Best Aaron Kahn Podcasts (2024)

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Innovative Collaborations in Biotech with Marissa Pettit Jones 50:24

8h ago50:24

50:24

Welcome to Research Renaissance, presented by the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust. In this episode, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Marissa Pettit Jones, the Director of Business Development at Genentech and co-founder of Nucleate. They discuss Marissa's fascinating journey from biomedical engineering at Yale to her strategic role at Genentech,…

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Jake Butt on Michigan football, Big Ten outlook 23:06

1h ago23:06

23:06

Former Michigan tight end and current Big Ten network analyst Jake Butt joins the podcast to preview the Wolverines’ 2024 season. He shares his insights on the various position battles, and what to expect under first-year head coach Sherrone Moore. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Is Israel a Light Unto the Nations... And Should It Even Bother Trying? A Conversation with Yossi Klein Halevi (216) 55:31

1h ago55:31

55:31

The October 7th massacre, and the subsequent war against Hamas, other Iranian proxies like Hezbollah and the Houthis, and Iran itself, have caused many people throughout the Jewish world to reconsider what Israel means to them, and what kind of society Israel should create. Many continually return to the idea that Israel should be a light unto the …

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Jim Harbaugh's shadow looms over Michigan football, QB update, camp takeaways 41:10

2h ago41:10

41:10

Seven months later, we're still talking about Jim Harbaugh. We discuss the former Michigan coach's NCAA penalties and his nixed return as honorary captain, plus update the ongoing QB battle, camp takeaways and food coming to Michigan Stadium this fall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Wilanne Stangel Interview + Allison Fills In Again 1:00:27

1h ago1:00:27

1:00:27

Robert and Allison were the hosts this week and they ran down several pieces of news about a major fundraising call in Kentucky, scandals in both Louisville and Lexington, and more. During the second part of the show, Robert interviewed Wilanne Stangel, the Democratic candidate in District 69 in Northern Kentucky.…

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The Technology Advancing Alzheimer's Research with Dr. Sudeshna Das 59:00

9h ago59:00

59:00

In this episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal dives into a fascinating conversation with Dr. Sudeshna Das, Associate Professor of Neurology at Mass General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. Dr. Das is a pioneer in the field of biomedical informatics and a 2022 Toffler Scholar. Her work focuses on developing tools for multi-scale…

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Tisha B'Av and Bad Theology: A New View of Megillat Eicha with Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman (CLASSIC EPISODE) 1:10:39

12d ago1:10:39

1:10:39

“What does Eichah have in common with climate change deniers, anti-vaxxers, Holocaust deniers and those that claim that the 2020 presidential elections were stolen?” Rabbi Dr. Joshua Berman sent this to Scott, who was intrigued and immediately invited him back onto this podcast to discuss what he meant. More than anything else, we need a way to rel…

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Home of the Innocents and Adam Moore Interviews 1:03:00

6d ago1:03:00

1:03:00

This week we had two guests! First up was Lydia Bell of Home of the Innocents, a Louisville non-profit serving children and young adults who received a line item in the Kentucky budget. We also had Adam Moore, the candidate for House District 45 in Lexington. He talked to us about his race and how he plans to flip the district this year. Before the…

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What will become of NCAA probe into Michigan football program? 30:35

7d ago30:35

30:35

Reports have surfaced of a draft of the notice of allegations to be delivered to the Michigan football program, and the findings implicate head coach Sherrone Moore. With the season just a few weeks away and Michigan picked as a top-10 team, what does this news mean for the Wolverines? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The Future of Technology and Healthcare with Ian Kahn 51:31

7d ago51:31

51:31

In this episode of Research Renaissance, hosted by Deborah Westphal, we explore the future of technology and its impact on healthcare with guest Ian Kahn, a theoretical futurist. Ian discusses his role as a theoretical futurist, the importance of future readiness for organizations, and the evolution of technology in healthcare. He also shares insig…

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Ikar HaDin, Chumra, and Minhag: The Phenomenon of Greater Stringency in the Orthodox World, with Rabbi Shaya Karlinsky (215) 59:37

