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Learn to connect better with others in every area of your life. Immerse yourself in spirited conversations with people who know how hard it is, and yet how good it feels, to really connect with other people – whether it’s one person, an audience or a whole country. You'll know many of the people in these conversations – they are luminaries in our culture. Some you may not know. But what links them all is their powerful ability to relate and communicate. It's something we need now more than ever.
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Host Anthony and friends, Wilson and Jaski, tackle the TV Icon that is M*A*S*H* one episode at a time. First timers and long time fans welcome! Social Links: https://www.flowcode.com/page/bestcareanywherepodcast Email: bestcareanywherepod@gmail.com
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With support from The Kavli Foundation, Clear+Vivid presents this special series on the power of basic scientific research – from the pure to the practical. What is curiosity-driven research? Why does it matter? How does it play a role in transforming our lives? Where does basic research take place and by whom? Why is investing in basic research essential to society? Host Alan Alda leads conversations with 10 guests discussing these topics and more, each sharing their point of view and exper ...
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Informal discussions of effective practices in teaching and learning.
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We surprise some of the world's brightest minds with ideas they're not at all prepared to discuss. With host Jason Gots and special guests Neil Gaiman, Alan Alda, Salman Rushdie, Mary-Louise Parker, Richard Dawkins, Margaret Atwood, Sam Harris, Daniel Dennett, Saul Williams, Henry Rollins, Bill Nye, George Takei, Maria Popova, and many more . . . You've got 10 minutes with Einstein. What do you talk about? Black holes? Time travel? Why not gambling? The Art of War? Contemporary parenting? So ...
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Timothy Kimo Brien brings his experience with podcasting since 2006 as a listener and a podcaster. He is here to help you outsmart the algorithm and find your next binge worthy podcast. Here is how the show works, Tim combs the millions of podcasts currently available for free on various platforms and then he comes back to you with what he has found. Sure you can use the search engines for recommendations from many podcast apps, but Tim feels that getting a personal recommendation from a rea ...
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WAMC's Alan Chartock speaks with artists, politicians, writers and people from various backgrounds to get to the heart of their lives, and contributions to the world.
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The world of the very small is very different from the one we are familiar with. (Gold for instance turns red.) Chad Mirkin and Robert Langer’s skills in crafting this bizarre micro-world into medical breakthroughs earned them the 2024 Kavli Prize in nanotechnology.By Bobi NYC
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Classroom assessment techniques can be used to shape instruction to the needs of our students. In this episode, Thomas A. Angelo joins us to discuss the origin of these techniques and evidence concerning their efficacy. Tom is Clinical Professor Emeritus and Director Emeritus at the UNC Eshelman School of Pharmacy at the University of North Carolin…
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I started my podcast journey back in 2006, yeah a long time ago and that makes me one of the OG podcasters, however, I didn’t get serious about it until 2016 when I moved to Fredericksburg Virginia, and started going to a meetup held by Kyle Bondo who runs a few podcasts and a media host company called Once Told. While attending that meetup I wante…
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"A Smattering of Intelligence" (S2-E24)
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"A Smattering of Intelligence" Season 2, Episode 24 Written by: Lawrence Marks & Larry Gelbart Directed by: Larry Gelbart Air Date: March 2, 1974 We made it to the end of season 2! Col. Flagg is "officially" in camp and making mischief. Anthony and Ethan breathe a sigh and prepare to say aloha to season 2 and look toward season 3... Send us your th…
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David Charbonneau and Doris Tsao: Looking for Something Familiar
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He is searching space for planets that are something like ours. She is searching brains to discover how we recognize things. They are both 2024 Kavli laureates – Charbonneau awarded the prize for astrophysics, Tsao for neuroscience.By Bobi NYC
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Public confidence in the U.S. educational system has been declining while reports of student disengagement have been rising. In this episode, Deborah Pomeroy and F. Joseph Merlino join us to discuss the possibility of repurposing our educational system to better support the needs of our students and our society. Deborah has over 50 years of educati…
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The traditional grading system that we are all used to is of relatively recent historical origin. In this episode, Josh Eyler joins us to discuss research on problems associated with traditional grading systems and possible solutions at different scales and in different educational contexts. Josh is the Director of Faculty Development, the Director…
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David Jewitt and Jane Luu: Is Pluto All Alone Out There?
