Best Reddington Podcasts (2024)

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The Power and Manipulation Behind Free Platforms and Search Engines 54:41

1h ago54:41

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How do the hidden costs of technology, like social media and search engines, shape our lives in unforeseen ways? In this compelling episode of This Anthro Life, we engage with filmmaker David Donnelly, delving into the depths of his documentary "Cost of Convenience." Donnelly's exploration uncovers the intricate web of consequences spawned by techn…

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Bristol Unpacked Election Special - Mark Weston // Conservative 1:08:52

2h ago1:08:52

1:08:52

Neil Maggs sits down with Mark Weston, who was first elected as a councillor nearly 20 years ago, and has led the local Tory party for a decade. On the eve of the local elections, they discuss the Tories miserable national polling, the so-called 'war on motorists' being waged by Bristol City Council, and the cultural divides between Bristol's inner…

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Juan Carlos Gutierrez 40:55

1h ago40:55

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23-year-old Juan, using the screen name "elchiva8395020", started a chat with a girl he thought was 13 years old. Within minutes of chatting, Juan asked the decoy if he could meet her. He questioned if she was a virgin and wanted to have sex with him. While the chat progresses, Juan sends the decoy 12 pictures of his penis. Juan arrives late at the…

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Bristol Unpacked Election Special - Jos Clark // Liberal Democrats 1:09:01

7h ago1:09:01

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Jos Clark is an experienced local councillor now leading the Lib Dems into Bristol's local elections. A party that used to have strong support in the city has seen its seats dwindle over the last decade. The critic of Marvin Rees and the mayoral system, who helped manoeuvre the referendum on introducing the new committee system, talks to Neil Maggs…

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Polyamory, Fidelity, and the Transforming Landscape of Sexual Norms With Leanne Wolfe 1:02:47

1d ago1:02:47

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How do societal norms and personal experiences intersect in shaping our understanding of love and sexuality? In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into transforming the landscape of Sexual Norms with Dr. Leanna Wolfe. We delve into the intricate connections between love, anthropology, and human desires. Dr. Wolfe’s memoir, "177 L…

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Art Carl Makepeace 34:53

6d ago34:53

34:53

37-year-old, Art "Artie" Carl Makepeace is an unaired predator featured on the Suburban Washington, D.C. episode of To Catch a Predator. He is best known for his creative good samaritan excuse, as well as being convicted of sexual battery before the sting. He used the screen name vamillionaire messages a decoy posing as a thirteen-year-old girl. At…

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Bristol Unpacked Election Special - Tom Renhard // Labour 1:05:31

6d ago1:05:31

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Just three years after being first elected as a councillor, Labour's Tom Renhard is now leading the party into May's local elections. Neil Maggs asks him about his record as the city's housing chief, why he thinks the Greens aren't up to the task of being in power and Labour's plans for building new homes, campaigning for rent controls and bringing…

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Disrupting Venture Capital and Government for Global Good 53:33

8d ago53:33

53:33

How can entrepreneurial spirit redefine traditional career paths and drive societal change through innovative collaboration? In this enlightening episode of This Anthro Life, inspired by "Venture Meets Mission," we engage with author Gupta to unravel the transformative potential of entrepreneurship. Gupta advocates for a nonlinear career path, urgi…

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Matthew “Golf Cart Matt” Daly 36:08

11d ago36:08

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Matthew “Golf Cart Matt” Daly was 41 when he was arrested in October 2022. Matt showed up riding a golf cart to the sting house. After his encounter with Chris and local law enforcement, he was charged with sexually abusive activity with a child, accosting a child for immoral purposes, and using computers to commit a crime. He made bail but in 2023…

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Reimagining Career Trajectories: Insights from Anthropology, UX, and the Written Word 56:50