11d ago59:37

59:37

Sometimes it’s called a move to the right. Other times it is seen as a rejection of lax religiosity. Some people think of it as an admirable commitment to serving God as best as possible. Others decry it as representing an unacceptable change from traditional Jewish practice. All these and more are reactions to the unquestionably real phenomenon of…

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Top storylines as Michigan football begins fall camp 37:34

13d ago37:34

37:34

The Wolverines begin preseason camp July 31, and the team's quarterback competition takes center stage. Will Michigan blitz more under new coordinator Wink Martindale? Plus, takeaways from Big Ten media days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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Andy Beshear Apologizes to Diet Mountain Dew and Chris Kolb's Resignation with Guest Host Allison Wiseman 36:56

13d ago36:56

36:56

Jazmin and guest co-host (and Andy Beshear stan) Allison Wiseman talk about what's going on with Kentucky Young Dems, Governor Beshear's name continuing to be mentioned in the VP conversation, and Chris Kolb's resignation from the JCPS School Board.By Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne

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Arrests and Mob Violence at Sdei Teiman: What Happened, What It Means, and Why It Matters (BONUS EPISODE) 40:08

14d ago40:08

40:08

This is a rush-release bonus episode of the Orthodox Conundrum, to help us all get to the bottom of what happened yesterday at the military detention center at Sdei Teiman. We will learn what the nine arrested soldiers were accused of, the manner that they were arrested, and the reason for the protests of numerous right-wing members of Knesset. Wha…

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Navigating the Future of Alzheimer's Research with Dr. Bradley Hyman 53:27

14d ago53:27

53:27

Welcome to Research Renaissance presented by the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust. In this episode, host Deborah Westphal engages in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Bradley Hyman, Director of the Alzheimer's Disease Research Unit at Massachusetts General Hospital and John P. Pinney Jr. Professor of Neurology at Harvard Medical School. Dr. H…

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Can the Glass Ceiling Be Broken? Women's Leadership and Its Limits, with Joanne Greenaway (214) 54:39

16d ago54:39

54:39

One of the most difficult issues facing Modern or Centrist Orthodox Jews today is the question of how to increase and encourage the participation of more women in leadership roles, while also working within the halachic parameters that set limits on how extensive those leadership roles are allowed to be. When we add two thousand years of socializat…

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Andy Beshear in the Veepstakes and Interview With Taylor Jolly 43:50

20d ago43:50

43:50

Our guest this week is Taylor Jolly, the Democratic candidate in House District 33 in Louisville. He talked to us about why he's running, what he's passionate about, and what he's hearing at the doors of voters. During the first half of the show, Jazmin and Robert talked about Andy Beshear's chances to become Kamala Harris' VP candidate and also di…

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Exploring Neurovirology with Dr. Maria Nagel 1:01:35

21d ago1:01:35

1:01:35

Welcome to Research Renaissance presented by the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust. In this episode, host Deborah Westphal dives into the fascinating world of neurovirology with Dr. Maria Nagel, a renowned professor, clinician, and scientist from the Department of Neurology at the University of Colorado. Dr. Nagel shares her insights on how viruses af…

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Michigan-Olympics preview + Big Ten football preseason poll 37:33

23d ago37:33

37:33

Forty-two athletes with University of Michigan ties from 22 different countries are set to perform in the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. We discuss some of the notable names and sports. Plus, a rundown of the Big Ten preseason football poll, where Michigan sits and preview the league's three-day media event later this week. Learn more about your ad…

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When Reverence Becomes Pseudo-Idolatry: The Phenomenon of Gadol Worship, with Rav Yitzchak Shurin (213) 1:03:41

23d ago1:03:41

1:03:41

For the past two thousand years, Torah observant Jews have acknowledged that our greatest scholars deserve respect, and have an extraordinarily deep and broad understanding of the vast sea of the Torah sheba’al peh, the Oral Law. In recent times, however, proper respect for talmidei chachamim has often morphed into a pseudo-idolatry of gedolim, whe…

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Can Michigan’s running backs sustain production without Corum? 29:16

