Episode-77-The Need for Transformational Advocacy w/ Sam Daley-Harris

Episode 78-A Conversation About Meditation-Mark Blacknell Joins

Hey y'all! In this episode, I have a virtual discussion with Mark Blacknell, author, veteran, and meditation teacher. He talks some about his journey to Buddhism and meditation and why sometimes we need to "Just Stare at the Damn Wall". I hope that you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed talking to him. https://stareatthewall.org/ [https://stareatthewall.org/]

Episode-77-The Need for Transformational Advocacy w/ Sam Daley-Harris

Why are we so politically exhausted? Do we sometimes have to step back? How long do we do so before recharging? In this episode, I sit down for a virtual meeting with Sam Daley-Harris. Sam is the founder of RESULTS as well as the author of Reclaiming Our Democracy: Healing the Break Between People and Government. Our conversation includes topics such as voter apathy, protests, and political exhaustion.. SIGNUP SHEET FOR THOSE READY TO TAKE ACTION [https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdCQuqj-4O2eh4Sfy_E-dfVntbPlqg1A4T4oQ8E2J0nuZbD-w/viewform%E2%81%A0] Sam's book website [https://reclaimingourdemocracy.com/] RESULTS [https://results.org/]

Episode 76-#EdTech Talk with Lindy Hockenbary of Make EdTech 100

What's going on in Edtech? Have we gone too far w/ AI? I talk with Lindy Hockenbary [https://www.lindyhoc.com/], host of Make EdTech 100 about the AI trend in Ed. Tech and remind teachers and students alike that technology is to be a supplement and not a replacement. Her podcast is available on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs84HKGl0CVH9j1twPUcamv7z9GWdPbrs], Apple Podcasts [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/make-edtech-100-with-lindyhoc/id1866681344], Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/2RUvhoebYptV39CKlaUx2O], and Podcast Addict [https://podcastaddict.com/podcast/make-edtech-100-with-lindyhoc/6678785]. LINKS TO SOME OF THE TOOLS REFERENCED BELOW: AI Trust You: Build Trust in AI Adoption [https://aitrustyou.lbusd.org/]Canva: Visual Suite for Everyone [https://www.canva.com/] Canva Essentials Professional Certificate [https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/canva-essentials/paidmedia?utm_medium=sem&utm_source=gg&utm_campaign=b2c_namer_canva-essentials_coursera_ftcof_professional-certificates_px_dr_bau_gg_sem_gc-bd_us-ca_en_m_hyb_26-02_x&campaignid=23560015121&adgroupid=200048398744&device=c&keyword=coursera%20canva%20professional%20certificate&matchtype=b&network=g&devicemodel=&creativeid=797304591548&assetgroupid=&targetid=kwd-2464332090700&extensionid=&placement=&gad_source=1&gad_campaignid=23560015121&gbraid=0AAAAADdKX6Z4itY5sQh99i0Bwrl0BRfax&gclid=CjwKCAjwhqfPBhBWEiwAZo196lgR42gG7NH878V-gnKZIHhnXhftvPI9Yki7MdVGyiYw5bdL8a8kdRoCiLYQAvD_BwE] Snorkel AI [https://snorkel.ai/] Book Creator [https://bookcreator.com/] ScanningPens [https://www.scanningpens.co.uk/?device=c&gad_source=1] https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/ WebAIM Contrast Checker [https://webaim.org/resources/contrastchecker/] Kami [https://web.kamihq.com/web/viewer.html] FeedbackFruits: Scale high-quality learning design effortlessly. [https://feedbackfruits.com/] Perusall | Increase Student Engagement with Social Learning [https://www.perusall.com/] Hypothesis | The #1 Social Annotation Tool for Higher Education [https://web.hypothes.is/]Helperbird: Your Reading, Writing & Accessibility Assistant [https://www.helperbird.com/]Immersive Reader [https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/features/immersive-reader] https://h5p.com/ [https://h5p.com/] https://h5p.org/ [https://h5p.org/] Nearpod [https://nearpod.com/]

Episode 75-My Conversation w/ Shomron Jacob-AI/Politics, AI future and prep for GenAI

How is AI impacting politics globally? What is the future of AI? What do we need to know about Generative AI? Shomron Jacob, an AI strategist based in Silicone Valley joins me in this conversation where we talk about everything from deepfakes to avatars to women being targeted w/ AI in Iran. This was a mellow, yet solid conversation. Enjoy!

Episode 74-White House Assassination Attempt, Lucy Harrison Boyfriend Breaks Silence, Chud the Builder updates, Louisiana Election Results, Tennessee NAACP Voting Rights Lawsuit

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/apparent-gunshots-heard-near-white-223900623.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall [https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/apparent-gunshots-heard-near-white-223900623.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall] https://www.thedailybeast.com/sam-littler-boyfriend-of-lucy-harrison-killed-by-maga-texas-father-speaks-out/ [https://www.thedailybeast.com/sam-littler-boyfriend-of-lucy-harrison-killed-by-maga-texas-father-speaks-out/] https://fox17.com/news/local/chud-the-builder-court-order-dalton-eatherly-tennessee-shooting-case-clarksville-nashville-social-media-montgomery-county-attempted-first-degree-murder-employing-a-firearm-during-a-dangerous-felony-aggravated-assault-causing-serious-bodily-injury [https://fox17.com/news/local/chud-the-builder-court-order-dalton-eatherly-tennessee-shooting-case-clarksville-nashville-social-media-montgomery-county-attempted-first-degree-murder-employing-a-firearm-during-a-dangerous-felony-aggravated-assault-causing-serious-bodily-injury] Judge orders 'Chud the Builder’ to stop discussing Tennessee shooting case publicly [https://fox17.com/news/local/chud-the-builder-court-order-dalton-eatherly-tennessee-shooting-case-clarksville-nashville-social-media-montgomery-county-attempted-first-degree-murder-employing-a-firearm-during-a-dangerous-felony-aggravated-assault-causing-serious-bodily-injury]Chud The Builder Court Win As Judge Denies Restraining Order [https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/chud-builder-court-win-judge-164136984.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall]Louisiana May 2026 Election Results [https://www.sos.la.gov/ElectionsAndVoting/GetElectionInformation/FindResultsAndStatistics/Pages/default.aspx] Three-judge panel to rule on NAACP challenge of redrawn Tennessee district map [https://www.yahoo.com/news/politics/articles/three-judge-panel-rule-naacp-100142209.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall]