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Your weekly fix of everything economics. Hosted by James Meadway.
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The climate is changing. So are we. Explore a world of solutions with host Laura Lynch and our team of journalists. We find inspiration in unexpected places, scrutinize new technologies, hold powerful people accountable and join you on the journey to fix this mess. New episodes every Wednesday and Saturday.
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Brilliant solutions to the world’s problems. We meet people with ideas to make the world a better place and investigate whether they work.
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Novara Media is an independent media organisation addressing the issues—from a crisis of capitalism to racism and climate change—that are set to define the 21st century.
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We are seeing an ever-increasing burden of chronic disease, primarily driven by our food and food system. This is perpetuated by agricultural, food, and health care policies that don’t support health. We need to rethink disease and reimagine a food system and a health care system the protects health, unburdens the economy from the weight of obesity and chronic disease, protects the environment, helps reverse climate change, and creates a nation of healthy children and citizens. This podcast ...
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From equities and fixed income to commercial real estate, ESG and climate change, join us as we explore the issues global investors are talking about and uncover insights from industry experts that help keep it all in perspective.
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The great tragedy of climate finance is that those who understand it most have their noses to the grindstone, while those who understand it least have their mouths to the megaphone. Bionic Planet aims to end information asymmetry and fix the public discourse by mainstreaming the REAL debates over Natural Climate (and Biodvesi) Solutions.
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In Fixed on ESG, PGIM Fixed Income’s rotating lineup of ESG-expert hosts explore the latest topics and trends of ESG investing. We’ll provide our take on the investment implications and value opportunities we see in this space and how changes in the market may directly affect our decision making. Subscribe to hear from PGIM Fixed Income thought leaders, as well as industry professionals and some of our clients.
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Hello and welcome to GARP’s Climate Risk Podcast series, where we will be investigating how climate change is impacting the world of business and finance and what this means for risk management. Through the course of this series we will be bringing you insights from those working at the cutting edge of climate change. We will be joined by regulators, business leaders and risk practitioners who will help us build up a holistic view of the risks and opportunities that climate change poses and ...
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Larry Alex Taunton is your man in the field. Where some choose to hide in their safe spaces, Larry rides out to face the issues of our time head on. No sugar coating and no PC bulls*t here. As a staunch Christian conservative, Larry picks apart just about any topic sharing his world traveling experience along the way.
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Gardening in Canada podcast is a podcast dedicated to the science of gardening. From cold climate gardening to indoor plants a soil scientist takes you on the journey of being a plant hobbyist
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Give up your climate guilt. Sharpen your curiosity. Join Dr. Leah Stokes and Dr. Katharine Wilkinson as they tell stories about the powerful forces behind climate change — and the tools we have to fix it. This show makes sense of big climate questions and critical topics. Our episodes are filled with stories of bold climate leadership, groundbreaking campaigns, and people doing their best to be part of the solution. A Matter of Degrees is produced in partnership with FRQNCY Media, The 2035 I ...
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Tune in for relatable perspectives from folks who -- just like you -- are on a climate journey. Hosted by Asim Hussain, Amelia Holcomb, Marketa Benisek and Tim Falls
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Another ClimateTech Podcast is a weekly interview series that explores the fight against climate change through the lens of entrepreneurship, investment, academia, activism, and art. Join Ryan Grant Little, a seasoned climatetech founder, advisor, and investor, as he interviews the climate warriors trying to save us from ourselves. #Climate #Climatetech #Cleantech #Sustainability #Environment
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Reimagining the Internet is a production of the Initiative for Digital Public Infrastructure at UMass Amherst, asking scholars, activists, journalists, and artists what is broken on the internet and how to fix it.
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Climate change is changing everything, and Sarah has something to say about that. Tune in as she takes on the global climate crisis in her very own way. She’s not afraid to ask hard questions and she’s got the research to prove it. Join her week-by-week as she breaks down the what’s, when’s, how’s and why’s of climate change. Whether she’s reaching out to teens that are changing the world, discovering brilliant minds that are reimagining the future or getting down to business with eco-entrep ...
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Dealing with the Climate Crisis - Anthony Day helps you plan a sustainable future with expert guests and reports on green technologies from across a warming world.
