Best The Thoughtful Coders Podcasts (2025)

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EVEN MORE NEWS: The United States Is Arresting Judges and Kidnapping American Children, I Guess 29:01

1d ago29:01

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Hi. In this episode, Katy, Cody, and also Jonathan discuss the recent arrests of two judges under questionable (at best) circumstances. They also talk about the illegal rendition of three American children to Honduras, one of whom has metastatic cancer. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.com YOUTUBE MEMBERSHI…

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Making the Leap: From Software Engineer to Strategic Advisor, with Vandana Bhatia, Director at BCG 1:08:38

2d ago1:08:38

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In this week's episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas sits down with Vandana Bhatia, Director at Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and globally experienced technology transformation leader, currently shaping strategy and innovation in the insurance sector. Her journey from building early chatbots in India to leading transformation for tier-one insurer…

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EVEN MORE NEWS: Do Gen Z Men Really Think Donald Trump Is "Cool"? 1:10:30

5d ago1:10:30

1:10:30

Hi. On today's episode, FYPod's Cameron Kasky joins three young, spry, Gen Z-adjacent hosts to discuss why 18-to-21-year-old men have swung so hard for Trump and what can be done about it. They also talk through the extremely boring-but-important dismantling of government infrastructure and marvel at Tim Pool's really good and incisive question at …

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Revisiting Some News: Elon Musk's War on Journalism, Unions, and Safety & MORE 39:40

8d ago39:40

39:40

Today we're looking back at our very first Elon Musk episode, from June 2018, in which we discuss Musk and his fellow Space Billionaires, why rating the media using AI is a bad idea, Puerto Rico, and more Elon Musk. This version features a new introduction from Cody. We'll be back with an all-new Some More News next Wednesday! Watch the original ep…

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EVEN MORE NEWS: Pete Hegseth Can't Stop Texting Classified Attack Plans 30:29

8d ago30:29

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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody and Jonathan discuss the second ridiculously dumb Signal chat leak, in which Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth texted at least a dozen people military strike plans. We also look at SCOTUS stopping an imminent deportation of people who received no due process. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https:…

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Even More News: Democrats Must Keep Talking About Illegal Deportations 54:40

12d ago54:40

54:40

Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the Trump administration's ongoing, lawless kidnappings, Kilmar Abrego Garcia and other disappeared individuals, and why Democrats should not avoid this issue. They also talk about Elon Musk's weird "legion" compound and RFK Jr's offensive comments about people with autism. Get the world's ne…

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Some More News: Healthcare of the Rich and Famous 40:26

15d ago40:26

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Hi. Healthcare sucks in the U.S. We all know that. But did you know that rich people get a secret, better form of healthcare that somehow makes all of ours worse? Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link. Hosted by Cody Johnston Execu…

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Even More News: The Trump Administration Can Deport Whomever They Want, Including You 36:47

16d ago36:47

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Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan dig into the Trump administration's terrifying refusal to comply with the Supreme Court and its implications for everyone. They also discuss how DOGE is sending spam emails to people to self-deport even Americans, Bill Maher's fancy dinner date with Trump, and more. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https…

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Transformation as a Career: Mastering Change with David Greenwood, COO at IQUW 1:06:35

16d ago1:06:35

1:06:35

In this week's episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas sits down with David Greenwood, Chief Operating Officer at IQUW, a leading Lloyd's specialty underwriter. David shares a rich account of his extensive career, from his early days at the National Rifle Association to his pivotal roles at PA Consulting, Barclays, Tesco Bank, and beyond. Known for…

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#158 | From Corporate Redundancy to Thriving Consultancy: Guy Thorpe's Journey 54:04

15d ago54:04

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Career disaster strikes in the most unexpected moments—ask Guy Thorpe. Two weeks after receiving Employee of the Year honors at a major life insurance company, he held a pink slip after an organizational restructuring. This shocking pivot catalysed an entrepreneurial journey that would transform his professional path. Guy's candid conversation reve…

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Even More News: Masterful Gambit, Sir: Trying To Keep Up With Donald Trump's Tariff Reversal 1:04:12

19d ago1:04:12

1:04:12

Hi. Margaret Killjoy joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to discuss Donald Trump semi-caving on tariffs, John Roberts' attempts to thread the needle through the Supreme Court's shadow docket, and a podcaster's admission that he really likes the access he gets from being an oligarch. Note: We recorded this episode a few hours before the SCOTUS ruling abo…

