Best Lina C Podcasts (2024)

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Biden's narrow path as seen through 11 maps, with Doug Sosnik 1:15:12

5h ago1:15:12

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Doug Sosnik, former senior adviser to President Bill Clinton, joins Chuck to explore how President Biden may have a narrower path to the presidency than former President Trump (edited)By NBC News

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Race between Biden and Trump tightens: Inside the latest NBC News poll 58:31

2d ago58:31

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Senior Political Editor Mark Murray joins Chuck to talk through the findings in the April 2024 NBC News poll, as former President Trump’s hush money trial begins in Manhattan.By NBC News

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E315: Beyond the DEI Backlash: Embracing Adaptability and Innovation in a Changing Landscape with Jay Van Bavel 59:23

7d ago59:23

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In this episode Jennifer welcomes Jay Van Bavel, an Associate Professor of Psychology and Neural Science at New York University. Together, they discuss the complex challenges facing the DEI field, exploring how extreme stances and political backlash have overshadowed much of the good work being done. Jennifer and Jay consider ways to rebrand and re…

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'Manhunt' revisits Abraham Lincoln's assassination and the chase after John Wilkes Booth 35:03

7d ago35:03

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Layne Eskridge, executive producer of "Manhunt," joins Chuck as the Apple TV+ miniseries wraps its seven-episode run on the 12-day search for the killer behind America's first presidential assassination.By NBC News

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Steve Ballmer: The ex-Microsoft CEO's push for government transparency 59:01

9d ago59:01

59:01

Los Angeles Clippers owner and former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer joins Chuck to talk about USAFacts, his civic initiative to make government data more accessible to Americans.By NBC News

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E314: In the “Bug Soup” Part of Change: Thriving Through Beginnings, Endings, and Transitions with Kat Gordon 59:58

14d ago59:58

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In this episode originally recorded as a community call, Jennifer is joined by Kat Gordon, a trailblazing leader who has made significant contributions to the fields of advertising, diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), and leadership coaching. As the founder of the 3% Movement, Kat has been a driving force in increasing female representation in …

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The Trump campaign hired a voter data expert. He debunked their claims of massive election fraud. 57:25

14d ago57:25

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Ken Block, author of "Disproven," tells Chuck how he was brought on by a lawyer with former President Trump's 2020 campaign to validate claims of widespread voter fraud in the election — and instead found far fewer fraudulent votes than were needed to impact the results in any state.By NBC News

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Richard Engel: Hotspots in Israel, Ukraine and the United States 47:35

16d ago47:35

47:35

NBC News Chief International Correspondent Richard Engel talks with Chuck about the challenges facing peace in Israel, Ukraine and across the globe.By NBC News

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E313: Hygiene for All: Essity's Journey to Inclusive Design with Amie Kromis and Lina Clavijo 59:44

21d ago59:44

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In this episode Jennifer welcomes Amie Kromis and Lina Clavijo from Essity, a leading global hygiene and health company, to discuss the company's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in their products and workplace. Amie and Lina share insights on how Essity incorporates inclusive design principles to create products that are access…

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The unintended consequences of sportswashing 1:07:10

21d ago1:07:10

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Produced in collaboration with The George Washington University, Chuck moderates a panel on the topic of sports washing, featuring Professor William Youmans, Professor Kelsey Nelson and a student and women’s soccer player named Avril Silva.By NBC News

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Why 2024 polls may not look like 2020 or 2016: Nathan Gonzales 1:05:35

23d ago1:05:35

1:05:35

Chuck talks with Nathan Gonzales, the Editor & Publisher of Inside Elections, about the difficulty in using recent presidential elections as a guide for 2024.By NBC News

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E312: Beyond the Bamboo Ceiling: Practical Strategies for Asian American Career Advancement with Jane Hyun 1:00:13

28d ago1:00:13

1:00:13

Tune in as Jennifer is joined by Jane Hyun, a leading expert on cultural fluency, diversity, and inclusion. Jane shares her personal journey as an Asian American navigating the complexities of identity and leadership in corporate America. They discuss Jane's groundbreaking book, "Breaking the Bamboo Ceiling," and her upcoming release, "Leadership T…

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'The Octopus Murders' investigates a decades-old political murder mystery 48:58

28d ago48:58

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In their new docuseries, "American Conspiracy: The Octopus Murders," Christian Hansen and Zachary Treitz set out to uncover the mystery behind the 1991 death of journalist Danny Casolaro while he was investigating a shadowy conspiracy. They join Chuck to detail what they've learnedBy NBC News

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E311: Voices From the Will to Change: Women's History Month Roll Up with Jennifer and Doug 1:00:43