15d ago56:50

56:50

Reimagining Career Trajectories: Insights from Anthropology, UX, and the Written Word How can anthropology redefine traditional career paths and foster innovation in diverse professional landscapes? In this insightful episode of career anthropology, we speak with Amy Goldmacher and Amy Santee, professionals who seamlessly blended anthropology into …

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Alan Chernay 36:09

18d ago36:09

36:09

Alan Chernay was 58 years old when he tried soliciting a 14-year-old girl for oral sex. While his chatlog cannot be found online, what is known is that he refused to give his real age to the decoy, only revealing that he was "over 40." He tells the decoy that he would love to get oral sex from her one day, claiming that since he is 6'2, she could g…

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The Anthro Poet: How Adrie Kusserow Weaves Stories with Science 1:02:20

22d ago1:02:20

1:02:20

How does poetry help us understand people better, using words that touch our hearts and reveal hidden feelings? In this captivating episode of This Anthro Life, we engage with Adrie Kusserow, an esteemed anthropologist who brings a unique poetic perspective to her work. We delve into the essence of anthropology, emphasizing the transformative power…

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Abraham Anthony Koujababian 40:21

25d ago40:21

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34-year-old Abraham Anthony Koujababian made internet contact with a Perverted Justice decoy posing as a 13-year-old girl. He introduced himself as "Tony" and said he was 28. He asked what types of people she was into before going on to describe his muscular body. Twelve minutes into the conversation, Koujababian started approaching the decoy, intr…

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The Ethics of Influence and Conversation with Michael Reddington 1:03:32

29d ago1:03:32

1:03:32

How does understanding the psychology behind lying enhance our ability to unravel the truth in conversations? In this insightful episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the intricate dynamics of communication, emphasizing the pivotal role of context. Drawing from his expertise in forensic interviewing, he illuminates how decoding body language, …

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Corye Blagg 37:30

1M ago37:30

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Corye Blagg, 22 years of age at the time, began chatting with a decoy who said she was a thirteen-year-old girl. Blagg was considered a "fast mover." He transitioned from introducing himself to the decoy to requesting to meet and continuously asking for the address to the sting house in the first six minutes of the chat. Blagg suggested that he cou…

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An Anthropologist's Perspective on Nonviolent Communication Through Art of Listening 56:31

1M ago56:31

56:31

Have you ever wondered how anthropology intersects with personal growth and academia? In this compelling episode of This Anthro Life, the discussion delves into the multifaceted world of anthropology, academia, and personal development. Nethra Samarawickrema shares her perspective on topics ranging from the origins of anthropology to the challenges…

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Dallas Lee 35:58

1M ago35:58

35:58

Dallas Lee, a 40-year-old married man with children, started a chat with a decoy who was pretending to be a 14 year old boy in a AOL gay chatroom. He lied to the decoy about his age, claiming to be 20. Within minutes of talking, Lee asked the boy multiple graphic questions, including if he wanted to have oral sex. After a few hours of chatting, Lee…

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Investigating Superorganisms and The Collective Intelligence of Humans 53:00

1M ago53:00

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What fascinating parallels exist between the structure of bees in a hive and the potential for humanity to function as a superorganism? In this episode, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Byron Reese about the concept of superorganisms. Reese draws parallels between the structure and behavior of bees in a hive and the potential for …

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Steven Reddington 41:05

2M ago41:05

41:05

35-year-old Steven Reddington, known in the TCAP community as “suspicious Steve,” was a married man with children, using the screen name "sr82194," to hit up a Perverted Justice decoy who was impersonating a fourteen-year-old girl. Steven asked the decoy a number of explicit sexual questions, including if they could have oral and anal sex, if she w…

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Turning Wounds into Wisdom: The Power of Storytelling with Sussi Mattsson 41:13

2M ago41:13

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Have you ever pondered how acknowledging and reframing past trauma could be transformative? In this riveting episode of This Anthro Life, we delve into the profound impact of acknowledging and reframing past trauma as the initial step toward healing. Through the wisdom letter writing method, we uncover the process of identifying life lessons learne…