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Welcome to Antarctica. What's it like living and working in one of the most extreme environments in the world? Recorded at Rothera Research Station on the Antarctic Peninsula, the team talk extreme living, climate science, expeditions and becoming a community. From polar scientists to plumbers, these are interviews with ordinary people who are doing extraordinary jobs with British Antarctic Survey. Hosted and recorded by Nadia Frontier, marine biologist. A podcast from British Antarctic Surv ...
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Each episode of The President’s Inbox explores a foreign policy challenge facing the United States.
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Beyond the politics, beyond our geography are the intangible connections that hold us together - The We Society. The We Society podcast is here to tell you about the thousands of ways the Social Sciences can help us understand and enhance this complicated and fascinating human network. What can we do to fix the NHS? How can we better manage climate change? How do we end the cost of living crisis? Brought to you by the Academy of Social Sciences, this podcast tackles the big questions through ...
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Welcome to Climate Insiders, the top-ranked Climate Tech podcast in Europe. We're right in the heart of the action, connecting with some of the most dynamic founders, investors, and thought leaders taking on climate change. Ever been curious about how game-changers like Ynsect, Tier Mobility, Enpal, or Climeworks began their journey and crafted their unique environmental stories? Want to know what's brewing in the minds of leading climate investors from Breakthrough Energy Ventures, Lowercar ...
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Fixing the Future from IEEE Spectrum magazine is a biweekly look at the cultural, business, and environmental consequences of technological solutions to hard problems like sustainability, climate change, and the ethics and scientific challenges posed by AI. IEEE Spectrum is the flagship magazine of IEEE, the world’s largest professional organization devoted to engineering and the applied sciences.
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"What About Water? with Jay Famiglietti" connects water science with the stories that bring about solutions, adaptation, and action for the world's water realities. Presented by Arizona State University and the University of Saskatchewan, and hosted by ASU Professor and USask Professor Emeritus Jay Famiglietti.
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We believe that connection is the key to taking conscious action as individuals and to creating a better world. We're podcasting to raise awareness and inspire meaningful action and bring you stories, knowledge, and conversations with thought leaders and change-makers. We explore topics that range from sustainability to wellbeing and everything related to conscious living and we’re looking forward to bringing you these conversations during these challenging times. Find out more about Conscio ...
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Have you ever wondered if the five day work week can be fixed? Or how to prevent the use of 184 billion rolls of toilet paper every year? (We’re literally flushing trees down the toilet.) Ming and Tom can solve Rubik’s Cubes in 10 seconds flat, so now they’re turning their attention to some of the world’s biggest problems. Road rage. Phone addiction. 15 character passwords with punctuation. These are your problems. And they’re going to try and solve them. So make sure you subscribe, follow o ...
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Welcome to the We Can Fix Climate Change podcast! We're passionate about two things: fighting climate and environmental change, and empowering individuals to make a difference. Our goal is to bring you the latest progress in the fight against climate change, and show you how you can get involved and make a meaningful impact. We believe that everyone has the power to create positive change, no matter how big or small. Join us on our journey to build a better future for ourselves and the plane ...
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How far should we rely on science to make political decisions? What makes a good science advisor — or a good science advice system? What do we do when the evidence is incomplete or controversial? What happens when science advice goes wrong and how can we fix it? We explore these questions, and many more, in conversation with the researchers, policymakers and communicators who make science advice happen around the world. The Science for Policy podcast is produced the Scientific Advice Mechani ...
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Science for people who give a sh*t. Want to feel better AND unf*ck the world? The 6-time Webby nominee delivers deep conversations with the world's smartest people (scientists, doctors, CEO's, farmers, and more!), and digestible news updates every single week, loaded with tips and steps you and we can take to fix this place right up. We're talkin' clean energy and coral reefs, COVID vaccines and pediatric cancer research, clean water and carbon capture tech, asteroid deflection and artificia ...
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A daily news show from the publisher of The Monthly and The Saturday Paper. Hear from the country’s best reporters, covering the news as it affects Australia. This is news with narrative, every weekday.
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The latest in-depth coverage covering the intersection of technology and culture will help you make sense of a world in constant transformation. Join us as we explore the ways technology is changing our lives.
