Best Kent Dicks Podcasts (2025)

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Shifting Healthcare from Reactive to Proactive Care with Kent Dicks 33:41

1d ago33:41

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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Healthcare's greatest challenge isn't just treating disease- it's reaching patients before they become critically ill. Our next guest, Kent Dicks, is revolutioni…

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ViVE '25: Kent Dicks, CEO, Life365 (#419) 13:29

15d ago13:29

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(BONUS EPISODE) Live from ViVE: Kent Dicks, CEO and Founder of Life365, chats about the amplified power of personal health data, the access challenge for Veterans in rural areas, and a real-life example of collecting remote patient data using balloon and a car charger! SPOTLIGHT: SHED Shed is revolutionizing health and wellness by making wellness a…

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Ep 59 - Weekend for Williams Live! with Varun Indugula 52:13

7h ago52:13

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Last Saturday marked the end of Williams Syndrome Awareness Month and to cap it off, WSA Executive Director Sarah Schaefer and Producer Joel held a 14-hour Give-A-Thon to reach $100,000! Around hour 9 1/2, Jen and Brendan joined for a live podcast featuring Varun Indugula. Varun is a student at the University of North Carolina and the younger broth…

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How Google is Focusing on the Foundations of Healthcare (#424) 20:56

8h ago20:56

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Shweta Maniar, Global Director of Health and Life Sciences at Google, shares how investing in the foundations of healthcare delivery and life sciences innovation will power the evolution from sick care to well care in the years ahead. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about the launch of General Medicine. What should you know about the new ventu…

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GREATEST HITS: Current Health's CEO On Best Buy’s Care At Home Roadmap (#423) 27:13

1d ago27:13

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(Originally airing in February 2023) Chris McGhee, the Co-Founder and former CEO of Current Health, shares the backstory of their health-at-home platform being acquired by Best Buy for $400 Million and offers insights on how care at home plays an important part in creating amazing consumer experiences. With news last week that Best Buy Health is re…

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From Madam C.J. Walker to the Joy Goddess: A conversation with A’Lelia Bundles 30:36

1d ago30:36

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In this episode, award-winning journalist and historian A’Lelia Bundles discusses her new biography, Joy Goddess: A’Lelia Walker and the Harlem Renaissance. Bundles, the great-granddaughter of A’Lelia Walker and great-great-granddaughter of Madam C.J. Walker, shares what inspired her decades-long fascination with A’Lelia’s life — an iconic figure o…

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Shouting into the Wind: Two Vets Keep the Kilmar Candle Lit 46:15

4d ago46:15

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What happens when military service values collide with partisan politics? Adam Gillard and Dick Wilkinson bring their veteran perspectives to bear on today's most pressing political issues, proving that thoughtful analysis can transcend rigid partisan lines. The hosts kick off discussing their self-identification as "partially progressive," noting …

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Leadership Reflections on the Healthcare System (#422) 28:18

7d ago28:18

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David Kamenir, Vice President of US Enterprise Strategy for Novo Nordisk, reflects on lessons in leadership, strategy, and the accelerated pace of change in healthcare and life sciences, and he shares how he has learned to understand and even predict consumerization trends during more than two decades as a Pharma leader. All that, plus the Flava of…

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ViVE '25: Stephanie Lahr, Chief Experience Officer, Artisight (#421) 10:07

8d ago10:07

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(BONUS EPISODE) Live from ViVE: Stephanie Lahr, Chief Experience Officer at Artisight, shares how computer vision and other smart hospital room technologies can identify some of the friction points that plague clinicians and free them up to spend more time on patient care. SPOTLIGHT: SHED Shed is revolutionizing health and wellness by making wellne…

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New USI President Steven Bridges: Ready to meet the moment 28:12

8d ago28:12

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In this episode, we sit down with the new president of the University of Southern Indiana — and the first USI graduate to ever lead the university. Steven Bridges shares his vision, including the highly anticipated transition to Division I athletics and what it means for the campus community. We also dive into the challenges facing higher education…

