Hey y'all! In this episode, I have a virtual discussion with Mark Blacknell, author, veteran, and meditation teacher. He talks some about his journey to Buddhism and meditation and why sometimes we need to "Just Stare at the Damn Wall". I hope that you enjoy listening as much as I enjoyed talking to him.

https://stareatthewall.org/

Why are we so politically exhausted? Do we sometimes have to step back? How long do we do so before recharging?

In this episode, I sit down for a virtual meeting with Sam Daley-Harris. Sam is the founder of RESULTS as well as the author of Reclaiming Our Democracy: Healing the Break Between People and Government. Our conversation includes topics such as voter apathy, protests, and political exhaustion.. SIGNUP SHEET FOR THOSE READY TO TAKE ACTION

Sam's book website

RESULTS

What's going on in Edtech? Have we gone too far w/ AI? I talk with Lindy Hockenbary, host of Make EdTech 100 about the AI trend in Ed. Tech and remind teachers and students alike that technology is to be a supplement and not a replacement.

Her podcast is available on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Podcast Addict.

LINKS TO SOME OF THE TOOLS REFERENCED BELOW:

AI Trust You: Build Trust in AI AdoptionCanva: Visual Suite for Everyone

Canva Essentials Professional Certificate

Snorkel AI

Book Creator

ScanningPens

WebAIM Contrast Checker

Kami

FeedbackFruits: Scale high-quality learning design effortlessly.

Perusall | Increase Student Engagement with Social Learning

Hypothesis | The #1 Social Annotation Tool for Higher EducationHelperbird: Your Reading, Writing & Accessibility AssistantImmersive Reader

https://h5p.com/

https://h5p.org/

Nearpod

How is AI impacting politics globally? What is the future of AI? What do we need to know about Generative AI? Shomron Jacob, an AI strategist based in Silicone Valley joins me in this conversation where we talk about everything from deepfakes to avatars to women being targeted w/ AI in Iran. This was a mellow, yet solid conversation. Enjoy!

https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/apparent-gunshots-heard-near-white-223900623.html?fr=sycsrp_catchall

https://www.thedailybeast.com/sam-littler-boyfriend-of-lucy-harrison-killed-by-maga-texas-father-speaks-out/

https://fox17.com/news/local/chud-the-builder-court-order-dalton-eatherly-tennessee-shooting-case-clarksville-nashville-social-media-montgomery-county-attempted-first-degree-murder-employing-a-firearm-during-a-dangerous-felony-aggravated-assault-causing-serious-bodily-injury

Judge orders 'Chud the Builder’ to stop discussing Tennessee shooting case publiclyChud The Builder Court Win As Judge Denies Restraining OrderLouisiana May 2026 Election Results

Three-judge panel to rule on NAACP challenge of redrawn Tennessee district map

Oklahoma has recently become the 17th state to ban child marriage (i.e., marriages involving anyone under the age of 18). SB504 was co-authored by two Republicans, yet received the most opposition from their Republican colleagues.

https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-politics/oklahoma-child-marriage-ban-law

https://www.unchainedatlast.org/child-marriage-in-the-u-s/

https://www.news9.com/oklahoma-politics/oklahoma-child-marriage-ban-law

https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/votes/House/SB504_VOTES.HTM

https://www.oklegislature.gov/cf/2025-26%20SUPPORT%20DOCUMENTS/votes/Senate/SB504_VOTES.HTM

In this episode, I chat w/ Kevin Sisco of the Sisco Report. We talk about everything from health insurance, financial institutions, AI dates and Data centers.

Click here to view the transcript.

This is best listened to with earbuds.

Just days before the winner of the New Orleans election was set to take office for this position, LA GOP eliminated the role.

Louisiana Republicans eliminate elected position days before Democrat was to assume office

In this episode, I have a conversation w/ Dr. Michael Nuccitelli of iPredator. We talk about various types of predatory internet behavior. There is discussion of suicide so please listen with caution.

ipredator.com

https://www.instagram.com/drnucc/

https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelnuccitelli

https://independent.academia.edu/MichaelNuccitelliPsyD

https://enr.elections.virginia.gov/results/public/virginia/elections/2026-April-21-Special/ballot-items/01000000-b74a-1167-ae8c-08de7ea0aabf

https://www.fox5dc.com/news/virginia-redistricting-update-judge-blocks-certification-new-congressional-maps

https://www.texastribune.org/2026/04/23/virginia-texas-republicans-redistricting-war-congress-trump/

https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/2026-election/indiana-republicans-swatting-attacks-redistricting-rcna246689