3 chapters across the catalog
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson faced criticism for using a personal Gmail account at work despite a push for an $8 billion cybersecurity bill. Johnson admitted to receiving a waiver from his Chief Information Officer to access personal email on his government desktop. The hosts mock his defense that he will now simply use his iPhone to check Gmail, noting the inherent security risks.
Producer Model, Information Management and Last Minute Charlie
The hosts define their audience as "producers" who provide essential research and leads, though they acknowledge the risk of "plants" giving bad information. They compare their preparation styles, with Dvorak moving toward an ad-libbed "Last Minute Charlie" approach using a hardware DVR for clips. They emphasize that they do not talk to each other outside of the show to keep their reactions fresh and unrehearsed.
Information Retrieval, Note-Taking Psychology, Counseling for Disorganization
The struggle to manage high volumes of information leads to a discussion on the need for better digital interfaces to retrieve personal notes. One speaker suggests that failing to record names next to phone numbers is a psychological block rooted in a sense of self-importance. The segment explores the idea of seeking counseling to overcome these organizational failures.
