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The WeatherPodThe WeatherPod Episode 27: A Global Interactive Forecasting SystemIn this episode of The WeatherPod, hosts Alan Thorpe and David Rogers invite David Richardson of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts - the ECMWF - into the studio.
David Richardson has over 35 years’ experience in weather forecasting research and operations at the UK Met Office and, until recently, as Head of Evaluation at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts or ECMWF.
His work on ensemble prediction includes the configuration of ensembles to represent the uncertainties in the initial conditions and modelling systems, development of products and tools for forecast users, and evaluation of...2024-05-1656 min
ICF PodcastExamining apprenticeship programs for low-income youthHosts Lindsay Bell and Jack Murphy, of ICF’s Workforce Innovations, Preparedness, and Poverty Solutions (WIPPS) portfolio, are joined by WIPPS Project Director and Cybersecurity Youth Apprenticeship Initiative (CYAI) coach, Mary Roberto, and Ian McMahon, Director of the Colorado Division of Economic and Workforce Support. Together, they discuss how workforce development and youth human services systems can work together to expand access to high quality jobs for low-income youth through RAPs. Topics covered in this episode include: What programs and services exist to connect low-income youth to employment and training.Colorado Department of Human Services’ collaborative efforts to dev...2024-03-0656 min
The WeatherPodEpisode 27: A Global Interactive Forecasting SystemIn this episode of The WeatherPod, hosts Alan Thorpe and David Rogers invite David Richardson of the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts - the ECMWF - into the studio.About David RichardsonDavid Richardson has over 35 years’ experience in weather forecasting research and operations at the UK Met Office and, until recently, as Head of Evaluation at the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts or ECMWF. His work on ensemble prediction includes the configuration of ensembles to represent the uncertainties in the initial conditions and modelling systems, development of pro...2024-02-1456 min
Wisconsin Business Pandemic PulseEpisode #4 Hmongshee Khang Community Health Navigator, “Getting the word out in unique ways through cultural inclusion.”Hmongshee Khang is the Community Health Coordinator for the Hmong and Hispanic Communication Network Project in Central Wisconsin (H2N). She started working in community health or public health during the pandemic. Health Equity has become a big passion of hers throughout her experience working in community health. Hmongshee used her passion for connecting with the elders in the Hmong community. Araceli and Hmongshe have a fun talk about how connecting generations was pivotal in the race to get vaccinated.H2N is a community-based project that utilizes Community Coordinators (CC) and a network of Community Health Workers...2022-10-1834 min
The S-FilesForging a Future in Medicine with NCCAP AmeriCorpsIn this episode of The S-Files, we are exploring the service done by AmeriCorps member Maysee Lao, who is currently serving with the North Central Community Action Program (NCCAP) AmeriCorps Program at the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service (WIPPS). Maysee discusses multiple public health efforts that she is supporting while serving at WIPPS, including COVID-19 vaccination clinics through the Hmong and Hispanic Communication Network (H2N) and research on multiple public health issues, including the use of services by caregivers of Hmong individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. Maysee additionally discusses supporting learners from multiple age-groups through...2022-05-1015 min
Wayning Interest PodcastWayning Interest Podcast #091All about the first Live solo WIP, WIP 089 fix, WIP Close question/answer and an OG Radio, dentist and Nashville piss story. And reading from Doug Stanhope's This is Not Fame. And the WIPPs. WIP 091 Videocast www.youtube.com/watch?v=sbVpuoQ05GU www.patreon.com/wayninginterest www.paypal.me/waynerobertsvo www.twitter.com/wayneroberts811 www.instagram.com/wayneroberts811 www.joecruise.com2022-05-011h 22
Two Bald GuysTwo Bald Guys - Episode #38 - Race in America – One Year LaterWe are once again honored to have Reggie Jackson and Jarrett Adams as our guests.
