Heinz Radio
73 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 3 years ago - ★★★★★ - 10 ratingsHeinz Radio is a podcast created by the students of Carnegie Mellon University's Heinz College. Students host conversations with faculty, community members, and professionals at the intersection of public policy, technology, and the arts.
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Community Health & Equity with Erin Dalton from DHS
July 13, 2021 02:22 - 29 minutes - 40.6 MBIn this episode of Heinz Radio, we sat down with Erin Dalton to talk about the intersection of equity and community health and the role that the Allegheny County Department of Human Services plays in that space. We also spoke about the impact that COVID-19 has had public health, and concluded with a touch of optimism for the future of equity in community health. Erin Dalton is the Director of the Allegheny County Department of Human Services, which provides community-based programs to fami...
Creating Immersive Experiences with the Arts & Tech: A Conversation with ARTECHOUSE
March 29, 2021 12:00 - 32 minutes - 23.5 MBThe arts and technology are often considered to be opposites of one another; however, they can also be merged to create immersive spaces that inspire wonder, creativity, and imagination. One such example is ARTECHOUSE, an immersive artspace that engages the audience in innovative hi-tech art both in physical locations as well as on their mobile app. In this episode, we had a chance to talk to Lena Galperina, the Visitor Experience Director at ARTECHOUSE, about her views on how the arts and t...
Is Amazon Evil? Part 2 Professor Ari Lightman & Attorney Michael A. Finio
March 09, 2021 08:26 - 37 minutes - 52.2 MBIn the last episode, we spoke to two distinguished professors of economics at Heinz College, doctors Lowell Taylor and Martin Gaynor, to explore the economics of how a company like Amazon could grow so quickly to control half of the US online retail market, what the consequences could be for consumers, and whether we should be worried about a complete monopoly. Today, we will explore how existing anti-trust laws could be maneuvered to deal with Amazon and other tech giants. We spoke with A...
Is Amazon Evil? Part 2 Professor Ari Lightman & Attorney Michael A. Finio
March 09, 2021 08:26In the last episode, we spoke to two distinguished professors of economics at Heinz College, doctors Lowell Taylor and Martin Gaynor, to explore the economics of how a company like Amazon could grow so quickly to control half of the US online retail market, what the consequences could be for consumers, and whether we should be worried about a complete monopoly. Today, we will explore how existing anti-trust laws could be maneuvered to deal with Amazon and other tech giants. We spoke with A...
Is Amazon Evil? Part 1 with Dr. Lowell Taylor & Dr. Martin Gaynor
February 15, 2021 13:00 - 23 minutes - 20.4 MBThis week’s episode is the first in a special two-part series investigating the question, “Is Amazon evil?” We take a close look at the e-commerce giant and some of the most alarming warnings that have been raised about their meteoric rise to market dominance. In Part 1, we spoke with two distinguished professors of economics at the Heinz College, Dr. Lowell Taylor and Dr. Martin Gaynor, to understand the economics of how a company like Amazon could grow so quickly to control half of the US ...
Building Equitable Transportation Networks Part 2: Autonomous Vehicles with Allante Whitmore
January 18, 2021 13:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBIn the second part of our "Building Equitable Transportation Networks" series, we sat down with Allante Whitmore to talk about the autonomous vehicle landscape and how future developments in this space can take equity considerations into account. We examined the synergies between public transportation innovation and autonomous vehicles. We explored the ways in which autonomous vehicle research and development has been both bolstered and hindered by COVID-19. We concluded the interview by tal...
Building Equitable Transportation Networks Part 1: AI with Haley Townsend
January 04, 2021 13:00 - 31 minutes - 43.7 MBHappy new years! In this episode, we sat down with Haley Townsend to discuss the use of artificial intelligence in the transportation space. How can artificial intelligence be used to ensure that transportation systems are equitable across socioeconomic and accessibility lines? In what ways has the COVID-19 pandemic complicated and enhanced attempts to use artificial intelligence in the transportation industry? We explored these questions and concluded by discussing how policymakers can ensu...
Arts & Entertainment in the Time of COVID-19 Part 3: Theme Parks with Christine Barnes
December 22, 2020 00:23 - 19 minutes - 26.2 MBIn our final part of the Arts & Entertainment in the time of COVID-19 series, we had the opportunity to chat with Christine Barnes, a theme park creative and video game enthusiast. We discussed the effects of the pandemic on the theme park industry, what ways theme parks are integrating aspects from video games, how theme parks are changing and ways it will continue to evolve. Christine M. Barnes is an Alumni of Carnegie Mellon University has been bringing magic to the stage since she was...
