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Host Jayson Manship explores how artificial intelligence can analyze complex local civic issues on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. Manship breaks down Public Question 3, the Noblesville schools operating referendum on the Nov. 3 ballot, examining why competing groups cite three radically different cost estimates for the same median $350,000 home. He details the official state ballot warning of $955 a year, the school district's estimated net increase of $1.88 a month and the opposition group's projection of about $19 a month. The episode explains the financial mechanics behind the measure, which asks voters to replace an expiring 37-cent tax rate with an authorized ceiling of up to 57 cents per $100 of net assessed value through 2034. Manship outlines how the referendum funds 20 percent of the district's operating budget, while examining a school board resolution pledging to cap the 2027 rate at 38.5 cents. Manship also tests how artificial intelligence handles political polarization. He demonstrates experiments using Google NotebookLM to reveal how feeding a tool only pro-referendum materials produced an echo-chamber summary, while adding opposition documents brought out state audit data on $45.9 million in cash reserves and $54.1 million in fund transfers. Using Claude to calculate his personal tax bill and ChatGPT voice mode to steel-man both sides of the debate, Manship outlines a five-step guide for voters to evaluate ballot measures using AI.

Host Jayson Manship breaks down the latest artificial intelligence developments and sits down with leather manufacturer Tyler Mechem on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. In the news segment, Manship analyzes the presidential directive changing the term artificial intelligence to super intelligence in federal documents, alongside Mark Zuckerberg adopting the phrase for Meta products. He details the White House launching america.gov as a single portal for federal services, led by Airbnb co-founder Joe Gebbia, and examines U.S. Census Bureau data showing low AI adoption among small businesses. Mechem, president of LM Products in Anderson, Indiana, joins the podcast to discuss running a third-generation factory that produces 250,000 guitar straps a year out of a 1920s department store basement. He shares how a camping trip conversation inspired him to use Claude and ChatGPT to code custom scheduling software and labor tracking applications for his 30 employees. The conversation explores how small business owners can use artificial intelligence to optimize factory operations without replacing human workers. Mechem also reflects on his past career as a touring musician in Charleston, South Carolina, and shares the story of his grandfather making a custom guitar strap for Dolly Parton.

Host Jayson Manship breaks down the latest artificial intelligence news and sits down with philanthropic entrepreneur Matt Wallace on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. In the news segment, Manship details ChatGPT being integrated directly into Microsoft Word and compares it to Anthropic consolidating Claude tools into a single desktop application. He analyzes contrasting approaches to AI in education, comparing student bans in New York City and Los Angeles with Indiana's balanced guidance model and bipartisan social media restrictions. He also discusses the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission approving a $240 million tax abatement for a Decatur Township data center shortly after voting to pause data center construction. Wallace, co-founder of ONOW Ascent, joins the podcast to discuss his 15 years in Myanmar leading small business coaching in frontier markets across Southeast Asia and Africa. He breaks down how AI collapses the cost of organizing financial data and introduces Day Two, a context-driven app that helps micro-entrepreneurs turn receipts, voice notes and spreadsheets into usable financial records without relying on an empty chat box. The episode concludes with Wallace reflecting on raising his family overseas, relocating to Carmel and building software that serves 300 million invisible small businesses globally.

Host Jayson Manship returns from hiatus to share operational updates and analyze major technological shifts on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. Manship explains his brief absence, detailing a family vacation to Amsterdam, a keynote address at a San Antonio restoration conference and severe flooding in his hometown of Noblesville. He shares how his wife Amanda is stepping back from day-to-day operations at Moonshot, leading the business to implement Gino Wickman's Entrepreneurial Operating System with a custom AI backend. He also announces expanded show operations, including a second studio and additional catch-up episodes.In the news segment, Manship analyzes rapid model releases from Google and OpenAI, alongside Anthropic's Claude generating a 13-million-line computer-checked proof of Fermat's last theorem. He breaks down a Stanford study on shrinking entry-level opportunities, a six-to-zero vote by the Indianapolis Metropolitan Development Commission to pause data center development and a TechPoint survey showing 78% of surveyed Indiana workers use AI daily despite a lack of formal employer training.

