Best Justin Angle Podcasts (2026)

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LIVE: Not The Dark Ages 43:39

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This week we're bringing you a recording of a live discussion hosted by Climate Smart Missoula called Not the Dark Ages: Climate Science Continues Despite the Attacks. Justin hosts a conversation between Amy Martin, a journalist and creator of the award-winning podcast Threshold, and Dr. Christopher Preston, a philosophy professor at the University…

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EPISODE 24 – Oh By The Way, If the King Calls... 30:36

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Send us a text We’re back from the field and straight into the fish-adjacent madness — with just enough structure to call this a podcast episode and not a group text gone rogue. First up: a few recent trips where the fish showed up, the weather didn’t behave, and nobody remembered sunscreen (again). Then we dive headfirst into some fishing-flavored…

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Andy Kemmis & Chris Bacon shred some light on skateboarding in Montana 29:08

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This week’s guests are Andy Kemmis and Chris Bacon. Together, these two made a beautiful new book about skateboarding in Montana titled Grit to Grind. The book is an amazing visual and narrative history of how skateboarding shaped Montana communities in ways that might surprise you. In this episode, Andy and Chris talk about their skateboarding ori…

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Caroline Joan Peixoto connects land, literature and community in Roscoe 29:05

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This week’s guest is Caroline Joan Peixoto, co-founder and director of River Arts and Books in Roscoe, Montana. This little spot along East Rosebud Creek is all about building community. Founded in 2023, River Arts and Books has already produced a series of amazing events and created a space for folks to gather. In this conversation, Caroline gives…

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BONUS: Thanks Jeff...and happy trails 13:56

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In this special episode we pay tribute to Jeff Meese, master of all things sound at A New Angle, who is retiring after 26 years of service to the University of Montana College of Business. Thanks Jeff…you were the first to say, “how can I help” and you made us better in myriad ways. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other…

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Stoney Samsoe says artists are keystone species 29:06

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This week’s guest is Stoney Samsoe, executive director and co-founder of Open AIR. Founded in 2019, Open AIR is dedicated to bringing creativity to diverse communities across Montana. Open AIR is perhaps best known for its amazing artist-in-residence program. In this episode, Stoney describes Open AIR’s purpose as focused on making artists keystone…

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EPISODE 23 – "Jeremy Wade Probably Does That" 44:28

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Send us a text In this episode, we hit the sand, surf, and straight-up weird side of the fishing world like a red drum on a mullet run. We kick things off with a redfish surf fishing trip that reminded us why salt, sand, and suffering are the holy trinity of angling. Did we catch fish? Absolutely. Did we sunburn in places that shouldn't see dayligh…

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Spencer Williams is in the business of happy dogs 29:04

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This week’s guest is Spencer Williams, founder and CEO of West Paw, a company that makes dog toys and treats. West Paw has built an entirely U.S.-based supply chain and does all of its manufacturing right here in Montana. West Paw is also the first B Corporation in Montana and is a great example of business as a force for good. In this conversation…

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Richard Reeves on the plight of modern men and boys 37:54

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This week’s guest is Richard Reeves, senior fellow at the Brookings Institution and president of the American Institute for Boys and Men. In 2022, Richard published Of Boys and Men: Why the Modern Male is Struggling, Why It Matters, and What To Do About It. The insights from that book have sparked an important national dialogue, and Richard came to…

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Saving the prairie with Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty 29:07

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This week’s guests are Dave Hage and Josephine Marcotty, authors of Sea of Grass: The Conquest, Ruin, and Redemption of Nature on the American Prairie. Josephine and Dave trace the legacy of industrialized agriculture and showcase various models for restoration. In this conversation, Dave and Josephine discuss the ecological value of the American p…

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The Venturing Angler Podcast: Guiding and Fly Fishing the World with Lucas De Zan 46:17

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Lucas De Zan is an accomplished angler who has guided and fished some of the world’s most exciting fly fishing destinations. In this episode, he breaks down the fish and destinations that have been his focus over the years. To check out more from Lucas De Zan, please click here. And to check out the podcast, please click below or download our podca…

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Episode 22 - You Guys Got Any Jawbreakers? 36:51

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Send us a text Bret and Dave are back with another round of multi-species mayhem, low-stakes fishing hot takes, and extremely questionable aquatic science. This month, they unpack their latest adventures, troll through some fishy corners of the internet, and add FOUR brand-new offerings to the ever-evolving, totally arbitrary Carp Ladder. Also on t…