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Disappearing Americans: ICE Raids and Constitutional Crises 37:52

11d ago37:52

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How does a democracy collapse? Not always with a bang, but sometimes through bureaucracy and paperwork. When 86 Americans go missing after government raids and the official response is "fill out a form on our website," we've crossed dangerous lines. As veterans who swore oaths to defend the Constitution, we're deeply troubled by what we're witnessi…

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Ep 58 - Avi is the King 45:33

14d ago45:33

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We're well into Williams Syndrome Awareness Month and in this episode, Jen, Brendan, and Producer Joel welcome singer, bon vivant, and raconteur Avi Lesser! He (along with his mother Carol Patinkin and special guest Jon Kent) recount the many hours spent in Graceland, his trips abroad and his love for all kinds of national anthems! This is one gets…

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Flourishing: The Next Stage of Consumer Health (#420) 49:51

14d ago49:51

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What do a life score, a public benefit corporation, and boiling the ocean have in common? They’re all part of a big conversation with Gary Druckenmiller and Robert Sundelius that goes in directions we’ve always wanted to go. Are you tired of trying to fix misaligned incentives, or feel like the work you’re doing isn’t making enough change, or wonde…

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Sipping Success: How Jill and Bryce Morrison Took Mom Water from a Small Town to Store Shelves 29:24

15d ago29:24

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From a pool side inspiration in the Dominican Republic to store shelves across the country, Jill and Bryce Morrison have turned a vacation idea into a nationally distributed sensation. They are the co-founders of Mom Water—fruit-infused vodka water that’s taken the alcohol industry by storm. In this episode, the couple from tiny Ferdinand, Indiana …

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Inside the Constitutional Showdown: Birthright Citizenship and Executive Power 35:28

17d ago35:28

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The constitutional crisis unfolding at the Supreme Court takes center stage in this thought-provoking episode as we examine the alarming arguments over presidential power and the 14th Amendment. When the Supreme Court heard the administration's case challenging birthright citizenship, the justices cut straight to the heart of the matter: can a pres…

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The POV You Need to Hear: Michigan Medicine CEO On Navigating Disruption (#418) 33:31

21d ago33:31

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Dr. Marschall Runge, CEO of Michigan Medicine and Dean of the Medical School at the University of Michigan, shares remarkable perspective on how technology advances, policy changes, and emerging business models are fundamentally transforming the industry — all from his brand new book, The Great Healthcare Disruption. All that, plus the Flava of the…

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Building Healthcare's App Store: Breaking Down Integration Barriers Through Standardized APIs with John Orosco 35:10

22d ago35:10

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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Healthcare's integration challenges have reached a critical juncture where clinicians demand seamless technology that enhances rather than hinders patient care. …

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Mitch Daniels talks new school, tariffs, NIL and more 37:04

22d ago37:04

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In this episode, former Purdue University President Mitch Daniels joins us for an inside look at the new $168 million Mitch Daniels School of Business at Purdue, which is now under construction. Daniels shares his vision for how the school will stand apart, producing a different kind of graduate. We also get his take on a range of timely topics, fr…

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HIMSS '25: Joe Brennan, TytoCare (#417) 9:12

25d ago9:12

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(BONUS EPISODE) Live from HIMSS: Joe Brennan, VP of Provider Solutions at TytoCare, discusses how having home-based health exams changes the dynamic of the patient experience. SPOTLIGHT: SHED Shed is revolutionizing health and wellness by making wellness available to everyone. Through personalized nutrition, high-quality supplements, and science-ba…

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Deportation Crisis & Government Accountability 37:35

26d ago37:35

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The constitutional crisis unfolding through mass deportations takes center stage as veteran hosts Dick Wilkinson and Adam Gillard deliver a powerful examination of government accountability in their latest Left Face podcast episode. From the ongoing situation with Kilmar, now separated from his family for 57 days, to the disturbing immigration raid…

