Best Anthos Podcasts (2025)

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The Power of Community: Building a Safer Connected World with CIS | Episode 202 27:40

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Dive deep into the world of cloud security with Rocky Giglio and special guest Sean Atkinson, CISO at the Center for Internet Security (CIS), on this episode of Cloud and Clear! We examine the crucial role of CIS benchmarks and hardened images in establishing a robust and secure cloud infrastructure. In this insightful discussion, Sean breaks down:…

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S11 E8: Season Finale: J.R.R. Tolkien - Valedictory Address to the University of Oxford 45:54

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Join us as for the finale of Season 11, as we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's Valedictory Address to the University of Oxford, given in 1959 as he retired from the University. We break down his attitude towards the modern state of research-focused education, the problems in separating Language from Literature, and why Tolkien's essays matter more and more…

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S11 E7: J.R.R. Tolkien - A Secret Vice 38:27

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How weird is it to make your own language? Find out as we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's "A Secret Vice", in which he describes his own evolution in making languages, the beauty in such a hobby, and language itself being an art form. Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!By Mark & Adam Bishop

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Unlocking Internet Security with Chrome Enterprise Premium | EP 201 21:41

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Is your browser secure in the age of SaaS? Join SADA’s Rocky Giglio and Google’s Aaron Hix as they explore the power of Chrome Enterprise Premium on Cloud & Clear! Hear firsthand how Chrome Enterprise Premium has transformed real businesses, and discover how you can simplify IT management and enhance security across your organization. Tune in to fi…

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S11 E6: J.R.R. Tolkien - English and Welsh 44:55

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"I was born in the wrong language!" now ranks among perhaps one of the oddest phrases said during an active tornado warning. Join us as we discuss J.R.R. Tolkien's essay "English and Welsh", examining what makes a people a people and the beauty present in studying other languages! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!…

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S11 E5: J.R.R. Tolkien - On Fairy-stories, Part 2 37:26

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Join us as we conclude our discussion on Tolkien's fantastic essay "On Fairy-stories"! In this episode, we discuss why fairy-stories are not just for children, what true fantasy really is, the proper attitude of escapism, and why the Gospels are at the heart of it all. Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!…

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S11 E4: J.R.R. Tolkien - On Fairy-stories, Part 1 51:15

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Join us for the first part of our discussion on one of the greatest essays ever written: J.R.R. Tolkien's On Fairy-stories! In this episode, we examine what is and is not a fairy-story, what is really meant by Faërie, how such stories are made, and much more! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!…

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S11 E3: J.R.R. Tolkien - Sir Gawain and the Green Knight 39:51

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Is Sir Gawain underappreciated as a Catholic story? How did 14th-century English poets reconcile courtly honor and Christian love? Find out as we discuss Tolkien's essay on the great Middle English poem, as well as our thoughts on people's misconceptions about the pope! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!…

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Connecting the Frontline: WorkJam and the Future of Employee Engagement | Episode 200 23:55

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How can technology transform the lives of frontline workers? In this episode of Cloud and Clear, Nikki Harley, VP of Partner Ecosystem and Marketplace at SADA, interviews Catherine Roy, COO of WorkJam, to explore the answer. Discover how WorkJam's digital platform simplifies communication, task management, and shift scheduling for deskless employee…

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Agentspace Explained: From Google Search to Enterprise Intelligence | Episode 199 16:35

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What is Google Agentspace? Find out on this Cloud and Clear episode with SADA's Kelly Wright. Director of Workspace, and Veronica Raulin, Senior Director, Advisory! We're discussing how Google Agentspace uses AI and Google Search to simplify complex tasks and connect your data. Plus, get a Google Cloud Next 2025 preview and learn about SADA's Proof…

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S11 E2: J.R.R. Tolkien - On Translating Beowulf 44:02

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Why should we care about poetry? Are we just too stupid to really understand it? Find out as we discuss Tolkien's thoughts on how to properly translate an Old English poem into prose, and the many errors that a translator can fall into in the process. Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!By Mark & Adam Bishop

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S11 E1: J.R.R. Tolkien - The Monsters and the Critics 53:44

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Is Beowulf still relevant today? How often do we destroy towers to investigate their component parts, failing to recognize that we could have seen the sea from the top of them? These and other important questions are discussed, as we begin diving into J.R.R. Tolkien's The Monsters and the Critics and Other Essays, discussing the best of Tolkien's s…

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Equifax's Cloud Transformation: Leveraging AI and Gemini for Employee Productivity | Episode 198 12:37

