# future focus — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 3 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover future focus. Page: Feed: --- ## [Future Focus | AI Is Changing Work Faster Than Schools Can Adapt—Here’s What We Teach Now | Week of July 17, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--AI-Is-Changing-Work-Faster-Than-Schools-Can-AdaptHeres-What-We-Teach-Now--Week-of-July-17--2026-e3nanrf) _2026-08-12 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ As Nobel laureates, economists, and AI researchers warn that society may not be ready for AI-driven disruption, Dr. Sabba Quidwai asks the question educators actually need answered: What does “act now” look like in schools? This episode explores why access restrictions and predicting future jobs miss the larger challenge—and makes the case for judgment intelligence , the ability to decide,… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/124132655/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-7-12%2Ff6c62e02-96e4-01ef-9d0b-f68a1c6ac3e6.mp3) ## [Why Every Artist Wants a Seat on Jake Shane’s Couch](https://1824official.substack.com/p/why-every-artist-wants-a-seat-on) _2026-08-11 · °1824 · °1824_ The evolution of artist press ## [How Kylie Cantrall Turned the Valley Girl Stereotype Into a Superpower](https://1824official.substack.com/p/how-kylie-cantrall-turned-the-valley) _2026-08-04 · °1824 · °1824_ Future Focus Issue #8: Kylie Cantrall ## [Futures Focus - Episode 149: MLB Draft Recap Part 2: NL and AL Central](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prospects1500/episodes/Futures-Focus---Episode-149-MLB-Draft-Recap-Part-2-NL-and-AL-Central-e3mnrv2) _2026-08-03 · Prospects1500 · Prospects1500 Futures Focus_ Prospects1500's amateur baseball guru Shaun Kernahan (⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠@ShaunKernahan⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠) once again joins host Jeremy Mahy ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@\_JMahy\_⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠) for part 2 of the MLB Draft recap, this time breaking down the draft for the teams of the NL and AL Central divisions. Shaun also talks about what the signing bonuses tell us about what a team thinks about their player. They also dive into the Guardians' head… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO8510257301.mp3) ## [Demystifying The Most Recognizable Job in Music: A&R](https://1824official.substack.com/p/demystifying-the-most-recognizable) _2026-07-28 · Raquel Hilton · °1824_ A Conversation with Capitol Music Group Senior Director of A&R Aria McKnight ## [Futures Focus - Episode 148: When Podcasts Collide!](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prospects1500/episodes/Futures-Focus---Episode-148-When-Podcasts-Collide-e3mea22) _2026-07-23 · Prospects1500 · Prospects1500 Futures Focus_ A Horribly Perfect Crossover Podcast! As we draw closer to our special upcoming 150th episode, host Jeremy Mahy ( @\_JMahy\_ ) and Scott Greene ( @Scotty\_Ballgame ) welcome the Horribly Perfect podcast trio of Jim, John D, and Westy. Find out why Greene's high school buddies crossed over to Futures Focus, as they share some of their unforgettable baseball stories and memories. It's not your average,… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO5968254091.mp3) ## [Futures Focus - Episode 147: MLB Draft Recap with Shaun Kernahan (Part 1)](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prospects1500/episodes/Futures-Focus---Episode-147-MLB-Draft-Recap-with-Shaun-Kernahan-Part-1-e3mbvl6) _2026-07-23 · Prospects1500 · Prospects1500 Futures Focus_ Prospects1500's amateur baseball guru Shaun Kernahan (⁠⁠⁠ ⁠@ShaunKernahan⁠ ⁠⁠⁠) joins host Jeremy Mahy ( ⁠⁠⁠⁠@\_JMahy\_⁠ ⁠⁠⁠) to break down the draft for teams in the AL and NL West. How did each team do? Who did the best in each division? Also, Shaun puts on his "tin hat" and gives the listeners his conspiracy theory about this year's draft. [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9120571128.mp3) ## [9 People you DON'T wanna be at a concert](https://1824official.substack.com/p/9-people-you-dont-wanna-be-at-a-concert) _2026-07-21 · °1824 · °1824_ My manifesto on concert etiquette! ## [Future Focus | The AI Readiness Gap No One Is Talking About: Why Perfect Grades Are Producing