CDW Canada Tech Talks: Discussing the Latest Technology Innovations Experts from CDW and our partners tackle hot topics including generative AI, FinOps, the new cybersecurity landscape and more.
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The American Idea explores America's Founding principles and their effect on American history and government. Through thoughtful conversations with renowned academics and public figures from across the country, we examine the history and political thought behind our country’s greatest documents and debates, as well as contemporary issues, American popular culture, and political statesmanship. The podcast is a production of the Ashbrook Center and hosted by Jeff Sikkenga.
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Freedom of the Press and the Rise of the Citizen Journalist
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Jeff and legal scholar Jonathan Turley discuss the importance of a free press in America, as well as the decline of legacy media and the simultaneous rise of the “citizen journalist.” What does all this portend for our republic and our efforts to be informed, rational citizens? Read Jonathan’s recent book, “The Indispensable Right: Free Speech in a…
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MacArthur's Return to the Philippines at 80 Years
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It's been 80 years since Allied forces under General Douglas MacArthur invaded and, eventually, liberated the Philippines. To discuss the pivotal event in WW2 and world history, Jeff is joined by historian Walter Borneman, author of several books on World War 2, including the excellent "MacArthur at War." Learn about how this invasion came about an…
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Chinese Malware Apps - A Trojan Horse in Your Pocket
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Temu - it offers lots of cheap goods, right? Did you bother reading the Terms of Service and do you realize just now intrusive this app is when it comes to the rest of the data and personal information on your phone? Did you know that the Chinese government requires - by their law - Chinese companies to turn over user data upon request...and to lie…
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Civics Education - A Matter of the Heart and the Mind
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What is civics education and why is it so important in America and for Americans? What are the elements of good - not partisan, no slanted - civic education? Jeff is joined by author and historian Dr. Wilfred McClay to discuss what makes civics among the most important topics we can teach our students, children, and fellow Americans - and why it's …
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The Anti Discrimination Regime - What is it and what does it mean for Liberty?
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What is a 'regime,' and what does America's current "anti-discrimination regime" do and portend for individual liberty, limited government, and rule of law? Jeff discusses this thorny topic with scholar Thomas Powers, exploring the background of today's regime, how it functions, and what it might mean for our future. #civilrights #woke #antiracism …
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Why End Users Are Cybersecurity's Weakest Link
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In this episode, host KJ Burke is joined by guests Daniel Pinsky, CSO & Head of Information Security, CDW Canada and David Shipley, CEO and Cofounder, Beauceron Security Inc. to discuss the need to educate our users on cybersecurity best practices and how we can build a security minded organization. To learn more, visit cdw.ca…
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Operation Market-Garden at 80 Years: WW2's Last Massive Airborne Assault
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What do you know about the last massive airborne assault to take place in WW2? Market-Garden, beginning on 17 September 1944, involved more than three Allied airborne divisions in daytime drops in three separate areas, as well as thousands more troops and vehicles of the Allied XXX Corps. Depicted in the movie "A Bridge Too Far," the assault sputte…
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Constitution Day 2024 with Jeff Sessions
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What does the Constitution mean to an elected official? Or to the United States Attorney General? Why should we respect, and perhaps even revere, the United States Constitution, and can this 18th Century document still hold together a diverse, often fractious republic in the 21st Century? #constitution #americanhistory Host: Jeff Sikkenga Producer:…
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Bonus Episode - Charting the Course: Hybrid Multicloud Strategies and AI Adoption in Canada
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In this episode, host KJ Burke and guest Jim Love discuss some of the insights coming out of the 2024 Hybrid Cloud Report.To learn more, visit cdw.caOleh Jim Love
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National Prosperity and Free Enterprise - Is There a Connection?
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Jeff is joined by Drs. Chris Burkett and Rob Wyllie, professors of Political Science and Political Economy, respectively, in this recording of a special live episode of The American Idea. Is there a connection between free enterprise and national prosperity? What is free enterprise, anyway? What kind of economy did the Founders envision for America…
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Post-Conventions 2024 Elections Analysis: Where Do Things Stand?