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In this Cloud and Clear episode, explore Equifax's approach to building a secure cloud-native infrastructure with Google Cloud. JK Krug, VP of Digital Employee Experience at Equifax, shares how Equifax is leveraging Gemini AI to enhance collaboration and productivity while maintaining top-tier security. Hosted by John Veltri, Managing Director, Acq…

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Weathering the Tech Storm: AI and Data at The Weather Channel | Episode 197 17:23

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Join Miles Ward, CTO at SADA, as he interviews Dorren Schmitt, VP of IT Strategy and Innovation at The Weather Channel, on this episode of Cloud and Clear. Discover how The Weather Channel is more than just a media company – it's a technology and data powerhouse dedicated to saving lives. Learn about their journey with cloud transformation, AI impl…

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S10 E16: Season Finale - Biographical Sketches and Random Thoughts 51:08

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Season Finale! Join us as we discuss how Thomas Sowell's early life and upbringing shaped his career, and our thoughts on several of his best one-liners. We also talk about our opinion of his writings overall, and our plans for Season 11! Follow us on X, and give us suggestions for Season 11! Give us your opinions here!…

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AI-Powered Creative Operations: Transforming Content Creation with The Sherlock Company and SADA | EP 196 20:15

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How is AI changing the game for creative teams? Find out in this episode of Cloud and Clear! Simon Margolis, Associate CTO, AI/ML at SADA and Amy Clark, Director of Content and Product Ops at The Sherlock Company dive into how AI streamlines content creation, saves resources, and empowers brands to manage global content at scale. Discover the innov…

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S10 E15: Educational Issues, Part 2 - Shallow Teachers and School-Resorts 59:35

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Does a university really need a student recreation center with a sauna and a smoothie bar? Find out as we finish our discussion on Thomas Sowell's thoughts on the modern education system! We talk about teachers who don't know very much, the necessity for gifted students to have opportunities, the problems with the "publish or perish" attitude, and …

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People, Innovation Drive Plexus’ Google Workspace Transformation | EP 195 18:25

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John Veltri, Managing Director of Global Specialty Sales at SADA, hosts Kristy DeLeeuw, VP of Enterprise Transformation at Plexus, a global leader in technology solutions, to discuss Plexus's successful implementation of Google Workspace for its 20,000 employees. Kristy highlights their people-first approach, emphasizing the importance of change ma…

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S10 E14: Educational Issues, Part 1 - Forced "Volunteerism", School Choice, and the Idea of a University 55:22

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What is a university for? Is it just to get a degree and a well-paying job, or is it for a bigger, deeper formation? Find out as we discuss Thomas Sowell's writings on education, covering topics from unintelligent educators to the lack of transparency in the educational system! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!…

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S10 E13: Race and Ethnicity, Part 3 - Affirmative Action and World Geography 48:25

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What results have affirmative action policies had across the world? How much does geography impact the economies and cultures of various regions? Find out in this episode, as we finish our discussion on Thomas Sowell's thoughts on race and ethnicity! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!By Mark & Adam Bishop

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S10 E12: Race and Ethnicity, Part 2 - Historical Context, Cultural Bias, and Mom's Deli 54:28

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Join us for a continued discussion on affirmative action, the historical context behind debates on equality, and race hoaxes! Also in this episode are rants about Linguistics and AI; stories of record collecting; and our recommendations for one of the best places to eat in St. Louis before the end of the month! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions…

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S10 E11: Race and Ethnicity, Part 1 - Affirmative Action, Diversity, and Budweiser 50:35

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Is the Right partially to blame for the state of our country over the past several decades, and how does our approach to race play into the broader social world? Find out as we discuss Thomas Sowell's thoughts on race and ethnicity, covering stereotypes, false notions of diversity, lowering standards, and more! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions…

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AI for Good: How Pinnacol Assurance is Driving Change with Gemini |EP 194 25:02

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Join host Veronica Raulin, Sr. Director of Advisory at SADA, as she sits down with Heather Hoyer, Change Manager at Pinnacol Assurance, to explore their innovative use of AI in the workplace. Discover how Pinnacol Assurance, a leading workers' compensation provider, is leveraging Gemini to drive change, improve efficiency, and enhance customer care…

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S10 E10: Legal Issues, Part 2 - USAID, Judicial Activism, and Freedom 55:45

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What does the dismantling of USAID mean for freedom? Is this government overreach, or the government pulling back its power? Join us as we discuss this and more, breaking down Thomas Sowell's thoughts on a variety of legal issues, from allegations of racist cops, lack of trust between doctors and patients, and what freedom actually is. Follow us on…

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S10 E9: Legal Issues, Part 1 - Presidential Pardons, Birthright Citizenship, and Loving Criminals 1:01:49

