# think tank podcast (audio feeds) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 2 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover think tank podcast. Page: Feed: --- ## [Eddie Glaude explores how race shadows America’s 250th anniversary](https://thinktankpodcast.org/2026/08/20/eddie-glaude-explores-how-race-shadows-americas-250th-anniversary/) _2026-08-21 · Steve Adubato · Think Tank with Steve Adubato_ August 22, 2026. Steve Adubato welcomes Professor of African American Studies at Princeton University, Eddie S. Glaude Jr., PhD, Author of America, U.S.A.: How Race Shadows the Nation’s Anniversaries, to explore the enduring impact of race on American history and identity, and how it shapes patriotism and the lived experiences of minority communities. Show 816 [Listen](https://wethinktank.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ttn816.m4a) ## [Rev. James Martin reflects on the Catholic Church and new book, “Work in Progress”](https://thinktankpodcast.org/2026/08/16/rev-james-martin-reflects-on-the-catholic-church-and-new-book-work-in-progress/) _2026-08-16 · Steve Adubato · Think Tank with Steve Adubato_ August 15, 2026. Steve Adubato sits down with Rev. James Martin, SJ, Editor at Large at America Media and Author of Work in Progress, to reflect on how his hardworking upbringing shaped his calling to serve others and the Catholic Church’s place in an increasingly polarized political landscape. Show 815 [Listen](https://wethinktank.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ttn815.m4a) ## [U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D) – NJ; Sen. Holly Schepisi (R) – NJ](https://thinktankpodcast.org/2026/08/09/u-s-rep-rob-menendez-d-nj-sen-holly-schepisi-r-nj/) _2026-08-09 · Steve Adubato · Think Tank with Steve Adubato_ Steve Adubato sits down with U.S. Rep. Rob Menendez (D) – NJ, of the 8th Congressional District to examine critical issues facing New Jersey, including election integrity and security, immigration detention centers, and the need for affordable child care. Steve Adubato speaks with Sen. Holly Schepisi (R) – NJ about election security, voter eligibility, and … Continue reading "U.S. Rep. Rob… [Listen](https://wethinktank.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ttn814.m4a) ## [Building the Skilled Trades Workforce](https://thinktankpodcast.org/2026/07/26/building-the-skilled-trades-workforce/) _2026-07-26 · Steve Adubato · Think Tank with Steve Adubato_ July 25, 2026. Steve Adubato engages three passionate voices about the skilled trades shortage, highlighting these rewarding professions as in-demand career opportunities for all. Guests:Scott Shaw, President & CEO, Lincoln Technical InstituteJudaline Cassidy, Founder of Tools & Tiaras, Plumber with Local Union No. 1 in NYCSen. Joseph Cryan (D) – NJ, Chair, Senate Higher Education … Continue… [Listen](https://wethinktank.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ttn809.m4a) ## [Dr. Perry N. Halkitis discusses the human-centered approach to public health](https://thinktankpodcast.org/2026/07/19/dr-perry-n-halkitis-discusses-the-human-centered-approach-to-public-health/) _2026-07-19 · Steve Adubato · Think Tank with Steve Adubato_ May 30, 2026. Steve Adubato welcomes Dr. Perry N. Halkitis, MS, MPH, Dean of Rutgers School of Public Health and Author of “Humanizing Public Health: How Disease-Centered Approaches Have Failed Us,” to explore how trust, compassion, and a more human-centered approach to care can help restore confidence in public health. Show #806 [Listen](https://wethinktank.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ttn806.m4a) ## [Carole Johnson; Sam Oliker-Friedland; Helen Archontou](https://thinktankpodcast.org/2026/07/12/carole-johnson-sam-oliker-friedland-helen-archontou/) _2026-07-12 · Steve Adubato · Think Tank with Steve Adubato_ Carole Johnson, President & CEO of University Hospital, joins Steve Adubato to examine the impact of federal Medicaid cuts to vulnerable urban communities and the importance of encouraging young people to pursue careers in medicine. Sam Oliker-Friedland, CEO of Responsive Gov, sits down with Steve Adubato to examine election integrity, poll worker safety, and how … Continue reading "Carole… [Listen](https://wethinktank.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ttn808.m4a) ## [E0041 | Innovating with Latch: Your New AI CFO](https://roofingtechnologythinktankrt3.libsyn.com/e0041-innovating-with-latch-your-new-ai-cfo) _2026-07-08 · RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast_ In this episode, discover how a construction family's pain point led to the creation of a powerful AI platform that scans bank statements, detects anomalies and flags duplicate payments—saving real money and preventing costly mistakes. Wes Murphy shares his unique journey from a family in trades to founding a tech company that's transforming back-office finance for contractors. Liam McCreedy… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/riverside_liam_wes_karen_rt3.mp3?dest-id=1766129) ## [Ronald Weich; Nedia Morsy; Jacqui Tricarico](https://thinktankpodcast.org/2026/07/05/ronald-weich-nedia-morsy-jacqui-tricarico/) _2026-07-05 · Steve Adubato · Think Tank with Steve Adubato_ Ronald Weich, Dean of Seton Hall University School of Law, joins Steve Adubato to examine federal checks and balances, political polarization, and how Artificial Intelligence impacts the legal field. Nedia Morsy, Director of Make the Road NJ, speaks with Steve Adubato about the importance of advocating for New Jersey’s vulnerable immigrant population in challenging times. … Continue reading… [Listen](https://wethinktank.