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Jeff is joined by Henry Olsen, expert polls analysis from the Ethics & Public Policy Center, to discuss the state of the presidential election now that the dust has settled from the RNC and DNC conventions, and the nomination of VP Kamala Harris over President Biden. Catch Henry's podcast here: https://ricochet.com/series/beyond-the-polls-with-henr…
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The State of HPC and AI in the Canadian Federal Government
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What are some of the traditional uses cases for HPC and AI that the Federal Government uses currently? · What are some of the identified use cases that have been difficult to implement? · What challenges have stalled those implementations historically? · How has the current state of HPC and AI changed so that some of those use cases can now be real…
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Leadership Lessons from Two Legendary Coaches
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Jeff discusses leadership - the kind of American leadership that requires reasoning, setting of examples, and character - with two legendary football coaches in this special episode of The American Idea. Jim Tressel, longtime football coach of Ohio State University, and Lee Owens, former football coach at Ashland University, share their experiences…
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Do Political Party Conventions Serve a Purpose Anymore?
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What's the purpose of a party convention? Does anybody watch them, and are any decisions of substance made at them? Why did the Democrats avoid an 'open convention' this year, and what might have happened had they not? Jeff is joined by Professor Eric Sands to discuss the history, role, and evolution of party conventions in America, from attempts t…
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U.S. Energy Policy: Opportunity and Self-Inflicted Wounds
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Are we running out of energy or not? Is the transition to "renewables" going to happen any time soon, and is it the best use of resources, capital, and labor? How do policy decisions impact the price, availability, and reliability of energy - and how does that impact our lives? Jeff discusses these thorny policy questions with Mark Mills, Director …
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The Crisis in Civic Education - What's Wrong and What Can We Do About It?
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What happened to quality, non-partisan civics education in America? Why do so many young people either lack essential knowledge about our system of government? Why does socialism seem attractive to so many Americans today? Can we turn the tide and help our fellow citizens adopt an informed, honest, and rational patriotism? Jeff is joined by David D…
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A Different Take on Data Privacy, AI, and AI management
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Up until recently access to AI was really restricted to fewer people. The need for specialized tools, knowledge and technology created hurdles that many organizations were not able to clear. How have you seen access to AI and the perceived value of AI change across different consumers? One of the ways we have been segmenting generative AI with cust…
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Free Speech - The Indispensable Right, with Jonathan Turley
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Law professor and scholar Jonathan Turley joins Jeff this week to talk about the importance of free speech, and just how threatened it is on college campuses, online, and by our own federal government. Learn more about America's eras of political rage and the challenges to free speech they present - and what each of us can do to protect this most e…
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2024 Supreme Court Decisions - Review and Analysis
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Jeff is joined by legal scholar Josh Dunn to discuss the most recent decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court, including those overturning the Chevron Doctrine, addressing free speech online, separation of powers, and presidential immunity. #ussc #supremecourt #chevrondoctrine #constitution Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Produce…
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Bullets Not Ballots? Political Violence in American History
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Join us for our special episode in response to the attempted assassination of (former) President Donald Trump on Saturday, 13 July 2024. Jeff discusses with Dr. John Moser the existence and impact of violence in American politics from the 19th Century onward, looking into attempted assassinations of Andrew Jackson, Theodore Roosevelt, Gerald Ford, …
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Like a Bull Moose - Theodore Roosevelt and the Impact of Third Parties
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Jeff discusses the pivotal role Theodore Roosevelt played as a spoiler in the 1912 presidential election, and the legacy he left for Third Parties. Do they tend to be about ideas or personalities? Why don't they seem to last beyond an election cycle or two? How do they fit into our political culture and systems, and what can we learn from our past …
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“What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” - Frederick Douglass Teaches Us About Independence Day
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Jeff is joined by Lucas Morel, Professor of Political Science at Washington & Lee University, to commemorate Independence Day this year with commentary from, arguably, America’s greatest Civil Rights and abolition leader. Douglass, born into slavery, became the most powerful voice for emancipation and the destruction of an institution that flew in …
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Computing with giants: How supercomputers are different
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What has the role of supercomputers been historically? Has the advent of GPU clusters changed the role of HPC? How is the technology changing to meet new needs of researchers and organizations? As we look at supercomputing across different verticals, what parts of the technology and software stack stay similar and where does that stack depart from …
