Join Matt Brennan, Assoc. AIA as he discusses the day-to-day life in the Contract and Construction Administration world. This podcast bridges the gap between Architects, Designers, Engineers, consultants and General Contractors as they work through Construction Administration (CA) related items. Each episode focuses on the challenges, techniques and technology to help navigate through the fast-paced construction industry. How many RFIs did you get this week?
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A weekly talk show taking a pragmatic look at the art and business of Software Development and the world of technology.
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Ari Melber delivers the biggest political and news stories of the day, with interviews and original reporting from around the nation. An Emmy-winning journalist, attorney and former Senate staffer, Melber cuts through the spin and the noise to tell you what's really happening. Real news, every night.
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This podcast is for Salesforce professionals looking to take their careers to the next level. Your host, David Giller, will provide you with all of the information that makes him such a sought-after speaker and consultant. David will speak about his experiences breaking into the business, how he overcame frequent roadblocks to success in the Salesforce community. He will also how to manage Salesforce projects, ways to avoid common blunders, and how to work efficiently as a Salesforce expert.
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Making a living on music is a dream for many musicians. Leaving a stable job and sharing your art with the world is intimidating, but Jamvana gives you the resources to earn a living with your music. We will discuss topics on music distribution, marketing, publishing, royalties, copyrights, and more to share unprecedented information on the inner workings of the music industry so you can make the most educated decisions about your career. Hosted by Monika "Monique" Mason, Lennon Cihak, and R ...
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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 30, and reports on Donald Trump's economy, his challenges to the rule of law, Elon Musk in Trump's first 100 days and Trump's attempted shakedown of prominent U.S. institutions. Teddy Schleifer, Jared Bernstein, and Julian Zelizer join.By Teddy Schleifer, Jared Bernstein, Julian Zelizer
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Trump Hits 100th Day Facing Economic and Polling Slump
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46:27MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 29, and delivers a special show breaking down President Trump's first 100 days in office. Plus, Melber reports on Trump's firing of a Biden appointees from the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. James Carville, Mark Leibovich, Douglas Brinkley and Christina Greer join.…
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Scrutiny on Trump’s Record Ahead of 100-Day Mark
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42:01MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 28, and delivers a special report on the eve of President Trump’s 100th day in office, reporting on Trump’s leadership, his priority policy of immigration and his clashes over the rule of law. Rev. Al Sharpton and Andrew Ross Sorkin join.By Rev. Al Sharpton, Andrew Ross Sorkin
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Trump This Week: Plummeting Polls, Court Losses, Tariff Doubts
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40:25MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 25, and reports on the economic turmoil under President Trump and his attacks on free speech. Plus, Rev. Al Sharpton and Nems join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Will Sommer and Margaret Carlson also join.By Will Somer, Margaret Carlson, Nems, Rev. Al Sharpton
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Trump's Approval Rating Slipping Faster Than Previous Presidents
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41:16MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 24, and reports on Donald Trump's plummeting approval rating and the future of the Democratic party. Former Rep. Joe Crowley, Jason Johnson, Michelle Norris and John Harwood join.By Joe Crowley, Jason Johnson, Michelle Norris, John Harwood
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Trump's Trade War Triggers Market Whiplash
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41:11MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 23 and reports on Donald Trump's volatile economy and resistance against his agenda. Plus, Molly Jong Fast and DJ Whoo Kid join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Steve Leisman also joins.By Steve Leisman, Molly Jong Fast, DJ Whoo Kid
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Trump's Trade War Drags Down Global Economy
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41:08MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 22, and reports on President Trump's escalating trade war, a court setback for Trump’s immigration agenda and mounting pressure on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign. Adm. William McRaven, Maria Ressa and Justin Wolfers join.By Adm. William McRaven, Maria Ressa, Justin Wolfers
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Trump Challenging Chief Justice Roberts on High Court’s Independence