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ttn807.m4a) ## [E0040 | Innovating with Hyperion: The tech that builds 3D roof models and proposals in just 5 minutes](https://roofingtechnologythinktankrt3.libsyn.com/innovating-with-hyperion-the-tech-that-builds-3d-roof-models-and-proposals-in-just-5-minutes) _2026-07-02 · RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast_ Discover how Hyperion transforms on-site data collection with just an iPad equipped with LiDAR—no drones needed. Mark Lord from Forge shares the story behind the tech and Samantha from All Weather Roofing jumps in to explain how the technology delivers instant, precise measurements, enabling her to generate proposals and get customer approvals on the spot. We break down the software's core… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/riverside_samantha_mark_karen_..._rt3.mp3?dest-id=1766129) ## [Moving the Masses: Navigating the FIFA World Cup](https://thinktankpodcast.org/2026/06/28/moving-the-masses-navigating-the-fifa-world-cup/) _2026-06-28 · Steve Adubato · Think Tank with Steve Adubato_ June 6, 2026. Steve Adubato leads a panel of experts to examine the 2026 FIFA World Cup and what it means for New Jersey including transportation, economic opportunities and public safety. Guests Include:Kris Kolluri, President and CEO of NJ TRANSIT and Executive Director, New Jersey Turnpike AuthorityAlex Lasry, CEO, FIFA World Cup 26 New York … Continue reading "Moving the Masses: Navigating the… [Listen](https://wethinktank.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ttn812.m4a) ## [Know before it drops (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/qc4MyVSGyASn) _2026-06-28 · **Sponsored**_ Follow a show, artist, genre or rocket and get notified before release ## [E0039 | Innovating with Reworked.ai](https://roofingtechnologythinktankrt3.libsyn.com/e0039-innovating-with-reworkedai) _2026-06-08 · RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast_ Fred Castonguay from Reworked.ai unveils how cutting-edge data and AI are revolutionizing sales opportunities for roofing contractors. Discover how advanced imagery and homeowner intelligence help identify high-value prospects before issues arise. Fred explains how his company's technology decodes complex data into actionable insights, leading to impressive response and closure rates. This episode… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/riverside_reworked.ai_-_fred__k..._rt3.mp3?dest-id=1766129) ## [America at a Crossroads: Steve Adubato in Conversation with U.S. Senator Cory Booker](https://thinktankpodcast.org/2026/06/07/america-at-a-crossroads-steve-adubato-in-conversation-with-u-s-senator-cory-booker/) _2026-06-07 · Steve Adubato · Think Tank with Steve Adubato_ June 6, 2026. Emmy Award-winning Anchor Steve Adubato welcomes U.S. Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ), New York Times Best-Selling Author of Stand, for a candid conversation on affordability, voting rights, and the future of America. Show 813 [Listen](https://wethinktank.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ttn813.m4a) ## [E0038 | Innovating with OpenbooQ](https://roofingtechnologythinktankrt3.libsyn.com/e0038-innovating-with-openbooq) _2026-06-01 · RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast_ OpenbooQ is revolutionizing the industry with AI-powered, fully virtual roofing sales and installation. Mike Chesbrough and Patrick Salyers share how their tech-driven, cost-plus model offers homeowners prices 30-50% lower than traditional methods—all while paying crews more and boosting efficiency through autonomous AI systems. If you're a roofing contractor wanting to cut costs, supercharge… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/riverside_mike__karen_rt3.mp3?dest-id=1766129) ## [Mayor Ras Baraka addresses how he advocates for residents in Newark](https://thinktankpodcast.org/2026/05/24/mayor-ras-baraka-addresses-how-he-advocates-for-residents-in-newark/) _2026-05-24 · Steve Adubato · Think Tank with Steve Adubato_ May 23, 2026. Ras J. Baraka, Mayor of the City of Newark, sits down with Steve Adubato for a special half-hour conversation about his passion for the city, how he advocates for his residents, and the importance of investing in urban communities. [Listen](https://wethinktank.