Best Al Monitor Podcasts (2024)

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How much pocket money do you give your kids? 14:42

1h ago14:42

14:42

It's a question every parent encounters at some point, but JK has invented a whole new currency! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/298654160327022 Learn more ab…

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The future of energy: small modular nuclear reactors with Blue Energy's Jake Jurewicz 39:36

7h ago39:36

39:36

There's clear untapped potential as the world looks to decarbonize the energy sector: nuclear power. Blue Energy's CEO and co-founder Jake Jurewicz joins James Wise to discuss how offshore nuclear power plants can play a key role in building a sustainable and resilient energy grid of tomorrow. Find out more about Blue Energy here Find Balderton Cap…

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Robots that lay bricks with Monumental's Salar al Khafaji 43:00

2d ago43:00

43:00

The UK is facing an acute shortage of bricklayers. At the same time, the new UK government has pledged to build 1.5m new homes over the next five years. Can bricklaying robots be the solution? Salar al Khafaji, CEO and co-founder of Dutch robotics startup Monumental, sat down with Suranga Chandratillake to why autonomous construction robots are the…

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A Compelling New Lupus Discovery with Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD 20:10

3d ago20:10

20:10

Northwestern Medicine physician-scientist Jaehyuk Choi, MD, PhD joins the show again to discuss another breakthrough. This time for lupus, a chronic autoimmune condition affecting 300,000 Americans that can cause inflammation in many body parts, including joints, skin, kidneys, blood cells, brain, heart and lungs. Findings by Choi and his lab membe…

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The Sahel’s coup contagion 36:47

3d ago36:47

36:47

The geopolitical tectonic shifts in Africa that could be felt in Europe too. A year after the coup in Niger, which was seen as a key ally of the West, Africa’s ‘coup belt’ faces growing uncertainty about its future security. As US and international forces withdraw, legacy Wagner groups seek to conquer new zones of influence for Russia in the face o…

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BIG TOPIC - Is It Good To Lose? 19:37

5d ago19:37

19:37

JK & Al debate the merits of losing, whether children are now entitled, and whether prizes for 8th place should exist? Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2986541…

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AI safety and responsibility with Baroness Joanna Shields 39:16

9d ago39:16

39:16

Drawing on her experience leading big social media platforms in their early days, we talk with Baroness Joanna Shields about what AI leaders need to get right when thinking about building their businesses, and how we’d accelerate the adoption of these new technologies in a safe and responsible way. Find out more about Precognition here and follow B…

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Alastair Campbell | Explaining Politics To Kids 36:02

10d ago36:02

36:02

Author and former Labour Spin Doctor, Alastair Campbell, joins JK and Al to talk about his new book, which talks to kids about politics in an unbiased and relevant way! Check out Why Politics Matters by Alastair Campbell here. Check your eligibility for free solar panels, air source heat pumps and insulation under the eco4 scheme - just head to war…

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Reinventing health monitoring with Sava's Renato Circi 41:50

18d ago41:50

41:50

Painless real-time health monitoring at an affordable price? Listen to our chat with SAVA’s Renato Circi to find out how their advanced biosensing technology will deliver on this. Find out more about SAVA here and follow them on LinkedIn Find Balderton Capital here and follow us on LinkedInBy Balderton Capital

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EXCLUSIVE: Rishi Sunak Answers YOUR Questions 13:22

19d ago13:22

13:22

We have an exclusive interview with Rishi Sunak, answering questions put forward by Dadsnet members! We gathered your questions, and put forward some our favourite, which Prime Minister Rishi Sunak then answered in text format. We have taken his words and had them spoken by celeb impressionist and Britain's Got Talent star, Darren Altman in his ver…

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Transforming logistics with Manna Drone Delivery's Bobby Healy 43:57

25d ago43:57

43:57

Coffee delivered to your doorstep via a drone? Manna Drone Delivery is already making it happen in the suburbs of Dublin and Texas. Tune into our conversation with founder and CEO Bobby Healy to learn more about how Manna are making deliveries more accessible in suburbs, the regulatory journey, and whether there’s a case for drones in space. Find o…

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Craig Phillips | Proper Dad DIY 24:55

26d ago24:55

24:55

Who better to talk about DIY with than Big Brother legend and TV presenter, Craig Phillips. Check your eligibility for free solar panels, air source heat pumps and insulation under the eco4 scheme - just head to warmauk.com Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.fac…