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Ep 57 - The Joys of Community and Pickleball with Megan McNeil and Terry Monkaba 1:11:50

28d ago1:11:50

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Happy Williams Syndrome Awareness Month! To kick things off we have a extra-large episode for you! Jen and Brendan are joined by Megan McNeil to share the love of being part of the WS community and how much brighter the world is when people choose kindness over bullying. Then we welcome back former Executive Director Terry Monkaba for her first int…

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The Possibilities Where AgeTech and Wellness Intersect (#416) 26:54

28d ago26:54

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Amelia Hay, VP, Startup Programming and Investments at AgeTech Collaborative™ from AARP, highlights the impressive ways that the 50-plus population is engaging in their health, where brain health and loneliness fit in, and how the AgeTech Collaborative is rapidly advancing efforts at the intersection of aging and wellness. All that, plus the Flava …

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ViVE '25: Travis Rush, CEO, Reperio Health (#415) 14:16

29d ago14:16

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(BONUS EPISODE) Live from ViVE: Travis Rush, CEO of Reperio Health, shares the revolutionary way that patients can measure all of their relevant vital signs from the comfort of their own home within minutes — and no need for a lab. SPOTLIGHT: SHED Shed is revolutionizing health and wellness by making wellness available to everyone. Through personal…

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The Heartbeat of May – Inside the 500 Festival with CEO Bob Bryant 33:05

29d ago33:05

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May in Indianapolis is a month-long celebration of speed, tradition and community leading up to the iconic Indianapolis 500. At the heart of it all is the 500 Festival, a nonprofit fueling more than 30 community events and programs that are part what makes May in Indy so special. In this episode, 500 Festival CEO Bob Bryant talks about the organiza…

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The Colorado Springs Raid: When Federal Operations Go Too Far 36:03

1M ago36:03

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A massive nightclub raid in Colorado Springs has resulted in 105 people still separated from their families with minimal charges filed, raising serious questions about law enforcement tactics and due process. We examine the concerning case of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who remains wrongfully deported to El Salvador despite court orders, and discuss acti…

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Tampa General’s Operating System for Innovation (#414) 29:16

1M ago29:16

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Dr. Peter Chang, Chief Transformation Officer at Tampa General Hospital, shares insights from his work leading digital transformation, including how they are creating an operating system to drive care coordination and scalability, which aspects of health are NOT delivered by a health system, and the unintended effects of snot truly personalizing di…

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Predicting Health Risks: Harnessing Geospatial Intelligence to Save Lives with Ajay Gupta 32:58

1M ago32:58

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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Geospatial intelligence and AI are revolutionizing how we predict and respond to health crises. Our next guest, Ajay Gupta, brings nearly three decades of cybers…

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Ascension St. Vincent Carmel President Chad Dilley 31:02

1M ago31:02

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In this episode, we sit down with Ascension St. Vincent Carmel President Chad Dilley, to explore the fast-changing healthcare landscape in one of Indiana’s fastest-growing counties. From explosive population growth to game-changing technology, we unpack the trends shaping the future of care in Central Indiana and beyond. Chad also shares his person…

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Hegseth's War College Address: Troubling Shifts in Military Culture 32:34

1M ago32:34

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The military-civilian divide continues to erode as new policies threaten longstanding American principles. Adam Gillard and Dick Wilkinson dive deep into Secretary Pete Hegseth's alarming speech to the Army War College, exposing plans to establish "authoritarian zones" at U.S. borders where military personnel would be authorized to detain civilians…

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HIMSS '25: Tanay Tandon, CEO, Commure (#413) 5:05

1M ago5:05

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(BONUS EPISODE) Live from HIMSS: Tanay Tandon, CEO of Commure, breaks down the evolution of AI from copilots to autopilots and the opportunities for simplifying healthcare processes. SPOTLIGHT: SHED Shed is revolutionizing health and wellness by making wellness a…

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Ep 56 - Maryland Terps and the House of Mouse with Erin & Sophie Rupolo and Alex Bentley 1:10:18