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41:05MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 21, and reports on the legal clash that is testing Trump's demands for more executive power, anti-Trump protests over the weekend and new calls for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth to resign. Maya Wiley and Eugene Robinson join.By Maya Wiley, Eugene Robinson
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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 18, and reports on President Trump's foreign prison legal debacle and his historically poor first 100 days in office. Plus, Oscar, Tony, and Emmy-nominated actor Brian Tyree Henry joins for an extended conversation. Melissa Murray, Barbara McQuade, Dr. Zeke Emanuel, and Dana Milbank also join.…
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Trump Targets Fed Chair Jerome Powell, Risking Economic Turmoil
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40:50MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 17, and reports on President Trump targeting Fed Chairman Jerome Powell and a major court loss for Trump and his immigration agenda. Plus, rapper Lupe Fiasco and NBC's Gadi Schwartz join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Emily Bazelon and Justin Wolfers also join.…
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Special Report: How Trump-Musk Cuts Could Endanger American Lives
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41:13MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Wednesday, April 16, and reports on a federal judge threatening to launch a contempt probe into the Trump administration. Melber also delivers a special report on how Trump-Musk budget cuts could put American lives at risk. Rep. Linda Sánchez and Chai Komanduri join.…
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MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts “The Beat” on Tuesday, April 15, and reports on the Trump administration’s extreme efforts to circumvent the Supreme Court’s order to “facilitate” Abrego Garcia’s return, as well as Harvard University defying Donald Trump. Plus, Jeff Garlin and Antonio Villaraigosa join for the latest "Fallback" installment. Gov. Maura Heal…
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Trump and El Salvador's President United Against SCOTUS Ruling
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41:22MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 14, and reports on Donald Trump and El Salvador's president uniting against a SCOTUS ruling and the economy. Shark Tank's Kevin O'Leary, Andrew Weissmann and Lee Gelernt join.By Andrew Weissmann, Lee Gelernt, Kevin O'Leary
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The Importance of Construction Administration and Part3
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53:27In this episode, Matt Brennan joins the Deliberate Words podcast with Dave Stutzman and Steve Gantner to discuss his journey in the architectural industry, emphasizing the importance of specifications and construction administration (CA). He shares insights on the challenges faced in CA, the role of specifications in ensuring project success, and t…
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SCOTUS Unanimously Rules Against Part of Trump’s “Gang” Deportations
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40:48MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 11, with reports on the latest developments in Trump deportations, recession fears, and the Trump administration’s decision to lay off cruise ship inspectors. Plus, Melber is joined by artist NLE Choppa. Joyce Vance and Michelle Norris also join.By NLE Choppa, Joyce Vance, Michelle Norris
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Nobel Economist: Trump's Tariffs Are 'Erratic,' 'Weak'
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45:16MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 10, and reports on the shaken global markets after Donald Trump's tariff fallout, new developments on Trump retribution and the latest on Jan. 6 pardons. Economist Paul Krugman and historian Douglas Brinkley join.By Paul Krugman, Douglas Brinkley
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In Retreat, President Trump Pauses Most Tariffs
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41:23MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 9, and reports on President Trump's 90-day tariff pause and market uncertainty. Maureen Dowd, Geraldo Rivera, and Steve Liesman join.By Maureen Dowd, Geraldo Rivera, Steve Liesman
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MAGA "Bro" Podcasters Break With Trump on Tarrifs
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41:43MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 8, and reports on the economic fallout from President Trump's tariffs, rising criticism from MAGA insiders toward the Trump administration, and the latest legal fight over Trump's immigration policies. Senator Ed Markey and Steve Liesman join.By Steve Liesman, Ed Markey
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Coast-to-Coast Protest Erupt Against Trump's Policies
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41:55MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, April 7, and reports on the nationwide “Hands Off” protests against the policies of Donald Trump and Elon Musk, Trump’s tariff-driven market meltdown and the escalating legal battle over his deportation flights. Andrew Ross Sorkin, Leah Greenberg and Maya Wiley join.…
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Is AI coming for your job—or just your RFIs?
