Podcasts about modernization

As the global security environment grows more complex, how can the United States maintain a safe, secure, and effective nuclear deterrent without returning to nuclear testing? In this episode of NucleCast, Manolis sits down with Don Cook, former Deputy Administrator for Defense Programs at the National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), to discuss the evolving challenges facing the U.S. nuclear weapons enterprise.Drawing on decades of experience, Cook examines how the strategic assumptions that shaped nuclear policy in the early 2010s have been upended by renewed great power competition, Russia's aggression, and China's military modernization. He explains the critical role of the Stockpile Stewardship Program, the remarkable advances in simulation and modeling technologies, and how scientists continue to certify the safety and reliability of the U.S. nuclear stockpile without explosive testing.The conversation also explores the importance of legacy underground test data, the challenges of pit production, aging infrastructure, workforce development, and the investments needed to modernize the nation's nuclear enterprise for the decades ahead. Cook offers a candid assessment of where the U.S. stands today and what priorities should guide future leaders responsible for sustaining the deterrent.Follow us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nuclecast3665?si=h1kCO6NqUtL87w6qFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to Kimberly@anwadeter.org

In this episode of Robots and Red Tape, host Nick Schutt sits down with Austin Keller, Director of Data Science at IntelliDyne, for a grounded conversation on why critical systems still run on DOS, floppies, and “version 15 final redo,” and why most AI projects start in the wrong place.Drawing on manufacturing, Navy, DOJ, and VA work, Austin argues you start with the business problem—not the shiny tool—and that security is step zero.Key topics:Why “if it works, don't mess with it” leaves agencies on 20–30-year-old stacksStarting with the job to be done, not “we want AI”Data that will not talk to other data—and why that is by designCoding agents that can read COBOL and Fortran when the last developer is goneWhere AI ROI actually shows up: repetitive tasks, small agents, and UI that saves keystrokesPodcast: Robots and Red Tape | Host: Nick Schutt | YouTube: @RobotsandRedTapeAI

The Defense Logistics Agency's five-year IT modernization journey reached an important milestone earlier this summer. DLA moved its catalog system off a 35-year-old COBOL based system and onto a new modern platform. For more on the agency's latest IT modernization achievement, Federal News Network executive editor Jason Miller caught up with Adarryl Roberts, DLA's chief information officer.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Listeners may be familiar with a quote from Frederick the Great, "He who defends everything, defends nothing."   Federal leaders understand this all too well. As they are deluged with data, attacks, and new technology on a daily basis, it can be confusing what to prioritize and in trying to defend everything, agencies can be left vulnerable to attack.   In this week's episode of Feds At The Edge, several thought leaders share how they set priorities, leverage existing tools, and experiment with new solutions to enhance efficiency and security.   Bridget Carper-Arnone of the Department of Energy discusses how Enterprise License Agreements and centralized governance can reduce costs and streamline compliance across multiple systems. SEC's Jeff King emphasizes the value of understanding existing tools, noting that a deeper dive with vendors can uncover capabilities agencies may already have. While Emilio Escobar from DataDog highlights observability and AI as keys to modernization, explaining how greater visibility into the technology environment can help agencies deploy resources more effectively. Tune in on your favorite podcast platform to hear federal technology leaders share practical strategies for prioritizing investments, maximizing existing tools, and modernizing with greater efficiency and security.  

It's not often someone who's business touches insurance in almost all global regions wants to share their view but Michal Trochimczuk sat down to share where he sees progress, successes, and challenges with P&C insurance and the lessons learned.In this episode:What global trends need to be noticedThe similar needs that insurers have no matter where they areHow brokers integrate with insurersWhy speed to decisions is driving experience for insurersWhere successes are happening globally and whyHow challenges emerge and are they region specific or learning opportunitiesMichal shows why Sollers is a sought after firm for advising insurers on many aspects of their business with his thoughtful and candid answers and insights. It's rare to have access to someone with such a refined global view and expertise and he provides insights few will find elsewhere.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

In today's episode, Hal Humphreys welcomes Jeff Hogan—Chief Appraiser at Valligent, SVP of Valuations at Veros, and host of the ValTALK podcast—for a special crossover episode focused on the future of the appraisal profession.Together, they discuss the AQB's proposed qualification changes, why growing the next generation of appraisers is critical, and what the industry's transition to UAD 3.6 means for those entering the profession today. Jeff also shares insights from Valligent's UAD 3.6 experience thus far and offers a behind-the-scenes look at what lenders are saying about the evolving valuation landscape.Plus, get a preview of the opening fireside chat at Valuation Expo, where Jeff, Hal, Kelly Davids, and Lisa Desmarais will discuss one of the profession's biggest challenges (and opportunities)—building a stronger appraisal community for the future.Be sure to check out Hal's guest appearance on episode 6 of the ValTALK Podcast, where he joins Jeff Hogan to continue this discussion around UAD 3.6, AI, and the future of the appraisal profession. P.S. It's not too late to register for Val Expo (August 16-19). Choose your level and register here: https://www.valuationexpo.com/#registerAt The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

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On Gov Tech Today, host Jennifer Saha speaks with Chris Given, California's new state CIO and director of the California Department of Technology, about his first 10 weeks in the role and priorities for the state's tech organization. Given shares his background across 10 federal agencies via the U.S. Digital Service and work with several states, then discusses how CDT must adapt as departments modernize away from legacy data center services, reshaping CDT's budget and service model. He outlines CDT's push to act as a broker of services through SITES (Statewide IT Shared Services), aiming to consolidate common software purchases, reduce duplicative negotiations, and expand beyond initial AI contracts such as Anthropic's Claude. They also cover Poppy as a safe AI experimentation tool, updates to California's AI risk assessment process (5305F) with tiered review, leadership transitions including state CISO Vitaly Panich, and CalSecure 2.0 and CalNet's expanded managed security offerings. 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:28 New CIO Hot Seat 00:48 Career Journey to California 01:51 GovOps and Federated IT 03:55 Meeting Departments Where They Are 05:37 Early CIO Priorities 06:31 Budget Shifts and Data Centers 08:25 CDT as Service Broker 11:09 What SITES Means 11:36 SITES vs SLP Explained 12:13 First Deal Anthropic Claude 12:47 What's Next for SITES 14:14 Poppy AI Sandbox 15:09 Power Users and Community 15:54 Power Users Scale AI 16:39 Responsible AI Guardrails 18:04 Risk Tiers and 5305F 19:50 Communicating Policy Changes 21:51 Cybersecurity in AI Era 23:17 Leadership Turnover and CalSecure 25:51 CalNet Adds Managed Security 27:04 Modernization and Vendor Flexibility 29:39 Budget Cycles and Agile Reality 31:46 Pre-Solicitations Build Trust 33:07 Transition Plans and Closing  

“60% of the bank's code is AI generated,” Leigh-Ann Russell, Chief Information Officer and Global Head of Engineering at BNY, tells Bloomberg Intelligence Senior Analysts Paul Gulberg and Anurag Rana. In this episode, the group discusses how BNY built Eliza as a model-agnostic AI platform and governance layer to expand access to AI while maintaining control over data, spending and risk. Russell explains how AI is increasing engineering capacity, supporting digital employees and cybersecurity, and helping BNY modernize systems and prepare for always-on financial markets.

