Best John Gruber Podcasts (2025)

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Perspectives with John Gruber 1:26:27

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John Gruber's Dithering podcast with Ben Thompson was the original inspiration for Crossword's 15-minute format. Five years later, John joins Luke and Jonathan for a wide-ranging conversation covering open versus closed platforms, the history and impact of Markdown, and a missed opportunity in WordPress. Luke goes on about the good old days, Jonath…

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426: ‘The Cutting Edge Latest Supermodel’, With David Smith 2:12:15

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Special guest David Smith returns to the show for a developer's perspective look at WWDC 2025. Sponsored by: TRMNL: A hackable e-ink display. Save $15 with code GRUBER. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. Transcripts: Unofficial but surprisingly good. Links: Michael Flarup's mockup for a MacOS 2…

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A Christian Approach to Transgenderism (with Walt Heyer and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, NC Family President welcomes Walt Heyer and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens to discuss their new book Embracing God's Design: Addressing the Spiritual and Psychological Crisis Behind Transgender Identity and how Christians can approach transgenderism.By John Rustin, Walt Heyer, and Dr. Jennifer Bauwens

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Episode 46 | Spirits! Featuring Craig and Meredith Amick (Hollow Creek Distillery) 57:20

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The episode provides an in-depth examination of the distillation process, shedding light on the historical significance of spirits in American culture. Beginning with an overview of the distilling process itself, Amii (Welcome to Wonder Land) and Barrett (The All About Nothing Podcast), alongside the Amicks, discuss the intricacies involved in conv…

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Episode 07 - Ben Malcom: The Spirit Pharmacist 1:11:06

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Episode 07 - Ben Malcom: The Spirit Pharmacist This all new episode of the Psychedelics Then and Now Podcast features an all new interview with the ever wise and important Ben Malcom, The Spirit Pharmacist. Ben's knowledge of psychedelic compounds, drug interactions, safe use and pharmacological histories holds a unique place in today's psychedelic…

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The Formula 15:00

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Luke and Jonathan talk through Nilay Patel’s recent interview with Matt on Decoder. Luke shares the “formula” he observed in Matt’s responses and Jonathan pushes back on Luke’s assumptions about the “we” in community. They discuss a premium plugin directory, low ticket sales for WordCamp US, and Jonathan attempts a cricket reference.…

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Perspectives with Lesley Sim 51:37

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Jonathan and Luke catch up with Lesley Sim to explore her experience creating products in the WordPress ecosystem, starting with Newsletter Glue, and now EventKoi. They discuss her and Ahmed's approach to building EventKoi as an ecosystem plugin and their thinking about early decisions. Luke reflects on what he found inspiring about their approach …

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#0077 - AI Relationships, ChatGPT Making Us Dumber, Jeff Bezos’ Wedding - Somewhat Frank Podcast 56:30

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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics: Frank has been making music. Check him out at: @frankgrubermusic on Instagram and TikTok, or sign up for text alerts on music drops at layl…

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How Should Christians Think About Embryo Adoption? (with Dr. Kent Lasnoski) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Kent Lasnoski, author of the book Human Embryo Adoption, vol. 2, Catholic Arguments For and Against, to discuss the theological implications involved in embryo adoption.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. Kent Lasnoski

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425: ‘Through the Wall Like Kool-Aid Man’, With Chance Miller 1:44:02

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Chance Miller returns to the show to discuss the news and announcements from WWDC 2025. Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box with code talkshow50off. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain using code talkshow. BetterHelp: Give online therapy a try at BetterHe…

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Five for the Future 15:00

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Jonathan and Luke discuss Five for the Future in context of a recent chat at WordCamp Europe. Luke shares a refreshingly optimistic take on what the program is and Jonathan shares a surprisingly cynical take on behind-the-scenes motivations. They discuss contribution incentives and the ways that counting to 5% (or any target) can backfire.…

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Perspectives with Zach Stepek 58:00