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Should all of the January 6th protestors have been pardoned? Can we do away with birthright citizenship? Why do we keep making martyrs out of criminals? Find out as we examine Thomas Sowell's thoughts on legal issues, ranging from abortion to gun control and everything in between! Follow us on X! Give us your opinions here!…

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S10 E8: Political Issues, Part 3 - John Stuart Mill and Karl Marx 41:26

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Should we care about the personal lives of influential thinkers? In Marx's case, probably! In this episode, we discuss two more articles from Thomas Sowell: one evaluating John Stuart Mill's On Liberty, and the other giving a detailed description of Karl Marx. We also talk about Donald Trump's second inauguration and what it means for the country! …

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S10 E7: Political Issues, Part 2 - Academia, Term Limits, and Gaslighting 1:05:56

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How does the Left survive, and how do they keep gaslighting the nation? Find out in this episode of Unlimited Opinions, as we continue reading Thomas Sowell's thoughts on political issues. This is a wide-ranging episode, discussing the Los Angeles wildfires, transgenderism, private charity, and much more! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/U…

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S10 E6: Political Issues, Part 1 - Language, Corporate CEOs, and the Media 48:32

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Why would people celebrate the death of a CEO they had never even heard of before his assassination? Thomas Sowell raised these kinds of questions 20 years ago! Join us as we begin discussing his articles on political issues, focusing on the role of the media in public life, unfunded mandates from the government, and spoiled brats. Follow us on Twi…

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New Year's Special: The Strangest Year Ever and Hesitant Optimism for 2025 15:52

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Hear our thoughts on 2024 in review and what we see coming up in 2025! In this special episode taken from our S10 E6 recording, we recap what we think changed in 2024, the strangeness of the election cycle, and our mix of positive and negative predictions for 2025! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions here!…

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S10 E5: Economics, Part 2 - Minimum Wage, Statistics, and Morality 49:13

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Join us as we conclude our discussion on Thomas Sowell's thoughts on economics, covering topics such as income disparity, the minimum wage, misuse of statistics, and more! We also discuss Walmart self checkout lanes and the holiday blues! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us your opinions here!…

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S10 E4: Economics, Part 1 - Crime, Unions, and Recycling 57:19

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Where does all of our recycling go? To the dump! Join us as we discuss the myths of recycling, the rationale behind organized crime, the illusion of social security, the ill effects of "affordability" measures, and much more! We also discuss many anecdotes, from funny t-shirts to experiences with criminals! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com…

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S10 E3: Social Issues, Part 3 - Culture Wars, "Equality", Baseball, and More 41:01

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In keeping with our timely opinions, we think that Thomas Sowell is the bee's knees! Join us as we finish discussing his writings on social issues, covering the true purpose of the culture war, the meaninglessness of "equality," the lack of discipline in modern society, and much more! We also give some excellent tips on what to do if you find yours…

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S10 E2: Social Issues, Part 2 - Revisionism, Autism, and White People 1:10:28

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Join us for another wide-ranging conversation on Thomas Sowell's thoughts on social issues! In this rant-laden episode, we discuss the overdiagnosis of autism, the problems with viewing history by our own standards, and the racist practice of dismissing the achievements of white people. We also share many of our anecdotes, such as a trip to France …

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2025 AI Insights: Key Trends and Technologies for the Future | EP 193 32:10

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Explore the exciting possibilities of AI in 2025. Join host Miles Ward, Chief Technology Officer at SADA, and guest Simon Margolis, Associate CTO at SADA of AI and ML, as they dive into the rapidly evolving AI landscape. From AI platforms vs. models to agent-based workflows and service automation, this episode is packed with insights on how AI is r…

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S10 E1: Social Issues, Part 1 - Education, Family, and More 1:11:41

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A new season, a new book! Join us as we start discussing The Thomas Sowell Reader, covering social issues ranging from America's warped education system, the loss of the traditional family, the impact of poverty, and more! We also recap the 2024 election, comparing the results to our predictions and what we see in the coming second Trump presidency…

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How Generative AI is Shaping the Future of Employee Experience 27:35

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Explore the transformative power of generative AI in this episode of SADA’s Cloud and Clear podcast! Host Miles Ward, CTO at SADA, sits down with Rob Green, Chief Digital Officer at Insight, to discuss how AI reshapes business landscapes. They dive into real-world applications, from AI-powered tools enhancing employee support to AI insights boostin…

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S9 E15: Season Finale - Destiny - Political and Religious 1:15:05