The Appraiser Qualifications Board (AQB) has released its Second Exposure Draft of proposed changes to the Real Property Appraiser Qualification Criteria—and if adopted, they could reshape the future of the appraisal profession. From reducing barriers to entry to rethinking long-standing qualification requirements, these proposals have sparked plenty of conversation across the industry.In this episode, Jeff Morley joins us to break down what's actually being proposed, why the AQB believes these changes are necessary, and what they could mean for aspiring appraisers and the profession as a whole. Whether you support the proposals or have concerns, this is a conversation every appraiser should hear.See the full exposure draft here: https://appraisalfoundation.sharefile.com/public/share/web-s39712a2b1f42469b91333e7714dcf860

In this In Case You Missed It episode of the I Hear Design podcast, we revisit an article from interiors+sources that explores how airport design is evolving in 2026 as modernization takes precedence over building entirely new terminals. Today's airport projects are balancing operational performance with a more thoughtful passenger experience, incorporating hospitality-inspired lounges and seating, improved restrooms, biophilic elements, accessibility features, and amenities for a wider range of travelers. At the same time, sustainability and resilience are reshaping everything from material selection and energy systems to the long-term performance of aviation facilities. Listen in for a look at the design strategies transforming airports into more comfortable, inclusive, efficient, and resilient environments.

The Air Force hopes to get another 25 years out of its B-52 Bomber fleet but it's running into some cost, scheduling and performance challenges.The B-52 was first introduced in 1955 and the Air Force is hoping that a series of updates can keep the fleet in the air until 2050. It intends to spend $21 billion to improve the engines, radar, communications, software and weapon systems for the more than 70 B-52s still in service.The Air Force already has the B-1 and B-2 along with the in-development B-21, but it said the B-52 still remains critical to the U.S.'s ability to deploy nuclear capabilities. Plus, it can fly nearly 9,000 miles without refueling and carry up to 70,000 pounds.However, the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) found that the Commercial Engine Replacement Program (CERP), which represents the bulk of modernization costs, has increased by about $3 billion since a 2023 estimate, and initial operational capability has been delayed more than 15 months. While 10 out of the 13 B-52 modernizations experience challenges, the GAO said the Air Force still wants to proceed with engine production before critical flight testing is completed.#B52, #USAirForce, #Defense, #Military, #Aerospace, #MilitaryAviation, #Aircraft, #DefenseIndustry, #Engineering, #Manufacturing, #Government, #GAO, #Aviation, #NationalSecurity, #MilitaryTechnology

For episode 761 of the BlockHash Podcast, host Brandon Zemp is joined by Nevada Secretary of State Cisco Aguilar to discuss his initiatives in modernizing Nevada’s election system, business portal and preparing Nevadans for artificial intelligence.Before being elected Nevada Secretary of State, Cisco Aguilar built a career spanning law, business, media, sports, and education. He served for 12 years as General Counsel for Agassi Graf and the Andre Agassi Foundation for Education, advised the Nevada System of Higher Education, and worked with several NBC affiliates. He later founded the sports technology company Blueprint Sports & Entertainment and completed a fellowship with Adidas’ Brand Sustainability team in Germany. Aguilar holds degrees in finance, accounting, business, and law from the University of Arizona and is licensed to practice law in Nevada, California, and Arizona. He is also the founding chairman of Cristo Rey St. Viator College Preparatory High School and previously served eight years on the Nevada Athletic Commission, including two years as chairman.

Lender work isn't the only pathway to a successful appraisal business. On today's episode, Nick Conteduca, Co-Founder of Banks Technologies and Banks Valuation, shares how appraisers can tap into estate appraisals, divorce cases, tax appeals, litigation support, and other non-lender opportunities—all while overcoming the biggest hurdles of finding clients, managing projects, and of course, getting paid. Plus, he introduces HomeVault, a new platform designed to help appraisers grow their business beyond traditional lending work.Learn more about HomeVault here: www.GetHomeVault.comRegister for this year's Valuation Expo here: https://www.valuationexpo.com/#registerAt The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

In this episode of NucleCast, host Manolis sits down with Tyler Hacker and Luke Widenhouse of the Center for Strategic and Budgetary Assessments (CSBA) to examine why advanced energetics remain one of the most underappreciated elements of U.S. military modernization. Drawing on historical lessons from World War II and their recent research, the discussion explores how improvements in energetic materials can dramatically enhance the performance, range, lethality, and effectiveness of modern weapon systems.The conversation dives into the barriers that have slowed the development and fielding of next-generation energetics, the strategic consequences of continued neglect, and why even modest technological advances can deliver outsized operational impacts across multiple theaters. Tyler and Luke also discuss the growing importance of energetics for hypersonic weapons, unmanned systems, and the future of strategic deterrence.Topics Covered:Historical lessons from WWII and the adoption of advanced energeticsWhy small improvements can produce large strategic effectsBarriers to developing and fielding new energetic materialsThe role of energetics in hypersonic weapons and unmanned systemsPolicy recommendations to accelerate innovation and investmentLink to report: https://csbaonline.org/resource/choosing-less-bang-for-buck-the-underutilization-of-advanced-energetics/Follow us on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@nuclecast3665?si=h1kCO6NqUtL87w6qFollow on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/nuclecastpodcastSubscribe RSS Feed: https://rss.com/podcasts/nuclecast-podcast/Rate: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nuclecast/id1644921278Email comments and topic/guest suggestions to Kimberly@anwadeter.org

UAD 3.6 is coming—and preparation goes far beyond learning new forms.In this special edition episode of the Appraisal Update Podcast, Jason Covington returns as host to sit down with Chris Williams, President of AIMSdashboard and National Coordinator for the UAD 3.6 Production Incubation Initiative. They discuss how the Initiative is helping appraisers gain real-world experience before the transition. They'll explore why it was created, the benefits of getting involved, and what appraisers, lenders, and AMCs can expect as the industry moves into the UAD 3.6 era.If you want to know how to prepare for what's next, this episode is a great place to start.Go to UAD36prod.com to learn more or join the initiative.

This episode is a live discussion about residential elevators and franchise ownership with Casey Dyon and Alex Martin, owners with Nationwide Lifts. Residential elevators are becoming an increasingly practical accessibility solution, and franchising provides experienced elevator professionals a supported path from technician to business owner. Alex and Casey share their journeys from elevator mechanics to business owners while discussing customer misconceptions, hiring challenges, accessibility solutions, and the value of building a business franchise with the support of an established network.Chapters:00:00 Introduction 02:13 Journey from Technicians to Business Owners10:02 The Importance of Residential Elevators21:08 Educating Homeowners on Elevator Installation28:05 Homeowner Insights Before Installation30:53 Modernization and Lifespan of Residential Elevators34:24 Challenges in Finding Talent for the Elevator Industry44:34 The Ideal Franchise Owner Profile50:25 Franchise Ownership vs. Independent Business OwnershipResources: Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroupA Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team. Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights! To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com