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43:42In this conversation, Matt Brennan explores the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI) from its inception in the 1950s to its current applications in architecture and construction. He discusses the impact of AI tools on design, estimation, and construction administration, emphasizing the importance of using AI as an assistant rather than a crutc…
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Stocks Have Worst Two Day Dive Since COVID
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40:47MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, April 4, and reports on the stock market plummet as Donald Trump's tariffs continue to shock global trade for the second day. Plus, Melber is joined by former Trump aide Chad Wolf to discuss Trump's immigration policies. Jared Bernstein also joins.By Chad Wolf, Jared Bernstein
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BONUS: Reverend Al Sharpton and Ari Melber Fireside Chat
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15:18In this podcast extra, listen to MSNBC's Ari Melber and Rev. Al Sharpton's conversation at the National Action Network Convention, where they discuss top issues including Donald Trump's tariffs and the Signalgate scandal.By MSNBC
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Trump Triggers Worse Day For Stocks Since Pandemic
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40:25MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, April 3, and reports on the stock market plunge following President Trump's tariffs. Margaret Carlson, Gov. JB Prtizker, Catherine Rampell and Libby Casey join.By MSNBC
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Sen. Cory Booker Joins Melber Following Historic Senate Speech
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41:29MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, April 2, and reports on newfound Democratic momentum. Plus, Melber is joined by Senator Cory Booker following his historic speech on the Senate floor. Jason Johnson and Governor Kathy Hochul also join.By Cory Booker, Kathy Hochul, Jason Johnson
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Sen. Booker Breaks Record for Longest Senate Speech
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41:12MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, April 1, and reports on Senator Cory Booker's Senate record for the longest floor speech and outrage over the Trump administration's "error" in deporting a Maryland father with protected legal status. James Carville joins.By James Carville, Francis Fukuyama
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Trump Tells NBC News He Won't Rule Out Seeking a Third Term
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38:52MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 31, and reports on stock market lows under the Trump administration, Trump’s comments about the possibility of seeking a third term and the Wisconsin Supreme Court election. Plus, Lawrence Wright and Bill de Blasio join for the latest Fallback installment. Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan …
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Mike sits down with Matt from Alderon games to talk a little game development, Path Of Titans and whole lot of Intel woes Alderon's Socials Alderon Games Matt on Twitter Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice TMB Earth Day 2025 Competition…
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The Specification Recipe for Construction Success
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1:03:05In this episode of What the RFI, host Matt Brennan sits down with construction specification experts Steve Gantner and Dave Stutzman to discuss the critical role of specifications in architecture and construction. They explore how clear, well-structured specs reduce RFIs (Requests for Information), prevent costly mistakes, and ensure project succes…
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Law Firms Sue Trump Admin Over Executive Orders Targeting Them
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41:36MSNBC’s Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 28, and reports on Donald Trump’s abuse of power, the unfolding Signalgate scandal, and new Elon Musk cuts. Kristy Greenberg, Jameel Jaffer, David French, Michele Norris, Joyce Vance and Steve Herman join.By Kristy Greenberg, Jameel Jaffer, David French, Michele Norris, Joyce Vance, Steve Herman
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Judge Orders Trump Admin to Preserve "Signal" Records
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41:59MSNBC’s Melissa Murray hosts “The Beat” on Thursday, March 27, and reports on the ongoing fallout from the Trump administration’s military group chat leak and its escalating crackdown on free speech on college campuses. Leah Litman, Paul Eaton, Naz Ahmad, Jamal Greene, Rev. Al Sharpton, and Maya Wiley join.…
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Trump Intel Officials on Defense Over Military Leak
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40:15MSNBC’s Jen Psaki hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 26, and reports on on the newly released transcript detailing the “Signal” security scandal that has rocked the Trump administration. Rep. Jimmy Gomez, Senator Martin Heinrich, Samantha Vinograd, Steven Anderson and journalist John Harwood join.By Jimmy Gomez, Steven Anderson, John Hardwood, Martin Heinrich, Samantha Vinograd
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Trump Officials Grilled Over War Plans Security Breach
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33:32MSNBC’s Jason Johnson hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 25, and reports on the fallout from the Trump war plan “group chat” scandal, turmoil surrounding Social Security, and Trump’s push for retribution. Rachel Cohen, Barbara McQuade, April Ryan, Rep. André Carson, Sabrina Singh, and Mark Leibovich join.…
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Judge Denies Trump Request to Lift Hold on Deportations
