Best Annalee Newitz Podcasts (2024)

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Annalee Newitz on How Stories are Weaponized 55:50

26m ago55:50

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As a journalist and a science fiction writer, Annalee Newitz thinks a lot about the power of narrative and how it can change minds, “if a story can make you feel better or smarter, it can also make you feel worse and more confused. And if that story can change your behavior—whether in the voting booth or on the street—it becomes a weapon.” In the…

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How Influencers and Algorithms Undermine Democracy — and How to Fight Back 55:44

14m ago55:44

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“If you make it trend, you make it true,” argues online propaganda expert Renée DiResta. Her new book examines what she calls the “invisible rulers” of today — influencers, algorithms and crowds. While some influencers have made good on social media’s promises of media democratization, others saturate our feeds with propaganda, disinformation and r…

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Bikes Stolen In the Bay Area Show Up On Global Blackmarket 55:49

1h ago55:49

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Hundreds of bicycles stolen in the Bay Area and other places have ended up for sale in a small town in Jalisco, Mexico. A recent article in Wired follows the efforts of a co-founder of Bike Index, a site where people can report bike thefts, to track down a reseller who set up a supply chain of stolen bikes resold via social media. Meanwhile, bike t…

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To love is to be brave | Kelly Corrigan 11:38

1h ago11:38

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Family life often requires extraordinary bravery, from navigating the daily challenges to surviving the unexpected crises. Author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan offers profound wisdom (and seven key words) to help you focus in on what matters most.By Kelly Corrigan

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To love is to be brave | Kelly Corrigan 11:38

1h ago11:38

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Family life often requires extraordinary bravery, from navigating the daily challenges to surviving the unexpected crises. Author and podcaster Kelly Corrigan offers profound wisdom (and seven key words) to help you focus in on what matters most.By Kelly Corrigan

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Leadership lessons from the prime minister of Canada | Justin Trudeau 36:41

2h ago36:41

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Justin Trudeau has served as the prime minister of Canada since 2015. There's a lot to dig into from his years in office — and from his life before, as well. He sits down with organizational psychologist Adam Grant to discuss lessons learned about leadership and how he navigated early struggles with impostor syndrome. He also shares his approach to…

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Leadership lessons from the prime minister of Canada | Justin Trudeau 36:41

2h ago36:41

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Justin Trudeau has served as the prime minister of Canada since 2015. There's a lot to dig into from his years in office — and from his life before, as well. He sits down with organizational psychologist Adam Grant to discuss lessons learned about leadership and how he navigated early struggles with impostor syndrome. He also shares his approach to…

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Neuroscientist Rahul Jandial Explains Why We Dream 55:46

40m ago55:46

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Despite spending one third of our lives asleep, we know very little about why we dream. But in a new book brain surgeon and neuroscientist Dr. Rahul Jandial begins to peel back the mystery. He says that dreams may help us practice responding to threats, allow us to test different interpersonal scenarios, or serve as a sort of “nocturnal therapist, …

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How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy | Ian Bassin 16:18

2h ago16:18

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Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and writer Ian Bassin. Detailing the seven steps of the authoritarian playbook, he invites us all to put aside our differences and rethink our role in the fight for freedom, revealing the hope and power behind every choice we make.…

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How to spot authoritarianism — and choose democracy | Ian Bassin 16:18

2h ago16:18

16:18

Democracy is about having choices — and authoritarianism is about not having them, says lawyer and writer Ian Bassin. Detailing the seven steps of the authoritarian playbook, he invites us all to put aside our differences and rethink our role in the fight for freedom, revealing the hope and power behind every choice we make.…

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A master chef's take on food, culture and community | Marcus Samuelsson 56:38

2h ago56:38

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The secret magic of good food is that it brings people and cultures closer together. Chef Marcus Samuelsson taps into that magic at his acclaimed restaurants and through his cross-cultural approach to cooking. In conversation with art curator Thelma Golden, he expands on the rich fusion of modern Black cuisine and how each bite is a celebration of …

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A master chef's take on food, culture and community | Marcus Samuelsson 56:38

3h ago56:38

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The secret magic of good food is that it brings people and cultures closer together. Chef Marcus Samuelsson taps into that magic at his acclaimed restaurants and through his cross-cultural approach to cooking. In conversation with art curator Thelma Golden, he expands on the rich fusion of modern Black cuisine and how each bite is a celebration of …

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Grace Jung’s ‘K-Drama School’ Unpacks a Pop Culture Phenomenon 55:38

2h ago55:38

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“Squid Game.” “Crashing Landing on You.” “Winter Sonata.” Korean dramas have injected themselves into American pop culture thanks to their addictive story lines and the advent of streaming services. Grace Jung should know. She spent 10,000 hours watching Korean television for her UCLA PhD in cinema and media studies. A stand-up comedian, podcast ho…

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Slow Burn Podcast Excavates Bay Area LGBTQ History with ‘Gays Against Briggs’ 55:46

37m ago55:46

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Forty six years ago, California held its first statewide vote on gay rights. Prop 6, also known as the Briggs Initiative, sought to ban gay teachers from the classroom. The battle to stop that proposition is the subject of Slate’s current “Slow Burn” podcast season, chronicling an explosive moment in both Bay Area and gay liberation history. It fol…

