Best EMBA Podcasts (2024)

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Swapping Lab Coats for Lip Gloss feat. Ashley Henry ’22 34:56

6d ago34:56

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From an early age, Ashley Henry was interested in beauty. Despite getting her bachelor’s degree in chemistry and working for the CDC in epidemiology, her childhood dreams never faded. After her stint in public health, Ashley went on to work as a hairstylist before getting her MBA and fully committing to beauty and luxury goods. Ashley is now the gl…

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Best Of: Colin Jost on his journey to SNL and the power of comedy 25:35

7d ago25:35

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on July 20, 2020, Colin Jost of “Saturday Night Live” talks about his book, “A Very Punchable Face: A Memoir,” how he has used the power of the written word and comedy to get through life’s challenges, and some of the poignant events that have helped shape his life.…

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Alex Edelman on ‘Just for Us’ and the state of Jewish comedy 35:24

14d ago35:24

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on April 3, comedian Alex Edelman talks about his HBO comedy special “Just for Us,” how it became “conversant with the times” in the aftermath of Oct. 7, the mechanics of his comedy and why he’s decided to stop doing the routine.By The Washington Post

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I Learned the Most at My Lowest feat. Brian Jackson ’21 27:55

16d ago27:55

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Brian Jackson is an expert when it comes to challenging himself in unchartered waters. Brian is the manager of renewables origination at TransAlta Corporation, where he oversees the company's renewable energy power purchase agreement origination activities in the United States. Brian has a well-rounded roster of degrees from Texas institutions, beg…

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John Inazu and Matthew Kaminski: Learning to Disagree 49:49

16d ago49:49

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In this episode, we are joined by John Inazu, who is the Sally D. Danforth Distinguished Professor of Law & Religion and Professor of Political Science at Washington University in St. Louis. This week, he published his fourth book: Learning to Disagree: The Surprising Path to Navigating Differences with Empathy and Respect. John sits down to discus…

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E32 - Re-Inventing Your Business Model 1:04:47

17d ago1:04:47

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My guest for this episode is Laurence Lehmann-Ortega. Laurence is one of the world’s leading experts on how existing firms can create innovative new business models. In this episode we discuss the newest edition of her book, Re(Inventing) your Business Model: The Odyssey 3.14 Approach, co-authored with Helene Musikas and Jean March Schoettl. The bo…

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Adam Bry on the future of drones at home and in the battlefield 23:36

21d ago23:36

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 21, Skydio CEO Adam Bry talks about the prominence of China in the drone industry, why it threatens U.S. national security, and how the company’s drones are being used both in Ukraine and here in the United States.By The Washington Post

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317. From Consulting and Supply Chain to Pharmacy Informatics feat. Dr. Phuong Wood 31:51

22d ago31:51

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317. From Consulting and Supply Chain to Pharmacy Informatics feat. Dr. Phuong Wood Intended Audience: Those interested in nontraditional pathways In the today's episode, we sat down with the remarkable Dr. Phuong Wood to delve into her intriguing journey from consulting and supply chain to pharmacy informatics. Dr. Wood, an esteemed informatics ph…

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Regina King on bringing groundbreaking lawmaker Shirley Chisholm to the big screen 31:44

28d ago31:44

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 22, actor Regina King breaks down her starring role as Shirley Chisholm in the new biopic, “Shirley,” talks about why the film took 15 years to make and explores the lawmaker’s enduring legacy.By The Washington Post

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S2E7: High-Level Insights with Logistics Managers’ Index Creators Dale and Zac Rogers 40:26

29d ago40:26

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For our March episode, co-hosts Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby spoke with father-and-son supply chain researchers Dale Rogers and Zac Rogers, the proprietors of the Logistics Managers’ Index, about diversifying supply chains, global redesign, friendshoring, and much more. Dale is the ON Semiconductor Professor of Business at Arizona State University, wh…

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The Fundamental Principles of Disruption feat. T. Canady Barton ’10 30:49

30d ago30:49

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Looking at T. Canady Barton’s resume, she has some of the biggest company names on the list. After a few years doing chemical engineering, oil and gas, T. pivoted to consulting, tech and entrepreneurship for the bulk of her career. In 2014, she moved to the U.K., where she was the vice president of portfolio management, digital strategy and transfo…

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Julio Torres on his surrealist take on the U.S. immigration system, ‘Problemista’ 24:05

1M ago24:05

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March 13, actor and comedian Julio Torres talks about his directorial debut, “Problemista,” which he also wrote and stars in, digs into how his own experience with the U.S. immigration system informs the film and explores the importance of the protagonist Alejandro being a fully fleshed char…