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A state politics explainer for a changing Virginia
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An occasional series revisiting conversations and ideas from Reasons to be Cheerful (2017-2024), formerly hosted by ex-Labour Party leader Ed Miliband, and Sony Award-winning radio presenter Geoff Lloyd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Hosted by Shelby Mertes, this show is part of the Human Survival Project, which was created for you and others to work together to save humanity. We combine two powerful truths: 1) humanity is facing existential threats to our world civilization, and 2) these global threats require global management by a redesigned and much stronger United Nations. We are building a global grassroots organization to help citizens push their governments to fix the U.N., to help protect the future of humanity ...
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A podcast about the human connection to nature. Biophilia is the innate connection that human beings seek with the natural world. Every other week, hosts Monica Olsen and Jennifer Walsh sit down with thought-leaders and experts across a wide range of industries to discuss the impact that nature has on our wellbeing, why we need nature in order to thrive, and what steps we can all take to live in harmony with the natural world. They pose questions centered around finding common-sense solution ...
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A strong pillar in our Great Work--the loose cannons are going rogue in the Dim Age! A new feed to address some of the deeper and more controversial issues in our society: Censorship, Crimes Against Humanity, Alternative Health, Suppressed Science, Vaccine Hesitancy, Medical Martial Law, Authoritarian Creep, and don't forget the Fascists (real fascists, not people you don't like on Facebook). Your triggers have been warned. Buckle up
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A show about the businesses and founders taking on the climate problem set.
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Humanity and Nature are Not Separate We must see them as one and do our part to fix the climate crisis. Our Goal is To promote reconnection with nature by teaching earthlings about their planet, one plant at a time. This podcast is all about that reconnection to nature through the one our bodies and minds crave deeply, as earthlings.
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Every five years, Congress comes together to pass a major omnibus bill called the Farm Bill, which sets the course for our food and agriculture system in the U.S. 2023 is one of those Farm Bill years. In this 6-part podcast series from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy, hear from policy experts, farmers and advocates about how the Farm Bill works, how it’s shaped our food system – for better or for worse – and how we can start to try to fix it.
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Hosted by Climate Focused Bond Fund Portfolio Manager @Annika Lombardi, Green Shoots delivers short, accessible discussions of how Lord Abbett’s investment teams collaborate to make key Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) decisions
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Inquisitive actor, Tom Ward-Thomas explores the many different facets of climate change. Through talking with the experts he takes a practical, positive approach and finds out more about the human impact on the planet, what has been done, what is being done, and what we as people can do to fix the climate crisis. @planetandthepeople (Facebook & Instagram) @planetandthep (twitter)
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Solve for X is your window on the future. Each episode, journalist Manjula Selvarajah goes behind the hype and headlines to make sense of how new technologies are reshaping our world. Can we predict the next pandemic? What if we geoengineer the oceans to stop climate change? Could robots help preserve wildlife? Find answers to these questions and more in the new series of Solve for X.
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We saw so many structural systems break over the last few months, but we’re increasingly being given opportunities to rethink these faulty systems and create something better. This is System Reboot, where we explore the big problems and learn how to fix them.
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Seasoned journalist and award-winning author Judah Freed offers news, views and interviews with global thinkers discussing ideas and issues in the book, Making Global Sense: Grounded hope for democracy and the earth inspired by Thomas Paine's Common Sense (GlobalSense.com). Podcast episodes explore and encourage a global sense of life in our world.
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Dave Chang has a few questions. Besides being the chef of the Momofuku restaurants and the creator and host of Netflix’s 'Ugly Delicious,' Dave is an avid student and fan of sports, music, art, film, and, of course, food. In ranging conversations that cover everything from the creative process to his guest’s guiltiest pleasures, Dave and a rotating cast of smart, thought-provoking guests talk about their inspirations, failures, successes, fame, and identities.