Unprepared Graduates | Week of June 26, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--The-AI-Readiness-Gap-No-One-Is-Talking-About-Why-Perfect-Grades-Are-Producing-Unprepared-Graduates--Week-of-June-26--2026-e3m9co3) _2026-07-19 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ A dramatic cheating case at Brown University reveals a much deeper issue than AI misuse—it exposes an education system that rewards grades over genuine learning. Drawing on new Microsoft and Docebo research, Dr. Sabba Quidwai connects the challenges facing schools and workplaces, arguing that the future belongs to people who develop judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to partner… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/123039939/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-19%2F5f9c1350-bf9e-c1b2-eaad-bfe47059cb04.mp3) ## [Future Focus | 86% of Kids Are Already Using AI - The Question Isn't If, It's How | Week of June 15, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--86-of-Kids-Are-Already-Using-AI---The-Question-Isnt-If--Its-How--Week-of-June-15--2026-e3m3n9v) _2026-07-15 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ AI has already become a daily thinking partner for most students, yet many are navigating its use without the decision-making frameworks needed to use it responsibly. In this episode, Dr. Sabba Quidwai explores new research, the OECD and European Union's AI Literacy Framework, and practical tools like WISE and the Confidence Check to help educators, parents, and students build judgment, not just… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/122854143/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-15%2F3dce8885-e621-8b61-ecb2-a5b4feb5f793.mp3) ## [Persona-led AI publishing (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/IEg1XuNpUts6) _2026-07-15 · **Sponsored**_ Generate drafts, schedule subdomain publishing, and keep human review where needed. ## [Devon Again’s Lethal Pen Game Might Kill You](https://1824official.substack.com/p/devon-agains-lethal-pen-game-might) _2026-07-14 · °1824 · °1824_ Future Focus Issue #7: Devon Again ## [Future Focus | The AI Trust Crisis in Education: Why Portfolios Are Becoming the New Proof of Learning | Week of June 8, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--The-AI-Trust-Crisis-in-Education-Why-Portfolios-Are-Becoming-the-New-Proof-of-Learning--Week-of-June-8--2026-e3m0ci8) _2026-07-12 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ As AI transforms both classrooms and the workplace, educators face a growing crisis of trust. In this episode, Dr. Sabba Quidwai explores why AI detection tools are creating unintended harm, how surveillance is replacing meaningful assessment, and why portfolios, not policing offer a more human-centered way to prepare students for an AI-driven future. Timestamps 00:00 – The Mirror Test & The Trust… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/122744840/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-12%2Fd0f1aac8-7f7e-3fbb-bb82-fb0df0f8244e.mp3) ## [Futures Focus - Episode 146: Futures Game Rosters and Dynasty League Advice with Nate Eckert](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prospects1500/episodes/Futures-Focus---Episode-146-Futures-Game-Rosters-and-Dynasty-League-Advice-with-Nate-Eckert-e3lklrm) _2026-07-09 · Prospects1500 · Prospects1500 Futures Focus_ Host of the Dynasty Deep Dive podcast Nate Eckert ( @GQMiLB ) joins Jeremy Mahy ( @\_JMahy\_ ) to discuss the Future Games rosters and weighs in on part one of some tough dynasty league roster calls. Tune in to hear why Nate thinks the NL team got it wrong again this year and why Jeremy dislikes the start time of MiLB's premier showcase event. [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO3915413361.mp3) ## [Why the Best Artist Interviews Don’t Feel Like Interviews Anymore](https://1824official.substack.com/p/why-the-best-artist-interviews-dont) _2026-07-07 · °1824 · °1824_ Tips from a college student with two years of celebrity interviews under their belt. ## [Is AI Eroding Critical Thinking? This Teen Developer Says You’re Wrong](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Is-AI-Eroding-Critical-Thinking--This-Teen-Developer-Says-Youre-Wrong-e3lojfm) _2026-07-07 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ While many headlines