Wolverine Confidential is the definitive podcast for University of Michigan sports news and analysis. Hosts Andrew Kahn, Aaron McMann and Ryan Zuke cover Michigan football, basketball, hockey and more for MLive.com.
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Stephen Kahn is joined by coaches, athletes, and other media members to discuss the latest sports news.
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Discover what separates AI success from AI hype. In this series from MIT Sloan Management Review, AI winners share their secrets and success stories from the front lines. Explore the future of artificial intelligence with leaders from companies like YouTube, Cisco, and Hugging Face who are turning AI's potential into measurable business value.
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Every number tells a story. The problem is that for most people, your finances are an overwhelming, over-complicated mystery that you’ve just never had the time or the energy to unpack. I’m here to help you with that. Hi. I’m Jason Andrew – chartered accountant, business owner and financial voyeurist – and this is Stark Naked Numbers. It’s the podcast that strips down the numbers of business, investing and wealth creation to help you become a better entrepreneur and a better investor, and ul ...
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Healthcare is changing but is it for the better? In this podcast, you'll hear discussions about the healthcare system, its problems, possible solutions, and stories from leading physicians and experts in healthcare. Healthcare is more complex than the sound bites we hear. The changes, and possible solutions, will have wider impact than the sound bites you hear. Join us as we strive to Survive Healthcare
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You've heard about writers, directors, actors, and even producers- but what about the gaffers, best boys, hair, and make up artists? Why don't we hear from location managers, prop masters, and foley artists who also work just as hard and in some cases longer hours than the people we always hear from. Giving Credit(s) is an interview podcast where I'll talk to fellow crew members in the film industry. We'll hear about what they do, what their lifestyle is, and what they love about the job. Yo ...
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20 Minute Fitness dives into the science and technology of today's fitness world for you. Packing need-to-know info about the latest in fitness nutrition, tech, science, and methodology every Thursday. Stay up to date with the current fitness news and trends without taking up all your time. Find out more at 20minute.fitness.
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Michigan-Washington preview and predictions
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24:27Is Michigan's game vs. Washington on Saturday a must-win? The Wolverines have no margin for error in the second half after suffering their second loss of the season last week against USC. Their task doesn't get much easier this week against an explosive Huskies offense with a quarterback coming off a record-setting game. The crew shares their scout…
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Never Fight a Megatrend: Cisco’s Jeetu Patel
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32:57Cisco is well known for its data, networking, security, and collaboration products. On today’s episode, Cisco’s president and chief product officer, Jeetu Patel, joins Sam for a discussion about artificial intelligence, a “megatrend” Jeetu sees as perhaps more significant than the development of the internet or the automobile because of its ability…
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Michigan football loses another game out west
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37:03The Wolverines made another cross-country flight and lost a football game. We discuss what went wrong for Michigan in Los Angeles, why the defense struggled the way it did, and the path forward for the team. Highlights, lowlights and what Sherrone Moore and players said afterward at the Coliseum. We wrap up the episode talking James Franklin and hi…
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What must Michigan do to win critical game at USC?
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26:36Michigan visits USC on Saturday. We discuss what we learned at Schembechler Hall this week, including Michigan's injury situation and why the Wolverines are leaving earlier than usual for the trip. We then break down the matchup, explain why it's so important for Michigan and give our predictions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f…
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The good and bad from Michigan's win over Wisconsin
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32:26The Wolverines dominated the Badgers on the stat sheet in a 24-10 victory, but they also had some sloppy moments, especially in the first half. The crew discusses their takeaways from Saturday's game and what it means heading into USC week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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The bye week is over for Michigan football, who is apparently healthier and raring to resume Big Ten play on Saturday against Wisconsin. We preview the Badgers, their No. 1-ranked run defense and question mark at QB. We discuss Michigan’s health situation, give our predictions and look back at the last time Michigan and Wisconsin played in 2021. Pl…
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Protection, Provenance, and Prompts: YouTube’s Angela Nakalembe
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27:46A chemical engineer by training, Angela Nakalembe worked in the sciences and management consulting before landing at YouTube as the company’s engineering program manager for trust and safety. At YouTube, Angela explains, AI has become a first line of defense against harmful content. The technology not only accelerates content moderation tasks but m…
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Entering bye, is Michigan football a Big Ten contender?