28d ago29:16

29:16

With Michigan football’s opener just over a month away, it’s time to begin position outlooks for the 2024 season. The crew breaks down the Wolverines’ running back room and the potential impact of Blake Corum’s departure. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy MLive's Aaron McMann, Andrew Kahn, and Ryan Zuke

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"Laws In Limbo" & Long Form Articles to Read 36:41

27d ago36:41

36:41

This week we talked through more bills the executive branch cannot implement due to a lack of funding and looked at four longer form articles in different outlets which you should read.By Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne

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Editors Rayna Mathis (Earshot) and Chrys Roney (Hot House) with JJA president Howard Mandel 32:56

28d ago32:56

32:56

Rayna Mathis has edited the monthly publication of Seattle's Earshot Jazz for four years; Chrys Roney became CEO and editor-in-chief of Hot House Jazz Guide, serving the New York metropolitan area, just five months ago -- and each of them enthuses about the community-serving aspects of their editorial project. Howard Mandel notes that its been rare…

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Unlocking the Mysteries of Sleep with Dr. Alon Avidan 1:14:22

28d ago1:14:22

1:14:22

Welcome to Research Renaissance, presented by the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust. Embark on a journey into the forefront of cutting-edge brain science as we feature insightful discussions with a diverse array of guests, from early career researchers pioneering groundbreaking science to influential voices in investment communities, policymaking, and…

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Nepotism, Greed, Power, and Politics: The Tragic Self-Inflicted Fate of the Israeli Chief Rabbinate (212) 1:04:40

30d ago1:04:40

1:04:40

68 years ago, Rav Soloveitchik zt'l identified the timidity of Orthodox Jews as representing a failure to respond to the miracle of renewed Jewish sovereignty in the Land of Israel. Today, tragically, we seem to have the opposite problem. In 2024, Israel has a religious establishment which has completely lost its sense of shame, and is not only inv…

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Michigan football remains active on recruiting trail 32:36

1M ago32:36

32:36

The Michigan football program remains active on the recruiting trail, adding a pair of notable commits this week. The Wolverines did miss out on some targets. We discuss it all, after first talking about various Wolverines' ratings in the new EA Sports college football video game. We also tackle Rod Moore's injury and basketball schedule updates. L…

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Kate Farrow Interview & Andy Beshear's Big Week 39:47

1M ago39:47

39:47

Our guest this week was Kate Farrow, the Democratic candidate for House in District 48. She told us about her district, her campaign, and the issues she hopes to impact in Frankfort. Before speaking with her, Jazmin and Robert talked about Andy Beshear's big week, which saw him become a major player in the Presidential election this year.…

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Developing AI Tools for Dementia Screening with Dr. Vijaya Kolachalama 51:16

1M ago51:16

51:16

In this episode of Research Renaissance, Dr. Vijaya Kolachalama, associate professor at Boston University and a Toffler Scholar, discusses his pioneering work in developing software frameworks that assist neurologists in dementia screening. This engaging discussion delves into how Dr. Kolachalama's team is integrating artificial intelligence and ma…

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"Our Faith is in the Question": Teaching Emunah to Our Children, Our Students, and Ourselves, with Rabbi David Aaron (211) 1:13:46

1M ago1:13:46

1:13:46

This podcast is dedicated לעילוי נשמת אלעזר בן ישראל, a man who accepted the vicissitudes of life with a simple and pure faith. What does it mean to believe in God? This question is absolutely fundamental to Jewish life and living - yet many people feel uncomfortable discussing God at all. In our educational institutions, we often have a broad curr…

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Colleen Davis Interview, SB 151 Implementation Drama, and Two Lawsuits 49:26

1M ago49:26

49:26

This week Colleen Davis joined Robert and Jazmin to discuss her run for House District 31 in Louisville. She talked about deciding to run for office, what she hopes to accomplish, and why she thinks she was recruited for the job. Before speaking to her, Robert discussed the stalled implementation of SB 151 and the fallout from that, and Jazmin disc…

