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What if everything we’ve been told about math education is backwards? In this episode of ⁠Trending in Education⁠, Mike Palmer is joined by ⁠Ted Dintersmith⁠,venture capitalist, filmmaker, and author of the upcoming book ⁠Aftermath: The Life-Changing Math That Schools Won’t Teach You⁠ to discuss why our schools are still teaching low-level math mechanics that phones and AI already do perfectly. You can learn more about Ted’s work at ⁠What Schools Could Be⁠.

Future of Work

February 13, 2026 Trending in Education Chris Bradley, education, future thinking

Forecast 2100 | Strategic Optimism with A Century of Plenty Author Chris Bradley

What if the “Black Mirror” version of the future is wrong? In this episode, Mike Palmer talks with ⁠Chris Bradley⁠, Senior Partner at McKinsey and Director of the ⁠McKinsey Global Institute (MGI)⁠, about his new book, ⁠A Century of Plenty: A Story of Progress for Generations to Come⁠.

Learning and Education

February 6, 2026 Trending in Education education, Kayla Meyers, podcasting, SXSWEDU

Gearing Up for SXSW EDU with Kayla Meyers

Get the inside scoop on ⁠SXSW EDU 2026 ⁠as Mike Palmer sits down with Kayla Meyers from SXSW EDU to preview what’s heading to Austin this March. From a reimagined city-wide footprint to the biggest podcast stage lineup yet, we’re breaking down why this year is a must-attend for anyone in the education ecosystem.

October 7, 2025 Trending in Education AI, education, future of work

AI-Powered Learning in the Flow of Work with Michael Ioffe, CoFounder and CEO of Arist

Welcome to an inspiring conversation on the future of learning with Michael Ioffe, founder of ⁠Arist⁠, a company doing really interesting work in education. Michael is a Forbes 30 under 30 and a Thiel fellow. Michael joins host Mike Palmer to share his journey, beginning with his early obsession with education, influenced by his parents who were refugees. His experiences, including scaling free live conversations with entrepreneurs to 500 cities in 50 countries by age 18, led to a critical insight in a war zone in Yemen: the best way to deliver learning where educational resources and internet access are limited is via text message. This led to building Arist, which focuses on meeting people where they are and making learning conversational and digestible.

K12 Education

September 26, 2025 Trending in Education AI, education, school reform

Learning from Kids on Earth with Howard Blumenthal and Dr. Bob Pianta

On this episode of ⁠Trending in Ed⁠, ⁠Mike Palmer⁠ is joined by Howard Blumenthal and Dr. Bob Pianta, co-authors of the new book, ⁠Kids on Earth: The Learning Potential of 5 Billion Minds⁠. We discuss the research and ideas behind their book, which explores how learning takes place for kids in real life and how that can be better translated into schools. We also delve into the distinction between “old school,” “not school,” and “new school” models of education.

EdTech

September 24, 2024 Trending in Education AI, Canvas LMS, education, HolonIQ, Instructure, Steve Daly

Instructure CEO Steve Daly on Canvas LMS and the Future of EdTech

In this episode of Trending in Education, Mike Palmer sits down with Steve Daly, CEO of Instructure, at the HolonIQ Back to School Summit in New York. Steve shares his journey from mechanical engineering to leading the company behind Canvas, the leading learning management system (LMS). We explore the changing landscape of education, the role of technology in learning, and the potential impact of AI on the future of edtech.

Higher Education

September 3, 2024 Trending in Education education, Grades, Joshua R. Eyler

Are Grades Failing Our Future? with Dr. Joshua R. Eyler

In this episode of Trending in Education, host Mike Palmer sits down with Dr. Joshua R. Eyler, author of Failing Our Future: How Grades Harm Students and What We Can Do About It. We dive deep into the complex world of grading systems and their impact on students’ learning and well-being.

May 28, 2024 Trending in Education AI, Charles Fadel, education, Learning Engineering

Education Engineering in the Age of AI

In this episode, Mike Palmer engages in a fascinating discussion with Charles Fadel, the Founder of the Center for Curriculum Redesign and author of Education for the Age of AI. We delve into the intersections of artificial intelligence and education, exploring the implications of AI’s rapid advancement and the need for curriculum redesign to make education more relevant.

EdTech

April 29, 2024 Trending in Education education, Joel Podolny, Mobile-first

Building a Mobile-First Platform for the Future of Learning with Joel Podolny

Recorded while at the ASU+GSV Summit in San Diego, Joel Podolny, CEO and founder of Honor Education, joins host Mike Palmer to explore the importance of human connection in online learning environments. Joel shares his unique background, spanning from academic leadership in sociology and business management to roles at Apple University and Yale, and how these experiences have shaped his perspective on transformative learning.

Higher Education

April 20, 2023 Trending in Education American politics, education, Eric Schickler, New College of Florida, political polarization

Colleges on the Brink of the Culture Wars with Dr. Eric Schickler

Dr. Eric Schickler is a Professor of Political Science at the University of California, Berkeley where he is currently working on a book about polarization in American politics. He joins host and fellow New College alum, Mike Palmer, in a discussion about what’s happening at New College, what it says about the current state of higher education and politics in America, and what we can do about it.