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That was the question two determined astronomers set out to answer. A frustrating five-year search revealed that Pluto, long thought to be a small, lonely planet on the outer fringes of the solar system, is in fact part of a huge ring of debris left over from the solar system’s birth.By Bobi NYC
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"Mail Call" Season 2, Episode 23 Written by: Lawrence Marks & Larry Gelbart Directed by: Alan Alda Air Date: February 23, 1974 Anthony and Ethan are "in a mood" as they discuss "Mail Call!" Anthony probes Ethan with leading questions that may or may not be relevant in future seasons and they definitely do not say anything bad about the military-ind…
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Faculty writing groups can help motivate writing, provide peer feedback, and lead to higher quality writing products. In this episode, James Lang, Sarah Rose Cavanagh, and Mike Land join us to discuss their highly productive long-term writing group. Jim Lang is a Professor of Practice at the Kaneb Center for Teaching Excellence at the University of…
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Carla Shatz and Marcus Raichle: Brainwaves
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Between them these two neuroscientists changed the way we think of our brains. Their insights are now opening new ways to tackle the problems our brains face as they age, including neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s.By Bobi NYC
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When papers and projects are due at the end of the term, students often procrastinate even when the projects are carefully scaffolded. In this episode, Michelle Kukoleca Hammes joins us to discuss how a series of infographic assignments, combined with peer and instructor feedback, provide an engaging and productive learning experience. Michelle is …
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Fred Guttenberg and Joe Walsh: Two Dads Defending Democracy
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Once sworn enemies in TV appearances and on social media, Fred Guttenberg and Joe Walsh got together privately and realized there is much that unites them. They are now on a tour of college campuses hoping to share their success in bridge-building with others divided by hate.By Bobi NYC
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"George" Season 2, Episode 22 Written by: Lawrence Marks & Larry Gelbart Directed by: Don Weis Air Date: February 16, 1974 Anthony and Ethan discuss the simple yet groundbreaking plot of this episode and the history of the "Lavender Scare." Anthony also shares how his viewing of this episode has changed over the years as he dealt with his own decis…
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The transition to remote instruction during the COVID19 pandemic resulted in dramatic learning losses. In this episode, Peace Bransberger joins us to discuss a report that analyzes the extent and persistence of these learning losses. She is the Interim Director, Programs and Evidence, Policy Analysis and Research, and Programs and Services at WICHE…
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Aboard his 100 ft sailboat, the geneticist famed for his work deciphering human genes spent 15 years sailing the world’s oceans, discovering millions of unknown genes in the microbes that live there – genes that could lead to new sources of energy, food and medicine.By Bobi NYC
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Graduate programs prepare students to communicate with other scholars in their discipline, but do not generally prepare them to communicate with public audiences. In this episode, Brenda Hoffman joins us to discuss a program designed to help scientists develop effective public communication skills. Brenda is Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and …
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After a successful career as an award-winning magazine editor, Adam Moss decided to put it all aside to pursue a passion for painting. He became pretty good; but something was missing. His struggle to understand what that something was led him to his new book, The Work of Art.By Bobi NYC
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"Crisis" Season 2, Episode 21 Written by: Lawrence Marks & Larry Gelbart Directed by: Don Weis Air Date: February 9, 1974 Anthony and Ethan put their Emergency Preparedness merit badges to the test and grade the 4077th's response to a supply shortage. Send us your thoughts on the show via text! Patreon: https://patreon.com/BestCareAnywherePod Twitt…
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Some faculty begin teaching as a second career, after working in industry. In this episode, Kevin McCullen and Michael Walters join us to discuss how their prior careers in industry helped prepare them to design authentic learning experiences for their students. Kevin is an Associate Professor of Computer Science at SUNY Plattsburgh. Prior to joini…
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Kelly and Zach Weinersmith: A Second Home on Mars?
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Should we be planning to establish settlements on the moon and Mars? To many, including a couple of billionaires, the idea has become almost an obsession. An unlikely husband and wife duo has spent years digging deeply into plans to colonize space. Their conclusion: not so fast.By Bobi NYC
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Diversifying various fields and disciplines requires intentional work to create and support a pipeline of practitioners. In this episode, Laura Spenceley joins us to discuss specific initiatives to increase inclusion in the PK-12 sector. Laura is the Dean of the School of Education here at SUNY Oswego. She is an Impact Academy Fellow through the na…
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We exist because of the moon. Rebecca Boyle relates the amazing story of how the moon, born of a cataclysmic collision with an infant earth, has shaped our history, our evolution, and even our very existence.By Bobi NYC
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