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AI is moving fast.
You’ve been busy.
Let’s catch up.

Five friendly minutes. Real-life questions. A little humor. Come explore what AI means for you—no technical background required.

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The Five-Minute AI Catch-up with Eileen

Five-Minute AI Catch-up with Eileen cover: an illustrated six-fingered hand on aqua, with the joke ‘Bonus finger. No extra charge.’ — A little imperfect. A lot to talk about.

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LATEST EPISODE

02 / OCTOBER 4, 2026

Beer with a Side of AI

An Oktoberfest beer-tent shift turns into a conversation about AI data centers. From Beaver Dam to Port Washington and Milwaukee: who gets to know, who gets to decide, and who gets to pay?

Includes a look ahead to Milwaukee’s October 6 committee meeting. Recorded October 4, 2026.

Listen to Episode 2 on Spotify ↗

Episode notes & sources

A conversation with Wisconsin Assembly candidate Ben Brist sparks a closer look at confidentiality, public participation, and the rules for data-center development. Prost!

These notes reflect reporting available when the episode was published; proposals and proceedings can change.

01 OCTOBER 3, 2026

What Can AI Actually Do for Me?

A difficult email. A confusing idea. A return to work. Start with one useful thing AI can help you do—and learn where your own judgment comes in.

Listen to Episode 1 on Apple Podcasts ↗

A little experiment to try

Ask an AI chat tool:

“I want to learn one useful thing about AI. I’m smart, but I’m a beginner. Ask me what I’d like help with, then walk me through one small task.”

Read its answer. Ask for one change. Check important facts with a reliable source.

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HI, I’M EILEEN.

Curiosity doesn’t
need a credential.

I hear something interesting, I get curious, and several hours later I somehow have sixteen browser tabs open.

This podcast is a place to bring those questions back to everyday life. It’s especially for smart women who’ve been busy raising families and want to feel informed and confident about AI.

You don’t have to know the jargon. Bring your experience, your judgment, and a little curiosity. We’ll take it five minutes at a time.

Written and reviewed by Eileen, with AI-assisted narration using a replica of her own voice.

A LITTLE FURTHER DOWN THE ROAD

Meet Sol. Still growing.

Alongside the podcast, I’m developing Sol, a project for exploring AI and the questions it raises in our communities.

It’s still in development. This will be its introduction when it’s ready to share.

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Good questions welcome.
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