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Zach Stepek welcomes Luke and Jonathan as guests to do a deep dive into the world of Woo. They discuss the history of WooCommerce and the tension between open-source ideals and monetization. Zach shares highlights from his new role at BigScoots and his perspective from contributing to the hosting team. They debate the current state of WordPress, da…

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Rediscovering America Through the Words of Its Leaders (with Allison Ellis) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Allison Ellis to discuss her new book, Finding Our Words: Words That Made America, and the importance of studying the words and documents that were foundational in the creation of America.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Allison Ellis

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#0076 - CNBC’s 50 Most Disruptive Companies, Why Smaller VC Funds are Outperforming Large Funds - Somewhat Frank Podcast 51:38

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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster), and Simon Kahan (IG: simonkahan) discuss the following topics: The After-Work Happy Hour Is Dying Apple News – The Cut - Remote work, shifting priorities, and social fatigue are changing workplace cultu…

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Inside WWDC 2025 & Apple’s Year-Long Siri Delay w/ Mark Gurman 1:02:40

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Apple’s AI ambitions hit a major speed bump at WWDC this year. From last-minute delays on Siri features to Mark Gurman’s revelations about internal alarm bells, this episode takes you behind the scenes of Apple’s AI crisis. We’ll break down how Craig Federighi’s hands-on testing exposed critical flaws and why Apple’s lean investment strategy may ha…

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Sense of Community 15:00

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Luke waxes poetic about WordCamp Brisbane and Jonathan ruminates on the value of continuity in the WordPress community. They discuss Automattic’s recent acquisition of Clay and then Luke puts Jonathan on the spot with the WPCC.By Jonathan Wold & Luke Carbis

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Live from WWDC 2025: Will Liquid Glass Make Apple Feel New Again? 54:10

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Straight from Apple Park at WWDC 2025, Andru Edwards, TechMe0ut, Kevin the Tech Ninja, Stephen Robles break down everything Apple just announced. This episode is a full debrief on the major platform shifts: iOS 26, macOS 26 (Tahoe), iPadOS 26, VisionOS 26, and the all-new Liquid Glass design language that transforms how every Apple platform looks a…

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It’s only FAIR 15:00

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Federated and Independent – that’s the plan. After a brief catchup on Apple news, Jonathan and Luke discuss the FAIR initiative, its implications for the plugin directory, and how hosts might contribute to its success.By Jonathan Wold & Luke Carbis

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Protecting Parents' Medical Rights in North Carolina (with Rep. Jennifer Balkcom) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Representative Jennifer Balkcom to discuss HB 519—Parents’ Medical Bill of Rights, a bill she sponsored that would affirm the rights of North Carolina parents to oversee the medical care of their children.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Rep Jennifer Balkcom

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424: ‘Live From WWDC 2025’, With Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel 2:06:04

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Recorded in front of a live audience at The California Theatre in San Jose Tuesday evening, special guests Joanna Stern and Nilay Patel join me to discuss Apple’s announcements at WWDC 2025. Video: This show is available to watch in 4K video on YouTube. 3D video with spatial audio: Exclusively in Sandwich Vision's Theater on Vision Pro, available o…

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Dad Academy: Helping Men Become Great Dads (with Jeff Hamilton) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Jeff Hamilton, Founder of Dad Academy, to discuss the importance of intentional fathers and how men can become great dads.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Jeff Hamilton

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That Tracks 15:00

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Luke and Jonathan discuss Samuel Sidler’s recent coverage of BlackRock’s devaluation of their Automattic investment. Luke gripes about AI art styles, zones out once as Jonathan talks about financial incentives, and attempts a joke about Trac. They wrap up by discussing Five for the Future and Jonathan shares his usual offering of optimism for what …

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Perspectives with Weston Ruter 1:01:47

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Luke and Jonathan catch up with a long-time friend and former colleague Weston Ruter to reminisce about their agency days before talking through Weston's ten-year tenure as a Core Committer and the legacy of his work on the Customizer. From there, they cover the early days of the WordPress Core Performance Team and Weston's time at Google, culminat…

