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"Moment of Zen"

Erik Torenberg, Dan Romero, Antonio Garcia Martinez

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Every week, Erik Torenberg, Dan Romero, Antonio Garcia Martinez and frequent special guests discuss what's happening in technology, business, politics, and beyond. Moment of Zen is part of the Turpentine podcast network. Learn more: turpentine.co
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How can Fintech contribute to building a better world? In Season 4 of Fintech Files, we’re turning our focus to where financial technology meets social impact. This season, we explore financial inclusion, sustainable investing, and decarbonization with some of the brightest minds in the industry. As financial services touch every aspect of our lives, the opportunity to drive positive change is enormous. About Fintech Files: Join us on Fintech Files from BCG Platinion as we explore the cuttin ...
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The Docket

San Antonio Express-News

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Courts and crime reporter Elizabeth Zavala breaks down the most gripping trials in the Bexar County courthouse. With her decades of experience, Zavala expertly balances crime stories with the intricacies of the law and details from the scene in the courtroom. This podcast will resume in January 2021; until then, look for her insights on EN-Depth.
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This is a place for the open-minded and outspoken where we celebrate the freedom to speak openly about our past and what's going on in the world. Many people out in the world try and stifle or "Cancel" others with whom they disagree, but we are opposition to those causes of political-correctness run amok and the identity politics of our time.
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webSYNradio

Dominique Balaÿ and the artists - http://synradio.fr/ - [email protected]

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websynradio : a radio program hosted by Dominique Balaÿ. WebSYNradio is an independent radio program whose broadcast is streamed 24/7. WebSYNradio brings together propositions from artists or intellectuals that are for the most part well-established on the international scene.http://synradio.fr/ Parmi les artistes participants : 0 (Joël Merah, Stéphane Garin, Sylvain Chauveau), Adam Nankervis, Alan Dunn, Alfredo Costa Monteiro, Amanda Belantara, Anna O et Alain Descarmes, Anna Raimondo, Anne ...
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Birds Up Podcast

