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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · 45m

New mini with the brilliant @erinsikorsky.bsky.social to dig into her new book Climate Change on the Battlefield. What is the threat militaries are facing from climate change? How is it shaping the landscape they operate in? And what are they doing about it? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Climate Change on the Battlefield

Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 10/08/2025 · 27m

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Loren DeJonge Schulman @lorenraeds.bsky.social · 5d

On @sirenspod.bsky.social “it’s a drill” section this week, I highlighted the final paper to digital checks transition at SSA. For much more, check out this great thread and any of Kathleen’s work bsky.app/profile/kath...

Kathleen Romig @kathleenromig.bsky.social · 14d

Something to watch next week: the deadline for the Social Security Administration (along with the rest of gov) to stop issuing paper checks.

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Social Security signals potential benefit disruptions this fall for those still getting paper checks

Over half a million people still get their Social Security benefits via paper checks. They’ll need a waiver by the end of September to continue to do so, SSA says.

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · 6d

New episode! Special guest Denice Ross joins to talk about the federal data ecosystem and why it matters for democratic accountability. Plus: H1B changes, new senate rules on nominations, and yes, the great gaggle of gobsmacked GOFOs. Plus: Robert Redford! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

UNGA, Advise & Consent, Democratic Data

Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 10/02/2025 · 1h 17m

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · 6d

New episode!

UNGA, Advise & Consent, Democratic Data - should the senate review nominations in batches? why is the Admin extorting H1B visa applicants? and can you have an accountable government without government data?

Also, our favorite Redford movies.

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UNGA, Advise & Consent, Democratic Data

Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 10/02/2025 · 1h 17m

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EM Simpson @emsetc.bsky.social · 7d

Loren correctly guessed 1 of mine, but not the main entry!

Loren DeJonge Schulman @lorenraeds.bsky.social · 7d

If you could only read one book form the rest of your life, what two would you have a hard time choosing between?

Prep for @sirenspod.bsky.social out tomorrow, distraction from the late unpleasantness. 📚

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Loren DeJonge Schulman @lorenraeds.bsky.social · 7d

If you could only read one book form the rest of your life, what two would you have a hard time choosing between?

Prep for @sirenspod.bsky.social out tomorrow, distraction from the late unpleasantness. 📚

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · 10d

As Trump once more threatens to send National Guard troops to an American city uninvited and unneeded, check out the last chapter of "JROC, Gerrymandering, and Guardsmen" for a master class on domestic military deployments with @lindsaypcohn.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

JROC, Gerrymandering, and Guardsmen

Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 09/03/2025 · 1h 13m

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Avocadoplex @avocadoplex.bike · 10d

I wanted to stand up and cheer at Nancy's answer about the feds getting out of the way and letting people get the work done!

Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · 10d

Sirens @ NY Climate Week! @lorenraeds.bsky.social interviewed @eliorg.bsky.social's Jordan Diamond, former EPA Admin Carol Browner, and Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen on the path to climate progress through govt reform. thx @climategroup.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Sirens at Climate Week Live!

Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 09/26/2025 · 30m

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · 10d

Sirens @ NY Climate Week! @lorenraeds.bsky.social interviewed @eliorg.bsky.social's Jordan Diamond, former EPA Admin Carol Browner, and Coral Springs Vice Mayor Nancy Metayer Bowen on the path to climate progress through govt reform. thx @climategroup.bsky.social! podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Sirens at Climate Week Live!

Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 09/26/2025 · 30m

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Joseph Lorenzo Hall, PhD @josephhall.org · 18d

I listen to most audio at 3-4x; it's just about input. When I want to enjoy something, I listen at 1x speed. When I really like something—e.g., the recent Scaling Laws podcast with @pamelasamuelson.bsky.social in my feed or @ifbookspod.bsky.social or @sirenspod.bsky.social—I listen twice.

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Loren DeJonge Schulman @lorenraeds.bsky.social · 20d

Big new episode of @sirenspod.bsky.social today. Yes, we discussed the Department of War, we had to. Also: do we even have an appropriations process anymore? Do we have a use of force decision making process anymore? And how should we talk about political violence? podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

AI Skills, Appropriations, Armed Conflict Law

Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 09/17/2025 · 1h 15m

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · 23d

Not following us on instagram? Loren gets to be more sarcastic AND have ironic music choices there AND badly make memes.