Xi Jin ping, general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee, has called for efforts to strengthen political guidance and deepen innovation-driven development to advance the high-quality modernization of national defense and the armed forces.Xi, who is also Chinese president and chairman of the Central Military Commission, made the remarks on Thursday when presiding over a group study session of the Political Bureau of the CPC Central Committee.He urged efforts to fulfill the goals for the centenary of the People's Liberation Army in 2027 and make "decisive progress" in basically realizing the modernization of national defense and the armed forces. This, he said, will provide strong strategic support for advancing the cause of building a great country and achieving national rejuvenation on all fronts through Chinese modernization.The study session was held ahead of the founding anniversary of the PLA, which falls on Saturday. On behalf of the CPC Central Committee and the CMC, Xi extended festival greetings to all members of the PLA and the People's Armed Police Force, civilian personnel of the PLA, and members of the reserve forces and the militia.Xi said that since the 18th CPC National Congress in 2012, China has made comprehensive efforts to enhance political loyalty in the military, strengthen the military through reform, personnel training and science and technology, and run the military in accordance with the law.By simultaneously carrying out operations, strengthening combat preparedness and enhancing military capabilities, the Chinese military has significantly improved its modernization level and become a capable fighting force, making historic achievements and transformations, he said.Emphasizing the importance of ensuring political loyalty in the military, Xi urged upholding and strengthening the absolute leadership of the Party over the armed forces. Efforts should be made to ensure that military officers and soldiers follow the Party and that they always obey the Party's commands, he said.Xi called for unremitting efforts to fight against corruption, improve the supervision system for major projects and ensure that all initiatives are underpinned by quality, capability and integrity.He noted the importance of combat effectiveness in the high-quality modernization of national defense and the armed forces, saying that it is essential to enhance the military application of unmanned intelligent technologies and intensify construction and application of a network information system to gradually build an intelligent military system.Solid steps should be taken to advance military training and enhance combat preparedness to effectively safeguard China's national sovereignty, security and development interests, he said.Xi emphasized that consolidating and enhancing integrated national strategies and strategic capabilities is the path the nation must take to achieve high-quality modernization of national defense and the armed forces.He called for strengthening military governance, optimizing institutional frameworks and improving policies and regulations to strengthen close collaboration between the military and civilian sectors.In another development, Xi has signed an order to commend Yang Yong from Troop 91548 of the PLA, honoring him with a first-class merit citation in defense-related science and technology.China has also commended and honored 12 military officers and soldiers as "the most beautiful revolutionary personnel of the new era", according to a joint announcement on Friday by the Publicity Department of the CPC Central Committee and the Political Work Department of the CMC.

Fluent Fiction - Serbian: Old Ways, New Paths: Modernizing Serbian Mountain Traditions Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.com/sr/episode/2026-08-02-07-38-19-sr Story Transcript:Sr: Тара, планинско село у Србији, будило се са сунцем.En: Tara, a mountain village in Serbia, awoke with the sun.Sr: Мирис свеже траве ширио се ваздухом.En: The smell of fresh grass spread through the air.Sr: На локалној пијаци већ се осећала гужва.En: The local market was already bustling.Sr: Вук је припремао свој штанд на тржници.En: Vuk was setting up his stall at the market.Sr: Са поносом је излагао своје органско воће и поврће.En: He proudly displayed his organic fruits and vegetables.Sr: Његова породица зависила је од ове продаје.En: His family depended on this sale.Sr: Мила је први пут дошла у село своје баке.En: Mila came to her grandmother's village for the first time.Sr: Била је узбуђена и фасцинирана лепотом природе.En: She was excited and fascinated by the beauty of nature.Sr: Прошетала је пијацом и застала поред Вукове тезге.En: She walked through the market and stopped by Vuk's stall.Sr: „Како дивна и свеже изгледа ова роба!En: "How wonderful and fresh this produce looks!"Sr: “ рекла је с осмехом.En: she said with a smile.Sr: Вук се окренуо и спустио поглед.En: Vuk turned around and lowered his gaze.Sr: „Све је узгајано на старински начин.En: "Everything is grown the old-fashioned way.Sr: Али није лако продати данас.En: But it's not easy to sell today."Sr: “У том тренутку, Бојан, Вуков друг из детињства, приближио се штанду.En: At that moment, Bojan, Vuk's childhood friend, approached the stall.Sr: „Здраво, Вуче!En: "Hello, Vuche!Sr: Имаш лепу робу као увек“, рекао је.En: You have nice produce as always," he said.Sr: „Зашто се не прикључиш мојој фирми?En: "Why don't you join my company?Sr: Модернизујемо тржиште, можеш зарађивати више!En: We're modernizing the market; you could earn more!"Sr: “Вук се двоумио.En: Vuk hesitated.Sr: „Модернизација ме плаши.En: "Modernization scares me.Sr: Желим да сачувам традицију.En: I want to preserve tradition."Sr: “Мила је слушала пажљиво.En: Mila listened carefully.Sr: „Можда постоји начин да комбинујете традицију и новије идеје“, сугерисала је.En: "Maybe there's a way to combine tradition and newer ideas," she suggested.Sr: „Обожавам идеју о одрживој, али практичној пољопривреди.En: "I love the idea of sustainable yet practical agriculture."Sr: “Дебата се убрзо разбуктала.En: The debate quickly heated up.Sr: Вук је био под притиском.En: Vuk felt the pressure.Sr: Мика је снажно подржавала његове вредности, али је такође нудила савете о коришћењу неких модерних техника за брже управљање фармом.En: Mila strongly supported his values but also offered advice on using some modern techniques to manage the farm faster.Sr: После дугог разговора, Вук је схватио да може искористити пробране савремене идеје, а да не жртвује традицију.En: After a long conversation, Vuk realized he could use selected modern ideas without sacrificing tradition.Sr: Одлучио се на хибридни приступ: одржати природни квалитет својих производа, али уз помоћ нових знања.En: He decided on a hybrid approach: to maintain the natural quality of his products with the help of new knowledge.Sr: Бојан је охрабрио његову одлуку.En: Bojan encouraged his decision.Sr: „У потпуности ћу те подржати у овој новој стази“, уверио је.En: "I will fully support you on this new path," he assured.Sr: Вук је схватио да је проналазак равнотеже кључ.En: Vuk understood that finding balance was key.Sr: Одржавати корене док се прихватају промене било је изазовно, али могуће.En: Maintaining roots while embracing changes was challenging but possible.Sr: Мила је отишла из села задивљена колико је компликован живот на селу и колико је лепа његова једноставност.En: Mila left the village amazed by how complicated rural life was and how beautiful its simplicity.Sr: Тара је остала као стари тихи сведок ове приче, али сада, са новим узбуђењем у ваздуху.En: Tara remained as an old, silent witness to this story, but now with a new excitement in the air.Sr: Вук је нашао начин да подржи своју породицу и сачува традицију коју је толико волео, док је Мила пронашла део села у себи.En: Vuk found a way to support his family and preserve the tradition he loved so much, while Mila found a piece of the village within herself. Vocabulary Words:awoke: будило сеstall: штандbustling: гужваproudly: са поносомfascinated: фасциниранаproduce: робаgaze: погледmodernization: модернизацијаpreserve: сачуватиsustainable: одрживаdebate: дебатаheated: разбукталаpressure: притискомvalues: вредностиsacrificing: жртвујеhybrid: хибридниknowledge: знањаbalance: равнотежеchallenging: изазовноembracing: прихватајуsimplicity: једноставностwitness: сведокdecision: одлукуpath: стазиmaintaining: одржаватиroots: коренеexcited: узбуђенаcomplicated: компликованdisplayed: излагаоapproached: приближио се

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On this special edition of Worker Wednesday on Your Money Matters, Ken Edwards, Ed Maher and Phil Davidson welcome Mark Pruitt, Principal at The Power Bureau, LLC and adjunct professor within Northwestern’s Master of Science in Energy and Sustainability (MSES) Program on the show to discuss the complexities of modernizing the electric grid and the […]