UTSA Alumni Association

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The Birds Up Podcast, by the UTSA Alumni Association, features conversations with alumni and special guests who have unique stories to tell about their time at UTSA, their unique career paths, and the lessons they’ve learned along the way. Our alumni nest is full of dedicated, passionate, and loyal Roadrunners eager to share their stories. Ready, Rowdy, and Relevant. Listen Up. Volume Up. Birds Up! Hosted by Andrew Addison & Melissa Adame. Produced Josh Amparan and Lost in Sound Recording St ...
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Today's episode is a conversation I had with Samo Burja in 2019 about why civilizations collapse, how functional institutions are built, and what makes some societies flourish while others decay. We explore his Great Founder Theory, the myth of egalitarianism, and why exceptional outliers drive innovation more than democratic processes. This podcas…
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We’re wrapping up Season 4 of Fintech Files with a special episode reflecting on the past season, while also looking ahead to the future of fintech. Hosts Bianca, Nora and Annika dive into the trends they have seen shape the industry, from AI-driven transformation and the rise of digital banking to the growing focus on sustainability and financial …
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In this episode of Moment of Zen, New York Times columnist Ross Douthat joins Erik Torenberg to discuss his new book "Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious," making the case that institutional religion is not just socially beneficial but intellectually defensible. They discuss the decline of New Atheism, the tension between traditional Christia…
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Programme inédit de GUILLAUME CONTRÉ pour webSYNradio : PETITE MACHINE DE NUIT. Différences, répétitions, rouages, acouphènes et tautologies. Des sons hétéroclites, de la noble synthèse analogique au vulgaire bruit de micro, enregistrés à des moments divers pour des raisons variables, sont coupés, collés, montés, bouclés, superposés, filtrés, mixés…
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Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja examine India's trajectory as the world's most populous nation, tackling India's surprising demographic decline, delayed industrialization due to bureaucratic inefficiency, and complex relations with China and Pakistan. They explore Modi's nationalist approach, India's digital potential, and how institutional barriers …
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In this inspiring episode of the Birds Up Podcast, we spotlight George Torres ’00, a proud UTSA alumnus, successful entrepreneur, and dedicated community leader. Born and raised in San Antonio, George takes us on a journey through his formative years at UTSA, where his involvement in Kappa Sigma fraternity laid the foundation for a life of leadersh…
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We’re bringing back one of our favourite episodes from Season 3! We dive into the complexities and opportunities within Africa's financial services sector with Alfred Mukudu, Financial Services Go-To-Market Lead at Amazon Web Services (AWS) South Africa. With over 50 countries and about 42 different currencies, Africa presents a unique landscape fo…
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Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja dive deep into how Xi Jinping is shaping China's society today and its place in the world. They discuss Xi’s firm hold on power, his connections with different political groups, and how his decisions are affecting China's economy, military, and politics. Make sure to subscribe to Samo Burja's Bismarck Brief and the Liv…
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Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja discuss the complex relationship between Mexican drug cartels and the country's political system. Samo explains how cartels operate not as insurgencies but as business entities with deep connections to Mexican elites. The discussion covers the economic impact of drug trafficking, how legalization affects cartel operati…
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How can allowing customers to “own” their data reshape finance for everyone’s benefit? Mr. Open Banking himself, Eyal Sivan, joins Fintech Files to discuss how open banking rose from the 2008 financial crisis to become a worldwide movement centered on competition, innovation, and transparency. With over 25 years in IT and banking technology, Eyal b…
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Erik Torenberg and economist Noah Smith dissect the Democratic Party's path forward. Smith advocates for fiscal responsibility over progressive rhetoric, refocusing democracy concerns away from voter ID laws toward election integrity, and embracing patriotic messaging instead of identity politics. Their exchange ventures into Elon Musk's influence …
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In this episode, we sit down with Lori Houston, a proud UTSA alum and Assistant City Manager of San Antonio, to explore her incredible journey from the classroom to shaping the future of the Alamo City. With a career dedicated to urban development, economic growth, and community revitalization, Lori has played a key role in transforming downtown Sa…
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Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja examine the pervasive fascination with American political dynamics and their far-reaching impact worldwide, especially across Western democracies and European nations. They analyze how digital connectivity has accelerated the harmonization of political discourse and cultural values across borders, while exploring the e…
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Programme inédit de lectures à l'occasion de l'anniversaire de la catastrophe de Fukushima : cette année, SYNradio s'associe au projet Fukushima Open Sounds en rendant hommage aux Éditions de Fukushima qui autour de la bonne volonté de quelques militants travaillent à garder un focus sur cette catastrophe toujours en cours.Les premiers lecteurs: Ka…
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What does it take to drive sustainable change across regions and bridge global disparities? To celebrate International Women’s Day, we’re highlighting the incredible contributions of women in sustainability and fintech with two accomplished leaders: Cynthia Salicrup and Sandra Carrillo, partners at Environmental Resources Management (ERM). Drawing …
