KQED's statewide radio news program, providing daily coverage of issues, trends, and public policy decisions affecting California and its diverse population.
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Join the staff of the NWWIB as they dive into current employment trends and the ever-evolving challenges facing workers and employers in rural areas. Workforce Waves will explore smart, strategic, and unique solutions to meet the workforce needs in Wisconsin and the Midwest. New episodes will release each month to inform, inspire, and assist you in making a splash in your own community.
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Short on time but curious about how intelligent technology and AI are reshaping the enterprise world? Fear not, my friend. The Intelligent Enterprise is your short, sharp pause from the chaos of business as usual. Every other week, Creative Thinker and Business Strategist, Tom Stoneman, meets with a business leader for a simple, real-world activity outside of tech, to talk about what’s going on inside it. It could be a coffee, a walk, some DIY, who knows? But it’s a chance to take a break, r ...
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Bar Babes was developed with the millennial Black woman in mind. As each of us have started our post-college careers we've learned that some days in the workforce and in life are just too much to handle alone! We hope this podcast and blog can be the relief you may need when everything seems to be falling apart. We don't know the answers to all the challenges in life but we're here working through it with you. One drink at a time!
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Where Human Insight Meets AI Innovation – John Binks presents The Bots & Bosses Podcast: The Future Begins Here. Dive into a one-of-a-kind podcast that fuses human creativity with AI-powered perspectives. It’s smart, thought-provoking, and unlike anything you’ve heard before. Now streaming on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music/Audible, YouTube, iHeartRadio, and more! Visit www.BotsandBosses.com for the full line of Bots & Bosses books, Music, articles and more!
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How healthy is your company culture? Are you facing issues related to disengagement, retention, performance, or anything else? HR on the Frontline is a bi-weekly show where Guusto speaks with HR experts about some of the biggest challenges that people leaders face in frontline workforces. Through candid, honest conversations, we try to get to the heart of what causes cultural problems at companies today, and what you can do to fix them. New episodes every 2 weeks.
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It has been 50 years since the Administration of Richard Nixon. In that time, the left has waged a war on history to define Richard Nixon as a failure as President. For much of the half century Richard Nixon's name was synonymous with corruption and Government overreach. Podcasts, Documentaries, Cable Network specials have all controlled a narrative that cast Richard Nixon as the 20th centuries great American Villain. But all of that has changed. First in 2013, Geoff Shepard, Richard Nixon's ...
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Twice-weekly conversations with top executives and thought leaders at the intersection of business, technology, and innovation. Each episode of Technovation explores the technology trends that are transforming business, and the leaders driving digital change inside their organizations. Produced by Metis Strategy and hosted by firm President Peter High, Technovation is the premier podcast for IT and technology professionals with the largest collection of interviews with elite CIOs, CTOs, and ...
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Made In America with Rich Roffman: The Politics of Business Made In America is the voice of the "America First" movement, proudly championing the revitalization of American manufacturing, entrepreneurship, and exceptionalism. Hosted by Rich Roffman, a seasoned entrepreneur with decades of international business experience, the show delivers hard-hitting insights into how the policies of the Trump administration and beyond are reshaping America’s economic landscape. For over 15 years, Made In ...
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🌪️ Tired of cookie-cutter education that's stuck in the last century? Are you searching for ways to make the impossible task of homeschooling your children, possible? Imagine if there was a smarter, uber-efficient way to homeschool that turns stress into triumph and nurtures the creative genius in your kids. 💥 Welcome to Unschooled Unleashed: Unlock Your Child's Genius, the ultimate catalyst for transforming your family's educational journey. I'm your host, Matthew Jurecki, and a unapologeti ...
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Your daily recap of the U.S. construction news for the day before, brought to you by Slice of Construction.
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The year was 2016 when India saw its first transaction through a QR code. Additionally, the recent innovations are the blockchain and NFT. Transaction technology has visibly changed over the years leading to new IT job roles in BFSI industries. Banking HRs are rolling up their sleeves to recruit and train this new wave of Fintech talent. The next mission is to cut costs, boost efficiency, and provide challenging roles to the workforce. HRs are focussing on these core activities while delegat ...
