Podcast appearances and mentions of michael ames

Attorney General Pam Bondi and FBI Director Kash Patel, today announced over two hundred child sex predators had been arrested in a secret operation. A listener call-in question on the Epstein Files. Michael Ames' piece "The Gaza Famine Myth" at The Free Press. Are the kids alright?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Cloud and Clear, SADA's Cloud Transformation podcast, brings in Michael Ames, Managing Director of Industry Professional Services at SADA, to highlight Form Bio. We introduce Chris Haas, Head of Partner Engineering, and Doug Daniels, Chief Technology Officer at Form Bio, to talk to us about some amazing things that they're doing in genetic engineering, bioinformatics, and scalable cloud toward advancing life science.   They will delve into how Form Bio spun out of a company called Colossal, which is doing fascinating work in the de-extinction of the woolly mammoth, and how they've built a powerful bioinformatics platform leveraging Google Cloud. Discover the cutting-edge advancements in AI and machine learning models and how these innovations are transforming the fields of drug discovery and gene therapy.   Join us for a deep dive into the technology, the challenges, and the future of bioinformatics with Form Bio. Don't miss out on this enlightening discussion! ✅  

Join us for a special Mother's Day edition of Cloud and Clear from SADA, featuring an in-depth discussion with Steve Ridley, VP of Infrastructure at FTD. Hosted by Michael Ames, Managing Director at SADA, this episode dives into FTD's transformative journey from on-premises data centers to the dynamic world of cloud computing. Discover how FTD leveraged Google Cloud to enhance its infrastructure, and address challenges with aging systems, and prepare for peak demands during key floral holidays like Mother's Day. Gain insights from their extensive migration process, learn about the pivotal role of remote work acceleration during COVID-19 and the strategic decisions that led to significant improvements in operational efficiency. Tune in to this compelling episode, and don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE for more insightful content! ✅

Welcome to the forefront of digital transformation with SADA's latest podcast episode, where we delve into the intriguing world of Web3 and AI. Our experts, Michael Ames, and David Carter, guide you through the evolution from Web1's basic information access to Web3's trust-based ecosystem. Discover the pivotal role AI plays in enhancing data privacy, decentralizing blockchain networks, and revolutionizing industries like finance, healthcare, and the public sector.  This episode not only explores the ethical implications of these technologies but also highlights SADA's strategic initiatives, including cryptocurrency acceptance and partnerships at Google Cloud NEXT. Join us as we navigate the future of digital trust and innovation. Tune in to this compelling episode, and don't forget to LIKE, SHARE, & SUBSCRIBE for more insightful content! ✅  

Thank you for tuning into this week's episode of the Maine Campus Sports Podcast hosted by Jonah Smith and Michael Ames. In this episode, our hosts bring you the Black Bear sports flash featuring a tied play at Binghamton for women's soccer. There is also an interview between Jonah and the Maine Campus Sports Editor Dalton Bartlett, as they discuss what it's like working in the sports journalism field, as well as a review of UMaine sports next week. Check out this week's featured sports article: https://mainecampus.com/category/sports/2023/10/haylie-calver-sets-a-school-record-in-black-bears-swim-home-opener/ For show notes and to keep up to date on what's happening on the Maine Campus: https://mainecampus.com/ To keep up to date on the podcast follow us on Instagram! @mainecampuspodcasts Hosted by Jonah Smith and Mike Ames. Edited by Jonah Smith. Produced by Rose Duane. Graphics by Rose Duane. Music provided by Free Music.

Thank you for tuning into this episode of the Maine Campus Sports Podcast hosted by Jonah Smith and Michael Ames. In this episode, our hosts bring you the Black Bear sports flash and dive into plays from the Black Bear's homecoming games, and highlight student voices at UMaine's home games. Check out the sports article feature of the week: https://mainecampus.com/category/sports/2023/10/nadeau-brothers-shine-in-their-debuts-as-the-black-bears-sweep-the-engineers/ For show notes and to keep up to date on what's happening on the Maine Campus: https://mainecampus.com/ To keep up to date on the podcast follow us on Instagram! @mainecampuspodcasts Hosted by Jonah Smith and Mike Ames. Edited by Jonah Smith. Produced by Rose Duane. Graphics by Rose Duane. Music provided by Free Music.