1M ago1:10:18

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On this episode, Jen and Brendan are joined by Erin & Sophie Rupolo who, thanks to Team Impact, are jet setting all over the country with the Maryland Terrapins Women's Basketball Team. The Lady Terps have truly made Sophie one of their own..even when she is in full teenager mode. Then, Alex Bentley joins the pod to talk about working at Disney Wor…

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How Empowering Nurses Benefits Consumers (#412) 17:15

1M ago17:15

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Lisbeth Votruba, Chief Clinical Officer at AvaSure, joins the show to discuss how AI-driven virtual care is benefiting consumers and shaping the future of health, as well as an exclusive description of AvaSure’s collaboration with Nvidia and Oracle for an AI-powered virtual concierge. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about addressing physical i…

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Mom on a Mission: BeeFree Founder Jennifer Wiese 31:26

1M ago31:26

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When Jennifer Wiese’s son was diagnosed with autism, she went to work, searching for ways to support his health. And she started in the kitchen. That journey led to the creation of BeeFree, a line of gluten-free snacks that began with trial-and-error recipes and has grown into a nationally distributed brand, found in the nation’s largest retailers.…

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Democracy is unraveling before our eyes, and veterans are noticing. 38:26

1M ago38:26

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A legal victory for cannabis sales in Colorado Springs sets the stage for a wide-ranging discussion about democracy, military welfare, and the erosion of constitutional norms. As Dick and Adam celebrate the implementation of voter-approved cannabis sales despite city council resistance, they unpack how this local triumph illustrates the importance …

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HIMSS '25: Frank Harvey, CEO, Surescripts (#411) 8:39

2M ago8:39

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(BONUS EPISODE) Live from HIMSS: Frank Harvey, CEO of Surescripts, shares how solving prior authorization removes friction and unlocks a new type of experience for patients, physicians, and pharmacists. SPOTLIGHT: SHED Shed is revolutionizing health and wellness by making wellness available to everyone. Through personalized nutrition, high-quality …

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How Shed Is Meeting Demand for Longevity, Weight Loss & More (#410) 25:17

2M ago25:17

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Morley Baker, Founder and CEO of Shed, discusses the journey of making wellness available to every body, how a pod-based team approach is giving consumers the help that they’ve been asking for, and where some of the newest products and services for cognitive ability and weight management fit into wellness journeys. All that, plus the Flava of the W…

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Unlocking Health Insights at the Molecular Level with Jim Kean 32:04

2M ago32:04

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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: The future of healthcare lies in shifting from reactive treatment to predictive prevention, and our next guest is leading this transformation. Jim Kean, CEO of M…

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Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam 31:46

2M ago31:46

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From a vibrant downtown to a burgeoning U.S. 31 corridor, Carmel Mayor Sue Finkam talks about her vision for a city that has undergone transformational change over the past three decades. Hear about her path to the mayor’s office and how she is approaching this new chapter with a fresh perspective while capitalizing on the momentum of her predecess…

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The Space Command Battle: Relocation, Rights, and Politics 32:45

2M ago32:45

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The political chess game over Space Command's headquarters has far-reaching consequences beyond simple geography. Trump's push to relocate operations from Colorado Springs to Huntsville, Alabama represents a troubling intersection of political vendettas, military readiness, and the fundamental rights of service members and their families. When mili…

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ViVE ’25: Dr. Georgia Gaveras, Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer, Talkiatry (#409) 9:33

2M ago9:33

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(BONUS EPISODE) Live from ViVE: Dr. Georgia Gaveras is Co-founder & Chief Medical Officer at leading telepsychiatry provider Talkiatry, and she shares how telepsychiatry reduces care gaps and stigma so more psychiatric needs are met. SPOTLIGHT: SHED Shed is revolutionizing health and wellness by making wellness available to everyone. Through person…

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Ep 55 - A Three-fer with Brett Beger, Carl Hanson, & Ben Monkaba 52:39