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Running around with Nick Triolo 29:08

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com This week, subscribers have access to a longer, unfiltered conversation between Nick and Justin. Check it out. This week’s guest is Nick Triolo, author of The Way Around, a field guide to going nowhere. Nick’s writing has appeared in Orion, Outside, and Trail Run…

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I&I - Live from the MTPR Studios 1:00:21

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This week on A New Angle, Justin and Bryce are going live for October’s Incentives & Instincts in celebration of Montana Public Radio’s Pledge Week. This one-hour conversation will pull the curtain back on I&I and A New Angle. How does Bryce know so much about so many things? What’s his day job? What is Justin up to with A New Angle? Why does it ex…

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The Venturing Angler Podcast: Fly Fishing Ascension Bay, Mexico with Vittorio Kier of Grand Slam 1:25:01

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In this episode of The Venturing Angler Podcast, Tim Harden chats with Vittorio Kier of Grand Slam Lodge in Punta Allen, Mexico, about fly fishing in Ascension Bay. To learn more about Grand Slam Ascension Bay Lodge, please click here. And to check out the podcast, please click below or download our podcast on iTunes, Soundcloud, YouTube, or Spotif…

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Science for all at spectrUM 29:07

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This week’s guest is Alex Sobin, director of spectrUM. Since 2008, spectrUM has been dedicated to igniting an interest in science for kids throughout Montana. spectrUM is housed in the Missoula Public Library and supported by a wide variety of grants and other sources. In this conversation, Alex explains the hands-on and various outreach programs t…

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Warrior culture with Donnie Wetzel Jr., part two 29:06

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This week’s guest is Donnie Wetzel Jr., tribal liaison for the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Donnie is also the founder of Identity, Inc., which houses the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame. Donnie and his colleagues are working to promote the virtues of warrior culture through sport. In part two of this two-part episode, Donnie disc…

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Warrior culture with Donnie Wetzel Jr., part one 29:21

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This week’s guest is Donnie Wetzel Jr., tribal liaison for the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Donnie is also the founder of Identity, Inc., which houses the Montana Indian Athletic Hall of Fame. Donnie and his colleagues are working to promote the virtues of warrior culture through sport. In this conversation, Donnie explains the qualiti…

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The Venturing Angler Podcast: Keep Fish Wet with Sascha Clark Danylchuk 42:12

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In this episode of The Venturing Angler Podcast, Sascha Clark Danylchuk discusses Keep Fish Wet and efforts help to improve the health of fish and fish populations. To learn more about Keep Fish Wet, please click here. And to check out the podcast, please click below or download our podcast on iTunes, Soundcloud, YouTube, or Spotify: In this episod…

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Episode 21 - Hey, You Bent-Head Scale Snatcher 1:02:37

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Send us a text Episode 21: This month, Bret and Dave return from the salt crusted, sunburned trenches of an IFITSWIMS group trip — where sharks were hooked, redfish were wrangled, and someone probably got bit by a crab. They break down the trip, riff on fishy headlines, and give you the latest updates from the Carp Ladder, which is either a wholeso…

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I&I - Where are the role models? 30:09

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com This week is the September edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend, Bryce Ward, about some of the broader challenges facing our society. The two talk role models this month, a topic that’s come up sev…

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USFS Ecologist Dean Pearson on the threat to pollinators 29:40

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This week’s guest is Dean Pearson, research ecologist with the United States Forest Service. Dean and his colleagues recently developed the urban pollinator matrix, a model municipalities and citizens can use to help threatened pollinators recover. In this episode, Dean and Justin discuss pollinator decline, some of the findings of the urban pollin…

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LIVE: This Didn't Happen by Accident - Stories of Conservation 44:52

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This week we’re sharing a special live recording of our recent event - This Didn’t Happen By Accident: Stories of Intention on the Land - hosted by Five Valleys Land Trust at the Line Ranch outside of Missoula. Justin moderated a panel discussion about conservation success stories in Montana with authors Donna Erickson, Bruce Bugbee, and Greg Tolle…

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Lura Forcum gives independent voters a voice 28:38

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This week’s guest is Lura Forcum, president of the Independent Center, a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving politically independent Americans a stronger voice in elections. Lura and her colleagues conduct research and outreach to better understand the many Americans who don’t align with either major political party. In this episode, Lura ta…

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Episode 20 - Wait, We're Fishing With Rocks? 31:47