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Episode 45 | DJing! Featuring Preach Jacobs 56:25

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The salient point of this podcast episode revolves around the multifaceted nature of DJing, as discussed through the lens of the esteemed DJ Preach Jacobs. In our conversation, we explore the evolution of DJing from its inception to the present-day practices that blend traditional methods with modern technology. Preach shares his personal journey, …

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How to Raise Your Kids "Different" (with Dr. John Cuddeback) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. John Cuddeback, Professor of Philosophy at Christendom College, to discuss the benefits and challenges of raising children "different."By Traci DeVette Griggs and Dr. John Cuddeback

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423: ‘Sewing Machine Repair Shop’, With Patrick McGee 1:32:42

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Patrick McGee joins the show to discuss his must-read new book, Apple in China -- one of the best books about Apple anyone has ever written. Sponsored by: Factor: Healthy eating, made easy. Get 50% off plus free shipping on your first box. Notion: Your notes, docs, and projects in one space. Squarespace: Save 10% off your first purchase of a websit…

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New AI Team 15:00

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Luke doesn’t think there’s much to talk about regarding the new AI team, but Jonathan thinks otherwise. They discuss the team, the potential impact, and Luke’s theory about the actual value of AI in WordPress. They also talk about trust, safety, and emojis.By Jonathan Wold & Luke Carbis

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Klaus Kleinfeld | Alcoa 25:49

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Join Mark and co-host Jacquelyn Lane, President and Co-founder of 100 Coaches Agency, for a powerful episode of the Chief Executive Summit featuring Klaus Kleinfeld, former Chairman and CEO of Alcoa and former CEO of Siemens AG.Klaus shares insights from his global leadership journey and his new book, Leading to Thrive, offering a fresh framework f…

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#0075 - Sesame Street’s Netflix Deal, OpenAI and Jony Ive, and Napster’s AI-fueled Comeback - Somewhat Frank Podcast 37:11

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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber) and (Simon Kahan IG: @SimonKahan) discuss the following topics: Sesame Street Heads to Netflix - the iconic PBS show is heading to Netflix under a new licensing deal. OpenAI x Jony Ive’s Mysterious AI Device - OpenAI is teaming up with Jony Ive — the design genius …

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422: ‘A Monkey on a Rock’, With Stephen Hackett 2:14:46

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Stephen Hackett, proprietor of 512 Pixels and co-founder of Relay (purveyor of many fine podcasts), joins the show. Topics include: IO (or if you will, io), the new joint venture of OpenAI and Jony Ive’s LoveFrom; the sheer fantasy of “Made in America” iPhones; and Fortnite’s return to the US App Store. Sponsored by: WorkOS: The modern identity pla…

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Don't Put Your Hope in Politics (with Nathanael Blake) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Nathanael Blake, a Fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, to discuss why Christians should put their hopes in something greater than politics.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Nathanael Blake

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A Year After 15:00

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Luke and Jonathan explore Open Web idealism through the lens of their WordCamp experiences. Luke shares his reservations about Basel and they talk through their hopes (and concerns) for WordCamp US. Also, is WordCamp Brisbane really the best WordCamp?By Jonathan Wold & Luke Carbis

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How Gambling Hurts Your Family (with Autumn Leva) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Autumn Leva, Director of Strategy & Campaigns for Stop Predatory Gambling, to discuss the damage that gambling does to families.By Traci DeVette Griggs and Autumn Leva

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Episode 44 | Prosopagnosia! Featuring Mela Borawski and Margaret Kerry 33:15

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Prosopagnosia, commonly referred to as face blindness, is a condition that significantly impedes an individual's ability to recognize faces, despite having normal vision. In this enlightening episode, I engage in a dialogue with Mela Borawski, who shares her personal experiences living with this condition, alongside excerpts from an interview with …