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Christmas is two days away which means Santa Claus is pulling overtime. He’s at the mall taking photos and he’s project managing toy production. This story is all about the work of being Santa. So, if you’re listening with a child who’s expecting a visit from jolly old Saint Nick this year, you may want to turn down the volume. Reporter: Megan Jame…
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Fire Departments Struggle To Meet Demands Of Rural Communities
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10:37In Humboldt County, a rural volunteer fire station is struggling to meet its community’s needs. They’re hoping a state budget allocation to expand Calfire staffing might offer some support, but nothing has materialized yet. Reporter: Katherine Monahan, KQED The Trump administration continues to drastically shrink the immigration courts in Northern …
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How Gallagher Built Enterprise AI on Culture and Data First
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21:22What if the key to enterprise AI wasn’t a tool, but a mindset? Mark Bloom, Global CIO at AJ Gallagher, joins Technovation to share how the 70,000-person insurance giant is scaling AI by leading with data quality and cultural alignment—not flashy tools. In this episode, Bloom details: How Gallagher eliminated 800+ data silos to centralize insight an…
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Bay Area Christmas Tree Farm Gives Customers A Chance To Cut Down Their Own Tree
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10:23The holiday season brings many traditions for families across California. One that is tried and true - decorating your home with a Christmas tree. While most families buy artificial trees these days, there are still some places in the state where you can not only get a living tree, but even cut it down yourself. Reporter: Keith Mizuguchi, The Calif…
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The Real Drivers of Cyber Spend: Risk, Compliance, and AI Disruption
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32:24What really drives cybersecurity investment and why is “threat” often the last reason? In this episode, Rakesh Loonkar, co-founder of Transmit Security and general partner at Picture Capital, shares a contrarian take on how cybersecurity product categories emerge and why compliance and platform shifts often matter more than actual threats. Drawing …
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Fresno Airport Expansion Exemplifies Growing Region
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10:46Fresno Yosemite International Airport may be considered small, but more than 2 million travelers passed through it last year. And the city of Fresno is moving to expand the airport and accommodate a growing customer base for a growing region. In 2023, the airport broke ground on a new terminal. And that terminal opened just in time for Christmas an…
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The CIO as Change Agent and Ecosystem Builder
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33:37What if your AI strategy is your business strategy? In this episode, three top tech leaders share how they’re embedding AI not as a standalone initiative, but as a lever for enterprise transformation. Mojgan Lefebvre (Travelers), Pawan Verma (Cencora), and Glenn Remoreras (Breakthru Beverage) reveal how they’ve partnered with boards, business units…
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Sikh Truck Drivers Have A Second Chance In California
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10:35The Newsom administration confirmed it’s backtracking on a plan to indefinitely revoke thousands of commercial drivers licenses held by immigrants. That’s welcome news to the drivers and their families. Reporter: Farida Jhabvala Romero, KQED As Jewish communities around the globe struggle to comprehend the deadly mass shooting at Australia's Bondi …
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The Trump Admin Has All But Stopped Reuniting Detained Migrant Children With Their Families
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10:28For the last six weeks, children who crossed the US-Mexico border alone have been inexplicably stuck in federal custody at shelters across the country. The Trump administration has stopped releasing these kids to their families and loved ones. It’s not saying why. But sources in the government agency that’s in charge of unaccompanied kids — and law…
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In this episode, we’re bringing you a replay of one of our most popular live events—Ask an Ambassador! Liz Schmidt hosts an honest and uplifting conversation with several of our Ambassadors, answering questions directly from the Women Offshore community. Whether you’re new to the industry or navigating your next steps, you’ll find encouragement and…
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In this episode of The Intelligent Enterprise, host Tom Stoneman gets inside a challenge many enterprises are facing right now: how to integrate AI with complex legacy systems without breaking what already works. This week, Tom sits down with Yael Gómez, Fractional Chief Technology Officer and Chief Information Officer at Pet Madness, and former te…
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Community Seafood Program Helps Feed The Hungry In Monterey
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10:48Santa Cruz and Monterey counties largest food banks report a third of residents can’t consistently afford healthy food. And in this rich fishing region, some of the freshest catch is helping fill those empty bellies. Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU Doctors are petitioning California to prohibit the use of a popular countertop material linked to the dea…
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Resilience by Design: Building AI-Ready Infrastructure for Digital Trust
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32:07What does it really take to design for resilience in an AI-first world? In this panel from the Metis Strategy Summit, Amtrak CDO Judith Apshago, GE Aerospace CIO David Burns, and Zoetis CDTO Keith Sarbaugh explore how resilient infrastructure is becoming the backbone of enterprise trust, uptime, and AI scalability. Tune in to learn how these leader…
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ICE has released an immigrant from Ukraine who was arrested after her green card interview last week. She says she was held for days inside a federal building in downtown San Diego. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS We're getting into the cold, wet part of the year, and for many people that means it's time to nestle indoors and stay cozy. But for some, t…
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Catholic Bishops Hold Mass For ICE Detainees In Adelanto
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10:16Catholic bishops from across California held mass at the Adelanto ICE Detention Center near the Mojave Desert on Wednesday. This is part on of an outreach effort to immigrants who have been caught up in the Trump administration's ongoing immigration crackdown here in California. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR Farmworkers across the country are su…
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Managing the Digital Workforce: AI’s Role in the Future of Work
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34:121036: What does it mean to manage a digital workforce? In this episode of Technovation, we feature a panel from our most recent Metis Strategy Summit where three top executives explore how AI is reshaping work, both automating tasks, and changing the nature of management itself. Peter High speaks with: Jennifer Charters, Chief Information Officer a…
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Why Aren't There More Condos For Sale In California?