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Send us a text Episode 20: This month on the IFITSWIMS podcast, Bret and Dave are back to trade lies, swap bait, and dig into the wet mess of recent trips and stranger-than-fiction fish news. We're talking: – Orange sharks. Seriously. – Fish raining from the freakin’ sky. – The Carp Ladder leaderboard’s heating up. – Four new baits dropped like hot…

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I&I - Conscientiousness in decline 31:57

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com This week is our August edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. It is back to school season and phones remain a hot topic in public …

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Law Enforcement and Behavioral Health with Theresa Williams 28:47

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This week's guest is Theresa Williams, crisis intervention team program manager for Missoula. CIT programs bring together law enforcement, mental health professionals, advocates and other partners to improve community response to mental health crises. Theresa has a deep background in social work and has worked in the behavioral health space for ove…

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The Venturing Angler Podcast: The Work of the Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation with Brooks Scott 52:23

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The Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundation does meaningful work all over the world for ecosystems and communities that support the angling interests of local and visiting anglers. In this episode, Brooks Scott of YDCCF breaks down their work and approach over the years. To learn more about the Yellow Dog Community and Conservation Foundat…

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Andrew Light on the practice of philosophy 28:33

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This week Justin speaks with Andrew Light, distinguished professor of philosophy, public policy and atmospheric science at George Mason University. Andrew has also served in the highest levels of U.S. Government, most recently as the Assistant Secretary of Energy for International Affairs at the U. S. Department of Energy. Andrew recently visited t…

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The Venturing Angler Podcast: Fly Fishing for Atlantic Salmon in Iceland with Cameron Davenport and Eleven Angling 1:17:59

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In this episode of The Venturing Angler Podcast, Cameron Davenport of Eleven Angling and Tim Harden discuss fly fishing travel to Iceland and the angling experience out of Eleven’s Hölkná Cabins. To learn more about Eleven Angling, please click here. And to check out the podcast, please click below or download our podcast on iTunes, Soundcloud, You…

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The value of international education with UM’s Gillian Glaes and Peter Baker 28:54

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This week Justin speaks with Gillian Glaes and Peter Baker about the value of international experiences and perspectives. Gillian directs the University of Montana’s Franke Global Leadership Initiative, and Peter directs international programs at the Mansfield Center. Together, these two play a significant role in shaping the international experien…

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I&I - A.I.: A force for good? 38:56

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Today is the July edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. This episode is a continuation of last month’s conversation on artificial intelligence and its impact on our quality of life. In this conversation, Justin and Br…

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Episode 19 - For Justin 5:54

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Send us a text This one hurts. In this short, heavy episode, Bret and Dave share the heartbreaking news of Justin’s passing. No jokes. No fish tales. Just grief, love, and some thoughts about what comes next for IFITSWIMS. We’re still in it—still reeling. But we’re here. If you take one thing from this episode: Call your fishing buddies. Make the t…

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Dr. Reed Humphrey on higher education, part two 28:53

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This week Justin speaks with Dr. Reed Humphrey, who has held almost every academic position at the University of Montana. In part two of this two-part episode, Justin presses Reed on the tenuous nature of the provost position at UM. Reed talks about the pros of interdisciplinary initiatives and the importance of stability and institutional knowledg…

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Dr. Reed Humphrey on higher education, part one 28:58

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This week Justin speaks with Dr. Reed Humphrey, who sits at the threshold of retirement after a long and winding academic career. Reed has held nearly every academic position possible at the University of Montana, and there’s not much he hasn’t seen. Reid reached out to Justin and asked if he would be interested in kicking the tires of higher educa…

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Paul Reichert on supporting small businesses in southwest Montana 29:39

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This week Justin talks with Paul Reichert, CEO of Prospera, a nonprofit economic development organization focused on southwest Montana. Paul explains Prospera’s role helping small businesses as a “navigator and problem solver,” discusses some of the challenges facing the nonprofit — like financing infrastructure and community development projects —…

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Eli and AI - One student's relationship with Artificial Intelligence 29:43

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In this week’s episode, Justin speaks with a former student, Eli, about his journey establishing a relationship with artificial intelligence. Eli turned to Chat GPT to help him with school, in social situations and while working on figuring out his life. He talks to Justin about how he uses Chat GPT as a sounding board and considers it something th…

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Episode 18 - Dave Grohl, as in Dave Grohl? 43:53