Welcome back to the second episode of the Maine Campus Sports Podcast hosted by Jonah Smith and Michael Ames. In this episode, our hosts bring you the Black Bear sports flash, discuss plays from UMaine's soccer, field hockey, and football teams; get news from south of us about Portland and Boston's basketball teams, swaps within the NBA, and way more. Check out the sports article feature of the week: https://mainecampus.com/2023/10/black-bears-win-their-first-game-in-a-dominating-fashion/ For show notes and to keep up to date on what's happening on the Maine Campus: https://mainecampus.com/ To keep up to date on the podcast follow us on Instagram! @mainecampuspodcasts Hosted by Jonah Smith and Mike Ames. Edited by Jonah Smith. Produced by Rose Duane. Graphics by Rose Duane. Music provided by Free Music.

Introducing the Maine Campus Sports Podcast hosted by Jonah Smith and Michael Ames! This show will focus on the University of Maine sports news, reviewing highlights, and discussion plays from games. In this first episode, Mike and Jonah discuss sports highlights coming from Black Bear Nation. In review, they talk about the strong start coming from UMaine's field hockey team, our fumble in play during the UMaine vs. Rhode Island football game, interviews with UMaine's volleyball club team, and more. For show notes and to keep up to date on what's happening on the Maine Campus: https://mainecampus.com/ To keep up to date on the podcast follow us on Instagram! @mainecampuspodcasts Hosted by Jonah Smith and Mike Ames. Edited by Jonah Smith. Produced by Rose Duane. Graphics by Rose Duane. Music provided by Free Music.

Today, a national town hall meeting with Progressive Congressman Mark Pocan. Plus- Thom reads from "American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan " by Matt Farwell and Michael Ames.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Pras Michel, the rapper known for being one third of the famed ‘90s-era group, the Fugees, has been convicted of 10 criminal counts connected to a web of international political influence, conspiracy, and embezzlement. As Front Burner guest Michael Ames wrote for Rolling Stone magazine, the wild story of includes former U.S. president Barack Obama, actor Leonardo DiCaprio, and a wealthy Malaysian fugitive. For transcripts of this series, please visit: https://www.cbc.ca/radio/frontburner/transcripts

On this special edition of our Cloud N Clear podcast, SADA's Miles Ward, CTO, and Michael Ames, Managing Director of Vertical Markets at SADA, are joined by Google's Antonio Lobato, Engineering Manager, and Chad Jennings, Senior Product Manager for a segment about climate change. Listen and learn how artificial intelligence is being used to tackle one of the greatest challenges of our time. Our experts dive into the latest innovations and solutions in the field, share insights on the potential of AI to drive meaningful change and offer practical advice for making a positive impact. Join us for a thought-provoking discussion on the intersection of technology and sustainability, and discover how AI can help shape a greener, more resilient future. LIKE & SUBSCRIBE for more content! ✅

While we're in pre-prodction for next season we're re-releasing episode from our archive, in case you missed its (ICYMI).  This week we're revisiting the Bowe Bergdahl story. Thirteen years ago Army infantryman Bowe Berghdal walked off of Observation Post Mest near the town of Yahya Kheyl in the Paktika Province of Afghanistan. He was held captive for almost five years. Jack Murphy talks with Michael Ames, co-author of "American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan." Is there more to the story of Bowe Bergdahl's capture and detention? Over a decade later, new questions are being raised and the answers aren't what you think.

What do you get when four #cloudleaders, who all just so happen to be musicians, sit down for an engaging conversation about #BigQuery, #AI, #SQL, and more?

In this Cloud N Clear episode, learn how SADA customer, Groupby, is innovating the ‘click and mortar' online shopping experience by tapping into the power of Google Cloud technology.