Everyone's talking about UAD 3.6, but what happens when the orders actually start flowing in? Liz Green of ServiceLink joins the Buzzcast today to share what she's learned from processing live UAD 3.6 appraisals, the lessons appraisers should know before the November deadline, and why speaking a common data language across the valuation industry matters more than ever. If you're looking for practical insights instead of speculation, this episode delivers.Join us for Valuation Expo, August 16-20: https://www.valuationexpo.com/#registerAt The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

Today, Bryan Reynolds welcomes back apprAIz CEO Narainder Chandwani, joined by guests Glenn McDonald, Kurt Rehak, and Christopher Scott, for a conversation about the evolution of appraisal technology. They discuss the shift from desktop to cloud-based platforms, why a mobile-first approach can dramatically reduce turnaround times, and how Narainder's software can reduce appraisal time by 70%. If you're curious about where appraisal technology is headed—and how it could change the way you work—this episode is worth a listen.Learn more about Narainder's software:Website - www.apprAIz.bizApp Store - https://apps.apple.com/us/app/appraiz/id6741251326Demo - https://calendly.com/contactus-appraiz/30min?month=2026-08

This week, we discuss Bun's move to Rust, OpenAI hunting for revenue, and Stripe's bid for PayPal. Plus, Coté's Dad wisdom. Watch the YouTube Live Recording of Episode 582 Runner-up Titles Turn off my dog Dad Wisdom Amazon subscription and let it fly Dad box Talking about modernization Skin in the game The ivory tower of “Things Actually Work in the Real World” Business fortnight No SegwaysBanking works everywhere else in the world, not America Rundown Rewriting Bun in Rust OpenAI OpenAI's No. 2 Executive to Step Down in Latest Leadership Shake-up OpenAI's Chief Futurist Is Leaving the Company AI Devices Are Coming. Will Your Favorite Apps Be Along for the Ride? OpenAI Executive Kevin Weil Is Leaving the Company OpenAI power consolidates under co-founder Greg Brockman ahead of prospective IPO Barret Zoph is out at OpenAI again after just five months Apple sues OpenAI, accuses ex-employees of stealing trade secrets OpenAI Appears to Be Missing Its Sales Goals by a Vast Margin Stripe, Advent make $53 billion takeover offer for PayPal, sending stock soaring Relevant to your Interests SpaceX, AI Bubble Fears, and The Age of the Trillion-Dollar, Zero-Profit Company Microsoft Frontier Company: AI engineering that amplifies and protects your intelligence Building a CLI for all of Cloudflare California founder fired for ignoring his company's own return-to-office mandate Samsung chip division's single-year profits beat its past 40 years of profits, combined Did a lottery winner become "the company of the future"? Power company hikes data center bills by 30%, cuts residential electricity costs by 1.3% Where AI Works: Slack is the Conversational Interface for Headless AI Salesforce MCP Servers: AI, Data & Analytics for Tableau & Data 360 in Slack IBM and Red Hat launch Lightwell to defend open-source code from AI attacks Infoblox acquires Kentik, adding network observability to its DNS and DDI platform Apple 'Hide My Email' Vulnerability Reveals Peoples' Real Email Addresses House passes bill to make daylight saving time permanent United Airlines' new upsell: Keeping other travelers out of the middle seat Linux creator Linus Torvalds puts foot down on anti-AI comments 1Password now lets Claude sign in to websites without seeing your passwords 1Password and Anthropic Bring Secure Credential Access to Claude forum, an accountable orchestrator for AI agents Google continues its renaming streak by turning NotebookLM to Gemini Notebook 'Pretty revolting': LG's TV are getting huge backlash from users due to installing software What is a micro-retirement? Inside the latest Gen Z trend You paid me, a long-time Linux user, to use Windows 11 exclusively for a month China delivers a one-two punch to America's AI dominance Can Lenovo's World Cup AI Moment Cement Its Enterprise PC Dominance? AI Coding Tools Deliver Speed but Not Business Value Unless Wrapped in Process: China's Moonshot in Talks on Pre-IPO Funds at $50 Billion Value OpenAI and Hugging Face partner to address security incident during model evaluation AI won't fix your broken culture, but you can fix your broken culture Oracle Is Now Down 28% in a Month. Will the 52-Week Low of $132 Hold or Fold? 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Successful data modernization depends on more than new technology, it requires people to understand, trust, and support the change. In this episode, Sarah Shaw, senior informatics analyst at the Public Health Informatics Institute, discusses a new Data Modernization Communications Toolkit designed to help public health professionals explain complex initiatives in ways that resonate with colleagues, leaders, and communities. Shaw explains how the toolkit is built around three core communication strategies: active listening, storytelling, and audience-centered messaging. She also shares practical examples from health departments across the country that demonstrate how effective communication can turn technical concepts into meaningful improvements for public health, helping agencies strengthen data systems and ultimately make better decisions for the communities they serve.Data Modernization Communications Toolkit - PHIIApplications | ASTHOValley Health's Dr. Matthew Christiansen Elected To National Epic FQHC Advisory Board - Valley Health

China has unveiled a five-year plan through 2030 to modernize its ports of entry to expand openness and promote international cooperation. The country will further upgrade its infrastructure and apply smart technologies to promote smoother cross-border connectivity.

Today, we talk with a company that has reached a major milestone, earning UAD 3.6 verification from both Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac. Humza Ahmed, Founder and CEO of Automax.ai, returns to the Buzzcast to discuss what the verification process involved, how Automax's AI-powered workflow was built for UAD 3.6 with the appraiser in mind, and why he believes technology can help us tackle growing capacity challenges without replacing human judgment. Find out where appraisal technology is headed next.At The Appraisal Buzzcast, we host weekly episodes with leaders and experts in the appraisal industry about current events and relevant topics in our field. Subscribe and turn on notifications to catch our episode premieres every Wednesday!You can find the video version of this podcast at http://www.youtube.com/@TheAppraisalBuzzcast or head to https://appraisalbuzz.com for our breaking news and written articles. 

What does it take to rebuild after losing everything? Today, I sit down with Rod Khleif—multifamily real estate investor, best-selling author, and host of The Lifetime Cashflow Podcast—to discuss the lessons he learned after losing $50 million during the 2008 financial crisis, and how he came back even stronger. From avoiding common investing mistakes to mastering the mindset needed to thrive in uncertain markets, this conversation is packed with practical advice on building lasting wealth, resilience, and life-long success.If you want to hear more from Rod or get in contact with him, go to rodslinks.com