Reggie Jackson is co-owner and lead trainer of Nurturing Diversity Partners in Milwaukee and a prominent leader in the black community. Jarrett Adams, attorney for the Law Offices of Jarrett Adams, PLLC., and of Counsel to Birdsall Obear & Associates LLC, was wrongly convicted of sexual assault and served 10 years in prison before being vindicated with the help of the Wisconsin Innocence Project.
Last year, following the tragic murder of George Floyd, Jackson and Adams shared their...2021-05-2859 minTwo Bald GuysTwo Bald Guys - Episode #37 - The Voices of Wisconsin Students ProjectFor this episode, we discussed COVID-19 and the work to help underserved communities being done by organizations throughout the state.
Our guests are Mang Xiong, Hmong community coordinator for Hmong and Hispanic Communication Network (H2N), Mariana Savela, Hispanic community coordinator for H2N, Itza Vargas, director of nursing for Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, and Melody McCurtis, deputy director for Metcalfe Park Community Bridges.
SHOW LESS2021-05-0748 minTwo Bald GuysTwo Bald Guys - Episode #36 - Vaccinating Underserved Populations in WisconsinFor this episode, we discussed COVID-19 and the work to help underserved communities being done by organizations throughout the state.
Our guests are Mang Xiong, Hmong community coordinator for Hmong and Hispanic Communication Network (H2N), Mariana Savela, Hispanic community coordinator for H2N, Itza Vargas, director of nursing for Sixteenth Street Community Health Centers, and Melody McCurtis, deputy director for Metcalfe Park Community Bridges.2021-04-3051 minTwo Bald GuysTwo Bald Guys - Episode #35 - How Local Government Is Changing the Face of AmericaLocal municipalities are facing unique challenges and are charting new courses in policy that used to be dominated by state and national government. From health mandates to broadband initiatives to policing reforms – the significance of local government has grown. This raises the question: How is “Mayberry” meeting the “Beltway”?
Watch this episode of “Two Bald Guys” to hear the answer to that question and more. We were joined by Jerry Deschane, executive director of the League of Wisconsin Municipalities, to talk about the changes and challenges local municipalities face in 2021. To learn more about the League of Wisc...2021-04-0946 minTwo Bald GuysTwo Bald Guys - Episode #34 - The Future of Broadband in WisconsinWe were joined by Brittany Beyer, Executive Director of Grow North, and Angie Dickison, Broadband Development Manager for the Minnesota Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED). We discussed broadband and internet access in Wisconsin and what improvements can be made.
In addition to her work at Grow North, Beyer was named by Governor Evers as the Chair of the Task Force on Broadband. Before joining DEED, Dickison was the State Broadband Director for the State of Wisconsin, where she led broadband strategy and program development efforts within the state.
Topics covered:
How does...2021-03-1947 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #33 - Reforming Elections in America Series Part IIIFor this pre-recorded episode we were joined by Barry Burden, Director of the Elections Research Center and University of Wisconsin-Madison Political Science professor. We discussed proposed election reforms and their tradeoffs.
This episode was the last installment of the “Reforming Elections in America Series.”
Topics to be covered:
Do we need electoral reform in the United States?
Is it time to disband the Electoral College?
What are the tradeoffs of different approaches to electoral reform?
Visit: www.wipps.org2021-03-1338 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #32 - Reforming Elections in America Series Part IITwo Bald Guys: Reforming Elections in America Series - Part II: Wisconsin’s Electoral Votes
We were joined by State Rep. Gary Tauchen (R-Bonduel).
We discussed Rep. Tauchen’s proposal to award Wisconsin’s Electoral College votes by Congressional district, rather than our current winner-take-all system. Under this method, each of Wisconsin’s eight Congressional districts would have one electoral vote, and the remaining two votes would be awarded to the winner of the state’s popular vote. This system has been used in Maine since 1972 and in Nebraska since 1992.