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10:48The condominium used to be a relatively affordable home ownership option in California. But it has almost disappeared from our cities. Why? A new generation of housing activists says California laws have killed the condo, and they want that to change. Reporter: Frances Anderton, KCRW Hundreds of millions of dollars to address homelessness in Califo…
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Bridging the digital divide for frontline workers w/ Victoria Dew (Dewpoint Communications)
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36:09Send us a text Frontline workers are used to feeling disconnected. While corporate teams adapt to hybrid work, digital tools, and AI, many frontline employees are still operating in an entirely different reality, one where communication gaps, lack of access, and missed touchpoints are daily hurdles. About HR on the Frontlines How healthy is your co…
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National Parks Changing Fee-Free Calendar
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10:36Californians hoping to take advantage of free entry days at national parks will see big changes next year. The Trump administration is removing civil rights holidays and adding President Trump's birthday instead. The move is already prompting backlash from civil rights groups and conservation advocates. International visitors will also face new rul…
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San Diego Law Enforcement Accessing Private License Plate Readers
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10:48Dozens of cities and law enforcement agencies from around the state are using automated license plate readers. And in some cases, those communities are fighting back, suing to stop their use. In San Diego County, law enforcement agencies are also searching license plate cameras owned by private businesses -- with little oversight.Reporter: Scott Ro…
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Delivering the Product Operating Model (and Mindset) at Scale
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29:32Our broadcast today features a panel from our most recent Metis Strategy Summit on the topic of Delivering the Product Operating Model (and Mindset) at Scale. In this panel episode, we explore the limits and lessons of scaling the product operating model. Sal Companieh (Cushman & Wakefield), Jim Fowler (Nationwide), and Diane Schwarz (Smurfit WestR…
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Episode 0029 - Part 8 of 8 The Technology Landscape Resets — Universal Forces Shaping 2026
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10:42Episode 29 of Bots and Bosses (originally aired December 5, 2025), hosted by John Binks and sponsored by Titan Technologies, explores the 2026 shift from hype-driven AI adoption to an outcome-focused, discipline-oriented approach stabilized by tech giants, governments, and investors. The episode explains a three-question filter for AI projects, emp…
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Deported Pomona Man Finally Able To Reunite With His Dog
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10:38A man and his best friend are being reunited in Mexico on Friday, three months after being separated by immigration agents outside a day labor center about an hour east of Los Angeles. Reporter: Anthony Victoria, KVCR The Inspector General for California’s massive prison system says a backlog of investigations into staff misconduct has ballooned to…
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Jamie Montgomery on Why AI Applications Will Power the Next Wave of Venture Returns
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58:53What if the most defensible companies of the AI era aren’t the ones building the infrastructure—but the ones using it to rethink workflows? In this Technoventure episode, Peter High speaks with Jamie Montgomery, Founder and Managing Partner of March Capital, about why the firm is investing heavily in the AI application layer—not chips, not clouds, …
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First Of Its Kind Campus In The Works In San Diego County
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10:47After decades of planning and setbacks, officials are laying the groundwork for something that would be the first of its kind in California — a hybrid campus that houses degree programs from multiple universities across San Diego County. Reporter: Kori Suzuki, KPBS California cities cannot choose to disobey the state's immigration sanctuary law. Re…
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Madhu Ramamurthy on Balancing AI Innovation With Responsible Governance
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35:11What’s stopping AI from scaling across the enterprise? For Madhu Ramamurthy, CIO of Zurich North America, it’s not the technology. It’s the culture. In this episode, Madhu shares how he’s navigating the paradox of AI: a tool with unprecedented potential, surrounded by institutional resistance, unclear regulations, and cultural misalignment. He outl…
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Research Confirms Heavy Metals In Elkhorn Slough After Battery Plant Fire
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10:38Nearly a year after a lithium-ion battery fire in Moss Landing, we're learning the extent of the damage to nearby Elkhorn Slough, a protected marine estuary. Reporter: Elena Neale-Sacks, KAZU California Attorney General Rob Bonta is joining six other state attorneys in calling out buy-now-pay-later lenders, amid concerns that they're putting consum…
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Episode 0028 - Part 7 of 8 The Changing Talent Equation — How the Tech Workforce Is Evolving in 2026
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13:03You're listening to the Bots and Bosses podcast, the only show where robots and humans attempt to work side by side. Presented by John Binks, technologist, author, and your AI wrangling tour guide. So buckle up and let's deep dive. Welcome to the Bots and Bosses podcast presented by John Binks. This is episode 28, originally aired on December 2, 20…