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Deepak Bist 44:38

2M ago44:38

44:38

Deepak Bist was a 22-year-old college Chemistry teacher at the time he started chatting with “Jennah“, a girl he believed to be 13. He starts by acting like a guardian saying she shouldn’t be in the chat room and there are a lot of bad people there...including himself. It would sound like he was fighting the temptation, saying he was too old and he…

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The Impact of Community-Centered Preservation on Micronesian Culture 1:05:15

2M ago1:05:15

1:05:15

How is the delicate balance between recording Micronesian cultural heritage, addressing community needs, and gaining international acknowledgment for preservation endeavors managed? Ashley in Micronesia collaborates with communities to identify research topics, stressing adaptability during fieldwork. Navigating linguistic intricacies, ethical dile…

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Donnie Vaughn 48:40

2M ago48:40

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Donnie Vaughn was a seventy-year-old retired engineer at the time of the sting. Through the use of an unidentified app, Donnie made contact with a police decoy posing as a father prostituting his daughter for sex. The lengthy chat consisted of Donnie telling the man he would be willing to have sex with the decoy, watch the father have sex with the …

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The Fight To Save Cultural Memory With Charles Henry 47:43

2M ago47:43

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How can we use CLIR's help to protect our cultural heritage during climate change? Could telling stories be a big help in keeping our culture alive? Why must we work together to fight climate change and save our heritage? And can technology bring together businesses and academics to help with this? In this episode of This Anthro Life, we talk with …

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Don't Get Lost in the Noise with Jason Tooley, techUK Board Member 42:49

2M ago42:49

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Brace yourself for leadership lessons that are as impactful as they are practical. We're joined by Jason Tooley, EMEA Sales Leader and Board Member of techUK, who shares what he has learnt from his 35 years of experience in the tech industry. Strap in for a journey through the challenges and strategies of leading transformations, especially within …

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Ronnelle Stephens-Tun 37:59

2M ago37:59

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On March 25, 2006, twenty-three-year-old Ronnelle Stephens-Tun began chatting with "Destiny," a person who he believed was a thirteen-year-old girl. Stephens-Tun, using the screen name "come_ride_and_chill_with_me," confessed that he was single before asking the decoy to be his "little mami." He also said that he would engage in sexual activity wit…

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Is Tech the Future of Funeral Services? 56:02

2M ago56:02

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How is technology transforming end-of-life care experiences, and why are AI and automation crucial in reshaping the funeral industry? In what ways are cultural norms around grieving shifting, and what does the future hold for personalized and meaningful ways to honor loved ones? In this episode of The Anthro Life, we delve into the intersection of …

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Salma Najjar on experiencing the Gaza war as a Palestinian in the UK 1:01:34

2M ago1:01:34

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Salma, a lawyer who spent her childhood in Gaza, shares the 'dystopian' experience of life under occupation and knowing your family are in a war zone, as well as discussing happier memories and pro-Palestinian activism in the UK. Content warning: contains graphic descriptions of war and violence Salma Hajjar is a young trainee solicitor who spent h…

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Ed_in_NYC 38:52

2M ago38:52

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In one of Chris’s initial sting operations, he apprehended Ed_in_NYC, a predator in Bethpage, Long Island. Ed_in_NYC's unmistakable New York City accent added a unique dimension to the encounter. His initial excitement upon entering the scene was palpable, only to be contrasted by his smug demeanor when confronted by Chris Hansen. However, despite …

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Decoding the True Value of Platforms and Winning Customers with Paul Wiefels, Chasm Group 47:33

3M ago47:33

47:33

Discover the ripple effects of interest rates on the tech industry as we sit down with Paul Wiefels from the Chasm Group. Our enlightening conversation traverses the current challenges faced by tech firms, especially in the bustling hub of the San Francisco Bay Area. From the precarious dance of hiring to the tough decisions on layoffs, Paul unpack…

