Month: April 2022

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The Government Huddle with Brian Chidester - The One with the WalkMe VP

Billy Biggs, Vice President of Public Sector at WalkMe joins the show to discuss his views on the state of the customer and employee experience landscapes in government. We also talk about how the pandemic has impacted procurement in the public sector, he illustrates the importance of data for CX strategy, and his thoughts on hiring as we navigate what some are calling the “Great Resignation.”

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You're Wrong About - Medieval Torture with Dana Schwartz

We want to play a game. This week, Dana Schwartz stuffs us in an iron maiden and explains why the most famous Medieval torture devices are none of the above. Digressions include the Kings Cross Wax Museum, getting stabbed in the butt, and the pivot to video era.

Links to stuff discussed within:

5 Of The Most Gruesome Medieval Torture Devices [Buzzfeed]
Sutton hoo artifact [1]
Sutton hoo artifact [2]
Coat of shame [1]
Coat of shame [2]

Here's where to find Dana:

Noble Blood [podcast] and Anatomy, A Love Story [novel]

Support us:

Bonus Episodes on Patreon

Donate on Paypal

Buy cute merch

Where else to find us:

Sarah's other show, You Are Good 

[YWA co-founder] Mike's other show, Maintenance Phase

Links:

http://noblebloodtales.com
http://www.danaschwartzdotcom.com/books.html
http://patreon.com/yourewrongabout
https://www.teepublic.com/stores/youre-wrong-about
https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/yourewrongaboutpod
https://www.podpage.com/you-are-good
http://maintenancephase.com
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I2Se3knPozM&ab_channel=BuzzFeedVideo
https://www.britishmuseum.org/sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_medium/public/2019-10/gold-belt-buckle-sutton-hoo-british-museum-1000-500.jpg?itok=Tz1nO2MR
https://www.britishmuseum.org/sites/default/files/styles/uncropped_medium/public/2019-10/Purse%20lid%20from%20the%20ship-burial%20at%20Sutton%20Hoo%2C%20British%20Musem.jpg?itok=Ggs9B9_Y
https://www.ancient-origins.net/sites/default/files/Coat-of-Shame.jpg
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/8/82/Spansk_kappe_%282%29.jpg/440px-Spansk_kappe_%282%29.jpg




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Headlines From The Times - Helping and hoping in Ukraine

As Russia’s war against Ukraine enters its third month, ordinary Ukrainians continue to upend their lives to protect their homeland. Today, we’ll hear the stories of three Ukrainians who came to the aid of their country in its hour of greatest need.

Read the full transcript here.

Host: Gustavo Arellano

Guests: L.A. Times foreign correspondent Kate Linthicum

More reading:

Full coverage of the war in Ukraine

Ukraine war heroes: A student spiriting supplies to soldiers. A DJ answering calls about the missing

Ukrainian citizens trapped as Russia attacks hospitals, schools and refuses evacuations

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The Daily Detail - The Daily Detail for 4.25.22

Alabama

  • Lt. Governor Will Ainsworth speaks at Talladega about Border crisis 
  • 1819 's reporter Sean Taylor talks more about money trails of PACs & Super PACs
  • Fire breaks out at Jacksonville Christian Academy
  • Body of bridge jumper in Gadsden is recovered from the Coosa River
  • Oak Mountain State park plans expansion of 1,600 acres

National

  • Name released of Texas National Guard soldier swept away in Rio Grande 
  • Groups using FOIA to get visitor logs of Biden's weekend stays in Delaware
  • Visitor logs from Obama White house connect Joe to his son's business partner
  • Satanic Temple plans to sue PA school district for denying a Satan club for kids
  • Former president Donald Trump holds rally in Ohio, brings up 2020 election fraud
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The Intelligence from The Economist - Le Pen pusher: Macron wins again

Emmanuel Macron’s re-election is historic and, for many, a relief. But, as we discuss in the final instalment of our French-election series, the campaign revealed divisions that will trouble his second term, and that he must now try to heal. A staggering flow of foreign weaponry has been a significant factor in Ukraine’s resistance; we examine the geopolitical implications of all that hardware. And the pricey phenomenon of Britain’s personalised licence plates.

For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer

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Take This Pod and Shove It - Catch-up and Mustard #2: A Mullet of An Episode

After adding 20 songs to our Ultimate Country Playlist, we are back with a  new Catch-Up and Mustard! This episode is business in the front, party in the back!

First of all, we now have a Patreon! You can subscribe to our Patreon and regularly get bonus Take This Pod and Shove It content by going to patreon.com/takethispod! We are really excited to finally launch this, and we hope you'll consider being a patron! Also, our first ever LIVE recording will happen on May 6th at The Chief Bicycle and Comedy Festival in Trinidad, CO. Check it out if you're in the area! And if you're in the Denver area, Tyler will be doing shows in Denver (where you can see of course see Danny regularly!) the first week of May. Go to TylerSnodgrass.com for more info.

Aaaaaand following what we did in our first Catch-up and Mustard episode, we've got some games for you! Danny put together a hilarious new trivia game called "WHO DUNIT?" And we once again play "Is It Country?"

Next week will be part one of a special episode Danny and Tyler recorded IN PERSON. You can hear the ENTIRE episode by subscribing to our Patreon for $5 or more (and keep in mind that more bonus eps are on the way!)

Thanks, and see you next week!

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