’s farmer/politician panel ponders “making farming fun again”, supermarkets, primary sector monopolies and duopolies, and whether the Nats will get any List MPs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

First up, National's new rejigged International Visitor Levy looks set to pacify mayors angered by their reversal on a proposed bed tax. Then, flu season is out of the gate this year, hospitals are straining at the seams. Why and have we seen the peak of winter illness yet? And is there a youth quake about to happen in this year's election? Finally, Book shops seem to be on the up, but what about a bookshop that ONLY sells horse-related books? do NEIGH miss this.

Today’s farmer/politician panel features the Associate Minister of Agriculture and a “renowned Wellington property magnate” who’s also the MP for Northland. Today, we ponder the Q+A rural issues debate, taxes, net zero, the Paris Agreement, KiwiSaver for young farmers, and the Greens wanting to get into the supermarket business.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us Fan MailWhat happens when an astronaut takes a needle and thread to space?In this episode, I talk with astronaut, engineer, and textile artist Karen Nyberg and author Ann McCallum Staats about their gorgeous new picture book, A Quilt of Stars: Karen Nyberg Stitches a Dream.Buy the book: https://literaryaviatrix.com/book/a-quilt-of-stars/Karen began dreaming of becoming an astronaut when she was eight years old, growing up in a tiny Minnesota town. That seemingly impossible dream eventually carried her to NASA, two spaceflights, and 166 days aboard the International Space Station. Along the way, she also carried something else with her: a lifelong love of sewing and textile art.During her long-duration mission aboard the ISS, Karen brought fabric, thread, and needles into space. What began as a personal creative outlet eventually inspired an invitation to quilters around the world to contribute star-themed blocks to the Astronomical Quilt Block Challenge.They expected enough for a quilt.More than 2,400 blocks arrived from at least 30 countries.Those individual pieces—each reflecting the hands, imagination, and experiences of the person who made it—became 28 quilts and a beautiful physical representation of something Karen experienced while looking down at Earth from space: we are individual pieces of something much larger.Our conversation ranges from Karen's childhood dream and path to NASA to the very real challenges of working in a spacesuit that wasn't designed for smaller bodies. We talk about imposter syndrome, the decisions and disappointments that unexpectedly open other doors, and what it meant to help build the International Space Station.But we also spend a lot of time talking about art.Karen and I both grew up sewing, and I loved exploring the false boundaries we sometimes draw between technical and creative pursuits. Engineering requires creativity. Traditional quilting is deeply mathematical. A person doesn't have to choose between being an engineer and an artist—or between pursuing an audacious dream and finding joy in making something beautiful with her hands.Ann shares how Karen's story grew from a chapter in her book High Flyers into a picture book of its own, and how illustrator Alida Massari brought the story to life on the page.We also talk about the Overview Effect—the profound shift in perspective astronauts often describe after seeing our small, interconnected planet against the blackness of space—and Karen's hope that A Quilt of Stars might give young readers a little glimpse of that perspective for themselves.This is a conversation about space and science, but it's also about art, possibility, connection, and what can happen when a little girl is allowed to believe that an impossible dream might not be impossible after all.Did you know you can support your local independent bookshop and me by shopping through my Bookshop.org affiliate links on my website? If a book is available on Bookshop.org, you'll find a link to it on the book page. By shopping through the Literary Aviatrix website a small portion of the sale goes to support the content you love, at no additional cost to you. https://literaryaviatrix.com/shop-all-books/Thanks so much for listening! Stay up to date on book releases, author events, and Aviatrix Book Club discussion dates with the Literary Aviatrix Newsletter. Visit the Literary Aviatrix website to find over 600 books featuring women in aviation in all genres for all ages. Become a Literary Aviatrix Patron and help amplify the voices of women in aviation. Follow me on social media, join the book club, and find all of the things on the Literary Aviatrix linkt.ree. Blue skies, happy reading, and happy listening!-Liz Booker