2M ago52:39

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Today we have not one, not two, but three guests at once - A THREE-FER! Jen and Brendan are joined by Brett Beger, Carl Hanson, and Ben Monkaba to discuss what it's like living together as 3 dudes under the same roof. It's a fantastic story of friends, independence, and the courage to try something scary. Speaking of scary, we, of course, talk abou…

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Dual Transformation: Keys to Advocate Health's Consumer Strategy (#408) 30:48

2M ago30:48

30:48

Jamey Shiels, Senior Vice President of Consumer and Digital Experience at Advocate Health, discusses the tech that supports their consumer experience strategy, where health systems are playing in wellness, and what they need to do in order to successfully engage consumers today. All that, plus have the Flava of the Week about where the puck is goin…

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Pat Brown: Oliver Winery CEO 29:48

2M ago29:48

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In this episode, we sit down with Pat Brown, the CEO of Bloomington-based Oliver Winery, which started as a small, family-owned operation, but has grown into one of the 30 largest wineries in the nation. Brown brings experience from some of the biggest consumer brands in the country, but this is his first venture into the alcohol industry. A former…

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HIMSS ’25: Deborah Edberg, MD, Oak Street Health (#407) 9:56

2M ago9:56

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(BONUS EPISODE) Live from HIMSS: Dr. Deborah Edberg is the inaugural Chief Wellness Officer at Oak Street Health, and she discusses the intersections of physician wellness and patient experience. This show is produced by the Consumer-First Health Group, the community for consumer health enthusiasts. (#407) See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Breaking Records and Breaking Markets: The Impact of Trump's Tariff Policies 43:51

2M ago43:51

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Cory Booker just made history by speaking for 25 consecutive hours on the Senate floor, breaking segregationist Strom Thurmond's record—a powerful symbolic moment as a Black senator surpassed the man who once fought against Civil Rights legislation. While Thurmond had used bathroom breaks and read from phone books during his filibuster against equa…

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Faster, Cheaper, More Reliable: The Vision For Drone Delivery in Healthcare (#406) 26:19

2M ago26:19

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Courtney Johnk, Global Head of Partnerships and Healthcare for Wing, gives the latest on where you would and wouldn’t expect drone delivery to bring value in the healthcare supply chain, how Wing’s partner network brings their service to life, and the quest to bring down healthcare costs across the board. All that, plus the Flava of the Week about …

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HIMSS ’25: Ed Marx, A Chat With A Legend (#405) 12:46

2M ago12:46

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(BONUS EPISODE) Live from HIMSS: One of the best parts about conferences like HIMSS is the opportunity to sit down with friends and legends in the space. Ed Marx happens to be both, and in this bonus episode, he was kind enough to share what he’s paying attention to and why he thinks addressing relationships between vendors and buyers can spark fut…

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Building a Nurse-Centered Workforce for Healthcare's Future with Larry Adams, RN, MSN, MBA 32:48

2M ago32:48

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This episode’s Community Champion Sponsor is Ossur. To learn more about their ‘Responsible for Tomorrow’ Sustainability Campaign, and how you can get involved: CLICK HERE Episode Overview: Healthcare's workforce challenges demand innovative solutions that put nurses at the center of care delivery. Our next guest, Larry Adams, brings nearly 30 years…

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Kent Kramer, Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana CEO 27:25

2M ago27:25

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When many people think of Goodwill, they think of those popular retail stores—but Goodwill of Central & Southern Indiana is doing more…a lot more. In this episode, we sit down with CEO Kent Kramer to discuss how Goodwill is transforming lives, from unique workforce training programs to innovative adult high schools across 10 states. They are even d…

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Loose Lips Sink Democracy: The OPSEC Disaster in Trump's Cabinet 40:01

2M ago40:01

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Two military veterans with extensive security clearance experience take you inside the shocking reality of the recent classified information leak over Signal. What makes this breach particularly disturbing isn't just what was shared, but how fundamentally it violates core security principles that every cleared professional understands. Adam and Dic…

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