What's the Big Idea?
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<p>A podcast about big ideas in education. Tune in to listen and think, then respond on Instagram @_dankearney_ and Bluesky @dankearney</p>
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Publishing Since
3/25/2019
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Recent Episodes
May 20, 2026
The Art of the Journal with Sonya Walger
In which Dan talks with Sonya Walger (@sonyawalgerofficial), author and actress, about the power of journaling. Sonya is a longtime keeper of journals and her insights into the power of writing about our lives feels so urgent in this moment when technology promises to cure all our ills. As Sonya says in the interview, it's about "authenticity, which isn't necessarily the same as truthfulness, but an expression of everything in its complexities." Mentioned in the episode: Lion, a novel by Sony...
April 26, 2026
Hot Take or Hard Truth with Amy Fast
In which Dan takes the temperature of education in 2026 with Amy Fast, a superintendent in Dayton School District, Oregon. Through the lens of the game, Hot Take or Hard Truth, Dan and Amy talk about AI, phones, testing, books, recess, and more. As always, I welcome comments and questions on Instagram @_dankearney_
March 7, 2026
Ben Riley: We Should Be Skeptical of AI
In which Dan chats with Benjamin Riley, founder of Cognitive Resonance, an organization dedicated to replacing AI hype with an understanding of how generative AI works using cognitive science. Ben's understanding of human cognition has him disturbed to see how some in education are running into the arms of big tech. As always, I welcome comments and questions on Instagram @_dankearney_ Mentioned in the show: Cognitive Resonance, founded by Ben Riley Gary Marcus on Substack 8 Things To K...
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- What is What's the Big Idea??
<p>A podcast about big ideas in education. Tune in to listen and think, then respond on Instagram @_dankearney_ and Bluesky @dankearney</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates bi-weekly.
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