The Bid Picture with Bidemi Ologunde

Bidemi Ologunde, PhD, CICA
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The Bid Picture is a podcast about building a healthier relationship with technology and using it to live better. Host Bidemi Ologunde delivers three episodes a week: Tuesday quick-hit Briefs with practical frameworks, Thursday candid conversations with entrepreneurs and innovators solving real-world problems, and weekend deep-dive breakdowns of the biggest tech stories (from everyday devices to AI). Less noise, more clarity—so you can use tech wisely and move with intention.

  1. 494. The Brief - May 5, 2026

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    494. The Brief - May 5, 2026

    Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde unpacks a volatile week in global affairs, from the U.S. Supreme Court's voting rights ruling and Washington's $166 billion tariff refund plan to the 60-day milestone in the Iran war, Musk versus Altman, and Taylor Swift's fight against AI deepfakes. What happens when courts reshape democracy, trade policy, war powers, and digital identity all in one week? Who gets to decide the rules when law, technology, and geopolitics collide? And what does it all mean for the world beyond the headlines? Support the show

    30 min
  2. 493. Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and the War Over OpenAI’s Mission

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    493. Elon Musk, Sam Altman, and the War Over OpenAI’s Mission

    Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the ongoing legal battle between Elon Musk and Sam Altman over OpenAI's founding mission, corporate structure, and future direction. Was OpenAI built to serve humanity, or has it become another powerful commercial technology company? Who should control advanced AI systems that now influence schools, workplaces, health care, customer service, and everyday decision-making? Through real-world incidents involving chatbot mistakes, fake AI-generated legal citations, and the growing use of AI in daily life, Bidemi explores what this dispute reveals about trust, accountability, healthy technology use, and the kind of AI future society should demand. Support the show

    32 min
  3. 492. Peter Liu

    6D AGO

    492. Peter Liu

    Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode of The Work Ethic Podcast, host Bidemi Ologunde sits down with comedian, actor, and martial artist Peter Liu for a conversation about culture, family, identity, and the discipline behind building a life in stand-up comedy. How does moving across cultures shape a comic's voice? When does comedy shift from instinct to craft? What does work ethic look like in a career built on rejection, timing, and constant experimentation? Bidemi and Peter explore the early influences behind his perspective, the lessons learned from open mics and bigger stages, and how he continues to sharpen his material while staying connected to the everyday observations that make his comedy resonate. Find out Peter's tour dates at https://www.peterliucomedy.com/schedule Support the show

    1h 13m
  4. 491. The Brief - April 28, 2026

    APR 28

    491. The Brief - April 28, 2026

    Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines a turbulent week of global signals, from Iran's leaders holding out against President Trump in high-stakes negotiations, to the accelerating closure of colleges across the United States, to new scrutiny surrounding Kash Patel's FBI. What does Iran's use of the Strait of Hormuz reveal about coercive diplomacy? What do campus closures mean for the future of American higher education and social mobility? And how much institutional strain can the FBI absorb before public trust becomes the central national-security issue? Support the show

    22 min
  5. 490. Wearables, AI Health Tools, and the Global Push for Phone-Free Schools

    APR 26

    490. Wearables, AI Health Tools, and the Global Push for Phone-Free Schools

    Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde explores two major stories shaping healthier uses of technology: the rise of smartwatches and AI-enabled health alerts as early-warning tools, and the growing global push for phone-free schools and delayed smartphones for children. Can wearable devices help people notice health risks sooner without replacing doctors? Are school phone bans enough to improve focus, wellbeing, and social connection? And how can families, educators, patients, and product builders use technology with more purpose, restraint, and human judgment? Support the show

    23 min
  6. 489. Scientist Deaths & Disappearances: What We Know Now

    APR 23

    489. Scientist Deaths & Disappearances: What We Know Now

    Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the deaths and disappearances of American scientists and researchers tied to NASA, nuclear research, and classified defense programs since 2022. Are these tragic cases isolated incidents, or signs of something more coordinated? Could foreign intelligence services be targeting sensitive expertise, or do the answers lie closer to home within the defense-contractor world? And after President Trump's recent briefing, are real answers finally on the horizon? Support the show

    12 min
  7. 488. Tamara Laine

    APR 23

    488. Tamara Laine

    Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde sits down with Tamara Laine, founder and CEO of MPWR, to explore how AI, alternative data, and mission-driven fintech can expand credit access for gig workers, women, and underserved communities. How do we rebuild a credit system that was never designed for today's workforce? What does ethical AI look like in real financial decisions, and how can founders scale businesses that create both profit and lasting impact? Support the show

    36 min
  8. 487. The Brief - April 21, 2026

    APR 21

    487. The Brief - April 21, 2026

    Check out host Bidemi Ologunde's new show: The Work Ethic Podcast, available on Spotify and Apple Podcasts. Email: bidemiologunde@gmail.com In this episode, host Bidemi Ologunde examines the key global signals from April 13 to April 19, 2026: resignations and instability in the U.S. Congress, the political scramble over the looming FISA 702 expiration, and the growing sense that AI is becoming harder to control. What does it mean when political institutions look weaker just as surveillance systems and frontier AI models become more powerful? Why are governments and regulators sounding the alarm about AI-driven cyber risks while also racing to adopt the same tools? And are this week's headlines, from Washington to the battlefield to public robot spectacles, pointing to a more fragile and more frightening world order? Sponsors and partners: Promeed: 100% mulberry silk pillowcases and bedding that feel incredibly soft, stay breathable, and are naturally gentle on hair and skin. SurviveX: professional-grade FSA/HSA eligible first aid and preparedness kits designed in Virginia, USA and produced in an FDA-registered facility. Alison US CA: Alison is the world's largest free online learning and skills-training platform, helping more than 50 million learners in 193+ countries build career-ready skills with 6,000+ free courses, certificates, and diplomas. eSign (iOS only): eSign is a clean, privacy-first document-signing app that works entirely on your device, letting you sign PDFs, DOCX files, images, and scans, edit and assemble pages, and export crisp 300 DPI PDFs in seconds, without accounts, cloud uploads, or compromising sensitive documents. Support the show

    17 min
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The Bid Picture is a podcast about building a healthier relationship with technology and using it to live better. Host Bidemi Ologunde delivers three episodes a week: Tuesday quick-hit Briefs with practical frameworks, Thursday candid conversations with entrepreneurs and innovators solving real-world problems, and weekend deep-dive breakdowns of the biggest tech stories (from everyday devices to AI). Less noise, more clarity—so you can use tech wisely and move with intention.

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