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32:24What did we learn from Sherrone Moore this week? Where do Wolverines stand entering their first bye of the season? We discuss whether Michigan is a Big Ten title contender or not before diving into the rest of the conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke
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What we learned about Michigan from road win vs. Nebraska
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34:53The Wolverines chewed up the Cornhuskers in the trenches and earned a statement win to open Big Ten play. What stood out from Michigan's 30-27 victory, and what does it mean heading into the team's bye week? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke
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Nebraska preview: Bryce Underwood, X-factors, injuries
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30:56Michigan hits the road for its Big Ten opener vs. Nebraska and plenty of optimism after a 60-point win over Central Michigan. Bryce Underwood has been given the green light: What can kind of impact can he make? Plus updates on injuries, the offensive line and predictions for Saturday’s game in Lincoln. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph…
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Challenging the Average With Open-Source AI: Hugging Face’s Thomas Wolf
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34:24Thomas Wolf is the cofounder and chief science officer of open-source AI platform Hugging Face, which provides access to thousands of pretrained AI models that can be downloaded and run locally. With over 10 million users, getting started on the site can be a daunting task. Thomas explains how the company aims to improve its accessibility through d…
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What does Michigan's dominance vs. Central Michigan mean for Big Ten play?
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39:12Michigan bounced back on Saturday in a big way, blowing out Central Michigan by 60 points. Bryce Underwood was fantastic and he had plenty of help on both sides of the ball. We break down the Wolverines' performance and what it means for this week's Big Ten opener at Nebraska. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Week 3 primer: Michigan looks to get back on track vs. Central Michigan
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30:44No. 23 Michigan closes out its non-conference schedule against CMU. We preview the in-state showdown, update the injury situation and discuss Sherrone Moore’s suspension and his replacement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke
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What went wrong for Michigan at Oklahoma?
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33:34We break down Michigan's loss at Oklahoma, focusing on Sherrone Moore's lack of aggressiveness, Bryce Underwood's performance, and more. Moore will miss Saturday's game at Central Michigan as he begins a suspension. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke
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No. 15 Michigan heads to No. 18 Oklahoma in the marquee matchup of the week. The crew previews the Big Ten vs. SEC showdown and lays out the keys to the game for the Wolverines. Plus, predictions and other news from the week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke
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Bryce Underwood dazzles in Michigan debut
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41:24Bryce Underwood, the five-star freshman QB and No. 1-ranked recruit in the country, made his Michigan debut Saturday night. We discuss the win over New Mexico, some of Underwood’s standout plays and his impact on the offense. Plus, a look at the defense and why the final score may not have been indicative of their performance. Learn more about your…
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Michigan vs. New Mexico preview, season predictions
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30:43It's all Michigan football on this episode. We discuss the expectations for Bryce Underwood in his freshman season, preview the opener against New Mexico, and give our predictions for Michigan's record in 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke
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Analyzing Michigan's sign-stealing sanctions and what they mean
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36:56In a 74-page report released Friday by the NCAA Committee on infractions, it found overwhelming evidence of an impermissible scouting scheme inside Michigan's football program. Penalties have been levied against the school and individuals currently and formerly with the program. We break it down and discuss what it means moving forward. Plus, a top…
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Michigan's starting QB situation is starting to clear up
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34:06Conversations with Michigan players are starting to paint a picture of who will be taking the first snaps under center. Updates on the offensive and defensive lines. News on a recent departure (and addition). Plus, some major QB recruiting news for the class of 2027. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Where Michigan's QB competition stands as fall camp begins
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37:31We discuss what we've learned about Michigan football's fall camp so far and dive into the quarterback competition between Bryce Underwood and Mikey Keene. Plus, Michigan snagged another 2027 commit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke
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Receiver commit talks Michigan recruiting momentum, Chip Lindsey's offense
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29:34Michigan WR commit Jaylen Pile talks his breakout junior season, the Wolverines' wave of verbal pledges, his relationship with Sherrone Moore's staff and the rest of the 2026 class, NIL and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke
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Big Ten Media Days recap, Bryce Underwood, overseas game
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25:29Aaron is back from Big Ten Media Days in Las Vegas, and we recap the event. Nuggets from Sherrone Moore and the players on Bryce Underwood, Ohio State, the NCAA case and more. Plus, we discuss the proposed Michigan football game overseas, a recent roster addition and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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How Michigan football stacks up against rest of Big Ten in preseason poll