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The evolution of the Islamic State Group 37:39

30d ago37:39

37:39

After a lull in activities, in 2024 the Islamic State Group claimed to be behind several major attacks, showing the world they haven’t gone away. Among them was the storming by gunmen of a Moscow concert hall. Ten years after the Islamist extremists declared the establishment of a caliphate, our Jihadist Media Monitoring Team considers the current …

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She asked her SON to send it back... 14:58

1M ago14:58

14:58

This is a hilarious story from a listener, then we are talking about poo stories! That's because you should only be flushing poo, pee and paper down the loo. If you want to learn more about how to prevent blockages, or about the 3 Ps you ARE allowed to flush, head to United Utilities - https://shorturl.at/dejnq Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for revi…

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Antibody discovery with LabGenius' James Field 43:23

1M ago43:23

43:23

What do synthetic biology, machine learning and robotics have in common? James Field, CEO and founder of LabGenius, explains how his company is integrating bleeding-edge technologies from across these fields to discover the next-generation therapeutic antibodies. And change the way we approach drug discovery. Find out more about Labgenius here and …

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BIG TOPIC - School Fines 15:14

1M ago15:14

15:14

Have you heard about the new fines for taking your kids out of school? What do you think about them? JK & Al discuss and take a look at comments from the Dadsnet community! Check your eligibility for free solar panels, air source heat pumps and insulation under the eco4 scheme - just head to warmauk.com Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jok…

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The Role of Occupational Therapy in Working with People with ALS (Episode 133) 53:33

2M ago53:33

53:33

On this episode, occupational therapy practitioner Cindy Molnar, COTA/L, talks about the role of occupational therapy (OT) in working with people diagnosed with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) - also referred to as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Cindy has been a second career OT assistant for over 10 years, primarily working in a sub-acute rehabilitatio…

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Bear Grylls | What makes a good dad? 30:47

2M ago30:47

30:47

Al catches up with the absolute LEGEND that is Bear Grylls - man of the outdoors, man of the people... and man of family! Check your eligibility for free solar panels, air source heat pumps and insulation under the eco4 scheme - just head to warmauk.com Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or hea…

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Monitoring Africa 33:02

2M ago33:02

33:02

What does it take to track media in Africa where radio is king? Originally set up as the East Africa Unit after the Suez crisis, BBC Monitoring’s Nairobi operation has seen history unfold on the continent over six decades. The Global Jigsaw team travels to Nairobi to meet the monitors. Producer: Kriszta SatoriPresenter: Krassi Twigg…

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Cultivated Meat with Uncommon’s Benjamina Bollag 38:22

2M ago38:22

38:22

Uncommon is using ground-breaking RNA cell technology to tackle the most pressing challenges to our health, starting with cultivated pork. Co-founder and CEO Benjamina Bollag sat down with James Wise to break down how cultivated meat will help tackle not only climate challenges, but also help improve global public health. Find out more about Uncomm…

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Uncovering Insights into Cancer and Alzheimer's with Marcus Peter, PhD 27:36

2M ago27:36

27:36

For decades, Marcus Peter, PhD, has drilled into an area of research focused on cell death and the roles of toxic and protective short RNAs, with the goal of developing a novel form of cancer treatment. Now, this same line of research has led Peter’s team to uncover new insights into the cause of Alzheimer's disease. In this episode, Peter explains…

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The benefit of being small... 22:19

2M ago22:19

22:19

We have some fantastic new Useless facts for you, some more lies we tell our kids, and learn what happened to Blippi... Learn about the 3 Ps you CAN flush - search "Stop the Block", or click here >>> https://www.unitedutilities.com/help-and-support/wastewater-services/stop-the-block/ Want a decent jacket? Head to https://frahmjacket.com/ Check out …

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George Clarke | Amazing Spaces & Amazing Kids 43:01

2M ago43:01

43:01

Al is joined by George Clarke to talk about keeping kids creative in design, his journey in property, and even his views on the current education system! Check your eligibility for free solar panels, air source heat pumps and insulation under the eco4 scheme - just head to warmauk.com Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: …

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How China sees itself in Africa 41:28

2M ago41:28

41:28

“China is not buying Africa, it is building Africa” is the view from Beijing. How is this landing with local audiences? There have been hints of a cooling down of Sino-African friendship. For this episode, the team travels to the Kenyan capital Nairobi to get a sense of Chinese influence on the ground, and understand why Beijing has chosen it as a …