Host Marcia Franklin interviews Michael Ames, the co-author of "American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan." Ames, a former reporter for the Idaho Mountain Express and Sun Valley Magazine, became fascinated with the story of Bowe Bergdahl, an U.S. Army soldier who grew up in Hailey, Idaho, who was captured by the Taliban and held for five years. Ames and co-author Matt Farwell take a deeper look into Bergdahl's life and the politics surrounding the search for him and his eventual release. Franklin talks with Ames about his conclusions and why he felt it was important to write the book. Originally aired: 12/13/2019

Thirteen years ago Army infantryman Bowe Berghdal walked off of Observation Post Mest near the town of Yahya Kheyl in the Paktika Province of Afghanistan. He was held captive for almost five years. Jack Murphy sat down with Michael Ames, co-author of "American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan." Is there more to the story of Bowe Bergdahl's capture and detention? Over a decade later, new questions are being raised and the answers aren't what you think.

Welcome back to the #CloudNClear podcast! We are hosted by Michael Ames, Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences, and Simon Margolis, VP of Engineering, at SADA. They are joined by Amol Kher, VP of Engineering, and Tai Yu, Software Engineer, at Vida Health. In this conversation, we learn more about Vida Health's work helping organizations manage healthcare costs with the technology they're building on the Google Cloud Platform, and the company's poly-chronic approach to treatment and analyzing #medicaldata. Find out why Vida Health chose SADA to help them migrate to #GCP.   Host: Michael Ames // Simon Margolis Guests: Amol Kher // Tai Yu    Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cloudnclear https://twitter.com/SADA https://twitter.com/michaelames https://twitter.com/MrSimonMargolis https://twitter.com/taiyyu   Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelames/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/smargolis/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/amolkher/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/tai-y-yu-00a1783/

I chat with author and journalist Michael Ames about his book "American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan" It's an incredible story about a kid that walked off his base in Afghanistan and kicked off an international incident that had President's past and present weighing in. Including rat Hollywood writer/producers licking their chops to get the rights to the story to benefit off a family's grief. I'm not doing it justice, listen to this pod then buy the book. Get the book here: Amazon.com: American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan (9780735221048): Farwell, Matt, Ames, Michael: Books

There have been drastic changes in the healthcare industry over the past year as the world deals with immense challenges caused by the global pandemic. Healthcare industry experts Chris Sakalosky, Managing Director of Healthcare & Life Sciences at Google Cloud, and Michael Ames, Senior Director of Healthcare and Life Sciences at SADA join this episode for a deep dive into Google Cloud’s pandemic response, how it’s helping to transform healthcare across the industry, and what those changes mean for the future.   Host: Tony Safoian Guests: Chris Sakalosky & Michael Ames    Connect on Twitter: https://twitter.com/cloudnclear https://twitter.com/SADA https://twitter.com/Safoian https://twitter.com/michaelames Connect on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sada/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/safoian/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelames/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrissakalosky/   To learn more, visit SADA.com.

Private First Class Bowe Bergdahl left his platoon's base in eastern Afghanistan in the early hours of June 30, 2009. Since that day, easy answers to the many questions surrounding his case--why did he leave his post? What kinds of efforts were made to recover him from the Taliban? And why, facing a court martial, did he plead guilty to the serious charges against him?--have proved elusive. Taut in its pacing but sweeping in its scope, American Cipher is the riveting and deeply sourced account of the nearly decade-old Bergdahl quagmire--which, as journalists Matt Farwell and Michael Ames persuasively argue, is as illuminating an episode as we have as we seek the larger truths of how the United States lost its way in Afghanistan. The book tells the parallel stories of a young man's halting coming of age and a nation stalled in an unwinnable war, revealing the fallout that ensued when the two collided: a fumbling recovery effort that suppressed intelligence on Bergdahl's true location and bungled multiple opportunities to bring him back sooner; a homecoming that served to deepen the nation's already-vast political fissure; a trial that cast judgment on not only the defendant, but most everyone involved. The book's beating heart is Bergdahl himself--an idealistic, misguided soldier onto whom a nation projected the political and emotional complications of service. Based on years of exclusive reporting drawing on dozens of sources throughout the military, government, and Bergdahl's family, friends, and fellow soldiers, American Cipher is at once a meticulous investigation of government dysfunction and political posturing, a blistering commentary on America's presence in Afghanistan, and a heartbreaking story of a naïve young man who thought he could fix the world and wound up the tool of forces far beyond his understanding. Support the stream on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/m/TheTeamHouse Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Cl7igKj1RI SubReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/TheTeamHouse/