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This week, Erik Torenberg is joined by Dr. Victor Davis Hanson, classicist, political commentator, and Senior Fellow at the Hoover Institution at Stanford. Together they conduct a thought experiment: it's 2030, how can we expect to understand the legacy of Donald Trump, the shifting political landscape in Germany and the rest of Europe, the outcome…
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Erik Torenberg and Jon Askonas talk about the emerging political realignment in tech, specifically how Silicon Valley has shifted away from Democrats. They discuss the "tech right," its relationship with MAGA and "MAHA" (Make America Healthy Again) movements, potential tensions within this new coalition, and how Democrats might respond to their 202…
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In this episode, we are thrilled to welcome Rob Wicall, UTSA alumnus, former San Antonio Spurs Coyote, entrepreneur, and author of Furlosophy. Rob takes us behind the scenes of his 20-year career as The Coyote, sharing the creativity, endurance, and marketing strategy that made the mascot an icon. He also dives into his transition into consulting, …
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How can entrepreneurs in emerging markets break the mold and foster economic growth amid unpredictability? In this episode, Nader Abdelrazik—founder of MoneyHash—shares how he navigated life during the Arab Spring, was motivated to become an economist, and ultimately built a fintech startup. Nader discusses the unique challenges of the Middle East …
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This Valentine's Day weekend, we're airing the debut episode of Modern Relationships featuring Varda space founder Delian Asparouhov and repeat M.O.Z. guest Nadia Asparouhova. Delian and Nadia talk about how they make their relationship work, dating in San Francisco, and why overcommunication might do more harm than good. — 📰 Be notified early when…
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Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja examine how advancing desalination technology could reshape geopolitics and transform landscapes. They discuss how affordable desalination ($0.3 cents per liter) makes large-scale terraforming feasible, potentially enabling countries like Saudi Arabia or Australia to create vast green spaces and support larger populati…
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In this special throwback episode, we revisit our Season 3 interview with Vera Futorjanski, Founder and CEO of Beyond Global and Veritas Ventures. How many globally lack access to banking? Astonishingly, one in three. In this insightful conversation, Vera Futorjanski, former Head of Communications at Rocket Internet and founding member of Dubai Fut…
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Podcast de l'émission de Anne Gillot sur RTS Musique d'Avenir du 26 janvier 2025 : MEANWHILE IN FUKUSHIMA. Anne Gillot invite le projet Fukushima Open sounds dans son émission Musique d’avenir diffusée tous les dimanche soir sur RTS (Radio Television suisse). En écoute les pièces de Ludovic Bernhardt / Ilhan Blanco, Joachim Montessuis, Bérangère Ma…
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Get ready for another action-packed episode of Chingasos Combat Crew! This week, we’re diving into the wildest moments in combat sports, breaking down upcoming fights, and delivering uncensored hot takes on the latest MMA drama! 🚨🥋💥 👉 Epic Topics Covered in This Episode: 💥 Awesome Edit: Jiri Prochazka Edition – Shoutout to @TRILLAVFX for the sickes…
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Erik Torenberg and Samo Burja analyze Curtis Yarvin's arguments about government inefficiency, comparing corporate and state governance structures. The conversation covers how bureaucracies decay over time, China's approach to governance, and Yarvin's influence in shifting Silicon Valley libertarians toward more right-wing positions. They also exam…
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Get ready, Roadrunner fans! In this exciting episode, we dive into the 2025 UTSA Baseball season with expert insight from Dan Nerdahl of Audio Audible and special guest, UTSA Baseball's own Ty Tilson. We break down the key moments that set the stage for 2025, including standout players like Mason Lytle, roster changes, and updates on new coaching s…
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Programme de PHILIPPE PETIT pour webSYNradio : Les 5 ans de Modulisme. Bienvenue dans notre nouveau programme qui célèbre les 5 ans de la plateforme Modulisme. On démarre par une bande son imaginaire de « Dementia » de John Parker, composée par Philippe Petit qui dirige cette plate-forme. Suivent les premiers volumes de la série Acoustronique, qui …
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Today on Moment of Zen, we're bringing you the third episode of "This Won't Last", the newest show from Turpentine. Keith Rabois, Logan Bartlett, Kevin Ryan, and Zach Weinberg dissect the 2025 political landscape in a spirited discussion of Trump's evolved messaging and surprising tech industry backing. The conversation weaves through immigration p…
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How do we achieve inclusive growth and break the glass ceiling? Subhashini Chandran, Mastercard’s SVP of Social Impact, Asia Pacific, Europe, and Africa, shares insights from her journey—from leading India’s largest tea business to driving global initiatives that empower women and foster equitable growth. With a deep understanding of systemic chall…
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This week on Chingasos Combat Crew, we break down the explosive main card of UFC 311, giving you all the highlights and key moments from the fights. Get an exclusive sneak peek at what’s in store for UFC 312 and UFC 313 as the action heats up to close the year. Plus, don't miss the viral video of Paddy Pimblett squashing his internet beef in the ca…
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As China surges past the combined manufacturing might of Western democracies, economists Scott Sumner and Noah Smith square off on America's industrial future. While agreeing on economic fundamentals, they clash over the gravity of China's rise - Sumner advocating measured engagement while Smith warns of an unprecedented shift in global power requi…
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In this week's episode of Chingasos Combat Crew, we dive into the latest happenings in the MMA world: 🎥 AWESOME EDIT Segment – Showcasing some amazing fan-made videos that highlight the creativity of the MMA community. 🥊 Fight Announcements – Get hyped for JDM vs. Leon Edwards and Diego Lopes vs. Yair Rodriguez! 📰 Fake News Alert – Did Joe Rogan re…
