Best John Dawkins Podcasts (2024)

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How is the "Gay Gene" alive? Evolutionary Biologist Richard Dawkins Explains 26:53

12m ago26:53

26:53

Tickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anti…

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How is the "Gay Gene" alive? Evolutionary Biologist Richard Dawkins Explains 26:42

1h ago26:42

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Tickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anti…

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Financial Literacy Closes the Wealth Gap with John Hope Bryant 52:22

6d ago52:22

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John Hope Bryant’s book "Financial Literacy for All: Disrupting Struggle, Advancing Financial Freedom and Building a New American Middle Class" debuted at #1 in business books upon its April release on both the USA Today National Bestseller and Publisher’s Weekly’s lists. This book provides the tips and tools to move anyone from making a living to …

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Richard Dawkins and Richard Dawkins AI answer questions about the future! 43:21

11d ago43:21

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Richard Dawkins is back with Taryn Southern to answer your questions now with an AI Assistant, this time in a physical studio in the UK. Stay tuned for Richard’s insightful answers, and to see if the AI can compare!By Richard Dawkins

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Richard Dawkins and Richard Dawkins AI answer questions about the future! 43:10

1d ago43:10

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Richard Dawkins is back with Taryn Southern to answer your questions now with an AI Assistant, this time in a physical studio in the UK. Stay tuned for Richard’s insightful answers, and to see if the AI can compare!By The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins | Members Exclusive

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S6E14: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Summer Intensive Part II” 17:26

10d ago17:26

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Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-imp…

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Richard Dawkins Answers Questions About Evolution, Life, and Religion 26:38

12d ago26:38

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Tickets available at https://richarddawkinstour.com/ I shall be spending the whole of September, and the first week of October, in North America, speaking in ten different cities from Dallas to Vancouver. I am 83 years old, and travel is more irksome than it was. The maxim, “Quit while you’re ahead” has recently received a welcome boost, and I anti…

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Richard Dawkins Answers Questions About Evolution, Life, and Religion 26:27

19d ago26:27

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Richard Dawkins is back with Taryn Southern to answer your questions, this time in a physical studio in the UK. Taryn asks Richard questions from our audience about evolution, evolutionary biology, and more. Stay tuned for Richard’s insightful answers.By The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins | Members Exclusive

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S6E13: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Summer Intensive Part I” 18:39

23d ago18:39

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Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-imp…

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Lawrence Krauss and Richard Dawkins Discuss Evolution, Religion, and More 47:02

22d ago47:02

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I first encountered Lawrence Krauss sometime in the early 2000s at a conference. I had just given my lecture and was answering questions when a rather small man with a loud voice and a highly articulate manner stood up and began berating me in what I initially thought was an aggressive manner. It turned out he wasn’t being aggressive; rather, his c…

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Lawrence Krauss and Richard Dawkins Discuss Evolution, Religion, and More 46:51

15d ago46:51

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I first encountered Lawrence Krauss sometime in the early 2000s at a conference. I had just given my lecture and was answering questions when a rather small man with a loud voice and a highly articulate manner stood up and began berating me in what I initially thought was an aggressive manner. It turned out he wasn’t being aggressive; rather, his c…

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S6E12: Pre-Professional Conversations Series, “Gotta Go Pro” 21:18

24d ago21:18

21:18

Welcome to the Kinetic Conversations series on pre-professional dance programs, featuring the Fort Wayne Ballet Summer Intensive program. Over three episodes, Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown sits down with professional dancers Talbot Rue, Jessica Humphrey, and Abby Zinsser, and graduating pre-professional GiGi McDowell to discuss this all-imp…

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Making it in New York with Actor, Singer and Voice Over Artist TJ Bolden 59:59

1M ago59:59

59:59

TJ Bolden has taken to the stage in iconic productions, including Little Shop of Horrors, Rent, and Jesus Christ Superstar. That's to be expected of an accomplished actor, singer and voice-over artist. His dynamic talent has led to extensive touring across the country, captivating audiences with powerful performances. Most recently, TJ's versatilit…

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Richard Dawkins Confronts a Christian Extremist! 39:04

27d ago39:04

39:04

The Reverend Michael Bray is a leading advocate of murdering abortion doctors. He also takes biblical literalism to the extreme of advocating the death penalty for adultery and homosexuality. His friend and coconspirator, the Reverend Paul Hill, was executed for murdering an abortion doctor and his bodyguard. Bray strongly defends Hill’s action and…

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Richard Dawkins Confronts a Christian Extremist! 39:15

2M ago39:15

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The Reverend Michael Bray is a leading advocate of murdering abortion doctors. He also takes biblical literalism to the extreme of advocating the death penalty for adultery and homosexuality. His friend and coconspirator, the Reverend Paul Hill, was executed for murdering an abortion doctor and his bodyguard. Bray strongly defends Hill’s action and…

