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From Harvard to Nashville: The Musical Journey of Anne BuckleIn this conversation, Paige and David sit down with Anne Buckle, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose mus…

From Harvard to Nash…

From Harvard to Nashville: The Musical Journey of Anne BuckleIn this conversation, Paige and David sit down with Anne Buckle, a Nashville-based singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist whose music blends Appalachian roots with indie Americana. A Harvard graduate with a master’s in arts and Education, Anne’s path has been anything but conventional—spanning diplomacy, education policy, and ultimately, a thriving career in music.Anne shares her journey from classical violinist to Americana artist, the influence of her Appalachian roots, and how she transitioned from government work to…

In this conversation, David engages with Gordon Weiss, co-founder of Planet Humana, discussing his “boots on the ground” humanitarian work where his team works on the front lines of the Ukrain…

In this conversation…

In this conversation, David engages with Gordon Weiss, co-founder of Planet Humana, discussing his “boots on the ground” humanitarian work where his team works on the front lines of the Ukraine conflict to provide medical assistance and training. Gordon describes the challenges of providing direct aid in conflict zones, the importance of understanding local needs, and the remarkable stories of volunteers who have given up careers to assist in the effort. He poignantly describes the impact of targeted Philanthropy in addressing urgent needs in war-torn areas. 

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Carson discusses his journey from Decatur, Illinois—the "soybean capital of the world"—to becoming a pioneering figure in academia specializing in Rap MusicM…

In this enlightening…

In this enlightening conversation, Dr. Carson discusses his journey from Decatur, Illinois—the "soybean capital of the world"—to becoming a pioneering figure in academia specializing in Rap MusicMinor chan. He delves into how his upbringing and passion for hip hop shaped his innovative approach to education. The episode explores the cultural significance of hip hop, its integration into academic settings, and the transformative power it holds for students and communities alike.Connect With David Biderman:David’s LinkedInConnect with Paige Biderman:Paige’s LinkedInConnect with Dr. A.D. …

In this episode, we sit down with Dan Drago. Dan produces 25 O’ Clock, a Philadelphia music podcast, and is a former touring musician. With over 20 years in the Philadelphia music community, Dan has…

In this episode, we …

In this episode, we sit down with Dan Drago. Dan produces 25 O’ Clock, a Philadelphia music podcast, and is a former touring musician. With over 20 years in the Philadelphia music community, Dan has a wealth of experience and stories to share.You’ll learn about Dan's journey as a musician, and the evolution of his podcast. We discuss his experiences growing up in Western New York, his move to Philadelphia, and his thoughts on the changes in the music industry over the years. Additionally, we also touch on his favorite music venues, the impact of Streaming on artists, and the sense of commu…

Lydia Bulas is the president of Lydia Bulas & Associates, a firm she has led since 2002, conducting independent reviews of anti-Money laundering functions for banks and money services businesses. Her …

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Lydia Bulas is the president of Lydia Bulas & Associates, a firm she has led since 2002, conducting independent reviews of anti-money laundering functions for banks and money services businesses. Her career highlights include playing a crucial role in the investigation that led to the arrest of Pablo Escobar's right-hand man and the first indictment of the Great American Bank of Dade County. Lydia has also received several accolades for her contributions, including a Drug Enforcement Award and two South Florida Impact Awards. She is a graduate of the University of Miami with a BBA in accountin…

Zoomers 2 Boomers is a podcast where Paige, a tech-savvy Zoomer, and her dad, a classic car-loving Boomer, bridge the generational gap through engaging conversations. Each week, they dive into topics …

Zoomers 2 Boomers is…

Zoomers 2 Boomers is a podcast where Paige, a tech-savvy Zoomer, and her dad, a classic car-loving Boomer, bridge the generational gap through engaging conversations. Each week, they dive into topics relevant to both generations, from the latest in tech and culture to timeless debates that spark family discussions. Join them and their diverse guests for candid chats, sharing insights and perspectives with humor and heart, promising to leave you with a smile and a fresh take on the generational divide.