claim Gen Z is using AI as a "cheat code" to avoid hard work, 17-year-old developer Olivia is proving that the opposite is true. In this episode of The Spark Effect , we debunk the narrative that technology is eroding critical thinking by going behind the scenes with a high school senior who isn't just "adopting" AI, she’s fluent in it. From teaching herself Python during the… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/122489782/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-6-7%2F427528894-44100-2-7b1032c06b259.mp3) ## [From High School Senior to Author & Entrepreneur: Eme Williams](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/From-High-School-Senior-to-Author--Entrepreneur-Eme-Williams-e3lepna) _2026-07-01 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ Stop telling young people to wait for the future, they are already building it. In this premiere of "The Spark Effect" series, high school senior, author, and entrepreneur Eme Williams shares how "baby steps" in the real world built the confidence she never found in a classroom lecture. As AI begins to automate traditional schoolwork, this conversation explores how to nurture the "Human Advantage"… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/122168490/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-30%2F427126913-44100-2-c23cc52e26c37.mp3) ## [Olivia Rodrigo’s album broke me & the fan edits finished the job](https://1824official.substack.com/p/olivia-rodrigos-album-broke-me-and) _2026-06-30 · Susie Gascon · °1824_ A love letter to the edit-makers, the unofficial music supervisors of fandom, and the Olivia Rodrigo songs that made 2026 TV hurt a little more. ## [Futures Focus - Episode 145: July preview and "In the Ballpark" talk with Scott Greene](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prospects1500/episodes/Futures-Focus---Episode-145-July-preview-and-In-the-Ballpark-talk-with-Scott-Greene-e3la0o3) _2026-06-26 · Prospects1500 · Prospects1500 Futures Focus_ President of Prospects1500 Scott Greene ( @Scotty\_Ballgame ) joins host Jeremy Mahy ( @\_JMahy\_ ) on this episode to discuss what is coming up in July on the site and previews an exciting All-Star Futures Game themed giveaway. It's open to all listeners but time sensitive, so listen now! Scott also runs through some of his recent, and a few not so recent, minor league ballpark visits. Listen to… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9392632959.mp3) ## [He Stopped Climbing the Ladder and Built His Own Door](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/He-Stopped-Climbing-the-Ladder-and-Built-His-Own-Door-e3l9p2l) _2026-06-26 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ Jacob Kantor was the number one sales rep everywhere he went - McGraw Hill, LAUSD, Varsity Tutors, Revolution Prep. He could have kept doing that forever. Instead, he created JK K12 Consulting and gave himself a title nobody had ever heard of: Chief DODO, which stands for District Office Door Opener. In this episode, we dig into what it actually took to design a career from scratch, why the best… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/122003989/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-26%2F426846943-44100-2-e4c477ec7102f.mp3) ## [Future Focus: Feng and Jai'Len Josey](https://1824official.substack.com/p/future-focus-feng-and-jailen-josey) _2026-06-24 · °1824 · °1824_ FFO: being a weekend rockstar, 2hollis, Victoria Monét, and serial romantics. ## [Brisk AI News Briefings (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/pBDoLzR4IXuM) _2026-06-24 · **Sponsored**_ Read AI summaries and listen to audio briefings for top stories. ## [Future Focus | Prompt the Human Before the Machine: The New Rule for Learning and Work | Week of June 1, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--Prompt-the-Human-Before-the-Machine-The-New-Rule-for-Learning-and-Work--Week-of-June-1--2026-e3ko9if) _2026-06-13 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ Drawing on Microsoft's new Preparing Students for the Future of Work report, Dr. Sabba Quidwai challenges the common narrative that AI is replacing workers. Instead, she argues that AI is eliminating traditional entry-level tasks and accelerating graduates into roles that require judgment, leadership, and decision-making from day one. Through examples