In this episode of Management Matters with James-Christian Blockwood, Carol Weissert, Professor Emerita of Political Science at Florida State University, and Jonathan Womer, Director of the Department of Administration for Rhode Island, discuss the changing role of state governments and implications for policy, budgeting, and public service delivery. The conversation delves into issues of partisanship, federal-state relations, legislative shifts, and the use of data and AI in government opera...

En una sociedad donde solemos medir el progreso en cifras (PIB, empleo, inflación o ingreso) pocas veces pensamos en el tiempo como una variable económica. Sin embargo, el tiempo que esperamos, dedicamos o perdemos también refleja la desigualdad. En este episodio de Economía Entre Líneas, exploramos cómo las demoras, los trámites y la burocracia estatal se convierten en una moneda de inequidad que afecta de forma desproporcionada a mujeres, minorías étnicas y trabajadores informales.Un diálogo sobre

Konuğumuz şehir plancısı ve hidrolog Sera Tolgay ile 2 Ekim 2025'te Marmara Urban Forum (MARUF) kapsamında düzenlenen 'İki İç Denizin Hikayesi: Marmara ve Baltık Oturumu'nu konuşuyor; 'Marmara Denizi: Restorasyon Yol Haritası'nı da hazırlamış olan Tolgay ile karşılaştırmalı olarak iç deniz ekosistemlerini ve bu ekosistemlerin karşılaştığı sorunlarla ilgili çözüm yollarını ele alıyoruz.

Send us a text Political anthropologist Eduardo Albrecht joins us to explore how artificial intelligence is quietly transforming the way governments think, decide, and rule. From the rise of “political machines” to the idea of a new Third House of democracy, we unpack what happens when citizens become data—and how power itself is being rewritten in the age of automation. Links: https://eduardoalbrecht.com/Political Automation: An Introduction to AI in Government and Its Impact on Citizens

Tonight, my special guest is Dan Baldwin, an author and paranormal investigator who’s dedicated his life to helping find missing people and uncovering mysteries of the spirit world through the ancient art of pendulum dowsing.In his groundbreaking book The Paranormal Pendulum, Dan reveals how this seemingly simple tool can become a powerful bridge between worlds. He explains how dowsing connects energy fields, allowing investigators to receive messages from spirits, locate lost objects—or even lost

One of the most iconic and well-established horror stories in the world, Mary Shelley's Frankenstein is a masterpiece of literature. The talented director Guillermo del Toro will soon be releasing his vision of this story. So, in advance of his film, we discuss the author, how the story came to be, a brief synopsis of the plot, and some of the science behind the potential reality of such a thing. Tell us your favorite horror stories!RecommendationsAbraham: Warbreaker (book by Brandon Sanderson;

In this episode of Survey & Beyond: The Data Collection Podcast, host Marta Costa sits down with Alexa Kneale, a Researcher and Account Executive at PowerSolve Technologies, a custom software solutions provider and bespoke MRV tools developer for seamless data management and ER calculations.

An hour-long conversation on how the idea of politics is unraveling and reassembling itself in real time. We move through the ruins of trust and institutions, tracing how governance lost its moral weight and how citizens slowly traded participation for comfort. The discussion bridges the small and the immense, from roads and rubbish collection to questions of democracy in the digital age, showing that power has not disappeared but changed form.

Guest: Jan KubikHosts: Violeta Davoliūtė, Dovilė BudrytėIn this episode of the Europast podcast, hosts Professor Violeta Davoliūtė ((Vilnius University, Lithuanian Institute of History) and Professor Dovilė Budrytė (Vilnius University / Georgia Gwinnett College / Vytautas Magnus University) are joined by renowned political scientist Professor Jan Kubik (Rutgers University) to explore the critical intersection of political populism and the misuse of history. Professor Kubik revisits his influential

It’s one of the oldest debates in science: nature vs nurture – but where does the truth lie? Robert and Jamie discuss false dichotomies and black-and-white thinking as they continue exploring biases. Robert promotes using Bayesian probabilities to guide our decision-making, and Jamie gets angry at ChatGPT. Want more? Check out our latest books: Energise: The Secrets Of Motivation: https://shorturl.at/bbA7y React: Harness Your Animal Brain: https://shorturl.at/yiFQ9 Sign up to