PS: the 10% happier interview with @olgakhazan.bsky.social is INCREDIBLE.

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · 23d

When @sirenspod.bsky.social isn't hard at work making podcasts, what is it listening to? SO much. Some of our fave recent episodes featured on Insta, from @robinsonmeyer.bsky.social (electricity markets!) @jonquilynhill.bsky.social (wellness costs!) and @empirepoduk.bsky.social (lost colony!)

episodes from explain it to me, call her daddy, and consider this

episodes from optimist economy, shift key, and 10% happier

episodes from book riot, planet money, and empire

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're live with Episode 7! JROC, Gerrymandering, and Guardsmen. With thanks to our amazing guest @lindsaypcohn.bsky.social!

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Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/5Xo8...

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Ted Faber @snorerot13.bsky.social · Sep 4

These are really outstanding. I always learn something or see a new angle on something. Lash yourself to the mast if applicable and have a listen.

Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're live with Episode 7! JROC, Gerrymandering, and Guardsmen. With thanks to our amazing guest @lindsaypcohn.bsky.social!

Apple - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...

Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/5Xo8...

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thinkingbayonet.bsky.social @thinkingbayonet.bsky.social · Sep 6

If you are concerned about the mobilization of the National Guard to support law enforcement, you should listen to this podcast to learn about the titles and authorities in question from the brilliant @lindsaypcohn.bsky.social , these are issues that get at the core of federalism

Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're live with Episode 7! JROC, Gerrymandering, and Guardsmen. With thanks to our amazing guest @lindsaypcohn.bsky.social!

Apple - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...

Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/5Xo8...

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · Sep 3

brand new @sirenspod.bsky.social for the school hear: JROC, Gerrymandering, and Guardsmen, with very special guest @lindsaypcohn.bsky.social to help us imagine the possible confrontation between state governors and the president over national guard deployments podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

JROC, Gerrymandering, and Guardsmen

Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 09/03/2025 · 1h 13m

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · Sep 3

We're live with Episode 7! JROC, Gerrymandering, and Guardsmen. With thanks to our amazing guest @lindsaypcohn.bsky.social!

Apple - podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/j...

Spotify - open.spotify.com/episode/5Xo8...

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · Sep 3

does @lorenraeds.bsky.social love alliteration and word play maybe a little too much? noone knows now.

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · Sep 3

We also spend time on:
- are new tariffs legal? what's up with the chief design officer? does the JROC need a funeral?
- the redistricting arms race and how it fits into the story of American democracy
- how it feels to own 10% of Intel (is this capitalism?)

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JROC, Gerrymandering, and Guardsmen

Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 09/03/2025 · 1h 13m

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · Sep 3

brand new @sirenspod.bsky.social for the school hear: JROC, Gerrymandering, and Guardsmen, with very special guest @lindsaypcohn.bsky.social to help us imagine the possible confrontation between state governors and the president over national guard deployments podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

JROC, Gerrymandering, and Guardsmen

Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 09/03/2025 · 1h 13m

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Sirens: A Bombshell Production @sirenspod.bsky.social · Aug 29

The hardest questions of our time on the latest Sirens mini podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

when you need to update job applicants, do you pray without ceasing or just send a damn email?

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EM Simpson @emsetc.bsky.social · Aug 27

PS @sirenspod.bsky.social is now on YouTube! www.youtube.com/watch?v=MXLV...

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Loren DeJonge Schulman @lorenraeds.bsky.social · Aug 27

Why are some hiring experiences so ridiculously awful? and some amazing?

The latest @sirenspod.bsky.social collects incredible advice for hiring managers to both select the best candidates and do so in a way that doesn't generate nightmares (low bar!). podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...

Hiring Managers, Human Capital, Human Beings

Podcast Episode · Sirens: A Bombshell production · 08/27/2025 · 29m

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EM Simpson @emsetc.bsky.social · Aug 25

We are putting a together a @sirenspod.bsky.social mini-episode on hiring (govt, private sector, non-profit, etc.) and would love to get your input!

What is one piece of advice you would give to a new hiring manager? What common mistakes do you see in the hiring process today?

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