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/ttn805.m4a) ## [E0037 | Innovating with RT3's 2025 Innovator of the Year: Nick Zavala from American Home Contractors](https://roofingtechnologythinktankrt3.libsyn.com/e0037-innovating-with-rt3s-2025-innovator-of-the-year-nick-zavala-from-american-home-contractors) _2026-05-22 · RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast_ Discover how Nick Zavala is transforming American Home Contractors through the innovative integration of solar, smart home technology and sustainable energy solutions. Nick shares his journey from working in traditional construction to leading an innovative roofing company that provides customers with a complete technology and solar ecosystem, enabling them to achieve energy independence and… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/riverside_nick__karen_03_rt3.mp3?dest-id=1766129) ## [NJ: The Road Ahead. Steve Adubato in Conversation with Governor Mikie Sherrill](https://thinktankpodcast.org/2026/05/17/nj-the-road-ahead-steve-adubato-in-conversation-with-governor-mikie-sherrill/) _2026-05-17 · Steve Adubato · Think Tank with Steve Adubato_ May 16, 2026. In this half-hour special, Governor Mikie Sherrill joins Steve Adubato to discuss the most pressing challenges facing New Jersey, including affordability, the energy crisis, immigration, and working with the Trump administration. ## [E0036 | Innovating with Leaping AI: How Digital Workers are Revolutionizing Roofing](https://roofingtechnologythinktankrt3.libsyn.com/e0036-innovating-with-leaping-ai-how-digital-workers-are-revolutionizing-roofing) _2025-12-08 · RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast_ In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, host Karen Edwards dives into the transformative role of AI in the roofing industry. Joined by Kevin Wu from Leaping AI, they explore how digital workers are revolutionizing contractor operations by answering calls, confirming appointments and generating outbound leads. Discover how AI is not only enhancing efficiency but also reshaping… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/riverside_kevin__karen___dec_08_2025_001_rt3.mp3?dest-id=1766129) ## [E0035 | Innovating with Contractor CTO and Matrix Roofing](https://roofingtechnologythinktankrt3.libsyn.com/e0035-innovating-with-contractor-cto-and-matrix-roofing) _2025-11-11 · RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast_ In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, host Karen Edwards is joined by Wendy Marvin, CEO of Matrix Roofing and RT3 board president, and Elliott Wittstruck, founder of Contractor CTO. Together, they explore the transformative power of technology in the construction industry. Discover how Elliott, in the role of fractional CTO, is helping Wendy leverage technology that she is… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/riverside_elliott_wendy_karen___nov_11_2025_001_rt3.mp3?dest-id=1766129) ## [E0034 | Innovating with JobTread](https://roofingtechnologythinktankrt3.libsyn.com/e0034-innovating-with-jobtread) _2025-10-13 · RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast_ In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank podcast, Karen Edwards welcomes Eric Fortenberry, founder and CEO of JobTread. They discuss the challenges faced by contractors in the construction and roofing industries, the importance of technology in streamlining processes and how JobTread addresses these needs with its modern software solutions. Eric shares insights on the significance of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/riverside_eric__karen___oct_13_2025_001_rt3.mp3?dest-id=1766129) ## [E0033 | Innovating With One Click Code - Mastering Building Codes](https://roofingtechnologythinktankrt3.libsyn.com/e0033-innovating-with-one-click-code) _2025-09-09 · RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast_ In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast we welcome Bin Wright from One Click Code to help us discover how technology can help contractors find their way through the complexities of building codes. Learn how this innovative technology simplifies the navigation of diverse building regulations, providing contractors with accurate, defensible data. Hear about the journey of… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/riverside_steph_bin_karen___sep_8_2025_001_rt3.mp3?dest-id=1766129) ## [Make any domain metal (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/8gyfwnuNvU8p) _2025-09-09 · **Sponsored**_ Turn any domain into a blacked-out metal landing page with an email waitlist ## [E0032 | Innovating with Best Roofing Now - AI in Action](https://roofingtechnologythinktankrt3.libsyn.com/e0032-innovating-with-best-roofing-now-ai-in-action) _2025-07-21 · RT3: The Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast_ In this episode of the Roofing Technology Think Tank Podcast, host Karen Edwards sits down with James Turner from Best Roofing Now and Kynexpro.com to explore how AI is revolutionizing the roofing industry. Discover how James leverages cutting-edge technology to streamline operations, enhance customer interactions and drive business growth. From AI-driven scheduling and quoting to innovative… [Listen](https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/roofingtechnologythinktankrt3/riverside_james__karen___jul_14_2025_001_rt3.mp3?dest-id=1766129)