Topics to be covered:2021-03-1023 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #31 - Reforming Elections in America Series Part IPart I: Why our politics industry isn’t serving us, and how we can fix it
We were joined by Sara Eskrich, Executive Director of Democracy Found, a Wisconsin-based organization committed to revitalizing democracy. Her work focuses on building support for and implementation of electoral political innovation in Wisconsin and across the country.
Democracy Found advocates for the Final-Five Voting system, where the top five candidates are selected from the primary ballot and instant runoff voting is used in the general election. To learn more about Democracy Found and Final-Five Voting, visit: https://democracyfound.org/.
2021-03-0531 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #30 - Community Informed PolicingWausau Mayor Katie Rosenberg and Wausau Police Department Chief of Police Benjamin Bliven joined us to discuss the Wausau Policing Task Force’s public listening process.
The Wausau Policing Task Force’s public listening process aims to gather feedback concerning experiences with law enforcement in the City of Wausau.
Visit: www.wipps.org2021-03-0443 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #29 - How to ‘Bridge the Divide’Today we are joined by Erica Turner and Heidi Wheeler, leaders of Bridge The Divide, a grassroots organization that provides a forum for discussion and action around racial divides.
Turner and Wheeler co-host a weekly podcast and write thought-provoking pieces to challenge our preconceived ideas, forge community relationships, and actively diversify society to effect change. To learn more about Bridge the Divide, visit www.bridgethedivide.life.
Topics to be covered:
How do we create safe spaces for challenging conversations on in our community?
What practical steps can communities take to meaningfully address issues...2021-02-0635 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #28 - Can We Heal the American Divide?Social change expert Rich Harwood discusses healing during national division
On this episode we discussed how the United States can bridge social and political divides. We will were joined by Rich Harwood, president and founder of The Harwood Institute for Public Innovation. Harwood has over 30 years of experience helping communities pivot from trauma and despair to healing hope. He shares lessons from this work in his latest book, “Stepping Forward: A Positive, Practical Path to Transform Our Communities and Our Lives.”
https://www.steppingforwardbook.org/
https://theharwoodinstitute.org/
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...2021-01-3031 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #27 - Wisconsin’s 2021-22 Legislative AgendaWisconsin Senate majority, minority leaders discuss the 2021-22 legislative session
Today we are joined by Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader Devin LeMahieu (R-Oostberg) and Senate Minority Leader Janet Bewley (D-Mason) to discuss the upcoming legislative agenda.
Topics to be covered:
What expectations do you have for this session in the legislature?
What agenda items should Wisconsinites be excited about?
What hope is there for bipartisan legislation?
Visit: www.wipps.org2021-01-2351 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #26 - Election Transition Turmoil -- A Historical PerspectiveWisconsin historian joins 'Two Bald Guys' to discuss the history of presidential transitions, insurrections and last week’s unrest at the Capitol
We will discuss presidential transitions of power, inaugurations and the historical context of events in Washington D.C. last week. Our guest will be University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point history professor Brett Barker.
Topics to be covered:
How does this transition of presidents compare to historical transitions of power?
How unusual was the citizen protest and assault on the U.S. Capitol?
Was the Capitol riot a small hiccup or a sign of ex...2021-01-2130 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #25 - Update from the Frontlines of the War on COVIDState health leaders explore ways to win the battle against deadly coronavirus
On Monday, the same day the U.S. reached a somber milestone of 300,000 deaths from the coronavirus, the FDA approved the first COVID-19 vaccine, with health care workers among the first to receive the vaccine on Tuesday. What lies ahead in the coming months in the battle to defeat this deadly adversary? From a state perspective, what are the biggest challenges in rolling out the vaccine here, and how can health leaders get public buy-in on working together to lessen the virus spread?
...2021-01-2052 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #24 - 2020 elections: What happened? What's next?With the exception of a Georgia Senate runoff race in January, the 2020 elections are behind us. Join us Friday at noon when “Two Bald Guys” resumes its livestream to discuss the 2020 elections and what comes next.