After several weeks away from the podcast, Dave Griffith and Vladimir Romanov return to Manufacturing Hub to unpack their experiences at Automate 2026 and discuss what the event revealed about the current state of industrial automation.Automate showcased an enormous range of robotics, industrial AI, machine vision, software, cloud connectivity, and emerging automation technology. However, some of the most revealing conversations were not about futuristic factories. They were about PLC 5 migrations, aging SLC systems, obsolete PanelView terminals, industrial networks, basic data collection, and how platforms such as Ignition actually connect to plant floor equipment.Vlad shares what he learned from demonstrating a complete packaging line environment built around a CompactLogix PLC, an industrial computer, Ignition, and production performance data. The demonstration was designed to show how manufacturers can use OEE, downtime information, and machine states to identify production bottlenecks and determine where capital investment could deliver the greatest return. Instead, many attendees wanted to understand the underlying architecture, where Ignition runs, how it connects to PLCs, what protocols are required, and whether it can replace traditional HMI and SCADA platforms.Dave discusses his experience inside the Ignition ecosystem booth, the FactoryStack cloud demonstration, the advantages of MQTT in a difficult trade show network environment, and his Automate panel on software defined automation and the factory of the future. He also introduces Elephant, an industrial log analysis and contextualization tool being developed to help users identify meaningful patterns across Ignition gateways, reduce system noise, compare facilities, and diagnose intermittent problems.The conversation then moves across the industrial automation stack. Dave and Vlad examine virtual PLCs from Siemens, Phoenix Contact, and other vendors, including where software based control may provide value and where it may add unnecessary organizational complexity. They discuss AI generated PLC code, the limitations of translating functional specifications into reliable control applications, and why tools that produce 80 or 90 percent of an automation solution still require experienced engineers to validate the final result.They also explore AI assisted HMI and SCADA development, Ignition 8.3, MCP servers, high performance HMI design, and the risks of providing AI agents with uncontrolled access to production systems. At the MES layer, they question whether manufacturers should build custom applications through vibe coding or focus instead on creating clean, contextualized, well governed data that can support many future applications.The central conclusion is that AI tools, virtual controllers, cloud platforms, and dynamically generated applications will continue to improve. However, manufacturers still need reliable controls, secure networks, maintainable architectures, experienced people, and ownership of their operational data. The companies that establish those foundations today will have the greatest freedom to adopt whatever technologies emerge next.Dave and Vlad also preview the 2026 Ignition Community Conference in Sacramento, upcoming Manufacturing Hub conversations, new demonstrations, and several projects the community will see throughout the remainder of the year.Join us for a detailed and candid discussion about Automate 2026, Ignition, industrial AI, virtual PLCs, HMI and SCADA development, MES, MQTT, data architecture, and what manufacturers should prioritize next.

The Department of Veterans Affairs' Office of the Inspector General serves as the agency's internal watchdog, and leaders are leveraging technology to improve oversight. The office's CIO Lance Jenkinson discussed how the OIG is using AI to strengthen oversight, improve operational efficiency and ensure the agency's IT systems meet security and compliance requirements. Jenkinson also discussed why strong governance, clear policies and thoughtful implementation are essential to maximizing AI's benefits while mitigating potential risks.

A mature GSOC does far more than monitor alarms. Manish speaks with Nick Saroka, Vice President of Operations at Exlog Global, about turning the GSOC into an enterprise nerve center that supports decisions across the business. Nick explains how teams can connect threat monitoring to organizational objectives, determine when to escalate with incomplete information, and earn credibility through relationships and repeated performance. He also explores AI's role as a force multiplier for intelligence collection and dissemination while keeping human validation and judgment in the loop. The conversation closes with practical career advice for analysts who want to understand the businesses they protect and create greater organizational value. You'll learn: How to align GSOC intelligence with business objectives and operational decisions What to weigh when moving from monitoring to escalation and action Where AI can accelerate intelligence workflows without replacing human judgment Similar episodes: Building Next-Gen GSOCs with Visa's Niall Herlehy A Modern Approach to Managing GSOCs with Jesse Leeds Fail Forward: Lessons in Leadership and Innovation with Jacob Valdez Embracing Change in Corporate Security: Strategies for Modernization with Ryan Schonfeld of HiveWatch If you're enjoying this episode, please take a minute to rate and review the show.

President Trump's Working Families Tax Cuts provided $125 million annually for the Research Facilities Act program to modernize agricultural research facilities across the country.

What keeps appraisers coming back to Las Vegas year after year? In this episode, Bryan takes you on a behind-the-scenes tour of the Trade Show floor at Valuation Expo, and chats with attendees—both veterans and newbies—about what makes these conferences worth the trip. From networking and continuing education to unexpected conversations that spark new ideas (and create new clients), these events have become can't-miss gatherings for everyone in the appraisal space.TAKE YOUR PICK (or come to BOTH): Valuation Expo 2026, August 16th-20th: https://www.valuationexpo.com/The Appraisal Summit, Oct. 31st-Nov. 3rd: https://www.appraisalsummit.net/

Join host Steven Dickens in this episode of I Am a Mainframer featuring Bruno Laurent, who shares how he started his mainframe journey in 1998 and how that path led him to modernise mainframe development at Euroclear.Bruno discusses why cloud development environments matter for attracting new talent, how moving beyond traditional 3270 workflows makes mainframe work more accessible, and how tools like Visual Studio Code, Zowe, and AI are helping reshape the developer experience.He also reflects on the importance of keeping mainframe skills current, supporting the next generation of developers, and why the platform continues to evolve with modern technology and business needs.If you enjoyed this episode, subscribe for more conversations from Mainframe Connect and the I Am a Mainframer series.#IAmAMainframer #MainframeConnect #OpenMainframeProject #MainframeModernization #CloudDevelopment #Zowe #AI #Euroclear #TechCareers

Today's episode includes a discussion on Agency mortgage-backed security (MBS) prepayment activity in the wake of QE4 lows. Plus, Robbie interviews FICO's Ethan Dornhelm on how credit score modernization is giving lenders and market participants the ability to evaluate long-term predictive performance and expand responsible access to credit while preserving safety and soundness. And we close with the focus on geopolitical tensions versus inflation versus economic data.This week's podcasts are sponsored by FICO. As the industry's most predictive credit score, FICO Score 10T combines proven performance with deeper insight into borrower behavior to help support a stronger and more resilient housing finance system.The Chrisman Commentary is your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.

In this Tyler Tech Podcast episode, John Matelski, CIO at the National Association of Counties (NACo), shares a national perspective on how counties are navigating increasing complexity while becoming more strategic in their approach to technology. Recorded live at Tyler Connect 2026 in Las Vegas, the conversation highlights how counties of all sizes are shifting from isolated, reactive efforts to more coordinated, enterprise-wide initiatives. Like many local governments, counties are facing a convergence of pressures, including workforce challenges, cybersecurity risks, and rising expectations for more seamless digital services. Talent shortages, aging workforces, and legacy systems continue to create barriers, while limited resources make prioritization a constant challenge. These dynamics are pushing leaders to be more deliberate about how they plan, invest in, and execute modernization efforts. Throughout the discussion, John emphasizes the value of NACo's national network in helping counties navigate these challenges. By connecting leaders across more than 3,000 counties, NACo enables peer-to-peer learning grounded in real-world experience. These insights help organizations avoid common pitfalls, move beyond theory, and accelerate more confident, informed decision-making. The conversation also explores key technology trends shaping county strategies today, including cloud adoption, cybersecurity, data governance, and the growing interest in AI. John underscores the importance of strong data foundations and clear use cases, noting that successful modernization efforts require a focus on outcomes — not just technology itself. This episode also highlights the 2026 State CIO Priorities Playbook, designed to help government leaders turn strategy into action. The playbook provides practical insights, real-world examples, and actionable guidance across top priorities like AI, cybersecurity, modernization, accessibility, and digital services. 2026 State CIO Priorities Playbook: From Planning to Execution: Turning Priorities Into Progress And learn more about the topics discussed in this episode with these resources: Explore: NACO's Directory of Programs & Resources Download: AI for Impact: Proven Results for Government Download: Modern Governments Live in the Cloud Download: Building a Resilient Government Read: Modernizing County Tech: Trends, Tools, and Talent Read: ERP Partnership That Deliver Results Read: How Digital Services Shape Public Trust in Local Government Listen to other episodes of the podcast. Let us know what you think about the Tyler Tech Podcast in this survey!

