Best Robert Pirie Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 334: My Memories Of The Music Videos That Aired On WFBN-TV Channel 66 In Joliet, IL, And The JR's And Oranges Record Stores In Chicago. 31:27

1h ago31:27

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Episode 334: I will discuss my memories of the music videos aired on WFBN-TV Channel 66 in Joliet, IL, in the 1980s, and The JR's, and Oranges Record Stores in Chicago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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We Who Wrestle With Demons - John Milton's Paradise Lost (Books 5 & 6) HC Vol. 4 Ep. 20 35:52

8h ago35:52

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Paradise Lost by John Milton is an epic poem that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of humans on Earth. This video covers books 5 and 6 of Paradise Lost. Join us as we sit down at Adam and Eve's table with the archangel Raphael to hear the story of Satan's battle with heaven. For two…

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Robo-Docs & VR Surgery??? Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent 13:56

25m ago13:56

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This week on BioTech Nation, Dr. Moira Gunn and Dr. Daniel Kraft discuss how robotics, AI, and virtual reality are transforming surgery. These technologies make procedures less invasive and improve training and outcomes worldwide. Future advancements may include tiny robots performing internal procedures. Security is crucial to prevent hacking of m…

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Episode 333: The 50th Anniversary Of The TV Debut Of The Phil Donahue Show On WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago, And Kay Bee Toy Stores. 34:56

1h ago34:56

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Episode 333: I will discuss The 50th anniversary of the TV debut of The Phil Donahue Show on WGN-TV Channel 9 in Chicago, and Kay Bee Toy Stores. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Episode 332: My Memories Of The Chocolate Drink Mixes In The 1970s When I Was A Kid and The Carson Pirie Store That Was Once Located At Edens Plaza In Wilmette, IL. 32:21

1h ago32:21

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Episode 332: I will discuss my memories of the chocolate drink mixes in the 1970s when I was a kid and The Carson Pirie and Scott Department Store that was once located at Edens Plaza in Wilmette, IL. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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No More Transfusions!!! Dr. John Scarlett, President and CEO of Geron Corporation 16:10

2h ago16:10

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Dr. John Scarlett, President and CEO of Geron Corporation talks about their drug Imetelstat for myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS). MDS patients often require frequent blood transfusions, impacting their quality of life. Imetelstat, a telomerase inhibitor, aims to reduce transfusion dependence by targeting cancer cells in the bone marrow. Phase three t…

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Episode 331: Chicago TV Host Robert Cromie And The Pencil Erasers From Fritos Corn Chips In The 1970s.. 32:37

1h ago32:37

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Episode 331: I will discuss Chicago TV host Robert Cromie and the pencil erasers from Fritos Corn Chips In The 1970s. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Episode 330: My Tribute To Actor Dabney Coleman And My Memories Of The Slinky Toy In Chicago. 34:01

41m ago34:01

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Episode 330: I will discuss my tribute to actor Dabney Coleman and memories of The Slinky Toy in Chicago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Closing the Innovation Gap!!! Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent 10:26

2d ago10:26

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Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent discusses the gap between medical innovation and its adoption into standard practice. He highlights that it typically takes 17 years for a medical discovery to become common practice, but big data and AI could accelerate this. He emphasizes the importance of sharing medical data and initiativ…

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Episode 329: The 60th Anniversary Of The Debut Of The Daytime Soap Opera Another World, The Zayre Store On S Columbus Ave In Chicago, And News Reporter Rick Sallinger. 33:17

1h ago33:17

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Episode 329: The 60th anniversary of the debut of the daytime soap opera Another World, The Zayre store on S Columbus Ave in Chicago, and news reporter Rick Sallinger. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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The Virtual Cell??? Dr. Steve Quake, Head of Science at Chan Zuckerberg Initiative 21:21

12d ago21:21

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This week, Dr. Steve Quake from the Chan Zuckerberg Initiative about their goal to tackle all human diseases in the next century. We discuss CZI's innovative approach, including building Biohubs and funding collaborative research. Dr. Quake explains the importance of something called The Virtual Cell project, aiming to use AI to model every human c…

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Satan Visits Earth | John Milton's Paradise Lost - HC Vol. 4 Ep19 32:15

25d ago32:15

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Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of humans on Earth. This video covers books 3 and 4 out of the 12. Join us as we follow Satan into hell and meet Adam and Eve for the first time. RALSTON COLLEGE: Thank you so much Ralston for…

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How Can Sound Deliver Drugs??? Dr. Neal Kassell, Founder & Chair of Focused Ultrasound Foundation 16:48