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"Charging Forward?" The History and Current Debate Over Electric Vehicles
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Electric vehicles have become more popular in the last decade, and are often promoted as being both good for the environment and the owner's wallet - but is there evidence to back up these claims? You might be surprised by how much an EV really costs to build, how much consumer prices are distorted by subsidies, and how little they do for the envir…
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Deadly Experiments - Contemporary Drug Policy Fads
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Jeff discusses drug policy in American with researcher and author Karl Zinsmeister. In addition to background on the drug epidemic and policy responses over the years, they focus on recent moves to relax enforcement of anti-drug laws, even to the extent of legalizing a variety of narcotics, such as what Oregon did only a few years ago. Instead of s…
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How Much Power Does the Constitution Really Give a President? | Documents & Debates
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Dr. Jordan Cash discusses this question with Jeff this week, looking into the decisions and actions of three "isolated" presidents - John Tyler, Andrew Johnson, and Gerald Ford. These three presidents were, essentially, lone actors for their time in office, abandoned by party and other political supports - what did they get done, good or bad? Build…
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D-Day at 80 Years: What Operation Overlord Accomplished
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Jeff Sikkenga and Dr. David Krugler discussion D-Day - what is was, what happened on that day, and what Operation Overlord accomplished within the context of World War 2. #dday #overlord #ike #eisenhower #ww2 Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea…
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How to Augment Your IT Team with Managed Services
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Why do organizations use staff augmentation and managed services? How do you differentiate and decide between filling roles that are internal, external consulting or managed services? What are some of the considerations that management focuses on when they build a plan to leverage managed services? What makes a good managed services partner? What a…
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Bringing Home Forgotten MIAs - Memorial Day 2024 with Project Recover
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Dr. John Moser meet with Derek Abbey, President & CEO of Project Recover, a non-profit organization that searches for still-missing American service members around the world. Focused traditionally on the Palau islands and lost airmen from World War 2, Project Recover has expanded operations over the last 30 years to include efforts in Vietnam, else…
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When Disaster Strikes: Presidents and Emergencies | Documents & Debates
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Jeff is joined by Tevi Troy, author of "Shall We Wake the President?" to discuss the evolution of presidential and federal involvement in emergency situations, natural disasters, and similar crises. Using examples from the early years of the republic through today, they trace the change over time brought by communications technology, changing expec…
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Energy and the Environment - Are Things as Bad as We're Told?
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We receive a drumbeat of apocalyptic warnings about climate change, pollution, and dwindling energy supplies - but how much are these claims, and the policy demands that come with them, based on evidence? Jeff is joined by Steven Hayward, resident scholar at the University of California at Berkeley's School of Intergovernmental Studies to discuss t…
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Did Federal Officials Pressure Social Media Companies to Censor Americans?
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Jeff is joined by John Vecchione, Senior Litigator for the New Civil Liberties Alliance (nclalegal.org) to discuss their work before the Supreme Court, arguing on behalf of individuals and groups that claim that federal officials abused their power and pressured social media companies to censor their speech. Similar to the “memory hole” of 1984, so…
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In this episode, we discuss smart retail innovations and how they lead to a better and more cost-effective environment for retail storefrontsTo learn more, visit cdw.caOleh CDW Canada
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A Conversation with Vivek Ramaswamy
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Jeff sits down with entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to discuss what motivated him to run, what he learned from the experience, and how he views the opportunities America has given him and his family. #vivek #ramaswamy #president #elect ions #campaign #america Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McB…
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Bombing Hitler's Hometown - the Untold Story of the Last Mass Bombing Raid Over Europe in WW2 | Documents & Debates
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On April 25th, 1945, the 15th Air Force launched the last mass bombing raid in the war in Europe, on Hitler's self-declared hometown of Linz, Austria. This strategically-important transportation hub was also the location where Hitler dreamed of creating a shrine to himself and Nazism, in the form of museums, monuments, (stolen) art collections, and…
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World War 1's Far-Reaching Impact on America | Documents & Debates
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World War 1 had a profound and far-reaching impact on American politics, government, law, international standing and, perhaps even more significant, on American culture and society. Many of the most important movements of the 20th Century - Civil Rights, Women's Suffrage, the growth of government power and size - have their roots in how America and…