We're introducing a new monthly series in partnership with the National Association of Appraisers (NAA), hosted by Jason Covington, their Vice President. In this inaugural episode, Jason sits down with NAA President Barry Phillips to discuss the organization's mission, its vision for the future of appraisal, and the many ways it's supporting appraisers across the country.From scholarship programs to advocacy efforts to collaboration with The Appraisal Foundation on important policy issues, this conversation offers an inside look at how the NAA is working to strengthen and protect the appraisal profession—for today's appraisers and the next generation.

Could Florida have quietly unraveled CPA licensure? In this episode, Blake Oliver talks with FICPA CEO Shelly Weir about the legislation that threatened to eliminate Florida's Board of Accountancy, scrap CPE requirements, and weaken the CPA license. Shelly explains how the profession fought back, why mobility and interstate commerce were central to the case, and where CPAs can embrace smart modernization without giving up public protection.Chapters(00:00) - EAP 116 Interview: Shelly Weir of FICPA on the Fight to Save the CPA in Florida (01:10) - Why Shelley Stayed Quiet (03:09) - What the Bill Proposed (07:23) - Why Deregulation Happened (09:33) - How FICPA Beat It (12:44) - Mobility and Modernization (15:54) - Threading the Needle (17:56) - Compromise Ideas Ahead (21:49) - Midnight Capitol Showdown (24:00) - CPE and Future Reforms (26:16) - Will It Return (27:55) - Closing Thanks and Call Sign up to get free CPE for listening to this podcasthttps://earmarkcpe.comhttps://earmark.app/Download the Earmark CPE App Apple: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/earmark-cpe/id1562599728Android: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.earmarkcpe.appConnect with Shelly WeirLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shellysiceloffLearn more about the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountantshttps://www.ficpa.org/aboutConnect with Blake Oliver, CPALinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blaketoliverTwitter: https://twitter.com/blaketoliver/

Honolulu Blues: How a Losing Football Team Created a Winning Man The Detroit Lions Podcast hit pause on the recent noise and leaned into what makes Detroit different. Jeff Risdon sat down with author and lifelong Lions fan Joel Walkowski to unpack Joel's upcoming book, Honolulu Blues: How a Losing Football Team Created a Winning Man. The book is a Lions history that doubles as a memoir about fathers, fandom, and getting sober. The book lands on July 14 and mixes hard truth with humor. It is rooted in Sundays, shared rooms, and the way a football team can hold a family together. Walkowski grew up with the Lions as common ground with his father, who had special needs. Barry Sanders became a compass. Games turned into lessons on humility and resilience. He remembers the Utley game. He remembers Reggie Brown. He remembers a Pro Bowl guard killed by a truck while doing yard work. Even in those darkest moments, Barry made the game joyful. Later, during his own fight for sobriety, Matthew Stafford's toughness lit a path forward. The book tour runs through Detroit Book Fest, bookstore stops on the 24th, 25th, and 29th, a statewide library swing from September 17 to October 4, and a Detroit sports roast on October 4. Glory, Pain, and Change in Detroit Wachowski traces how 1950s Detroit helped shape the modern NFL. The Lions ran early two-minute drills. They played under the lights. The city and the franchise moved in sync. Then came decades where everything that could go wrong did. After Barry's rookie year came Andre Ware. A splash move for Pat Swilling cost draft picks that became stars elsewhere. The tragedies around the offensive line were real and human. Ownership loomed over it all. William Clay Ford's long tenure fostered inertia. Russ Thomas became a symbol of staying too long. The uniform patch sparked fan fatigue. Modernization finally arrived under Sheila Ford Hamp. Process, infrastructure, and standards caught up. Simple things like player support, food, and recovery resources improved. The Lions began acting like a billion-dollar enterprise. That cultural pivot echoes the book's core theme: look in the mirror, change, and build better habits. Why 2026 Inspires 13-4 Talk This roster can beat anyone. The offensive line is a strength. Amon-Ra fits as the possession target. Jamo brings a home run threat. The backfield evokes Barry-level excitement. Put it together and 13-4 does not sound outlandish. Twelve and five is in range too. The NFC North picture helps. Stability in Allen Park looks stronger than rivals. Chicago faces the pain of replacing a Pro Bowl center. The lesson of going from hunter to hunted still matters. Even last year, with injuries and breaks going the wrong way against Kansas City, Philadelphia, and Pittsburgh, Detroit stayed on the cusp. Wachowski attended the NFC Championship at his father's urging. He left with perspective, not despair. Community. Memories. A team that changed how people carry setbacks. This Detroit Lions Podcast episode delivered catharsis and clarity. The Lions' story is not only about trophies. It is about how a city learns to get up, again and again, together. #detroitlions #lions #detroitlionspodcast #honolulublues #barrysanders #jaredgoff #amon-rast.brown #jamesonwilliams #mikeutley #reggiebrown #waynefonts #williamclayford #sheilafordhamp #russthomas #patswilling #andreware #two-minutedrill #nfcchampionship #pittsburghsteelers Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Labor Department CIO and Chief AI Officer Mangala Kuppa joined GovCIO Media & Research at the Federal IT Efficiency Summit to discuss how the agency is integrating artificial intelligence across its operations to improve efficiency, modernize legacy systems and enhance customer services. As the department expands its use of AI, Kuppa said leaders are focused on ensuring new technologies support existing workflows while delivering measurable mission outcomes. AI is already supporting a range of use cases across the department, from helping employees refine documents and streamline workflows to assisting with software development and code generation. Kuppa also discussed the department's efforts to build AI literacy across the workforce as AI tools become increasingly embedded throughout the agency's technology ecosystem. Looking ahead, the department is exploring emerging technologies, including quantum computing, while advancing ongoing modernization efforts such as data center consolidation and digital experience improvements.

Every morning, 26 million children in the US get on a school bus. It is the largest mass transit system in America, and it has barely changed in 80 years. There is no real-time tracking, no route optimization, and no visibility for parents. Bus drivers still rely on walkie-talkies and dispatchers still use fax machines. Nearly half a million diesel buses are moving those 26 million children, producing more than eight million tons of carbon annually. It is one of the most overlooked, high-impact decarbonization opportunities in the country. The question isn't whether this system will change. It's who is going to change it. Our guest has spent the last decade building the solution. Ritu Narayan is the Founder and CEO of Zūm, a full-service school transportation platform that is modernizing and electrifying the yellow school bus. Ritu grew up in India and was raised to value education and dream big. After graduating from the Delhi Institute of Technology (now NSUT), she moved to California where she became a product leader at Oracle, Yahoo, and eBay. She left a career at eBay to take the leap into entrepreneurship and started Zūm to solve a deeply personal problem: modernizing and electrifying student transportation. In our conversation, Ritu walks me through her journey, and what it takes to reimagine a system the whole country depends on and nobody talks about. Today, Zum serves more than 5,000 schools across 18 states and completed over 60 million student rides last year. Zum has raised $430 million from investors including Sequoia, SoftBank, GIC, and TPG, and launched the nation's first all-electric, vehicle-to-grid school bus fleet at Oakland Unified School District, returning energy to the electric grid while children are at school. About Powerhouse Innovation and Powerhouse Ventures Powerhouse Ventures backs seed stage founders building the future power system across energy, infrastructure, and AI. If you are thinking about building something in this space, get in touch with our team. Powerhouse Innovation is a best in class consulting firm, powered by the strongest energy innovation network, data and team in our industry. We partner with world's leading corporations, investors, and utilities to source and evaluate disruptive startups shaping the future of energy and industry. To hear more stories of founders building our energy abundant future, hit the “subscribe” button and leave us a review.