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Richard Dawkins & Steven Pinker Discuss The Evolution Of Pain, Fear & Language 1:02:05

2M ago1:02:05

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There’s a kind of conventional wisdom among broadcasters that an interview has to be adversarial. The interviewer must probe in a critical kind of way. You must have arguments. This was brought home to me some years ago when I had a conversation on stage in London, a very large audience with Steven Pinker, and it went very well. The audience liked …

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Richard Dawkins & Steven Pinker Discuss The Evolution Of Pain, Fear & Language 1:02:15

1M ago1:02:15

1:02:15

There’s a kind of conventional wisdom among broadcasters that an interview has to be adversarial. The interviewer must probe in a critical kind of way. You must have arguments. This was brought home to me some years ago when I had a conversation on stage in London, a very large audience with Steven Pinker, and it went very well. The audience liked …

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Kathleen Stock and Richard Dawkins Question Modern Gender Identity 47:19

2M ago47:19

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The savage missiles hurled at Kathleen Stock in the stocks of Sussex University gives the lie to the pretense that her tormentors should be pitied as an oppressed minority who just want to peacefully get on with their life. I’ve long admired her gentle courage in the face of vicious bullying. When we finally met at the Dissident Dialogues Conferenc…

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Kathleen Stock and Richard Dawkins Question Modern Gender Identity 47:30

2M ago47:30

47:30

The savage missiles hurled at Kathleen Stock in the stocks of Sussex University gives the lie to the pretense that her tormentors should be pitied as an oppressed minority who just want to peacefully get on with their life. I’ve long admired her gentle courage in the face of vicious bullying. When we finally met at the Dissident Dialogues Conferenc…

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Using Wills and Trusts to Achieve Freedom, Legacy and Wealth with Attorney Terrence Franklin 1:08:40

1M ago1:08:40

1:08:40

Over 170 years ago, a white slave owner's brother contested the Will that set Lucy and her descendants free from slavery. She fought him in court and won. Today, her great great great great grandson, Terrence Franklin, is an award winning Wills and Trusts litigation attorneys. While he fights for planned generational wealth and legacy by profession…

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Language and The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Ourselves - Communication Coach, Marcus Higgs 57:39

2M ago57:39

57:39

Marcus Higgs is a communication coach for business professionals who are parenting preteens. He helps parents effectively show up and connect with their 10- to 14-years-olds during these key formative years, allowing them to secure a relationship that lasts beyond a lifetime. Our conversation covers the importance of language, communication skills …

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Derren Brown Exposes Fraudulent "Psychics" with Richard Dawkins 47:43

2M ago47:43

47:43

Derren Brown is one of our leading conjurers, specializing in mentalism, the illusion of reading people’s minds. I interviewed him for my Channel 4 TV documentary, Enemies of Reason. We talked about cold reading and how the technique is used by frauds who pretend to communicate with the dead, as well as by honest conjurers. Derren himself is an hon…

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Derren Brown Exposes Fraudulent "Psychics" with Richard Dawkins 47:33

2M ago47:33

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Derren Brown is one of our leading conjurers, specializing in mentalism, the illusion of reading people’s minds. I interviewed him for my Channel 4 TV documentary, Enemies of Reason. We talked about cold reading and how the technique is used by frauds who pretend to communicate with the dead, as well as by honest conjurers. Derren himself is an hon…

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Richard Baffled by ‘Spiritual Environmentalists’ Word Salad 34:52

3M ago34:52

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Satish Kumar was one of those I interviewed for my Channel 4 documentary, ‘Enemies of Reason.’ He began by telling a nice story about Bertrand Russell, whom he met as a young man and who supported him. We moved on to holism, which seemed harmless enough, but as the interview wore on, he became more and more mystical, culminating in the treeness of …

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Richard Baffled by ‘Spiritual Environmentalists’ Word Salad 34:42

3M ago34:42

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Satish Kumar was one of those I interviewed for my Channel 4 documentary, ‘Enemies of Reason.’ He began by telling a nice story about Bertrand Russell, whom he met as a young man and who supported him. We moved on to holism, which seemed harmless enough, but as the interview wore on, he became more and more mystical, culminating in the treeness of …

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Increasing African-American Cancer Survival Rates - Oncologist Fitzroy Dawkins, M.D. 1:09:00

2M ago1:09:00

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Dr. Fitzroy Dawkins is a Medical Oncologist with over 30 years of experience teaching at Howard University College of Medicine. Throughout his career, he's conducted research in oncology and advocated for clinical trials as a biotech executive. His book Fighting For Survival: Conquering Cancer And The African American Patient provides a roadmap for…

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John McWhorter and Richard Dawkins talk about Linguistics and Woke Racism 46:49