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According to Orestes Brownson, America is truly a Catholic country! Join us as we discuss the final chapter of The American Republic: Its Constitution, Tendencies, and Destiny, as we break down Brownson's vision of the future of the United States. We discuss the importance of religion, a far-reaching form of manifest destiny, and our own thoughts o…

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AI and the Cloud: Enhancing Security with Palo Alto Networks 28:50

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In this episode of Cloud and Clear, host Rocky Giglio, Global Director of Security at SADA, dives into the world of cloud-native security with special guest Chris Smith, SVP of Next Gen Security Sales for North America at Palo Alto Networks. Chris shares insights on the evolving challenges in the cloud-native landscape, emphasizing the siloed natur…

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S9 E14: Political Tendencies 1:06:13

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How do we manage the battle between rampant individualism and all-consuming socialism, two ideologies rooted in pure humanism? Orestes Brownson's answer: Catholicism! Join as we discuss Brownson's views of the political future of the United States, and how we need to fight for a future based on eternal truth. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.c…

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S9 E13: Reconstruction 54:41

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Should we continue to punish the South, or readmit them as full citizens of the United States? Join us for Orestes Brownson's great answer to this question, and some less than great answers to some other questions! We discuss his view of the contradictions between the Executive and the Supreme Court in the handling of the Supreme Court, what actual…

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From Local to Global: Madhive's Rise in Streaming Ad Tech | EP 190 29:37

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In this episode of the Cloud and Clear podcast, CEO edition, we'll explore the future of digital advertising with Spencer Potts, CEO of Madhive. Spencer joins SADA CEO Tony Safoian for a deep dive into the evolution of connected television (CTV) and how Madhive is transforming the industry. Spencer shares the company's journey, from betting on stre…

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S9 E12: Secession 48:33

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In perhaps the most convoluted chapter of Orestes Brownson's The American Republic, we discuss secession, and how that relates to modern American politics. We discuss why secession does not make a state an independent sovereign, and instead is the state giving up its existence as a state and becoming a territory once more. We also discuss abortion,…

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S9 E11: Constitution of the United States, Continued 49:51

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How does the government of the United States actually function, and how does it relate to Orestes Brownson's idea of a providential constitution? We discuss this and more as we continue our discussion of the constitutions of the United States of America, including our first place where we fully disagree with Brownson! Follow us on Twitter! https://…

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S9 E10: Constitution of the United States 32:51

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Are we finally starting to disagree with something Orestes Brownson has said? Find out as we discuss how Brownson applies his theories of the two constitutions to the American Founding, and whether or not the Constitution created the American people, or if the American people existed long beforehand. Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdO…

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AI and Data Solutions: Teradata Innovations for the Cloud Era | EP 189 32:02

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Join Tony Safoian, CEO of SADA, as he sits down with Steve McMillan, CEO of Teradata, for a deep dive into the dynamic world of cloud security, AI innovation, and the transformative power of strategic partnerships. In this episode of the Cloud and Clear podcast, Tony and Steve explore the unique challenges and opportunities of transitioning legacy …

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S9 E9: The United States 43:26

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The United States: one sovereign people, or really fifty different sovereigns in a trench coat? Find out as we discuss Orestes Brownson's description of America, eventually concluding that the American people were one unified whole long before 1787. We also discuss many other vitally important topics, such as where college students should vote and …

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How Stagwell is Transforming Global Marketing with Cloud and AI | EP 188 26:24

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In this episode of Cloud and Clear Podcast, Tony Safoian, CEO of SADA, interviews Mark Penn, the CEO of Stagwell, about his extraordinary career journey—from starting a business at age 12 to leading one of the top marketing firms today. Mark offers his perspective on how technology and data have reshaped marketing, reflects on his experience as Chi…

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S9 E8: Constitution of Government, Concluded 38:31

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Who really is the sovereign, and why is their job to promote the common good of the people of the nation? Find out as we conclude our discussion of the two constitutions of a nation, how the history of Rome reflects this idea, and when the overthrow of a ruler may be warranted! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us your op…

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S9 E7: Constitution of Government 32:57

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Is there a difference between the constitution of the people and the constitution of their government? How are those two constitutions related, and what is the role of God in their development? What about societies with terrible morals? Find out the answers to these questions and more! Follow us on Twitter! https://twitter.com/UlmtdOpinions Give us…

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How Mio Connects Google Workspace and Collaboration Tools Effortlessly | EP 187 21:33

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Explore the challenges and innovations in cross-platform collaboration as Tom Hadfield, CEO of Mio, discusses how his company is bridging the communication gap between Google Workspace and other collaboration tools on SADA’s Cloud and Clear podcast. This episode delves into the importance of chat interoperability and how Mio is enabling enterprises…