In this episode of Tank Talks, host Matt Cohen sits down with Keegan McCallum, co-founder and CEO of uRUN, an inference provider built for persistent, steerable, interactive AI experiences. Keegan's path took him from jailbreaking iPods in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to building the infrastructure that powered Luma AI's viral Dream Machine launch, scaling from 500 to 9,000 H100s in six hours to process over half a million videos.They break down why the industry is wrong to shoehorn interactive AI into old request-response systems and why the future belongs to persistent, stateful, real-time experiences. Keegan explains the technical differences between LLMs and video models, why infrastructure is the biggest bottleneck for the next wave of AI, and what it takes to recruit top engineering talent.He also shares hard-won lessons on selling to developers, the Canadian AI talent landscape, and his bold, contrary views on the AI supply chain. From avatars and steerable video to coding agents generating 1,000 tokens per second, this episode is packed with frontline insights.Whether you are a founder building in AI, an infrastructure engineer, or simply curious about where human-computer interaction is headed, Keegan delivers a clear-eyed look at the future of interactive AI.–A big thanks to our sponsor, Moomoo CanadaThis is the kind of tooling that used to live on a Bloomberg terminal, but now it is on your phone, just a few taps away. They offer real-time data, full options chains, and an AI assistant that actually explains trading strategies.Moomoo is the perfect place for people who want to take their money seriously. Open an account today at moomoo.caThe Luma AI Experience: From 500 to 9,000 H100s (04:18)* Joining Luma after building an early LLM infrastructure startup* The Sora demo and the pitch to build and release a competing video model* Building the inference infrastructure for Luma's launch* Scaling from roughly 500 to 9,000 H100s in six hours as Dream Machine went viralWhat a Viral AI Launch Actually Looks Like (06:03)* The request queue hitting 100,000 during the Dream Machine launch* Processing half a million videos in 12 hours and reaching one million users in four days* Why having a queue protected the user experience during the surge* Building infrastructure that could run across raw VMs, Slurm, Kubernetes, and different GPU providers* Why founders need to plan for success before the product takes offWhy AI Production Infrastructure Is Being Left Behind (10:50)* The tension between training the next model and supporting production workloads* Why infrastructure teams can lose talent to model research* The opportunity Keegan saw in building a dedicated ML infrastructure team* Creating infrastructure that model labs across different modalities can use instead of rebuilding it themselvesWhy Video AI Needs a Different Infrastructure Stack (12:32)* The limitations of moving media through traditional object storage* The latency problems that make real-time previews and interaction difficult* Streaming audio, video, images, and text as continuous inputs and outputs* uRUN's focus on making persistent, interactive AI experiences easier to build* Moving AI from something you message toward something that feels present with youThe Shift Toward Omnimodal and Interactive AI (19:01)* What Keegan learned working closely with Luma's research team* Why understanding the research direction matters when building infrastructure* The move toward AI that can understand vision, audio, language, reasoning, and sensor data* How AI has evolved from single prompts to conversations, agents, and interactive systems* Why highly interactive, real-time AI experiences could become the next major interfaceSmall Models, Specialized AI, and the Future of Inference (26:31)* Keegan's previous startup thesis around smaller models and delegated inference* Why continual learning remains a difficult problem* Running capable smaller models locally and knowing when to delegate to larger models* Why enterprises may increasingly want differentiated models running in-house* The potential shift toward using large models for the hardest problems rather than every taskWhere uRUN Is Seeing Early Demand (30:38)* AI avatars for customer support and sales* Steerable video generation that lets users intervene while content is being created* Video transformation for creators, avatars, and live experiences* Real-time visual effects for music festivals and live events* Why world models could eventually have applications in open-world gamingThe Infrastructure Problem Holding Back World Models (00:32:54)* Companies developing world models without the infrastructure to serve them* Why scaling world models remains difficult* The enormous context requirements involved in tracking everything happening in a simulated environment* The need for distributed infrastructure as these models become more capableBuilding a Team Around Hard Problems (35:18)* Finding engineers with deep experience in infrastructure and low-latency inference* Bringing together expertise from New Relic, AWS, Superorbital, and other infrastructure environments* Why Keegan looks for engineers who can work across multiple areas* Building a small team of high-leverage people instead of optimizing for headcountThe Trait Keegan Looks for in Exceptional Engineers (37:47)* Why culture and quality matter more than quantity* Looking for people who take ownership and solve problems without waiting for instructions* The importance of urgency and experience operating under pressure* Why hard problems can attract customers, investors, and exceptional talent* Hiring people who can wear multiple hats and produce at a high levelBuilding AI Companies in Canada (41:29)* Why Keegan keeps finding Canadians throughout Silicon Valley* The advantages of building a strong team in Canada at a lower cost* Government funding and the opportunity to build ambitious companies with smaller teams* The challenge of Canadian companies and talent being pulled toward Silicon Valley* Why Canada needs more ways for companies to grow instead of selling earlySelling Infrastructure to Developers (44:23)* Why developers want to try the product rather than hear a list of performance claims* Giving technical users something they can get their hands on and test* Why open-source surfaces can help developers understand how a product works* Documentation and developer experience as a core part of selling infrastructure* Why developers have a very high tolerance bar for technical errorsThe Infrastructure Shift Coming Next (46:43)* Why persistent streaming infrastructure could become standard* Moving away from request-response systems toward long-running streams* The importance of maintaining state across continuous interactions* Potential applications in real-time video, virtual try-on, image editing, and coding agents* The infrastructure required for AI systems that can generate and respond almost instantlyAbout Keegan McCallumKeegan McCallum is the co-founder and CEO of uRUN, an inference provider built to handle persistent, steerable, and interactive AI experiences. A self-taught engineer who started by jailbreaking iPods in Thunder Bay, Keegan has built a career on tackling the hardest infrastructure problems in Canada. He has held leadership roles at Colony Networks and served as the Head of Engineering at Luma AI, where he led the infrastructure team that scaled the viral Dream Machine launch from 500 to 9,000 GPUs in a single day. His deep technical expertise spans ML infrastructure, cloud-native systems, and low-latency edge computing.Connect with Keegan McCallum on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keeganmccallum3?originalSubdomain=caVisit uRUN's website: https://urun.sh/Connect with Matt Cohen on LinkedIn: https://ca.linkedin.com/in/matt-cohen1Visit the Ripple Ventures website: https://www.rippleventures.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit tanktalks.substack.com