Arts & Entertainment in the Time of COVID-19 Part 2: Live Entertainment with Whitney Jefferson
December 08, 2020 18:52 - 30 minutes - 23.6 MBIn the second part of our series on arts & entertainment in the time of COVID-19, we spoke with Whitney Jefferson about the state of live entertainment. Whitney is a second-year Master of Entertainment Industry Management Student here at Heinz College, and she spent the summer doing research on how live entertainment venues are handling the pandemic with the AMT lab. Whitney’s passion for the entertainment industry began when she was a teenager. She decided to attend Albright College to ge...
Arts & Entertainment in the Time of COVID-19 with Lisa Alexander
November 23, 2020 13:00 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBWe had the chance to sit down with Lisa Alexander, in the first episode of our series on arts & entertainment in the time of COVID-19. Lisa Alexander is currently the PR Marketing Manager for Calliope: The Pittsburgh Folk Music Society, where she has worked for nine years and taken on a variety of roles. Also a writer, she holds an MFA in poetry from Drew University and has published her poems widely. She lives in Pittsburgh.
The Interdisciplinary Art of Precision Medicine with Dr. Philip Empey
March 18, 2020 12:51 - 26 minutes - 24.5 MBMost of us have heard about precision medicine, but do we know how this patient-centered care actually works? This week, we’re sharing our interview with Dr. Philip Empey, Associate Director for Pharmacogenomics of the Pitt/UPMC Institute of Precision Medicine. Dr. Empey helps us understand precision medicine and pharmacogenomics, discussing its potential for improving healthcare and the preparation necessary for its success. Dr. Philip Empey is the Associate Director for Pharmacogeno...
Let's Get Ethical: Data Ethics with Laura Norén
February 24, 2020 13:00 - 27 minutes - 37.3 MBWe're living in a time when so many companies have access to so much information about us that it is easier and easier to both predict and shape our behavior. How can we trust that our data is being used fairly and respectfully? This episode looks at the complex issues behind defining and enforcing corporate ethical behavior in the burgeoning field of data science. Host Sormeh Yazdi conducts a remote interview with Dr. Laura Norén, whose work focuses on employee data rights, capable data g...
Understanding Internet Culture with Taylor Lorenz
February 10, 2020 11:00 - 28 minutes - 25.2 MBTaylor Lorenz is a tech reporter for the New York Times covering internet culture, from memes to social media influencers to emerging online trends. In this episode, Taylor shares her views on “Ok Boomer,” the “flattening” of politics by social media and the internet, and the causes of the United States’ internet regulation vacuum. Follow @TaylorLorenz on Twitter, Instagram, and in the New York Times Style Section - or risk losing touch with the youths.
Putting Government in Its Place: The Case for a New Deal 3.0
January 28, 2020 03:31 - 26 minutes - 26.1 MBDavid Riemer is an attorney and policy expert whose career in public service spans over four decades. In this week's episode of Heinz Radio, host Collin T Hayes spoke with Riemer about his new book, "Putting Government in Its Place: The Case for a New Deal 3.0." The book provides an expansive and comprehensive history of how America's government and political economy have transformed in the nearly 90 years since Franklin Roosevelt was first elected President. Riemer also argues that a "compl...
Tackling the Sustainable Development Goals one bite at a time
January 13, 2020 08:54 - 31 minutes - 43.8 MBWelcome back to Heinz Radio and welcome to year 2020! We hope you had a great holiday break and, for those of you listeners that are current students, we’re hoping you are feeling at least somewhat ready to restart classes again! The sustainable development goals, developed by people and representatives from 193 nations, encompass 17 goals, from ending poverty, to protecting life on land and underwater, to reducing inequality, to eliminating hunger, all by 2030. How exactly is CMU going to...
Objectively Good Government with Sara Cortez
November 25, 2019 12:30 - 30 minutes - 42.3 MBSara Cortez is a 2017 graduate of the Heinz College’s Master of Science in Public Policy and Management program. Since August 2017, she has worked as a Fiscal and Policy Analyst at the California Legislative Analyst’s Office, in the program areas of Early Education, Child Care, and Child Nutrition. The California Legislative Analyst's Office, or LAO, serves as the "eyes and ears" of the California Legislature, providing fiscal and policy advice and nonpartisan budget analysis to ensure th...
