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   S13 · E6 · 19 May 2026 · 41 min

   A Need for Nuance: The Economist’s Andrew Palmer

   On today’s episode, Andrew Palmer, senior editor at The Economist, describes how organizations can experiment with generative AI while balancing speed, quality, and risk. At his own organization, Andrew and others test AI with human oversight to develop editing and publishing efficiencies. As the host of The Economist’s Boss Class podcast, Andrew speaks with leaders as well as early-career professionals, and highlights interesting insights from recent conversations around skills and hiring. Read the episode transcript here. Guest bio: A senior editor at The Economist, Andrew Palmer writes…

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   S13 · E5 · 5 May 2026 · 39 min

   Behind the AI in the Newsroom: The Washington Post’s Vineet Khosla

   In this episode, Sam speaks with Vineet Khosla, CTO of The Washington Post, about how AI is reshaping the way news is produced, delivered, and consumed. Vineet argues that journalism itself isn’t broken — but the formats people use to consume news are rapidly evolving, especially as audiences increasingly interact with information through AI. The conversation explores how the Post is experimenting with personalized AI podcasts, AI-powered research tools for journalists, and conversational news experiences that help readers understand not just what happened but why it matters and how it…

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   S13 · E4 · 21 Apr 2026 · 31 min

   Industrial AI for the Physical World: Siemens’s Peter Koerte

   In this episode, Sam talks with Peter Koerte, member of the managing board and chief strategy and technology officer of Siemens, about how industrial AI is quietly transforming the infrastructure that powers everyday life. While consumer AI grabs headlines, Peter explains how artificial intelligence is improving factories, transportation systems, energy grids, and buildings behind the scenes. The conversation explores what makes industrial AI different — from the need for near-perfect accuracy to the challenge of working with proprietary, domain-specific data. Peter shares examples like…

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   S13 · E3 · 7 Apr 2026 · 35 min

   Disintegrating the Org Chart: ServiceNow’s Jacqui Canney

   In this episode, Sam is joined by Jacqui Canney, chief people and AI enablement officer at ServiceNow. Jacqui outlines how the software company has embedded AI agents into processes like employee onboarding to automate tasks, personalize experiences, and free up people’s time to focus on higher-value work. She emphasizes that successful adoption of artificial intelligence requires strong change management, workforce training, and a focus on talent — not just technology — including companywide AI skill assessments and personalized learning paths. Tune in to learn why Jacqui sees AI as a human…

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   S13 · E2 · 24 Mar 2026 · 30 min

   Shifting AI From Fear to Optimism: U.S. Department of Labor’s Taylor Stockton

   In this episode, Sam speaks with Taylor Stockton, chief innovation officer at the U.S. Department of Labor, about how artificial intelligence is reshaping the workforce. Taylor emphasizes that AI is having an economywide impact, transforming tasks within nearly every job rather than affecting only certain industries or specific roles. He stresses the importance of helping workers and businesses adapt. He also argues that AI literacy is becoming a foundational skill and should be prioritized alongside soft skills like relationship building, which will remain essential for differentiation in…

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   S12 · 24 Feb 2026 · 33 min

   AI Is Not Improving Productivity: Nobel Laureate Daron Acemoglu

   In this bonus episode, Nobel Prize-winning economist Daron Acemoglu joins Sam to challenge some of the most common assumptions about artificial intelligence’s future. Drawing on his book Power and Progress, Daron argues that technology doesn’t have a fixed destiny — and that today’s choices will determine whether AI boosts workers or simply accelerates automation and inequality. He makes a case for focusing on new tasks that complement human skills, rather than replacing them, and warns that current incentives push AI toward centralization and automation by default. The conversation tackles…

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   S12 · 20 Jan 2026 · 43 min

   Connecting Language and (Artificial) Intelligence: Princeton’s Tom Griffiths

   In this bonus episode, Princeton University professor and artificial intelligence researcher Tom Griffiths joins Sam to unpack The Laws of Thought, his new book exploring how math has been used for centuries to understand how minds — human and machine — actually work. Tom walks through three main frameworks shaping intelligence today — rules and symbols, neural networks, and probability — and he explains why modern AI only makes sense when you see how those pieces fit together. The conversation connects cognitive science, large language models, and the limits of human versus machine…

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   S12 · E8 · 16 Dec 2025 · 32 min

   Hungry for Learning: Wendy’s Will Croushorn

   On today’s episode, Wendy’s product manager Will Croushorn joins Sam to share how FreshAi, the fast-food restaurant’s voice-based AI ordering system, is reinventing the drive-through experience for millions of customers. From handling 200 billion ways to order a Dave’s Double burger to making fast food more accessible for guests in multiple languages, Will reveals how empathy and innovation will positively impact the future of convenience. Learn how his team turns speech data into insight, builds trust in automation, and can even hide a few Easter eggs in your next order. Read the episode…

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   S12 · E7 · 8 Dec 2025 · 30 min

   Science, Innovation, and Economic Growth: OpenAI’s Ronnie Chatterji

   On this episode, OpenAI’s chief economist Ronnie Chatterji describes how artificial intelligence is reshaping both the economy and scientific innovation. Ronnie discusses the dual economic impacts of AI — the near-term boost from infrastructure investments like chips and data centers, and the longer-term productivity gains as AI tools integrate into enterprises and consumer life. Beyond consumer convenience, he notes, the key question for economists and corporate leaders alike is when — and how — AI will unlock sustained economic value inside organizations. Tune in for Ronnie's perspective…

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    S12 · E6 · 25 Nov 2025 · 28 min

    Creating More, Not Less, With AI: GeekWire’s Todd Bishop

    AI isn’t taking jobs — it’s changing what jobs are. On today’s episode, GeekWire’s Todd Bishop joins host Sam Ransbotham to dive into how artificial intelligence is reshaping work, learning, and creativity — not by replacing humans but by amplifying what we can do. From classrooms where students use AI on exams to newsrooms rethinking how news stories get written, they explore the opportunities (and headaches) of this new era. It’s a smart, funny, and refreshingly real look at how we’re all learning to work with our newestcoworker — artificial intelligence. Read the episode transcript here.…