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Why NDCs Aren’t Working and How to Fix Them
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Hear from Lord Adair Turner, Chair of the Energy Transitions Commission, as we explore the shortcomings of nationally determined contributions and how they might be improved. Nationally determined contributions, or NDCs, are a bit like transition plans for countries, in that they set out what a country plans to do in order to meet the ambitions of …
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#234 - Climate Change 2 - The Fixed Grift Narrative and the Alternative View
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We go over some of the latest climate stuff, including propaganda from TPTB and some science that is ignored from the other side. And how it is starting to really effect the plebs. We chat about historical heat records, the recycling scam, the fallacy of wind and solar, how windmills are made and installed, the money - thousands of billions and tho…
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#240 - Brad Binkley - The Propaganda Report - Deconstructing Narratives
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Brad joins us to chat about what's going on in the world, deconstructing the narratives, and how to stay sane and positive while looking at this daily. We talk about the Jim Carey Biden theory, the Big Boy presser, playing in woke theater groups, loosing his folks during Covid, mRNA pathway to transhumanism, captured on both sides, the Divine 9 bla…
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Read This: David Marr vs Australia’s Old Lie
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For many Australians, facing the reality of this country is a task that has proved enduringly difficult, both at a public and a political level. For investigative journalist David Marr, finding the right way to tell the stories that allow us to see the truth of our history is a personal quest and one that has led to his latest book. In this episode…
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Awkward! How to have that cringe convo about climate
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Come along to “La Chicanerie” – or The Conflict Cafe – in Montreal where What On Earth guest host Falen Johnson finds out why we need to get comfortable with uncomfortable discussions about climate change. And climate scientist Katharine Hayhoe shares some of her most awkward climate conversations and offers advice on how to talk to people in ways …
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Food assistance is confusing! This episode can help
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Food is just more expensive than it was a few years ago. The rate of inflation for food has leveled off in 2024, but we’re still adjusting to the price increases we saw in 2022 and 2023. So in this episode, we look into food assistance programs like SNAP, WIC and food banks: how they work, how they’re funded, and how they’re coping with rising food…
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Spotify, Stop Trying to Become a Social Media App
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The music streaming service has added a comment function under podcasts. Who is it for, anyway? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer
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How To Choose The Best Supplements for Optimal Health | Dr. Mark Hyman
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The perfect diet isn't always enough – sometimes we need a little help from supplements to feel our very best. On today’s episode of “The Doctor’s Farmacy,” I’m giving you the ultimate supplement stack to complement your wellness routine so you can live better. We’ll cover the basics from multivitamins to probiotics and discuss why personalized tes…
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How to keep farm work cool when the greenhouse hits 46 C
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When Eli Milton started working on farms in Nova Scotia almost a decade ago, heat wasn’t an issue in the summer. Now, hot and humid conditions are just one of the climate impacts farm workers like her contend with. And – extreme weather has put safety and livelihoods at risk for migrant workers, from out in the fields to inside greenhouses. We hear…
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This week, allegations of corruption, criminal infiltration, standover tactics and other nefarious activities within the ranks of the CFMEU have been all over the media. The reports have shocked, but not surprised, many in the community. Stories of underworld figures trading their leather for high viz, motorcycle helmets for hardhats – all in order…
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Paris Mayor Defies Poo Threats to Swim in Seine, and Prove a Point
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French politicians’ pledge to make swimming possible in the iconic river is a way to ward off criticism about the cost of the clean up operation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer
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‘Best of Dave Chang Show’: Food, Farming, and the Climate Crisis
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Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, Dave and Chris sit down with 'Speed & Scale' authors and venture-capital veterans John Doerr and Ryan Panchadsaram to discuss what their new book has to tell the food world about climate change and what we can still do to solve…
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#239 - Round Up 7.17 Blue Anon and Woke Right, Sloped Roof
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We Round Up some latest news events that won't really be talked about. Of course the bullet through the ear has to be touched on. The timing is odd, and the pendulum and the MAM narrative is about to swing hard. What is up with the women in this business? We also talk about Trumps' VP, Jobs in Canada, BC's Safer Supply, Housing and costs or survivi…
