Best Arif Ashraf Podcasts (2024)

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S3E4 | Muthappa Senthil-Kumar | Combined plant stress database 27:33

7d ago27:33

27:33

No Time To Read podcast S3E4 Combined plant stress database Guest: Muthappa Senthil-Kumar, Principal Investigator, National Institute of Plant Genome Research (NIPGR), India Twitter/X: @SCIPdatabase Host: Arif Ashraf, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Howard University Twitter/X: @aribidopsis…

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S3E3 | Cara Winter & Pablo Szekely | SHR and SCR coordinate root patterning and growth early in the cell cycle 26:59

20d ago26:59

26:59

No Time To Read podcast S3E3 SHR and SCR coordinate root patterning and growth early in the cell cycle Guest: Cara Winter, Associate Research Professor, Duke University Pablo Szekely, Postdoc, Benfey Lab, Duke University Host: Arif Ashraf, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Howard University Twitter/X: @aribidopsis…

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S3E2 | Sonali Roy | The peptide GOLVEN10 alters root development and noduletaxis in Medicago truncatula 17:18

2M ago17:18

17:18

No Time To Read podcast S3E2 The peptide GOLVEN10 alters root development and noduletaxis in Medicago truncatula Guest: Sonali Roy, Assistant Professor, Department of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, Tennessee State University Twitter/X: @SonaliRoy_ Host: Arif Ashraf, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Howard University Twitter/X: …

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S3E1 | Ryan Nett | Plant carbonic anhydrase-like enzymes in neuroactive alkaloid biosynthesis 23:21

2M ago23:21

23:21

No Time To Read podcast S3E1 Plant carbonic anhydrase-like enzymes in neuroactive alkaloid biosynthesis Guest: Ryan Nett, Assistant Professor, Department of Molecular and cellular Biology, Harvard University Twitter/X: @rnett42 Host: Arif Ashraf, Assistant Professor, Department of Biology, Howard University Twitter/X: @aribidopsis…

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Season 3 is coming soon 1:34

5M ago1:34

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Season 3 of the No Time To Read podcast is starting soon. Thanks for your support as an audience.

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S2E9 | Sunil Kenchanmane Raju | DNA methylation and Gene duplication 32:05

1y ago32:05

32:05

Article: DNA methylation signatures of duplicate gene evolution in angiosperms Journal: Plant Physiology Year: 2023 Guest: Sunil Kenchanmane Raju Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract Gene duplication is a source of evolutionary novelty. DNA methylation may play a role in the evolution of duplicate genes (paralogs) through its association with gene expression…

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S2E8 | Margot Smit | Origin and timing of stomatal patterning 22:48

1y ago22:48

22:48

Article: Extensive embryonic patterning without cellular differentiation primes the plant epidermis for efficient post-embryonic stomatal activities Journal: Developmental Cell Year: 2023 Guest: Margot Smit Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract Plant leaves feature epidermal stomata that are organized in stereotyped patterns. How does the pattern originate? W…

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S2E7 | Katie Murphy | Specialized diterpenoid metabolism in maize 17:43

1y ago17:43

17:43

Article: A dolabralexin-deficient mutant provides insight into specialized diterpenoid metabolism in maize Journal: Plant Physiology Year: 2023 Guest: Katie Murphy Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract Two major groups of specialized metabolites in maize (Zea mays), termed kauralexins and dolabralexins, serve as known or predicted diterpenoid defenses against…

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S2E6 | Norman Best | Maize Tassel Development 10:20

1+ y ago10:20

10:20

Article: Transcriptional responses to gibberellin in the maize tassel and control by DELLA domain proteins Journal: The Plant Journal Year: 2022 Guest: Norman Best Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract The plant hormone gibberellin (GA) impacts plant growth and development differently depending on the developmental context. In the maize (Zea mays) tassel, app…

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S2E5 | Rachel Shahan | Arabidopsis Root Cell Atlas 22:45

1+ y ago22:45

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Article: A single-cell Arabidopsis root atlas reveals developmental trajectories in wild-type and cell identity mutants Journal: Developmental Cell Year: 2022 Guest: Rachel Shahan Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract In all multicellular organisms, transcriptional networks orchestrate organ development. The Arabidopsis root, with its simple structure and ind…

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S2E4 | Guangchao Sun | Genome sequence of Paspalum vaginatum 26:41

1+ y ago26:41

26:41

Article: Genome of Paspalum vaginatum and the role of trehalose mediated autophagy in increasing maize biomass Journal: Nature Communications Year: 2022 Guest: Guangchao Sun Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract A number of crop wild relatives can tolerate extreme stress to a degree outside the range observed in their domesticated relatives. However, it is un…