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Embodied AI with Wayve's Alex Kendall 45:47

2M ago45:47

45:47

Welcome to What's Next with Balderton Capital, where we take a closer look at emerging technologies, the people behind them and the potential impact on our lives. Wayve has just raised a landmark $1.05 billion Series C round to launch their first Embodied AI solutions for autonomous vehicles. James Wise sat down with co-founder and CEO Alex Kendall…

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The Evolution of Digital Pathology with Lee Cooper, PhD 20:11

2M ago20:11

20:11

New advances in digital pathology are revolutionizing the analysis of disease, paving the way for greater accuracy and efficiency when it comes to diagnostics, predicting outcomes and treatment. In this episode, Lee Cooper, PhD, discusses the future of digital and computational pathology and his research on machine learning and pathology, including…

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Turkey's foothold in Africa 39:54

2M ago39:54

39:54

A dive into the narratives surrounding Turkey’s ambitions in Africa, where Ankara is touting itself as a “non-colonising” alternative to Western powers. Turkey has been expanding its influence operations in Africa in recent years: from military muscle and drone diplomacy to education, humanitarian projects, soft power and spiritual bonding. We ask …

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Paul Brunson | MAFS Relationship Expert 36:44

3M ago36:44

36:44

Al is joined by Paul Brunson, relationship expert from Married at First Sight. Whether you are single or in a long term relationship, this is a must listen for everyone! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to hav…

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Deconstructing Iran’s ‘Axis of Resistance’: Part two 51:17

3M ago51:17

51:17

Iran's loose coalition of allies and proxies, sworn against Israeli and US influence, that has been shaping events in the Middle East for decades. Its ability to disrupt has been highlighted in the context of the current Gaza war. In this episode, we take you to Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen and Gaza to untangle the web of Tehran’s influence operatio…

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Driving Innovations in Biostatistics with Denise Scholtens, PhD 23:33

3M ago23:33

23:33

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine is home to a team of premier faculty and staff biostatisticians who are a driving force of data analytic innovation and excellence. In this episode, Denise Scholtens, PhD, a leader in biostatistics at Feinberg, discusses the growing importance of the field of biostatistics and how she leverages he…

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Your bunghole is not a pocket for candy 19:22

3M ago19:22

19:22

Things you never thought you would say as a dad, useless but great facts, and little lies you tell your kids on the reg! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/29865…

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How drones have changed war 31:56

3M ago31:56

31:56

Drones have reshaped the battlefield in Ukraine - and created new challenges, raising concerns about the nature of future warfare. Drone technology has many iterations from Iran’s Shaheds and Turkey’s Bayraktars to the home-made war drone. We look into the history, the geopolitics and the worrying prospect of this tech teaming up with AI. Producer:…

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SnapType: How the Idea of One OT Student is Changing the World (Episode 132) 30:21

3M ago30:21

30:21

On this episode, occupational therapist Amberlynn Slavin and her husband Ben Slavin share information about SnapType, an app created based on an idea Amberlynn had on a Level I fieldwork clinical rotation while she was in occupational therapy school at Springfield College. The goal of SnapType is to help students complete their schoolwork even when…

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Sonny Jay | Fatherhood Advice for the Dad-to-be Capital FM Presenter 42:12

3M ago42:12

42:12

Al is joined by Sonny Jay - Capital FM presenter and winner of Dancing on Ice! He is about to become a father for the first time, so obviously turns to Al for some advice. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to h…

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Sudan: A year of war 39:53

3M ago39:53

39:53

As it marks a year of war with no end in sight, Sudan faces the largest humanitarian and displacement crisis in the world. There are fears that if not stopped, the conflict could further destabilise an already volatile region. We try to piece together the picture from the few trusted sources that are left on the ground - journalists working in hidi…

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Did you hide this turd in the couch? 20:41

3M ago20:41

20:41

More things you never thought you would say as a dad, useless but great facts, and... well you will have to wait to see what the last feature is! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.…

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Deconstructing Iran’s 'Axis of Resistance': Part one 29:18

3M ago29:18

29:18

The origins of the Iran-cultivated alliance of like-minded states and groups taking aim at Israel and the US. The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), the Quds, or Jerusalem, force and the Basij militias regularly feature in the news; what are they, how do they operate and how have they become so influential? In this episode, we look at the br…