Our guest will be an expert on electoral politics and representation. Barry C. Burden is professor of political science at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He is also director of the Elections Research Center and the Lyons Family Chair in Electoral Politics.
In a prerecorded talk, Burden will address:
The presidential election - the vote tally that keeps on tall...2020-12-1941 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #23 - Election previewJoin "Two Bald Guys" to talk with Tom Schreibel, RNC National Committeeman and Jason Rae, Democratic National Committee secretary, to discuss the upcoming election.
Topics to be discussed:
Local and national races
Effects of COVID-19 on the campaign
Things to look for on election day
Visit: www.wipps.org2020-12-0434 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #22 - A Behind-the-Scenes Look at WIPPSMeet some of the people behind WIPPS programs and learn how you can support these and other impactful projects by becoming a Friend of WIPPS.
Join Two Bald Guys to learn about a variety of WIPPS projects and programs ranging from a statewide Toward One Wisconsin conference on diversity and inclusion to a unique study on students returning to school during COVID-19 to a groundbreaking project on early childhood language development to dynamic speaker events such as John Bolton and Doris Kearns Goodwin.
Visit: www.wipps.org2020-12-0334 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #21 - Revitalizing Healthy News Media through Student JournalismWith the rise of the 24-hour news cycle, audience-tailored and politicized news, public trust in the media is at an all-time low. While website clicks and cable news ratings are up, this does not mean the public is better informed or there is more rational debate.
To counteract the current media environment, the Wisconsin Institute for Public Policy and Service, in partnership with multiple media partners, has launched a civic journalism internship/training program for youth in grades 9-12.
Three guests representing the WIPPS Student Journalism Program talked about building the future of healthy news...2020-09-2630 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #20 - How can we vote safely?Unprecedented times call for unprecedented measures. In the midst of COVID-19, holding an election, especially for president of the United States, creates confusion and concern.
A bipartisan group has launched “VoteSafe Wisconsin” to protect the health of every Wisconsin voter by encouraging safe voting options for the 2020 elections.''
This episode features two members of VoteSafe Wisconsin, former Republican U.S. Congressman Tom Petri and Democratic State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski, will describe how their group is working to assure Wisconsin voters the electoral process is safe and secure.
Visit: www.wipps.org2020-09-2537 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #19 - Creating Welcoming CommunitiesAt a time when political rhetoric has deepened divisions and the COVID-19 pandemic has renewed anti-immigrant sentiment, a national nonprofit called “Welcoming America” is urging us to be more inclusive in our own communities – to come together for greater understanding and mutual support.
Welcoming America will lead the annual celebration of “Welcoming Week” events on Sept. 12-20, with the theme, "Creating Home Together.”
Todays “Two Bald Guys” welcomes Molly Hilligoss, Midwest regional manager, Welcoming America, who will address how communities, from a local perspective, can make concrete changes to reduce the barriers that immigrants face in fully partici...2020-09-2431 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #18 - Preview of Toward One WisconsinWI business, health leaders preview Nov. 11-13 inclusivity conference: ‘Building Communities of Equity and Opportunity’
The events of 2020 have forced us to reckon as a state and nation with the repeated, horrific violence of racism, while a pandemic forced us to see racism as a public health crisis. It also resulted in the delay of the Toward One Wisconsin inclusivity conference - now being presented as a total virtual event in November.
Join us Friday when “Two Bald Guys” presents state business leaders and public health experts who are committed to inclusivity in the workplace and buil...2020-09-0959 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #17 - Students Voice Concerns as School BeginsWhat will the new school year look like for students across central Wisconsin amid COVID-19? A student focus group study released last week by WIPPS Research Partners reveals much insight into the thoughts, concerns and uncertainties of middle and high school students as they begin the new school year.