Send us Fan MailZero Week arrives in Texas, and we map out what it means for Austin-area high school football as the road to Jerry World officially begins. We break down the opening slate, the rivalry schedule surprise, the players and programs to watch, and why this season matters so much to families and communities.• Zero Week context and why it sets the tone• Spirit Dress game day fits for female fans and school colors• Austin-area Week 1 matchups worth the price• Why Anderson vs McCallum moves to midseason• Quarterbacks to watch across the ATX metro• Anderson's culture shift and Cove Derbyshire's leadership• Liberty Hill Legacy Ranch launching varsity football• Facility growth across the region, including House Park Stadium• A reminder to parents that the season goes fastFor AC and plumbing repair, you can trust, call on it.And all you do is click subscribe.Visit spiritdress.com.And when you're ready to purchase, be sure to use that promo code MANCE for a discount.And be sure to use that promo code MANK for the discount.Support the showPlease like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.

Today’s panel comprises a Northland National MP and the Associate Agriculture Minister. McCallum discusses National’s no-new-taxes pledge, rural concerns over proposed wealth and inheritance taxes, and Northland’s Ranfurly Shield success. Meanwhile, Patterson outlines opportunities for New Zealand strong wool in India, preparations for El Niño, and prospects for the coming lambing season in Otago.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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First up, former Labour leader Phil Goff and the panel discuss the fallout from the three-and-a-half-hour National party caucus meeting that saw Christopher Luxon emerge with his job still intact. Then, The Press has reported on the story of an ED nurse with twenty years of experience at Christchurch Hospital has called it quits, after reaching breaking point with patients regularly being seen in corridors. Anne Daniels is the president of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, and an ED nurse at Dunedin Hospital. She describes what's happening in the country's emergency departments.

In part two, we are off to Wellington where people are digesting different water bills as management comes under the new outfit, Tiaki Wai. But while a heftier price tag was expected, it's the change to billing periods that is proving a nasty surprise for some. Wellingtonian James Nokise joins the panel to describe the contents of his water bill. Then, four thousand students roam the halls of Auckland's Rangitoto College. it's the nation's largest school. The panel asks principal Greg thornton what's it like working in a school with the population of Raglan.

Today’s farmer/politician panel talks about bird flu, nitrate in water, wilding pines, fast-tracking the RMA, and list rankings.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With the MLB trade deadline deals of Mike Elias behind us and the labor war ahead, Allen McCallum and Nestor recap the departure of Adley Rutschman and have a tough discussion about the Orioles here-and-now with fans and how this next eight weeks leads to a lot of uncertainty in Baltimore and all around the industry of baseball. The post Allen McCallum and Nestor recap MLB trade deals of Mike Elias and have tough discussion about Orioles now and future with pending labor war first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

It's always lively when we convene with Allen McCallum and Luke Jones on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a sit down and baseball conversation. The dynamic duo convenes with Nestor at Costas Inn in Timonium for a summer reality check on the Baltimore Orioles, the upcoming labor crisis and how it might act to inspire Rubenstein, Arougheti and Elias to act in the coming days and weeks. The post Allen McCallum and Luke Jones joins Nestor at Costas for an MLB summer reality check on Orioles and new ownership crisis with Elias first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Today’s farmer/politician panel discusses calving, bird flu, party lists, coincidental policy, in-fighting in the coalition, the Greens, AI centres, Think Big and Bill Birch.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

