Earlier this year, the Center for Technology Innovation at Brookings hosted a webinar to discuss a Tech New Deal and the benefits of a coordinated plan for Black Americans. Expert panelists examined the disproportionate impact of the coronavirus pandemic on Black communities and discussed why policies that focus on broadband infrastructure, workforce development and jobs, and robust start-ups are crucial to the nation’s economic recovery. Tune in for an eye opener!

Big Data knows more about us than we know about each other. At the same time, Audiences are consuming content at an almost unbelievable rate. The biggest game-changer in 2020 was Covid-19 which single handedly changed content consumption. In this podcast we features Brad Tribucher - Vice President - Shareablee, Inc. We dive in on the impact of social media and the role it will play shaping the future of work. Grab some popcorn, this is a good one!

Since the pandemic how is the middle class holding up? How is the middle-class faring? From political transition, Covid-19, mass unemployment, this is now an important question that must be addressed. Brookings Institute produced the Future of the Middle-Class initiative to answer the questions. Tune in now.

As the world looks to the future and ways to safely return to normal, in light of the Covid-19 pandemic, we have a unique opportunity to reset our priorities and redefine what this normal looks like. For education communities, this is a chance to take a close look at aspects of education systems that we have taken for granted for far too long. Tune in now!Rebroadcast compliments from Brooking Institute

Alexey Turchin & fellow transhumanist Maxim Chernyakov recently wrote the whitepaper “Classification of Approaches to Technological Resurrection.” In this podcast Alex outlines several ways technological resurrection may be possible in the future, including a method called digital immortality, mind uploading, cryonics: restoration based on recordings. Science fiction may soon become science fact. Tune in this is one episode you do not want to miss.

Rapper, actor, activist and now Futurist David Banner chimes in on technologies impact on culture. The problem with technology: “Automation is making people dumber; technology is advancing, and no one is getting smarter.” From the role of the musician, to understanding the power of frequencies. Banner provides an in-depth view at Hip Hop yesterday, today and tomorrow. The algorithm vs creativity, the question now becomes how we do actively in participate in Hip Hop and remain true to the essence of the culture. Tune in now!

Retired U.S. Army Brigadier General Arnold Bray and bestselling author and futurist Dr. George Fraser hold intellectual discourse.Black to the Future highlights a paradigm shift that is happening within the culture. Is this shift caused by media, the pandemic or government? In 2021 we still struggle with systemic racism, which has become the big, fat elephant in the room that no one wants to talk about or even attempt to manage. Listen as Bray & Fraser provide a chilling response to Black to the Future. “Although we have managed to come so far, we have lost sight of the importance of the one aspect within our culture that we stand to gain the most from, each other. Tune in now and find out today.

On January 6, following a rally where President Trump urged his supporters to “fight much harder” against “bad people” and “show strength,” a mob of rioters aiming to halt the count of Electoral College ballots that would formally seal Joe Biden’s victory violently stormed and overtook the United States Capitol. One Capitol police officer and four pro-Trump extremists lost their lives as a result.Now, in the aftermath of the insurrection, lawmakers are exploring ways to strip the president of his authority, hold those who participated accountable, and investigate the massive security failures that jeopardized the lives of elected officials and legislative staff. The House of Representatives impeached President Trump for the second time in his term in the absence of Vice President Mike Pence invoking the 25th Amendment to remove him from power. Senate leaders are now hashing out parameters for Trump’s trial in the Senate. Some lawmakers are also urging the expulsion of Republican lawmakers who participated in the efforts to overturn the election via the 14th Amendment. Tune in now!Brooking Institue rebroadcast. Edited By Garrett Ard for Tech This Out News. 2021

We linked up with Detroit rapper Molly Brazy for an exclusive “Tech This Out News” interview! During our sit down with Molly, she discusses how she got in the game. From grabbing a beat off YouTube using her smartphone to recording a freestyle that later goes viral, to the dos and don’ts of social media. Is the game too saturated? Molly gives insight on music made before social media versus music made today. Molly B talks about her new 10-track EP, “Pink Molly” featuring Mozzy and Snap Dogg with production from the likes of Majestic Bxndz, Pooh Beatz, RJ Lamont and more. Tune in now and Tech This Out!2021. All Rights Reserved

There is nothing “normal” or “routine” about this academic year. Because of the pandemic, this fall has been different from any other, with some classes being in-person or mixed mode and some remote; the need to wear masks and observe social distancing; and the restrictions on gatherings. Shit is real! Many of the epic changes that impact college campuses leave their mark. This podcast examines college life in the era of the pandemic.