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Some More News: In THIS Economy?! 57:17

22d ago57:17

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Hi. Uh oh! In this episode – which we wrote and shot before the current tariff/market troubles – we look at how the U.S. and other nations measure economic success, and how that often doesn't square with our individual experiences of The Economy. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Su…

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From Coder to CTO: The Path to Leadership with Al Robertsson (CTO at ICE InsureTech) 1:11:34

23d ago1:11:34

1:11:34

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, Mark Thomas sits down with Al Robertson, CTO of ICE InsureTech, to discuss his journey from a passionate developer to an influential technology leader in the insurance sector. Al shares candid stories from his early days at John Lewis Partnership and RSA, through to taking the leap into the startup world and buil…

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Even More News: Conservatives Are Getting Scared Of Donald Trump’s Tariffs 31:15

23d ago31:15

31:15

Hi. On today’s episode of Monday News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the ongoing Trump tariffs and Ben Shapiro and his fellow conservatives' confoundingly dumb justifications for them. Also, they are so very scared of the tariffs... and of Trump. They also discuss the Hands-Off protests and how everyone who attended them, even Grandma, is an ene…

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Even More News: Trump's Terrible Tariffs... Seems Bad! 1:00:22

26d ago1:00:22

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Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan dig into Trump's tariff chaos, the confounding formula used to come up with the rates, why they will drive prices higher, and how they don't really help anybody. They also discuss Elon's big stinky L in Wisconsin, Cory Booker's record-setting* speech, and JD Vance's miserable excuses for deporting an immigrant with prot…

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Some More News: What "Happened" To Joe Rogan? 1:17:20

28d ago1:17:20

1:17:20

Hi. Joe Rogan is one of the most popular podcasters in the world and he's also a huge Trump guy now. How and why did that happen? Let's watch a bunch of his show to find out. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link. Hosted by Cody Jo…

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From self-taught programmer to CIO - The journey of Nicki Tang, CIO at Tokio Marine HCC 1:22:06

30d ago1:22:06

1:22:06

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas speaks with Nicki Tang, Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Tokio Marine HCC. Nicki shares her fascinating journey into insurance technology leadership, key career decisions, lessons from overcoming challenges, and invaluable advice for aspiring leaders. Key Topics Covered: Nicki’s early career de…

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Even More News: Elon Musk Paying People $1 Million To Vote Is Bribery... Right? 32:34

1M ago32:34

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Hi. On today’s episode of Monday News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan talk about how Elon Musk is trying to buy the election in Wisconsin, Vance’s four-hour tour to Greenland, Trump’s threatening to bomb Iran, and RFK Jr’s continued war on our health and even more bad news. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.com Se…

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#157 | Sustainability Meets Project Management: The Green PMO Revolution with Eman Deabil 36:44

29d ago36:44

36:44

What happens when project management expertise meets sustainability principles? Eman Deabil, Bahraini transformation management leader and award-winning professional, reveals the powerful intersection that sparked her global Green PMO initiative. Emerging from a desire to create something uniquely Bahraini that would impact the world, Iman's collab…

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Even More News: They Have So Many Excuses For The Signal Chat Fiasco And They're All Dumb 1:09:26

1M ago1:09:26

1:09:26

Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan welcome Ed Zitron to talk about the Trump administration's ongoing efforts to prove that doing a bombing over a Signal group chat is no big deal. Plus, they discuss Trump's executive order attempting to restrict voting, the kidnapping of Tufts student Rumeysa Ozturk, and signs that the AI bubble might soon burst. Get th…

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Some More News: Resistance 2.0 – How To Survive The Next Four Years 47:25

1M ago47:25

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Hi. We've got a long road ahead until (at least?) 2029. Today we explore how Democrats are resisting Donald Trump's authoritarian surge and what individuals can do on the local level to help their communities. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access …

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From Law School to Insurance CIO with Reno Daigle, CIO & Head of Business Transformation at CNA Hardy 1:03:43

1M ago1:03:43

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In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas sits down with Reno Daigle, CIO and Head of Business Transformation at CNA Hardy. Reno shares an inspiring journey from his early ambitions of practising law to becoming a global leader in insurance technology and transformation. He discusses pivotal career moments, how an MBA shifted his career …

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Even More News: El Salvador Terror Prisons and the GOP’s Inconvenient Due Process Issues 29:52