1M ago1:00:43

1:00:43

In this special Women's History Month episode, Jennifer shares valuable insights and inspiration from the stories of five remarkable women previously featured on The Will to Change podcast. The episode explores topics such as finding community and belonging in the workplace, the ongoing fight for pay equity, body inclusivity, and the importance of …

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For All Mankind's showrunners: 'Fear and competition … drive us to achieve great things' 38:53

1M ago38:53

38:53

"For All Mankind" co-creators and showrunners Matt Wolpert and Ben Nedivi join Chuck to talk through an alternative history where the Soviet Union beats the United States in the space race to the moon. This episode contains spoilers through Season 4 of the show. Read the For All Mankind timeline: https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Timeline/ForA…

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'Double-haters' and more: The key groups that may decide 2024 1:00:28

1M ago1:00:28

1:00:28

Democratic pollster Cornell Belcher and Republican strategist Brad Todd join Chuck to debate the races in the election year ahead, and discuss how much we should read into early 2024 polling.By NBC News

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E310: Executive Influence: Driving Inclusion through Strong C-Suite Relationships with Empower's Djuana Beamon 56:54

1M ago56:54

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In this episode, originally recorded as a community call, Jennifer sits down with Djuana Beamon, the Chief Diversity and Corporate Social Responsibility Officer at Empower. With a wealth of experience across various industries, including financial services, pharma, insurance, and healthcare, Djuana shares her journey in the diversity, equity, and i…

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Sasha Issenberg: How campaigns are preparing to fight disinformation 50:13

1M ago50:13

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Sasha Issenberg, author of, “The Lie Detectives: In Search of a Playbook for Winning Elections in the Disinformation Age,” talks to Chuck about the wave of artificially generated video, audio and photos that are upending how candidates campaign for office.By NBC News

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Rep. Maxwell Frost: 'Every bomb' dropped in Gaza 'is a set of voters who walk away' from Biden 43:53

1M ago43:53

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Rep. Maxwell Frost (D-Fla.) joins Chuck for a wide-ranging interview on his proposed reforms for Congress, talks about how young voters are approaching President Biden's handling of the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, and weighs in on the plan to ban TikTok in the U.S.By NBC News

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'The energy was different': Biden's ex-speechwriter dissects the State of the Union speech 35:14

2M ago35:14

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Jeff Nussbaum, former Senior Speechwriter and Special Assistant to President Biden, joins Chuck to analyze his former boss's State of the Union address delivered Thursday night.By NBC News

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E309: Reimagining Belonging: Navigating DEI Work in Turbulent Times with Author Rhodes Perry 56:53

2M ago56:53

56:53

In this episode, Jennifer welcomes back Rhodes Perry, an award-winning social entrepreneur, sought-after speaker, podcast host, and nationally recognized LGBTQ thought leader. Jennifer and Rhodes dive deep into the current state of DEI work, exploring the challenges practitioners face in navigating pushback and misinformation, as well as the opport…

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Amy Walter: What we know about the Biden and Trump voters after two general elections 42:07

2M ago42:07

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Amy Walter, editor-in-chief and publisher of the Cook Political Report joins Chuck to talk through the Super Tuesday results and look ahead to the general election.By NBC News

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E308: Small Choices, Big Impact: Words as a Tool for Change with Jackye Clayton, Textio’s VP of Talent Acquisition and DEIB 1:00:52

2M ago1:00:52

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This episode was originally recorded as a Community Call and features a conversation with Jackye Clayton, Textio's VP of Talent Acquisition and DEIB. Jackye reveals how AI tools like Textio can mitigate exclusionary workplace communications, and how your most subtle word choices may inadvertently perpetuate bias. She also outlines Textio's approach…

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'The Primary Problem': How hyperpartisan minorities hijacked elections 47:53

2M ago47:53

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Nick Troiano, author of “The Primary Solution: Rescuing our Democracy from the Fringes," joins Chuck to argue that partisan primaries have created "a broken system with broken incentives and bad outcomes," and abolishing them would make government more representative of its constituents and more accountable to them.…

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How Libertarians could become the new moderates, with Katherine Mangu-Ward 45:25

2M ago45:25

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Chuck asks whether Republicans can win an election without finding a position on abortion. Plus, Katherine Mangu-Ward, editor-in-chief of Reason, talks about the Libertarian view on elections and why third-party candidates seeking ballot access like to embrace them.By NBC News

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E307: Patience, Perspective and Progress: Advancing Inclusion in Times of Resistance with Jorge Quezada 1:04:39

2M ago1:04:39

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Jorge Quezada, Chief Inclusion Officer and VP of People & Culture at Granite Construction, joins the program for a conversation with Jennifer about their decades of experience guiding organizations on the journey toward diversity, equity and inclusion. Jorge and Jennifer discuss the pendulum swings of progress and pushback, the difference between c…