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Leading Pediatric Obesity Research with Justin Ryder, PhD 22:32

3M ago22:32

22:32

Northwestern Medicine scientists are at the forefront of research investigating the most effective ways of treating obesity in children and teens and improving their access to care. In this episode, Justin Ryder, PhD, a clinical and translational obesity scientist at Feinberg, talks about the use of new GLP-1–based medications for childhood obesity…

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Mitch Lane | Feed Your Family For A Fiver 23:48

4M ago23:48

23:48

Al is joined by instagram chef Mitch Lane (@mealsbymitchofficial) who talks about feeding your family for just £5! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/29865416032…

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Moscow attack: Disinfo wars 32:09

4M ago32:09

32:09

Who is behind the Crocus City Hall attack? Within an hour of last week’s deadly attack on a concert hall outside Moscow, a campaign was gathering momentum to blame Kyiv for the atrocity while a parallel storyline claimed it was a Russian false flag operation. We track the blame game: the narratives and the counter-narratives underpinned by generous…

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Discovering New ALS Therapeutic Avenues with Evangelos Kiskinis, PhD 25:00

4M ago25:00

25:00

An estimated 32,000 Americans are currently living with ALS, or amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that attacks motor neurons in the brain and spinal cord. Northwestern investigators have uncovered novel cellular mechanisms involved in two types of genetic ALS that might lead to future targeted therapies. Evangel…

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Please don't invite people to smell your finger. 22:49

4M ago22:49

22:49

It's Vol 2. of Things I never thought I would say as a dad, useless facts, and weird things you believed as a kid! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: https://www.facebook.com/groups/29865416032…

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Contested waters: Helmand 26:03

4M ago26:03

26:03

The water dispute driving the turbulent relationship between Afghanistan and Iran is in an area faced with worsening climate change. The waters of the Helmand river are a lifeline for border communities, and a live wire that has at times nearly sparked wars. We follow the twists and turns of the row between Kabul and Tehran, and the shifting role o…

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Rickie Haywood | Radio 1, Fatherhood and Football 36:22

4M ago36:22

36:22

Radio 1's Rickie Haywood talks to Al about the 10 year age gap between his kids, how he got onto his football podcast, and how he balances life and work. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: http…

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Contested waters: Crimea 28:30

4M ago28:30

28:30

How water is used as a weapon of war following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. An irrigation system, once created at Stalin’s order as a project of grand Soviet social engineering, is now running dry. We dig into the history of the Crimean water dispute - the surprising twists and turns and the narratives constructed by both Russia and Ukraine. Prese…

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Pursuing Deeper Understanding of Inflammation with Murali Prakriya, PhD 23:40

4M ago23:40

23:40

Inflammation is a common feature of many diseases and Northwestern Medicine investigators have identified how a calcium channel contributes to inflammation in the brain and lungs. This could aid in finding new types of therapeutics for inflammation-related diseases and conditions. In this episode, Murali Prakriya, PhD, discusses the evolution of th…

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Things you believed as a kid... 19:13

4M ago19:13

19:13

JK & Al discuss the things Dadsnet members believed as a kid, and there are some hilarious submissions! Plus we hear some truth from the mouths of babes. Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dadsnet community to have your say: http…

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What hope for Haiti? 28:16

4M ago28:16

28:16

Gang violence has turned the small Caribbean nation into a “living nightmare”, with rapes, kidnappings and killings a daily occurrence. More than a decade after a devastating earthquake - and billions of dollars spent on recovery - Haiti is back on its knees. Plans for a new Kenya-led, UN-approved security deployment have stalled amid a debate abou…

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Chris Packham | A Really WILD Interview 38:28

4M ago38:28

38:28

Chris Packham from Springwatch, The Really Wild Show, and loads more joins Al to talk about how we get kids interested in the great outdoors, his stepdaughter's rebellion, and his new book! Check out Dadsnet on YouTube for reviews, jokes and loads more: https://shorturl.at/cinZ1 Or head to Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheDadsnet Join the Dads…

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Partnering with Libraries to Address Teen Mental Health with Ashley Knapp, PhD, and Robert Simmons, MA 21:31

5M ago21:31

21:31

Teens are reporting struggles with their mental health at unprecedented rates, but resources to help these young people deal with anxiety or depression can be difficult to access. In this episode, Ashley Knapp, PhD, assistant professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, and Robert Simmons, MA, director of social services and public safety at Oa…

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