David Giard

Episode 926

Gaines Kergosien on AI Governance, Security, and Adoption Challenges

Gaines Kergosien is using AI extensively in his work with defense contractors. He discusses some of the challenges AI brings and how he uses AI and other tools an...

Do you like love stories? Do you like tear-jerkers? If so, Nicholas Sparks's 1996 novel, "The Notebook," is for you.

The book begins with an old man reading from a notebook to an old woman. His arthritis is so bad that he can no longer hold a pen to write, and his body is frail and bent over with age. But his mind is sharp, unlike hers. Alzheimer's has deprived the wom...

Saul Bellow's 1975 novel, "Humboldt's Gift," tells its story through the eyes of playwright Charlie Citrine and his relationship with his friend, poet Von Humboldt Fleisher.

The book begins with Charlie learning of Humboldt's death and recalling their friendship - a friendship that ended years before the poet's death. After numerous flashbacks, Bellow returns to the po...

Episode 925

Julie Lerman on Pottery

After decades in IT consulting, Julie Lerman retired and rediscovered her love for pottery. She talks about the process of creating objects out of clay and the tools involved in this process.

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11/01/2026
Today I am grateful for a visit from Debbie and Amanda this weekend!

10/31/2026
Today I am grateful to the organizers of #MiTechCon for an excellent conference this week!

10/30/2026
Today I am grateful to deliver a presentation on Cybersecurity yesterday at #MITechCon

10/29/2026
Today I am grateful to attend the #MiTechC...