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This hour Jason wonders if Minnesota is still a good place to raise a family, and why there is a separation of metro vs. rural Minnesota, and he discusses tonight's State of the Union with Political Commentator Chris Cillizza, and he's joined by Vineeta Sawkar from Florida.
Twins pitcher Bailey Ober joins Vineeta to talk about how his teammates are working together to make a impact on the mound this season.
Vineeta has a conversation with Twins player Kody Clemens. They talk about his experience at spring training so far and how his baseball career has brought him some memorable moments.
Twins pitcher Bailey Ober joins Vineeta to talk about how his teammates are working together to make a impact on the mound this season.
Vineeta has a conversation with Twins player Kody Clemens. They talk about his experience at spring training so far and how his baseball career has brought him some memorable moments.
Vineeta is live from Fort Myers Florida for Twins Spring Training. We have a one on one conversation with Twins Manager Derek Shelton.
Vineeta is live from Fort Myers Florida for Twins Spring Training. We have a one on one conversation with Twins Manager Derek Shelton.
Blois and Vineeta were both at the Legislative Priorities Dinner where Republicans and DFL lawmakers work to find some common ground. There is some growing pushback over the paid family and medical leave program in Minnesota.
Blois and Vineeta were both at the Legislative Priorities Dinner where Republicans and DFL lawmakers work to find some common ground. There is some growing pushback over the paid family and medical leave program in Minnesota.
How do you transform a collection of individual tools into a cohesive, AI-powered symphony? Vineeta Puranik (CPTO @ SmartBear) dissects the strategy behind evolving a product vision from point solutions to a unified multi-product ecosystem. We explore the critical architectural distinction between "AI bolt-on" and "AI native" strategies, frameworks for seamless M&A integration, and how to design for varying levels of customer AI readiness. Vineeta also discusses the shift to test “does it match intent”, using “jobs to be done” to drive solving entire workflows not just tool capabilities, and designing user experiences for both human personas and AI agents. ABOUT VINEETA PURANIKVineeta Puranik serves as Chief Product and Technology Officer (CPTO) at SmartBear, where she leads the company's global technology and product strategy to empower developers and enterprises worldwide. A seasoned technology executive with over two decades of experience, she combines strategic vision with hands-on leadership to drive innovation, growth, and operational excellence.At SmartBear, Vineeta oversees development, cloud engineers, AI, and architecture, and has been instrumental in scaling centers of excellence in India and Poland, launching the Developer Academy, and advancing the company's hub-based product strategy – Swagger suite for API capabilities, Test Hub, and Insight Hub. Recognized for her collaborative, people first leadership and commitment to inclusion, she was named a 2024 Women Worth Watching in STEM by Profiles in Diversity Journal. This episode is brought to you by Retool!What happens when your team can't keep up with internal tool requests? Teams start building their own, Shadow IT spreads across the org, and six months later you're untangling the mess…Retool gives teams a better way: governed, secure, and no cleanup required.Retool is the leading enterprise AppGen platform, powering how the world's most innovative companies build the tools that run their business. Over 10,000 organizations including Amazon, Stripe, Adobe, Brex, and Orangetheory Fitness use the platform to safely harness AI and their enterprise data to create governed, production-ready apps.Learn more at Retool.com/elc SHOW NOTES:SmartBear's evolution from individual tools to a connected ecosystem (3:34)The cultural shift toward vendor consolidation and avoiding context switching (5:39)Why "Jobs-to-be-Done" must drive the workflow, not just the tool capabilities (9:35)The shift in testing: Moving from "does it crash?" to "does it match intent?" in an AI world (14:26)The architectural difference between "AI Bolt-On" and "AI Native" products (20:44)The levels of autonomy: A framework for moving from manual control to autonomous testing (24:10)Designing for different customer personas: Addressing security, policy, and AI readiness (30:01)Rapid Fire Questions (32:50) LINKS AND RESOURCES Books MentionedOwn the Room: Discover Your Signature Voice to Master Your Leadership Presence by Amy Jen Su and Muriel Maignan Wilkins.The Leader You Want to Be: Five Essential Principles for Bringing Out Your Best Self--Every Day by Amy Jen Su.SmartBear Tools & ProductsSmartBear[**Reflect**](https://reflect.run/?utm_medium=referral&utm_source=smartbear.com&utm_campaign=prodnav&_gl=1*4gpwr4*_gcl_au*MTAzOTk0MjM2LjE3Njk0NjU4NTA.) – Mentioned as their "AI Native" product for autonomous testing.Zephyr Scale – Mentioned regarding the Atlassian ecosystem integration.[**QMetry**](https://www.qmetry.com/?_gl=1*1d5sv56*_gcl_au*MTAzOTk0MjM2LjE3Njk0NjU4NTA.) – Recently acquired test management product.[**Swagger**](https://swagger.io/product/?_gl=1*gtu348*_gcl_au*MTAzOTk0MjM2LjE3Njk0NjU4NTA.) – Mentioned as the suite for API design and compliance. This episode wouldn't have been possible without the help of our incredible production team:Patrick Gallagher - Producer & Co-HostJerry Li - Co-HostNoah Olberding - Associate Producer, Audio & Video Editor https://www.linkedin.com/in/noah-olberding/Dan Overheim - Audio Engineer, Dan's also an avid 3D printer - https://www.bnd3d.com/Ellie Coggins Angus - Copywriter, Check out her other work at https://elliecoggins.com/about/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Gomez represents the Whittier neighborhood where the killing of Alex Pretti took place. Renee Good, who was also killed by federal agents was also a constituent. Gomez talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News Photo-Stephen Maturen/Getty
State Senator Julia Coleman joined Vineeta to discuss her call to action by leaders on all sides of this issue.
Rob Doar, the head of the Minnesota Gun Owners Caucus, doesn't agree with the Administration's description of Saturday's killing in Minneapolis. Why? Find out by checking out Rob's chat with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News. Photo via Stephen Maturen/Getty
A national perspective on the story from Lindsey Reiser from CBS News. She talks with Vineeta, Friday mornings on WCCO!
Abbey Murphy has no signs of slowing down! She had another hat trick on Friday night and the play of the year on a goal on Saturday. Abbey and the Gophers get ready for Bemidji State tonight on the road, and soon, she is off to Italy for the Olympics! She joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News!
Garrison Gibson was released on Thursday night thanks to the work of his attorney, Marc Prokosch. He joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
In "The Lead" Jason talks about the latest news over ICE's operations in MN... St. Paul Schools have cancelled some classes... and the DNR is considering cutting the walleye limit. Then he goes "In Depth" with some clips with Vineeta's interview with Sen. Tina Smith and Chad's interview with Rep. Lisa Demuth
Thoughts from Jordana Green who joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
After a big walkout on Wednesday, the district had already been working on plans to help students who feel unsafe at school during these trying times, the opportunity to learn online. How are they navigating these troubled waters? Their Superintendent, Dr. Stacie Stanley, joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News to let us know.
While Senator Tina Smith was talking with Vineeta Sawkar on The WCCO Morning News, President Donald Trump had a message pushed out on Social Media. He threatened to send the military into Minneapolis over widespread demonstrations after federal agents shot and wounded a man, and in the aftermath of the fatal shooting of a protester by an ICE agent last week. Reaction to the President's threat to invoke the insurrection act with Senator Smith on WCCO Radio with Vineeta.
STAYIN' ALIVE: One Night of the Bee Gees, is the ultimate tribute to the brothers Gibb, is coming to The Pantages on Saturday, January 17th at 7:30pm, and Todd Sharman, who sings the Robin Gibb parts, joined Vineeta for a preview on The WCCO Morning News. Sydney O'Meara/Getty Images
Woodbury residents are sounding the alarm over a potential ICE Detaining Facility in their city. Washington County Commissioner Karla Bigham joined Vineeta to discuss a heated meeting that took place Tuesday on the issue.
