Best Pragmatic Institute Podcasts (2025)

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337 - Leeds Learn Some HARSH Realities After Bournemouth's Late Show 45:37

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Saturday saw Cherries rescue a point - their very first at Elland Road - in a game where Leeds United possibly were reacquainted with the harsh realities of the Premier League. The home side showed more heart, and more than shaded it on stats, but Bournemouth’s ability to rescue points at the death might have been underestimated after Eli Kroupi st…

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Navigating the Shift from Project Management to Product Management 39:05

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“Shifting from project thinking to product thinking is about creating long-term value, not just checking off deliverables.” In this episode, we are joined by Thomas Hartmann, co-founder of the Product Masterclass and co-author of From Project to Product, to explore a problem plaguing most organizations: the transition from a project-centric model t…

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336 - Leeds vs Bournemouth & A Matchday Institution Under Threat 1:01:50

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Saturday's clash at Elland Road between Leeds and Bournemouth promises fireworks, with both clubs looking for revenge for different reasons. The Cherries are still smarting from last gasp 4-3 defeat last time we were in West Yorkshire, but for Leeds, the return of the "snake" Tyler Adams - means that there could be an absorbing midfield battle on t…

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575 | Doug Most: Pragmatism in Action - WWII Shipbuilding, the Arsenal of Democracy, and Today’s Challenges 40:58

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Realignment Newsletter: https://therealignment.substack.com/ Realignment Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email the Show: [email protected] Doug Most, author of Launching Liberty: The Epic Race to Build the Ships That Took America to War, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Doug discuss the untold story of the construction …

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Government still ignoring climate reality 34:51

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One and a half million Australians could be at risk from rising sea levels, yet the Government continues to approve new climate destroying fossil fuel projects. On this episode of Follow the Money, Australia Institute Executive Director Richard Denniss joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the National Climate Risk Assessment, the Government’s new emissio…

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335 - Pragmatism Makes Perfect: How Eddie Made Newcastle Nullify Bournemouth 35:48

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AFC Bournemouth's stalemate on Sunday saw the Magpies line-up very in a similar formation to when Eddie used to choose his Cherries team that would face the likes of Man City or Liverpool. With Newcastle smarting from their Champions League defeat on Thursday, Eddie needed a reaction from his side on the South Coast, but rather than play in a gung-…

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How AI Can Help PMs Make Better Decisions with Jordan Nolf 32:57

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“How do you turn overwhelming data into clear, actionable product decisions?” In this episode, we speak with Jordan Nolff, VP of Growth at Productboard, about the evolving role of AI and customer insights in modern product management. With a background that spans consulting, leading product growth at SurveyMonkey, and now scaling Productboard, Jord…

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334 - Beat Newcastle, And Bournemouth Are Definitely ABOVE The Radar 53:56

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Ahead of Newcastle United's visit to Vitality Stadium on Sunday, Bournemouth fans are finding that their beloved club is being noticed. Being fourth in the Premier League, and having disposed of Tottenham and Brighton in consecutive games, Andoni Iraola's name is on the lips of many a fanbase - and with Cherries seemingly vocal about tying down the…

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574 | Nancy Scola: The Anti-Monopoly Summit, Abundance 2025, & National Conservatism - What D.C.’s Conference Season Really Revealed 1:09:11

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Realignment Newsletter: https://therealignment.substack.com/ Realignment Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email the Show: [email protected] Nancy Scola, reporter and journalist focused on the battle of ideas in Washington, returns to The Realignment. Marshall and Nancy discuss the three big ideas-focused conferences in DC i…

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AUKUS and Australian sovereignty with Doug Cameron 39:09

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Former Senator Doug Cameron calls on the federal government to reject “warmongering” and abandon the AUKUS deal. On this episode of Follow the Money, former Labor Senator for New South Wales Doug Cameron speaks about the Australia-US relationship, the “madness” of AUKUS, and how the federal government can prepare for peace – not war. The 2025 Lauri…

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573 | Danielle Lee Tomson: The Story & Authenticity Gap - Why the Center-Left Keeps Losing the Plot 1:20:28