New Frontiers in Labor with Mario Khreiche
November 11, 2019 13:00 - 30 minutes - 23 MBIn this week's episode, Justin speaks with Mario Khreiche, a postdoctoral associate at the University of Pittsburgh's History Department. Mario's background in Political & Cultural Thought informs his current research on digital labor and the politics of automation. Justin and Mario discuss some of the new developments in work and the economy resulting from advances in technology. They touch on the gig economy, the gamification of labor, the inequitable distribution of automation’s benefits,...
Applying Data Analysis to Human Rights Investigations with Patrick Ball
November 04, 2019 13:00 - 24 minutes - 23 MBThorough data analysis is crucial to human rights investigations – but collecting and understanding these data can provide an incredible challenge. In this week’s episode, Patrick Ball, Director of Research at Human Rights Data Analysis Group, joins us to discuss his experience with these challenges and the importance of applying rigorous science to human rights investigations. Patrick Ball, PhD, has spent the last 25 years conducting quantitative analysis for truth commissions, non-governm...
A possible fix to public assistance programs with FII's Lauren Renaud
October 28, 2019 12:00 - 26 minutes - 23.2 MBHow can we help lift people out of poverty for good? Heinz alum Lauren Renaud ('17), now Director of Analytics for the Family Independence Initiative, says we should start by assuming that people who have experienced poverty know more about their unique needs than any government official, philanthropist, or policy professional. The Family Independence Initiative (FII) is a nonprofit that promotes unrestricted cash transfers as a way to alleviate poverty. They also host online forums where ...
Disruption Disrupted (Co-Release: Consequential, Episode 1)
October 23, 2019 15:42 - 33 minutes - 34.6 MBThis week Heinz Radio is co-releasing an episode from another Podcast on CMU's Campus. We hope you enjoy! Are the robots coming for your job? The answer isn’t quite that simple. We look at what’s real and what’s hype in the narrative of industry disruption, how we might be able to better predict future technological change and how artificial intelligence will change our understanding of the nature of intelligence itself.
Leadership and Strategy with U.S. Army Colonel Chris Cox
October 07, 2019 12:00 - 29 minutes - 31.9 MBEach spring at Heinz College, the U.S. Army War College drops by for a weekend to run the International Strategic Crisis Negotiation Exercise (ISCNE). In this week's special two-part episode, we're finding out what the ISCNE is all about and what kind of lessons the students take away from it. In the first half of the episode, Vanessa speaks with ISCNE mentor and U.S. Army Colonel Chris Cox about leadership and cooperation in large organizations. Col Cox is a former Army War College fellow...
Chris Castro on How to Build Sustainable Cities
September 30, 2019 05:16 - 35 minutes - 34.1 MBChris Castro, Director of Sustainability for the City of Orlando, stopped by Heinz College last spring to deliver a lecture about urban sustainability. Afterward, he sat down with Heinz Radio to discuss his efforts to incorporate the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals into Orlando’s sustainability and resilience strategy, and how he has relied on his experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors to craft innovative solutions to the challenges facing Orlando. This week...
Technology for the People: Public Interest Technology with Afua Bruce
September 23, 2019 11:00 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBDesigning a better foster care application process. Listening to the people. Creating a process that works for (literally) everyone. This week, Afua Bruce, Director of Engineering at New America's Public Interest Technology program, joins us to talk about how technology is being used to benefit the public, how policy and technology have been increasingly colliding, and why listening is so important when designing for the public.
Social Impact Investing with Joe Blair
September 16, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 95.6 MBAt Obvious Ventures, where Joe Blair is a Vice President and investor, they invest in companies that have a #worldpositive impact -- AKA businesses that have sustainable positive impact, whose profits further their purpose, and whose margins drive their mission. How does this kind of investing - #worldpositive, social impact investing - work? What are the tensions between social impact investing and the unintended consequences of rushing out products? How do policy and regulation come in...
Polarization in America with Former Congressman Jason Altmire [Rebroadcast]
September 09, 2019 14:27 - 45 minutes - 35.7 MBREBROADCAST (Original Publication Date: July 30, 2018) This week, we're republishing one of the original Heinz Radio episodes. In this episode, Eugene Leventhal interviewed Former Congressman Jason Altmire. They talked about his book, Dead Center: How Political Polarization Divided America and What We Can Do About It, as well as his experience in Congress as a centrist candidate from Western Pennsylvania. Jason told Eugene about the burden of re-elections and campaigning and how young peop...