Joining “Two Bald Guys” to discuss will be:
Three middle and high school students
Casey Nye, assistant superintendent, D.C. Everest School District
Sharon Belton, director, WIPPS Research Partners, and team lead for the student focus group study
Our guests will talk...2020-09-0245 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #16 - Celebrating Women's Suffrage CentennialThis week marks the 100th anniversary of U.S. ratification of the 19th amendment giving women the right to vote. While women have fought long and hard for the right to vote and hold office, progress is still slow and uneven, both in terms of percentage of women serving in elected office and how women are perceived by voters as viable, relevant candidates.
This week’s “Two Bald Guys” welcomes two former political leaders who will discuss how the 19th amendment transformed America and Wisconsin, why the suffrage movement matters to us today and what remains to ensure...2020-08-2645 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #15 - National Convention PreviewRepublican and Democratic Party representatives discuss the challenges of upcoming virtual national political conventions.
COVID-19 has dramatically changed how campaigns are being run, with candidates focusing on online efforts and phone banking instead of conventional rallies and door-to-door canvasing. National conventions are no exception.
What will the upcoming conventions look like in a virtual environment? Will it change how people view and feel about the conventions? Does this mean the end of in person conventions as we know it?
This week’s Two Bald Guys features two guests who will gi...2020-08-1937 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #14 - K-12, Kids, and CoronavirusExperts weigh in on challenges of returning to school in a COVID-19 world
Schools across America are reopening amid the pandemic. In Wisconsin, 421 school districts are deciding how and when kids will return to the classrooms this fall, affecting nearly 855,000 students. What is the best way to safely return to the brick and mortar schools? Should students be learning virtually from home? What are the challenges and tradeoffs?
This week’s Two Bald Guys welcomes three guests who will provide insight from their unique perspectives.
John Ashley - Executive Director, Wisconsin As...2020-08-0748 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #13 - Why Creativity and the Creative Economy MattersArtists around the world are finding new, virtual ways to connect with their audiences during COVID-19. What’s the story for Wisconsin’s creatives?
This week’s “Two Bald Guys” welcomes Anne Katz, executive director of Arts Wisconsin. She will discuss:
The state of the creative industry during, through and after the pandemic
The importance of creativity in rebuilding people, businesses, organizations and communities during a pandemic
How having music and other art accessible during quarantine can help people stay connected and inspired during a stressful time.
About Arts Wisconsin: https://ww...2020-08-0631 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #12 - Freedom Versus Safety in the Covid-19 WorldWearing masks actually promotes freedom and keeps people safe when venturing out, says U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams. He tweeted June 20, “Face coverings mean less asymptomatic viral spread, more places open, and sooner!” But what about those who say their freedoms are being taken away by mandating face masks and social distancing rules?
This week’s “Two Bald Guys” welcomes three experts who will weigh in on “Freedom versus Safety in the COVID-19 World.” Our guests include:
Mark O'Connell, executive director, Wisconsin Counties Association
Eric Ostermann, executive director, Wisconsin Asso...2020-07-3054 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #11 - Congressional OversightThis week’s “Two Bald Guys” welcomed Elise Bean, former investigator on the Senate’s Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations and, since 2015, director of the Levin Center’s Washington Bureau, a nonprofit whose mission is to strengthen bipartisan oversight capacity in Congress and state legislatures.
In a nearly 30-year career as a Senate investigator for Sen. Carl Levin (D-MI), including 15 years at the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations, Bean handled investigations, hearings and legislation on matters involving money laundering, offshore tax abuse, corruption, shell companies and corporate misconduct.
She shed light on how a recent U.S...2020-07-3027 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #10 - Rethinking Statues and the Meaning of American HistoryFrom Confederate soldiers to Christopher Columbus and from schools to military bases, statues, flags and names that remind us of America’s contentious past are coming down. In the wake of the George Floyd killing and ongoing protests, many view these symbols as emblematic of the nation’s long legacy of racism and oppression.
In some cases incidents of statue toppling and defacement have erupted in violence and counter protests. At the very least, they have sparked a national debate over which symbols of history should be preserved, taken down, or even destroyed.