En este episodio crucial y profundamente humano, nos sumergimos en el universo de la inflamación crónica y las enfermedades autoinmunes junto a una invitada excepcional: la Dra. Irene Sendino, licenciada en Medicina, nutricionista y especialista en Medicina Integrativa y Psiconeuroinmunología (PNI).Autora del libro “Vive sin Inflamación”, Irene comparte por primera vez la historia que cambió su vida: su diagnóstico de Artritis Reumatoide Infantil a los 2 años, dos décadas de tratamientos

In this episode, I cover:* My full setup process for running an unmoderated usability test in Userbrain, from goal-setting to test creation* How to write clear, action-based and opinion-based tasks that get useful behavioral data* Using AI to generate and refine test tasks, plus how to correct vague or over-open questions* Techniques for analyzing unmoderated test data using AI insights, clips, and reports* How to connect usability findings back to research and business goals to identify real

Polacy na suplementy diety wydają niemal 8 mld zł rocznie. Po takie preparaty regularnie sięga aż trzy czwarte dorosłych. Jakie są fakty dotyczące suplementów? Rozmawiam o tym z Laurą Krumpholz. Laura to farmaceutka, magistra drug discovery and development, doktorantka, popularyzatorka nauki. W mediach społecznościowych prowadzi profile pod nazwą @nieanegdotycznie. Uczy o medycynie opartej na dowodach naukowych i demaskuje mity. Z odcinka dowiesz się m.in.: jak wypadają suplementy w porównani...

This week we are joined by Jennifer Price; Jenny talks to us about how autistic secondary students experience sensory sensitivities in the school environment and how these impact their daily lives. She discusses how her study sought to amplify autistic students’ voices, using accessible methods to empower them to share their perspectives. Jennifer reflects on how the findings have been described as “a call to action” for those working in mainstream education, highlighting the urgent nee...

Investing in funds is not straightforward. We are faced with a countless range of options and constantly distracted by meaningless noise and turbulent markets. To make matters worse, our flawed beliefs and behavioural biases lead to repeated and costly mistakes, such as a damaging obsession with past performance and a dangerous attraction to thematic funds.There is a solution―a more intelligent way to invest in funds. In The Intelligent Fund Investor: Practical Steps for Better Results in Active

This video answers the question: Can I analyze the case of Amanda Riley?Support Dr. Grande on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/drgrande⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Grande’s book Harm Reduction: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Harm-Reduction-Todd-Grande-PhD/dp/1950057313⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Dr. Grande's book Psychology of Notorious Serial Killers: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-Notorious-Serial-Killers-Intersection/dp/1950057259⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Check out Dr. Grande’s

What if the biggest AI risk isn’t bias or data, but human behaviour itself? How might AI impact the people using it and what does that mean for how we design solutions and deploy the technology?Episode SummaryOn this episode, I’m joined by a returning guest.  Richard Chataway is a behavioural science expert and strategist who joins me to explore how we can design AI systems that truly work for humans. Richard brings a unique lens to the conversation, combining insights from advertising, government

Sprachen sind immer im Fluss. Das Verständ­nis der Faktoren, die zu bedeu­ten­den Verän­de­run­gen in der Sprache führen, steht im Mittel­punkt zahlreicher Forschungsarbeiten in der Sprach­wissen­schaft. Wir werden uns dieser Frage nähern, indem wir Herkunfts­spra­chen betrachten. Bei einer Herkunfts­sprache handelt es sich um eine Sprache, die von ihren Sprechern als Kinder zu Hause erworben wird, die aber mit einer anderen domi­nan­ten Sprache aufwachsen. Herkunftssprachen können die aktuellen

Am 5.7. findet in Schnellroda erneut ein ganz besonderes Sommerfest statt: Eingeladen hat die rechte Zeitschrift Sezession – feiern aber tut das Netzwerk rund um das 'aufgelöste' Institut für Staatspolitik (IfS), das wahrscheinlich erfolgreichste Bildungsinstitut der Neuen Rechten.

A major American writer, thinker, and activist, Adrienne Rich (1929-2012) transformed herself from a traditional, Radcliffe-educated lyric poet and married mother of three sons into a path-breaking lesbian-feminist author of forceful, uncompromising prose as well as poetry. In doing so, she emerged as an architect and exemplar of the feminist movement, breaking ranks to denounce the male-dominated literary establishment and paving the way for women writers to take their places in the cultural