Bright Lights Big Data

Mike and Tammy discuss how closely Sim City games reflect reality, neural networks playing Sim City, and constraint optimization. Also, the cats go nuts and Mike lands some serious relationship points.

Mike and Tammy discuss ethical issues in urban planning and analytics, as well as a primer on neural networks.

Also relevant:

- "You Look Like a Thing And I Love You" by Janelle Shane: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07PBVN3YJ/ref=dp-kindle-redirect?_encoding=UTF8&btkr=1

- 24/7 neural network-generated death metal: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MwtVkPKx3RA

- Fat Bear Week (Oct 2-8): https://www.facebook.com/KatmaiNPP/?__tn__=%2Cd%2CP-R&eid=ARBOvWcDpgkRPmJpFyRCeBjiwxlio7xa-mluACsbZSZOKIuddLTd-ZQcoOZdRG6eAYuvXC4ZWT0pCDSl

Mike and Tammy talk with Daniel Beck about his work with DMARC's food network data and reporting.

To donate or volunteer, visit https://www.dmarcunited.org or call 515-277-6969.

Mike and Tammy chat with Mike's brother, Nate, about his work as the Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Chicago's PBS station, WTTW. Also, impressions and some dubious family revelations.

Stuff to know:

WTTW: https://www.wttw.com

Rent-a-Swag: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUCzGi11Sto

Center Grove Orchard: https://centergroveorchard.com

Mike and Tammy discuss a famous data set, and respond to a listener request about urban growth boundaries.

Mike and Tammy discuss the urban planning and analytics developments of theme parks - mostly Disney.

Boke Bowl restaurant in Portland, OR: https://www.bokebowl.com

No One Twerks Like Gaston lyrics:

https://knowyourmeme.com/photos/643184-gaston

The second and final part of our movie episode!

Marvel movies ranked by how many trains are in them: https://news.avclub.com/finally-the-marvel-cinematic-universe-films-ranked-by-1834615825

This is a little late because we’ve allll been sick. Part 1 of our 2-part movie review episode. Mike and Tammy each pick 1-2 movies that are good examples of their fields in action.

Some explanations:

Nash from Street Fighter

Billy Bones

Jim Jim Jimmy Jim

Corner Gas

Mike and Tammy chat with Keenan Crow of LBGTQ advocacy group One Iowa about policy issues, drag names, and the labyrinthine nature of the Iowa legislative workings.

Check out https://oneiowa.org for details on One Iowa and their upcoming events.

This week is all about the Women's World Cup! Join us as we discuss the game theory of penalty kicks, the impacts of hosting a major competition, and the gender pay gap in the US Soccer Federation.

Check out this NYT article for more data on the pay gap: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/04/22/sports/soccer/usmnt-uswnt-soccer-equal-pay.html