0:30 - BLM Brandon on budget 15:26 - NYC DSA Co-Chair Gustavo Gordillo with McCallum on businesses and rent freezes 32:46 - Rubio speech at The Resurgence of Political Terrorism confab 56:25 - Weingarten at AFT Poliburo meeting 01:12:58 - The Heritage Foundation's Steven Bucci discusses the latest in Iran, arguing it's long past time for the U.S. to take out Kharg Island. 01:35:53 - Ian Williams, former foreign correspondent for BBC Channel 4 News and NBC, breaks down The real Chinese election plot. Ian is also the author of ‘Vampire State. The rise and fall of the Chinese Economy’. 01:50:45 - Katherine Birbalsingh on the West 02:06:18 - Senior Counsel at the Article III Project, Will Chamberlain, on body cams for ICE officers, voter ID for all and what’s holding up the SAVE ActSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Panel with Eve McCallum and Simon Pound, Part 2.  In part two, a teacher of more than 20 years, but she can't get registered in New Zealand despite the fact that we are calling out for more teachers. Then, a tennis organisation has been recognised for bringing Te Reo Maori into the forefront of what they do. Plus, the Question of the Day: As a kid, were you made to take a daily spoonful of something?  

Tonight, on The Panel, Wallace Chapman is joined by panellists Eve McCallum and Simon Pound. First up, we touch base with England supporter and Panel regular Rory O'Sullivan in the wake of today's game. Then we're speaking to Tyler Groenewald from youth advocacy group Generation Screwed on RNZ's poll which suggests Kiwis don't want to increase the age of superannuation. Then, it's the clinical lead for a new addiction treatment centre for young cellphone users.

Today’s farmer-politician panel ponders Modi’s visit, the India FTA and Winston’s concerns over the $20 billion “cover-up”, the Greens’ Ag and fertiliser policy, Blueberry-gate, and why rugby is a young man’s game!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does the future of hospitality really look like?In this special Modern Hotelier Round Table, industry leaders come together for an honest conversation about leadership, technology, AI, hotel operations, employee engagement, and the future of guest experiences.Joining the discussion are Shannon McCallum, VP of Hotel Operations at Resorts World Las Vegas; Dmitry (Dima) Kroshka, CEO of Phunware; Henrik Shimony, CEO & Co-Founder of Reeco; and Anthony Melchiorri, Co-Founder of the Hospitality Creator Summit and renowned hotel expert.Together, they share career-defining lessons, leadership philosophies, and practical insights on topics including AI adoption, digital transformation, hotel technology, procurement, employee retention, guest personalization, and why hospitality remains one of the world's most dynamic industries.In this episode, you'll learn:The leadership advice that shaped successful hospitality careersHow AI is transforming hotel operations without replacing peopleThe biggest technology opportunities hotels should embraceThe future of hotel operations, procurement, and digital guest experiencesWhy hospitality offers one of the most diverse and rewarding career pathsWatch the FULL EPISODE on YouTube: https://youtu.be/eU1Z9fDjh2ALinks:Anthony on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anthonymelchiorri/ Shannon on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannon-mccallum-09ba7a8/ Dmitry on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkroshka/ Henrik on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/henrik-shimony/For full show notes head to: https://themodernhotelier.com/episode/308Follow on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-..Join the conversation on today's episode on The Modern Hotelier LinkedIn pageConnect with Steve and David:Steve: https://www.linkedin.com/in/%F0%9F%8E...David: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-mil.

Today's farmer/politician panel reflects on Fieldays, how to use a chainsaw, and Labour's new public transport election policy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I keep being accused of using AI. I've even been accused, more than once, of being AI-generated. So I owe you something better than irritation: an actual explanation of where I stand.In this episode, I work through the real concerns: the scraping of artists' work, the environmental cost, algorithmic bias, the fear of job displacement, the worry about deskilling, and argue that every one of them is a problem of how, not of whether. They are arguments for regulation, not for personal abstention. I talk about my own practice (yes, AI images sometimes; yes, Grammarly; no, not the writing or the thinking), about teaching at university in the middle of all this, and about why, as an anthropologist, I think this debate is really a debate about authorship and authenticity wearing a technological costume.The question, in the end, was never if AI. It was always, only, how.CONNECT & SUPPORT

Dr. Jack McCallum — whose remarkable career has included roles as a pediatric neurologist, historian, businessman, university professor, and writer — rejoins the Thrive Hour for a fascinating discussion on how AI may fundamentally reshape the human brain and society itself.  Dr. McCallum argues that humanity's interaction with AI could become the most profound transformation in human history — perhaps second only to the development of language itself. We explore why he believes this shift is so significant, how major transitions throughout history have reshaped civilization, and how our brains physically adapt to new ways of thinking and processing information.  We also discuss education, creativity, intuition, consciousness, human connection, and what skills may become most valuable in the age of AI.An extended version of this conversation will be available on Substack.Follow Dr. Jack McCallum on his substack at changingbrain.substack.comFollow Dr McCallum on his website at JackMcCallumMD.com or on his Substack at changingbrain.substack.com