The Future of Digital Privacy with Dr. Alessandro Acquisti
September 04, 2019 13:22 - 32 minutes - 16.7 MBJoin us this week with Dr. Alessandro Acquisti, a highly esteemed Professor of Information Technology and Public Policy at Heinz College. Dr. Acquisti is the recipient of numerous awards for his research in privacy economics and is a trailblazer in the field. We discuss Dr. Acquisti's background, his research on the predictability of social security numbers, and the future of digital privacy. Here is a link to his TED Talk that has over a million views: https://www.ted.com/talks/alessandro...
Social Innovation with Smita Satiani
August 19, 2019 11:00 - 32 minutes - 25.6 MBWelcome to this week’s episode of Heinz Radio. Back in April, we had Smita Satiani come to campus to give a talk at Heinz College on moonshots. Smita is the head of Innovation Policy on the F-SOC or Free Space Optical Communications project at X. If you haven’t heard of X before, they are the moonshot factory under Alphabet. I enjoyed this conversation with Smita where I got to ask her about the approach towards innovation they take on at X. We talked about some of the differences between...
Opioids in America with Sam Quinones
July 15, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 83.2 MBWelcome to this week's episode of Heinz Radio with host, Eugene Leventhal. Back in April, Sam Quinones came to CMU's campus to give a talk as part of the University Lecture Series. Sam is a journalist and author of the book Dreamland: The True Tale of America's Opiate Epidemic - a really engaging read despite how heavy the topic is. We were excited to get to talk to Sam about the book and about how synthetic opioids were present when he was researching for it. We started the interview talk...
Democratic Debate Special Edition!
July 01, 2019 07:10 - 43 minutes - 36.8 MBWith 216 days until the Iowa Caucuses and 491 days until the 2020 Election, the campaign to nominate the next Democratic Presidential candidate has already started to heat up. Twenty candidates took to the stage last week in Miami for two nights of debates, and loyal Heinz Radio listeners might have recognized to familiar faces in the crowded field. This week, we’re bringing you our interviews with Congressman Tim Ryan and Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, IN, who joined Collin T Hayes las...
Risk Assessments at Sentencing in Pennsylvania
June 17, 2019 12:00 - 34 minutes - 36.5 MBIn 2010, the Pennsylvania State Legislature mandated that the Pennsylvania Commission on Sentencing create a risk assessment tool to be used at sentencing. Since then, the Commission has worked to create a tool that meets this mandate and addresses public concerns about fairness, bias and the criminal justice system itself. In this episode, Kate Vander Wiede and Collin T. Hayes talk to several experts - from the legislature (Representative Todd Stephens), the Commission (Executive Directo...
Current Year: 03 AML
June 03, 2019 10:00 - 43 minutes - 46.1 MBIn this week's episode, host Vanessa speaks with Dr. Mark Kamlet. Dr. Kamlet is a professor of economics and public policy and a former provost who has been with Carnegie Mellon University since 1976. His research focuses on the economic impacts of automation and AI. In this episode, he explains the history of machine learning at CMU, the development of Pittsburgh since the collapse of the local steel industry, and how the two are related. Dr. Kamlet shares his insight on why machine lear...
Venezuela Crisis with John Polga-Hecimovich
May 20, 2019 02:50 - 40 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode of Heinz Radio guest interviewer Claudia Bustamante from Carnegie Mellon’s Latino/a Graduate Student Association sat down with John Polga-Hecimovich, assistant professor of comparative politics at the United States Naval Academy, to discuss the ongoing political and economic turmoil in Venezuela. Claudia and John discuss the details of the conflict, the key players in the current political standoff, and the role of bureaucracies, the military, and the international community ...
Policy through an Understanding of Data, Systems, and Experiences: A Season 1 Recap
May 13, 2019 11:00 - 36 minutes - 49.9 MBIn this week's episode, we take a walk down memory lane and revisit 12 of the 40 episodes published in the inaugural season of the podcast. Come along with host Matthew Fochs as he explores some of the underlying themes that have popped up each week despite the diverse background and interests of our guests. A full breakdown and links to each of the 12 episodes highlighted in this recap can be found on the podcast website at www.heinz-radio.com. Thank you all for listening and we are exc...
Advanced Technology in the Healthcare Sector with Joe Marks
April 29, 2019 14:47 - 30 minutes - 31.5 MBThis week's episode Corina Paraschiv sits down with the Executive Director of the Center for Machine Learning and Health at CMU, Joe Marks. After graduating from Harvard University, Mr. Marks has been involved with invention and innovation in applied computing for over 30 years in multiple contexts and industries, including defense, media & entertainment, marketing, and healthcare. Corina and Mark discuss the ways in which machine learning has and continues to affect the healthcare sector....
An Open and Digital Government with Cori Zarek
April 22, 2019 12:00 - 32 minutes - 31.4 MBCori Zarek has spent her professional life working on transparent, open and digital government. In our interview, Cori describes some of the work she did in these areas during Obama administration, why an open and digital government matters, and how she has continued to fight for it since leaving the White House.
Legacy of Cesar Chavez and Effective Activism
April 15, 2019 06:12 - 39 minutes - 41.6 MBHave you ever felt extremely passionate about a cause but don’t know how to be an effective activist? You might find some inspiration in this week’s episode of Heinz Radio where host Chinmayee interviews Eduardo Chavez, director of the documentary Hailing Cesar and grandson of the legendary civil rights activist César Chávez. In the episode, Eduardo discusses his grandfather’s legacy as a champion for farmworker’s rights, what he learned from creating the documentary, and what impact he ...
Jeff Meisel: Government Innovation and the 2020 Census
April 08, 2019 04:00 - 36 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week, Jeff Meisel sits down with Collin T Hayes to discuss his experience working in the federal government and the 2020 census, which will be the first ever to be conducted online. Jeff discusses the path that led him to public service after a career in the tech industry (2:18). He also explains some of the initiatives that he worked on at the Census Bureau and the Department of Commerce to innovate these bureaucracies (3:20). Jeff worked in the federal government from 2014 to 2018, an...
Puerto Rico: The Last Colony with Juan Agustin Marquez
April 01, 2019 07:28 - 43 minutes - 42.3 MBJuan Agustin Marquez is a Puerto Rican filmmaker and a four time Emmy award winner. His documentary "The Last Colony" was released in 2015 and follows the events leading up to Puerto Rico's fourth plebiscite, a national referendum to decide the future of the island's status as US territory. Marquez visited Heinz College on March 22 to discuss Puerto Rico's relationship with the US in the aftermath of Hurricane Maria, its efforts to recover from the devastation of the storm, and the future of...
Urban Agriculture and Local Government with Shelly Danko+Day
March 25, 2019 10:00 - 45 minutes - 43.1 MBThis week's Heinz Radio episode features Shelly Danko+Day from Pittsburgh's Department of City Planning talking with Kate Vander Weide about the ins and outs of local government. Shelly has a broad background in food systems and gets into the weeds on creating a program to allow community members to make productive use of vacant lots, legalizing chickens & compost, promoting farmers markets, and learning the ropes on how to be an advocate within government. If you're interested ...
AI, Ethics, & Regulation with David Danks
March 18, 2019 03:24 - 56 minutes - 109 MBIn this week's episode, Preetha Swamy and Eugene Leventhal interview Professor David Danks. He is the Head of the Philosophy Department, the L.L. Thurstone Professor of Philosophy and Psychology, and teaches cross-listed courses on AI and Ethics. This discussion touched on the state of regulation relating to AI and what can be learned about regulating new technologies as a whole. We also discussed the ethics relating to AI and what kind of backgrounds are necessary to avoid the kinds of pi...
A Roundtable Discussion on Institutional Racism and How Students Can Fight For Diversity with Khalil Muhammad
March 11, 2019 19:16 - 1 hour - 47.6 MBThis week, we’re featuring Khalil G. Muhammad,Professor of History, Race and Public Policy at Harvard Kennedy School and a Suzanne Young Murray Professor at the Radcliffe Institute for Advanced Study. Khalil has spent his professional life examining the intersections of race, democracy, inequity and criminal justice in modern U.S. History, and this year he was CMU’s Martin Luther King keynote lecturer. This episode features a roundtable discussion with several CMU students and focuses on i...
Bitcoin & Trust with Ariella, Eugene's Niece
March 04, 2019 16:34 - 15 minutes - 16.7 MBHave you ever wondered why you should care about bitcoin? In this episode, Eugene sat down with his 8-year old niece Ariella to discuss just that! They talk about bitcoin and one of its innovations in terms of adding trust in a peer to peer environment. During this fun little chat, Ariella and Eugene also touched on the role that banks play in terms of providing security and peer to peer transactions overall. We hope you enjoy the episode, and don't forget to say hi on Instagram and Face...