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In the Pitjantjatjara communities of Anangu Country on the edge of the Nullarbor Plain, cancer rates are higher than elsewhere in Australia. This is the legacy of nuclear testing by the British government, which staged seven atomic explosions between 1956 and 1963, contaminating the land. Thanks to nuclear engineer and whistleblower Alan Parkinson,…
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The hidden toll of roadkill (via Living Planet)
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This summer, we’re curating a few other climate podcasts that we think our listeners would love. Living Planet from DW News is a show that wants to help you reconnect with nature and make better decisions, every day. Today we’re sharing their eye-opening episode “The hidden toll of roadkill”. For some species, being hit by a car is the number one c…
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Tiny Texas Village Seeks Billion-Dollar Bitcoin Miner to Pave Potholes, Scare Dogs Away
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In a roundabout bid to win public opinion (and a juicy tax abatement,) Riot Platforms is preparing for its prized bitcoin mine to be annexed by a miniscule village in rural Texas. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer
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Environmental Toxins: The Health Crisis You Can't Ignore | Dr. Joseph Pizzorno
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Everyday exposure to toxins are silently wreaking havoc on our well-being, causing a surge in chronic diseases and health complications. In this episode, I'm joined by Dr. Joseph Pizzorno to dive deep into the hidden dangers of environmental toxins. Learn about practical detoxification pathways, foods that support detox, and effective methods like …
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Reclaiming AI for Public Good w/ Eleanor Shearer
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On this week's Macrodose, Eleanor Shearer takes us in a deep dive into AI and the enormous processing power that goes into sculpting vast quantities of data. How does the ownership and control of computing power define the very nature of our digital economy? What can we realistically do to prevent the monopolisation of compute by Big Tech? And is t…
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S6 Ep2: Separating emotion from Brexit with Professor Sarah Hall
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Professor Sarah Hall’s job is to approach the emotive topic of Brexit with a cool head and focus only on the evidence. She is the 1931 Chair in Geography, a Fellow of St John’s College at the University of Cambridge, and a Fellow of the Academy of Social Sciences. Professor Hall is an economic geographer who specialises in going out in the field to…
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The Threat of Nuclear Terrorism, With Stephen Flynn
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Stephen Flynn, professor of political science and founding director of the Global Resilience Institute at Northeastern University, sits down with James M. Lindsay to discuss the steps the U.S. government should take to prevent and respond to nuclear terrorism. Mentioned on the Episode Nuclear Terrorism: Assessment of U.S. Strategies to Prevent, Cou…
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The surge in financial abuse against women
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Shenane Hogg spent nine months in a coma after suffering abuse at the hands of her partner. During her recovery, she discovered her abuser had amassed $56,000 of debt in her name. Shenane’s story is just one of many that was heard at a parliamentary inquiry into how the financial system can be used to abuse women. The inquiry has heard chilling evi…
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Pro Revolution Soccer 2.6: The Misfit Visionaries Who Invented Modern Football
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It’s part of the national myth: the English invented football and to England it will return (next time!). But if football is part of what makes England England, it’s equally part of the story of how Europe became Europe. In this Pro Revolution Soccer season finale, Tom Williams and Juliet Jacques tell this story of oddballs, war, oligarchs, dodgy d…
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Episode 184 with Valeria Sumar - Reconnecting with your body's wisdom
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On this episode we talk with Valeria Sumar, a Nutritionist and Dietitian specialized in Women’s Health, menstrual health educator, Womb massage practitioner, body awareness and intuitive eating therapist, and trauma-informed practitioner. Valeria shares her journey from studying nutrition to exploring embodiment practices and her own healing proces…
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Pressure Grows in Congress to Treat Crypto Investigator Tigran Gambaryan, Jailed in Nigeria, as a Hostage
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A new resolution echoes what 16 members of Congress have already said to the White House: It must do more to free one of the most storied crypto-focused federal agents in history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer
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America’s Political Climate Made Clear – THIS is What Happens Next
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This weekend we witnessed a shocking event. The attempted assassination of a former president. This episode was recorded prior to this event, but speaks volumes to the current political climate and the Democrat’s desperation in preventing a second Trump term. I believe the Democrats have an “October Surprise” up their sleeves. The dems don’t even b…
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The Role of Hardware in the Climate Tech Revolution (ft. Yair Reem - Partner at Extantia Capital)