As spring turns to summer, we turn once again to our longtime WNST baseball insider and pal Allen McCallum to reset the Baltimore Orioles expectation and realities as the sub .500 start has required a lot of questions about a lot of departments in Birdland. The post Allen McCallum and Nestor discuss Orioles concerns as June arrives with hope and realities of MLB first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

See the full version at SarahWestall.Substack.comDr. Jack McCallum — whose remarkable career has included roles as a pediatric neurologist, historian, businessman, university professor, and writer — rejoins the Thrive Hour for a fascinating discussion on how AI may fundamentally reshape the human brain and society itself.Dr. McCallum argues that humanity's interaction with AI could become the most profound transformation in human history — perhaps second only to the development of language itself. We explore why he believes this shift is so significant, how major transitions throughout history have reshaped civilization, and how our brains physically adapt to new ways of thinking and processing information.We also discuss education, creativity, intuition, consciousness, human connection, and what skills may become most valuable in the age of AI.An extended version of this conversation will be available on Substack.Follow Dr. Jack McCallum on his substack at changingbrain.substack.comLinks and Offers Mentioned in the show:Buy quality at Quince.com/BusinessGame - get free shipping and 365-day returns! Now available in Canada too!Receive up to 45% Off Native Path Collagen: Head to explorenativepath.com/Sarah,To try it risk-free with a 365-day money-back guarantee.Protect your assets with a company you can trust - Get the private & better price list - Go to SarahWestall.com/MilesFranklinMasterpeace: Protect your body, dream better and be healthier. Remove Heavy Metals micro-plastics, toxins. Learn more and buy at masterpeacebyhcs.com/shop/?ref=11308Support this show by supporting the shows sponsors at SarahWestall.com/ShopLinks to Buy and Information for the Peptides Mentioned in the Show:MUST Sign up as a VIP to see certain peptides like Retatrutide at limitlesslifenootropics.com/vip-club-registration/?uid=116&oid=1&affid=10134
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Today’s farmer/politician panel ponders how to deal with two million hectares of wilding pines, ties, Stu Nash’s ties with NZ First, and what the Labour Party is up to.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it mean to be part of Christ's global church? In this episode of In All Things, Ed McCallum, ITEN's Associate for Site and Program Development and our Tuesday evening worship speaker at this year's General Assembly, reflects on Matthew 16 and the promise that Christ will build His church. With a focus on global mission and the upcoming World Outreach Commissioning service, Ed shares how the EPC participates in God's work around the world. This episode reminds us that the church is truly global and that we are “Better Together” as we join in God's mission across nations and cultures. To learn more about the 2026 General Assembly and to register, visit: epconnect.org/ga2026

