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Changing Tariffs Will Impact Technical Education—Here’s What to Do About It – Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast

Tariff policy is shifting by the day—and technical education won’t be immune.
From rising equipment costs to major changes in funding, curriculum, and workforce demand, this episode breaks down five critical outcomes that educators need to prepare for now. It’s not about predicting the future—it’s about scenario planning for what’s coming next.

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AI Regulation Can Wait—But Education Reform Can’t – State Senator Julian Bradley

AI, education, energy—these are key issues for states in 2025. In this episode, one state senator shares his perspective on how leaders should approach investment, policy, and regulation in tech and the workforce.

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The 50/50 University Model that Leaves Grads with 2.5 Years of Work Experience and $75k – Dr. Robert McMahan, President of Kettering University

What if every university graduate had 2.5 years of paid, full-time work experience before their first job? At Kettering University, they do. In this episode, President Dr. Robert McMahan explains how their 50/50 model flips the script on student debt, career readiness, and the role of higher ed in the workforce.

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Microsoft, the Packers, and the Venture Firm Betting on Midwest Innovation – Jill Enos, Managing Partner of TitletownTech

Move over, Silicon Valley. The next big tech breakthroughs are getting their start in Green Bay, Wisconsin with support from Microsoft & the Packers.

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The Lifelong Impact of Mentorship for STEM Students – Joe Tanner and Curtis Althaus, the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation

Join Joe Tanner, former astronaut, and Curtis Althaus, ASF Scholar, as they discuss the powerful impact of mentorship in shaping the future of STEM leaders and the lifelong value of community and growth.

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What Rising Tariffs Mean for Companies, Workers, and the Future of Trade – John Murphy, SVP & Head of International at the U.S. Chamber of Commerce

What Rising Tariffs Mean for Companies, Workers, and the Future of Trade John Murphy, Senior Vice President, Head of International – U.S. Chamber […]

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The Athlete’s Mindset in the Classroom: The Power of Confidence, Goal-Setting, and Positivity in STEM – Kathy Meyers, Teacher at Corner Canyon High School

How can sports psychology help students succeed in math and STEM? Kathy Meyers brings mindset techniques used by elite athletes into the math classroom, sharing how positivity, goal-setting, and resilience can build confidence and STEM skills.

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Baseball’s Infamous Scandal Inspired Its Biggest Tech Breakthrough…And Changed the Game Forever – John Hankins, Co-Inventor & Owner of PitchCom

A scandal rocked baseball, but it also sparked a tech revolution. Discover how PitchCom is transforming MLB with wireless communication, real-time data, and game-changing innovation in this fascinating conversation with co-inventor John Hankins.

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The Right Idea, The Right Founder: How Undercapitalized Entrepreneurs are Getting Their Shot – Jennifer Abele & Raquel Filmanowicz, Managing Partners at VC 414

Why do so many great startups go unfunded? This episode explores how undercapitalized entrepreneurs secure venture capital and what investors look for in the right idea, the right founder, and a scalable business.

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Can U.S. Manufacturing Keep Its Edge? What it Will Take to Compete Globally in 2025 – Congresswoman Haley Stevens

Can U.S. manufacturing stay competitive in 2025? Congresswoman Haley Stevens explores the policies, innovations, and workforce strategies needed to strengthen America’s industrial future in a rapidly evolving global market.

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