revisits two of the greatest presidential speeches ever delivered: Ronald Reagan’s 1984 address at Pointe du Hoc, honoring the courage and sacrifice of the U.S. Army Rangers on D-Day, and John F. Kennedy’s 1962 Rice University speech, challenging America to go to the moon not because it was easy, but because it was hard.
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The Mission Generation Wants Impact. Must They Choose Between Tech and Public Service? Arun Gupta, CEO of NobleReach Foundation and Co-Author of The Mission Generation Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What if the
Is Your Organization Drifting? The 9-Step System to Reset and Lead with Clarity Jay C. Richards, U.S. Navy SWCC (Ret.), Author of The Standdown Framework Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ What can organizational
The AI Boom is Forcing a Reckoning on Risk and Regulation Patrick Sullivan, Vice President of Strategy & Innovation at A-LIGN Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Artificial intelligence is moving from novel feature
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum discusses America’s strategic priorities: achieving energy dominance, securing critical minerals independence from China, building AI infrastructure, and why data centers are now “intelligence factories.” Learn how rare earth minerals, nuclear power, and the Bureau of Indian Education fit into America’s competitive future.
Recorded live at The Reagan Center, Matt and Governor Scott Walker discuss the character, ranch life, and legacy of President Ronald Reagan
China is moving at a speed and scale the U.S. has never seen—and we saw it firsthand. In this episode, Matt Kirchner and Ashley Furniture CEO Todd Wanek break down what they witnessed inside China’s most advanced tech companies, robotics labs, logistics hubs, and manufacturing clusters, revealing insights few Americans ever get access to.
Senator Tammy Baldwin joins The TechEd Podcast to discuss bipartisan support for career and technical education, the future of apprenticeship laws, and funding for short-term training programs.
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.
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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What Rising Tariffs Mean for Companies, Workers, and the Future of Trade John Murphy, Senior Vice President, Head of International – U.S. Chamber of Commerce Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ With tariffs back
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.
Oak Ridge National Laboratory is transforming manufacturing with breakthroughs in 3D printing, smart technologies, bio-based materials, and cutting-edge workforce programs that are shaping the future of American innovation
Beyond the Buzz: The Real State of Artificial Intelligence, and 9 Insights To Move Us Forward Matt Kirchner, Host of The TechEd Podcast Love the episode? Leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ From boardrooms to classrooms, AI
Wisconsin is on the brink of an AI revolution, with a new report highlighting significant opportunities in manufacturing and education. With Microsoft’s $3.3 billion investment, the state is set to lead in AI innovation, transforming workforce development and creating a skilled talent pipeline for the future.
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Discover how Wisconsin attracted a $3.3 billion tech investment from Microsoft and what it means for the future of innovation in the region. Dale Kooyenga, President of MMAC, shares insights on Wisconsin’s transformation into a tech magnet and the critical role of education and leadership in this journey.
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Tech hubs are emerging in unexpected places in the U.S. Innovator and entrepreneur Greg Tehven (Emerging Prairie) gives advice for startups on this podcast.
You may know Leo Reddy from MSSC, but did you know he had an astounding career in foreign diplomacy during the height of the Cold War? Learn about his fascinating story and pivotal role in the Helsinki Accords during some of the most historic moments in our nation’s history.
From student-centric learning, to a K-12 career readiness roadmap, North Dakota has continuously updated their approach to education in order to best serve its students and communities. Now, hear from Governor Doug Burgum about how these lessons can be applied nationwide.
A “STEM-Powered Enterprise” with 100,000 engineers in its employ, the U.S. Department of Defense is on the cutting-edge of tech innovation in the world. DUSD Dr. David Honey gives us a unique glimpse into this work and how STEM education can pave the way to a career at the DOD.
Precision agriculture, predictive weather tech, nuclear fusion..these are just some emerging technologies we discuss with Congressman Frank Lucas. It’s an exciting time to be in a STEM field – a great reason to support and grow STEM education in America.
We sat down with Christopher Guith to get a sense for the global energy landscape – what do business owners need to know about energy policy, and how can education respond to emerging trends and technologies in the energy sector?
Brian Beaulieu, world-renown economist and CEO of ITR Economics, predicts what 2023 has in store for our global and national economy and how these trends will impact manufacturing and technical education.
Darca Schools CEO Gil Pereg shares how the private equity model has enabled his organization to affect positive change in Israel’s schools.
Senator Todd Young, U.S. Senator for Indiana, joins us to talk about the CHIPS and Science Act and how it will impact semiconductor manufacturing and research around emerging technologies in the United States
Sequoya Borgman discusses strategies for business owners to help raise their company’s value – including professionalizing the business, investing in automation, and having a workforce development plan.
In episode two of our two-part series with Automation Alley Executive Director and CEO Tom Kelly, we get into some of these initiatives that deploy cutting-edge technologies like 3D printing, blockchain, artificial intelligence and more.
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Tom Kelly, Executive Director and CEO of Automation Alley, shares his insights into the current state of Industry 4.0 in the U.S., what manufacturers can be doing to embrace digital transformation, and the role of collaboration in these efforts
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Janelle Duray, EVP and COO of Jobs for America’s Graduates, provides insight into the 3-pronged strategy that enables JAG specialists to prepare students for success in education, life and work.
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Johnson Controls’ Marc Vandiepenbeeck gives the inside scoop on the company’s investments in smart technology and the future of building controls.
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