A conspiracy, a courtroom, and one film that changed political cinema forever.What happens when one of the most controversial political films ever made is given the full Director's Cut treatment? In this episode of Review It Yourself, Sean and Sarah are joined by returning guest Fraser McCallum to explore the sprawling, provocative and endlessly debated film JFK (1991) – Director's Cut.Part One finds Fraser returning to the podcast to discuss what he considers one of his favourite films of all time, and the conversation quickly moves beyond a simple review. Together Sean, Sarah and Fraser l dive deep into the filmmaking craft, historical context and cultural impact of Oliver Stone's controversial political epic.The discussion explores how the film blends historical fact, speculation and cinematic storytelling to present the investigation led by New Orleans District Attorney Jim Garrison into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. While some critics argue the film plays fast and loose with history, Fraser argues its true power lies in its ability to spark curiosity, debate and deeper research.Along the way the team unpack the film's extraordinary ensemble cast, the remarkable editing and sound design, and the narrative structure that turns the story into something between a detective mystery and a courtroom drama. The conversation also reflects on how the film influenced public discourse around government transparency and historical truth in the years after its release.Expect a lively conversation covering:Why JFK: Director's Cut remains one of the most debated films in political cinemaKevin Costner's performance as Jim Garrison and the film's incredible castThe detective-story structure that evolves into a powerful courtroom climaxThe blurred lines between history, conspiracy and storytellingHow the film helped fuel renewed public interest in the Kennedy assassinationWhether artistic storytelling can still reveal deeper truths about historyWhether you love political thrillers, historical films or big cinematic swings, this episode explores why JFK remains a landmark film more than three decades later.About Our Guest – Fraser McCallumFraser McCallum is a returning guest on Review It Yourself, works for the Imperial War Museum and is the author of 'Cold War Britain: Fifty years in the Shadow of the Bomb'. His deep knowledge of the Kennedy assassination and the cultural impact of Oliver Stone's film brings a unique perspective to this discussion.Instagram: fraser_mcca11umThreads: @fraser_mcca11umFind His Book at IWM Bookshop: https://shop.iwm.org.uk/products/cold-war-britain-fifty-years-in-the-shadow-of-the-bomb?_pos=2&_sid=4d048dfe1&_ss=rListen to More from Review It YourselfIf you enjoyed this episode, make sure you subscribe to Review It Yourself, the podcast where we dive deep into films, TV, books and pop culture — sometimes with guests, always with strong opinions.Follow the podcast here:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/reviewityourselfpodcast2021X / Twitter: https://twitter.com/YourselfReviewBlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/reviewityourself.bsky.socialThreads: https://www.threads.net/@reviewityourselfpodcast2021Email: reviewityourselfpodcast@gmail.comSupport the PodcastIf you enjoy Review It Yourself, please consider supporting the show:Subscribe on your favourite podcast platformLeave a review on Apple Podcasts – it really helps new listeners discover the showShare the episode with friends who love film discussions and deep divesFollow us on social media and join the conversationYour support helps the podcast continue bringing thoughtful, entertaining and sometimes controversial discussions about the films and stories that shape culture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conspiracies, cinema, and political paranoia collide in Oliver Stone's controversial JFK epic.In this second part of our deep dive into Oliver Stone's landmark political thriller JFK (1991) – Director's Cut, hosts Sean and Sarah continue their conversation with returning guest Fraser McCallum. The discussion moves beyond the basics of the film and into the deeper cultural and cinematic impact of one of the most debated movies ever made.Fraser returns to the show to talk about a film he considers one of his favourite movies of all time, exploring why JFK continues to provoke debate decades after its release.Together, the panel examine how Stone's film blends investigative drama, political commentary, and conspiracy thriller storytelling to recreate Jim Garrison's controversial investigation into the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. The conversation looks at how the film presents competing perspectives and contradictory narratives, reflecting the complexity surrounding the historical event itself.Part Two of the discussion expands into wider themes about political corruption on-screen, the evolution of Hollywood filmmaking, and the changing landscape of serious adult drama. The hosts and Fraser explore how films like JFK once occupied a major place in mainstream cinema and why similar ambitious political films are rarer today.The episode also explores how the film's legacy extends beyond entertainment, shaping how audiences think about political conspiracies, historical truth, and the power of cinema to influence public debate.In this episode we discuss:Why JFK: Director's Cut remains one of the most controversial political films ever madeOliver Stone's filmmaking style and narrative structureKevin Costner's portrayal of Jim Garrison and the film's star-studded castThe influence of JFK on conspiracy culture and political storytellingHow the film blends fact, speculation and cinematic storytellingThe decline of large-scale political dramas in modern HollywoodWhy films like JFK still shape how audiences understand historyIf you're fascinated by political thrillers, film history, or the enduring mystery surrounding the Kennedy assassination, this episode is an essential listen.About Our Guest – Fraser McCallumFraser McCallum is a returning guest on Review It Yourself, works for the Imperial War Museum and is the author of 'Cold War Britain: Fifty years in the Shadow of the Bomb'. His deep knowledge of the Kennedy assassination and the cultural impact of Oliver Stone's film brings a unique perspective to this discussion.Instagram: fraser_mcca11umThreads: @fraser_mcca11umFind His Book at IWM Bookshop: https://shop.iwm.org.uk/products/cold-war-britain-fifty-years-in-the-shadow-of-the-bomb?_pos=2&_sid=4d048dfe1&_ss=rFollow & Contact Review It YourselfStay connected with Review It Yourself and join the conversation about films, TV and pop culture.Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/reviewityourselfpodcast2021X / Twitter:https://twitter.com/YourselfReviewBlueSky:https://bsky.app/profile/reviewityourself.bsky.socialThreads:https://www.threads.net/@reviewityourselfpodcast2021Email:reviewityourselfpodcast@gmail.comSupport the PodcastIf you enjoy Review It Yourself, here are a few ways you can help support the show:⭐ Subscribe on your favourite podcast platform⭐ Leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help more listeners discover the show⭐ Share this episode with friends who love film discussions and deep dives⭐ Follow us on social media and join the conversationYour support helps the podcast keep producing thoughtful and entertaining film discussions.

The pre-budget announcement for a paediatric palliative service, and the possible partial sell-off of Kiwibank.

Shock in Tauranga at plans to close two local libraries on a Sunday, and Twizel could soon be the home to the largest collection of earth moving machinery in the country.