There are parallels in history says University of St. Thomas professor Dr. Yohuru Williams. He joined Vineeta on the WCCO Morning News Photo by US Army Signal Corps/Three Lions/Hulton Archive/Getty Images
High School Hockey Star, Gopher Hockey Star, now playing for the hometown Frost and getting ready to head to Italy next month with the United States Olympic Team. Grace Zumwinkle shares her journey with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News
Some insight from U.S. Attorney for Minnesota, and now with the Upper Midwest Law Center as Senior Litigation Counsel. She joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
The Devils pounded the Wild in the third period on Monday night and walked away with a 5-2 win. Some thoughts on the Wild, The World Juniors and high school hockey from former Wild defenseman Jordan Leopold, who talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News. Photo- Brad Rempel/Getty Images
3 year she decided to open up a place where people can go to let loose and wreck stuff. The current climate has many ready to scream and shot and break stuff. Enter Gee Decker, and her business, The Wreck It Rage Room! Gee joined Vineeta on WCCO's Morning News. Listen
Esteban Rodriguez-Hefty, Director of finance & Operations for St. Paul Community School, joined Vineeta with an update on how can help some of these families this week.
Ka Xiong is a U.S. Veteran who is one of many who have pledged to assist anyone who is afraid to leave their homes. Errand running, grocery shopping, she will do it. Why? She told her story to Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
Representative Kelly Morrison was one of three members who were denied access on Saturday in Minneapolis. She recaps exactly what went down Saturday with Federal Officials. Morrison joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News. Photo- Stephen Maturen/Getty Images
Minnesota with a winning Sunday. Wolves, Gopher Women's basketball, and the Minnesota Frost all scored home wins on Sunday and Steve Thomson is here to recap it all. He joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
Sarah Saldaña was the head of ICE.gov under President Obama. She like many is concerned about the use of ICE officers in Minneapolis and around the country right now. A very important interview you must listen to! She joined Vineeta for a chat on the WCCO Morning News. Photo-Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images
Watch your step says WCCO TV Chief Meteorologist Chris Shaffer. He joined Vineeta with a look at the week ahead Weather Wise for CCO Land. All on The WCCO Morning News.
Interim Fire Chief Melanie Rucker joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News to discuss the Memorial for Renee Good
In celebration of the 175th anniversary of the Archdiocese of St Paul and Minneapolis, there is a new exhibit opening up tomorrow at the Mall of America, with artifacts from the historic complex. Find out more from Vineeta and the Curator of the exhibit, " Vatican Unveiled."
A discussion of a batch of news that put Minnesota in the national spotlight once again. Esme Murphy from WCCO TV, joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
Susan T. Schuster, the Midwest Regional Field Manager for WISH OF A LIFETIME, joined Vineeta for The Sawkar Salute. Find them at www.wishofalifetime.org
One is from the metro the other plays in greater Minnesota, but both are known for their scoring ability. Find out more with Vineeta and the gang from StribVarsity Department.
Find out why from Lindsey Reiser from CBS News. She talks on Friday morning with Vineeta on WCCO Radio at 7:20 am.
One parent, "Elizabeth," talked about her concerns, with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
The President of the Childcare Association of Minnesota, Chad Dunkley, joined Vineeta with the latest on The WCCO Morning News.
Vineeta was there to see the Gophers topple the Hawkeyes 70-67. Reaction to the win by Henry Lake on The WCCO Morning News
The Chief Political Correspondent for KSTP TV joined Vineeta from DC, where a trio of politicians will be the star witnesses at a House Oversight hearing. What can we expect? Find out from Tom and Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
The Speaker of The House joined Vineeta to react to the news of Tim Walz dropping his campaign on Monday, plus a look ahead to the upcoming session next month.
Hidden River will welcome back students this morning. Their Principal, Teresa Vibar, joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News
CBS Business Analyst Jill Schlesinger with some clear information on what is happening with the world oil markets on this Monday morning. She talked with Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News.
Representative Robbins has been covering fraud through her House Committee she chairs. She is also running for Governor later this year. She joined Vineeta with reaction to the breaking news on Governor Walz.
A 9-8 record looks okay, but was it okay? Pioneer Press writer Dane Mizutani saw it all up close and personal and joined Vineeta on The WCCO Morning News with reaction to Sunday's win over the Packers.
Steve Thomson sits in for Henry Lake and breaks down both the big games for Rena who was in for Vineeta.
Goes until 7pm tonight! Details on the WCCO Morning News with Rena in for Vineeta