Dating apps create more romantic Relationships than any other activity. They are also the source of immense data on users’ preferences for a romantic partner, and their algorithms are trained to mea…

Dating apps create m…

Dating apps create more romantic relationships than any other activity. They are also the source of immense data on users’ preferences for a romantic partner, and their algorithms are trained to measure and maximize the use of this data. Liesel Sharabi has made a career studying dating apps and their underlying Technology.   She joins us for a fascinating conversation about how these apps work, how to maximize your own use of these apps, and the effect of these apps on long term romantic happiness. Dr. Liesel Sharabi is an associate professor in the Hugh Downs School of Human Communication…

Dr. Anthony Feinstein, a professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, studies journalists in wartime and conflict situations. He has authored four award winning books on journalists under con…

Dr. Anthony Feinstei…

Dr. Anthony Feinstein, a professor of Psychiatry at the University of Toronto, studies journalists in wartime and conflict situations. He has authored four award winning books on journalists under conflict, including Moral Courage: 19 Profiles of Investigative Journalists [link]  and Shooting War,  has published a series of important studies exploring the psychological effects of conflict on journalists, covering the Balkans, Iraq, Mexico, Syria, Kenya, Iran, Afghanistan, the refugee crisis in Europe, and the aftermath of the 9/11 attack on New York City. His books have served as the basis o…

We’re excited to have trailblazing anthropologist, Dimitris Xygalatas, author of the highly acclaimed book Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living, tell us how his study of high…

We’re excited to h…

We’re excited to have trailblazing anthropologist, Dimitris Xygalatas, author of the highly acclaimed book Ritual: How Seemingly Senseless Acts Make Life Worth Living, tell us how his study of high-intensity rituals like coronations, firewalking, and terrifying rites of passage are just some examples of multiple universal expressions that link us together. He describes how apparently pointless ceremonies pervade every documented society, from handshakes to hexes, fraternity and sorority hazings to parades, share an underlying logic central to our experience.  He helps you, our listeners, i…

We love country music and have one of the best of the bunch here.  Houston Bernard is a popular and prolific independent country music artist with blasting rockabilly vocals and unbelievable songs. H…

We love country musi…

We love country music and have one of the best of the bunch here.  Houston Bernard is a popular and prolific independent country music artist with blasting rockabilly vocals and unbelievable songs. Houston, who tours nationwide, is an Army Veteran.  His country roots run deep with a family tree that includes songwriters, touring musicians, and an outlaw gunfighter nicknamed “Bitter Creek.”. Houston has released a series of singles, EPs and albums. In 2013, he released his debut self-titled EP and followed up with his first full-length album, Knockin’ Boots, in 2015. In 2018, he release…

Foreign Policy magazine Top 100 Global Thinker, Jamais Cascio, joins us to describe how we have transformed from the Defense Departments VUCA world(volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) …

Foreign Policy magaz…

Foreign Policy magazine Top 100 Global Thinker, Jamais Cascio, joins us to describe how we have transformed from the Defense Departments VUCA world(volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) to his concept of a BANI world (Brittle, Anxious, Non-linear and Incomprehensible). He created the "BANI" model for working with chaotic futures, a concept now widely used around the world. James has appeared in multiple television and film documentaries and serves as a Distinguished Fellow at the Institute for the Future. In early 2009, he released his book, Hacking the Earth: Understanding the …

Mark Nicholls is the Chief Executive Officer at Information Professionals Group. In this role, he specializes in crafting strategic plans for clients, showcasing his leadership and expertise in the fi…

Mark Nicholls is the…

Mark Nicholls is the Chief Executive Officer at Information Professionals Group. In this role, he specializes in crafting strategic plans for clients, showcasing his leadership and expertise in the field of strategic planning. Mark is also a Director and previous Deputy Chair of the Australian Information Industry Association, the peak industry body for the digital technology sector in Australia. His experience spans public, commercial & and not-for-profit sectors, and he passionately believes in the immense benefits digital technology brings to organizations, communities, and nations. Mark j…

Joel Robinson is a citizen of the Osage Nation who currently lives in Louisville, Kentucky. He has a Bachelor's from Eastern Kentucky University in Recreational Park Administration and a Master's from…