from workforce research, organizational… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/121431055/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-13%2F2d061e4f-37db-5079-ec6a-0c500cfdd1e5.mp3) ## [Futures Focus - Episode 144: College World Series Preview](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prospects1500/episodes/Futures-Focus---Episode-144-College-World-Series-Preview-e3kklv1) _2026-06-12 · Prospects1500 · Prospects1500 Futures Focus_ Prospects1500's amateur baseball guru Shaun Kernahan (⁠⁠⁠ @ShaunKernahan ⁠⁠⁠) joins host Jeremy Mahy ( ⁠⁠⁠@\_JMahy\_ ⁠⁠⁠) to preview and break down the College World Series. Shaun and Jeremy also discuss a high-profile high school arm reclassifying, how a college football quarterback could influence college baseball, and the first week and a half of transfer portal season. Futures Focus is brought… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO9482139379.mp3) ## [Future Focus | The AI Story We Keep Getting Wrong: Why Graduates Are Booing, Hope Is Declining, and Agency Matters More Than Ever | Week of May 26, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--The-AI-Story-We-Keep-Getting-Wrong-Why-Graduates-Are-Booing--Hope-Is-Declining--and-Agency-Matters-More-Than-Ever--Week-of-May-26--2026-e3kg22o) _2026-06-08 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ In this thought-provoking episode, Dr. Sabba Quidwai explores how the narratives we tell about AI are shaping our perceptions, decisions, and sense of agency. Through stories ranging from a viral Monet experiment to commencement speeches that sparked student backlash, she argues that the real challenge isn't AI itself—it's the stories institutions, leaders, and individuals tell about the future.… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/121161240/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-5-8%2Fe9541fda-8fb2-b715-7335-76665eff7446.mp3) ## [Futures Focus - Episode 143: Fun in the Ballparks & May Prospects of the Month](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prospects1500/episodes/Futures-Focus---Episode-143-Fun-in-the-Ballparks--May-Prospects-of-the-Month-e3kag6f) _2026-06-07 · Prospects1500 · Prospects1500 Futures Focus_ Host Jeremy Mahy ( ⁠@\_JMahy\_⁠ ) is joined by Jack Knight ( ⁠@Jack\_On\_Sports⁠ ) as they highlight the "At The Ballpark" side of the minor league experience. Jeremy also rolls out his Prospects of the Month team for May. Futures Focus is brought to you by Prospects1500. [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO2079204214.mp3) ## [What Off Campus Taught Me About TV Soundtracks](https://1824official.substack.com/p/what-off-campus-taught-me-about-tv) _2026-06-02 · Lola · °1824_ Inside the making of the soundtrack for Off Campus ## [Future Focus | Do I Still Matter? AI, Layoffs, and the Human Skills the Future Still Needs | Week of May 18, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--Do-I-Still-Matter--AI--Layoffs--and-the-Human-Skills-the-Future-Still-Needs--Week-of-May-18--2026-e3k1493) _2026-05-28 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ In this deeply reflective episode, Dr. Sabba Quidwai explores the emotional question underneath today’s AI conversation: Do I still matter? Through stories of corporate layoffs, classroom innovation, leadership transformation, and emerging AI practices, she unpacks why the future of work and education depends not just on technical skills, but on preserving human agency, identity, empathy, and… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/120671971/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-28%2F53738080-ca7a-cf8c-4112-f733ac13ca5c.mp3) ## [Future Focus: Coco Jones](https://1824official.substack.com/p/future-focus-coco-jones) _2026-05-26 · °1824 · °1824_ RIYL: Luvagirls, bangin’ vocals, SZA, & Muni Long. ## [Futures Focus - Episode 142: College Baseball talk with Shaun Kernahan](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prospects1500/episodes/Futures-Focus---Episode-142-College-Baseball-talk-with-Shaun-Kernahan-e3jlun7) _2026-05-21 · Prospects1500 · Prospects1500 Futures Focus_ Prospects1500 college baseball guru Shaun Kernahan ( ⁠⁠@ShaunKernahan⁠⁠ ) joins host Jeremy Mahy ( ⁠⁠@\_JMahy\_⁠⁠ )to talk all things college baseball. In this episode they discuss Shaun's recent Top 500 update on ⁠ThreeQuarter Slot⁠ , the