Battletested with Tanya Acker

How can you get the most of A.I.? How do you protect against it going rogue? Greg Mushen, software engineer and former hater of running, used ChatGPT to help him develop a running habit which led to a 26-lb weight loss. Listen as he explains how he made the most of “The Machine” while also guarding against some of its more troubling habits (which include “hallucinating”!)

Then, Tanya speaks to Martinus Evans, who turned a hater’s taunt into the inspiration for a fitness movement.

This special re-release with Ambassador Robert O’Brien, where we talk Russia and China, remains particularly relevant. You should tune in.

Tanya talks to Nathan Firesheets, the engineer who rose to the Disney Challenge, about his hacks for having the most fun in the Magic Kingdom.

Tanya talks to the member of the House Armed Services Committee about Russia’s war on Ukraine; the price of gas; and his new book, Dignity in a Digital Age: Making Tech Work for All of Us.

Tanya talks to Nora Langdon, a champion powerlifter with many titles (!!) about her recipe for a great life. 

Tanya talks to nationally syndicated advice columnist Amy Dickinson (“Ask Amy”) about the problems we always seem to have; her mother’s triumph; good apologies; and her “life hacks”. Plus: relationships, blending families, bullies… and more. (Apparently, we can’t stop Asking Amy.)

Tanya talks to the Kool And The Gang frontman about being the most sampled group in hip hop; how the music business has changed over the years; music education for kids; and, making champagne.

Tanya talks to award-winning performer Melba Moore about breaking the mold throughout her life and career and staying ready for new adventures!

Tanya and the author of The Courage of Compassion: A Journey from Judgment to Connection talk about justice, accountability, and why an extra shot of empathy might go a long way everywhere.

An estimated 37 million Americans suffer from chronic kidney disease. Tanya talks to internist Dr. Sherril Rieux and nephrologist Dr. Vincent Anthony about beating this silent killer.