Today's episode includes a look at the practical use cases for AI in mortgage. Plus, Robbie interviews Clear Capital's Jason Legare on why appraisal modernization adoption remains uneven despite clear efficiency gains, where alternatives such as inspection-based waivers are gaining traction, and the operational and cultural barriers slowing broader acceptance. And we close with a primer on the implications of higher or lower implied volume on spreads and prepayment activity.Thank you to Experian. From lenders and landlords to employers and consumers, Experian helps connect the housing ecosystem with the data and insights needed to make faster, confident decisions. Lead a smarter housing journey with Experian.The Chrisman Commentary is your go-to daily mortgage news podcast, where industry insights meet expert analysis. Hosted by Robbie Chrisman, this podcast delivers the latest updates on mortgage rates, capital markets, and the forces shaping the housing finance landscape. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just looking to stay informed, you'll get clear, concise breakdowns of market trends and economic shifts that impact the mortgage world.

Nuclear Deterrence and Strategic Defense Modernization. Guest: Peter Huessy. Strategic analyst Peter Huessy evaluates the status of the U.S. nuclear triad and the importance of strategic deterrence. He discusses the urgent need for modernization in the face of advancing nuclear capabilities by adversary nations, emphasizing how a strong defense posture is critical for maintaining global stability and peace. 13LA BROADWAY

Appraising can often feel like a solitary profession, but some of the greatest opportunities for growth come from being in community with other appraisers. In this episode, I sit down with Carole Henrysen, owner of Zen Appraisals, to discuss her journey into the appraisal profession, the creation of her successful appraisal business, and her expertise in unique properties. Along the way, Carole shares stories from the field, lessons learned throughout her career, and the importance of being part of a strong appraiser community. From navigating complex properties to building lasting professional relationships, she explains how connecting with other appraisers has been so beneficial for herself and for her Zen Appraisal group over the years. This is a fresh reminder that you don't have to go it alone.

In this episode, I sat down with Ricky Williams, a seasoned elevator industry leader whose career spans engineering, sales, business development, and executive leadership. Ricky is currently serving as vice president of business development and sales at ESI. Over the years, he's built a reputation for combining technical knowledge with a practical people-centered leadership style. Ricky's perspective is shaped by decades of hands-on industry experience and a strong belief that understanding both people and field operations is key to long-term success.Chapters:00:00 Ricky's Current Role and Responsibilities05:09 Lessons from Early Career in Engineering07:39 Technology Evolution in the Industry10:32 Predictive Maintenance and Its Challenges13:23 Understanding Elevator Modernization16:31 Transitioning from Engineering to Sales18:13 Pros and Cons of Industry Consolidation20:36 Leadership Lessons and Team Collaboration23:30 The Future of Vertical Transportation Technology26:20 Reflections and Advice for the FutureResources:Subscribe: https://www.youtube.com/@elevatorcareers/ Submit a Topic Idea for the Podcast: https://elevatorcareers.net/ Connect With Us: linktr.ee/AllredGroupA Message From Our Sponsor: Looking for top-tier talent to join your team? Call The Allred Group for your elevator recruiting needs! With a deep network and unmatched industry expertise, we quickly connect you with skilled professionals who are ready to elevate your team.  Let us handle the hiring process, so you can focus on growing your business with the best in the industry. Reach out today, and let us help you take your business to new heights!To contact us go to: https://allredgroup.com

What if the biggest barrier to your company's transformation isn't your legacy technology, but your legacy thinking about it?Today, we are at PegaWorld 2026 at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, and, we're going to talk about the immense challenge and opportunity of enterprise modernization. Specifically, we'll cover:- Translating a massive technology initiative into tangible improvements in the customer and partner experience.- The practical steps required to make an enterprise 'AI-ready' by bridging the gap between legacy systems and modern cloud platforms.- How transforming core operations can directly enable marketing and product teams to accelerate speed-to-market.To help me discuss this topic, I'd like to welcome Shelia Anderson, EVP Chief Information & Digital Officer at Unum.About Shelia AndersonShelia Anderson is Executive Vice President and Chief Information and Digital Officer at Unum, where she leads the company's technology and digital strategy. A four-time CIO with more than 25 years of technology leadership experience, Shelia has built a reputation for driving large-scale business transformation through cloud migration, AI adoption, digital modernization, and agile operating models. Prior to joining Unum in 2025, she served as Chief Information Officer at Aflac, where she led enterprise technology strategy, customer experience transformation, and AI-driven innovation initiatives. Throughout her career, Shelia has been recognized as one of the industry's leading technology executives, including recognition among the Top 100 Women in FinTech.Unum is a leading provider of workplace benefits and insurance products, serving millions of customers through disability, life, accident, critical illness, and supplemental health insurance offerings. The company works with employers across the United States and United Kingdom to provide financial protection and income replacement benefits that help individuals and families navigate life's unexpected challenges. In recent years, Unum has invested heavily in digital transformation, cloud modernization, automation, and AI initiatives designed to improve customer experiences, streamline operations, and accelerate innovation across the business.Shelia Anderson on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sheliaanderson/---------- Resources ----------Unum: https://www.unum.com/Pega provides the leading AI-powered platform for enterprise transformation. The world's most influential organizations trust Pega's technology to reimagine how work gets done by automating workflows, personalizing customer experiences, and modernizing legacy systems. Since 1983, Pega's scalable, flexible architecture has fueled continuous innovation, helping clients accelerate their path to the autonomous enterprise. Learn more at Pega.comWe're proud to be a media partner for #MAICON26 - Oct. 13-15! Learn how AI can power your marketing and business and help you grow smarter. Use code AGILE150 to save! https://aglbrnd.co/r/7fe458ced0f04658Reach your customers with Reddit. Spend $500 in ad spend, get $500 back in ad credit! Learn more: https://advertalize.com/r/491818c79fb1873fDon't miss We Make Future - the International Festival of Innovation in AI, Tech, and Digital Marketing, June 24-26 in Bologna. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/c80991afff416bb2The most influential minds in software, AI, and engineering leadership will be at WeAreDevelopers World Congress North America, September 23-25 in San Jose. Learn more: https://aglbrnd.co/r/60a7299222a7bcf1Enjoyed the show? Tell us more at and give us a rating so others can find the show at: https://aglbrnd.co/r/faaed112fc9887f3Connect with Greg on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gregkihlstromDon't miss a thing: get the latest episodes, sign up for our newsletter: https://aglbrnd.co/r/35ded3ccfb6716baCheck out The Agile Brand Guide website with articles, insights, and Martechipedia, the wiki for marketing technology: https://www.agilebrandguide.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What happens when a society possesses extraordinary technological power but lacks a shared sense of what that power is for? John Vervaeke, Jordan Hall, Guy Sengstock, and Christopher Mastropietro reunite for a sustained inquiry into normativity: the structures by which human beings perceive direction, value, responsibility, and the difference between better and worse action. The question becomes urgent in the context of artificial intelligence, where increasingly consequential decisions are being made inside a culture that struggles to articulate a coherent basis for judgment. The conversation begins with Guy's encounters with the AI community and the fear that humanity may soon make decisions it cannot reverse. From there, the group investigates modernity's technological understanding of being, the reduction of creation to artifacts, and the modern self's attachment to sole authorship. John and Jordan propose that meaning is participatory: intelligibility is not manufactured by isolated selves but emerges through shared authorship with other people, traditions, practices, and reality itself. The dialogue then turns toward virtue. If the problem is not simply ignorance but malformed attention and desire, knowing what should be done is insufficient. The deeper difficulty is how people become capable of wanting, perceiving, and participating in what is good. Socratic aporia, vulnerability, kenosis, embodied practice, pilgrimage, and dialogue are explored as ways of undergoing reorientation rather than merely acquiring information. In the final movement, the speakers discuss bad-faith dialogue, leisure, lingering, tourism, linguistic lostness, and doomscrolling. These apparently different subjects converge on one insight: when people remain sealed inside environments engineered around their existing capacities and preferences, they lose access to the forms of friction, surprise, and participation that can transform them. Key Insights Normativity is the directional structure through which actions appear better, worse, appropriate, or necessary. The AI crisis exposes a deeper cultural inability to answer what technology should serve. Modernity often confuses participation in creation with ownership of the resulting artifact. Meaning and intelligibility require shared authorship rather than sovereign individual control. Virtue cannot be transmitted as information alone; it requires transformed attention and participation. Embodied practices can reorganize abstractions because higher cognition remains rooted in sensorimotor life. Pilgrimage, leisure, and dialogos help people cross boundaries between worlds rather than consuming only familiar inputs. Doomscrolling is an efficient example of technology feeding hypertrophied capacities while narrowing participation in reality. Timestamps 00:00 - The group reunites 01:10 - Normativity as the central concern 02:40 - Guy's San Francisco radio work 05:20 - Inside an AI thought-leader conference 08:30 - The danger of irreversible technological decisions 13:50 - Intrinsic normativity and attention 16:00 - Liminal navigation and the limits of simulation 20:30 - Art, creation, and artifacts 23:00 - Heidegger's technological understanding of being 25:40 - Participation and shared authorship 28:30 - Modernity's reinforcing attractor 31:00 - Socratic aporia 33:20 - Finding the right orientation 37:50 - Exposure, vulnerability, and displacement 40:10 - Sole authorship and identity 42:20 - Kenosis and the emptying of privilege 44:20 - Reconstitution and commitment to truth 49:10 - Virtue and its opposites 51:40 - AI and humanity's final decision 54:10 - Knowing what to do versus becoming able to do it 56:10 - Can virtue be taught? 58:20 - Remediating participation in ordinary life 01:00:20 - Pilgrimage and unfamiliar worlds 01:02:30 - Embodied cognition and reorientation 01:04:30 - Rilke and self-emptying 01:09:20 - Sacred directionality 01:11:20 - Crossing the threshold into action 01:13:50 - Bad faith and dialogical boundaries 01:18:40 - Leisure and time 01:21:20 - Lingering beneath atomized time 01:23:30 - Tourist and pilgrim 01:25:50 - Modernization and tourism 01:30:10 - Being linguistically lost 01:33:00 - Situation and participation 01:35:10 - Doomscrolling as narrowed reality 01:37:30 - Returning from pilgrimage Resources Plato and Socratic aporia Charles Taylor Martin Heidegger Rainer Maria Rilke Christian concepts of kenosis, theosis, and synergy Embodied cognitive science Pilgrimage Dialogos Follow Lectern for more conversations about wisdom, meaning, philosophy, technology, spirituality, and cultural renewal.