new Draft simulator, the upcoming MLB Draft in July, and a few players of interest. [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/8c10400/podcast/play/120305831/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-20%2F424577016-44100-2-d23f6e9fa7314.m4a) ## [The Skill of a Damn Good Interview](https://1824official.substack.com/p/the-skill-of-a-damn-good-interview) _2026-05-20 · °1824 · °1824_ \*Mariah Carey voice\* IT'S TIIIIIMEEEEE... to learn how to interview! ## [Future Focus | The Cursed Generation: What Schools Missed About AI, Work, and Human Potential | Week of May 4, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--The-Cursed-Generation-What-Schools-Missed-About-AI--Work--and-Human-Potential--Week-of-May-4--2026-e3jbq84) _2026-05-14 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ In this episode, Dr. Sabba Quidwai explores the growing challenges facing today’s graduates as AI, economic instability, and outdated educational systems collide. Drawing from Microsoft’s latest Work Trend Index, historical research on the digital divide, and real-world examples from business and education, she argues that the real issue is not access to AI tools, but whether young people have… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/119973572/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-14%2Ffb412f26-0810-45a2-b75c-f9222556dd1c.mp3) ## [8.1% APY Plus Free Stock (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/aKb60W0DTiJy) _2026-05-14 · **Sponsored**_ Claim 8.1% APY and up to $1,030 in SK hynix and Nvidia stock. ## [Futures Focus - Episode 141: April Prospect All-Star Team](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prospects1500/episodes/Futures-Focus---Episode-141-April-Prospect-All-Star-Team-e3j2dg0) _2026-05-10 · Prospects1500 · Prospects1500 Futures Focus_ Host Jeremy Mahy ( @\_JMahy\_ ) is joined by Jack Knight ( @Jack\_On\_Sports ) to introduce a new segment highlighting the "At The Ballpark" side of the minor league experience. Jeremy also rolls out his Prospect of the Month team for April. Futures Focus is brought to you by Prospects1500. [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO4388198548.mp3) ## [Future Focus | Students, Stress, and Systems: What We’re Getting Wrong About AI Right Now and Why AI Literacy is the New Digital Divide | Week of April 27, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--Students--Stress--and-Systems-What-Were-Getting-Wrong-About-AI-Right-Now-and-Why-AI-Literacy-is-the-New-Digital-Divide--Week-of-April-27--2026-e3j2qic) _2026-05-08 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ This episode explores the overwhelming pace of AI advancements and the anxiety it creates, arguing that the real solution isn’t chasing every new tool but building intentional systems. Through stories from educators and students, Dr. Sabba highlights the growing gap between how AI is used in schools versus the real world—and why designing thoughtful frameworks for learning is more critical than… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/119678988/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-4-8%2Fa1ce1ccb-b1b0-c952-2975-9e2b578cf0e3.mp3) ## [On Riding the “Wannabe Journalist to Industry Professional” Pipeline](https://1824official.substack.com/p/on-riding-the-wannabe-journalist) _2026-05-05 · °1824 · °1824_ hey you! yes you! it’s time to put the pen to paper :) ## [Future Focus | We Keep Making the Same Mistake: Why Banning Screens Won’t Fix Education (and What Will) | Week of April 20, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--We-Keep-Making-the-Same-Mistake-Why-Banning-Screens-Wont-Fix-Education-and-What-Will--Week-of-April-20--2026-e3il9j0) _2026-04-29 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ This episode unpacks the recurring cycle of adopting, blaming, and retreating from new technologies in education—highlighted by LAUSD’s recent screen restrictions. Dr. Sabba Quidwai argues that the real issue isn’t technology itself, but the failure to redesign learning experiences and build systems that empower educators and students. From classrooms to workplaces, the message is clear: without… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/119235616/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-29%2F6d1c4263-bf12-c059-66c0-ef3a3c9ee442.mp3) ## [Future Focus: Jordan Ward](https://1824official.substack.com/p/future-focus-jordan-ward) _2026-04-28 · °1824 · °1824_ RIYL Leon Thomas, Teezo Touchdown, a go to dance move, the color blue, and runner's high. ## [How Working in Music During College Rewired My Brain](https://1824official.substack.com/p/how-working-in-music-during-college) _2026-04-22 · °1824 · °1824_ a field report from someone still in the field ## [Future Focus | It's Not a Thinking Problem. It's an Agency Problem. | Week of April 13, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--Its-Not-a-Thinking-Problem--Its-an-Agency-Problem---Week-of-April-13--2026-e3i5h7h) _2026-04-20 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ In this episode, Dr. Sabba Quidwai challenges the dominant narrative that AI is eroding students’ ability to think, arguing instead that the real issue is a lack of human agency in how technology is used. Drawing on new research, workplace trends, and classroom insights, she reveals how students and workers alike are struggling not with AI itself, but with systems that fail to empower them. The… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/118719153/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-20%2Feca794c6-9a3f-d64e-5eca-eeeba5e2ebb9.mp3) ## [Futures Focus - Episode 140: Prospects1500's NEW Top 100 Prospects](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/prospects1500/episodes/Futures-Focus---Episode-140-Prospects1500s-NEW-Top-100-Prospects-e3hvtp2) _2026-04-16 · Prospects1500 · Prospects1500 Futures Focus_ Prospects1500 President Scott Greene ( @Scotty\_Ballgame ) joins host Jeremy Mahy ( @\_JMahy\_ ) to discuss the recently released top 100 prospect list (a compilation of Tier 1 and Tier 2 prospects from the preseason team Top 50s), and they also give some bonus names that just missed the top 100. More to come in a follow-up column on the site coming soon! Check out the Overall Top 100 prospects on… [Listen](https://traffic.megaphone.fm/APO3409084060.mp3) ## [Future Focus: BENEE & Carter Faith](https://1824official.substack.com/p/future-focus-benee-and-carter-faith) _2026-04-14 · °1824 · °1824_ FFO line-dancing, DJ sets, Kacey Musgraves, and Remi Wolf ## [Future Focus | AI Isn’t the End, It’s the Test: Why Leaders Are Getting This Moment Completely Wrong | Week of March 30, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--AI-Isnt-the-End--Its-the-Test-Why-Leaders-Are-Getting-This-Moment-Completely-Wrong--Week-of-March-30--2026-e3hkuqj) _2026-04-09 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ This episode explores the tension between fear and opportunity in the age of AI, drawing parallels from history to show that technological disruption is not new—but our response to it matters more than ever. Through real-world examples from Oracle, Stanford research, and student behavior, the conversation highlights a critical truth: success with AI depends less on the technology itself and more… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/118176019/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-9%2F27b3cc9d-91d1-977b-e30c-bf6afce6adef.mp3) ## [Future Focus | From AI Slop to AI Systems: Why Mindset, Not Tools, Will Define the Future of Work | Week of March 23, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--From-AI-Slop-to-AI-Systems-Why-Mindset--Not-Tools--Will-Define-the-Future-of-Work--Week-of-March-23--2026-e3harmq) _2026-04-02 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ In this episode, Dr. Sabba Quidwai explores why the biggest barrier to effective AI adoption isn’t the technology—it’s the lack of systems and mindset. Drawing parallels to the iPad rollout in education, she explains how history is repeating itself and why a “mobile mindset” is essential for success in an AI-driven world. The episode challenges listeners to shift from tool usage to intentional… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/117845146/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-3-2%2Fb865d446-1b4e-d9f7-b41c-8c4432212685.mp3) ## [How to keep your cool during the GRAMMYs](https://1824official.substack.com/p/how-to-keep-your-cool-during-the) _2026-03-31 · °1824 · °1824_ Staying so casual when running into Olivia Dean, Yungblud, Noah Kahan & KATSEYE ## [Future Focus | AI Has No Mercy: Why the Methods We Adopted in 2023 Are Failing Us in 2026 | Week of