1M ago16:48

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This week on Biotech Nation, I speak with Dr. Neal Kassell about focused ultrasound technology. We discuss its noninvasive approach, its diverse applications in treating various medical conditions, and its potential to revolutionize treatments for diseases like Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, and cancer. Dr. Kassell also shares insights into ongoing clin…

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Episode 328: The Chicago Rock Band The Cryan' Shames And The Koogle Peanut Butter Spread From The 1970s. 27:35

9d ago27:35

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Episode 328: I will discuss The Chicago rock band The Cryan' Shames and The Koogle Peanut Butter Spread from the 1970s. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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70% of Breast Cancers and a Link to Prostate Cancer... Dr. Sean Bohen, President & CEO, Olema Oncology 23:02

1M ago23:02

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This week on BioTech Nation, we explore new efforts in treating cancer with Dr. Sean Bohen, President and CEO of Olema Oncology. We discuss progress in treating breast cancer, particularly ER+/HER2- breast cancer, which accounts for 70% of diagnoses this year. They examine the biology behind these cancers and how Olema's lead compound, palazestrant…

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Episode 327: The Magikist Signs That Were Located At Chicago Expressways, And Mrs. Stevens Candy In Chicago. 27:23

21d ago27:23

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Episode 327: I will discuss The Magikist Signs that were located at the Chicago expressways, and Mrs. Stevens Candy in Chicago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Episode 326: The Wonder Bread/Hostess Snacks Outlet Stores And The Classic Bic Pens From The 1970s. 28:50

15d ago28:50

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Episode 326: I will discuss The Wonder Bread/Hostess Snacks outlet stores and the classic Bic pens from the 1970s. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Episode 325: My Health Status,My Favorite Record Albums Of The 1970s, And Thayer McNeil Shoes. 31:00

1M ago31:00

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Episode 325: I will discuss my Health Status, my favorite record albums of the 1970s, and Thayer McNeil shoes. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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The Rise Of Satan and His Evil Plan | Paradise Lost Begins... John Milton - HC Vol. 4 Ep18 26:21

16d ago26:21

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Paradise Lost is an epic poem written by John Milton that tells the story of the rise of Satan out of the depths of hell and his campaign to conquer the will of humans on Earth. This video covers books 1 and 2 out of the 12. Join us as we sit down with Satan's counsel and discuss the path to planting evil on Earth. RALSTON COLLEGE: Thank you so muc…

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Tiny RNAs, Big Cures!!! Dr. Sanjay Shukla, President and CEO, ATyr (ah-tire) Pharma 19:54

2M ago19:54

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This week - Dr. Sanjay Shukla, CEO of Atyr Pharma, discusses the revolutionary potential of mRNA technology in creating new medicines. They explore Atyr's pioneering approach to leveraging tRNA fragments for treating pulmonary sarcoidosis and other organ-specific conditions, aiming to improve patient outcomes while minimizing reliance on convention…

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Episode 324: The Soundstage Concert TV Series That Aired On WTTW Channel 11 In Chicago And Silo Electronics Stores. 31:01

26d ago31:01

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Episode 324: I will discuss The Soundstage Concert TV Series that aired on WTTW Channel 11 in Chicago and Silo Electronics Stores. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Episode 323: My Memories Of Listening To WLS-AM Radio 890 In The 1970s And Vintage Comic Book Novelty Ads. 32:48

23d ago32:48

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Episode 323: I will discuss my memories of listening to WLS-AM radio 890 in the 1970s and vintage comic book novelty ads. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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How Can a Treatment Become a Vaccine??? Dr. Peter DeMuth, Chief Scientific Officer at Elicio Therapeutics 23:33

2M ago23:33

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Dr. Peter DeMuth, Chief Scientific Officer of Elicio Therapeutics, discusses the revolutionary approach of detecting cancer at its earliest stages through circulating tumor DNA (ctDNA) tests. Highlighting their innovative treatment method, which aims to train the body's immune cells to recognize and destroy cancer cells, the episode explores the po…

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Episode 322: Dove Candies Shops In Chicago And The Keyfax Nite-Owl TV Service That Aired On WFLD-TV Channel 32 In Chicago. 27:50

1M ago27:50

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Episode 322: Dove Candies Shops In Chicago, And The Keyfax Nite-Owl TV Service That Aired On WFLD-TV Channel 32 In Chicago. Clips from the show are credited by The Museum of Classic Chicago Television (www.FuzzyMemories.TV) by Rick Klein. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message…

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Episode 321: The Rock Group Shadows Of Knight, And My Memories Of The Good Humor Ice Cream Truck. 31:59