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The Importance of Good Local Government | American Core Ideas
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Jeff moderates a panel with mayors of four small towns in Ohio, discussing their work and the importance of good local government and how we can, with our neighbors, play an essential role in America’s civic life. This episode was recorded live at one of the Ashbrook Center’s recent “Major Issues Lecture Series,” held at Ashland University. Host: J…
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Servant Leadership and Building a Winning Team | American Core Ideas
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Building a winning team - in business, education, sports, or the military - is hard, essential work; sustaining excellence over time is, perhaps, even harder. Kari Pickens, head coach of Ashland University’s Women’s Basketball Team, knows a lot about both, and shares her experiences and insights with Jeff in this episode. Kari’s reflections are als…
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In this episode, we discuss technology innovations impacting the way patients are cared for, where they are cared for, and how effective that care ultimately is. The current state of healthcare. Where are we at and what is currently in flight as far as technology innovation that we are seeing? How is innovation in technology changing the way patien…
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Perspectives on Leadership and Current Threats to America with Congressman Jim Jordan
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Jeff is joined by Congressman Jim Jordan (OH-4, R) to discuss some of most essential elements of a leader, as well as some of the most pressing challenges facing American today. They discuss government-sponsored threats to the First Amendment,and the challenges presented internationally by Russia and China. Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: G…
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China's Trojan Horse? Tik Tok and the Information Wars
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With the Senate now having to consider a House bill that would force the sale of TikTok or ban the app in the United States, it's time to get the truth on why this social media platform is not like Facebook or Instagram or others. Jeff is joined by foreign policy expert Michael Sobolik of the American Foreign Policy Council to discuss what TikTok i…
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The Harlem Renaissance - A Uniquely American Movement | Documents & Debates
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John Moser discusses the origins, evolution, and impact of the Harlem Renaissance with historian David Krugler. Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea
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Clear and Present Danger: The Use and Abuse of Presidential War Powers
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Jeff Sikkenga and Dr. Sarah Burns discuss the long, complicated history of how presidential war powers have been understood, implemented, and expanded, and how these changes have impacted American government and America's place in the world. Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/t…
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In this episode, we discuss... The hardware ecosystem from device to data centre and platform NPUs and endpoints Cloud platforms for AI Access to tools Future of AI – Multimodal – Multisensory - sora To learn more, visit cdw.caOleh CDW Canada
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Civilian-Military Relations from the Founding to Today
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Jeff discusses the unique history of American civilian-military relations with Miles Smith IV of Hillsdale College in today's episode.Suspicious of standing armies, but cognizant of the need for military power, the Founders were emphatic about civilian supremacy over the military - especially senior officers. From George Washington's handling of th…
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Not Getting What We're Paying For: U.S. Healthcare Policy
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Jeff discusses the evolution of the U.S. healthcare system since the late 19th Century with Dr. Lauren Hall of the Rochester Institute of Technology. At issue are the surprising, and disheartening, unintended consequences of changes in technology and policy that have yielded the high-cost, low-efficiency and in some ways even lower-effectiveness "s…
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U.S. Energy Policy - The Pursuit of Failure
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Jeff discusses the history and sad state of U.S. national energy policy with Peter Grossman, Emeritus Professor of Economics. Host: Jeff Sikkenga Executive Producer: Greg McBrayer Producer: Jeremy Gypton Subscribe: https://linktr.ee/theamericanidea
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The Chevron Doctrine: What is it and How Does it Challenge Our Constitutional System?
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Jeff Sikkenga discusses the “Chevron Doctrine” with Mark Chenoweth, Director of the New Civil Liberties Alliance, and how this 1984 Supreme Court decision has led to a runaway federal regulatory regime. They discuss the history of the decision and current challenges to it - including NCLA’s appearance before the Supreme Court to challenge Chevron i…
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AI Security and Governance
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In this episode we discuss... Current state of cybersecurity Types of AI are impacting cybersecurity How bad actors are leveraging GenAI to be more productive What is the measurable impact of GenAI to the risk profile of businesses? What keeps you up at night when you think about AI as a cybersecurity risk? To learn more, visit cdw.ca…
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In this episode, we discuss… The current and expected future state of the economy How that state affects business investment planning Discuss the unique aspects and benefits of CAPEX Discuss the unique aspects and benefits of OPEX How public cloud has changed the way businesses plan spend How IT can communicate with the business more effectively to…
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