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Black Grief, White Grievance: Power, Loss, and Political Mobilization in America 44:24

3M ago44:24

44:24

Why does democracy inherently involve loss, and how do black grief and white grievance shape the intricate landscape of contemporary racial politics in the United States? In this insightful episode, we unravel the intricate dynamics of racial politics in the U.S. Democracy's inherent tension and the intersection of black grief and white grievance t…

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Andre Maurice Jackson 37:49

3M ago37:49

37:49

Andre Maurice Jackson is an unaired suspected predator involved in the Riverside, California investigation. Andre, 26 years of age, used the graphic screen name "hardblackdick", to begin a chat with a decoy who pretended to be a 12-year-old girl. He met the decoy on teenspot.com, a popular social networking site for teenagers at the time. He claime…

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How Ethnographic Research is Shaping the Future of Insight in Business and Technology 53:24

3M ago53:24

53:24

How can businesses effectively integrate insights from social sciences like psychology and anthropology to gain a deeper understanding of human behavior, and how might this integration impact decision-making and innovation within the corporate world? In this thought-provoking episode of This Anthro Life,Oliver explores the fusion of social sciences…

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Michael Burks 37:36

3M ago37:36

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30-year-old Michael Burks started an internet chat with a Perverted Justice decoy posing as a 13-year-old girl. When they initially spoke, Burks had asked the decoy if she wanted to get together and have some fun. He offered to drive her to a location where she could meet him when she said she would but couldn't because of her father. Burks maintai…

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Ruth Pitter on the role of the charity sector, pioneering Black theatre and her recent MBE 1:00:34

3M ago1:00:34

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Neil chats to Ruth, a daughter of the Windrush generation, on her decades of work with Bristol's voluntary and community groups, how that's changed as public services have been cut – and whether she feels conflicted about receiving an honour associated with empire Ruth Pitter has been a stalwart of Bristol’s voluntary sector for decades – and in Ja…

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Building a Powerhouse Sales Team with Andy Wills, EMEA Sales Enablement Director, Dynatrace 48:17

3M ago48:17

48:17

If steering a sales team to greatness has ever felt like herding cats, you're in for a treat. In this episode, we chat with Andy Wills, EMEA Sales Enablement Director at Dynatrace. Andy tells us when a business has all the ingredients to be successful it is the people that will make the difference, yet businesses very often neglect to invest in lea…

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From Taboo to Understanding: Carol Queen's Advocacy for Sex-Positive Mindset 1:07:57

3M ago1:07:57

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Have you considered the untold stories in our perceptions of sexuality? How do community strength, the role of play and toys in sexual exploration, and the promotion of sex positivity, as seen through Carol's insights, contribute to fostering a more inclusive society? In this captivating episode of This Anthro Life, we engage in a captivating conve…

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William Rowell 1:00:10

3M ago1:00:10

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William Rowell was a 37-year-old service tech operator for slot machines who was caught in the Fortson, Georgia investigation. Before William arrived at the sting, footage from a gas station shows he stopped there to buy a box of condoms. He arrives driving a white van (of course he does), so the decoy, wearing only towels to appear she showered, c…

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Redefining Accessibility, Inclusion, and Human Rights with Victor Pineda 45:56

3M ago45:56

45:56

How does the interplay between big systems-level questions and fundamental human questions in accessibility, disability rights, and human potential? In this captivating episode of This Anthro Life, we embark on a profound exploration of accessibility, disability rights, and human potential through an enthralling conversation with a distinguished ex…

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Brian Ruffino 45:54

3M ago45:54

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On November 27, 2006, Brian, 25 years of age at the time, started a chat with a decoy named "Claire", whom he thought was a 13 year old girl. The decoy didn't respond to him that night. However, 3 days later, he tried again, and so the chat began. Brian asked the decoy what her bra size was and if she had any sexual experience. He later states he w…

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BBC journalist Lucy Proctor on mad cows, Covid and conspiracy theories 1:01:39