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S2E3 | Marta Laskowski | Root Meristem & Lateral Root 17:29

1+ y ago17:29

17:29

Article: The miR156 juvenility factor and PLETHORA 2 form a regulatory network and influence timing of meristem growth and lateral root emergence Journal: Development Year: 2022 Guest: Marta Laskowski Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract Plants develop throughout their lives: seeds become seedlings that mature and form fruits and seeds. Although the underlyi…

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S2E2 | Jenn Brophy | Synthetic Biology in Plant 20:01

1+ y ago20:01

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Article: Synthetic genetic circuits as a means of reprogramming plant roots Journal: Science Year: 2022 Guest: Jenn Brophy Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract The shape of a plant’s root system influences its ability to reach essential nutrients in the soil and to acquire water during drought. Progress in engineering plant roots to optimize water and nutrie…

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S2E1 | Ahmet Bakirbas | Can of Spinach 19:06

1+ y ago19:06

19:06

Article: CAN OF SPINACH, a novel long non-coding RNA, affects iron deficiency responses in Arabidopsis thaliana Journal: Frontiers in Plant Science Year: 2022 Guest: Ahmet Bakirbas Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract Long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs) are RNA molecules with functions independent of any protein-coding potential. A whole transcriptome (RNA-seq) s…

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S1E12 | Adrien Burlacot | Alternative Photosynthesis 31:55

2y ago31:55

31:55

Article: Alternative photosynthesis pathways drive the algal CO2-concentrating mechanism Journal: Nature Year: 2022 Guest: Adrien Burlacot Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract Global photosynthesis consumes ten times more CO2 than net anthropogenic emissions, and microalgae account for nearly half of this consumption. The high efficiency of algal photosynthe…

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S1E11 | Maura Zimmermann | Root Respiration 20:24

2y ago20:24

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Article: Oxygen uptake rates have contrasting responses to temperature in the root meristem and elongation zone Journal: Physiologia Plantarum Year: 2022 Guest: Maura Zimmermann Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract Growing at either 15 or 25°C, roots of Arabidopsis thaliana, Columbia accession, produce cells at the same rate and have growth zones of the same…

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S1E10 | Cecilia Rodriguez-Furlan | Polarized IRK and KOIN 29:28

2y ago29:28

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Article: Distinct mechanisms orchestrate the contra-polarity of IRK and KOIN, two LRR-receptor-kinases controlling root cell division Journal: Nature Communications Year: 2022 Guest: Cecilia Rodriguez-Furlan Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract In plants, cell polarity plays key roles in coordinating developmental processes. Despite the characterization of s…

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S1E9 | Michael Nicolas | Above-ground potato 27:58

2y ago27:58

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Article: Spatial control of potato tuberization by the TCP transcription factor BRANCHED1b Journal: Nature Plants Year: 2022 Guest: Michael Nicolas Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract The control of carbon allocation, storage and usage is critical for plant growth and development and is exploited for both crop food production and CO2 capture. Potato tubers …

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#17 - Danelie Purdue : Content Partnerships Manager at ONE Esports; professional shoutcaster 38:10

2y ago38:10

38:10

Send me an email at josephcheah@hotmail.com. We love to hear from you! In this episode, we spoke with Danelie Purdue, Content Partnerships Manager at ONE Esports and a professional shoutcaster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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S1E8 | Joseph Cammarata | Cytokinin-CLAVATA cross-talk regulates shoot meristem 28:30

2y ago28:30

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Article: Cytokinin–CLAVATA cross-talk is an ancient mechanism regulating shoot meristem homeostasis in land plants Journal: PNAS Year: 2022 Guest: Joseph Cammarata Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract Plant shoots grow from stem cells within shoot apical meristems (SAMs), which produce lateral organs while maintaining the stem cell pool. In the model floweri…

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S1E7 | Ashley Hostetler | Embracing brace roots 20:47

2+ y ago20:47

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Article: Multiple brace root phenotypes promote anchorage and limit root lodging in maize Journal: Plant, Cell & Environment Year: 2022 Guest: Ashley Hostetler Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract Plant mechanical failure (lodging) causes global yield losses of 7%−66% in cereal crops. We have previously shown that the above-ground nodal roots (brace roots) i…

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S1E6 | Vikram Jathar | Leaf size regulation 32:40

2+ y ago32:40

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Article: Spatial control of cell division by GA-OsGRF7/8 module in a leaf explaining the leaf length variation between cultivated and wild rice Journal: New Phytologist Year: 2022 Guest: Vikram Jathar Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract Cellular and genetic understanding of the rice leaf size regulation is limited, despite rice being the staple food of more…

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S1E5 | Minya & Stephanie | Live imaging of floral organ 35:26