3M ago46:49

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I have long wanted to meet John McWhorter. He’s an extremely well-known public intellectual and opinion leader who, in my opinion, always talks sense. I have this rather eccentric idea that before becoming a public intellectual, you need to earn your credentials by having something important and interesting to be intellectual about, and John McWhor…

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John McWhorter and Richard Dawkins talk about Linguistics and Woke Racism 46:39

3M ago46:39

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I have long wanted to meet John McWhorter. He’s an extremely well-known public intellectual and opinion leader who, in my opinion, always talks sense. I have this rather eccentric idea that before becoming a public intellectual, you need to earn your credentials by having something important and interesting to be intellectual about, and John McWhor…

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Richard Dawkins vs. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Political Christian or Truly a Christian? 1:00:00

3M ago1:00:00

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Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a hero, a staunch fighter against the violent intolerance and bossy control freakery of Islamism. She is also a personal friend of whom I am very fond. When she recently announced her conversion to Christianity, I assumed that she must be no more than a political Christian, regarding Christianity as a bulwark against Islam. I hav…

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Richard Dawkins vs. Ayaan Hirsi Ali: Political Christian or Truly a Christian? 59:50

3M ago59:50

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Ayaan Hirsi Ali is a hero, a staunch fighter against the violent intolerance and bossy control freakery of Islamism. She is also a personal friend of whom I am very fond. When she recently announced her conversion to Christianity, I assumed that she must be no more than a political Christian, regarding Christianity as a bulwark against Islam. I hav…

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S6E11: We’re Off to Camp! 14:00

3M ago14:00

14:00

Artistic Director Karen Gibbons-Brown hosts this special episode of Kinetic Conversations, as she pulls in Academy instructors Avalou Burns and Schuyler Kechely, to discuss the fun and magic that is Fort Wayne Ballet’s summer camps. Register now for our July camps! No dance experience necessary for ages 3-10. Register online at fortwayneballet.org …

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Profiles of Racial Profiling on this 4th Anniversary of George Floyd's Murder 49:47

3M ago49:47

49:47

In the four year's since George Floyd's murder we've seen some progress in how policing is done in the United States. The issues underlying the disparate treatment of Black men by police are complex and entrenched. This episode is a newly edited reworking of prior episodes that focused on various guests responses to questions related to experiences…

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Richard Dawkins Talks to an Ex-Atheist Christian Theologian | (Part 2) 29:22

3M ago29:22

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(This is part 2 of Richard's interview with Alister McGrath.) I interviewed Alister McGrath for my Channel 4 documentary, Root of All Evil. He is a theologian, a nice enough fellow, but I wouldn't go out of your way to listen to this interview unless it's to remind yourself what an empty, vacuous, non-subject theology is. -------------- I will be o…

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Richard Dawkins Talks to an Ex-Atheist Christian Theologian | (Part 2) 29:11

3M ago29:11

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(This is part 2 of Richard's interview with Alister McGrath.) I interviewed Alister McGrath for my Channel 4 documentary, Root of All Evil. He is a theologian, a nice enough fellow, but I wouldn't go out of your way to listen to this interview unless it's to remind yourself what an empty, vacuous, non-subject theology is.…

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Single Father Life with Social Worker Rickard Jean-Noel 1:03:39

3M ago1:03:39

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Rickard Jean-Noel is a Fordham University trained Social Worker. He is dedicated to providing social and emotional support services to diverse communities throughout the greater New York City area. His psychotherapeutic work has been mainly with adolescents and young adults, particularly those in minority communities suffering with anxiety, depress…

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Richard Dawkins Talks to an Ex-Atheist Christian Theologian | (Part 1) 28:56

3M ago28:56

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I interviewed Alister McGrath for my Channel 4 documentary, Root of All Evil. He is a theologian, a nice enough fellow, but I wouldn't go out of your way to listen to this interview unless it's to remind yourself what an empty, vacuous, non-subject theology is. -------------- Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry o…

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Richard Dawkins Talks to an Ex-Atheist Christian Theologian | (Part 1) 28:46

3M ago28:46

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I interviewed Alister McGrath for my Channel 4 documentary, Root of All Evil. He is a theologian, a nice enough fellow, but I wouldn't go out of your way to listen to this interview unless it's to remind yourself what an empty, vacuous, non-subject theology is. -------------- Join Substack: https://richarddawkins.substack.com/ Subscribe to Poetry o…

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Unlocking Love with Emotional Locksmith Ashanti Branch 58:18

3M ago58:18

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Ashanti Branch is the Founder and Executive Director of the Ever Forward Club, a non-profit organization dedicated to eliminating the dropout rate through youth mentorship. He has created the award-winning #MillionMaskMovement with 75,000 participants worldwide. He is a recipient of the 2023 US Surgeon General’s Medallion, 4x Tedx speaker, podcaste…