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Yair Reem is a Partner at Extantia Capital, a climate-first venture capital firm accelerating the path to a decarbonized world by backing daring entrepreneurs with breakthrough ventures. He co-founded BeyondBlack, a fund for investments in technologies reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and advises European startup CEOs on strategic narratives. For…
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Making batteries out of CO2, with Sebastian Pohlmann of UpCatalyst
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Sebastian Pohlmann is VP of Business Development at UpCatalyst, which makes carbon nanotubes and graphite from CO2. They are literally taking one of the world’s most problematic waste streams and turning it into one of the most desperately-needed materials. In this episode we talked about: 🔋 The carbon footprint of producing graphite for lithium-io…
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GARP’s Sustainability & Climate Risk Certificate: Register Now
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In this special episode, hear from Tony Rooke, Executive Director at Howden Group Holdings and Beth Gould Creller, GARP’s Sustainability & Climate Risk Program Lead, as they discuss the recent improvements to the SCR’s syllabus and learning experience. Long-time listeners of the podcast will have noticed that we often mention GARP’s Sustainability …
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From the way we catch food, to how we generate energy, human activity inevitably impacts on wildlife and the environment in unintended ways. So this week we’re looking at ways to reduce this collateral damage. We visit a windfarm in Finland that's using AI to predict bird flight paths and stop individual turbines before they cause damage. And we jo…
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Freshwater is essential for life on Earth, but analysts at the World Bank say more often than not, there's either too little, too much, or the water is contaminated and polluted. We look at whether desalinating ocean water and piping it across the desert would really solve water scarcity, why some cities and towns keep flooding, and how much is too…
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Assassinations, insurrections and massacres: an American story
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The attempted assassination of former US president Donald Trump shocked America. Prominent public figures from all sides of the political spectrum have spoken out and condemned the use of violence, with President Joe Biden saying “it’s not who we are as a nation”. But is that true? And does this response downplay just how pervasive political violen…
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How Watermelon Cupcakes Kicked Off an Internal Storm at Meta
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Arab and Muslim workers at Meta allege that its response to the crisis in Gaza is one-sided and out of hand. “It makes me sick that I work for this company,” says one employee. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy SpokenLayer
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Downstream: Party Politics is Broken w/ Jeremy Corbyn
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Jeremy Corbyn was a Labour MP for almost four decades – and led the party at two general elections. This year however, and despite still being a party member, Corbyn was blocked from standing again in his seat of Islington North. As soon as Rishi Sunak declared a snap general election, and the Labour leadership chose a different candidate, Corbyn a…
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The Loneliness Epidemic: Why Community Is Key To Better Health and Longevity
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Did you know chronic loneliness is just as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day? In this episode, I revisit conversations with Dr. Vivek Murthy and Dr. Robert Waldinger to explore the profound impact of social isolation on both our physical and mental health. Plus, we share practical tips for cultivating connections in our modern world where lone…
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'Best of Dave Chang Show': Greg Blonder Returns to Discuss the Science Behind Cookware
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Dave is revisiting some of his favorite episodes and interviews for his ‘Best of Dave Chang Show’ series. In this episode, after appearing in one of our most popular episodes ever—“Debunking Microwave Myths”—Boston University professor Greg Blonder rejoins the show to discuss the science behind nonstick pans, stainless steel, and other household co…
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Welcome to our 100th episode! This one comes to you complete with a live audience at the University of Helsinki, kindly hosted by the SRI Congress 2024.Debating questionsWarm-up debates:(1) We should get rid of daylight saving time.(2) How would a dog wear trousers? Hind legs only, or all four legs on the bottom half of its body?(3) In which order …
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In Queensland, one issue is already dominating the upcoming state election: youth crime. So when the Liberal National Party launched their campaign, Peter Dutton was the perfect man to help sell their pitch. The federal opposition leader and former Queensland cop has been stressing his closeness to his home state. Already Peter Dutton has promised …
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#238 - Hrvoje Morić - Geopolitics and Empire - Leaving Academia
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Hrvoje Moric joins us for a great chat about his work and his journey from teaching this stuff to talking about it online and how badly he was deplatformed by Paypal and Patreon. We chat about the time when this happened, the disinfo board with Nina came out, the right wing global shift, the hot topics - war, election, Covid and now Climate Change?…
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