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Navigating Health Policy and Public Advocacy with Dr. Marci Nielsen 1:05:21

1M ago1:05:21

1:05:21

Welcome to Research Renaissance, presented by the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust. Embark on a journey into the forefront of cutting-edge brain science as we feature insightful discussions with a diverse array of guests from early career researchers pioneering groundbreaking science to influential voices in investment communities, policymaking, and …

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The Buzz: Jazz from a Rural Place with Ann Tappan, Montana Jazz Hero and host Howard Mandel 26:12

2M ago26:12

26:12

Pianist, composer-improviser and educator Ann Tappan lives far from the madding crowd, outsize Bozeman, Montana, maintaining an active career including international forays. Having made the scene in NYC and San Francisco, she speaks with authority about the challenges and pleasures of making art and life outside the urban milieu commonly assumed fo…

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"The Vast Unconscious of the Jewish People": Learning How (and Why) to Learn Midrash with Simi Peters (210) 1:09:32

1M ago1:09:32

1:09:32

When you learn Torah, do you consider yourself to be in dialogue with Chazal? According to Scott's guest, Simi Peters, a key element of learning midrash aggadah is being able to become participants in a conversation that began thousands of years ago and continues today. But in order to do so, we need to become students of midrash: learning how to a…

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Shedding Light on Alzheimer's with Sheila Griffith and Aaron Schulman 1:05:11

2M ago1:05:11

1:05:11

In this episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal delves into the crucial topic of Alzheimer's disease and the transformative efforts of the Alzheimer's Association. In recognition of June being Alzheimer's & Brain Awareness Month, Deborah’s guests are Sheila Griffith, Vice President of Programs and Services for the Alzheimer's Associa…

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Interview with Joshua Watkins, LMPD "Sexual Harassment Web" and a Certificate of Need Explainer 55:35

2M ago55:35

55:35

This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed Joshua Watkins, the person who will certainly be elected to the House of Representatives in District 42 this fall. We talked to him about what he hopes to accomplish, how he will bring his experience to Frankfort, and why he's running for this office in the first place. During the first half of the show, Jazm…

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AI Meets Alzheimer's: A Journey with Dr. Andrew Holbrook 49:26

2M ago49:26

49:26

In this episode of Research Renaissance, host Deborah Westphal sits down with Dr. Andrew Holbrook, an Assistant Professor of Biostatistics at UCLA and a 2023 Toffler Scholar. Dr. Holbrook shares his fascinating journey from studying ancient languages and teaching in China to pioneering research in biostatistics and Alzheimer's disease. Together, th…

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Michigan football has momentum on the recruiting trail 27:08

2M ago27:08

27:08

After a slow start to high school recruiting, Sherrone Moore and his first-year Michigan staff have landed five commitments in the last 10 days ... and primed for more. We discuss the highlights, a QB for 2026 and where the Wolverines are headed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Hareidi Messaging in Modern Orthodox Institutions: Are You Aware of What Your Children Are Being Taught? With Rabbi Yitzchak Blau (209) 1:22:10

2M ago1:22:10

1:22:10

Schools which identify with the Modern Orthodox world and espouse a Centrist Orthodox hashkafa, nevertheless will sometimes hire teachers who profess a Hareidi worldview. In some ways, this is a welcome development; breaking down the barriers that separate our various communities is generally a good thing, and we should be pleased when we discern a…

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Heather Crabbe Interview, LMPD Chief Suspended, & More 52:25

2M ago52:25

52:25

This week Jazmin and Robert spoke to Heather Crabbe, the Democratic candidate in House District 64. She's a former public defender, law school administrator, and is running hard for this seat. Before that, Robert and Jazmin spoke about two really bad stories about sexual harassment, abuse, and assault within LMPD, plus several other smaller stories…

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Non-Invasive Stimulation for Alzheimer's with Dr. Alexandra Touroutoglou 46:12

2M ago46:12

46:12

In this insightful episode of Research Renaissance, Dr. Alexandra Touroutoglou shares her extensive work on brain imaging and non-invasive brain stimulation techniques to treat Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Discover the cutting-edge technologies and methods being employed to understand and combat neurodegenerative diseases. Key Points …