This segment originally aired on MAR 12, 2019

Trump's target in the 2020 election will be immigrants, ‘The Other Americans'—that's the title of the new novel by Laila Lalami. Her last novel, “The Moor's Account,” won the American book award and was a Pulitzer finalist. She's written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Harper's, and The Guardian, and she's a columnist for The Nation. Plus: we talk about organizing to defeat Trump--about movement strategies and tactics, & political issues and campaigns. Our guest is Michael Walzer -- His new book is “Political Action: A practical guide to Movement politics.” Also: during the presidential campaign, Donald Trump often talked about an American soldier in Afghanistan who became the longest-held American POW since Vietnam. Trump said was quote “a dirty rotten traitor” who should be shot or thrown from a plane. He was talking about Bowe Bergdahl, that story is told in a new book, “American Cypher”--we'll speak with the co-author, Michael Ames.

Trump’s target in the 2020 election will be immigrants, ‘The Other Americans’—that’s the title of the new novel by Laila Lalami. Her last novel, “The Moor’s Account,” won the American book award and was a Pulitzer finalist. She’s written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, Harper’s, and The Guardian, and she’s a columnist for The Nation. Plus: we talk about organizing to defeat Trump--about movement strategies and tactics, & political issues and campaigns. Our guest is Michael Walzer -- His new book is “Political Action: A practical guide to Movement politics.” Also: during the presidential campaign, Donald Trump often talked about an American soldier in Afghanistan who became the longest-held American POW since Vietnam. Trump said was quote “a dirty rotten traitor” who should be shot or thrown from a plane. He was talking about Bowe Bergdahl, that story is told in a new book, “American Cypher”--we’ll speak with the co-author, Michael Ames.

Michael Ames is an investigative reporter and features writer for Newsweek and Harper’s Magazine. His work for Newsweek revealed the mishandling of military intelligence in the days following Bergdahl's 2009 disappearance and the ensuing coverup by the Pentagon. His work has also appeared in The Atlantic, The Daily Beast, and The Believer. He worked for nine years in Idaho as a newspaper reporter and magazine editor, and now lives in Brooklyn. He is the coauthor of American Cipher, Bowe Bergdahl and the United States tragedy in Afghanistan.www.michael-ames.com

Michael Ames - Take a walk with me down Fascination Street as I get to know Michael Ames. Michael is an author who grew up on the East coast and eventually found himself in Idaho (yes, that's a real place). In this episode we chat about great Italian food in New Jersey, then we move on to some hot corduroy talk, before diving head first into his new book. AMERICAN CIPHER: Bowe Bergdahl And The U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan. This is a pretty fascinating interview and we learn that once again, media coverage of this event was wildly misinformed and widely misreported. Enjoy!Follow Michael on social media:Twit: @MirkelInsta: @MGAmesMichael's website: Michael-Ames.comBuy American Cipher from Amazon: https://amzn.to/2xd7sil

This episode's guest is Michael Ames. He is an investigative reporter and book author based in Brooklyn, New York. After a decade working in media in southern Idaho, Ames moved east and shifted to national issues, writing mostly for the Daily Beast and Harper's and Newsweek magazines. His first book, American Cipher, which he co-authored with former US Army infantryman Matt Farwell, was published by Penguin Press in March. In this interview, Michael set the record straight about this former soldier, along with the manner in which his capture was a pretext for many vested interests. Ames also demonstrated a variety of ways in which Bergdahl's exploited public image paralleled the endless war in Afghanistan. This excellent and critically-acclaimed book, American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan, is available on Amazon, in Barnes and Noble, and all independent book stores. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/rackets/support