Joel Robinson is a c…

Joel Robinson is a citizen of the Osage Nation who currently lives in Louisville, Kentucky. He has a Bachelor's from Eastern Kentucky University in Recreational Park Administration and a Master's from Northwestern State University in Parks and Recreation Management. He currently works as an Evening and Weekend Studies Coordinator at a trade school in Kentucky while pursuing freelance writing projects. Joel joins us on the show to share more about his article Killers of the Flower Moon is not the movie an Osage would have made. You should still see it, why he wrote it, how it went viral and the…

Jay Knowles was born in Texas, raised in Tennessee, and educated in Connecticut. Over the last 20 years, his songs have been recorded by classic singers like George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Harry Con…

Jay Knowles was born…

Jay Knowles was born in Texas, raised in Tennessee, and educated in Connecticut. Over the last 20 years, his songs have been recorded by classic singers like George Strait, Alan Jackson, and Harry Connick, Jr., as well as today's hottest Country stars like Luke Bryan, Blake Shelton, Lainey Wilson, and Raffi. Jay's professional honors include Number One songs on multiple charts, a BMI Million Air Award, and a Grammy nomination for Country Song of the Year. We’re excited to welcome Jay to the podcast to share more about the details about his songwriting career, the moments in musical history t…

Dr. Jada Watson holds a Ph.D. in Musicology from Université Laval and a Master of Information Studies from the University of Ottawa. In 2020, she was awarded the Faculty of Arts Distinguished Teachin…

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Dr. Jada Watson holds a Ph.D. in Musicology from Université Laval and a Master of Information Studies from the University of Ottawa. In 2020, she was awarded the Faculty of Arts Distinguished Teaching Award for Part-time Professors. She is the author of Whose Country Music? Genre, Identity, and Belonging in Twenty-First Century Country Music, a collection of essays forthcoming with Cambridge University Press. Since 2019, she has been the Digital Humanities Coordinator at the University of Ottawa, including the Digital Humanities Summer - the only bilingual digital humanities institute in Ca…

Commissioner of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States, Leonor was appointed by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith to examine the long-term strategi…

Commissioner of the …

Commissioner of the Congressional Commission on the Strategic Posture of the United States, Leonor was appointed by House Armed Services Committee Chairman Adam Smith to examine the long-term strategic posture of the United States, including a threat assessment, detailed review of nuclear weapons policy and strategy, and recommendations as the most appropriate strategic posture and strategy moving forward. Leonor Tomero previously served as the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Nuclear and Missile Defense Policy in the Office of the Secretary of Defense, supporting the Under Secretary …

Melissa Fortunato, Founder and Chief Negotiation Officer (CNO) of Alchemy-Team, tells us about her 23-year FBI career as a Crisis Negotiator and Undercover Agent. Melissa is a graduate of Quantico’s…

Melissa Fortunato, F…

Melissa Fortunato, Founder and Chief Negotiation Officer (CNO) of Alchemy-Team, tells us about her 23-year FBI career as a Crisis Negotiator and Undercover Agent. Melissa is a graduate of Quantico’s famed negotiation training program and tells us how active listening and well-designed questions brought her remarkable success in resolving hostage for ransom, political kidnappings, and off-kilter abductions. On the show this week, she tells Paige and David how a “romantic” trip to Thailand led to a fake wedding and the chauffeur-driven apprehension of a large band of international arms dea…

This week on Disarming Data, we’re speaking with former Secret Service Agent Rich Latulip, who shares his unique experience in understanding Cybersecurity threats from the inside as an undercover ag…

This week on Disarmi…

This week on Disarming Data, we’re speaking with former Secret Service Agent Rich Latulip, who shares his unique experience in understanding cybersecurity threats from the inside as an undercover agent tasked with building relationships with known cyberterrorists. He tells us about staying at Thai beach resorts with cyber criminals so he can meet them in person—not on-line. He discusses the underground world of buying and selling credit card data and the challenges of conducting business as an undercover agent working with international law enforcement agencies.Rich also shares some of the…