The top stories for today include Precision BioSciences’ new deal with Gilead and how big of a deal this is in the world of biotech; plus the CEO of Salesforce is the next big player in tech to purchase a media outlet and that could present problems for traditional journalism.

With the landscape of job opportunity changing rapidly, there are new sought-after skills that employers are looking for in new hires. The recent Connecting the Bots documentary by the WRAL documentary crew reminds us that journalism is not immune to job changes due to robots and artificial intelligence, but that doesn’t necessarily spell bad news for the industry as a whole.

After we honor the first recipient of the Johnson Automotive Group Front Seat of Innovation Award, we talk with Ryan Carey of BetterOn. BetterOn’s mission is to help companies and individuals get better on video and teaches them the best ways to leverage what they have for an engaging video strategy.

This episode’s deep dive looks at the before, during and the aftermath of Hurricane Florence and how technology can help us get through natural disasters and cut through the clutter.

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