Bots, Disinformation and Network Analysis with Dr. Kathleen Carley
February 25, 2019 13:20 - 31 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this week’s episode, hosts Spriha Gupta and Vanessa Kolb speak with Dr. Kathleen Carley about bots and disinformation on social media. Dr. Carley is a professor in Carnegie Mellon University’s School of Computer Science and is the director of the Center for Computational Analysis of Social and Organizational Systems. She tells us about her pioneering work in dynamic network analysis, which has been applied to disaster and disease response, counter-terrorism, evaluation of cybersecurity th...
The Power of Civil Discourse with Cordell Carter
February 18, 2019 13:00 - 49 minutes - 21.6 MBThis week on Heinz Radio, Sara Jackson sits down with Cordell Carter, Executive Director of the Socrates Program at the Aspen Institute. They talk about Cordell’s journey reviving civil discourse around the world, driving leaders to wrestle with the tensions in every big decision they make, and showing people the complexity of making tough policy choices. Sarah and Cordell also talk about the state of news, the decentralized nature of Cordell’s work, how he curates speakers and participant...
The Future of Technology in Education with Sam Franklin
February 11, 2019 12:00 - 39 minutes - 54.3 MBSam Franklin is the VP of Schools for AltSchool, a network of tuition-funded pre-kindergarten through 8th-grade lab schools throughout San Francisco and New York City. Prior to his current job, Sam worked as the Executive Director for the Office of Teacher Effectiveness at Pittsburgh Public Schools. Beginning his teaching career as 6th-grade math and science teacher as an AmeriCorps member, Sam went on to receive his MSPPM from Heinz College in 2007. Utilizing the ideas developed in his syst...
Analyzing the Urban Commons with Dan O'Brien
February 04, 2019 05:01 - 45 minutes - 43.9 MBDaniel O'Brien is a data analyst with the Boston Area Research Initiative and an associate professor of Public Policy and Urban Affairs at Northeastern University. He visited Heinz College on January 29 to give a lecture about how Boston has used data generated from its 311 system to understand neighborhood "custodianship," or how residents use and maintain public spaces and to discuss his book The Urban Commons. O'Brien sat down with co-hosts Kate Vander Wiede and Collin T Hayes to discuss ...
Aiming for Art in Smart Cities with Dr. Brett Crawford and Jenée Iyer
January 28, 2019 15:32 - 33 minutes - 26.2 MBIn this week’s episode, we explore the world of art and technology. Hosts Abhijit Nimbalkar and Kate Vander Wiede talk with Dr. Brett Crawford and Jenée Iyer about why art is so important to society and how it can and should play a role in cities. They discuss how artificial intelligence, chat bots, augmented reality and other emerging technologies have been changing the way that people engage with art across the world. Dr. Brett Crawford is an assistant professor at Heinz College and th...
US-China Battle for Tech Supremacy with Paul Triolo
January 21, 2019 11:00 - 37 minutes - 51.2 MBThis week, Matthew Fochs sits down with Paul Triolo. Paul is a China Digital Economy Fellow at New America focusing on global technology policy issues, cyber-security, internet governance, ICT regulatory issues, and emerging areas such as automation, AI/Big Data, ambient intelligence, and fintech. While the relationship between the US and China has a long history of tension, recent actions by the governments of both counties has brought those tensions to a new pinnacle. Matthew Fochs had ...
Data Analytics and Social Justice with Samuel Sinyangwe
January 14, 2019 14:50 - 1 hour - 119 MBThis week, guest host and Heinz alum Rondell Jordan teams up with Jason to interview Sam Sinyangwe. Sam is a policy analyst and activist who founded Campaign Zero - a platform of 10 policy interventions aimed at reducing police violence across the country. He also produced Mapping Police Violence, a database of police killings in the U.S. Rondell and Jason talk to Sam about how data and people interact to both amplify and reduce biases, and his approach to better processes for collecting...
Talking About Race with Ijeoma Oluo, Part 2
January 07, 2019 15:24 - 40 minutes - 77.4 MBThis week, we have part two of our interview with Ijeoma Oluo, hosted by M. Shernell Smith. Shernell is the Associate Director for Community Engagement at the Center for Student Diversity and Inclusion here at CMU. She is an activist and community leader who has spent years championing sustainability, social inclusion, and economic prosperity for CMU students and the broader Pittsburgh community. Shernell talks with Ijeoma about current issues and dove a bit more deeply into her personal ...