Host Jayson Manship looks back at the most impactful conversations on artificial intelligence, business and education in this special best-of episode of Authentic and Agentic. The episode begins with leaders from Eli Lilly detailing how the global pharmaceutical company built a foundational artificial intelligence strategy focused on experimentation, governance and upskilling executives. They highlight a specific partnership with Purdue University that requires senior leaders to complete hands-on technology capstone projects. Manship then revisits a conversation with Megan Sullivan and Adam Kronk from the Institute for Ethics and the Common Good at Notre Dame University. The two philosophers explore the cognitive risks of outsourcing human tasks to technology, comparing reliance on AI to using GPS for navigation. They also warn against the moral dangers of anthropomorphizing tools and treating chatbots like real people. The second half of the episode focuses on protecting children in the digital age. Indiana Secretary of Education Dr. Katie Jenner breaks down state efforts to require parental permission for social media users under the age of 16 and eliminate addictive app features designed for dopamine hits. Finally, U.S. Congresswoman Erin Houchin shares her personal experiences as a parent and discusses her federal legislative push to regulate AI chatbots and update 1996 internet age restrictions through the Aware Act, Safe Bots Act and Reset Act.

Host Jayson Manship breaks down the six major artificial intelligence models currently dominating the market on this solo episode of Authentic and Agentic. Manship reviews ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, Grok, Microsoft Copilot and Perplexity, offering a practical guide to help listeners choose the best tool for their specific workflows. The episode explores a massive five-week period of midyear updates, including Anthropic releasing Claude Fable 5, the $1.25 trillion merger between X AI and SpaceX to ship Grok 4.5, and OpenAI launching ChatGPT 5.6. Manship analyzes data from the Stanford AI index and blind voting leaderboards, highlighting how automated agents have improved their success rates on real-world tasks to 77% over the past year. He also notes that the artificial intelligence quality gap between the United States and China has shrunk to 2.7%. Manship shares his personal recommendations for the best tool for every job, advising business leaders to avoid tribal loyalty and rent rather than marry their software. He explains why Anthropic's Claude remains the undisputed leader for software coding, why Grok is best for real-time news and how the new Perplexity Comet agentic browser is paying content publishers through a revenue share pool. The episode concludes with a preview of next week's best-of episode while Manship takes a family trip to a Magic the Gathering convention in Amsterdam.

Host Jayson Manship steps away from the standard interview format for a hands-on solo episode of Authentic and Agentic. Manship walks listeners through the real-time process of building a custom artificial intelligence application to solve a specific operational problem for his business, Moonshot Games. Using Claude Co-work and the new Fable 5 model, Manship codes a web application to manage supply reordering across the company's Noblesville and Plainfield locations. The episode details how to use voice dictation to outline a project scope and let automated software agents connect a Supabase database, Google authentication, Netlify hosting and a GitHub repository. Manship breaks down the technical hurdles of the build, including troubleshooting GitHub deployment errors and configuring Slack webhooks. He emphasizes that business leaders do not need an engineering degree to create custom software, demonstrating how taking screenshots of errors can help AI agents fix their own code in just over an hour.