1M ago29:52

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Hi. On today's episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan talk about the Trump administration's ridiculous justification for ongoing illegal deportations, DOGE's inability to find any actual Social Security fraud, and Donald Trump's portrait problems. PATREON: https://patreon.com/somemorenews MERCH: https://shop.somemorenews.com Produced b…

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Even More News: Trump Defies Even More Federal Judges 51:57

1M ago51:57

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Hi. Rhiannon Hamam of the 5-4 podcast joins Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about the crisis of Trump ignoring federal court orders, Chief Justice John Roberts' brief response, fentanyl potentially being named a weapon of mass destruction, and Elon Musk's thoughts on "magic money computers." Produced by Jonathan Harris Edited by Nick Mundy PATREON…

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Some More News: Why Is Child Care So Expensive? 55:28

1M ago55:28

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Hi. In the U.S., child care is too expensive for parents, but the child care industry doesn't pay caregivers nearly enough. Why is that? Maybe maaaaaybe we should have universal child care. Hosted by Cody Johnston Executive Producer - Katy Stoll Directed by Will Gordh Written by Shawn DePasquale and David Christopher Bell Produced by Jonathan Harri…

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#156 | There’s No ‘I’ in PMO: Team Dynamics and Leadership with Bill Dow 52:03

1M ago52:03

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Discover the key to transforming your Project Management Office (PMO) in this insightful episode featuring Bill Dow, an industry authority with decades of experience. In our engaging conversation, Bill unveils actionable strategies to elevate your PMO from merely functioning to flourishing. We dive deep into the critical elements of defining servic…

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Even More News: Alien Enemies Are Apparently Whoever Trump Says They Are 37:36

1M ago37:36

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Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan kick off the week by looking at Trump's use of the 18th century Alien Enemies Act and his immediate defiance of a federal court that ordered a halt to those deportation flights. They also talk about last week's Democratic cave on the continuing resolution and Gavin Newsom's podcast woes. Produced by Moana Sherrill Edite…

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Even More News: The U.S. Government Wants You To Buy A Tesla For Some Odd Reason 47:13

2M ago47:13

47:13

Donald Trump and Elon Musk want to put you in a new Tesla today! Come on down to Wild Elon's Carporium and check out a brand new Cybertruck, Model S, or Model Y guaranteed to not catch fire while you're still on the lot. Plus, stick around while Katy, Cody, and Jonathan talk about the wishy-washy statements about Mahmoud Khalil, the cuts to the Dep…

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Some More News: The Terrible, For-Profit Elder Care Industry 46:45

2M ago46:45

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Hi. Today we're looking at how we treat our olds. It turns out, poorly! America's network of assisted living and nursing home facilities are largely more concerned with squeezing out profits than taking care of seniors. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimit…

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Navigating modernisation through cloud and AI in Insurance with Matt Griffiths, Head of Cloud at Pheonix Group 58:24

2M ago58:24

58:24

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas sits down with Matt Griffiths, Head of Cloud at Pheonix Group to explore his fascinating career journey from retail banking to becoming a leader in cloud and technology within the insurance sector. Matt shares insights into the evolution of his career, the challenges he has faced, and the key les…

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Even More News (Monday Edition): ICE Detained Mahmoud Khalil For Thought Crimes 32:00

2M ago32:00

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Hi. On our new Monday(!) episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the Trump administration's escalation of illegal detentions by abducting Mahmoud Khalil, a legal permanent resident who led protests at Columbia University last spring. They also talk about Trump's serious threat to annex Canada and the totally fine and respectful …

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Even More News: Tariffs On, Tariffs Off w/ Francesca Fiorentini 1:00:13

2M ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Hi. Francesca Fiorentini joined Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to discuss Trump's will-he-won't-he tariffs, the real reason he might be doing them, the lies in his address to Congress, "lavish" fish monitoring, and Cody's feet. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlim…

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Some More News: What, Why, How, And Who Are Tradwives? 1:06:01

2M ago1:06:01

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Hi. In today's episode, Katy and Cody take a look at Tradwife influencers and how they're trying to profit off a misguided fantasy of the 1950s. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.Hosted by Cody JohnstonExecutive Producer - Katy…

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How AI and Data Are Reshaping the Insurance Landscape with David Tuppen, Chief Data Officer at Enstar 1:08:03