29d ago31:59

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Episode 321: I will discuss The Rock Group Shadows Of Knight and my memories of The Good Humor Ice Cream Truck. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Episode 320: My Health Status, WLS-TV Channel 7 Traffic Reporter Roz Varon, And The Closing Of The White Castle Restaurant In The Ashburn Neighborhood Of Chicago. 33:06

2M ago33:06

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Episode 320: I will discuss my health status, WLS-TV Channel 7 Traffic Reporter Roz Varon, and the closing of The White Castle Restaurant in The Ashburn neighborhood of Chicago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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How to Read a Book - Becoming a Better Reader... By Discovery - Mortimer Adler 17:05

1M ago17:05

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How To Read A Book is an amazing book on how to become a better reader. Mortimer Adler's precise and clear writing method is so insightful that you can't help but gain something from his knowledge. Hands down one of the most important books that you should read when learning to read well. How To Read A Book: https://amzn.to/49tBu0Z RALSTON COLLEGE:…

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Cancer Vaccines??? Dr. Chris Pirie, Co-Founder & COO of HDT Bio 17:08

1M ago17:08

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In this week's episode, Dr. Moira Gunn interviews Dr. Chris Pirie from HDT Bio about their novel approach to cancer prevention through vaccines. They discuss leveraging mRNA technology to target specific tumor mutations and prime the immune system to recognize and eliminate cancer cells. Dr. Pirie highlights ongoing efforts to develop vaccines for …

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Episode 319: The 60th Anniversary Of The Game Show Jeopardy, My Health Status, And A Tribute To Actor Louis Gossett Jr. 34:19

2M ago34:19

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Episode 319: I will discuss The 60th Anniversary of the game show Jeopardy, my Health Status, and a tribute to actor Louis Gossett Jr. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Redefining Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) Treatment!!! Dr. Robert Ang, President & CEO of Vor Biopharma 15:20

2M ago15:20

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This week I speak with Dr. Robert Ang from Vor Biopharma about their innovative approach to treating acute myeloid leukemia (AML). AML is a type of blood cancer that affects the bone marrow, leading to the overgrowth of cancerous cells. Dr. Ang explains that traditional treatments, such as chemotherapy and stem cell transplants, have limitations an…

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Episode 318: The 60th Anniversary Of The Debut Of WCIU-TV Channel 26 In Chicago, And Falstaff Beer. 36:09

2M ago36:09

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Episode 318: I will discuss The 60th anniversary of the debut of WCIU-TV Channel 26 in Chicago, and Falstaff Beer. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Episode 317: The 3rd Anniversary Of My Podcast Vanished Chicagoland Stories And American Businessman Madman Muntz. 37:09

2M ago37:09

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Episode 317: I will discuss the 3rd anniversary of my podcast Vanished Chicagoland Stories and American Businessman Madman Muntz. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Poetry Paints a Canvas In Your Mind | The Power of Poetry 2 - John Milton - HC Vol. 4 Ep17 12:06

2M ago12:06

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John Milton is most famous for his epic poem "Paradise Lost" but he is also well known for his prose and other poetry that he wrote throughout his life. Sometimes involved in controvery and other times secluded in a hamlet composing verse and rhyme Milton would become one of the greatest writers in English history. He lived in the age of Shakespear…

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Fighting Inflammation, and Alzheimer's??? Dr. David Bearss, President & CEO Halia Therapeutics 28:57

2M ago28:57

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In this week's episode of BioTech Nation, Dr. David Bearss, President and CEO of Halia Therapeutics, discusses inflammation and its reduction over a lifetime and in response to various incidents. He unveils the inflammasome, a recently discovered protein complex critical in regulating inflammatory responses and its potential in treating chronic dis…

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Episode 316: The Hawthorn Mellody Dairy Farm In Libertyville IL, And The TV Animated Series Rocket Robin Hood. 28:17

2M ago28:17

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Episode 316: I will discuss The Hawthorn Mellody Dairy Farm in Libertyville, IL, and the TV animated series Rocket Robin Hood. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Food as Medicine, A Personalized Prescription... Dr. Daniel Kraft, Tech Nation Health Chief Correspondent 10:21

2M ago10:21

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Tech Nation Health, Chief Correspondent Dr. Daniel Kraft discusses the concept of "food as medicine." Dr. Kraft emphasizes the evolving understanding of nutrition and its profound impact on health, advocating for a shift towards personalized nutrition using cutting-edge technologies. From continuous glucose monitors to AI-powered apps and sensor to…

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Episode 315: My High School Memories Of Dining At The White Castle Restaurant In Chicago And The Rock Group The American Breed. 32:38