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Billionaire of the people: How Trump tapped into 'white rural rage' 54:04

2M ago54:04

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Tom Schaller and Paul Waldman, authors of "White Rural Rage: The Threat to American Democracy," join Chuck to discuss how former President Trump became hailed as the "god-king of heartland, rural America" and wielded their anti-elite resentment despite his background as a billionaire businessman from Queens.…

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Amb. Mike McFaul + How infighting loses elections 50:05

2M ago50:05

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The amount of intra-party infighting might be the most revealing metric when looking ahead to any election. Plus, Mike McFaul, former ambassador to Russia, joins Chuck to talk about the death of Alexei Navalny and what it means for the future of Vladimir Putin’s regime.By NBC News

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#68 - Michael 42:57

2M ago42:57

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John Travolta is an angel who swears and smokes cigarettes and eats a lot of sugar and is the desire of every woman on the planet except for Andie MacDowell, who is too busy hiding her shameful secret about how she babysits dogs. This is a super weird, super goofy movie from the 90s that was much, much easier to watch than any movie Ryan has ever p…

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E306: Valuing our Wisdom: Our Role as Storytellers That Shift the World 35:47

2M ago35:47

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In this special minisode, Jennifer provides invaluable insights on how leaders can effectively direct their message through impactful storytelling. She also shares perspectives on why many hesitate to share their stories, often failing to recognize the wisdom they have to offer. Discover how to shape and structure a compelling leadership story, and…

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Senate 2024 Draft: Toss-ups, Likelys and Longshots 49:32

2M ago49:32

49:32

Chuck sits down with Mark Murray, Bridget Bowman and Ben Kamisar to talk about who has an edge among the 2024 Senate races. Plus, the new NBC News Politics newsletter goes live this week. Sign up here: https://link.nbcnews.com/join/5cj/nbc-news-politics-signup ChuckMarkBridgetBen Round 1 - Toss ups Ohio GOP (picked 1st)Nevada Dem RosenMontana GOPMi…

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Rep. Debbie Dingell + What is Biden’s 2nd term? 48:26

2M ago48:26

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Rep. Debbie Dingell (D-Mich.) has known President Biden for years. She sits down with Chuck and shares her views on what the president needs to do to win in November, how the war in Gaza is impacting her voters, and what she thinks about special counsel Hur’s report on classified documents.By NBC News

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E305: Will to Change Special Edition: Uplifting Black Voices 58:54

3M ago58:54

58:54

In this special episode of the Will to Change, Jennifer reflects on conversations with influential black leaders and changemakers. Hear clips and insights from author and DEI expert Jessica Bantom; Lorraine Orr, COO of Boys and Girls Clubs of America; author Martinus Evans; award-winning trans advocate Dr. Elijah Nicholas, Tony DeGruy of Cisco, and…

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John Bolton: The anti-Trump front of former Trump officials 41:39

3M ago41:39

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Former National Security Adviser John Bolton joins Chuck to detail the effort of officials appointed to former President Trump's first term in office who want to prevent him from being re-elected to a second. Bolton also delivers his perspective on President Biden's foreign policy as the U.S. launches retaliatory drone strikes on Iran-backed militi…

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Jon Ralston: Nevada is ‘as purple as we’ve ever been’ despite preordained primary results 51:01

3M ago51:01

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Jon Ralston, founder, CEO, and editor of The Nevada Independent, joins Chuck to discuss the Nevada primary/caucus divide and why the results might mislead outside observers ahead of the November election.By NBC News

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E304: Turning Resistance into Progress: Transmuting Fears to Advance Inclusion with Dr. Poornima Luthra 53:06

3M ago53:06

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DEI trailblazer Dr. Poornima Luthra joins the program to discuss how underlying fears are fueling resistance to DEI efforts globally. She discusses research on the top fears around not knowing enough and saying the wrong thing, and the need to create psychologically safe environments that encourage vulnerability, intelligent failures, and growth mi…

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Sen. Michael Bennet: ‘If we can’t fund Ukraine, there’s no reason for [Congress] to be here’ 41:45

3M ago41:45

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Sen. Michael Bennet (D-Colo.), a member of the original bipartisan “Gang of Eight” working group on immigration, joins Chuck to detail the path forward on border reform as Senate Republicans clash over a potential deal. Bennet also looks back to how the debate has changed over the past decade, as a pathway to citizenship is unlikely to be included …

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Why the right to vote isn’t in the Constitution (and how that could change): Rick Hasen talks democracy 43:03

3M ago43:03

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Chuck sits down with Rick Hasen, professor of law and political science at UCLA and the author of a new book coming out in February, “A Real Right to Vote: How a Constitutional Amendment Can Safeguard American Democracy.”By NBC News