Host Jayson Manship breaks down the latest artificial intelligence news on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. In the news segment, Manship explores an Axios report detailing how technology executives are backtracking on claims that artificial intelligence will cause a white-collar worker bloodbath. He also discusses Anthropic's new Claude Sonnet 5 model and highlights a bipartisan coalition led by former Indiana Gov. Eric Holcomb and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo aimed at preparing the American workforce for an automated economy. Serial entrepreneur John Hurley joins the podcast to share his 20-year business journey. Hurley details his early days building websites in 1999, a path that led him to create the first database for Angie's List and take equity in Exact Target before it became Salesforce. He also opens up about the difficult lessons he learned from building and eventually selling a massive technology-focused pickleball facility in Fishers. The conversation dives into Hurley's newest venture, Walleta, a platform designed to help artificial intelligence startups manage tokenization and usage-based pricing. Hurley explains how the software connects with upstream providers like ElevenLabs and AWS to show developers their true cost of goods sold, helping business owners avoid massive unexpected API bills. The episode concludes with Hurley comparing the AI revolution to accountants adopting computers, emphasizing how the technology will ultimately level the playing field for small businesses

Host Jayson Manship explores the growing gap between artificial intelligence usage and public trust on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. Manship breaks down a Pew Research study revealing that while chatbot usage is up, many young adults view the technology negatively. He also analyzes a New York Times report on the shrinking AI quality gap between the United States and China and highlights a new state initiative to prepare the Indiana workforce for an automated economy. Mike Reynolds, CEO of the Indianapolis digital product agency InnovateMap, joins the podcast to discuss the evolving world of software design. Reynolds explains his firm's shift to an agile, outcome-based pricing model 13 years ago, moving away from traditional hourly billing. He breaks down the critical difference between engineering a product correctly and designing the right product for consumers. The conversation delves into practical AI adoption in the workplace. Reynolds shares how InnovateMap fosters a culture of innovation through a weekly Monday morning AI show-and-tell session for employees rather than a top-down mandate. He warns business leaders against using automated tools to accelerate fundamentally flawed user experiences, emphasizing the need for strong brand foundations. The episode wraps up with Reynolds sharing his thoughts on preserving human companionship, managing screen time and finding joy in hobbies like playing Magic the Gathering.

Host Jayson Manship explores the intersection of artificial intelligence and education on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. In the news segment, Manship details the massive SpaceX initial public offering and the company's vertically integrated AI infrastructure. He also analyzes the U.S. government asking Anthropic to restrict foreign access to its Fable 5 and Mythos 5 models, alongside McDonald's testing new Google-powered AI drive-thru systems. Indiana University leaders Anne Leftwich and Brian Williams join the podcast to discuss rolling out artificial intelligence curriculum to more than 110,000 students and staff. They detail the creation of Gen AI 101, a practical video course initiated by IU President Pam Whitten that features a CGI co-teacher named Crimson. The group explores the challenges of campus adoption, including student fears of cheating accusations and the risk of a widening technological opportunity gap. Williams highlights how the Kelly School of Business is requiring two new AI courses for incoming freshmen to level the playing field. Leftwich also shares how she uses Google NotebookLM to generate custom audio podcasts for her daily commute. The episode concludes with a preview of next week's interview with product design leaders from InnovateMap.

Host Jayson Manship breaks down the latest artificial intelligence news and sits down with serial entrepreneur Jeb Banner on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. In the news segment, Manship explores OpenAI officially filing for an IPO and transitioning from a research lab to answering Wall Street investors. He also analyzes the rollout of Apple Intelligence and Anthropic's decision to release its powerful Fable 5 model after previous safety delays. Banner joins the show to discuss his entrepreneurial journey and his latest venture, Bounce.fm, a platform designed to help music creators finish projects and connect directly with fans. He shares his process of using AI coding tools like Claude and Cursor to build the software. Banner also details the unique experience of creating a local memory file for his AI agent, teaching it to meditate and asking it to write a poem. The conversation dives into the shadow side of technology, with Banner emphasizing the massive energy demands of AI data centers. He highlights the urgent need for new intellectual property models, similar to ASCAP or BMI, to protect musicians whose work is used to train AI tools like Suno. The episode concludes with a discussion on avoiding "AI fog" to manage the mental toll of switching contexts between multiple automated workflows.