Southwest Airlines has spent the last several years modernizing one of the most complex operational environments in the world. In this episode of Technovation, Lauren Woods, EVP and CIO of Southwest Airlines, shares how the company transformed a period of operational disruption into a catalyst for long-term technology modernization and resilience. Lauren discusses Southwest’s investments in modern data platforms, predictive analytics, cloud infrastructure, AI-enabled operations, cybersecurity, and customer experience transformation. She also explains the technology behind major commercial changes, including assigned seating, new fare structures, and evolving digital experiences. Key topics include: Building operational resilience through proactive analytics Creating the data foundation required for AI at scale Leveraging machine learning across airline operations Modernizing legacy systems while maintaining reliability Leading large-scale organizational and cultural transformation This episode is presented by Celonis — Give AI the context it needs. Learn more at celonis.com/technovation

GUEST: Ken Graham, Director of NOAA National Weather ServiceNational Weather Service Director Ken Graham visited The Weather Channel for a wide-ranging conversation with Jim Cantore about the future of weather forecasting and public safety.They will discuss ongoing efforts to modernize the National Weather Service, the challenges of maintaining critical infrastructure, the latest developments in forecasting technology and AI, and what improvements may be on the horizon for everything from hurricane forecasts to severe weather prediction. They also talk about staffing, observations, and the tools that help forecasters turn data into decisions when lives are on the line.And as he marks four years as Director, Jim will ask Ken to reflect on the experiences that shaped his career, the accomplishments he's most proud of, and what he wants the public to better understand about the work happening behind the scenes every day.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Guest Credibility00:59 Ken Graham's Ten and Progress Overview02:24 Reflecting on Achievements and Vision03:45 Staffing Challenges and Hiring Boom05:19 Reorganizing for the Future07:01 Modernizing Infrastructure and Cloud Transition08:20 Partnering with Emergency Managers08:59 Radars: Aging Systems and Next-Gen Plans10:29 Private Sector Collaboration on Radars12:48 Innovations in Data Collection: Drones and Balloons13:42 NWS Chat and Communication Tools14:17 Break 114:31 Communicating Strong El Nino and Hurricane Risks15:47 Aircraft and Data for Better Forecasts16:38 Improvements in Track and Intensity Forecasts17:19 AI and Machine Learning in Weather Models18:36 Future of High-Resolution and Rapid Refresh Models20:17 Balancing Over-Preparation and Real-Time Response21:28 Next-Generation Modeling and Cloud Computing22:50 Break 222:50 Vision for Year 10: Fully Cloud-Based, Well-Staffed NWS24:26 Memories of Weather Disasters and Motivation25:37 The Drive to Save Lives and Limit Damage26:30 Engagement with the President and Policy Support27:35 Office Culture and Workforce Changes28:49 Challenges of Modernization and Change Management29:23 Supporting NWS Staff and Future OutlookSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

The tiny town of Dixville Notch, New Hampshire is located just 20 miles south of the Canadian boarder. Home to an idyllic hotel known for its skiing and golfing, the town itself had a population of four. At the time of the 2020 census.  But if you happen to be one of those residents, your election day experience is a bit different from most. At the stroke of midnight, you enter the polling place, set up in one of the rooms of hotel. New Hampshire law states that polls can close if all registered voter have cast ballots. And so, a few minutes later, once all have voted, the polls close. This tradition of Midnight Voting, in place since the 1960s, makes Dixville Notch the first polling place to report results in the New Hampshire primary.  Midnight voting first came into existence to accommodate the schedule of railway workers, who were often unavailable to vote during normal hours. It's an example of local officials ensuring that the vote is both fair and accessible for voters. Election Integrity is a high priority here at Heritage, and we have been very excited to welcome Election integrity expert Don Palmer to the team. I sat down with Don to talk about his thoughts leading into 2026, 2028, and beyond.  ---Email us with thoughts, questions, or suggestions: HeritageExplains@heritage.org  --- Follow Don Palmer on X: https://x.com/VotingGuy