2M ago32:38

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Episode 315: I will discuss my high school memories of dining at The White Castle Restaurant in Chicago and The rock group The American Breed. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Episode 314: My Memories Of Two Bowling Alleys In Chicago. The Rose Bowl In Roseland, And Stars And Strikes In South Shore. Plus The CBS Late Movie. 30:35

2M ago30:35

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Episode 314: I will discuss my memories of two bowling Alleys In Chicago. The Rose Bowl in Roseland, and Stars and Strikes in South Shore. Plus The CBS Late Movie. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Episode 313: The Blob From The B.J. And Dirty Dragon Show And A Tribute To Singer Steve Lawrence. 36:23

3M ago36:23

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Episode 313: I will discuss The Blob from The B.J. and Dirty Dragon Show and a tribute to singer Steve Lawrence. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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The POWER OF POETRY And The BEAUTY OF RHYME | John Milton's Poetry - HC Vol. 4 Ep16 9:09

2M ago9:09

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John Milton is most famous for his epic poem "Paradise Lost" but he is also well known for his prose and other poetry that he wrote throughout his life. Sometimes involved in controvery and other times secluded in a hamlet composing verse and rhyme Milton would become one of the greatest writers in English history. He lived in the age of Shakespear…

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Repairing Minds, Naturally??? Mark Litton, President & CEO, Athira Pharma 22:38

2M ago22:38

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Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s dementia, and other neurodegenerative diseases continue to be challenging, but now new science has led to a better understanding of the natural repair mechanisms in the brain. This, in turn, has generated new options for innovative treatments, and one such approach has entered late-stage human clinical trials. Dr. Mark Litt…

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Episode 312: The Jackson Park CTA Rapid Transit Station In Chicago, And The 50th Anniversary of The Big Blue Marble TV Show. 27:41

3M ago27:41

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Episode 312: I will discuss The Jackson Park CTA Rapid Transit Station in Chicago and The 50th Anniversary of The Big Blue Marble TV Show. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Episode 311: The Jeffery Theater in Chicago And My Tribute To Comedian Richard Lewis. 32:33

2M ago32:33

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Episode 311: I will discuss The Jeffery Theater in Chicago and my tribute to Comedian Richard Lewis. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Combatting Blood Clots!!! Dr. Daniel Bloomfield, Chief Medical Officer, Anthos Therapeutics 14:31

2M ago14:31

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This week, Dr. Daniel Bloomfield from Anthos Therapeutics discusses the prevalence and dangers of blood clots, particularly in patients with cancer. Dr. Bloomfield explains the difference between normal and abnormal blood clotting, the risks associated with blood clots in arteries and veins, and the challenges in balancing clot prevention with the …

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Episode 310: WGN Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling's Retirement, My Memories Of The Ford City Drive And Bridge In Chicago, And Vintage Romper Room Toys. 31:58

3M ago31:58

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Episode 310: I will discuss WGN Chief Meteorologist Tom Skilling's Retirement, my memories of The Ford City Drive αnd Bridge in Chicago, and Vintage Romper Room Toys. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Episode 309: My Memories Of The Vanished Businesses In The Roseland Neighborhood Of Chicago. 36:55

2M ago36:55

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Episode 309: I will discuss my memories of the vanished businesses in The Roseland neighborhood of Chicago. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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Episode 308: My Memories Of Submarine Sandwich Restaurants In The Chicagoland Area And The Latest News About My Health. 33:09

2M ago33:09

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Episode 308: I will discuss my memories of submarine sandwich restaurants in the Chicagoland area and the latest news about my health. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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A Christian Apologist In The Age Of Reason | Religio Medici: Thomas Browne - HC Vol. 3 Ep15 22:00

3M ago22:00

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It was the best of times, it was the worst of times, it was the age of religion, it was the age of atheism. It was the age of faith and then the age of reason. Thomas Browne lived in a transformative period in history when the world was shifting from the age of faith to the new age of enlightenment and reason. Thomas Browne's Religio Medici is an e…

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Heartburn, GERD, Cancer??? Dr. Lishan Aklog, CEO of Lucid Diagnostics 22:59

3M ago22:59

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Dr. Lishan Aklog from Lucid Diagnostics tells us about the path from GERD to, unfortunately, esophageal cancer, and about Lucid’s two-minute diagnostic test which can detect precancerous cells.By Moira Gunn

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Episode 307: The Limelight/Excalibur Nightclub In Chicago And Jello Pudding Pops. 35:36

3M ago35:36

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Episode 307: I will discuss The Limelight/Excalibur Nightclub in Chicago and Jello Pudding Pops. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/pete-kastanes/message

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