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E303: Navigating Pushback and Progress with Randstad’s Chief Equity Officer, Audra Jenkins 55:24

3M ago55:24

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In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Audra Jenkins, Chief Equity Officer at Randstad. Audra discusses the important role supplier diversity plays in furthering inclusion, tapping into untapped talent pools such as people with disabilities and veterans, and the business imperative for organizations to create equitable and welcoming cultures. She a…

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Jonathan Martin: 'It's not a C-SPAN election, it's a Court TV election' 34:57

3M ago34:57

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Jonathan Martin, senior political columnist for Politico, joins Chuck on the heels of New Hampshire's primary elections to examine former Gov. Nikki Haley's (R-S.C.) political prospects as the Republican nominating contests continue, and discusses whether President Biden can improve his standing as the general-election campaign takes shape.…

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#67 - The Late Great Planet Earth 52:01

3M ago52:01

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In a sense, this is the Citizen Kane of bad Christian movies. Also the world is going to end about forty years ago.

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E302; Evolving Our Impact: The Many Hats We Wear, from Coach to Consultant to Thought Leader 35:13

3M ago35:13

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In this thought-provoking episode, Jennifer explores the nuances between different professional roles like coaching, consulting, public speaking, and thought leadership. She also shares wisdom on finding one’s unique voice and platform to make a difference in the world, overcoming imposter syndrome to embrace our most powerful stories, and the resp…

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Nikki Haley's last stand in New Hampshire? NBC embeds weigh in from the trail 44:19

3M ago44:19

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NBC News Campaign Embeds Sarah Dean, Emma Barnett and Greg Hyatt join Chuck to preview the New Hampshire primaries, as Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-Fla.) shifts his resources away from the state and former Gov. Nikki Haley (R-S.C.) — fresh off a third-place finish in Iowa — seeks to portray the contest as a two-person race.…

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Annie Ford: Adventurous Activism 1:42:44

3M ago1:42:44

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The loudest human-made sounds: Nuclear Bomb (224 dB), Rocket launch (204 dB). And clocking in at 260 underwater decibels is the seismic blast, part of a process for exploring for oil and gas in the ocean. Unlike bombs and rockets, however, seismic blasts "fire approximately every 10 seconds around the clock for months at a time." For eight years, M…

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Dean Phillips: Democrats are having a "delusion" if they think Joe Biden is electable 39:21

3M ago39:21

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Longshot Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Dean Phillips (D-Minn.) talks to Chuck about his campaign in New Hampshire and what the results in Iowa say about November 2024.By NBC News

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How "Trump vs. DeSantis" set the stage for Iowa 48:23

4M ago48:23

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With days to go until the Iowa Caucus, Chuck talks with Matt Dixon, senior national politics reporter for NBC News, and author of a new book, "Swamp Monsters: Trump vs. DeSantis―the Greatest Show on Earth (or at Least in Florida)," about the most consequential rivalry in the 2024 campaign.By NBC News

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E301: Making the Invisible Visible: Insights from the "Uncovering Culture" Report with Deloitte’s Sameen Affaf and The Meltzer Center’s David Glasgow 50:29

4M ago50:29

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In this episode, Jennifer is joined by Deloitte’s Sameen Affaf and The Meltzer Center’s David Glasgow, as they discuss findings from the recent "Uncovering Culture" report. Detailing the latest data around workplace "covering" behaviors among marginalized groups, they explore surprising statistics on intersectionality, younger generations, and exec…

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Ian Bremmer’s 2024 threat assessment: From China to Iran, the biggest risks facing American peace and global order 45:36

4M ago45:36

45:36

Ian Bremmer, founder and president of the Eurasia Group, discusses his organization’s 2024 “Top Risks” report, with a focus on three dominant conflicts: the U.S. versus Russia, Israel versus Hamas, and the U.S. versus … itself. Read more from the report here: https://www.eurasiagroup.net/media/eurasia-group-publishes-top-risks-predictions-for-2024-…

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Can anyone stop Trump in Iowa? 43:30

4M ago43:30

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Iowa Republican Strategist David Kochel joins Chuck with just over a week to go until the first GOP contest of 2024 to detail former President Trump's firm hold on the Hawkeye State — and his rivals' determination to pull an upset.By NBC News

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Sally Parkin: Sell the House 1:05:11

4M ago1:05:11

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Are you investing in yourself and your curiosities? At 63, Sally Parkin sold her home to spend the better part of 2023 surfing in Australia with her family. Sally is known for "single handedly" reviving the 100 year old tradition of English surfing on wooden bodyboards. She first surfed one at age 5, and decades later, when her family's quiver star…

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