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God Delusion UC Berkeley Lecture 59:30

4M ago59:30

59:30

In 2008, touring America to promote The God Delusion, I spoke to a large audience at the University of California at Berkeley. It was a nostalgic visit for me, as I had spent two eventful years there as a young man. Today I stand by everything I said in the lecture.By Richard Dawkins

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Career Transitions In The New Economy with Career Coach Jonathan Dumas 1:01:39

3M ago1:01:39

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Career Transition Coach and Organizational Psychologist Jonathan Dumas knows that work can be fulfilling and helps others make the transition into careers that match their skills, talents and values. He's also lived the transition. His insights on the work aspirations and career context for Millenials and Generation Z. The conversation touches on t…

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God Delusion UC Berkeley Lecture 1:13:13

4M ago1:13:13

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In 2008, touring America to promote The God Delusion, I spoke to a large audience at the University of California at Berkeley. It was a nostalgic visit for me, as I had spent two eventful years there as a young man. Today I stand by everything I said in the lecture.By The Poetry of Reality with Richard Dawkins | Members Exclusive

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Nature’s Mating Dance: Do Females Prefer Honest Males? 25:58

4M ago25:58

25:58

Why are there two sexes, and how is the balance between the two maintained in evolution? The riddle is one that baffled Chales Darwin. He explicitly left it for later generations. It was eventually solved, with typical brilliance, by the great Ronald Fisher. The fundamental sexual inequality is an economic one. Eggs are hugely larger than sperm. Fr…

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Being a Self Assured Black Man is Entrepreneur Sherman Perryman's Militant Grind 1:02:39

4M ago1:02:39

1:02:39

Sherman Perryman is an entrepreneur, lifestyle coach and author. His studies at Morehouse College and the USC Ross program in real estate laid the foundation for his ambitions, blending real world savvy with scholarly insight. He was among the entrepreneurs featured in the docuseries Black Business Los Angeles. Raised in Carson and Los Angeles and …

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Evolutionary Biologist Explains Sexual Selection 25:48

4M ago25:48

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Ever wondered why some males in the animal kingdom seem to have all the luck, while others struggle to find a mate? In this episode we explore Ronald Fisher’s groundbreaking principles and dive deep into the secrets of nature’s most intriguing mating strategies. Have you ever pondered the hidden costs of maintaining a balanced sex ratio? Or marvell…

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In Memoriam: Dan Dennett on Mortality, Life, and Existence 14:55

4M ago14:55

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I filmed a conversation about death shortly after Dan Dennett recovered from a life-threatening condition. In addition to discussing personal mortality, we talked about bereavement. I thought this time it would be appropriate to listen again to his wisdom—the wisdom of a great thinker and a dear friend. Big books, was an eloquent speaker, had deep …

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In Memoriam: Dan Dennett on Mortality, Life, and Existence 14:45

4M ago14:45

14:45

I filmed a conversation about death shortly after Dan Dennett recovered from a life-threatening condition. In addition to discussing personal mortality, we talked about bereavement. I thought this time it would be appropriate to listen again to his wisdom—the wisdom of a great thinker and a dear friend. Big books, was an eloquent speaker, had deep …

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Serving after 9-11 And Our Never Ending Dissatisfaction with Presidents - Sports Agent and Veteran, Adam Spencer 1:08:32

4M ago1:08:32

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Mr. Adam Lee Spencer is a sports agent and sports business consultant. He provides his expertise on topics concerning the player, venue, arena, rights holders, marketing, and sponsorship to major sporting organizations, both domestic and international. His insights on how war has changed our international relationships and on domestic politics are …

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Is Richard Wrong about Religion in Society? 35:04

4M ago35:04

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This episode features the eminent scientist, Prof. Martin Rees, as he joins me in traversing the worlds of physics and biology. Together, he and I grapple with the profound complexities of understanding reality, from contemplating multiple dimensions to exploring the implications of scientific insights that inspire and challenge us. Dive into the e…

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Is Richard Wrong about Religion in Society? 34:54

5M ago34:54

34:54

This episode features the eminent scientist, Prof. Martin Rees, as he joins me in traversing the worlds of physics and biology. Together, he and I grapple with the profound complexities of understanding reality, from contemplating multiple dimensions to exploring the implications of scientific insights that inspire and challenge us. Dive into the e…

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Eugene Williams on Black Heroes - The Ones We Love And Those Some Would Disown 1:13:45

4M ago1:13:45

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This thought-provoking conversation with Eugene Williams is a deep dive into the events that lift us up and those that break our hearts. Our heroes come in many varieties and we touch on many--from Martin Luther King Jr. to Bill Cosby, Malcolm X to Cornell West. In Eugene's case, his parents were also heroes. His late father an activist that influe…

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