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Bad Manners 15:00

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Luke expresses his frustration for AI generated email replies to human reviews of AI generated plugins. We talk through the last episode’s description evolution—first with AI, now without—and unpack what happens in a world where appreciation seems to be going extinct, right alongside Luke’s sanity.By Jonathan Wold & Luke Carbis

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Episode 06: Luke Storey - The Life Stylist 1:01:12

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Episode 06: Luke Storey - The Life Stylist This episode of the podast features an all new interview with Luke Storey; podcaster, human optimization expert and wellness coach. We dive into many layers of mutual intersections around addiction, recovery, psychedelics and reinvention. Luke's story and approach to using psychedelics as a wisdom tool and…

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#0074 - OpenAI Reverses Back to its Nonprofit Roots, Elon Musk’s Own City, Chobani Doubles Down on Dairy, and ChatGPT Sparks Strange Delusions - Somewhat Frank Podcast 52:46

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On this episode of the Somewhat Frank Podcast, Frank Gruber (X and IG: @FrankGruber), John Guidos (IG: jgoodtimes83), and Jen Consalvo (X: @noreaster) discuss the following topics: OpenAI Changes Course Will Remain A Nonprofit - OpenAI will remain under the control of its nonprofit despite previous plans to convert fully to a for-profit model; its …

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1916 and the Rise of the Sexual Revolution, Abortion, and Eugenics in America (with Seth Gruber) (Re-Air) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from November, 2024 where host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomed Seth Gruber to discuss his new documentary entitled The 1916 Project and how Margaret Sanger’s work is still causing damage and destruction in people’s lives today. Seth Gruber is the founder of The White Rose Resistance.…

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Back from Break 15:00

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We’re back with a new season, new website (not on WordPress?!), and two new sponsors. We catch up on news from over the break, including WordPress 6.8, Gravatar, and the Jubilee. Jonathan feels some nerves and Luke complains about AI.By Jonathan Wold & Luke Carbis

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How To Combat A Family-Unfriendly Culture (With Timothy Carney) (Re-Air) 15:00

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Timothy Carney, author of Family Unfriendly: How Our Culture Made Raising Kids Much Harder Than It Needs to Be, to discuss how America has created an increasingly family-unfriendly culture and what parents can do to combat it. This episode originally aired in March of 2024.…

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Apple's New Siri Disaster w/ Quinn Nelson 1:06:51

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This episode of Geared Up dives into the state of Apple Intelligence and the larger implications of Apple's AI strategy - but that's just the beginning. Jon Rettinger and Andru Edwards open with a passionate breakdown of why Apple’s long-awaited foray into AI has become one of its most disappointing product efforts to date. With features like Genmo…

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421: ‘The Ratchet of Flippancy’, With Craig Mod 1:53:11

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Craig Mod returns to the show to discuss his splendid new book, Things Become Other Things. Other topics include creating with AI tools (including programming), social media permanence vs. ephemerality, and more. Sponsored by: Dekáf Coffee Roasters: You won’t believe it’s decaf. That’s the point. 30% off with code: DF. Squarespace: Make your next m…

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An OB/GYN Corrects Abortion Myths (with Dr. Susan Bane) (Re-Air) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, we are re-airing a show from October 2022, where host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Dr. Susan Bane to discuss (and correct) some of the myths surrounding abortion. Dr. Bane is an OB/GYN, and is currently the Medical Director at Choices Women’s Center in Wilson, North Carolina.…

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Barbara Humpton | Siemens USA 29:25

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This week on the Chief Executive Summit, we’re joined by Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA, and co-host Scott Osman, Founder and CEO of 100 Coaches Agency.Barbara reflects on the setbacks that shaped her path to CEO and how optimism, humility, and mission-driven leadership have guided her journey.Key takeaways:* Her “worst day” opened the door to…

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Why We Need Phone-Free Schools (with Clare Morell) (Re-Air) 15:01

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This week on Family Policy Matters, host Traci DeVette Griggs welcomes Clare Morell, a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and director of their Technology and Human Flourishing Project, to discuss how phone-free schools work and their potential to improve the health and education of students. This episode originally aired in September of…