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Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 49: The Listener Press!On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing: Listener Presses: This year we have 20 fantastic titles from our listeners. Our TBRs exploded, and we hope yours do too! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site) . . . . . 1:54 - Your Listener Presses 2:02 - The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney (pressed by Katie) 3:42 - The Last Woman in the World by Inga Simpson (pressed by...
2025-07-1452 min
Currently ReadingSeason 7, Episode 49: The Listener Press!On this episode of Currently Reading, Meredith and Kaytee are discussing:Listener Presses: This year we have 20 fantastic titles from our listeners. Our TBRs exploded, and we hope yours do too! Show notes are time-stamped below for your convenience. Read the transcript of the episode (this link only works on the main site). . . . . 1:54 - Your Listener Presses2:02 - The Glorious Heresies by Lisa McInerney (pressed by Katie)3:42 - The Last Woman in the World by Inga Simpson (pressed by Carlye...
2025-07-1400 min
Power & PoliticsPaul Tonko, NY Rep, (D) discusses Iran, Big Beautiful Bill negotiations, and Zohran Mamdani, June 27th, 2025Albany Congressman Paul Tonko joins Tom Eschen to provide his perspective on the US's involvement in the Middle East, the impacts on healthcare in the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act", the reactions of Republicans and Democrats to the victory of Zohran Mamdani, and recent Supreme Court Decisions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2025-06-2824 min
Power & PoliticsPaul Tonko, Democratic Congressman, In-Studio September 5th, 2024Following a conversation at the U.S. Capitol in June, New York Democratic Congressman (NY-20), joined Power and Politics to recap the August District Work Period, while also looking forward to the House's return to session on September 9th. The discussion ranged from constituent concerns, Kamala Harris' policy proposal, border policy, campus protests, Farm Bill expiration, potential Government shutdown, sports betting, and he also addressed the recent news of a Kathy Hochul aide being accused of working for the Chinese government. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-09-0537 min
Power & PoliticsNYS Congressman Paul Tonko from the U.S. Capitol, July 14th, 2024New York Democratic Congressman Paul Tonko spoke with CBS6 as a part of Power and Politics on location at the U.S. Capitol, discussing many issues currently impacting New Yorkers and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
2024-08-2309 min
L&D UnlockedGenerational Workforces and L&D (ft. Kim Lear)Join BizLibrary CMO Paul Eschen and published writer, corporate speaker, generational researcher and Founder of Inlay Insights, Kim Lear, as they explore the multi-generational workforce in the modern organizational ecosystem. From the soon-to-depart-the-workforce Silent Generation to the Gen Z’ers just getting their foot in the door, the professional world is experiencing more generations represented in the workforce than ever before. Organizations are being exposed to unprecedented modern workplace complications such as rapid changes in communication, widening generational skill gaps, and hybrid and remote working environments. Throughout this episode, Kim & Paul will hit on topics like...
2024-02-2946 min
L&D UnlockedBuilding a Sustainable Learning Ecosystem (ft. Brent Clark)For over a decade, Brent Clark has had the opportunity to study, implement and analyze onboarding and training programs in a variety of organizational environments. From optimizing SME-sourced learning for the org at-large to leveraging the most recent releases in L&D tech to installing trainers as key stakeholders in every discussion along the learning path – Clark has spent years constructing (and deconstructing) the formula for designing and implementing an efficient, adaptable and sustainable ‘learning ecosystem.’ Now ready to share key tips for constructing & optimizing a sustainable learning ecosystem, Clark joins BizLibrary CMO, Paul Eschen, to deep dive in...
2024-02-2944 minL&D UnlockedL&D and the Trades: Developing a Dispersed Workforce (ft. Lorna McClellan)With well over a decade of experience in education, Lorna McClellan, Director of L&D at award-winning home service company, Hoffmann Brothers, is no stranger to growth and development. However, with a vast majority of her employees working in the field and organizational ROI tied directly to worker productivity, McClellan is consistently challenged with delivering effective learning within strict time constraints. If her challenge wasn’t complex enough already, add in the difficulty of a limited hiring pool, an organizational priority of expanding the hard skills of individual service workers, and the growing necessity of soft skills dev...
2024-02-2944 minL&D UnlockedHow to Keep Your Sanity as an HR Professional in 2024 (ft. Hebba Youssef)I Hate It Here… No, seriously – I Hate It Here. Hebba Youssef’s aptly named newsletter, which she describes as the burn book for HR professionals, is written in her unique style – unapologetic and real. Why? Because she knows that all HR professionals can understand what it means to somehow, simultaneously be everyone’s most AND least favorite member of the organization. Hebba pulls no punches in her message, and it’s no wonder HR professionals have flocked to her newsletter in droves. Now serving as Chief People Officer for the rapidly growing media productio...
2024-02-2938 minL&D UnlockedGenerative AI and Its Role in Learning & Development (ft. Jo Otey) For Jo Otey, Senior Manager of Application and Cloud Technology for Capgemini subsidiary Sogeti, generative AI and its applications in the workplace aren’t new concepts. However, he understands that for the vast majority of the modern workforce, it is. A loyal practitioner and evangelist of the ‘growth mindset,’ Otey specializes in equipping individuals and organizations with the skills they need to reach their full potential. Joining BizLibrary CMO, Paul Eschen, Otey came ready with tips and best practices to help your organization prepare for the challenges of tomorrow (with just a little help from artifici...
2024-02-2939 min