by JW | Jul 21, 2026 | Diary
Somewhere, a Chihuahua is staring suspiciously at a taco, wondering who to believe. First it was the lettuce. Then it wasn’t the lettuce. Well, sort of. And Taco Bell is somehow stuck in the middle of the story. Watching the Cyclospora investigation unfold...
by JW | Jul 16, 2026 | Diary
Watching the Senate confirmation hearings for Todd Blanche today made me smile. After all, he’s been serving as Acting Attorney General since April. At this point, the confirmation hearing feels less like a job interview and more like a performance review. That...
by JW | Jul 15, 2026 | Note
This week I’ve been helping with a renovation at my mom’s condo on Maui. Before the new flooring can go in, the concrete has to be leveled. It’s meticulous work that no one will ever notice—unless it isn’t done well. Later today, I’ll be...
by JW | Jul 13, 2026 | Briefing
For the past couple of years, most conversations about AI have centered on productivity. Organizations are using AI to write faster, search faster, summarize faster, automate repetitive work, and help employees accomplish more in less time. Those are meaningful...
by JW | Jul 8, 2026 | Note
A few days ago, I had the opportunity to sit down with Joe Dimino for a podcast conversation. Joe asked me what I was most proud of as I look back on my life and career. After thinking about it for a moment, I realized it wasn’t any particular accomplishment. It...