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Rise In Robot Workers Leads To Debate Over Future Of Workforce
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10:47Robots have come a long way in the last ten years. They can move parts around a warehouse, clean hotel floors, and deliver food. But they’re still rare in everyday life. This could change as businesses look to cut rising costs by hiring fewer people. Reporter: Megan Jamerson, KCRW The search continues for the suspect or suspects who opened fire at …
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Navigating Carbon: Deb Ryan on Energy, Emissions & Leadership in a Changing World
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27:45In Episode 246 of the Women Offshore Podcast, Christine MacMillan sits down with Deb Ryan, CEO and Founder of Swan Mountain Advisory, and one of the newest members of the Women Offshore Board. With nearly 20 years of experience across emissions management, carbon markets, and the upstream oil and gas industry, Deb brings a rare combination of techn…
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Host Tom Stoneman sits down with Dr. Maitreya Natu, Chief Data Scientist at Digitate, to explore one of the biggest questions shaping enterprise AI today: how do you build systems people actually trust? Maitreya has spent his career at the intersection of theory and real-world complexity, turning abstract ideas into AI solutions that run at scale i…
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Immigration Crackdown Changes Everyday Life In California's Farm Towns
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10:43Fear, isolation, uneasiness. Ever since the Trump administration ramped up immigration enforcement efforts, immigrant communities in California have a growing sense of anxiety. One community worried about enforcement is farm workers, where many people's lives have been upended. Guest: Nigel Duara, CalMatters A shooting at a banquet hall in the Cent…
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Inside General Mills’ AI Playbook: Clean Data, Cloud Speed, and Business Trust
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37:02What does it really take to scale AI across a global enterprise? In this episode, Jaime Montemayor, Chief Digital and Technology Officer at General Mills, shares the AI playbook behind the company’s digital transformation from foundational investments in cloud and data governance to business-led innovation across supply chain, e-commerce, and marke…
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Episode 0027 - Part 6 of 8 The Next Wave of AI — Trends Shaping Artificial Intelligence in 2026
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10:31John Binks dives into "The Next Wave of AI 2026 Trends," exploring how agentic AI, interoperability frameworks, and small specialized models are transforming AI from optional experiments into essential enterprise infrastructure. The episode covers the rise of agent-driven workflows, the economics of small models for predictable, secure deployment, …
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Watch Duty App Changes Approach To Wildfire Response
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10:46The nonprofit app Watch Duty is revolutionizing how people get information about wildfires and evacuations. And it’s not just residents in vulnerable areas downloading the app — firefighters are using it too.Reporter: Scott Rodd, KPBS People who often eat fish caught in the San Francisco Bay could be consuming unhealthy levels of persistent, danger…
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Minor league baseball has a rich history in California, going back more than a century. But minor league baseball is changing. Like other professional sports, it has become a big-money game, attracting owners looking to cash in on rising team values. One Central Valley city has witnessed what that big-money game looks like firsthand, losing its lon…
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From Bottleneck to Accelerator: How NiSource’s CIO Repositioned IT as a Growth Engine
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27:03What does it take to transform IT from a bottleneck into a business accelerator? In this episode, Waco Bankston, Chief Information Officer at NiSource, shares how he’s repositioning the IT organization to support growth, enable speed, and shift decades of technical and cultural inertia. Leading a 6.5-year enterprise transformation effort, Waco disc…
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Episode 0026 - Part 5 of 8 Securing the Digital Frontier — Cybersecurity Priorities for 2026
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8:59In Episode 26 of the Bots and Bosses podcast, John Binks examines the growing imbalance between attacker capability and defender capacity as AI amplifies both offense and defense. The episode outlines five urgent leadership shifts: upgrade employee training for AI‑enhanced social engineering, begin planning for quantum‑safe encryption, enforce cont…
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For Surfers, Santa Cruz Waves Are Priceless
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10:16Santa Cruz County’s surf breaks are free to enjoy, but worth millions. That’s one of the findings in the first report to put a price on the world-renowned surf playground. Reporter: Katie Brown, KAZU Humboldt County recently approved its first green cemetery. The model allows bodies to decompose in a more environmentally friendly way. Reporter: Jan…
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Immigration Lawyers Organize In Effort To Free Clients
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10:45Lawyers from around the country are working together and organizing, to find legal strategies to free detained immigrants. Reporter: Gustavo Solis, KPBS A congressional hearing in downtown Los Angeles on Monday focused on what witnesses called the chilling effects of the Trump administration's immigration crackdown. Learn more about your ad choices…
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