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38:56The Wolverines were picked to finish fifth in the Big Ten preseason poll. What would make a successful season for Michigan? Plus, evaluating the top contenders for the conference title this year and who could surprise. Michigan also picked up it's first commitment in the 2027 ties, and he already has strong ties to the program. Learn more about you…
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Michigan basketball's depth on display during first look at 2025-26 Wolverines
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19:30Mitch Voit was drafted in the first round of the MLB draft by the New York Mets. What does this mean for Voit and the program, and what kind of player are the Mets getting? We discuss that as well as the recent open practice for the Michigan men's basketball team. It's early, but Michigan looks like a deep, talented team. Learn more about your ad c…
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Today’s episode is a bonus drop from our friends over at the MIT CSAIL Alliances podcast. We'll be back on September 16 with new episodes of Me, Myself, and AI. Chris Miller is professor of international history at Tufts University. He joins the MIT CSAIL Alliances podcast to share insights from his recent book, Chip War: The Fight for the World's …
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Michigan football’s Fourth of July recruiting fireworks
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24:45Last weekend may have been a holiday, but it didn’t stop things on the high school recruiting front. Michigan landed two more commitments, lost one, and lost a high-profile battle for a five-star wideout. What’s it all mean? And where do the Wolverines turn next? Plus, updates on Michigan men’s and women’s basketball. Learn more about your ad choic…
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Michigan football is on a recruiting hot streak
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28:10Michigan has picked up several high-end commitments in recent days. We discuss the prospects and why Michigan's recruiting heater likely isn't over yet. We also recap the NBA draft, where one Wolverine was taken and another signed shortly after, and NHL draft, in which a bundle of future Wolverines were picked. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis…
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Michigan football gaining momentum on recruiting trail
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30:11Michigan football has added two more commits to its 2026 recruiting class, including a 4-star DL with over 30 offers. Where might Vlad Goldin and Danny Wolf get selected in this week's NBA draft? Plus, the Wolverines are expected to be well-represented in the 2025 NHL draft. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Michigan football adds QB Jake Garcia to roster: What’s it mean?
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22:36The Wolverines dipped into the transfer portal again this offseason, adding veteran QB Jake Garcia to the roster for 2025. We discuss his winding road to this point, where he might fit in the depth chart, and what it means for the QB room. Plus, we discuss football and basketball recruiting, including the recent addition of 7-foot big man Malick Ko…
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Training AI to Detect Disease: Stand Up To Cancer’s Julian Adams
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30:40Julian Adams tried but didn’t succeed at retirement after a productive career as a medical chemist with several U.S. Food and Drug Association approvals of cancer-related treatments, including cell therapy for bone marrow transplantation. Soon after, his participation in a Stand Up ToCancer advisory group led to his appointment as the nonprofit’s p…
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How the House vs. NCAA settlement will affect Michigan athletics
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31:10Massive changes are officially coming to how college athletes will get paid. How will they affect Michigan athletics? We discuss that, football recruiting, updates on the infractions hearing, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke
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What’s at stake during Michigan’s NCAA hearing over sign-stealing allegations?
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26:00A hearing with Michigan and the Committee on Infractions is slated for this week as the ongoing battle between Michigan and the NCAA over an impermissible advanced scouting scheme is nearing a resolution. What could the punishment look like for the football program, head coach Sherrone Moore, Connor Stalions, Jim Harbaugh and others? Plus, discussi…
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Michigan basketball got some big news earlier this week with UAB transfer Yaxel Lendeborg withdrawing from the NBA draft and solidifying his commitment to the Wolverines. We discuss what led up to the decision, what he brings to Michigan and why Lendeborg catapults Dusty May’s team into the national title conversation. Learn more about your ad choi…
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Michigan football recruiting heats up before official visit season
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33:34Michigan football added a pair of tight end commitments recently. What names should you know ahead of official visit season? We discuss that, plus new contracts for the assistant coaches, one magazine's predictions for Michigan in 2025, Michigan baseball, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…
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Delivering More Connected Care Through AI: CVS Health's Josh Weiner
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27:22Josh Weiner, senior vice president of consumer engagement and analytics at CVS Health, is passionate about making health care more personalized, connected, preventative, and accessible. On today’s episode, Josh joins Sam and Shervin to explain how the integrated health care company is structured and how it is using AI to achieve those goals. Read t…
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Michigan softball, women’s tennis seasons come to an end
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34:14The spring is coming to a close, and with it the seasons for Michigan softball and women’s tennis. Find out how they fared in the NCAA tournament, plus an update on Michigan baseball and its Big Ten tourney outlook, football recruiting and conversation centered around college football noon kickoffs. Are Ohio State fans going overboard with their co…
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Postseason for Michigan spring sports, recruiting