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Repost: One Goal, Many Paths - Next Steps After Not Matching Residency 17:36

1M ago17:36

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Repost - One Goal, Many Paths - Next Steps After Not Matching Residency Intended Audience: Residency Applicants Panel: Beju Shah, David Vu, Brian Fung, Tony Dao 25% of all participants did not match this year for ASHP Match Day 🎙️📢 In today's reposted episode from 2019, join us for a valuable panel discussion where we explore the next steps if you …

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The Exvangelicals: Sarah McCammon and Ruth Graham 46:09

1M ago46:09

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In this episode, we are joined by Sarah McCammon, National Political Correspondent at NPR, to discuss her book Exvangelicals: Loving, Living, and Leaving the White Evangelical Church. In it, Sarah tells a compelling, personal story about family, marriage, politics, and church—and she concisely boils down insights from scholars like David Gushee, Kr…

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Rep. Ro Khanna on why he’s calling for a permanent cease-fire in the Israel-Gaza war 29:56

1M ago29:56

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on March. 6, Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.) breaks down why he’s worried President Biden’s support for Israel is fraying the Democratic coalition, how Congress should investigate the administrations steady and quiet transfer of arms to Israel, how activists’ calls for a permanent cease-fire have aff…

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315. Bridging the Gap Pharmacists Transitioning into Health Tech feat Dr. Elizabeth Ojo 47:32

1M ago47:32

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315. Bridging the Gap Pharmacists Transitioning into Health Tech feat Dr. Elizabeth Ojo Intended Audience: Pharmacists interested in transitioning to Health Tech Originally recorded Summer 2023 🌟 On today's episode, we speak with Dr. Elizabeth Ojo, a pharmacist specializing in pharmacy technology. We delved deep into her journey in pharmacy technol…

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The Pancake Princess Talks Building Authenticity Online feat. Erika Kwee ’16 26:38

1M ago26:38

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Rice Business is known for producing top industry leaders and 2016 full-time MBA graduate, Erika Kwee is no exception. Erika Kwee is the creator, photographer and writer behind The Pancake Princess, where her colorful, mouthwatering “bake-off” blog compares popular baking recipes side-by-side to help readers and aspiring bakers find recipes that ar…

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Jeffrey Wright on ‘American Fiction,’ identity and ‘improving discourse’ regarding race in the U.S. 31:07

2M ago31:07

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 23, Oscar-nominated actor Jeffrey Wright discusses his latest film, "American Fiction," how the movie further explores themes of race and identity, how to have "better discourse" regarding race and the landscape for Black storytellers in Hollywood.…

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A’ja Wilson on inspiring the next generation with ‘Dear Black Girls’ 29:56

2M ago29:56

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 15, two-time WNBA champion A’ja Wilson discusses her new book, “Dear Black Girls: How to Be True to You,” as well as how her grandmother made her a dreamer, what brought her to basketball and why Black women and girls need to have “the talk” that’s associated with Black men and boys sin…

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Turning failure into success, with Zhike Lei 18:13

2M ago18:13

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Zhike Lei is Professor of Leadership and Organizational Behavior at IMD. She is an award-winning organizational scholar and an expert on psychological safety, team dynamics, organizational learning, error management, and patient safety. Lei studies how organizations, teams, and employees adapt and learn in complex, time-pressured, consequence-laden…

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Navigating the Energy Transition feat. Diana Khandilyan ’20 28:52

2M ago28:52

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Diana Khandilyan is an energy industry expert who dedicated more than 20 years to the international oil and gas exploration industry, focusing on emerging technologies, process optimization and corporate sustainability. The energy transition motivated her to pursue an MBA degree from Rice Business to explore the business viability of emerging trend…

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Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on the ‘catastrophe’ of U.S. immigration policy 29:47

2M ago29:47

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 14, Denver Mayor Mike Johnston talks about how the influx of migrants sent to his city has pushed it to “a breaking point,” what the impact of the bipartisan Senate immigration bill would have been and how former president Donald Trump is trying to keep the crisis going.…

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S2E6: Planning for Global Business Success with Schneider Electric VP Jen Kelly 31:03

2M ago31:03

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For our February episode, co-host Ted Stank was joined by guest host Lance Saunders, associate professor of supply chain management. They spoke with Jen Kelly, vice president of planning for North America at Schneider Electric, about shortening supply chains, nearshoring and supplier capacity challenges, adding visibility into planning, generative …

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Post Opinions: The Disorienting Feeling of Being American Amid the Israel-Gaza War 20:49