Cold War Protest Songs, Punk Anthems, and Nuclear Pop Culture CollideWhy did the Cold War produce generations of unforgettable protest songs while today's crises barely inspire a mainstream anthem? In this electrifying episode of History Rage, host Paul Bavill welcomes back historian, author, and Imperial War Museum senior manager Fraser McCallum to trace the history of protest music from folk ballads and Bob Dylan through punk, hip hop, Live Aid, and Cold War pop classics.From Two Tribes and 99 Red Balloons to Fortunate Son, London Calling, and Born in the USA, Fraser explores how music became the soundtrack to nuclear fear, civil rights, Vietnam, Thatcherism, and the fall of the Berlin Wall. Along the way, the pair discuss why protest songs once dominated Top of the Pops and ask the big question: where have all the decent protest songs gone?Expect passionate debate on:Bob Dylan and the birth of modern protest music Folk traditions, skiffle, and anti-war ballads Vietnam War classics like Fortunate Son and Paint It Black Punk, Thatcherism, and London Calling Nuclear anxiety in Two Tribes and 99 Luftballons Bruce Springsteen, David Bowie, and Cold War Berlin Why modern artists rarely risk overt political protest songs Fraser also shares fascinating insights into how pop culture and Western music seeped through the Iron Curtain, influencing East Germany and the wider Cold War world.Fraser is the author of Cold War Britain.Buy the book from the History Rage Bookshop here: https://uk.bookshop.org/a/10120/9780008743994Listen to Fraser's specially curated Cold War soundtrack playlists: Apple Music Playlist: https://music.apple.com/gb/playlist/cold-war-britain-the-soundtrack-to-the-book/pl.u-NRp7s3pq7oSpotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2lZ7HBrKKyBj31wXKXx2nq?si=-jyLeTguToieWb87K3CG3A&pi=0lbsCZu1SV2xV&nd=1&dlsi=0de49b8d828a4db0Fraser will also be hosting the IWM History Festival at IWM Duxford on 13–14 June 2026, featuring leading historians, authors, and live discussions surrounded by iconic wartime aircraft. Tickets available here: https://www.iwm.org.uk/events/iwm-duxford/iwm-history-festivalFollow Fraser McCallum and the Imperial War Museum online: https://www.iwm.org.uk/Love the show? Support History Rage by subscribing, leaving a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and sharing the episode on social media.Follow and contact History Rage: Website: https://historyrage.com/ X: https://x.com/historyrage Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/historyrage/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/historyrage/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today’s farmer/politician panel ponders NZ Dairy Industry Awards, Act’s Immigration policy and the launch of Voluntary Nature Markets.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Join VBC LIVE on Thursday, May 7 at 7PM (ET) for a conversation with World War II Marine veteran Neal McCallum, who fought in the Battle of Okinawa 81 years ago. At just 18 years old, McCallum landed on Okinawa with Fox Company, 29th Marine Regiment, 6th Marine Division, part of the massive U.S. invasion force that stormed the island on Easter Sunday April 1, 1945y. He served as an infantryman in a mortar section and fought through some of the fiercest combat of the war, including the deadly struggle for Sugar Loaf Hill, where Marines suffered staggering losses. On May 19, 1945, McCallum was seriously wounded by enemy fire, just one day after his close friend was killed in action. The Battle of Okinawa was the largest amphibious assault in the Pacific Theater and one of the bloodiest. The battle raged over 82 days. Whenit was over, more 12,000 Americans were dead and another 37,000 wounded. Japanese casualties were many times that number. And, perhaps most tragic, 100,000–200,000 Okinawan civilians were dead. Fought across ridges, caves, and fortified positions, Okinawa became a war of attrition with kamikaze attacks. The scale of the destruction gave a U.S. forces a yardstick for estimating the cost of invading mainland Japan. Battle of Okinawa, World War II Pacific, US Marines WWII, Okinawa 1945, Neal McCallum, WWII veteran interview, Sugar Loaf Hill, Pacific War history, VBC Live, Veterans Breakfast Club, WWII stories, military history livestream #WWII #BattleOfOkinawa #USMarines #VeteransStories #MilitaryHistory #VBC #PacificWar #Okinawa #WW2Veteran #HistoryLive

For those of us who thought the Baltimore Orioles could win 92 games this season based on emerging talent and the offseason "open for business" spend by new ownership and VP of Baseball Operations Mike Elias, we are suddenly doing a lot of revisionist history about the pitching, hitting and defense. Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss the realities of the first month of a disappointing start to a season that held a lot of hope in Sarasota for rookie skipper Craig Albernaz and what felt like more talent over the winter. The post Allen McCallum and Nestor discuss the Orioles spring one month into disappointing start to season first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

With the first week of baseball in action, our longtime baseball insider Allen McCallum discusses Orioles early strengths and weaknesses and the much-discussed ABS system of balls and strikes with Nestor. The post Allen McCallum dicsusses Orioles early strengths and weaknesses with Nestor as MLB season opens first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

Allen McCallum and Luke Jones join Nestor for a full Orioles preview for Opening Day The post Allen McCallum and Luke Jones join Nestor for a full Orioles preview for Opening Day first appeared on Baltimore Positive WNST.

