As AI grows, we’ve wrestled on this show with what it IS. Is it just one new technology- however revolutionary- like a calculator? Or is it a major human-culture-shifting phenomenon? Anshul Sonak, our newest Pencil Buster, joining us representing Intel’s Digital Readiness Program, argues that AI is the “new electricity.” It will revolutionize how we […]

Guest: Anshul Sonak

Dec 23, 2024

24:33

This Saturday, we’re talking democracy. Well, we always do that. But this week we’re talking with Brian Gonzalez, retired Executive Director of Intel’s Government Partnerships and Initiatives division about how inclusive AI instruction can be a strong force for democratization. AI brings a fundamental shift to the digital divide. No longer is the primary concern […]

Guest: Brian Gonzalez

Dec 21, 2024

45:38

We are one month into the winter sports season, and things are heating up! Chad Holmes joins us to bust some pencils, with a check in on hockey, wrestling, and basketball. Since the COVID-19 pandemic, many people are looking to reconnect with their communities. High school sports are a cost-friendly and accessible way to do […]

Guest: Chad Holmes

Dec 20, 2024

21:42

Dr. Jill Underly, Wisconsin Superintendent of Public Instruction, and a repeat Pencil Buster, joins Dr. Tim and Dr. Johnny to talk about our future. Specifically, Dr. Underly wants to talk about reinvesting in our futures. How? By restoring public school funding and choosing to invest in meeting the needs of our future educators, business leaders, […]

Guest: Dr. Jill Underly

Dec 18, 2024

26:18

As we continue the work of naming this moment, we wonder: what would Matt Damon’s mom say about all this? Thankfully, we have her number, so we asked! Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Paige, one of our favorite long-time Pencil Busters, returns to share her thoughts on what to do now. We live in a different moment than […]

Guest: Dr. Nancy Carlsson-Paige

Dec 16, 2024

22:27