2M ago20:49

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Almost four months since Hamas’ barbaric attacks, Israel’s bloody operation in Gaza is still ongoing, with civilian casualties mounting by the day. The war has dominated our news feeds and dinner table conversations, and opened up rifts that cross traditional partisan lines. Three of our columnists — Jason Rezaian, Alyssa Rosenberg and Shadi Hamid …

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Adapting, Innovating and Learning from Failure, with Zhike Lei 21:44

2M ago21:44

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When disaster strikes, or when goals are simply missed, blame often lands on the bosses. From CEOs to team leaders the buck has to stop somewhere, and when it does, action needs to be taken. But how should leaders approach failure? Zhike Lei says leaders in both civil society and corporations tend to try and tackle problems alone. But this is not t…

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The Misconception of Constructive Conflict feat. Professor Daan van Knippenberg 54:27

2M ago54:27

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Conventional wisdom says that conflict and dissent among an organization’s top leaders can improve strategy and performance. But new research indicates the opposite is true. In fact, dissent at the top often damages working relationships, communication and decision quality. In this episode of Owl Have You Know, Daan van Knippenberg joins host Scott…

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Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor on the journey from ‘Caste’ to ‘Origin’ 33:20

3M ago33:20

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Feb. 2, actor Aunjanue Ellis-Taylor digs into her new film “Origin," working with director Ava DuVernay, and how she prepared her portrayal of author Isabel Wilkerson writing the best-selling book, “Caste: The Origin of Our Discontents.”By The Washington Post

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E31 - Becoming You 1:03:04

3M ago1:03:04

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I am delighted to be joined by Suzy Welch for this episode. Suzy has had an amazing career! After graduating from Harvard, she became a crime beat reporter for the Miami Herald but after a short time was re-assigned to the business section – a change which would set the stage for the rest of her career. She then left journalism and went back to Har…

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Michele Norris shines light on ’Our Hidden Conversations’ 39:18

3M ago39:18

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 19, Post columnist Michele L. Norris discusses her new book, “Our Hidden Conversations: What Americans Really Think About Race and Identity,” how she got people to open up about such a fraught topic, and the difference between “race” and “racism.”…

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How to manage emotions when facing defeat, with Zhike Lei 23:10

3M ago23:10

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Experimentation can bring many benefits in the workplace. New products, cost-saving efficiencies, and profits are often the result of new and progressive ways of thinking. But having the confidence to try new methods comes with risks. Often we must fail on our way to success, and that failure can give rise to fear. Many fear admitting mistakes, say…

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Half of the World Population Does Not Have Access to Clean Cooking feat. Dymphna van der Lans ’02 32:55

3M ago32:55

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Rice grads end up all over the world, and Dymphna van der Lans is no exception. Dymphna has worked and lived in China, India, and Kenya and engaged with island nations in the Caribbean and the Indian and Pacific Oceans to support their transition away from polluting diesel fuels to renewable sources of energy. Dymphna brings more than 25 years of e…

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Michael Wear and Tim Alberta: The Spirit of Our Politics 53:15

3M ago53:15

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In this episode, we are joined again by Tim Alberta of The Atlantic and Michael Wear of the Center for Christianity and Public Life, to discuss Michael's brand new book The Spirit of Our Politics: Spiritual Formation and the Renovation of Public Life. Michael has been engaging the condition of American politics for more than 15 years, after serving…

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David Oyelowo on bringing the first Black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi River to life 31:49

3M ago31:49

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 10, actor David Oyewolo talks about his new series, “Lawmen: Bass Reeves,” in which he plays the eponymous Bass Reeves, the first Black deputy U.S. marshal west of the Mississippi River. Oyelowo also discusses what it was like to work with his wife in a part weighted with personal and h…

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S2E5: Steering through Stormy Seas with Maritime Expert Don Maier 36:24

3M ago36:24

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In our January episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with maritime expert Don Maier about the state of international shipping, including shifts in trade lanes, the challenges of forecasting and capital planning, and the industry impact of issues from the Panama Canal to bubbling international conflicts. Before joining UT’s faculty as an associat…

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Justin Pearson on continuing the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. 28:18

3M ago28:18

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Jan. 11, Tennessee Rep. Justin J. Pearson discusses how the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. has impacted the rising generation of political leaders and why he thinks U.S. institutions are being degraded through partisan politics.By The Washington Post

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Understanding failure, with Zhike Lei 17:49

3M ago17:49

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World-beating organizations are always striving for success, but sometimes even the most dedicated teams fall short. Companies miss their sales goals, lose out on funding rounds, and have PR disasters. Failure, in short, is a natural part of life, and how firms cope with it is of vital importance. Zhike Lei says this may seem obvious, but in practi…

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Understanding Healthcare Through a Different Lens feat. Keri Sprung ’22 36:31

