Jim Richberg, Head of Cyber Policy and Global Field CISO at Fortinet rejoins the show for a timely discussion on the fast-evolving landscape of artificial intelligence and we unpack AI’s unprecedented energy demands, its implications on national infrastructure, and the critical cybersecurity considerations government agencies must navigate in this new era. Jim also shares his "Three Rules for Government Technology Transformation," and we explore why education and clear procurement strategies are vital to responsible AI rollout in public sector programs.
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Ukraine claimed to have destroyed at least 41 Russian planes, some at an airfield in Siberia, thousands of miles beyond the two counties’ border.
It Could Happen Here - The FDA Wants to Take Away Your Covid Vaccine, ft. Dr. Kaveh Hoda
Garrison talks with Kaveh about the FDA's new covid vaccine recommendation and how vaccine access is under threat.
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Mining magnate Eike Batista was once Brazil’s richest person, but corruption led to his downfall. BBC business editor Simon Jack and journalist Zing Tsjeng lift the lid on a flashy and eccentric former billionaire who started out in gold mining. Batista then oversaw huge oil, gas and logistics projects but, after his investments crashed, the authorities ordered his arrest. The podcast that tells tales of titans of technology, Wall Street moguls, pop stars, sporting legends, CEOs and entrepreneurs discusses how Batista built the world’s seventh biggest personal fortune while becoming a celebrity playboy in Brazil. Then Simon and Zing decide if he is good, bad, or just another billionaire.
The Economics of Everyday Things - 94. Fireworks Shows
Every year, America celebrates its independence with millions of dollars worth of explosives imported from China. Zachary Crockett lights a fuse and backs away quickly.
- SOURCES:
- JJ Brau, fireworks coordinator for J&M Displays.
- Mark Johnson, vice president of J&M Displays.
- RESOURCES:
- "The explosive history of fireworks, from ancient China to Revolutionary America," by Joe Hernandez (NPR, 2024).
- "July 4 fireworks fiasco solved – technically," by Jonathan Horn (The San Diego Union-Tribune, 2016).
- "The Fireworks King," by Damian Paletta and Emily Rauhala (The Washington Post, 2018).
- "Exploding The Mystery Of Blue Fireworks," by Short Wave (2013).
- "How Do Fireworks Make Shapes?" by Natalie Wolchover (Live Science, 2011).
Global News Podcast - Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian bombers
Ukraine claims to have left more than 40 Russian bomber planes burning in a large-scale drone attack. Also: the ICRC in Gaza says it's treated dozens of casualties after a reported attack near an aid distribution centre.
PBS News Hour - World - News Wrap: Palestinians killed in Gaza while getting food aid
In our news wrap, more than 20 Palestinians in Gaza were killed as they tried to get food aid, Ukraine launches drone attacks on Russian military planes inside Russia, voters in Poland went to the polls to select their next president, Paris celebrates a home team victory in Europe's biggest soccer tournament and forecasters predict the northern lights may be visible in southern states. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
PBS News Hour - Health - Study shows link between CT scans and the risk of developing cancer
CT scans are quick, painless, non-invasive tests that can identify everything from brain tumors to injuries from an accident. But a new study published in the journal JAMA Internal Medicine shows a link between the radiation exposure from the imaging tool and cancer. Ali Rogin spoke with Dr. Rebecca Smith-Bindman, the study's lead author, to learn more. PBS News is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders
Consider This from NPR - Three years into his war on Ukraine, what does Putin really want?
President Trump wants to make a deal with Vladimir Putin to end the war in Ukraine. Putin says Russia wants to engage in peace talks, but Putin has also been ordering the most widespread and violent aerial attacks on Ukraine in years. This has led Trump to criticize Putin more and more in public — a step that's been rare over the course of Trump's two terms in office.
Three years into his war on Ukraine, what does Putin really want? It's a question leaders around the world are trying to figure out.
To learn more, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Angela Stent, Professor Emeritus at Georgetown University, Senior Fellow at the Brookings institution — a nonpartisan policy organization in Washington DC — and author of the book "Putin's World: Russia Against the West and With the Rest.
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Three years into his war on Ukraine, what does Putin really want? It's a question leaders around the world are trying to figure out.
To learn more, NPR's Scott Detrow speaks with Angela Stent, Professor Emeritus at Georgetown University, Senior Fellow at the Brookings institution — a nonpartisan policy organization in Washington DC — and author of the book "Putin's World: Russia Against the West and With the Rest.
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