I Know A Thing

Or Someone Does

I Know A Thing is a women-led podcast hosted by friends with diverse backgrounds and shared curiosity. We unpack current events and spotlight personal stories — some serious, some light — because the world calls for both. When we don’t know a thing, we bring in guests with compelling experiences and experts in fascinating fields, all while keeping the conversation honest and engaging.

  1. 3h ago

    Don't outsource creativity to AI, with Jonathan Plucker

    Join us talking to Jonathan Plucker from Johns Hopkins about AI and human creativity in the education space. https://substack.com/@jonathanplucker Jonathan is a Professor of Education and Program Director for the Master of Science in Education Policy program at the Johns Hopkins School of Education. He previously served as the Julian C. Stanley Endowed Professor of Talent Development at Johns Hopkins, the Raymond Neag Endowed Professor of Education at the University of Connecticut, and Professor of Educational Psychology and Cognitive Science at Indiana University. He is past-president of the National Association for Gifted Children and the Society for the Psychology of Aesthetics, Creativity, and the Arts (APA Division 10). His research examines education policy, talent development, and creativity. Recent books include the 2nd edition of Creativity and Innovation, 3rd edition of Critical Issues and Practices in Gifted Education with Carolyn Callahan, and Excellence Gaps in Education with Scott Peters. He is an APA, APS, AERA, and AAAS Fellow, and a recipient of the Arnheim Award for Outstanding Achievement from APA and of the Distinguished Scholar Award from NAGC. He graduated with a B.S. in chemistry education and M.A. in educational psychology from the University of Connecticut. After briefly teaching at an elementary school in New York, he received his Ph.D. in educational psychology from the University of Virginia.

  2. Apr 6

    Perpetrating fraud on the most vulnerable: Minnesotan Cain Pence interview

    Join “I Know A Thing” for an interview with Cain Pence, victim of home healthcare fraud in Minneapolis, MN.  At the end of 2025, independent journalist Nick Shirley exposed what Cain and others had been victims of- fraudsters who promised healthcare services and were being paid exorbitant rates for doing absolutely nothing.  The fall out is people being evicted from apartments and living homeless, and even some folks dying while supposedly in their care. As a result of the exposure of this fraud, Tim Walz, the governor of Minnesota, decided not to run again for his position. But we’re still waiting for indictments for the fraud and even worse criminal activity to happen. Cain Pence is a Minneapolis based writer. Mr. Pence is a graduate of Georgetown University and has traveled extensively throughout all 50 states. Mr. Pence's writings have appeared in numerous publications including The Washington Times, The Hill, The Washington Examiner, The Salt Lake Tribune, The Cleveland Plain Dealer, The Santa Fe New Mexican, The American Thinker, The MinnPost and others.  Media coverage on Cain's story and other victims: https://www.kare11.com/article/news/investigations/kare-11-investigates-unattended-death-raises-new-fraud-allegations-minnesota-medicaid-funded-ics-program/89-61240443-b8c1-4a60-969b-0b601c5fbd5d  https://www.newsnationnow.com/newsnation-live/disabled-minnesotan-100k-never-received/        https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15427183/minnesota-survivor-somali-fraud-scheme.html  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WvWPxYAzTHQ  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WiL5LObJGNU Seattle fraud on childcare Steve Robinson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ohCpmo00tz0 KARE11 Investigates: Disabled Minnesotans abandoned amid social services fraudcrisis | kare11.com

    Perpetrating fraud on the most vulnerable: Minnesotan Cain Pence interview
  3. Feb 26

    What will we will do when AI takes our jobs?

    Join Kelly and Lauren to "brainstorm" what jobs are feasible in an AI world where computers and robots will increasingly capable of doing the jobs humans currently do. What "advice" can we give our college age children about which careers they should pursue? Follow along with Microsoft's Research on jobs that will survive or be most impacted. The top 40 most affected occupations by generative AI: Interpreters and TranslatorsHistoriansPassenger AttendantsSales Representatives of ServicesWriters and AuthorsCustomer Service RepresentativesCNC Tool ProgrammersTelephone OperatorsTicket Agents and Travel ClerksBroadcast Announcers and Radio DJsBrokerage ClerksFarm and Home Management EducatorsTelemarketersConciergesPolitical ScientistsNews Analysts, Reporters, JournalistsMathematiciansTechnical WritersProofreaders and Copy MarkersHosts and HostessesEditorsBusiness Teachers, PostsecondaryPublic Relations SpecialistsDemonstrators and Product PromotersAdvertising Sales AgentsNew Accounts ClerksStatistical AssistantsCounter and Rental ClerksData ScientistsPersonal Financial AdvisorsArchivistsEconomics Teachers, PostsecondaryWeb DevelopersManagement AnalystsGeographersModelsMarket Research AnalystsPublic Safety TelecommunicatorsSwitchboard OperatorsLibrary Science Teachers, Postsecondary The top 10 least affected occupations by generative AI: Dredge OperatorsBridge and Lock TendersWater Treatment Plant and System OperatorsFoundry Mold and CoremakersRail-Track Laying and Maintenance Equipment OperatorsPile Driver OperatorsFloor Sanders and FinishersOrderliesMotorboat OperatorsLogging Equipment Operators

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I Know A Thing is a women-led podcast hosted by friends with diverse backgrounds and shared curiosity. We unpack current events and spotlight personal stories — some serious, some light — because the world calls for both. When we don’t know a thing, we bring in guests with compelling experiences and experts in fascinating fields, all while keeping the conversation honest and engaging.