March 16, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--AI-Has-No-Mercy-Why-the-Methods-We-Adopted-in-2023-Are-Failing-Us-in-2026--Week-of-March-16--2026-e3gtpms) _2026-03-24 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ This episode explores the accelerating pace of AI and the growing gap between those building with it and those still trying to regulate it. Through real-world incidents at Meta and insights from Morgan Stanley and Harvard Business Review, the episode reveals how outdated habits and shallow strategies are leaving organizations unprepared. The message is clear: success with AI requires deep… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/117417116/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-24%2F1dd25422-3645-8baa-224f-1f47422b74e5.mp3) ## [Future Focus: Grace Ives and Sarah Kinsley](https://1824official.substack.com/p/future-focus-grace-ives-and-sarah) _2026-03-24 · °1824 · °1824_ RIYL Oklou, Dora Jar, yearning, pretending you live in NYC, actually living in NYC ## [Future Focus | The AI Divide Nobody Sees Coming | Week of March 9, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--The-AI-Divide-Nobody-Sees-Coming--Week-of-March-9--2026-e3ghnq8) _2026-03-16 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ In this episode, Dr. Sabba Quidwai explores a growing divide in the AI era—one that goes beyond access or basic use of technology. Drawing from new research reports and a personal story of learning to use AI tools beyond the chat interface, she introduces the idea of an “agentic divide,” where the real gap lies in who understands what’s possible with AI and who doesn’t. The conversation challenges… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/117021960/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-16%2F2ea2b6a1-3ae5-df15-7b01-4f411377f9f8.mp3) ## [The 5 seconds of Summer Times Square Takeover 🎸](https://1824official.substack.com/p/the-5-seconds-of-summer-times-square) _2026-03-12 · Ari Meyerowitz · °1824_ We sat down with Senior Director of Marketing Strategy at Republic Records, Lily Bean to break down the 5 Seconds of Summer album release campaign. ## [How music sync works & what we learned from launching UMG's Twitch channel](https://1824official.substack.com/p/how-music-sync-works-and-what-we) _2026-03-10 · °1824_ your music industry game for the week! ## [Future Focus | The AI Tipping Point: Layoffs, Power, and Why “Agency” Is the Most Important Skill We’re Not Teaching | Week of February 23, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--The-AI-Tipping-Point-Layoffs--Power--and-Why-Agency-Is-the-Most-Important-Skill-Were-Not-Teaching--Week-of-February-23--2026-e3g68ro) _2026-03-09 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ This episode explores three major AI developments—from massive tech layoffs to Pentagon AI contracts—and asks a critical question: Who has agency in an AI-driven world? Dr. Sabba Quidwai reframes the conversation from “AI vs. humans” to a new model of collaboration where success depends on how well people can work with and direct AI systems. The episode challenges educators and leaders to rethink… [Listen](https://anchor.fm/s/f00ca1d4/podcast/play/116646200/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2026-2-9%2F9d22cc00-20ce-fbf5-e300-76ad5760f197.mp3) ## [Future Focus: Asha Banks And Dogpark](https://1824official.substack.com/p/future-focus-asha-banks-and-dogpark) _2026-03-03 · °1824 · °1824_ Future Focus is where we talk about artists we feel like are about to hit a new level or are set to shape tomorrow’s sounds. ## [Future Focus | From AI User to AI Leader: Why Design Thinking Is the New Power Skill | Week of February 16, 2026](https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/designingschools/episodes/Future-Focus--From-AI-User-to-AI-Leader-Why-Design-Thinking-Is-the-New-Power-Skill--Week-of-February-16--2026-e3fq9tt) _2026-03-02 · Dr. Sabba Quidwai · Designing Schools_ AI is no longer a question of “if” but “who is doing it well.” In this episode, Dr. Sabba Quidwai explores the growing divide between power users and passive users, why direction—not technology—is the defining skill of 2026, and how design thinking, the HIRE framework, and the SPARK method can help you build high-performing human + AI teams. 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