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"Ye Pariye Naz" / "Simorgh" / "Darya" | Niaz Nawab 10:14

9h ago10:14

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Singer-songwriter Niaz Nawab performs three songs, weaving stanzas from Persian poetry and philosophy into the latter two.By Niaz Nawab

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"Ye Pariye Naz" / "Simorgh" / "Darya" | Niaz Nawab 10:14

9h ago10:14

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Singer-songwriter Niaz Nawab performs three songs, weaving stanzas from Persian poetry and philosophy into the latter two.By Niaz Nawab

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Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew 11:53

10h ago11:53

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We can't get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression truth-teller Adam Whybrew. Sharing his own experience with mental illness, he reveals the surprising benefits of opening up about stress at work — and why being vulnerable creates a safe space for everyone.…

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Why you should talk about your anxiety at work | Adam Whybrew 11:53

10h ago11:53

11:53

We can't get rid of anxiety and depression, so we might as well talk about it, says depression truth-teller Adam Whybrew. Sharing his own experience with mental illness, he reveals the surprising benefits of opening up about stress at work — and why being vulnerable creates a safe space for everyone.…

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Music Critic Ann Powers on ‘Traveling’ on Singer-Songwriter Joni Mitchell’s Path 55:43

1d ago55:43

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When Ann Powers began to draft her expansive new biography of Laurel Canyon music legend Joni Mitchell, she says that “certain subjects emerged: childhood as an imaginary terrain where singer-songwriters could express their ideals and idiosyncrasies; sadness as a complicated form of women’s liberation; side roads and retreats as the secret sources …

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The Global Battle to Control Food and Water Chronicled in Documentary ‘The Grab’ 55:45

44m ago55:45

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Every historical era is marked by the fight for a commodity: spices, gold, oil, steel, to name a few. In the next decades as climate change deepens and resources become scarcer, security experts believe the commodities fueling conflict will be food and water. The global battle to control these two resources centers the documentary “The Grab,” which…

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Why AI needs a "nutrition label" | Kasia Chmielinski 14:03

1d ago14:03

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What do sandwiches have to do with AI? Data reformist Kasia Chmielinski helps us think about artificial intelligence with a useful food metaphor — and breaks down why AI systems should have "nutrition labels" to ensure the development of fairer, more transparent algorithms.By Kasia Chmielinski

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Why AI needs a "nutrition label" | Kasia Chmielinski 14:03

1d ago14:03

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What do sandwiches have to do with AI? Data reformist Kasia Chmielinski helps us think about artificial intelligence with a useful food metaphor — and breaks down why AI systems should have "nutrition labels" to ensure the development of fairer, more transparent algorithms.By Kasia Chmielinski

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Romancing the Dragon, with Moniquill Blackgoose 47:18

15m ago47:18

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We’re obsessed with dragons, and for good reason. These gigantic creatures soar through many cultures and genres — and they feel more relevant than ever today. We talk to author Moniquill Blackgoose about why, and discuss her Nebula-award winning novel To Shape A Dragon’s Breath. Then we have a completely non-awkward conversation about dragons and …

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National Academies Push for New Definition of Long COVID 55:44

1h ago55:44

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The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine on Tuesday called on the medical community to adopt a new, universal definition of Long COVID to help patients access better medical care and benefits and minimize skepticism and social stigma around the condition. The National Academies would define Long COVID as an “infection-associated …

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‘Father Time’ Explores How Parenthood Alters Men’s Brains and Bodies 55:50

1h ago55:50

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In her new book, “Father Time: A Natural History of Men and Babies,” primatologist Sarah Blaffer Hrdy rebuffs the idea that men don’t develop a dad instinct the way mothers do. For centuries, it was just assumed that men were not inclined to be good at caregiving and Hrdy says academic researchers overlooked studying what happens when men become fa…

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Entertainment is getting an AI upgrade | Kylan Gibbs 12:32

2h ago12:32

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AI has the power to bring your favorite fictional characters to life, says technologist Kylan Gibbs. Introducing Caleb, an "AI agent" with personality and internal reasoning, he demonstrates how AI-powered characters can interact with people in novel ways, generate unique video game outcomes and augment our ability to tell stories, opening up new w…

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Entertainment is getting an AI upgrade | Kylan Gibbs 12:32

2h ago12:32

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AI has the power to bring your favorite fictional characters to life, says technologist Kylan Gibbs. Introducing Caleb, an "AI agent" with personality and internal reasoning, he demonstrates how AI-powered characters can interact with people in novel ways, generate unique video game outcomes and augment our ability to tell stories, opening up new w…

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R.O. Kwon Mines Complexity of Desire, Both Romantic and Creative, in ‘Exhibit’ 55:43

24m ago55:43

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In her new novel “Exhibit” R.O. Kwon introduces us to Jin Han, a photographer in San Francisco who’s unsure if her transgressive infatuation for a ballet dancer activated a family curse, conjuring a ghost from her family’s past in Korea. Through Jin, Kwon explores the nature of desire — and why shame too often accompanies it.. Kwon says it’s as tho…

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