Host Jayson Manship explores the rapid acceleration of artificial intelligence and the personal toll of limitless creation on this solo episode of the Authentic and Agentic podcast. In the news segment, Manship breaks down rumors surrounding Apple's upcoming AI glasses and Nvidia's new Cosmos 3 model designed for physical robots and autonomous vehicles. He also details the race for trillion-dollar IPO valuations from tech companies Anthropic, OpenAI and SpaceX. Manship peels back the curtain on his own recent challenges as an entrepreneur, describing what he calls the AI opportunity problem. He explains how tools like Claude, ChatGPT and Replit have removed traditional business constraints, allowing him to quickly build custom applications and workflows. However, this limitless ability to create has led to a backlog of 35 unfinished apps and friction with employees who struggle to adopt the new systems without proper documentation and training. The episode explores the addictive nature of building software and the importance of preventing burnout. Manship questions if AI is simply amplifying his existing strengths and weaknesses as a leader, emphasizing the need to step away from the computer, spend time with family and return to hobbies.

Host Jayson Manship explores the balance between artificial intelligence and human tradition on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. In the news segment, Manship details a new encyclical from the Pope focused on human dignity, autonomous warfare and keeping tech companies morally accountable. He also discusses a fully AI-driven entertainment park in South Korea featuring robot K-pop dancers and shares his thoughts on preserving human connection at the Indianapolis 500. Aman Brar, leader of the venture capital firm Ground Game, joins the podcast from the IBJ Power Education Breakfast. Brar discusses the intersection of AI and learning, suggesting that schools must evolve into fitness centers for the mind to prevent cognitive decline as technology advances. He also emphasizes the changing role of teachers, comparing future educators to athletic coaches for the mind. The conversation shifts to the venture capital landscape and the Indiana startup ecosystem. Brar advises founders to adopt an abundance mindset and focus on solving deep, complex problems rather than just building simple AI prototypes over a weekend. He explains the ongoing need for technical co-founders, comparing modern software startups to the early days of Apple. The episode concludes with a recap of the IBJ event, featuring insights from former Purdue University President Mitch Daniels on the future of four-year colleges.

Host Jayson Manship steps away from the standard interview format to build a custom artificial intelligence application in real time on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. Manship details how he uses tools like Claude Co-work and Replit to code an internal web platform for the IBJ Media Podcast Network. The episode provides a step-by-step guide to using voice dictation to outline a project scope and letting automated software agents design the database and user interface. Manship explains how the new application ingests RSS feeds, uses OpenAI Wispr to transcribe audio files and automatically generates cross-promotional topic suggestions for network hosts. He also details the technical process of chunking audio files to bypass the 25-megabyte size limit on OpenAI. Manship breaks down the exact operational costs of the project, noting the initial software build cost $7.82 and took less than an hour to complete. The conversation also covers the ongoing dispute between Replit and Apple regarding app store restrictions. Manship concludes by challenging business leaders to start using artificial intelligence to build custom software solutions for their own organizations.

Host Jayson Manship explores the legal and social implications of artificial intelligence on this episode of Authentic and Agentic. In the news segment, Manship details how courts are increasingly treating chatbot conversations as discoverable legal evidence, referencing the ongoing lawsuit between Elon Musk and OpenAI. He also discusses a Cambridge University study on AI-powered toys for toddlers and the growing role of corporate financial officers in making major technology decisions. Tom Rector, founder and CEO of Thumbprint, joins the podcast to share his entrepreneurial journey from selling shirts in college to leading a 103-person company that manages enterprise merchandise for Fortune 100 businesses. Rector details how Thumbprint stands out in a saturated industry by focusing on custom software integrations, direct product sourcing and clean customer data. The conversation dives into modern leadership and automation. Rector breaks down his approach to founder mode, emphasizing the importance of staying in the daily details of a functional organization without micromanaging employees. The episode concludes with a look at how Thumbprint uses AI to fix data mapping issues, streamline e-commerce orders and prepare for the eventual integration of automated warehouse robots.