3M ago1:01:39

1:01:39

Bristol Unpacked with BBC journalist Lucy Proctor on mad cows, Covid and conspiracy theories Thirty years ago, BSE was spreading across the UK while the government insisted beef was safe. Neil asks Lucy, producer of The Cows are Mad podcast, about the scandal – and how conspiracy theories have thrived as trust in the establishment has nosedived. Ov…

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From Chaos to Clarity: How to Challenge Misinformation with James Mawhinney 49:50

4M ago49:50

49:50

What are the consequences of misinformation on personal relationships, business operations, and regulatory decisions? And how does the spread of misinformation pose an existential threat to society as a whole? What role does artificial intelligence play in the creation and proliferation of misinformation? In this thought-provoking episode of This A…

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Roberto Forte 41:00

4M ago41:00

41:00

Forte was a married man with children who managed a restaurant in Tustin, California before it closed. Forte was considered a "fast mover". Over the course of 49 minutes in January 2006, Forte began chatting with someone he thought was a 13-year-old boy named Luke. Forte asked the decoy if he had ever been with men before. Luke remarked that he had…

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The Path to Long-term Happiness: A New Theory on Mental Health and Neurodiversity 55:14

4M ago55:14

55:14

The traditional view of mental health often focuses on the absence of mental illness, but a new theory is emerging that emphasizes the importance of neurodiversity and individual differences in the pursuit of long-term happiness. The question is, how can we reconcile the medicalization of mental health with the idea of neurodiversity and the unique…

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Victor Wells 45:53

4M ago45:53

45:53

49-year-old Victor Wells contacted a Perverted Justice decoy who was posing as a 12-year-old girl named "Beth." From December 18, 2005, to January 7, 2006, Wells had a sexually explicit chat. He questioned whether the decoy was a police officer or a set of parents using a young girl as a prop to catch sexual offenders. He said that because the deco…

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The Search for Dignity and Respect: An Exploration of Human Universals 50:35

4M ago50:35

50:35

How do narratives shape our understanding of shared human experiences like dignity and respect? And, in what ways can an emphasis on human universals through inclusive narratives help fulfill fundamental human desires for dignity and respect?In this episode of This Anthro Life, we explore these questions through a discussion with sociologist Michel…

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Rafiullah Sayed Ahmadi 39:37

4M ago39:37

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Rafiullah Sayed Ahmadi was an unaired suspected predator involved in the Riverside, California sting. 21-year-old Rafi used the screen name "philosophyguy2003," to start an internet chat with a Perverted Justice decoy who was posing as a thirteen-year-old girl named Chloe. Right away, Ahmadi asked the girl if she could talk on the phone. He later a…

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Watershed CEO Clare Reddington on cinema, class and council cuts 55:03

4M ago55:03

55:03

Listen: Bristol Unpacked with Watershed CEO Clare Reddington on cinema, class and council cuts As Bristol City Council slashes spending on venues including arthouse cinema Watershed, Neil asks its boss Clare why funding the arts matters, and whether the sector's reputation as catering mainly to the well-heeled is justified. Over the past year Clare…

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The Trillion Dollar Plan to Transform Waste: Dan Nienhauser’s Vision for a Cleaner Future 44:32

4M ago44:32

44:32

In the episode of This Anthro Life, the dialogue investigates waste transformation and how waste can be converted into useful energy and materials. Dan explains his work with Stellar Three focusing on pyrolysis technology that uses heat in an oxygen-free environment to break down plastics and other waste into synthetic gas, oils and carbon black. T…

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Josiah Walker 41:22

4M ago41:22

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Josiah Walker, a 27-year-old Costco worker, began a chat with a decoy pretending to be a thirteen-year-old girl. Walker asked the girl several graphic questions, including if she was a virgin, what her favorite positions were, and if she wanted to try having sex with multiple people. He worried about being caught a few times during the conversation…

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