2+ y ago35:26

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Article: Quantitative live imaging of floral organ initiation and floral meristem termination in Aquilegia Journal: Development Year: 2022 Guest: Min Ya & Stephanie Conway Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract In-depth investigation of any developmental process in plants requires knowledge of both the underpinning molecular networks and how they directly dete…

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#16 - Rebecca Wan : Axie Infinity Manager 38:34

2+ y ago38:34

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Send me an email at josephcheah@hotmail.com. We love to hear from you! In this episode, we spoke with Rebecca Wan, Axie Infinity Manager. She is also the Co-Founder of Xprenia - an online learning platform for business, marketing, fundraising etc. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S1E4 | Grey Monroe | Mutations are NOT random 24:50

2+ y ago24:50

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Article: Mutation bias reflects natural selection in Arabidopsis thaliana Journal: Nature Year: 2022 Guest: Grey Monroe Host: Arif Ashraf Grey Monroes' tweetorial on this article: https://twitter.com/Grey_Monroe/status/1481298489191837701 Abstract Since the first half of the twentieth century, evolutionary theory has been dominated by the idea that…

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#15 - Muhamad Arif : Country Manager Malaysia of Team Secret 51:02

2+ y ago51:02

51:02

Send me an email at josephcheah@hotmail.com. We love to hear from you! In this episode, we got into a session with Muhamad Arif, Country Manager Malaysia of Team Secret. We spoke about: 1. His time in Air Asia - the setting up of Air Asia Esports Club 2. Being a Project Manager in The Gaming Company 3. Being a Country Manager Malaysia for Team Secr…

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S1E3 | Ivan Radin | Mechanosensing in plant 32:20

2+ y ago32:20

32:20

Article: Plant PIEZO homologs modulate vacuole morphology during tip growth Journal: Science Year: 2021 Guest: Ivan Radin Host: Arif Ashraf Molecular Plant Editorial highlight: Evolutionarily conserved mechanosensor PIEZO in land plants Abstract In animals, PIEZOs are plasma membrane–localized cation channels involved in diverse mechanosensory proc…

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S1E2 | Laura Bacete | Plant Cell Wall Stiffness 24:29

2+ y ago24:29

24:29

Article: THESEUS1 modulates cell wall stiffness and abscisic acid production in Arabidopsis thaliana Journal: PNAS Year: 2021 Guest: Laura Bacete Host: Arif Ashraf A well explained Tweetorial from Laura: https://twitter.com/LauraBacete/status/1478342822780674053 Abstract Plant cells can be distinguished from animal cells by their cell walls and hig…

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S1E1 | Carlos Ortiz-Ramírez | Ground tissue development 21:15

2+ y ago21:15

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Article: Ground tissue circuitry regulates organ complexity in maize and Setaria Journal: Science Year: 2021 Guest: Carlos Ortiz-Ramírez Host: Arif Ashraf Abstract Most plant roots have multiple cortex layers that make up the bulk of the organ and play key roles in physiology, such as flood tolerance and symbiosis. However, little is known about th…

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No Time To Read | Season 01 | Trailer 1:30

2+ y ago1:30

1:30

Arif, plant biologist and host of the podcast, will talk to either first author or corresponding author of a recently published plant biology paper. The guest will simply explain the story of the publication, answer questions from the host, and share personal experience and details related to the article. As an audience, you will tune in to the epi…

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#14 - Speaking with Khairul Ashraf - Managing Director of Sumpter Legal. 40:32

2+ y ago40:32

40:32

Send me an email at josephcheah@hotmail.com. We love to hear from you! In this episode, we got into a session with Khairul Ashraf! Singapore Lawyer with a drive to help esports grow in the region! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#13 - Session with Samson Oh - CEO of GosuGamers, Investor & Partner of Team Flash, Co-Founder of Cargo Studio 45:38

2+ y ago45:38

45:38

Send me an email at josephcheah@hotmail.com. We love to hear from you! In this episode, we got into a session with Samson Oh! Established player in the esports market with a mission to impact through esports & gaming! We spoke about his venture into GosuGamers; the gaming scene in SEA region & how it differs from other continents; his journey in fo…

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#12 - Mobile Gaming in SEA, Esports Potential of Nintendo Switch & Steam Deck, Galaxy Racer's $100k investment in Pakistan, EVOS Announcing A New Training Facility 41:20

2+ y ago41:20

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Send me an email at josephcheah@hotmail.com. We love to hear from you! In this episode, we spoke about: 1. how big mobile gaming is in SEA. With future pipeline of cloud gaming and 5G network coming in, will this help and make the mobile gaming bigger? 2. the prospect of Nintendo Switch & Steam Deck to open up a new avenue of an esports angle and e…