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Failure to Communicate Substack: https://failuretocommunicate.substack.com/ Danielle Lee Tomson: https://failuretocommunicate.substack.com/p/beyond-messaging Danielle Lee Tomson: https://failuretocommunicate.substack.com/p/the-authenticity-gap Realignment Newsletter: https://therealignment.substack.com/ Realignment Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/sh…

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333 - Bournemouth's Golden Formula: Has ANOTHER Gem Been Unearthed? 54:46

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On a weekend of south coast showdowns, Bournemouth were the only side to emerge with three points after seeing off Brighton & Hove Albion in a 2-1 victory at Dean Court. The disciplined showing against the Seagulls provided numerous talking points, but there was one player specifically who emerged with heaps of credit amongst the Cherries faithful.…

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Innovating for Every Body with Tobie Hatfield of NIKE 1:13:25

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“If you have a body, you are an athlete.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Tobie Hatfield, Senior Director of Athlete* Innovation at Nike, about the philosophy and practice of building inclusive, high-performance products. From his early days as a pole vaulter and coach to more than 35 years of innovation at Nike, Tobie shares ho…

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332 - Are Bournemouth Building the Brighton Way? How Far off Are We? 51:41

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With solid recruitment, forward thinking managers, a clear on-pitch identity, and elite training facilities - there are numerous similarities between Bournemouth and Brighton & Hove Albion. Divisional stablemates throughout most of our existence, the two clubs have gone through the mill to get to where they are now. At the moment, the Seagulls are …

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572 | Season Premiere: Steve Teles on The Realignment's New Home at Niskanen & Where Abundance Goes Next After Last Week's Conference + A Note on Charlie Kirk 1:02:56

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Must-Read on Political Violence in America: Days of Rage: America's Radical Underground, the FBI, and the Forgotten Age of Revolutionary Violence Jerusalem Demsas in The Argument on Abundance vs. National Conservatism: A Tale of Two Ballrooms Steve Teles on "The Varieties of Abundance: Varieties of Abundance - Niskanen Center New Cascadian Abundanc…

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No right to know? 33:36

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The government’s proposed changes to freedom of information laws represent a “serious attack” on Australia’s democracy, according to former Senator Rex Patrick. On this episode of Follow the Money, transparency advocate Rex Patrick and Australia Institute Democracy & Accountability Director Bill Browne to discuss the failing freedom of information …

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331 - Behind the Headlines: An UNTOLD Perspective On Life At Bournemouth 1:02:03

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Do AFC Bournemouth tightly control the narrative? What answers have been hard to get? What are Bill Foley and Jim Frevola like? Where's the balance for a journalist in being critical whilst also maintaining a relationship with the club? To ask these questions, we spoke to the Daily Echo's Sports Reporter Alexander Smith, who provided the inside sco…

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Will AI kill traditional media? 32:25

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With large language models threatening to swamp Australia’s traditional media, a little bit of government funding could go a long way to protect public interest journalism. On this episode of Follow the Money, Clive Marshall, former CEO of the Press Association (UK), and Emma Cowdroy, Acting CEO of Australian Associated Press, join Australia Instit…

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330 - Bournemouth: Toying With Tottenham & Securing MORE Talent! 52:00

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We're only three games in, Bournemouth are repeating the same process that served them so well last season, with statement signings and superb score-lines. The last three days has seen AFC Bournemouth "cruise" to a 1-0 victory over Tottenham Hotspur, before subsequently signing TWO new recruits by the way of Álex Jiménez and Veljko Milosavljević …

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Building Human-Centered Video Conferencing with Norma Løvhaugen 30:52

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“How do you keep human connection at the center of hybrid collaboration?” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris sits down with Norma Løvhaugen, VP of Strategy and Initiatives at Neat, to explore the future of video conferencing and the product strategies shaping it. With more than 20 years in the industry, including leadership roles at Cisco, Nor…

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329 - How The Brentford SCHOOLING Might Shape Iraola's Tottenham Tactics 57:27

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An early Carabao Cup on Tuesday saw Bournemouth schooled by a disciplined and well-drilled Brentford, a side largely crafted by outgoing gaffa Thomas Frank. Now at Spurs, the former Bees coach will be looking to continue his fine record against the Cherries, but Andoni Iraola's men will be smarting at their disappointing loss in the week, so what w…