How...2020-07-1048 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #9 - Criminal Justice ReformThe right to counsel is a constitutional right for people facing criminal charges. But in Wisconsin, that right is often chronically delayed, due to years of critical underfunding in the state public defender’s office. What about racial disparities in a state prison system that favors mass incarceration over rehabilitation?
Special guests:
Milwaukee County Sheriff Earnell Lucas. Born and raised in Milwaukee’s Hillside housing project, Lucas was sworn in as Milwaukee County Sheriff in January 2019. Before becoming sheriff, he served as MLB’S Chief Liaison of Security & Investigations for the National Association of Profes...2020-06-261h 00Two Bald GuysEpisode #8 - How COVID-19 is impacting small businessesThe impact of COVID-19 has been felt by all businesses, but small businesses especially hard due to lack of cash flow and capital. What is happening with small business owners in Wisconsin, and what immediate help is available to prevent them from closing? The next “Two Bald Guys” will look at the far-ranging impact of COVID-19 on the state’s small businesses.
Special guests Maysee Herr, executive director of the Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce; and Eric Ness, district director for the U.S. Small Business Administration in Wisconsin; will be interviewed by Eric Giordano, WIPPS execut...2020-06-1932 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #7 - Policing in America with Wausau Police Chief Ben Bliven and Jim Palmer“Two Bald Guys” welcomes two police leaders to bring their perspectives to this discussion.
Wausau Police Chief Ben Bliven and Jim Palmer, executive director of the Wisconsin Professional Police Association, interviewed by Eric Giordano, WIPPS executive director, and Dave Anderson, WIPPS senior fellow.
The killing of George Floyd while in police custody and subsequent protests involving police force captured on video has brought to the forefront what policing in America looks like, or should look like.
Visit: www.wipps.org2020-06-1259 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #6 - Being Black in America with Reggie Jackson and Jarrett AdamsThis week’s "Two Bald Guys’" will move to a more serious tone. No light-hearted banter or bald jokes. What we will discuss is what has overtaken the national consciousness since the murder of George Floyd on Memorial Day.
We are honored to have as our special guests two national figures - Reggie Jackson, co-owner and lead trainer of Nurturing Diversity Partners in Milwaukee and a prominent leader in the black community; and Jarrett Adams, who launched his own law firm in 2017. Adams was wrongly convicted of sexual assault and served 10 years in prison before being vind...2020-06-0559 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #5 with Theresa Cardinal Brown from the Bipartisan Policy CenterThe director of immigration and cross-border policy for the Bipartisan Policy Center in Washington D.C., is the next guest for “Two Bald Guys” on Friday. Theresa Cardinal Brown will discuss results of a newly released immigration survey with co-hosts Eric Giordano, WIPPS executive director, and Dave Anderson, WIPPS senior fellow.
The survey, conducted by Morning Consult for the Bipartisan Policy Center, found that voters do not believe the federal government should prioritize using immigration policies to address the economic fallout from the COVID-19 pandemic.
Visit: www.wipps.org2020-06-0535 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #4 with Eric Kasper, UW-Eau Claire Political Science ProfessorDid Wisconsin become "the wild West" after the WI Supreme Court struck down Governor Evers’ stay-at-home order? Or did the court simply affirm the people’s right to civil liberties? A constitutional law expert weighs in.
Visit: www.wipps.org2020-05-2717 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #3 - What would Alexander Hamilton say about COVID 19?With guest Ryan J. Owens - Director of the Tommy G. Thompson Center on Public Leadership
Visit: www.wipps.org2020-05-2021 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #2 - 7th Congressional GOP and Democratic Chairs preview May 12 electionVisit: www.wipps.org2020-05-1223 minTwo Bald GuysEpisode #1 with guest Brett Barker, Ph.D.The first edition of "Two Bald Guys," a weekly live streamed discussion of public policy and civic engagement. Special guest will be historian Brett Barker, Ph.D., who will give historical context on Wisconsin and the 1918 Flu Pandemic.
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