Joe Biden has one thing in common with Donald Trump: a campaign promising “restoration” of a lost past, rather than the kind of transformation we need to deal with our current problems--  That’s what Harold Meyerson says.  Of course the past Biden wants to restore is not the white man’s 1950s, but rather the pre-Trump America of the Clintons and Obama.  Harold is Executive Editor of The American Prospect and a regular contributor to the LA Times op-ed page. Also: during the presidential campaign, Donald Trump often talked about an American soldier in Afghanistan who became the longest-held American POW since Vietnam.  Trump said he was “a dirty rotten traitor” who should be shot or thrown from a plane.  He was talking about Bowe Bergdahl.  Michael Ames explains how the Bergdahl story reveals a lot about why the Afghan war has been a disaster.  Ames is co-author of the new book, “American Cypher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan.” And we’ll also talk about immigrants, with Nation columnist Laila Lalami– her new novel is “The Other Americans,” about the suspicious death of a Moroccan immigrant in a small town in California.  it’s a family saga, a murder mystery, and a love story.

Last week, many of you heard our interview with Michael Ames discussing his book "American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan." Well, so did Matt Vierkant, a man who personally got to know Bowe Bergdahl when they served together in Afghanistan prior to Bowe's sudden disappearance. Matt decided to read the book as well, and felt that there were some discrepancies he wanted to rebut, and as a friend of the show, we're always glad to have Matt come on and join us. Matt feels the book is biased in taking the side of Bergdahl, someone he views as an unstable and unreliable source, and that there are still many unanswered questions that we regrettably may never know. We had a thoughtful discussion with Matt just like we did with Ames, and hopefully this will give you, the listener, a better idea of a very puzzling piece of American history. Next guest on this episode is our friend Marine Corps Major Fred Galvin. On a more recent appearance with Galvin, we hinted at a future show discussing China in-depth, and here it is. Galvin spent time in China as a Marine, and a lot of time in Asia at large while serving his country. We get into the future of the communist superpower, and issues including China's social credit system and the deadly importation of Chinese fentanyl to the American market. We also get into more recent troubling news out of Asia as missiles were launched from North Korea to South Korea. Lots to ponder on this episode as we look into the future of the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

Sgt. Bowe Bergdahl has been called a "traitor" and a "defector" by the likes of prime time television hosts on mainstream media, military personnel, and even our current President. The narrative has also been that the Obama administration traded him for five terrorists, and the lives of American war fighters were lost in the process to get this man back in country. Michael Ames, co-author of "American Cipher" says not so fast, as he investigated Bergdahl's background in-depth, and learned the true story of what really went down. Michael spent a lot of time in Hailey, Idaho as a "glorified ski bum" as he puts in, and when the news broke of Bergdahl being freed, he realized that he was familiar with this young man who grew up there. His interest became the catalyst for the book out now co-written with Matt Farwell, and on this episode, Michael joins us in studio and gives us the facts behind such a major news event that became plagued with falsehoods and misinformation. Be sure to pick up "American Cipher: Bowe Bergdahl and the U.S. Tragedy in Afghanistan" to gain some real insight into American foreign policy and how the narrative often told to us gets out there before all the facts come out. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://news.iheart.com/podcast-advertisers

We pay credit to a female monster movie designer lost to history. We revisit America's longest war. Then we find out what secrets our skeletons hold.

Michael Ames's book "American Cipher" tells the story of Bowe Bergdahl, the U.S. Army private who spent five years as a captive of the Taliban to later be released in a controversial prisoner swap. Many have called Bergdahl a deserter; others have pointed to mental health issues. Ames joins Idaho Matters to share insight into the life of this Idaho native.