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"A Theology of Distraction": Exploring the Conundrums of Kohelet with Dr. Erica Brown (Originally released on September 26, 2023) 1:07:26

2M ago1:07:26

1:07:26

(This episode was originally released on Septetmber 26th, 2023, but its message is perhaps even more relevant now, after October 7th and its aftermath, than before. Scott will be back with a new episode next week.) Megilat Kohelet is one of the most difficult books in Tanach: it jumps back and forth between conflicting assumptions, it lacks any obv…

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Has Sherrone Moore had a successful offseason with Michigan? 49:52

2M ago49:52

49:52

Sherrone Moore has had an eventful offseason since taking over as Michigan head coach in January. The crew discusses his first five months on the job, his approach compared to Jim Harbaugh's, staff hirings, roster management and expectations for his first season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Kiana Fields and Aaron Currin Interviews 42:26

2M ago42:26

42:26

This week Jazmin and Robert interviewed two candidates: Kiana Fields, who is running in Senate District 17, and Aaron Currin, who is running in House District 65.By Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne

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The Complex Web of Protein Misfolding and Neurodegeneration with Dr. Joseph Mazzulli 1:01:03

2M ago1:01:03

1:01:03

In this intriguing episode, Dr. Joseph Mazzulli, a 2022 Toffler Scholar, dives deep into the mechanisms of protein misfolding and amyloid formation, and their links to cell death in neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Utilizing cutting-edge induced pluripotent stem cell models, Dr. Mazzulli explores how these proteins tr…

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Authors' Series: Farah Jasmine Griffin, JJA Book Award winner, speaks to Fiona Ross 18:48

2M ago18:48

18:48

Essayist Farah Jasmine Griffin, whose collection In Search of a Beautiful Freedom won the JJA's 2024 Jazz Book of the Year: History, Criticism and Culture, talks about her focus on jazz and its relevance across many realms of thought, with Fiona Ross, member of the JJA's book committee and founder of Women in Jazz Media.…

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The Revolution in Women's Torah Learning: What We've Achieved, What Still Needs to Happen (208) 51:33

2M ago51:33

51:33

We’re approaching the holiday of Shavuot, when we celebrate and commemorate the giving of the Torah at Mount Sinai. The Rambam explains that our belief in Torah and in Moshe is predicated upon the fact that all of us were present at Sinai, where we together heard God talking to Moshe. And we have a longstanding tradition as well that God did not st…

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Brandon Long Interview, Scottie Scheffler's case dismissed, and KY Republicans React to Trump 55:27

2M ago55:27

55:27

This week, Kentucky House candidate Brandon Long talked to us about his candidacy in Northern Kentucky, then Robert and Jazmin discuss Scottie Scheffler's case and talk about Kentucky Republicans' reaction to Donald Trump's conviction.By Jazmin Smith and Robert Kahne

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Sherrone Moore fired up to talk Michigan football 32:02

3M ago32:02

32:02

After discussing the former Wolverines in the NBA and NHL finals, we recap Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore’s appearance at a camp in Detroit. The conversation then shifts to recruiting as Michigan enters an important period. We close with some basketball talk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Unveiling the Genetics of Brain and Body with Dr. Valerie Arboleda 1:03:18

3M ago1:03:18

1:03:18

In this episode of Research Renaissance, presented by the Karen Toffler Charitable Trust, host Deborah Westphal explores the intricate world of genetic research with Dr. Valerie Arboleda. Dr. Arboleda, an associate professor at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and a 2023 Toffler Scholar, shares her insights into the genetic architecture …

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Does the IDF Care Enough About the Safety of Its Soldiers? (207) 55:05

3M ago55:05

55:05

Is the Israeli army taking care of its soldiers? That’s a question with a potentially painful answer. Daniel Mael has helped donate over 13,000 helmets to IDF soldiers, along with thousands of vests and other equipment - and he argues that the army’s behavior in procuring equipment has been nothing less than scandalous. In fact, he claims, the Isra…

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