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Send us a text 🎧 Episode 18 This month, Bret and Dave chew through their latest fishing escapades, toss around some strange news from the waters, and stir up the Carp Ladder leaderboard with a fresh dump of four more baits. Yes—FOUR. Things are getting fishy and competitive. Also, it’s raining fish. Literally. Maybe. 🔗 All roads lead to: ifitswims.…

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I&I - Artificial intelligence and a better life 31:34

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com Today is our June edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. The duo has been putting this episode off for a long time, but now is the …

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Good faith with John Sommers-Flanagan, part two 29:08

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This week is part two of our conversation with John Sommers-Flanagan, director of the Center for the Advancement of Positive Education at the University of Montana’s Phyllis J. Washington College of Education. John and Justin pick up where they left off last week talking about how lying and parenting intersect, the concept of confirmation bias and …

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Good faith with John Sommers-Flanagan, part one 29:04

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Today’s guest is John Sommers-Flanagan, director of the Center for the Advancement of Positive Education at the Phyllis J. Washington College of Education. John is transitioning to this role after a long tenure as professor of counseling at the University of Montana. John and Justin talk about good faith, the erosion of trust in institutions and co…

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SPOTLIGHT: Ushering in a Postgenerational Workplace With Mauro Guillen 22:30

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Author and professor Mauro Guillén joins the Talent Angle to explain how generational labels, such as "baby boomers" or "millennials," can be counterproductive in the workplace. Guillén offers an alternative vision of a postgenerational society and advocates for a workplace in which individuals are not confined by their age. He urges HR leaders to …

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Sarah Vowell on Who Is Government? 28:56

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This week we’re speaking with Sarah Vowell, an author with Montana roots of many bestselling books. She’s a historian, actor, journalist and a regular contributor to This American Life. Sarah recently contributed an essay to Michael Lewis’s edited volume, Who Is Government? In this conversation Sarah talks about highlighting Pam Wright, an archivis…

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SPOTLIGHT: Addressing the Burnout Epidemic With Jennifer Moss 26:25

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In her book "The Burnout Epidemic: The Rise of Chronic Stress and How We Can Fix It," Jennifer Moss implores organizations to design burnout strategies that move beyond apps, wellness programs and perks. Instead, she makes the case for a systematic and preventative approach to building an anti-burnout strategy. To do so, organizations must first un…

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Episode 17 - I think I Can Run On Water 49:09

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Send us a text Episode 17: This month Bret, and Dave discuss latest trips, some fishing news, and discussion of the carp ladder's leaderboard and a release of 4 more baits. ratfish rule! we can be found at ifitswims.com http://ifitswims.com/ the link to the carp ladder is under contests on our webpage. and on instagram: @if_it_swims https://www.ins…

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I&I - Time value of time 30:27

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This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.anewanglepodcast.com Today is our May edition of Incentives & Instincts, a recurring series in which Justin speaks with economist and friend Bryce Ward about some of the broader challenges facing our society. This month, Bryce and Justin talk about time. They discuss it as a scarce r…

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SPOTLIGHT: Designing Work Without Jobs With Ravin Jesuthasan and John Boudreau 23:52

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Drawing on their professional and academic experience, Ravin Jesuthasan and John Boudreau argue the current work "operating system" is increasingly unable to meet the needs of employees and employers. They join the Talent Angle to discuss their new book, Work Without Jobs: How to Reboot Your Organization's Work Operating System, and the opportuniti…

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Data security & international intrigue with the founder of TeraDact 29:08

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This is the third episode in our Voices of Trade series. To mark the Montana World Trade Center’s World Trade and Investment Day, we’ve been exploring the various opportunities and challenges facing Montana firms doing business internationally. Today, we are speaking with Chris Tilleman, founder of TeraDact, a data security company serving clients …

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SPOTLIGHT: Sizing the Impact of Skills-Based Hiring, With HBS' Joseph Fuller 28:46

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In recent years, organizations have started to experiment with skills-based hiring by dropping degree requirements and other credentials in job postings to unlock new talent populations. However, a fully-realized skills-based hiring approach demands deep change in talent processes and hiring manager practices. To this point, most organizations have…

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Diane Boyd on a life among wolves (part two) 29:01

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We continue our conversation with renowned wildlife biologist Diane Boyd, whose memoir A Woman Among Wolves explores her decades of experience with wolves and the often fraught relationships between people and predators. Boyd reflects on her role as both scientist and advocate, navigating public conflict and the persistent challenge of irrational f…