3M ago36:31

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Keri Sprung ’22 is the vice president for education and director of the Women’s Center at the Texas Heart Institute. She provides strategic direction to the physicians and scientists leading innovative research, education, and clinical programs at the Institute in partnership with regional, national, and international collaborators. During her stud…

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Best of: Colson Whitehead on ‘Crook Manifesto’ and his Harlem trilogy 30:32

4M ago30:32

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on July 20, Colson Whitehead discusses his new book, “Crook Manifesto,” how the novel fits into the Harlem trilogy, his process of grounding critiques of how we live into his writing, and what genres he plans to conquer next.By The Washington Post

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Elizabeth Bruenig and Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac: Advent in the Holy Land 38:37

4M ago38:37

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On today’s episode, we are joined by The Atlantic’s Elizabeth Bruenig for an Advent reflection with Rev. Dr. Munther Isaac, assistant pastor of Christmas Evangelical Lutheran Church in Bethlehem. Rev. Isaac is an evangelical pastor whose life and ministry have been rooted in Bethlehem in the West Bank, where he is a theologian, Bible college dean, …

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Best of: How Ruth E. Carter brings Black style to the big screen 29:23

4M ago29:23

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on June 22, two-time Academy Award-winning costume designer Ruth E. Carter discusses her new book, “The Art of Ruth E. Carter: Costuming Black History and the Afrofuture, from Do the Right Thing to Black Panther,” dives deep on her creative process, and reflects on how her work has helped defin…

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S2E4: Beyond the Classroom: Leaders Discuss the Real-World Impact of UT's EMBA for Global Supply Chain 38:59

4M ago38:59

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In this month’s episode, Ted Stank and Tom Goldsby speak with three business leaders who recently graduated from the Executive MBA for Global Supply Chain (EMBA-GSC) in UT’s Haslam College of Business. They discuss their paths into the industry and the fine details of the program, including how it has brought value to their current roles at their c…

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I Started My Business Because I Made a Huge Mistake feat. Wendy Fong EMBA ’13 31:51

4M ago31:51

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Many of us have probably had that moment – where you quit one job because you found your “dream” job. But that second place wasn’t everything you thought it would be. So what comes after that? Wendy Fong decided to start her own company to fulfill her search, and to help others with theirs. Wendy is a business coach and talent optimizer, with a pas…

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314. Digital Medicine Challenges feat. Dr. Smit Patel 29:50

4M ago29:50

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314. Digital Medicine Challenges feat. Dr. Smit Patel Intended Audience: Everyone Originally recorded mid 2023 👨‍⚕️📱 Today's episode is an insightful conversation with Dr. Smit Patel, where we delve into the complex realm of Digital Medicine. Dr. Patel shares invaluable insights into the challenges this innovative field encounters, tackling issues …

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Michelle Ebanks is forging the Apollo Theater’s next act 23:50

4M ago23:50

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Dec. 14, Michelle Ebanks, the president and CEO of the Apollo Theater, discusses the history of the legendary performing arts venue in the heart of Harlem, the building’s first expansion and renovation – and how two decades of leadership at Essence Communications have positioned her to lead …

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Tim Alberta and Michael Wear: The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory 51:20

5M ago51:20

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On this episode Tim Alberta and Michael Wear dig deep into Alberta's new book, The Kingdom, The Power, and The Glory: American Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism. Their discussion covers the shaping of the religious and political expression of American evangelicalism in the latter half of the 20th century until today, including the movement's most…

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Adrienne Warren and Marissa Jo Cerar dig into ‘Black Cake’ 29:16

4M ago29:16

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In this conversation recorded for Washington Post Live on Dec. 6, actor Adrienne Warren and creator & showrunner Marissa Jo Cerar discuss their new series, “Black Cake,” and dig into the intergenerational, intersectional story of a Black American family learning the truth about their mother after her death. Warren and Cerar also touch on the import…

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A Commitment to Community Brought Our Provost to Rice feat. Amy Dittmar 42:08

4M ago42:08

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From the president to the provost, a lot of people are working behind the scenes to make sure our university runs smoothly. As the Howard R. Hughes Provost of Rice University, Amy Dittmar oversees Rice’s academic enterprise, including direct reporting relationships for the deans of eight schools, the dean of undergraduates, the dean of graduate and…

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Introducing... Capital Conversations: Insights into the world of venture capital 2:40

5M ago2:40

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Capital Conversations: Insights into the world of venture capital is the latest series podcast from IMD and its Venture Asset Management Initiative. Exploring the dynamic realm of venture capital, where innovation meets investment and ideas transform into thriving enterprises. Spotify | Apple | Google Podcasts To subscribe click on the links above,…

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