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571 | Steve Teles: The Varieties of Abundance - Why Abundance Isn't Left, Right, or Center 48:15

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Varieties of Abundance: https://www.niskanencenter.org/abundance-varieties/ PDF Version: https://www.niskanencenter.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Varieties-of-Abundance.pdf Realignment Newsletter: https://therealignment.substack.com/ Realignment Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email the Show: [email protected] Steve Teles…

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Big Gas' greed is killing Australian manufacturers 38:47

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The colossal price rises on the east coast, brought on by excessive gas exports, have been a disaster for Australian manufacturers and households. On this episode of Follow the Money, manufacturing industry representative Geoff Crittenden and Australia Institute Principal Advisor Mark Ogge join Ebony Bennett to discuss how governments can ensure th…

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570 | Dan Wang: China's Engineering State, America's Lawyerly Society, and the Competition for the 21st Century 1:12:02

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Realignment Newsletter: https://therealignment.substack.com/ Realignment Bookshop: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email the Show: [email protected] Dan Wang, Research Fellow at Stanford University's Hoover History Lab and author of Breakneck: China's Quest to Engineer the Future, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Dan discuss Chin…

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328 - Barely Seated! How Bournemouth's EXPLOSIVE Start Sunk Wolves 43:26

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Cherries supporters barely had chance to take to their seats before Marcus Tavernier opened the scoring for the Bournemouth against Wolves on Saturday - a strike that proved pivotal, with Andoni Iraola's men eventually rolling out 1-0 winners. The away side were reduced to 10-men in the second half, but conversely, it had a galvanising effect on Vi…

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Building Bold Products with Luke Des Cotes of Metalab 34:59

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“Innovation thrives where creativity meets execution.” In this episode, we sit down with Luke Des Cotes, leader of Metalab—the renowned product agency behind work for organizations like Uber and Midjourney. Luke shares how his creative roots shaped his entrepreneurial approach, and how Metalab turns bold ideas into market-ready products by blending…

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327 - Wolves' Woeful Record: Why Boosted Bournemouth Should Be Smelling Blood 44:34

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Wolves have got a TERRIBLE record in August, and with uncertainty over their personnel going forward, there should not be a better time for a buoyant Bournemouth to play them. Boosted by the signings of Amine Adli and Ben Doak this week, Cherries have underlined how they remain an ideal destination club for players that want to further their career…

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569 | The Shah's Fall, Khomeini's Rise, and What It Means for the U.S. and Iran Today 50:05

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Scott Anderson, author of King of Kings: The Iranian Revolution: A Story of Hubris, Delusion, and Catastrophic Miscalculation, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Scott discuss the …

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Tax the wealthiest to make Australia more productive 25:57

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The Prime Minister hosed down expectations ahead of the economic roundtable, but a serious reform package must include changes to tax policy. On this episode of Follow the Money, Senior Economist Matt Grudnoff joins Ebony Bennett to discuss the Government’s economic roundtable, why taxing wealth more effectively would make Australians better off, a…

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568 | Jon Lee Anderson: Was Afghanistan the Graveyard of America's Empire? 1:00:38

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REALIGNMENT NEWSLETTER: https://therealignment.substack.com/ PURCHASE BOOKS AT OUR BOOKSHOP: https://bookshop.org/shop/therealignment Email Us: [email protected] Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker Staff Writer and author of To Lose a War: The Fall and the Rise of the Taliban, joins The Realignment. Marshall and Jon discuss the legacy of America's …

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326 - The Uplifting Upshot Of Liverpool's Close Call with Bournemouth 44:48

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To the naked eye, being level with the champions of England with minutes to spare before going down 4-2 - might be disappointing and disheartening - however the manner of Bournemouth's performance at Liverpool left a lot of people purring, including the opposition themselves. Sam and Tom analyse the weekend's action on Merseyside, as Andoni Iraola'…

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Why Agile Falls Short and How to Get It Right with Jenny Martin 42:40

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“Agile isn’t about following the rules. It’s about delivering real value together.” In this episode, host Rebecca Kalogeris speaks with Jenny Martin, seasoned facilitator, coach, and creator of the OOPSI framework. While Agile has transformed software development over the past two decades, many organizations struggle to scale it effectively or to s…