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23:30Michigan softball knocked off the top two seeds en route to winning its second straight Big Ten Tournament and securing a berth in the NCAAs. It heads to Austin, Texas for regional play, while women's tennis beat the Longhorns to reach the Elite Eight for a third straight year. Plus, Michigan football and hockey recruiting talk and an NBA combine p…
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Building Better Answers With AI Agents: SAP’s Walter Sun
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33:53The suggestions and support offered by AI are helpful only if they’re relevant. On today’s episode, Walter Sun, senior vice president and global head of artificial intelligence at SAP, joins Sam and Shervin to share how his organization is helping employees get smarter about artificial intelligence through the company’s AI Days. Additionally, Walte…
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Julia Fliegner and Michigan tennis’ tournament run
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17:49Julia Fliegner, the top player on the Michigan women's tennis team, joins Wolverine Confidential as a special guest. She talks about the third-ranked Wolverines, who will host Texas in the NCAA Tournament's Sweet 16 on Saturday, and her on-court demeanor. Whether you're a tennis player yourself or just thinking about attending Saturday's match, you…
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Making sense of Sherrone Moore's unusual suspension
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24:52Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore will reportedly be suspended for two games this season, but not the first two. Why? And which assistant might replace him during his absence? Plus, we talk about the Wolverines invited to the NBA draft combine, Michigan softball readying for Big Ten Tournament, and the women's tennis team advancing to the Swee…
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NFL draft recap + NCAA fallout continues for Michigan football
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28:51The 2025 NFL Draft is in the books. We discuss Will Johnson’s fall, Mason Graham going No. 5, and Colston Loveland and Kenneth Grant’s spots. Jesse Minter and Steve Clinkscale were hit with show-cause penalties by the NCAA for recruiting violations. Plus, we update Michigan softball after being swept by UCLA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Upcycling and Upskilling With AI: Goodwill's Steve Preston
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25:37Many of us know Goodwill Industries International as a retailer that accepts and resells donated goods. What the average consumer may not know is that the nonprofit takes in over 5 billion pounds of goods each year — and not all of it can be resold. For those unwanted or unviable items, the organization can either look into recycling or upcycling, …
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How many Michigan Wolverines will be selected in 2025 NFL draft?
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36:44The crew projects how many Wolverines will be drafted. Plus, Michigan has a chance to set a program record at the draft. Who will be a future star in the NFL, and are there concerns for any of the projected first-rounders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke
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Michigan's spring football game was not televised (not live at least; it will air this Saturday) but MLive's crew was there to document it. We share our thoughts on the quarterbacks, including Bryce Underwood, running backs, wide receivers, offensive and defensive lines, and the rest of the positions groups. Michigan's defense looked very good. The…
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Michigan football transfer portal news + spring game preview
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32:10The transfer portal reopened for the spring on Wednesday, and several Michigan football players are planning to enter. We discuss the list, any surprises and what’s next for the Wolverines. The spring game is Saturday. We preview that with storylines to watch. Plus roster updates for men’s and women’s basketball, we catch up on the red-hot baseball…
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Overcoming AI Hallucinations: Truist’s Chandra Kapireddy
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33:39In today’s episode, Chandra Kapireddy, head of generative AI, machine learning, and analytics at Truist, delves into the evolving landscape of AI with a particular focus on how GenAI tools reshape the way Truist and similar organizations must navigate model risk management and regulations. GenAI is more versatile than traditional AI, he notes, yet …
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Michigan basketball roster news, spring football update
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35:25Michigan's basketball team has been active in the transfer portal. Plus, takeaways from the Wolverines' spring football news conferences, more Bryce Underwood talk and putting a bow on the 2024-25 college basketball season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke
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What's next for Michigan basketball after surprisingly successful season?
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26:44The Michigan men's basketball team lost in the Sweet 16 last weekend, but a season in which the Wolverines won 27 games, claimed the Big Ten Tournament title, and reached the NCAA Tournament's second weekend was undoubtedly a success. Now, the page immediately turns to next season. Who's staying? Who's transferring in? We discuss. Football spring p…
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Speed, Ease, and Expertise With AI: Lenovo’s Linda Yao
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31:59Linda Yao, chief operating officer and head of strategy for Lenovo’s Strategy, Solutions, and Services Group and vice president of hybrid cloud and AI solutions, joins us to explain the organization’s transition from technology product company to managed services provider. It’s now helping organizations with the change management required to implem…
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Michigan hoops in the Sweet 16 … how much further can it go?
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41:03The Wolverines beat UC San Diego and Texas A&M in the NCAA Tournament opening weekend, but can they continue their magical run? No. 1 Auburn awaits in the Sweet 16, with the potential for a rematch with in-state Michigan State on Sunday. We discuss why Michigan has been able to make the run, the women’s team’s loss to Notre Dame in the second round…
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