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Editor of Arena magazine Maxwell Meyer and pseudonymous writer Indian Bronson join Erik Torenberg for part 3 of the immigration series. They discuss the evolving dynamics between Trump's tech and MAGA supporters, cutting through online drama to examine how both sides might find common ground on immigration, talent, and America's future. This is par…
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Join us as we explore the incredible journey of Trish DeBerry, a trailblazer who has worn many crowns—both figuratively and literally. As UTSA’s first Homecoming Queen, Trish’s connection to her San Antonio roots set the stage for a career defined by innovation, leadership, and community impact. From her early days as a journalist to founding a hig…
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Suzy Ferreira, co-founder of Dinie, is on a mission to transform credit access for small businesses in Brazil. In this episode, Suzy shares her journey and the inspiration behind Dinie, an embedded lending fintech breaking barriers for SMEs. Discover how Dinie’s innovative, data-driven approach—embedding lending into platforms like iFood and levera…
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Programme de ELISABETH VALLETTI pour webSYNradio : HARPXPERIENCED. Cette fresque musicale est composée d’extraits de la partie expérimentale de mes travaux destinés à la harpe de concert électrique et augmentée. Tous les sons sont des sons de harpe acoustiques et/ou traités. Extraits d'oeuvre créees de 1989 à aujourd'hui. http://synradio.fr/elisabe…
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From Elon's immigration takes to Silicon Valley's clash with MAGA nationalists, this conversation between Erik Torenberg and Indian Bronson, a pseudonymous writer, dives deep into tech's newest culture war. Indian Bronson breaks down why Trumps's coalition has split over this issue and why America's elite and working class can't see eye to eye. Thi…
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Its time for our ChingassosCrew End of the year awards show. I talk the best of the best of 2024 P*tusasos of the year (aka fight of the year) WTF moment in comnbat sports Best submission of the yera Best Ko of the year UFC newcomer of the year Mero,Mero pistolero (MVP of mma) and more Thanks for listening, follow us on Instagram,TikTok & YouTube @…
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Marc Andreessen, General Partner at Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) returns to Moment of Zen to discuss Trump's new administration, the political vibe shift for Silicon Valley, why San Francisco may be the cultural center of the universe, and what comes after wokeness. — 📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine…
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Happy Holidays Fintech Files listeners! As a special holiday treat, we’re revisiting one of our favorite episodes from Season 3 with Radicant’s Eve Morelli. Eve Morelli, Head of Sustainable Transparency unveils Radicant's unique approach to sustainable finance. Discover how this Swiss digital banking startup integrates the UN Sustainable Developmen…
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Samo and Erik explore Twitter's evolution, digital politics, and Europe's societal constraints. The conversation weaves through topics of online influence, cultural shifts, and the future of political discourse in the digital age. — 📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new publication: https://www.turpentine.co/exclusiveaccess 🙏 Help shape o…
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Tune in for an exciting and energizing episode! This week, Andrew and the crew take a thrilling look back at the unforgettable moments from the first half of Season 4. From inspiring conversations with remarkable guests to the latest updates from the UTSA Alumni Association, we’re packing this episode with everything you love about our podcast—and …
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🔥 Illia’s Next Move Shakes Up the UFC! Illia Topuria’s coach drops a bombshell: he’s ready to relinquish the 145lb title and move to 155lbs. The weight cut is too much, and Illia’s eyes are set on Islam Makhachev! 👀 Could we see a showdown with Charles Oliveira while Illia waits for his title shot? How does he stack up against Dustin Poirier and ot…
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Samo Burja and Erik Torenberg dissect the complex web of religion, nationalism, and power that shapes Middle Eastern politics. In this analysis, Samo reveals why traditional solutions have failed and offers a look at how demographic shifts and emerging ideologies will transform the region's future. — 📰 Be notified early when Turpentine's drops new …
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How can the financial sector lead the way in global decarbonization efforts? In this episode, we sit down with Mustafa Bosca, Co-Founder and Chief Decarbonization Officer at CarbonSifr, to explore the pivotal role financial services play in combating climate change. We delve into how Mustafa helps banks and organizations measure, reduce, and remove…
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In this action-packed episode of Chingasos Combat Crew, we break down the thrilling results of UFC 310 and dive into the heated confrontation between Alex Pereira and Jamahal Hill at the UFC PI center. Plus, we unpack Mikey Musumeci’s comments on the Craig Jones vs. Gordon Ryan rivalry, including their fiery responses. Finally, we reveal the full c…
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In this episode of Moment of Zen, Erik Torenberg engages Indian Bronson, a pseudonymous writer, for a debate about immigration policy, national identity, and the future of American society. For full shownotes, visit highlight: https://highlightai.com/share/a08fc2a5-ff40-4d3b-8f2c-7174fde876cf -- 🙏 Help shape our show by taking our quick listener su…
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Programme de BRUNO BERNARD pour webSYNradio : Labyrinthe. Ce que nous offre Bruno Bernard en cette fin d'année : un parcours de vie, un labyrinthe parsemé de voies sans issues et un chemin qui se dessine, de sombres couloirs et tout à coup une lumière qui jaillit, la poésie qui nous éclaire et le vivant qui nous appelle. Avec des textes de de Gasto…
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In this episode of Chingasos Combat Crew, we’re bringing the heat with a full breakdown of the must-watch fights at UFC 310—from the early prelim sleepers to the electrifying main card matchups. Plus, we dive into the growing beef as Jamhal Hill takes aim at Magomed Ankalaev and explore Alex Pereira's sharp response. Finally, don’t miss our take on…
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