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#11 - Welcome Back Syah Badrul! Development of Wild Rift Esports, Amihan Esports BAN & DISBAND 22:26

3y ago22:26

22:26

Send me an email at josephcheah@hotmail.com. We love to hear from you! In this episode, we welcome back Syah Badrul, the President of GenBijak! We got an update from him on his tournament. We then dive deep on age restrictions in Wild Rift, the fiasco that happened within Amihan Esports, and also whether Wild Rift can become a global mobile esports…

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#10 - Session with Edwardo Gaming. Spoke about his successful private business, Berjaya Dragons, Wild Rift, and the Malaysian esports landscape 51:40

3y ago51:40

51:40

Send me an email at josephcheah@hotmail.com. We love to hear from you! In this episode, we have an amazing session with Edwardo Gaming, brand ambassador and marketing manager of Berjaya Dragons! We spoke about this background, how he came into esports, his private business, Berjaya Dragons & more! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf…

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#09 - Malaysia's University e-League, esukan's National League, and The International outright rejected by Sweden 49:04

3y ago49:04

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Send me an email at josephcheah@hotmail.com. We love to hear from you! In this episode, we talked about the launch of University e-League. Will big sponsors like KitKat Chunky, MSI, and Mountain Dew propel the league to the next level? And we also discussed about life after university. We also talk about another tournament being played at around th…

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#08 - Microsoft Excel as an esport, TSM bagged $210million deal with Crypto Platform, and why we think Mixer failed 44:32

3y ago44:32

44:32

Send me an email at josephcheah@hotmail.com. We love to hear from you! In this episode, we discussed about Microsoft's Financial Model World Cup, whether Microsoft can proclaim 'data sorting and management using Excel' as part of esport? We also talked about the big one - TSM signed a 10 year $210million deal with cryptocurrency trading platform FT…

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#07 - How Franchise Leagues in Esports work & Olympics Virtual Sports 43:55

3y ago43:55

43:55

In today's episode, we speak about the Super League fiasco but how such leagues may work in the esports scene. We also talk about Olympics embracing virtual sports! Some of the games may surprise you! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#06 - We spoke about SEA Games 2021... And I Lost the Recording! 11:31

3+ y ago11:31

11:31

For some reason, I was unable to find our recording we did 2 days ago. So I tried my best to do justice to what we have discussed. We spoke about SEA Games 2021 - where they announced that esports will be a medal event, following the success at the 2019 Games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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#05 - GenBijak's President Syah Badrul on how to raise esports awareness among students 40:17

3+ y ago40:17

40:17

In this episode, we had our first guest! Syah Badrul is the president of GenBijak whereby his team organize esports tournaments for primary and secondary school students in Malaysia. Listen as how he managed to convinced the government authorities on getting their approvals, how he was able to manage the tournaments in such a large scale, what impa…

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#04 - The need for Esports Players Association, The Protection of Players, A life cycle of an esports player 54:30

3+ y ago54:30

54:30

In this episode, we discuss about the need for an esports players association, the exposure and potential abuse by organizations when securing the players, the life span of an esports players as compared to a sports players, and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#03 - Esports is being considered to be in the Olympics, North Esports Closure, And Fangirling over Hashtag United 53:32

3+ y ago53:32

53:32

In this episode, we discuss about the proposed categorization of esports and 'virtual sports' by the International Olympic Committee, what it means to the esports industry as a whole, whether this is the right direction moving forward, and the closure of North Esports, how best to set up an esports organization from the ground up, difference betwee…

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#02 - LCS teams want Riot Games to remove import restrictions, PCS 2021 losing its competitive edge, how will Wild Rift do in the SEA market, Singapore to host the first Dota2 Major since January 2020 42:56

3+ y ago42:56

42:56

In this episode, we discuss the import restrictions that LCS owners want Riot Game to lift, how it would impact the grassroot development of the North American scene, the idea behind PCS and how it may not turn out how Riot Games have intended to, the mobile gaming trend in the SEA market, whether Wild Rift can overtake Mobile Legends or PUBGM as a…

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#01 - What is Esports Takeout about? 2:38

3+ y ago2:38

2:38

Hi all! Welcome to Esports Takeout. This is a show where Joseph and Wei Jian will discuss and debate on the esports news and cover important events happening in the Southeast Asian region; but also leaving some space to talk about news all around the world. Each episode, we will cover 2-3 topics / news that we think are relevant and important to th…

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#0 - Teaser 0:27

3+ y ago0:27

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Welcome to Esports Takeout! A podcast where Joseph and Wei Jian will talk and discuss business matters of esports, focusing on the Asian market, as we debate and dive deep on the legal regulations, theory, and value behind them. This is our teaser episode. We will be releasing our 1st episode real soon! Subscribe! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pri…

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