In this episode Michael speaks with Duan Biggs, Associate Professor and Olajos Goslow Chair at Northern Arizona University. They discuss Duan's extensive work and engagement in management and global policy in the governance of wildlife trade, and in a community and rights-based response to the Illegal Wildlife Trade. Based on his extensive experience, Duan describes how managing wildlife trade, and tackling illegal trade towards sustainable conservation outcomes requires alignment with the late Nobel Laureate Lin Ostrom's principles of good sustainable governance. The principles of those affected by policies and rules needing to be key participants in their formulation and fair and legitimate distribution of costs and benefits from policies being particularly important. Duan highlights that legitimate and strong enforcement is key ingredient in managing wildlife trade and curbing illegal wildlife trade, but needs to be accompanied by strong deeply participatory governance systems. In this episode we also discuss how the governance challenges in the Convention of Trade in Endangered Species (CITES), are echoed in other domains of global governance and the backlash and political and governance challenges in the US. Resources and references: Duan Biggs' Lab website: https://www.resilientconservation.org/ Biggs, D., Holden, M. H., Braczkowski, A., Cook, C. N., Milner-Gulland, E. J., Phelps, J., Scholes, R. J., Smith, R. J., Underwood, F. M., Adams, V. M., Allan, J., Brink, H., Cooney, R., Gao, Y., Hutton, J., Macdonald-Madden, E., Maron, M., Redford, K. H., Sutherland, W. J., & Possingham, H. P. (2017). Breaking the deadlock on ivory. Science, 358(6369), 1378–1381. https://doi.org/10.1126/science.aan5215   Biggs, D., Peel, A. J., Astaras, C., Braczkowski, A., Cheung, H., Choi, C.-Y., Orume, R. D., Cáceres-Escobar, H., Phelps, J., Plowright, R. K., Rooyen, J., Velden, J., & McCallum, H. (2023). Governance principles for the wildlife trade to reduce spillover and pandemic risk. CABI One Health, 2023, ohcs202300013. https://doi.org/10.1079/cabionehealth.2023.0013   Cheung, H., Challender, D. W. S., Anagnostou, M., Braczkowski, A. R., Marco, M. D., Hinsley, A., Kubo, T., Possingham, H. P., Song, A. Y., Takashina, N., Wang, Y., & Biggs, D. (2025). Protect the Integrity of CITES: Lessons From Japan's IWC Withdrawal to Keep Polarization From Tearing CITES Apart. Conservation Letters, 18(2), e13099. https://doi.org/10.1111/conl.13099   Gaillard, C., Keany, J. M., Diehl, J. L., Ranjan, P., & Biggs, D. (2024). Mobile apps for 30×30 equity. Nature Sustainability, 7(6), 683–684. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-024-01309-7

Send us a textThe map just changed, and with it the path to December. UIL realignment day landed with a thud across Central Texas, and we break down what the new districts mean for coaches, players, and fans who live for Friday nights. From how October snapshot enrollments set the board to why Austin's explosive growth now supports three full 6A districts, we walk through the logic, the surprises, and the ripple effects that will define the next two seasons.We're joined by Anderson head coach and AD Donald Hatcher, whose program drew a heavyweight lane with Smithson Valley and Champion. Coach Hatcher explains what it takes to face a back-to-back 5A Division I state champion, how Anderson leans into identity after consecutive playoff runs, and why “to be the best, you have to beat the best” isn't just a slogan. We also talk rivalry stakes as McCallum vs Anderson becomes a district decider, plus the calendar puzzle of stadium dates, non-district slots, and the hidden cost of travel weeks.Beyond the headlines, we zoom out to the strategy that wins realigned seasons: managing depth across gauntlet schedules, owning special teams and field position, and preparing for tie-breakers in districts where five or six playoff-caliber teams chase four tickets. Liberty Hill's expanded footprint and long hauls to New Braunfels and San Antonio highlight how mileage affects recovery, practice plans, and budgets. Whether your team moved up a class or dodged a buzzsaw, the margin for error just narrowed—and that's where smart programs find an edge.If you love Texas high school football, hit follow, subscribe on YouTube, and share this breakdown with your district rivals. Drop your take: which new district is the true gauntlet, and who's ready to make a run?Support the showPlease like and follow each of Stories Inside the Man Cave Podcast social media links on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram, and Tik Tok.