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41:06MSNBC's Michael Steele hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 24, and reports on legal battles over Donald Trump’s controversial deportation efforts, the future of the Democratic Party, and mounting concerns over Elon Musk’s government conflicts of interest. Plus, Steele reports on rising national security fears after a leaked war plan from top U.S. off…
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Mike sits down with Matt Hartley of Framework to discuss some of their exciting new announcements, some Linux goodness & of course an obligatory Rust shoutout. Matt's Socials LinkedIn Bluesky Framework Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice TMB Earth Day 2025 Competition…
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In this episode, Matt Brennan and Adam Williams delve into the intricacies of steel detailing and the challenges faced in the construction industry, particularly focusing on Requests for Information (RFIs). They discuss the roles of architects, contractors, and steel detailers, emphasizing the importance of communication and accurate drawings. Adam…
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Under Heat, Pentagon Denies It Shared War Plans With Musk
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41:26MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Friday, March 21, and reports on Elon Musk's Pentagon visit, Donald Trump's recent legal setbacks, and mass government layoffs. Michael Moore, Jason Johnson, and Natasha Weinstein join.By Michael Moore, Jason Johnson, Natasha Weinstein
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Dems Rally Against Trump as He Targets Dept. of Education
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41:00MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 20, and reports on Democratic pushback against Donald Trump's administration, Trump's legal battles, and Elon Musk. Sherrod Brown and Rev. Al Sharpton join.By Sherrod Brown, Rev. Al Sharpton
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Trump on Defense After Rebuke from Chief Justice
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40:55MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Wednesday, March 19, covering the Trump administration's latest court losses and growing GOP pushback from local constituents. Plus, Professor Francis Fukuyama joins for an in-depth discussion on Donald Trump, Elon Musk’s “oligarch” politics and more. Attorney General Keith Ellison and Howard Dean also join.…
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Donald Trump gets Legal Fact Check from Chief Justice Roberts
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41:06MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Tuesday, March 18, covering the return of NASA astronauts to Earth after nine months in space, Donald Trump's ongoing legal battles, and Trump's phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Temidayo Aganga-Willia, Amb. Michael McFaul, Adam Frank and Wayne Hale join.…
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Bonus Episode: Summit Series interview with Francis Fukuyama on Elon Musk, tech billionaires and truth
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45:30In this podcast extra, acclaimed author and professor Francis Fukuyama discusses his seminal works “Trust” and “The End of History” and how they apply today, and to an era of mounting distrust and conspiracy theories in the new Trump era, in this extended conversation with MSNBC’s Ari Melber. Fukuyama also analyzes Elon Musk’s “oligarch” politics, …
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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Monday, March 17, and reports on Donald Trump's deportation orders. The administration is facing a firestorm of criticism after moving forward with deportations despite the orders of a federal judge. John Flannery, Maya Wiley and Kate Drummond join.By John Flannery, Maya Wiley, Kate Drummond
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Carl sits down with Mike to talk ARM on Thelio, Linux computing, a little Rust (of course), SCALE, COSMIC and more. Carl's Socials Carl on X System76 on X System76 Coder's Socials Mike on X Mike on BlueSky Mike's Blog Coder on X Coder on BlueSky Show Discord Alice TMB Earth Day 2025 CompetitionBy The Mad Botter
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Knowledge Retention & the Future of AEC with Kristina Youngblut
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49:24In this conversation, Matt Brennan and Kristina Youngblut discuss the significance of knowledge sharing and continuing education in the AEC industry. Kristina shares her journey in the industry, emphasizing the importance of curiosity and collaboration through user groups. They explore the role of AI in enhancing productivity and the integration of…
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MSNBC's Katie Phang hosts "The Beat" on March 14, and reports on Donald Trump's speech at The Department of Justice and the economy. Alexis Loeb, Berit Berger, Robert Reich, Michelle Goldberg, Dr. Kavita Patel and Christina Todd Whitman join.By Alexis Loeb, Berit Berger, Robert Reich, Michelle Goldberg, Dr. Kavita Patel, Christina Todd Whitman
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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Thursday, March 13, and delivers a special report on presidential power and limits as Donald Trump tests the limits of the executive branch. Ankush Khardori and Elizabeth Jenkins join.By Ankush Khardori, Elizabeth Jenkins
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MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts The Beat on Wednesday, March 12, and reports on Donald Trump’s tariffs amid an escalating trade war and the use of taxpayer resources at the White House by Trump and Elon Musk. Jessica Siles, Howard Dean, and Randi Weingarten join as guests.By Jessica Siles, Howard Dean, Randi Weingarten
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Trump on defense over tariffs as markets plunge
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41:21MSNBC's Ari Melber hosts "The Beat" on Tuesday, March 11, and reports on the stock market plunge and Donald Trump's "triple legal blow." Plus, Grammy-winning artist Lupe Fiasco joins Melber. Jared Bernstein, Rick Wilson and Leslie Caldwell join.By Jared Bernstein, Rick Wilson, Leslie Caldwell, Lupe Fiasco
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