2M ago1:08:03

1:08:03

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas sits down with David, a seasoned Chief Data Officer with a rich background in consulting and insurance. David shares his professional journey, the pivotal decisions that shaped his career, and his thoughts on the evolving role of data in the insurance sector. From his early days in South Africa t…

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#155 | PMOs Leading Change: Change Management & Organisational Agility (Live Webinar) 1:00:10

2M ago1:00:10

1:00:10

In this episode, we delve deep into the evolving landscape of Project Management Offices (PMOs) and the increasingly vital role of change management as we approach 2025. Today’s PMOs face the challenge of delivering projects and ensuring those projects lead to meaningful, sustainable change within organizations. With insights from industry experts,…

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Even More News: Trump vs. The Media, Dan Bongino, and Gaetz Confusion w/Matt Gertz 56:11

2M ago56:11

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Hi. Media Matters for America senior fellow Matt Gertz joined Katy, Cody, and Jonathan to talk about the White House's takeover of the president's press pool, his subjugation of major media outlets, and the House's Budget Resolution which would almost certainly result in cuts to Medicaid. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare c…

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Even More News: DOGE Email Debacle and GOP Reps Berated At Town Halls 52:35

2M ago52:35

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Hi. On a special Wednesday episode of Even More News, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss Elon Musk's demand for "five bullets" from every federal employee. They also touch on the potentially turning political tide and the GOP members of Congress getting ripped apart (figuratively) at town halls. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to comp…

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From Trainee Underwriter to CEO: Andrew Passfield's journey to becoming ICE Insuretech's CEO 1:05:13

2M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas sits down with Andrew Passfield, CEO and co-founder of ICE Insuretech, to discuss his remarkable journey from trainee underwriter to leading a successful InsurTech business. Andrew shares his career story, pivotal moments, lessons learned, and insights on how ICE became a key player in the insura…

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Even More News: White House Brags About Migrant Cruelty, Donald Trump Declares Himself King 46:52

2M ago46:52

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Hi. On today's episode, Katy, Cody, and Jonathan discuss the many easily corrected lies Elon Musk told this week, the White House's "ASMR" deportation video, and how Trump is abandoning Ukraine. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our lin…

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Some More News: Dear Donald Trump Voters: His Actions Are Going To Hurt You Too 1:20:53

2M ago1:20:53

1:20:53

Hi. Donald Trump's relentless executive orders and illegal slashing of federal funding are already hurting Americans, including his own voters. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link.Hosted by Cody JohnstonExecutive Producer - Katy …

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Shaping the Future of Insurance: Sandra Lewin on Transformation, Diversity & the Power of Your Network 1:20:32

2M ago1:20:32

1:20:32

In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas interviews Sandra Lewin, a transformation and operations expert, consultant, and host of the successful 100 Women in Insurance podcast. Sandra shares her fascinating career journey, from growing up in Poland to navigating the Lloyd’s market, moving from broking to transformation, and eventually l…

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#154 | Throw Back Episode - #071 Jeff Wood - Transforming outdated PMO practices with Agile ways of working 50:48

2M ago50:48

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Throw back to one of our favorites, in case you missed it! Jeff Wood has over 20+ years of experience in leading transformational change including the implementation of PMOs within both the public and private sectors. Love making a difference to organisations and the people within priding myself on strong servant-leadership, efficient and effective…

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Even More News: It's Constitutional Crisis Time, Baby! 54:55

3M ago54:55

54:55

Hi. Katy, Cody, and Jonathan are here to break down the showdown between the Trump administration's wildly illegal actions and the federal judges telling them to please stop it. Plus, they analyze Elon Musk's bizarre appearance in the Oval Office. And the measles guy just got confirmed. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare cov…

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Some More News: The REAL Reasons CEOs Hate Remote Work 42:59

3M ago42:59

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Hi. We've been told that 2025 is the year that remote working will die, despite it often being good for workers and their employers. CEOs hate it though, and they're working to get rid of it. Get the world's news at https://ground.news/SMN to compare coverage and see through biased coverage. Subscribe for 40% off unlimited access through our link. …

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From Code to Strategy, Pablo Bawdekar's Journey into Insurance Architecture 1:02:34

3M ago1:02:34

1:02:34

Welcome to another episode of Beyond the Desk, where we take a deep dive into the careers of influential leaders in technology, transformation, and operations within global insurance and insurtech. In this episode of Beyond the Desk, host Mark Thomas sits down with Pablo Bawdekar, a seasoned Chief Architect with extensive experience in insurance an…

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